1From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 23 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request from you in the course of the day an estimate of the number of boards requisite for covering the Roofs of hutts sufficient for a Regiment of Infantry & for making bunks and benches and of their cost. likewise the quantity & price of Nails for the same purpose. With considratn I am Sir Yr Obed Ser Ebenezer Stevens Eq ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City).
2From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 27 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to request that you will provide — horses for Major Hoops and Captain Stille who are about to leave this place for Niagara. You will likewise be pleased likewise to advance fifty dollars to Capn. Stille and seventy five to Major Hoops to defray the expences of the journey— With great consn I am, Sir &c: &c: ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
3From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed you will find a return of Cloathing wanted for two companies of the 1st. and two of the 2d. Regiments of Artillerists & Engineers. You will please to attend to the procuring & forwarding of those Articles, recollecting that the principal part of the troops in question are now removed to Fort Jay— With consideration I am Sir—your obedient servt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New...
4From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The bearer John Meredith having been summoned sent, by my direction, to attend Court Martial at Scotch Plains as a witness, you are desired to make him a reasonable compensation for his time and Expences— With great consideration I am Sir yr. ob Servt. ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City).
5From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, [23] November [1799] (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose the plan of uniform which it is proposed to establish and request that you will employ the Taylor whom you have heretofore employed for similar purposes, to make draughts of the Coats described in the regulations—Let the draughts be made on a distinct paper—I wish to have them as soon as possible— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 6 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the inclosed Return of Surgical Instruments &c. at Fort Niagara. It has by some accident remained unattended to; you will observe also a Return for Medicine and Hospital Stores for the present year of which I request you to furnish promptly an adequate supply. with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Servt. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
7From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 11 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I approve of your engaging the house which you mention in your letter of today as the Quarters of the Adjutant General. With great consideration I am Sir yr obed sr ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
8From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 31 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You are requested to provide and ship immediately for the use of the Western Army, the Medicines and Hospital Stores mentioned in the Invoice inclosed. With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. Servt. Doctor Bacon, between St Pauls & Liberty Street— ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers,...
9From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to send you the enclosed paper and request that you will immediately deliver to Captain Stille the Sum of 242. 2. Two hundred and forty two dollars and two Cents—You will take from Capn Stille an accountable receipt as the thing cannot now be definitively settled— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; copy, New-York Historical Society, New...
10From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 17 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is Mr Bauman’s account for postage of letters, which I request you to pay with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Servt. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
11From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 28 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major Hoops and Captain Stille will have occasion for four horses on their journey to Niagara. You will therefore be pleased to provide them with that number— With great consideration I am, Sir yr. obt ser. ( 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).
12From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 1 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
a due proportion of Shells must be sent with the Howit zers destined to the Barrier post on the Mississippi— Yr Ob Sr ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
13From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 15 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
There being no other existing provision for the purpose—You will in future furnish Hospital Stores to the troops within this State. None of the component parts of the ration come, however, within this description. These will continue to be furnished by the Contractor. With great consideration I am Sir Yr. ob. Servt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of...
14From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 29 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased to provide, as soon as possible, for the use of the corps of Artillerists under the command of General Wilkinson, the following instruments. A Theodolite, a sextant, a circumferenter with a chain, and three Setts of packetts instruments— With great consideration I am, Sir yr. obedt. servt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas...
15From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 7 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In the letter which I wrote you to day, there was a mistake in the quantity of boards and nails ordered to be procured—This is therefore to desire you to procure double the quantity, mentioned in that letter, of each— With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. Servant ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
16From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 16 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request that you will provide without delay a Trusty person to go as express to West Point. He must be also an active person & have a good horse. He will set out some time this afternoon—When ready let him call upon me Yrs. ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City). Endorsed by Stevens: "Ansd 17." Letter not found.
17From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 10 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt Henrys company of Artillerists is at Powles Hook. Being destined for New Port Rhode Island you will concert with Capt Henry the proper measures for conveying them thither without delay With great considn Sir Yr. Obed Serv Let the Company be removed for the Present to Governors Island ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton...
18From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 23 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
General Hamilton’s compliments to General Stevens, would be glad to be informed whether he has received advice of the arrival of the Stores shipped in April last for Niagara, of which an Invoice was sent this morning— (L, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City).
19From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed you will find an account of Postage for the month of December which you will please to Discharge. With great consideration I am Sir yr. ob. Servt. I want the communication on the subject of the objections to yr. Accot ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown and H, Emmet Collection, MS Division, New York Public Library; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library...
20From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 26 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I cannot consent at present to the alteration which you propose in the military Cloathing. As a Supply has been for the most part provided for the present year, and it would create a disagreeable Variety of Colours in the dress of the Soldiers. With great consideration I am Sir Yr. obedt. Servt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton...
