1To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 26 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In the settlement of the account for the pay and emoluments of Mr Howe your Secretary, I find there will be an exception made to that part of the voucher which charges forage for him as a Captain of dragoons, unless it is explained by you in writing, as you explained it verbally to me at the time of Settlement. to wit—That your secretary must be supposed in the nature of the case to require...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 15 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had not an oppertunity of sending the letter to Lieut Rogers, which you Returned to me yesterday; I have it now in my possession. Mr. James Simmons a few minutes since, put the enclosed letter into my hands. I wish to know if I shall forward the letter to Lt Rogers, or not. I am very respectfully Sir yr obt Servt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing William C. Rogers to...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, November 14, 1799. “I have received your letter of the 12th instant, and enclose to you a Return of all my payments since I arrived here in July last.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
4To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 14 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 9th instant, enclosing the instruction to Captain Williamson the deputy Paymaster General, relative to Claims for incidental expences. The instructions now given will not interfere with the general plan of those received from the Comptroller, and will afford an accommodation to the officers at a distance, which will be found useful and necessary. Presuming...
5To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 21 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 20th instant, and the estimate enclosed. I sent yesterday to the 6th Regiment in north Carolina 15.000 dollars in drafts on Wilmington—these drafts will probably arrive in time to enable the paymaster of that Regiment to pay off the officers and men before the 15 June 1800. I have also, paid the balance in full to the paymaster of the 8th Regiment who was to...
6To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 20 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 17th instant and have made the necessary enquiry respecting the Claim of the old soldier who served in Colonels Levingstons and Weisenvelts Regiments in the Revolutionary war, and find that the said Claim is barred by several Limitation acts, Viz one of the 23d. July 1787. one of the 12th of February 1793. and one of the 9th July 1798. I have the honor to be...
7To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 14 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, January 14, 1800. “It is provided by the 4 Section of an act passed the 3d. March 1797, entituled ‘An act to amend, and repeal in part, the act intituled “an act to ascertain and fix the military establishment of the united States.” That to the brigadier while commander in chief, and to each officer while commanding a seperate post, there shall be allowed twice the number of...
8To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 22 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Three bills of 1000 Dollars each, of those sent to Natchez in December last, have been presented for payment to day, by the house of Pratt and Kintzing of this City—Payment is suspended for the same reasons mentioned to you in my letter of the 21st. Instant—A premium of 6 per Cent was given for these bills if my informant is correct. I have the honour to be Sir Your Most Obed: Sert. I ( ALS ,...
9To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 16 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, November 16, 1799. “I have sent the following sums of money by this days mail. To the 14 Regiment 3893. } Dollars ” 15 do 3893. ” 16 do 1422. Captain Williamson arrived here to day. On monday the 18 instant he will be furnished with money to pay up the said three Regiments to the 30 September 1799 inclusively.” ALS
10To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 21 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutenant Wm. C. Rogers, Came to Trenton on saturday last, and declined the acceptance of your appointment as Paymaster to the Cavalry. Enclosed is his Letter on the subject. I could wish some other officer might be appointed to supply his place as soon as is convenient, as the applications from the officers of that Corps are frequent and importunate. I have the honor to be Sir your obt Servt...