1To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 18 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Fort McHenry [ Baltimore ] March 18, 1800 . “During my command at this post I have had frequent applications from the Marshal of the District to give the military force this Garrison affords in stopping vessels attempting to evade prosecution, or containing fugitives from process. I have also been repeatedly called upon by individuals to quell by force of arms mutinies on board their vessels....
2To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 25 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Within a short period I applied to the Secy. of War for a new barge for the use of this Garrison, the old one having gone so far to decay, as no longer to be fit for use—He directed that I should state the necessity of one to you, which I have the honor of doing at this time, & am with the highest respect and regard Sir Your Obedt. Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On the...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 9 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Two men of my Company having been disqualified for the Service by disease, as will appear by the enclosed certificate of Doctor Scanlan, I take the liberty of requesting that they may be discharged A private of Captain Bruff’s Company by the name of Lawrence was some time since left in confinement at this post by Lt. Muhlenberg said to have been by your directions. The charge is for...
4To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 2 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have repeatedly called on the Contractor to furnish a supply of fuel to this Garrison for the ensuing winter agreeably to a letter received from Majr Hoops by your order dated 29 of Augt., but for the want of money it has not been in his power. It is but candid, and I owe it to the Officers and troops under my Command to mention to you Sir, that the allowance by the scale annexed to Majr...
5To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 27 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that Lieut. Dyson returned from Frederick Town last night, having delivered the French prisoners (fifty in number) to Genl. Baily, as will appear by the enclosed receipt. By his report Lieut Newnan’s command is thought necessary as a guard over them. There have been several new cases of the fever at the fort since the date of my last letter; but from the report...
6To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 23 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Fort McHenry [ Baltimore, Maryland ] September 23, 1799 . “… I am extremely sorry to inform you Sir, that an epidemic is raging to an alarming degree in my Garrison, and on that account it is very fortunate that so many men have been sent out of the way of it. My nephew Lieut. Lawrence fell a victim to it yesterday, after only four days ilness. I shall this day give orders to have the men...
7To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 7 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 3d I have this moment had the honor of receiving, and in compliance therewith, I hasten to inform you Capt. Bruff left this on Saturday last, intending (as I have been told) to repair to Niagara by the way of New York. With great respect I have the honor to be Sir Your Obedt. Servt. P.S. I am still without clothing. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Acknowledges...
8To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 7 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Fort McHenry, Maryland, July 7, 1799. In a letter to James McHenry on July 9, 1799 , Hamilton quoted from “A letter from Capt S Morris of the 7 instant.” Letter not found. ]
9To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 5 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have had the honor of receiving your letter of the 1st Inst., and in obedienc to your order I have given Doctor Scanlan directions to muster the recruits of Captain Bruffs Company—The enclosed is his reply. I have this day furnished a Guard to the Ships of war at Baltimore, in consequence of information from Lieut. Edwards that the Marines had been ordered off, but from the very sickly state...
10To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 18 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Two men having this day surrendered themselves to me as deserters from Fort Pinckney in South Carolina, and there being a sufficient number of Officers at this post, and in its vicinity to constitute a Genl. Court Martial for their trial, I have to request your order for the purpose, or, that you would be pleased to grant them your pardon— They are young men respectably connected in this...