21From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 16 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, March 16, 1799. “You have been requested to provide a competent person to attend in quality of Quarter Master, the detachment of Troops which is to proceed from Fort Jay on Monday next.…” LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see James McHenry to H, March 15, 1799 ; H to William R. Boote, March 16,...
22From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 23 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a return of Clothing wanted for the use of Captain Cochran’s company of Artillerists and Engineers at Fort Mifflin—I have to request that you will take the requisite measures for furnishing the supply— With great consider I am, Sir yr. obt ser. Col. Stevens ( LS , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, New-York Historical Society, New York City; ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
23From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, [21 October 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
General Stevens will please to deliver to Capt Huger the papers of the Adjutant Generals Office to be forwarded to B General Wilkinson AL , New-York Historical Society, New York City. For an explanation of the contents of this letter, see James Wilkinson to H, October 13, 1800 . Stevens endorsed this letter: “Genl Hamilton order for delivery of Ajt Genl Papers to Capt Huger for Genl Wilkinson....
24From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 6 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased to provide by purchase such a number of Common and Horsemen’s Tents as, together with those that have already been furnished, shall be sufficient to make up the complement of the twelfth and thirteenth regiments according to the peace establishments. I would thank you to discharge the enclosed account for postage which is enclosed— With great consdern. I am, Sir &c: &c. (...
25From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 22 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
General Hamilton presents his compliments to General Stevens, and would be glad to see him immediately on the Subject of the enclosed letter. (L, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
26From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will please to discharge the inclosed account of Postage for the month of Sept. without delay— With great consideration Sir &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
27From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 11 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request you immediately to purchase for public account three horses which are destined for the use of some officers intended to be sent to Niagara. It is wished that it may be done without delay. It is not necessary to procure fine horses but good serviceable ones adequate to the journey & which may be afterwards sold without material loss With great considn I am Sir Your Obed Sr ( ALS ,...
28From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 7 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I wish to see a Copy of the Charter Party of the Vessel which is to convey Genl. Wilkinson and his suite to their Destination— With great consideration I am Sir—yr. obedt. Servt ( 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).
29From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 28 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You are requested to proceed to charter the Vessell for transportation of military Stores &c which you mentioned to me could be had for two thousand Dollars—& to put on board the articles without delay. With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. servt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
30From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is an account of the Post Mr. which you will be pleased to discharge— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
31From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 28 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will please to furnish to the persons mention’d in the inclosed, the cloathing therein desired, and to inform the Accountant of the War Department that you have so done. With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. servt. Order to furnish Seargt. Js. Hoffman } in service of Brigdr. Genl Wilkinson Bartho. St Martin soldier 2 Regt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in...
32From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 2 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am anxious to send the models for the Cavalry clothing to the Secretary of War—I would thank you therefore to urge the Taylor who is preparing them— With great considn 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).
33From 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).
34From 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,...
35From 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,...
36From 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...
37From 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).
38From 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).
39From 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,...
40From 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).
41From 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;...
42From 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...
43From 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).
44From 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).
45From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 3 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed are discharges for Nine Soldiers unfit for service. You will be pleased to examine them yourself and take a note of their situations. Five of them appear to me to be in a state, which could not have escaped the recruiting officer. Tis with a view to this that I have made a personal examination & that I desire another examination by you. when you have made this examination you will...
46From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 18 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am informed by the Secretary of War that there are, at Albany, five eight inch Brass Howitzers; two of them are wanted for a particular purpose which you will cause to be transported to this place without Delay— With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. servant P.S. I request as soon as possible an estimate of the ammunition of every kind requisite for a six month seige for the following...
47From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 10 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed I send you a Return of Cloathing wanted for Captain Irvine’s Company— You will take measures to direct it to be furnished, without delay, by the proper persons and inform Lieutenant Meminger accordingly. The troops, according to his letter being in urgent want of it— With great consideration & esteem I am Sir yr. obedt. Servant ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy,...
48From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 26 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, June 26, 1799. “In consequence of the reference to me by the Secy. of War in the letter which you shewed me, respecting Mr. Mangin’s compensation, I give it as my opinion that you pay him the four Dollars per day for the times of his employment which you have heretofore stated to me.… You have informed me that at the time of employing Mr. Mangin you promised him compensation at the...
49From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 7 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose a letter from Dr. Genet together with his account, the settlement of which he requests may take place as speedily as possible; but he has, as you will see, purposely omitted fixing any rate for his services. You will therefore please to fill up the blank, calculating the compensation due to him for the time of his service, on the principle of his receiving the emoluments of a...
50From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 5 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you returns of the 1 of May 1799 to be disposed of according to your general instruction I observe a considrable deficiency of some articles particularly powder. Before you transmit the returns you will examine them particularly and report to me a statement of such articles as you are of opinion ought to be forwarded. The Garrison may be considered as consisting of Two hundred & fifty...