121From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
A Capt Bruff of the first Regiment of Artillery will arrive here in a day or two on his way to Maryland, where as you are informed, he will be employed in Recruiting a Company. I request that for this purpose he may be furnished with money Cloathing Knapsacks Camp Kettles & Canteens— ( ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
122From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 6 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a letter from Col. Powell in recommendation of Mr. Wyllys Silliman—Col. Parker, in his letter of the twenty eighth of August again urges the appointment of Mr. Robert Little heretofore recommended to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr. Jon. C. Williams by him as an officer in the eighth regiment. With great respect I am Sir & & ( Df , in the handwriting of...
123From John Adams to James McHenry, 14 August 1799 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed are is a letter from Judge Bourne of Rhode Island recommending Dr Benjamin Mason to be a surgeon & physician. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
124From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 16 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, June 16, 1799. States: “… the recruiting service … is … now in a course of execution in all the states from Massachusetts inclusively to Virginia inclusively. Thus the necessity of expedition in regard to the supplies becomes more & more urgent.…” ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
125From John Adams to James McHenry, 27 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have received the letter of Gen. Hamilton, inclosed in yours of 22 July, which I return as you desire. I see no material or reasonable objection against the appointment of Mr Thomas Y How to be a second lieutenant in the eleventh regiment. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
126From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 1 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the enclosed letter from Mr Stevens respecting the provisions at Fort Jay that it may be for the instruction of to serve as information for the Accountants. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
127From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 10 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You have been informed As Captain Meigs stands first on the list of Captains for the thirteenth regiment he will take the place of succeed Major Huntingdon who has resigned in the regular course of Military promotion. Colonel Taylor is anxious that the promotion appointment should take place, and I would beg leave to call your attention to the subject— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y....
128From John Adams to James McHenry, 9 September 1799 (Adams Papers)
I have no objection to the promotions or appointments proposed in your list, inclosed in your favor of 31st August. I return you all the papers. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
129From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 20 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Being ignorant of the present situation of Lieut. Lewis, I take the liberty of referring the inclosed to you; begging the favour of you, should you be possessed of the information to direct it With great respect &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
130From John Adams to James McHenry, 8 May 1799 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed is a letter from Miles Carey inclosing a certificate from Capt Samuel Eddens. Mr. Cary I suppose wishes to be promoted from a cadet to a lietenant. yours MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.