Collection

• The Case of Capt. Tillinghast

  As with the case of Capt. George Tillinghast, officers should apply to Hamilton through their commandant whose comments will then help him to ascertain the proper response to each case. Noted it was desirable for officers to be with regiments in May which was a proper time of year for the improvement in exercise.

• Discharge of Oliver Emerson

  Oliver Emerson, Cadet in the fifteenth regiment, has applied to Hamilton for a discharge from the service so Hamilton asks Col. Rice to deliver the enclosed reply to Emerson.
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  General Orders: Regulations Governing the Transmission of Returns

  North transmits General Orders related to Major General Hamilton's regulations governing officers in the transmission of their different returns.
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  Reimbursement

  Quartermaster General will admit armorers charges, but Hodgdon has not received the name of who is to receive the money.

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  Letter, Citation only
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  Claim of Cornet Davidson

  Henley authorized to pay Cornet Davidson and detachment provided there was competent authority calling them into service.
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  Notification of Receipt

  The accounts for retained rations due Captain Samuel Calhoun and William Young are on file in the Office.
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  Notes Concerning John Goulds Settlement

  Simmons received letter from Hodgdon respecting John Goulds. Claim for Goulds clothing sent by Captain Eddins returned with objections. Objections enclosed.
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  Claim of Cornet Davidson and His Militia

  Regarding the claim of Cornet Davidson and detachment for militia services. Simmons informs that no money has been paid; therefore the claim should be paid if the call for militia was valid. Simmons discusses new regulations regarding certain supplies.
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  Letter of Introduction for Mr. Bertholet

  Mr. Bertholet, a Canadian, is on his way to Greenville on business for his uncle. Hamtramck asks Mills to provide assistance to him if possible.
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  Regarding Discharge of Clothing

  States that clothing cannot be distributed without a signed discharge for the individual.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Knox to McHenry, 04/19/1800.
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  Regarding a compensation claim by Col. Dinsmore

  Regarding a claim by Col. Silas Dinsmore, a recently-resigned colonel appointed by General Knox who is now making claim for compensation. Asks for the General's opinion on it. Adds that he considers Col. Dinsmore to be an intelligent, industrious, and upright servant of the public.
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  Procuring Clothing for John Strong

  Enclosed is a paper signed by Captain Nicholls certifying one suit of clothes due to John Gold and a Power of Attorney from Gold to John Strong. Church wants to know how to procure clothing for Strong who is an orderly to Major General Hamilton.

• Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.

• Military Funerals and Executions, Etc.

  North presents the regulations for conducting military funerals and executions, extracted from Reid & Symes and some borrowed from the regulations of Baron Steuben. Gives opinion on the effect the changes will have on the current system.

• Report of Small Pox Infection

  Lt. Pope reports that that one of the men in Capt. Eddins' company now has symptoms of small pox so there is concern about infecting others of the 58 persons now residing at Fort Jay. Blamed "frequenting a house on white hill dock" for the infection.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Swan to Hamilton, 03/29/1800; Cited in Swan to Simmons, 03/31/1800.
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  Enclosed Deposition

  Cover letter enclosing deposition of John Star in favor of McGowen's claim as a refugee from Canada. Another deposition to be forwarded later.
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  Request for payment to Captain Josiah Hazard, sailing master, whose family is in distress

  Request for payment of $100 to sailing master Captain Josiah Hazard whose family is in distress and this sum will aid in their relief.

• Letters of Enclosure

  Routine letters of enclosure.

• Organization of Individual Regiments

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.

• Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.

• Organization of Individual Regiments

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.

• Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

  Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.