1From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 12 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to transmit the plan which is conceived to be proper for the disposition of the four Regiments of the permanent establishment. It is the result of communications with General Wilkinson and the Commander in Chief —and accords with the opinion of the latter. The principal objects of this plan are 1 The distribution of the troops by corps in contiguous or relative positions;...
2Enclosure: Plan for the Disposition of the Four Regiments of the Permanent Establishment, [12 October 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
One Regiment to be stationed partly in the State of Tennessee and partly in proper positions for the protection of the Frontier of Georgia, not extending farther Westward then the Apalachicole River. This Regiment to be attached to the command of General Pinckney. The part in Tenessee to be by him instructed in any great and sudden emergency to cooperate with General Wilkinson. The other three...