1To John Adams from Peter Turner, 25 September 1799 (Adams Papers)
On information that a military Hospital was to be established at Newport I have represented to the Secy. of the Navy certain pretensions, which I think I have, to superintend it. I have been longer a Surgeon in my Countrys service than any Other man in this State. I have served with reputation as Surgeon to the 1st. Rhode Island Batallion (in the revolutionary War) 4 Campaigns—In the sea...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Trenton, September 25, 1799. “I have received your two letters of the 23rd Instant. I am in the act of complying with all therein required; but as I have to apportion the sums of money to the different Regiments, and obtain seperate drafts for the same out of the Bank in Philadelphia, it will necessarily consume a few days; you may however, calculate on the whole being done and the money put...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Trenton, September 25, 1799. “In the pressure of business I omitted to mention in my letter of this day, that a calculation had been made previously to the receipt of yours of the 23. instant, for sending as much money to the new Regiments at this time as would discharge all arrearages of pay and subsistence up to the 30th of this month inclusive. This will amount to rather more than two...
4To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Smith, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that I arrived at this place on Yesterday, but have not had the pleasure of Seeing Majr. Cass he not being in the place I am Sir your Obet. Sert. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On the cover a note reads: "Filed a Note taken of it."
5From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
A Deputy Pay Master General for the troops under my command is wanted—Would Capt Williamson of the horse suit and would he probably accept? I inquire about no officer of your Regiment because one being already taken for from it as my Secy it would not be to do it justi ce to detach another. I rely on your friendly & confidential opinion— Thirty Dollars ⅌ Month in addition to pay & — is the...
6From Alexander Hamilton to Elijah Paine, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
This is to inform you that orders have been given to recruit in the State of Vermont, men for two Companies for the second Regiment of Infantry the recruiting party to be under the direction and Superintendance of Major Bewell. You have, I think, some time since written to me concerning the Contractor in your State; which letter is by some Accident mislaid or misplace d and the Contractor’s...
7From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Upon looking over the letters which I have received of from Col. Bentley I find in one of them Mr. Call recommended, in one of them, as worthy of a Lieutenancy. No mention is made of Mr. Hall— I presume It appears therefore that but one person has been nominated, and that the person name of that person is Call— With great respect ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers,...
8From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeably to the authority Contained in your letter of the third inst. I have concluded upon a station at Green Brook for the Winter Quarters of the 11th. 12th and 13th regiments, and shall immediately instruct Col Ogden to finish the purchase of the fee simple at the price last mentioned, (50 dollars pr. acre) disembarrasse d if possible of the right of preemption which is Claimed by the...
9From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to send you a summary of the recruits for the Additional regiments as they appear on returns which were received at the Adjutant General’s Office. On the back is an estimate from better information of the probable numbers to the end of the month— With great respect ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
10From Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Wadsworth, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
A Deputy Pay Master General for the Troops under my command is wanted—Is there a Captain or Subaltern in the 13 Regiment (Col Taylor’s) whom you can decidedly recommend for the appointment? You know the importance of this officer and the qualifications he ought to possess & I rely implicitly on your judgment & candour— Adieu My Dr Sir Yrs. Affecy PS Inclosed is a list of the officers. The...