51To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 27 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The men noted on ye muster rolls as fit subjects for discharge are John Lyons and Isaac Sutton of Captn. Freeman’s company of ye 1st. Regt A&E, William Mahar of Captn. Stille’s company and Samual Ready of Captn Read’s company both of ye 2d Regt. A&E I am with ye greatest respect your most obt servt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
52To Alexander Hamilton from Chevalier de Colbert, [11 March 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, March 11, 1799. ] Encloses documents to support his claim to lands granted Comte d’Estaing in Georgia. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. This letter is written in French. For background to this letter, see Colbert to H, March 9, 1799 .
53To 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.
54To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 28 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is the list of the Officers of the four regiments of Infantry which was omitted to be sent in my letter of Yesterday. I am Sir with great respect Your obed Servant. LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. In the Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress, is the final list of the officers of the first four regiments of infantry arranged by relative rank with a column of “Remarks”...
55To Alexander Hamilton from Andrew McClary, 14 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreably to an Order of the Secretary of War of the 2d. Instant, I have the honor to address you, being one of those absent from their Command, I am not in a good state of health, but ready to obey any orders I may receive I am sir with respect & Esteem your Obdt. Servant ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress)
56To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 21 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Doctor Samuel Osborne having requested a Copy of the proceedings of the Court Martial held on his case, I have to request that you would as soon as it can be spared transmit me the same, that I may furnish him therewith—or cause him to be furnished with a copy. I am Sir Your obed servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
57To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 6 August 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Trenton, August 6, 1798. On this date McHenry wrote to Hamilton “stating that he is indisposed and feverish, and told of the rejection of the nomination of W. S. Smith as adjutant general, and of the need that the appointments should be hastened.” Letter not found. ] Executive Journal , I Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate (Washington, 1828), I. , 292, 293. Steiner, James...
58To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Gibson, 31 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am still at this place and much better of the disease although not so well as to travel in cold weather I hope my next report will be from my former station at Fort Mifflin whither I shall repair the Moment I am fit for duty I have the Honor to be with respect your obedient Sevant— ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: " Filed ."
59To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Willing, 30 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
My duty commands me, to announce to you, my arrival, at this place, on the twelth instant from Canton. The furlough, you were so good, to grant me expires, with this day, and I hasten to make known, my most sincere acknowledgements for the favor. I remain Sir, with the most perfect respect your obedient Servant ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
60To Alexander Hamilton from Hezekiah Bissell, 23 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
being absent from Hartford a few days past, I recd. yours of Novr. 11th this day; shall repair to Niagara with all possible expidition, & put myself under the order of Major Rivardi. With consideration Your hble & obedt. Sert. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
61To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 22 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you a letter just received from Lt. Jas. Ryan of the 3d. Regiment of Infantry—On the 25. Nov. last I wrote you and enclosed you a letter from that Gentleman— I am Sir W. great respect Your obed servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing James Ryan to McHenry, December 29, 1799 (copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
62To Alexander Hamilton from John Shute, 14 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I take the freedom of reminding you respecting the Conversation we had relative to a Commission in the Army of the United States; should I be appointed it will be immaterial whether I serve in this or any other State—It will bestow a particular favour if the General would make an early application to the Secretary at War and will be ever Gratefully remembered by Yours with Sentiments of...
63To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 16 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, August 16, 1799. On August 21, 1799, Hamilton wrote to McHenry : “Your letter of the 16 instant respecting Cloathing for the Western Army did not reach me till yesterday.” Letter not found. ]
64To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Lloyd Moore, 25 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
When You send the form of a Bond, please to inform me whether the Paymaster can immediately enter upon the duties of his Office. I will also thank You to confirm the alteration in the recruiting districts, proposed in my letter of the 22nd. Instant, in order that I may give early information to Col. Ogden. I am Sir &c ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
65To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Lane [July 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
The possibility of my letters under date of May and June having not come to hand I hope will be sufficient apology for my so repeatedly pestering you with my epistles—I have been waiting for four months in expectation of orders (by every post). Shoud When you think proper to forward them they will be strictly attended to at the above na place by Sir your Ob’dient and very Hbl Servant ( ALS ,...
66To Alexander Hamilton from Moses Blackly, 26 February 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Selah Strong Esquire Informs me by Letter that He has recomended me to you as a suitable Character for an Officer in the Fedral Army about to be raised for the defence of the United States & requested your Influence on my behalf. A most Grateful Acknowledgement would take place on my part should you see proper to assist in such an appointment. I am with the Utmost Respect your Excellencys...
