991To Alexander Hamilton from John De Barth Walbach, [16 November 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
J’ai l’honneur d’apres vos ordres, de joindre cy inclus, la description du Sabre, que je crois etre le plus avantageux au Dragon au Service des Etats Unis. Je ne me suis permis aucune explication sur les motifs qui m’ont engagé a donner la preferance au Sabre droit, sur celui en usage a l’Armée Anglaise; si le General, le juge apropos, j’aurai l’honneur de les soumettre a sa decision. Je...
992To Alexander Hamilton from William Moore, 16 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Doctor Walter Buchanan, who will be the bearer of this, having expressed a desire to serve his country in the line of his profession, I take the liberty to recommend him to your attention and patronage, & to assure you that his opportunities for acquiring knowledge in his profession have been such, & such is my personal knowledge of his acquirements, that I have no hesitation in recommending...
993To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Since the return of the War Office to the City of Philadelphia, I have reverted to your letter of the 31st: ulto: and given as mature a consideration as circumstances would permit to the new arrangement of the Officers of the first, second, third and fourth Regiments of Infantry, as proposed by Brigadier General Wilkinson, and approved by yourself provisionally, but subject to a negative from...
994To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] November 15, 1799 . Describes his plans for repairing the fort, and discusses the friendly relations between British and American forces stationed on the Niagara River. States: “Two Regiments have arrived at Quebec & the Brittish force which will remain in Canada this winter amounts To upwards of Eight thousand regulars exclusive of two provincial Battalions.” ALS ,...
995To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Union Camp [ Scotch Plains, New Jersey ] November 15, 1799 . “… Yesterday two french Gentlemen presented themselves here, requesting my permission to teach the back and small sword to the officers of the Brigade.… I felt myself very unpleasantly situated, but informed the Gentlemen, that the particular delicacy of existing questions between their Country and mine, rendered it totally...
996To Alexander Hamilton from Campbell Smith, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am afraid you will think me fickle—but really I am not to blame—the hand of Providence hath fallen on me and laid me low—When I last wrote you I thought I felt myself far enough restored from a violent cold, which I caught by travelling in the Stage all night from New York, to do business—but unfortunately I was mistaken and have been labouring ever since that evening under the most violent...
997To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your circular letter of the 5th. Inst. respecting expeneturs which I shall communicate to the officers. I arrived at my Quarters here the 13th. Inst. Major Louis Tousard left here the 14 for New York; also informs me he has given you information respecting the delay of Capt. Littlefield and Company. The Stores wanted is not arrived as yet ; nor the winter clothing which is very...
998To Alexander Hamilton from Russell Bissell, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I received your letter of the 24th Ulto, at which time I was at East Hartford. I found it Necessary on the same day to repair to Middletown, VIS, on the 5th Inst. in order to Sign of all the Vouchers Necessary for the Contractor. I then repaired to Hartford & took my passage in the first Stage for this place, whear I arrived on Yesterday. Major Buell not being in this place, nor any Officer of...
999To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I was duly honored with your letter of the 11th. instant—General Wilkinson made a Return to the Secretary of War for Medicines for the following Posts & Troops, vizt.—For West Florida & Fort Massac, Seven Companies, enumerating the Medicine and Hospital Stores &c. For Fort Knox, Thirtysix men; Fort Washington, Thirty men—Lorimies, one Company—Fort Wayne, four Companies, Fort Defiance One...
1000To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honor to acknowledge the receipt of your very Confidential & not official Letter of the 9th. inst. I am paying every attention to its contents that will enable me, to answer you pretty fully in a few day’s, I shall be as minute and as explicit as the nature of the case will admit of, and write freely without favour or affection—having the good of my Country and the honor and dignity...
1001To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your Letter of the 14th. has been delivered by Mr. Meridith of Brooklyn, who has come forward to give evidence in the case of Lt. Ladlie—he shall be properly intorduced to the Court, and all the papers relative to the affair, which you sent me, shall be delivered to morrow to the Judge advocate, who is Capt. White of the 11th— I am informed that the two Companies of Artillerists mentioned in...
1002To 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.
1003To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In answer to your letter of the 1st. instant I have to inform you that John Brown has been mentioned to the President and agreed to by him to fill the place of Coleby Chew, who was appointed a Captain in the 13 Regiment, in case of his resignation. No official information having been received that Mr. Chew declined accepting, Mr. Brown has not as yet been notified of his appointment. Austin...
1004To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I shall write to a friend of mine by this Post requesting him to pay for what wood Captn Morris may want for the Garrison at Fort McHenry—I have the honor to be Sir—Your most Hl St ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1005To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Officers were permitted by a general Order at the westward, when they obtained a furlough to take a Soldier with them in character of a servant, mine has drawn no rations since that period; in conversation with general Wilkinson on the subject at Trenton, he gave it as his Opinion that there will be no impropriety in my drawing his back rations, especially as the soldier is yet with me and has...
