1From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 18 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letters of the fifth sixth and sixth seventh, instants have been replied to except as to the arming of the recruits—I do not think it expedient that arms should be sent to Vermont—The troops will take their route towards Pittsburg passing thro’ this place where they can be supplied— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2From Alexander Hamilton to David C. DeForest, 18 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the fifth instant. The rule did prevail in the fourteenth regiment that, previously to in the establishment of relative rank, persons of prior should take place of those of Subsequent appointment. There are other regiments, however, to which it did not extend was not applied. In these the case was not brought under my immediate observation. The rule is a proper...
3To Alexander Hamilton from John Wilkins, Junior, 18 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
When I received orders that the Garrison at Fort Wayne was to be reduced to one Company, I directed the Qr. Master at Detroit, to remove the surplus Teams & Quarter Master Stores from the former to the latter Post, and to discharge the Assistant Quarter Master at Fort Wayne. On mentioning it to Colo. Hamtramck, he observed that it was improper in me to do it without the orders of the...
4To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Carroll of Carrollton, 18 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I am obliged to you & Mr. Church for your polite attention in giving me the information contained in your letter of the 25th. past, not that I am anyways interested in the sale of Mr. Sterretts land, for until the receipt of yr. letter I did not even know that he possessed any land in that part of the country, & of course was never in treaty with his trustees about it. I hope Mr. Church will...
5To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 18 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of to day. By mistake ye letter of Sergt. Brinson has not been inclosed—I shall immediately upon ye receipt of it enquire into ye truth of its contents and report to you—and shall not forget to mention ye impropriety of his addressing himself to you previous to an application to his commanding officer for justice. I am, with great respect your Obt. servt ( ALS...
6From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 18 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the inclosed letter from Serjeant Brinson, you will enquire into the truth of his Statement and report to me accordingly. At the same time admonish him of the impropriety of addressing himself to me, previous to his having applied to the Commanding officer of the post at which he is stationed, and justice having been refused with true consideration ( Df , in the handwriting of...
7From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Rice, 18 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a letter from Captain Ashmun requesting permission of absence. Applications of the kind should always come thro’ the commanding officer accompanied with his opinion. You are at libery to grant Captain Ashmun a furlough till some time in May. Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Phineas Ashmun’s letter has not been found. See “Circular to...