Collection

• Citation Only

  Cited in Simmons to Shoemaker, 06/11/1799.

• Citation Only

  Cited in Simmons to Kilty, 06/08/1799.

• [Untitled]

  Letter, Citation only
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  [Untitled]

  Letter, informs re travel arrangements.

• RE Organization of Individual Regiments & Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments and concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.

• RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

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

• Selection of Characters to Officer the Regiments

  General Washington stresses the importance of providing clothing for the recruits and appointing field officers for the regiment to be raised in New Hampshire. He has been asked to make recommendations for the appointment of officers from Virginia but finds it difficult due to his long absence from that State.

• Men Destitute of Clothing

  Daniels complains that while the clothing for the infantry appears to be available the artillery is destitute. If the officers of the recruiting service had complied with orders to take the clothing from the recruits, the men would now be naked in garrison which would render it difficult to maintain military discipline.
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  Asks to Remain at Important Work

  Appeals to the Secretary at War to prohibit General Hamilton from ordering the Major's removal from the duties of Inspector of Artillery. Fears being included in a general march to the Potomac. Cites disadvantages of having someone else take over his work building fortifications; to follow Hamilton's orders contradicts McHenry's orders. Cites experience at Baltimore, where he drew up the plans and estimates. The project was turned over to Mr Leyertz, who traced the plan differently, making it difficult for Mr. Fornier to execute. Laments tendency to pull him away from projects before completion, not good for service and not economical. Constant dislocation causes hardship to family and financial hardship. Discusses application for inspectorship. Asks whether to obey Hamiliton or McHenry.
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  Requests Money for John W. Hooker to Supply Commissioners according to Treaty

  Requests Money for John W. Hooker to Supply Commissioners according to Treaty held at Tellico Tennessee on 25 June to 1 October 1798.
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  Appointments in the Provisional Army

  Washington assesses the qualifications of a number of officers from Virginia whose names have been put forward for appointments in the provisional army.
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  Troops May Be Corrupted

  Refers to Mr. Patterson's letter. It is not Hamilton's intention to withdraw more than Cochran's and Henry's Companies. The other troops should remain on the insurgents' scene although he is concerned that some of the troops may be corrupted by staying too long in a disaffected scene.
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  Rules & Regulations Respecting the Recruiting Service

  Explains the rules and regulations regarding the recruiting service with emphasis on those who are eligible for enlistment. Only citizens can be enlisted but persons not born in a specific State who lived in same before July 4, 1796 may be declared citizens for the purpose of enlistment. Anyone who has immigrated since that day must produce a certificate of naturalization from a magistrate or court before he can be enlisted. Neither apprentices nor intoxicated persons may be enlisted.

• RE Individual Officers and Soldiers

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

• RE Organization of Individual Regiments

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.

• Circular to Certain Recruiting Officers

  Cited in Irvine to Hamilton, 06/24/1799

• General Orders: Strict Observance of These Regulations

  Hamilton explains the requirements for the enlistment of recruits. He wants recruiting limited to citizens of the United States which would include properly certified naturalized citizens. Recruiters must adhere to regulations regarding the proper age of recruits and the admonition against enlisting recruitswho are in a state of intoxication.

• Circular to Four Captains in the Battalion Commanded by Adam Hoops

  "Your company is to form part of a battalion under the command of Major Hoops. You will, therefore, hereafter communicate with him and receive his orders; making all your returns to him. Your letters for the present will be addressed to him at New York, endorsed on public service with your name. I send you a set of new recruiting instructions to which you will strictly conform in whatsoever is relative to your situation."
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  Requests Bell Tents to Store Army Music and Arms

  Requests the purchase of bell tents to store arms and music. 172 should be enough to provide for the entire army. Requires proper dimensions.
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  Reports Delivery of Muskets from Vermont to Albany with Proper Storage and Inspection

  The Secretary of Treasury has ordered that muskets made in Vermont be stored at Albany. Requests that they be delivered and stored appropriately. Muskets will be inspected by whomever the Secretary requests. Requests receipt of acknowledgement.
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  Requests Muskets in Albany for Michael Houdin

  Believes that the stores in Albany have stocked muskets. Commends storekeeper Michael G. Houdin as a careful, precise accountant. The muskets should be inspected before they are offered to Houdin.
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  Certification of payment; Estate of Thomas Flinn, killed by Indians, for services as interpreter and guide for the late Major Alex Freeman

  Certification of payment; $106.33 to Estate of Thomas Flinn, killed by Indians, for services as interpreter and guide for the late Major Alexander Freeman.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons authorizes Jackson to make payment to Edward Winchester.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons informs Winchester to expect payment from Jonathan Jackson.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons asks Jackson to explain the contractual obligations of William Smith. Smith provided wood and rations to the armorers at Springfield.