1006To Alexander Hamilton from Josias Carvel Hall, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Paymaster has returned & is employed in paying off the Troops. They will march tomorrow for Harpers Ferry. From the best Information I can obtain the Wood is cut down for many Miles round that Place by the Iron Works in the Neighborhood & they, for some time, have been obliged to repair to the Maryland Side of the Potowmac for a Supply. I am also i nformed that Colo Parker is obliged to...
1007To Alexander Hamilton from Nanning J. Visscher, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honored with the receipt of your Letter of the 1st. Ult. in answer to my request for leave of absence. On submitting my case to the Commanding Officer here, he has decided that the request cannot be complyed with, without the arrival of more Officers: I hope therefore that I may not be considered as importunate in thus once more addressing you on the subject, to know whether I am...
1008To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Landais, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
From your great credit, protection and your extreme love to Justice, I am the more encouraged in taking the liberty of addressing myself to you; Being in hopes, you will do, me the kindness to recommand me, for a promotion at the next Session of Congress. My having Served with distinction in the year 91 and 92, as a Lieutenant in the Regiment commanded by the Baron de Cambefort , is a...
1009To Alexander Hamilton from Campbell Smith, 13 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 8th instant and have written to the Secretary of War a letter of which and of his answer you have copies inclosed— With high consideration and respect I have the honor, to subscribe myself your most obedt Servt I have receved information though not officially, of the death of Captain Martin, in Georgia—this may possibly give me a Company, in the ordinary...
1010To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, 13 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It has been suggested both by the pay Master & Majr Genl Pinkney, that a Lt McCall, now of the 3d. Regt & stationed in Georgia is necessary in that quarter as pay Master, I have therefore, for accommodation of the service, ventured to transfer Mr. McCall to the 4th. Regt., which may I hope meet your approbation. In arranging with Mr Swan for the pay of the Troops on the Missippi, I have named...
1011To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 13 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you from Philadelphia, informing you that I Should Reach this place on the 10th. Current, where I now remain for your further Order—to Know in what manner to proceed— With Respect your Ob Servt ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). There is an "X" mark in the left margin beside the line beginning "I now remain for your further...."
1012To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 13 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have Received yours of the 24th & 28th ultimo; previous to which I had Received an assurance from the Paymaster General that the money for the pay & Subsistance of the Troops woud be Immediately sent on. I Imagine it may now be daily expected I Informed you in a former letter that we had Received a Supply of Coats & overalls these will for the present make us Quite Comfortable as soon as...
1013To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 12 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I received your letter dated the 25th. ulto: at Trenton, when the business of the Office, had closed there and preparations were making to return to the Seat of Government. This letter relates to claims against the United States for Services rendered by Lieutenant Campbell Smith, which are stated to be of two kinds. 1st: For Services as Judge Advocate for more than two years previous to the...
1014To Alexander Hamilton from William North, [12 November 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
You were right, My dear General, in saying that a Soldier should have no Other wife than the service; & I will add, that he should have neither children nor landed property, nor be a guardian, nor a director of a turnpike road, nor plaintiff, nor defendant against a rascal who every day brings fresh actions, for seven years together. Either of these things forms an impediment sufficient to...
1015To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, 12 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I arrived here on Saturday & shall proceed on my Journey the 15th., and expect to reach Norfolk on the 20th. I take the Liberty to submit the enclosed to you from Lt Claiborne, who stands for a Company in place of Kreemer disgraced, and to advise that He should receive recruiting Instructions, in order to compleat his Command—altho unauthorized I can not forbear offering the Opinion, that the...
1016To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 12 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you a Warrant of appointment for Josiah Wright as a cadet in the eleventh regiment of Infantry which you will be pleased to have forwarded. The date has been filled up agreeably to the time mentioned in your letter— There are several letters from you before me on the subject of Cadets, and which have not been acted on owing to want of information when the services of the several...
1017To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 12 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 30th. Ultimo enclosing a letter from Captain Adrian Kissam resigning his commission in the Army. You will be pleased to notify Captain Kissam that his resignation has been accepted—and inform me of the time it should take effect that it may be entered in the books of the Office. Your information respecting Captain Kirklands rank shall be attended to— I have...
1018To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Burk, 12 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have taken the liberty of troubleing you with a few lines—As their is now a vacancy in our Regiment—I only beg the favour of you to say something of me to the Secretary of War—refer him (if you think propper) to my Letters of recommendation—which were inclosed to you by Colo. Parker—I have been in the Service of my Country for four years And find a Military life more Congenial with my...
1019To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 12 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I did myself the honor of addressing you last night, on the subject of materials for the Chimnies, and agreable to my arrangement had a sample load brought to camp by 12 oClock and have compleated a Contract for an immediate Supply, which will be delivered with every needful expedition, so that we shall go on smoothly untill the frost interferes—had I not been told of almost insurmountable...
1020To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 11 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Wilmington, Delaware, November 11, 1799. “… The success of the democratic, alias, disorganizing party, in a late election in Pennsylvania, has intoxicated the minds of the people of the same views in this quarter, of which there are many, and who are advised and led by as able villains such as are to be found in the opposition, and if they do not while the frenzy continues push the business so...