67To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 14 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I transmit a Letter from a Soldier at Fort Sumner soliciting his Discharge from the Service. You will be pleased to take such Order upon it, as it may require. I have the Honour to be Sir, Your most obedt Servt. ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
68To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, [10 November 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
I received your letter of yesterday this morning at 5 o’clock. mr wolcott will send instructions by the express to secure the powder provisionally for the public. We do not absolutely want the article, and could go on for some time without it. I think it right however that it should not leave the country. Yours affectionately ADf , James McHenry Papers, Library of Congress. Letter not found....
69To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 28 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you a letter from Mr James Steel, dated Randolph 5th March 1799 soliciting the discharge of Joseph Kneeland, for whom I —— discharge in order that you may take such measures in the business as you shall judge proper I have the honor to be with great respect, your most Obd Hb St ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing James Steel to McHenry, March 5, 1799 ( ALS ,...
70To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 6 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It would advance the service if Lieutt Heton who is attached to Capt Cochrans company was permitted to repair to Fort Jay to assist me in the operations that will be immediately begun there. I am Sir with high respt Yr Mo Ob Sert ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On the cover H wrote a draft of his reply: "Write to Major Ford directing him to order on the officer requested if he...
71To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Dayton, [25 March 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, March 25, 1798. On March 30, 1798, Hamilton wrote to Dayton : “Your letter of the 25th gave me much pleasure.” Letter not found. ] Printed in this volume.
72To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Dexter, 10 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, July 10, 1800. On July 28, 1800, Hamilton wrote to Dexter and referred to “your letter of the 10th. instant.” Letter not found. ]
73To Alexander Hamilton from Callender Irvine, 1 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I am under the necessity of again, reporting myself unfit for duty. I have the honor to be Sir, Your most Obedt. Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
74To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 20 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 14 instant and have directed Clothing for a full company to be forwarded for Captain Jonathan Taylor by the route you mentioned—and Mr. Hodgdon has informed me that he will have it sent off without delay I am Sir with great respect Your obed humble servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; LS , letterpress copy, James McHenry Papers, Library of...
75To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 9 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
War Department, April 9, 1799. Acknowledges receipt of Hamilton’s letter of April 8, 1799 . Has directed that “advanced pay” for officers be provided to the regimental paymasters. LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
76To Alexander Hamilton from John B. Church, 12 July 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, July 12, 1797. On July 13, 1797, Church wrote to Hamilton : “I wrote you a few Lines hastily Yesterday at the Post Office.” Letter not found. ]
77To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 9 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that Lt. R. L. R. Livingston has this moment arrived in Camp, in consequence of orders founded on your communication on the Subject of Lt. Hoffman— I have the Honor to be Sir, Your most obedt. Humble Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
78To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 9 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to acknowledge your letter of the 26th. ultimo for General Wilkinson— I have the honor to be Sir with Very great Respect your most Obedient and Very humble servent ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
79To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 22 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Three bills of 1000 Dollars each, of those sent to Natchez in December last, have been presented for payment to day, by the house of Pratt and Kintzing of this City—Payment is suspended for the same reasons mentioned to you in my letter of the 21st. Instant—A premium of 6 per Cent was given for these bills if my informant is correct. I have the honour to be Sir Your Most Obed: Sert. I ( ALS ,...
80To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 19 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Newport, Rhode Island, October 19, 1799. On November 6, 1799, Hamilton wrote to Tousard: “Your several letters of the third, fifth, ninth and nineteenth of October have been duly received.” Letter of October 19 not found. ]
81To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 27 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 22d. instant came by the mail of Saturday and was received by me on the Monday following, being yesterday, I am now on this day setting to execute your commission with all the dispatch in my power. I have the honor to be with the utmost respect your mo. ob. servt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
82To Alexander Hamilton from William North, May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Adjutant General’s Office [ New York ] May, 1800 . Lists “The difference between my report & that of Lt. Col. Commdt. Ogden respecting the Arms, Camp Equipage &c &c to be allowed to the Troops.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. See the enclosure to North to H, April 23, 1800 . No report on this subject by Aaron Ogden has been found.
