1To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 11 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I this day received your letter circular bearing date the 20th. of Sep. last. Not expecting orders as Soon do not expect to leave this until Monday but if possible will sooner, and make no delay until I reach the destined place, after which will most implicitly comply with the other orders— I am with the highest Sentiments of respect &c Sir Yr. Ob H St. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 22 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I arrived at this place on Saturday the 20th. at 5 Oclock A.M. I have complied with the orders of your Circular letter and now wait for further orders. I am with the highest regard Sir Yr. Ob H St. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On the cover H wrote a draft of his reply: "He will report himself to Major Cass & take his orders."
3To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 30 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In obedience to an order of the Hon’ble James McHenry Secy of War, of the 15th Inst I have the honor to report myself as Lieutenant & Qr Master of the 1st US. Regiment of Infantry, on leave of absence for the recovery of my health, I am at present unfit for duty, herewith you have inclosed evidence of my situation— I have now to request of you, a furlough for the reestablishment of my health...
4To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 7 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
My health is so far established as to justify my reporting for duty—Therefore will receive your Orders to be acted upon. On the first day of November— Should it be consistent with the publick weal I will make some small requests. My private concerns are not inconciderable and they have been neglected for five years—I wish to remain on furlough until the first day of January 1800 which time...
5To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 1 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
When I received your letter dated New-York May the 2nd. 1799 I was confined to my Bed and unable to answer it. and since my convalescence, have conceived the etiquette might be dispensed with as some time had elapsed— In compliance with your mild instructions, I am sorry to inform you that my health is not yet reestablished, but anticipate the salubrious air of my native County, will eradicate...
6To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 2 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I arrived here the 13th. of August for the purpose of reestablishing my health, by use of the Mineral Waters—My expectations have been fully met, for I have regained Ten pounds of flesh. I mean to Continue here until the 15th. at wh. time anticipate my health will be entirely good, and on the 1st. of October Shall (without accident) report for duty— I am with the greatest respect and esteem...
7To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 15 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The day before yesterday Major Cass announced an order, directing me to hold myself in readiness to march the recruits at this place in 10 or 12 days to Pittsburg—To do this without an advance of four months pay would occasion me to sacrifice property that I cannot do—therefore if the advance cannot be made you will please accept my resignation—although it may be unprecedented to make an...
8To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 4 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
There is nothing more disagreeable, in my ideas, to a Military Man than to be under the necessity of demanding from his country justice, “and if I think correctly” a compliance with her contract, but as disagreeable as the feelings of a Soldier may be, Yet I am compeled from necessity as well as to ascertain my right to lay before you a claim I have on the U. States and claim your official aid...
9To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 20 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
On seeing your advertisement respecting the Officers of the four old Regiments, am some what alarmed and more so when I reflect on the circumstance of not receiving an an swer to my last report; which was dated the 1st. of October, and announcing my fitness for duty a duplicate was forwarded the next post—in those letters I requested leave of absence until the 1st. day of January & as I have...