151From John Adams to James McHenry, 26 September 1798 (Adams Papers)
The inclosed address and petition from the Hudson independent rangers should have been transmitted to you sometime ago; but in my distress it has been omitted. You will please to give them such an answer as our rules and circumstances will admit of. I am &c MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
152From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 21 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eighteenth instant, and written the enclosed, in consequence, to Major Rivardi— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
153From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 10 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, July 10, 1799. Quotes from Josias Carvel Hall’s letter of June 25, 1799 , concerning the shortage of clothing and states: “I trust that … the deficiencies complained of have been obviated. The continually increasing catalogue is very embarrassing.” LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
154From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 3 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, December 3, 1799. “… In conformity with your letter of the 25th of November I have written to Colonel Hamtramck requesting him to point out the individual officers whose ignorance is so strongly spoken of in his letter of the 5th of October. The remark of the Colonel did not appear to me to be directed particularly against late appointments but to embrace all appointments for the...
155From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, December 4, 1799. “I take the liberty to request of you information whether the claims of old Soldiers who served in the Revolution war, are still admissible. I make this inquiry to Serve an old Soldier who has consulted me on the subject.” Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. In MS this word is “Served.”
156From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 18 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the enclosed letter from Lt. Peyton and recommend as he has made the rect offer a condtn of continuance in service that his resignation be accepted— I would thank you to inform me and Major Cass who is at Wilmington of the decision in the case as soon as possible of the decision in the case. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
157From John Adams to James McHenry, 16 August 1799 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed is a letter from Augustus de Grasse. I know not why his pay is withheld I pray you to make some inquiry into this gentlemans affair, & let me know the result. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
158From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 9 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you some letters in recommendation of Mr. Hedgeman Thom whom Col. Parker wishes to be appointed an Officer in his regiment— The Colonel is very anxious that the vacancies in his regiment be filled, and I would recommend very much wish that it be done as speedily as possible— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
159From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 18 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, June 18, 1799. Quotes an extract from Major Daniel Jackson’s letter of June 6, 1799 , concerning the shortage of clothing and lack of money to pay recruits. Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
160From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The inclosed letter to Capt Henry speaks its own object. As his company was is ordered to march for this place Not knowing whether he may not be himself in Philadelphia nor whether his Company will have marched or not from Reading, I trouble you with it and request that you will have it forwarded according to circumstances. With great respect I have the honor to be Sir Yr Obedt St ( ADf ,...
161From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 27 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
If Lieut. Peyton’s resignation is not definitive, I request that the acceptance of it may be suspended—He has written me a letter for which it is indispensable that he should be arrested. I request to be inform’d without delay as to his situation— with great respect &c Send me if you please a copy of Lt. Peyton’s letter which I forwarded in mine of the 18th. ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan...
162From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 19 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed I have the honor to transmit to you an extract of a letter from Govr. Trumbull of the 10th. instant recommending Mr. Peleg Sanford Mason as a Cadet in the Col: Taylor’s Regt.: with my request that it may be attended to— With great respect &c— (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
163From John Adams to James McHenry, 15 May 1800 (Adams Papers)
I request you to transmit copies of the law for reducing the twelve regiments which passed yesterday to Major Generals Hamilton & Pinckney & also to the commandant of brigades with orders to the Major Generals to make immediate arrangements, for reducing those regiments on the fourteenth day of June I pray you also in concert with the Secretary of the Treasury to make seasonable preparations...
164From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 31 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Upon examination I find that it is Mr. Richard Taylor and not Captain Edmund Taylor to whom Col. Parker refers in his letter of the twenty fifth instant. This gentleman is a Lieutenant—I must trouble you for the requisite information Enclosed are the inaccurately dated commissions &c With perfect respect ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
165From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 12 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Col. Parker, in his leter of the sixth of November nominates Mess. Tennison and Burke as Cadets in his regiment—I would recommend that these Gentlemen be immediately appointed— With great res ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). H’s note on the cover reads: "Pay Master General Money —for Park er’s companies of Artilly Particular Officers Acceleration."
166From John Adams to James McHenry, 31 March 1800 (Adams Papers)
The President of the United States requests of the Secretary of War, immediate information, whether the commissions have been sent to all the officers of the army or not, and if not, how many remain to be sent. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
167From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 26 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed Annexed I have the honor to transmit you the copy of the a letter from Col: Ogden of the 25th. concerning Lt. Reading. I beg leave to recommend the Acceptance of the resignation With great respect &— (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
168From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a letter from Captain Ths. Chandler to Col. Rice relative to a resignation of his Commission— Upon reviewing my files for December I do not find any letter on the subject— From the circumstances stated you will, I presume, think it proper to accept the resignation—I would thank you to inform me without delay, of the Decision in the case ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How,...
