21From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 29 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is a ⟨plan⟩ for the uniforms &c of the army prepared at my request by Col Smith, with the aid of Col Fish and Capt Armstrong. I am desirous of seeing some models of Cloathing made agreeably to this plan—be⟨ginning wi⟩th those of the privates. It is my ⟨wish that⟩ the models may be framed as well with a view to the quality of the materials as to the fashions and ornaments of the...
22From 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...
23From 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,...
24From 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 ,...
25From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 22 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I wish to be informed what number of men the buildings formerly of Greenleaf at East-Chester could accommodate as Winter Quarters, and the same as to the Buildings on this Island which belonged to Mr. Dickson and were employed in a Cotton Manufactory. I am also desirous to know as soon as may be whether a fit position for hutting three Regiments (well provided consequently with wood and water)...
26From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 26 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received a letter from Col. Hunnewell dated the twenty eighth of July in which he informs me that six hundred and eighty stand of arms for which he has given an order are deficient in bayonet belts, scabbards, and cartridge boxes. He mentions likewise that a sufficient number of buttons have not been received for the fifteenth regiment. Col. Rice, in his letter of the eighth of July,...
27From 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...
28From 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...
29From 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).
30From 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).
31From 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).
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, 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. (...
34From 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...
35From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 20 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
A letter from the Secy. of War of the 6th. Instant has this paragraph “I have directed Col: Stevens to have made immediately Coats and vests for two Companies of the second Regiment, and to forward them to such persons and places as you should designate, and have informed him that the Articles to complete the suits should be sent to him immediately.” You will please as soon as possible to...
36From 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...
37From 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).
38From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 26 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request that you will make inquiry for a small house, with five convenient rooms, as Quarters for my military family, and inform me of the result. I imagine such a one may be found in Broadway, not very far from my house. I need not tell you that it should be in a situation, the most unexceptionably healthy. With great consideration I am Sir Yr. obedt. Servt. LS , New-York Historical...
39From 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...
40From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 2[8] September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have this moment received your letter and the plan & estimate of huts, accompanying—and request the favor of an Interview on the Subject on Monday morning. In answer to yours of the 23d. inst.—the Cloathing mentioned is for a recruiting party of the 2nd. Regiment; whose operations are to be carried on in the State of Vermont. With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. servt. ( LS ,...
41From 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).
42From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
on reflecting upon the hutt you propose some difficulty has occurred. The Albany Board being only 14 feet I suppose there will be only 12 feet in the clear —The Chimney will occupy inside two feet & this will leave only 10 feet one way for berths which will not be enough as the berths ought to be six feet long. Be so good as to explain this by return of the bearer. Yrs. As I have gone am going...
43From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 5 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth regiments are to be quartered in hutts on Green Brook in the state of New Jersey, at a place nine miles distant from New Brunswick, and twelve miles distant from Amboy. You will immediately make arrangements with Colonel Smith for the conveyance of his regiment to it’s destination in the most oeconomical mode. The thirteenth will come by water to Staten...
44From 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).
45From 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...
46From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 17 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major Adlum informs me that he forwarded to you some time since a return of articles wanted for his the troops of Lt Bootes detachment now annexed to Capt Shoemaker, but that he had not heard from you on the subject. Be so good as to inform me whether you received the return, and whether any thing has been done upon it— With great consideration I am, Sir yr. obt sert ( LS , in the handwriting...
47From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 22 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
From the representations which have come to me from different Quarters it appears to me proper to adopt the scale at foot as that by which the articles mentioned in it ought to be furnished for the purpose of hutting the troops. But as the Regiments are not complete two thirds in each case will suffice. I request therefore that you will increase the supplies according to this rule and that no...
48From 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).
49From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 25 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
If the Owner of the ground adjoining you will take Eight hundred pounds (£ 800) for sixteen acres including a parcel of the wood land and lying on the water the whole breadth, you will oblige me by concluding the bargain with him & I will pay the money as soon as a good title shall appear. If he will not sell a part at this rate, I request you to ascertain whether he will take Thirty pounds an...
50From 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,...