1From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 29 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have heretofore directed that the Troops at Fort Jay might encamp as soon as tents could be furnished: General Stevens tells me he is now prepared with tents you will cause a return to be made to him for the requisite number and when obtained you will have the Troops encamped. This will finally conduce to their health. With consideration I am Sir (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown,...
2From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 30 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have directed General Stevens to provide for conveying the company, under Lieut. Leonard to New Port. The provision being made—you will cause Lieut. Leonard immediately to proceed thither with his; giving him a line to Major Toussard, informing him that my orders he has been sent to be stationed at Rhode-Island Yr. obedt. servt. Capt. Freeman has my leave to be absent for a month, and Capt....
3From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 31 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will please to send the men of Lt. Leonard’s party who have been reported unfit for service to me for discharge: I wish them to come together tomorrow at nine O’Clock With consideration &c— (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
4From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 15 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received a letter from Col. Smith in which he requests a guard with an orderly sergeant from the garrison to attend the President of the Court Martial. You will take the necessary measurer for the purpose, and confer with Col. Smith ———— fix with Col. Smith the number of the guard, and comply with his request. With much respect I am, Sir &c: &c: ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas...
5From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 26 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
A Mr. Weed has applied for the discharge of his son, and has offered to procure five good men in his place. As this will be an advantageous bargain for the United States, I shall comply with the request unless there are some special reasons which may render a discharge improper. I am informed that the person is in one of the companies of artillery at present on the island. You will please...
6From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 29 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I herewith transmit you the Discharges for of the men you reported to me as unfit for service. With great consideration I am sir &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
7From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will have the prisoners at Fort Jay, belonging to the 12th. Regt. conveyed to Elisabeth Town under a Small guard, by Thursday next, when I have given orders that there shall be a party at that place from the Camp to receive them— With consideration— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
8From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 6 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Majors Brooks and Toussard are expected for this Quarter in a short time—I wish to know what accommodations for the Winter can be afforded to these officers at Fort Jay without infering interfering with the convenience of those already in the Garrison— With consideration &c— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown and H, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
9From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 12 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will send the men of Captain Ingersoll’s company who may be in your garrison to west point as Soon as possible— With— ( Df . in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
10From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eighth instant, and have no objection consent to the transfer of Levi Pearce to your company, and of Frederick Goldbery to the company of Captain Stille. They will therefore be considered as transferred accordingly. The two men of whom you speak, as their company is full, must of necessity, be transferred to some other. I am I wish to know their names, and...
11From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 18 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of this day—If an opportunity by water should occur it will be best still to send the men to West Point— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
12From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 1 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received the inclosed letter from a J Valentine a private Soldier at Fort Jay. You will make enquiries as to the truth of its contents & report to me accordingly. Captn. Eddins has also recommended to me the discharge of J. M. Perrin a private Soldier in his Company, to which I shall have no objection provided Perrin procures an able substitute in his place. with true consideration &— (...
13From 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...
14From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 21 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It has been communicated to me that Lieutenant Ross remains in this city, while there is no officer to take charge and is not in charge of that part of Captain McClellen’s company which is at Ellis’s island—I would thank you to mention to me — how the fact is, and what the thing has proceeded from ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).