169From John Adams to James McHenry, 24 August 1798 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed is a letter from Ebenezer Stocher & votes of a company of Infantry, under the name of the Newbury Port federal volunteers, offering their services. I pray you to answer them, accepting their services and to send their officers their commissions. I am Sir / your most humble servant MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
170From John Adams to James McHenry, 22 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
On Saturday Dr. Waterhouse made me a visit & introduced Dr Lyman Spalding whose appearance justifys the character given him in the inclosed letter. I believe we shall not find a more proper appointment. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
171From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Colonel Read proposes Doctor Roger Cutler as Surgeon, Mr. Francis Blake as Cadet, and Lieut. Abner Paster as Quarter Master to his regiment. I would recommend that these Gentlemen be immediately appointed. Col. Read is particularly anxious for the appointment of a Surgeon. W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
172From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 12 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received a letter from Cap — McClellan of the 1st. Regt. of Art. & Eng. urging the want necessity of money for the recruiting service concerning which he says he has already written to you without receiving an Answer. I must also beg leave also to remind you of an Application in favor of Mr. Hosack as Capt. McClellan States the it, almost, impossible of to proceed ing in recruiting for...
173From John Adams to James McHenry, 5 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
Last night I received the two letters inclosed dated Natchez 2d May & 10th August from David Fero, ensign third regiment. I pray you to inform me if you have any official information, relative to the subject, & to report to me your opinion what is proper to be done. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
174From John Adams to James McHenry, 12 October 1798 (Adams Papers)
The inclosed Resolutions and Address of the Officers of the Greens Troop of Horse &c Letter from Governor Sevier and the Letter from Allen Gillespie and Alexander Nelson I pray you answer with all the respect and Civility that is due to them: and to Accept of the offered service of the volunteer Corps, according to the Rules, by which you have answered all other Offers of a like kind. I am /...
175From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 11 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed are extracts from letters of Colonel Hamtramck. I would thank you for a supply of the articles of War, and of the regulations for the — discipline of the troops— With great respect ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
176From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 23 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The letter with the inclosed came to hand the day preceding my leaving the City for this place. The hurry of the first moments here prevented my sending it sooner. Oh mad! mad! mad! Yrs. Affecly. ALS , The Sol Feinstone Collection, Library of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia. McHenry to H, first letter of May 20, 1800 . See H to Aaron Ogden, May 8, 1800, note 1 .
177From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 22 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, August 22, 1799. “… I send you … some extracts from Col. Hall’s letter of the fourteenth of this month. He … requests a supply of money for recruiting purposes. I must revive my request on this subject. I should wish a supply to be sent on sufficiently large to make up the complement of three fourths of the several regiments.…” Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton...
178From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 19 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a letter from General Wilkinson which has just been delivered to me. It was a brought by the Gentleman whom the General recommends. His appearance is much in his favour, and I do not hesitate to advise that the wish of General Wilkinson with respect to him be complied with. W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
179From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 29 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
General Hamilton respectfully transmits the Secy of War the copy of a letter to Col Hamtramck on the subject of the Galley. It will shew what has been deemed by him the most eligible step— ( AL , The Indiana Historical Society Library, Indianapolis).
180From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 14 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lt. Leonard Williams has been recommended to me as Quarter Master to the second regiment of Artillerists in such a manner that I can have no doubt of confide in his fitness for the station. This being the — Altho’ There is no commandant to this regiment but I will, nevertheless appoint Lt. Willi with your permissi appoint yet if you approve Lt. Williams to act as Quarter Master. ( Df , in the...
181From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 28 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you an application for the post of Deputy Quarter Master; as also one for that of surgeon. With great respect I am Sir & & ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
182From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I find by your letter of the thirtieth of August that Hezekiah W. Bissel one of the a Surgeon’s Mate has been particularly directed to obey my commands—It is not mentioned where he resides—I woul d thank to give me the information immediately as I wish to send him — to a distant command quarter— With g ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
183From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, [17 March 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the draft of a third Bill. I shall quickly send you that of a fourth which will comprise whatsoever may remain. Yrs. truly ALS , The Sol Feinstone Collection, Library of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia; ALS (photostat), James McHenry Papers, Library of Congress. The draft has not been found, but this was the draft of a “bill relative to the articles of war.” See...
