41To 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...
42To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, [26 August 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
Brigr. Gen. Wilkinson has the Honor to transmit Majr. Genl Hamilton, an original communication from the Officer commanding Fort Massac, near the Mouth of the Ohio River, which appears to Him to merit some attention. He sends the Original, because the retention of it, is important to the Brigadier, & may be most properly deposited with the Majr. General. The debauch & consequent absence of the...
43To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, 14 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honor to transmit you a second Letter from Capt Claiborne of the 1st. Regt., and beg leave to second his views as far as may be consistent with your arrangements—I am assured here that he is no longer necessary to guard the Frigate, & that his Men are in the Way of the Builders & Riggers— With perfect consideration I am most respectfully Sir Yr. Obt Ser ( ALS , Hamilton Papers,...