1To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 25 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Many of the articles charged in the apothecary bill being on orders from the Doctor I answered these orders should have supported the charges as vouchers—This not from doubt but for regularity sake They are in possession of the apothecary—I told him the bill & supported would be authenticated—It was presented some time since & my signature refused. I spoke to the Doctor on the subject &...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 10 December 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
The knowledge that my case is not and perhaps may not be before the board of General Officers excites in me an uneasiness I cannot suppress and which will I am fearful make me appear importunate. Should this be so I must beg Your indulgence from the nature of my Situation—As I expressed my desire to the Secretary in writing that if the way to the Regiment of Artillery was not open to me to be...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 8 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major Hoops presents his Compliments to General Hamilton—begs leave to Suggest, That in order that the Court when assembled may go through with their bussiness at one Session The Witnesses in the Case of Captain Frye be sent for also—The Witnesses will then be—Captains Henry and McClellan and Sergeant John Anderson, of Capt Henrys Company As it is probable from the nature of the Service that...
4To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 5 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I beg leave to mention to you the case of Levi Pearce, who has hitherto been attached to Capt Cochrans company, but is now annexed to Capt Reeds Capt Cochran being entirely removed from Fort Jay where Pearce is to remain—He has received no pay since Joining Capt Cochran & but little Cloathing I wish to be instructed in what manner an arrangement may be made so that he may be supplied during...
5To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 21 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The articles specified in Mr Mangins letter are very proper to make up an assortment, but as in some instances one instrument may possess the properties of two or three I have where this is the case specified only the one —surveying compasses are left out as the European made compasses are generally rejected in this country, I believe on good grounds—Inclosed is the list of articles which were...
6To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 6 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It would advance the service if Lieutt Heton who is attached to Capt Cochrans company was permitted to repair to Fort Jay to assist me in the operations that will be immediately begun there. I am Sir with high respt Yr Mo Ob Sert ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On the cover H wrote a draft of his reply: "Write to Major Ford directing him to order on the officer requested if he...
7To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 15 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have applied to Captain McClallen on the subject of the inclosed Representation—He believes (from conversation which he had with Captain Ingersol) that when the Representants enlisted it was understood that they were to Receive pay as Artificers when they did Artificers duty, but at other times as privates only—That Captain Ingersol acting on this idea has during the time they worked drawn...
8To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 22 July 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
The slight acquaintance I have with you will certainly not be considered as an apology for the liberty I take in troubling you with a letter on a subject rather particular at a time when your mind must be occupied with matters of general & important concern—I must therefore throw myself on your indulgence for an excuse and will hope that when the nature of the case is taken into View I shall...
9To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 8 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Herewith I have the honor to lay before you the proceedings of a Court of Enquiry held by your order at Fort Niagara for the investigation of Charges Exibited by Captain Bruff against Major Rivardi— Mr. David Thompson acted as Recorder to this Court and received from me a Certificate of his having Acted in that Capacity: this was deemed necessary To Enable him to Obtain the Compensation...
10To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 28 February 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Col Stevens has submitted to my perusal a letter he lately received from the accountant of the department of War from which it appears that Col Stevens is subjected to difficulty in the settlement of his account for the want of certain formalities relative to the overalls he furnished the Troops in Garrison here & at West point—Mr. Simmons States that these being ascertained to be conformable...