61From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 12 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Col Beauman has been with me about the payment of his account for Postage. He says it is now an advance by him . You know he is very punctual . You will oblige me by being so to in this & future cases respecting postage Yrs. truly ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City).
62From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received a letter from Lieutenant Richmond, in which I am informed that no Cloathing has yet arrived at Bennington. You will be pleased to inform me immediately what measures you have taken in the case— With great consideration I am Sir Yr. ob Servt ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How,...
63From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 25 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am informed that a Packet with a party of the 13th. Regiment on board, has run a shore at Hell-Gate—if any assistance be yet necessary, in order to forward them to their destination, you will please to give it. With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. servt. ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown,...
64From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 29 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Captain Littlefield has arrived with his company at Fort Jay, and you will be pleased to provide without delay the means of conveying them to Elizabeth Town— With great consideration I am, sir Yr. obt. ser ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). In the LS , there is a pair of brackets, apparently made...
65From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 17 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major Adlum informs me that he forwarded to you some time since a return of articles wanted for his the troops of Lt Bootes detachment now annexed to Capt Shoemaker, but that he had not heard from you on the subject. Be so good as to inform me whether you received the return, and whether any thing has been done upon it— With great consideration I am, Sir yr. obt sert ( LS , in the handwriting...
66From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 5 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth regiments are to be quartered in hutts on Green Brook in the state of New Jersey, at a place nine miles distant from New Brunswick, and twelve miles distant from Amboy. You will immediately make arrangements with Colonel Smith for the conveyance of his regiment to it’s destination in the most oeconomical mode. The thirteenth will come by water to Staten...
67From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 7 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed are sundry returns. One of Articles wanting at Niagara was lately sent you. It demands immediate attention. But you will not consider yourself bound to furnish the precise quantity required but such as may be proper for a garrison of two Companies of Artillery Infantry & half a Company of Artillerists With great consin yr obn Ser ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City).
68From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 22 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request that you will procure bowls & platting for two Regiments (Smiths & Ogdens). You will be careful to do it with all possible œconomy. With great consn Yr Obed Ser ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
69From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 26 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received a letter from Col. Hunnewell dated the twenty eighth of July in which he informs me that six hundred and eighty stand of arms for which he has given an order are deficient in bayonet belts, scabbards, and cartridge boxes. He mentions likewise that a sufficient number of buttons have not been received for the fifteenth regiment. Col. Rice, in his letter of the eighth of July,...
70From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary at War has sent me the copy of a letter from Captain Frye to him, by which it appears that there is on hand a quantity of provisions delivered under the contract of last year and still unissued to the troops. You will be pleased, if the quality of the Articles does not furnish a decisive objection to endeavor to make an arrangement by which they may stand in lieu of an equal...
71From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 30 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
According to the present establishment, each Company of Artillerists is to include Eight Artificers. You will oblige me by your opinion as to what particular trades should be included and in what proportion. I request to hear from you tomorrow. With esteem & regard Yr. Obed Serv ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers,...
72From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 29 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my wish that you proceed, immediately on the receipt of this, to purchase a waggon and four horses for the use of the 12th. Regiment. With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. servt. ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
73From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 26 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The three companies of Artillerists commanded by Captains Read, Stille, and Freeman are ordered from West-Point to Governor’s Island. You will immediately take the necessary arrangement for transporting them in the least expensive mode. If, as I presume, they have tents, I take for granted the cheapest mode will be by land, and the season is convenient for marching. Capt. George Ingersoll is...
74From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 1 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The purposes for which the house I now occupy was taken having ceased, you will be pleased to dispose of it, as soon as possible, in the way which shall appear to you most favorable to the public interest. With great consideration I am, Sir, Yr. obt ser AL , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Stevens,...
75From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 22 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be so good as to furnish Colonel Smith with whatever arms he may require. If they do not belong to the public United States, they will be returned when no longer wanted, and if lost or injured replaced. with true considerations I am Sir Your obed Servt. PS. You will please to furnish Colonel Smith with such a Tent as he may direct ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City;...
76From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 10 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I request you will pay out of this any public monies which may be in yr. hands the amount of the enclosed bill for One hundred and fifty dollars, the bill relates to the device mentioned in the account annexed. These documents must be sent to the assistant Quarter master Genl. at Philadelphia who will decide whether the balance or any part of it is to be paid With— (Copy, in the handwriting of...
77From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 2 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
General Hamilton requests Col Stevens to furnish Lt. Dayton with Tents Camp Kettles and such other articles of which he may stand in need for the detachment going with him to Charlestown ( AL , New-York Historical Society, New York City).
78From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 20 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
A letter from the Secy. of War of the 6th. Instant has this paragraph “I have directed Col: Stevens to have made immediately Coats and vests for two Companies of the second Regiment, and to forward them to such persons and places as you should designate, and have informed him that the Articles to complete the suits should be sent to him immediately.” You will please as soon as possible to...
79From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 30 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the enclosed papers, and must request that you will cause the articles that are wanted to be furnished as soon as possible With great consideration I am, Sir yr. obt. sert. ( LS , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).