31From 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 ,...
32From 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)...
33From 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,...
34From 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...
35From 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...
36From 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).
37From 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).
38From 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).
39From 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).
40From 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. (...