184From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The bearer of this is Doctor Brown of the first regiment of Artillerists who has been ordered by his the commanding officer of the western Army to repair to the service of his regiment in this quarter. He goes to Trenton for the settlement of his accounts—after which it will probably be most expedient to attach him to the battallion destined for the field under Major Tousarde. With great...
185From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inclose you a copy of a letter from Colonel Smith with my answer. You will therefore be possessed of all the facts which may enable you to judge of the propriety of allowing Compensation to Lieutt. Cocks for his extra duties— with great respect ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
186From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 17 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 14th. instant enclosing Regulations respecting certain Supplies and objects of special and extra expence has been delivered to me. I have likewise received Regulations respecting Quarters and servants to officers, and shall do whatever may depend upon me towards carrying them into effect. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
187From John Adams to James McHenry, 13 May 1799 (Adams Papers)
I do myself the honor to inclose to you a letter to me of the 2d, from Mr Ashley Colton, with three certificates, inclosed in it from Gentlemen, whom I know to be of the very best character for probity. I pray you to consider these papers, and do as justice and prudence shall dictate. I have the honor to be Sir your very humble &c MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
188From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 19 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have given orders to Capt. Morris to take immediate measures for the purpose of conducting the French prisoners from Baltimore at to Frederick Town, agreeably to the request of the Secretary of the navy, and to your direction With great respect I am, Sir & Captain Morris will particularly employ for the purpose the detachment of Infantry under the command of Lieutenant Newman. ( Df , in the...
189From John Adams to James McHenry, 29 April 1799 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed is a letter from Mr Thatcher, member of congress recommending Major Joseph Savage to be a lieutenant Col commandant of the second regiment of Artillerists & engineers. You will please to consider this when you consider other applications for the same vacancy I am Sir your servant MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
190From John Adams to James McHenry, 24 June 1799 (Adams Papers)
I return the letters of Gen. Pinckney and your answers inclosed in yours of 17th. There is no occasion for any comments on my part. I cannot refrain however from expressing a high gratification in the intelligence activity and zeal exhibited by the Gen. and my entire satisfaction with your answers. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
191From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 8 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send enclose to you a letter from Lt. Wands who bears in his regiment the character of an useful officer. He has been particularly serviceable in the recruiting business. Unless there be something — or a special interposition in his favour improper I think it would be attended with advantage to the public If it is not thought that the precedent would be an inconvenient one I think the...
192From John Adams to James McHenry, 23 July 1799 (Adams Papers)
I am so continually entertained with applications to be chaplains & surgeons, that I pray you to give me some idea of your designs upon this important subject. Inclosed is a letter from Dr. Blake. Be so good as to send me a list of the twelve candidates to be Surgeons of Col Rice’s regiment. Are we to appoint regimental surgeons or only hospital surgeons? MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
193From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inclose you an extract of a letter from Colonel Hall relative to articles going to Baltimore. Would it not be better to send them to Havre de Grace that being the Regimental Rendezvous— (Copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
194From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 10 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a letter from Major Hopkins on the subject of relative rank— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
195From John Adams to James McHenry, 5 October 1798 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed are Recommendations of Rufus Graves and Joseph Dunham, from Mr Freeman and Letters from themselves requesting Appointments in the Army. And some notes of Observations made to me verbally and put down on paper at my desire, which you may consider at present and return to me when I meet you again, if ever DLC : James McHenry Papers.
196From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have mislaid the lists of Officers in the fifth and Sixth regiments—You will much oblige by me by sending new lists ones— With great respect ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
197From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 16 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosing are letters from Captain Jordan and Lieutenant Soper offering a resignation of their commissions Col. Hunnewell urges strongly that they be accepted— Enclosed is an extract of a letter from Major Rivardi which I send you for your information. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
198From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 24 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, October 24, 1799. The description of this letter in the dealer’s catalogue reads: “Refers to ‘the evils which attend the delay of money—Among the rest the keeping of the Troops out of Winter Quarters to suffer the rigours of the advancing season.… If the contentment and attachment of the troops are to be aimed at, there must be a material change in the plan which has hitherto been...
199From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed are letters from Lieus. Noyce and Hinman offering to resign their commissions. You I would thank you to inform me without delay whether they of the acceptance of the resignations will be accepted . ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
200From John Adams to James McHenry, 18 September 1799 (Adams Papers)
In answer to your favor of the 7th. I consent with pleasure to the appointment of Thomas Pinckney Jun. a lieutenant in the 1st regiment of Artillerists & Engineers. Gen. Pinckneys letter I return. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.