83To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 16 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, November 16, 1799. “I have sent the following sums of money by this days mail. To the 14 Regiment 3893. } Dollars ” 15 do 3893. ” 16 do 1422. Captain Williamson arrived here to day. On monday the 18 instant he will be furnished with money to pay up the said three Regiments to the 30 September 1799 inclusively.” ALS
84To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 7 June 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, June 7, 1797. On June 8, 1797, Hamilton wrote to Wolcott : “I have received your two letters of the 6th and 7.” Letter of June 7 not found. ]
85To Alexander Hamilton from Henry W. Ludlow, 3 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed are the plans of Huts according to Coln’s. Smith & Coln. Ogden, the want of Instruments prevents me from doing them with sufficient accuracy— I am With Great Respect Sir Your Very Hble. Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing "plans of Huts" ( AD , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover of the letter from Henry Ludlow reads: "Filed."
86To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Lee, 16 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major Campbell is solicitous to obtain the appointment of Division inspector—He is in every walk of life exemplary & is well qualified for the station he aspires to. I commend him to Yr. patronage. Yrs. truely ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). An endorsement on the cover reads: " Filed ."
87To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Bradley, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Staunton [ Virginia ] October 3, 1799 . “… we are in great want of a supply of recruiting money unless some is immediately forwarded we shall be oblidged to desist from recruiting—as the Officers have no money of their own to advance, they nor their recruits have received a farthing of pay since we left Tennessee 1st. April, and they are labouring under great disadvantage, for the want of it.”...
88To Alexander Hamilton from John W. Livingston, Jr., 28 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor of reporting that my health is established so as to permit my joining my corps, which I shall do immediately— With Consideration I am Sir, Your Obdt. Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
89To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 28 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Scotch Plains, New Jersey, December 28, 1799. On January 3, 1800, Hamilton wrote to Smith : “Your different letters of the 23rd 24th and 28th. of December have been delivered to me.” Letter of December 28 not found. ]
90To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, [9 October 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Mount Vernon, October 9, 1798. Letter not found. ] “List of Letters from G—— Washington to General Hamilton,” Columbia University Libraries.
91To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Church, 6 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The bearer Dr D B Lynsen has earnestly and repeatedly urged me to recommend him to you for an appointment, as Surgeon, either in the Army or Navy. He has shown me certificates from many persons which speak highly of him as to his Medical Abilities with true affection & respect believe me Dear Sir Your obed Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
92To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 13 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a copy of a report received this morning from the Purveyor, relative to the quantity of Clothing, which, in his opinion, he will be able, under his arrangements, to turn weekly in to the public store &c &c I have the honor to be, with great respect your most Obdt Hb St ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
93To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus King, 20 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ London, October 20, 1799. Letter not found. ] “List of Letters from … Mr. King” to H, Columbia University Libraries.
94To Alexander Hamilton from Marinus Willett, 30 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Colonel Jelles A Fonda has signified a desire of receiving an appointment in the army—He served under me a Captain in the New York State Troops with much reputation—I know no man who I think more likely to do honor to a Military Commission than Mr Fonda— I am Sir Your very humble Servt ( ALS , MS Division, New York Public Library).
95To Alexander Hamilton from William Willcocks, 1 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that the Court-martial has proceeded untill there is no business before it— And am, With all consideration Your Obdt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
96To Alexander Hamilton from William Neilson, 12 November 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, November 12, 1798. “From the conversation we had on the Subject of field Artillery I made several experiments on this metal while at Salisbury.… I am now fully persuaded that guns can be made there … even lighter than brass.… I would request some discussion may be had before you leave the Seat of Government.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Neilson was a New York City...
97To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 28 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you appointments for Joshua Tennison and Thomas Burk as Cadets in the eighth regiment of Infantry. They are the Gentlemen mentioned in your letter of the 12th. instant. and am with great respect Your obedient Servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; LS , letterpress copy, James McHenry Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: "Filed."
98To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Dayton, [April 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
I intended to have crossed to N York this morning in compy. with Colo: Ogden for the purpose of suggesting to you some alterations very important to the military service both in the arrangements of the relative ranks of the Company officers, & of the recruiting districts. Indisposition has prevented me, but the Colonel persists in the intention. We have perfectly concurred in the alterations...
99To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 1 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose for your information a Copy of a letter to Col. Thomas Moore directing him to call a General Court Martial, the nature of the Charges against the Prisoners not admitting of delay— I am Sir Your obedt. Servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing McHenry to Thomas Lloyd Moore, April 1, 1799 ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
100To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 30 January 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is a letter just recd. from Doctor Osborn touching the object of his arrest. With great respect I have the honour to be Sir your ot St ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Samuel Osborne to McHenry, January 29, 1799 ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress ).