5801To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 26 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have Received your letter of the 14th Instant & have now Inclosed to you a list of the officers of the 8th Regt in which we have made some alterations Altho I had strong Reasons to Believe that Mr Little woud be appointed to fill the Vacancy of Jno C Williams I did not Give him any such assurance, & he has only to Condemn himself for the expence he has been at In — to enter into Service I...
5802To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 26 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honor of presenting the 3d. monthly recruiting return of the 12th. Regt—It has been thus long necessarily delayed, for want of the returns from the second Grand divission, and paper to make it out upon—there are also fifty eight attestations of enlistment, you will observe there are 287. total enlisted & 251. deffinitively approved on inspection I have the honor to be Sir, With...
5803To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Bradley, 27 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Yours of the 13th. Instant has been received and agreeable to advice therein contained, I have Ordered Captain Brock to march his recruits to the Staunton rendezvous, where I expect to return in two or three days. If the Troops of the 4th. Regiment are likely to remain at Staunton for the Winter it is time some arrangments were making for their Winter Quarters, of this I should be glad to be...
5804To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 27 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
On the 27th. Instt. I received from Ebenezer Stevens Esquire a Return of military Supplies for each Regiment of Infantry; which he informed me he forwarded by your desire. I am aprehensive that ten Axes are not enough for a Regiment: I should suppose that one to each Mess would not be too many, especially in this Country where the Soldiers will cut their own Wood while in Camp; there ought...
5805To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 27 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Captain Williamson has the appearance and manners of a gentleman, possesses the character of a man of probity, is a good pen-man, and accurate at calculations—he has wealthy connections, to enter into the requisite suretyship, and, in my opinion, is, in every respect, very suitable to fill the post of Deputy-Pay-Master-General for the troops under your command, and, I have every reason to...
5806To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, 27 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Unless the Pay Master of the 16th. Regiment has been sup furnished with a second supply of Bounty Money I believe it will be wanted soon—I have distributed nearly all that was sent on in the first instance and am informed by some of the Captains that they shall soon be out—If I may be indulged I would inquire whether it is expected that the recruits now raising for the 16th. Regt. will be...
5807To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 27 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that Lieut. Dyson returned from Frederick Town last night, having delivered the French prisoners (fifty in number) to Genl. Baily, as will appear by the enclosed receipt. By his report Lieut Newnan’s command is thought necessary as a guard over them. There have been several new cases of the fever at the fort since the date of my last letter; but from the report...
5808To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 27 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have this moment received your letter of the 13th Instant. The last paragraph of which, stating the communication from the Secy of War on the Subject of the Hatts which I had fitted under your authority for my Regiment, and the decision thereupon, is not only unexpected, but distressing; little did I expect that in doing this business, which was intirely out of my line, and of course could...
5809To Alexander Hamilton from William K. Blue, 27 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am aware that my Resignation opposes my claim to established Rank in the Army, but I hope in settling the relative rank of the Officers of the present establishment that my former Services and experience will not be forgotten. I entered the army in the year 92, under that excellent Officer Genl. Wayne as a Volunteer, on the 17th. of July 93 I was Appointed a Cornet of Dragoons, on the 14th....
5810To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 28 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeable to your Request I enclose you, the Estimate, & Plan of Huts for a Regiment, with the price of the boards & nails necessary, for the same— I shall attend to your Request also of procuring a House, suitable for your Military family And am Sir with Great Consideration Your Hble St. ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing "Tools, Boards &c necessary for hutting a Regt." (...
5811To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 28 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is a Copy of a letter from the Accountant of the War Department, containing his information relative to the Claims upon due bills held by the first Regiment— I am with great respect Sir your obt Servt ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing William Simmons to McHenry, September 28, 1799 (copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
5812To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 28 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor of your favs. of the 13th. & 21st. also a copy of yours of the 12th to the Quarter Mr General—I have communicated the contents to the Secy at War who this morning informs me that upon application to the Secy of the Navy respecting an armed Vessell to take the Cannon &ca to New Orleans for the Posts on the Mississipi that at present there is none in Port belonging to the U...
5813To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Lloyd Moore, 28 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have had the honor of receiving your letters of the 19th. 20th. & 26th. Instant they shall be replied to in order. With respect to the two Cadets I request a short time to make up my mind as to the proper characters to be selected. As to the Offices of Inspector & Quarter Mr. I do not know of an Officer of my Regt. who can with propriety be recommended for either of those stations as they...
5814To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 28 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Permit me to introduce to you Mr. Abraham Fowler, he has always expressed an earnest desire to join this Regt. I formerly addressed you in his favour for a Company—I now solicit for him the oldest second Lieutenancy vacant in the Regt. and permit me to say, I am very anxious that he may have the appointment, fully confident, he will do honor to the station. I have never before expressed myself...
5815To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 28 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that on the 26th. Capt. Bennet sent to the Regimental Rendezvous 1 Sergeant & six Privates & yeasterday Capt. Kirkland arrived with 36. recruits in good order—Enclosed are 18. attestations received last evening from Capt. Fondey— I have the honor to inform you that I have reconnoitred the Country, agreable to your wish, and cannot find any more eligiable Camp,...
5816To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 29 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
As some difficulty has arrisen in procuring a proper place for an Encampment in the neighbourhood of this Town on account of objections made by some of the Inhabitants to the cutting of Wood, notwithstanding they were told that they would be paid for their Wood; I have to request the favour of you to authorize me to make Averysborough the Regimental Rendezvous if I should find it necessary ;...
5817To Alexander Hamilton from Starling Archer, 29 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is with pleasure I (in my Father’s Absence) acknowledge the reciept of your kind Epistle for which I return my unfeigned thanks, I have been informed by a Gentleman who hath lately returned from Philadelphia that I stand second Candidate upon the list for Surgeon’s Mate, I hope it will not be long before the Appointments take place as I am extreemly anxious to enter into the Service, Any...
5818To Alexander Hamilton from George Davis, 30 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Stephen Van Rensellair and Ab: Van Veghten Esqrs. have been so obleidging as to give me letters of Recommendation to you, expressing my Wish to have an appointment, as an Offircer in the Permanent Army of the United states—Which letters I presume you have receivd before this time—As they did not designate the office Which I am desi r ous of obtaining—I beg leave to State to you that my Wishes...
5819To Alexander Hamilton from Jacob Kingsbury, 30 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
With the greatest pleasure I do myself the honor of congratulating you on your appointment to the command of the United States Army, with much satisfaction I anticipate the pleasure of Acting under the command of one who has gained so much reputation both in the Cabinet and field— I have now Sir, to inform you that on the 29th of last April I left Camp at Loftus’s Heights by permission from...
5820To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 30 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you Copies of two Contracts entered into with Elias B Dayton for the supply of the Troops in the State of New Jersey—one of them for the remainder of the present year and the other for the year One thousand eight hundred— I am Sir with great respect Your obedient servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; LS , letterpress copy, James McHenry Papers,...
5821To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 30 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have conferred with General Dayton on the subject of Yours of the 28th. and we agree in opinion, that the most convenient dimensions for hutts, would be a front of eighteen feet, by a depth of eighteen feet; one of these hutts, we conceive would be amply sufficient for fifteen men, which number agreably to the Regulations for the order and discipline of the troops of the United States:...
5822To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 30 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have heretofore, recommended Mr. Joseph Wright, alone, for the appointment of a Cadet, in the eleventh regiment, not having had sufficient information of character, in respect to some others who have applyed themselves to me, as to be able to make recommendations in their favor, as soon as I shall be enabled, I shall make the selection of another, and communicate with you accordingly. In the...
5823To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 30 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have this morning received your private and confidential Letter of the 19th. inst, from the post office at new Rochelle; it pains me to have the appearance of being so long inattentive to your communications. I have written to the Asst. Ajt. Genl. expressing my wish, that some more direct mode of communication, may be adopted, injury and inconvenience, may arise, if some alteration does not...
5824To Alexander Hamilton from Eli B. Clemson, 1 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I this day have arivd Agreeable to your orders I take the oportunity of Reporting myself I With pleasure Acknowledge the Receipts of your Letters Your Honor will permit me to be your vary Obd Hl Servt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On the cover a note reads: "Filed in peculiar file."
5825To Alexander Hamilton from John Adlum, 1 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt. Irwin’s company marched last week for Fort Mifflin, and I sent with them two of the prisoners that are under trial and whose sentence I forwarded to you viz. Robt. Brown and George Tyson, John Lewis who the other prisoner tried is still in gaol here. Enclosed is the monthly return of the troops now lying at this place. I am going to Easton to day and will forward you the monthly return...
5826To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 1 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 28th ultimo, given an extract of a letter from Colonel Bentley—As a full answer I enclose my letter to General Swan to whom the Hogshead of Clothing was addressed—By this letter you will perceive all the invoices went forward—but the General it seems did not forward a Copy of the invoice as is usual—It is proper to observ e that the Hogshead was by order of...
5827To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 2 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have enquired particularly of Mr William Miller the Commissioner of the Revenue, respecting a Character from the 10th Regiment suitable to be appointed a deputy to reside with you. Mr. Miller strongly recommends Major George Stevenson of Pittsburg, as well qualified in all respects for the appointment—he is represented by Mr Miller who has done business with him constantly for near fifteen...
5828To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 2 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In your next letter to the Secretary of War I wish you to enquire of him whether there is a Sufficiency of woolen Overralls for the troops who are entitled to them this fall and if any are expected to be made by me—It is really necessary I should have this information soon and may prevent me from having to state to you that White Cloth is not to be had here with perfect Consideration I remain...
5829To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 2 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Eben. Stevens Agent for the War Department has the honor of laying before Major General Hamilton the following estimate of Carpenters tools necessary for hutting a Regiment. vizt. Three wood axes to each Company— 30 For the field & Staff— 20 Two cross cut saws & ten hand saws— 12 Six In. Augers Six hammers Twelve Masons trowels Two doz board nail gimblets Six Carpenters Adzes Two broad axes A...
5830To Alexander Hamilton from Nathan Heald, 2 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have lately seen in a publick paper an advertisement from the Secretary at War wherein he has requested all Officers who are absent from command, who belong to the four first Regiments to report themselves to your honour, by letter. I had the honour to receive the appointment of an Ensign in the second Regiment of Infantry in March last, and accepted of the same by letter in due season, and...
5831To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 2 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have Received your letters of the 19th and 20th of September I take the liberty to Recommend Mr Thomas Burk & Joshua Tennison as Cadets as I Believe they are Equally Capable of performing the duties of that office to any who have been Recommended & have for several months past at their own Expence Rendered Verry Essential service to the Recruiting of the Regiment On the Subject of your...
5832To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 2 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I was yesterday Honored with your favour of the 27 of Sepr. and ask pardon for the omission of Mr. Chews name in my letter of the 22nd—In May last Mr Brown was recommended for the appointment of Capt. in place of Mr. Chew declined; since which I have been informed that Genl. Jedidiah Huntington had wrote in favour of some other Gentleman, and recived for answer from the Secretary of War that...
5833To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 2 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 27th. ulto. and of enclosing the original Letter of Capt. Kissam dated the 19th. of Septr. expressive of his wish to resign. I also inclose you the accounts of the Paymaster of the 12th. Regt. relative to the receipts and disbursement of the several sums of money forwarded to him by the Pay Office— No. 1. states the receipt on...
5834To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The officers of cavalry are in want of their pay, and have no paymaster to act for them. It would be an accommodation to them and great convenience to me if the mode you shall devise for the appointment of paymasters to the 1st. and 2d. Artillery Regiments can be also adopted with respect to the cavalry. There is a Lieutenant William C Rogers of the cavalry who lives in Philadelphia, is spoken...
5835To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will perceive from the enclosed report by Mr. Thomas Billington that the new uniform Coat proposed for the Cavalry will cost the United States One dollar and seventy five Cents per Coat more than the established uniform. Unless there are some strong inducing considerations with you for preferring the new I shall give orders to the Purveyor to proceed in having a sufficient number of Coats...
5836To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In answer to your letter of the 1. October instant I inclose you copies of the Contracts for supplying the Troops in North Carolina for the present Year. You will find that they contain a provision for transportation. I cannot therefore think that the application has been made to the Contractor who certainly has received no instruction whatever from me. I suspect it has been to the person who...
5837To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am just returned from my visit to the Eastern Sea board, and have opened all the General orders of which I will officially accuse reception by the 1st mail. One article of that which relates to promotions Seems to let me Some hopes of Coming in for the vacant Lieut. Colonelship of the Second Regiment. if you think I am not to be considered in the case of the exception in extraordinary Cases,...
5838To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The deeds for the two lotts at Green-Brook, which I had prepared, from an actual survey, have been executed by the owners and acknowled by them and their wives, respectively, in due form—They remain as escrows, untill payment of the consideration money, which is expected, by them, immeadiately agreably to my assurances, which I doubt not, will be verified, to their satisfaction, The amount is...
5839To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
This morning I received yours of the 1st instant—Woolen Overalls ’till very lately have been greatly deficint—as fast as they have been received they have supplied the most pressing calls—I have been very successful in getting on the supplies of Clothing lately as you will perceive by the next return which will be with you shortly—Major Bradleys supply shall be forwarded without a moments...
5840To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Lloyd Moore, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Yours of the 30th. Ulto. I recd. yesterday. The particular subject of the dispute between Cap. Johnston & Lt. Irving was this. Cap. Johnston advocated the French nation by saying that notwithstanding the treatment we have recd. he would rather take part with it, than with Great Britain, or words to this effect. The other expressed himself warmly in favor of G. Britain and (I believe) declared...
5841To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a copy of General Pinckneys letter to me from Newport. I have also enclosed, unsealed, a second letter to General Pinckney accompanied by yours to me—If you approve of this communication be pleased to seal it, and let be forwarded to him. I have the honour to be Sir Your Most Obed Sevt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Charles Cotesworth Pinckney to...
5842To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In answer to yours of the 1st. Inst. giving an extract from Major Jacksons Letter to you, I enclose to you a Copy of my Letter to Captain Gates which is the only communication I ever had with him; it was never intended as an instruction, but merely to show him that his Company could be paid two Months Pay with the same labour that would be required to pay one. The allusion to two months Pay is...
5843To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Bradley, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieut Lewis has Just Shewn me you r letter ordering him to Willmington in Delaware he will of necessity be detained a few days to settle his affairs at this place, and I dont see how I can form a Court without him & I wish to be inform’d whether his recruits are to go with him to Wilmington with him , or not. In hast I am yours with respect— ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
5844To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose for your information, copy of Instructions to Brigadier General Wilkinson dated the 22nd. March 1797, and copies of two letters, one dated the 2nd. August 1798, the other the 31st. January 1799. With great respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedt. servant, ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; LS , letterpress copy, James McHenry Papers, Library of...
5845To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secy of War has informed me that Lt. Fergus who was at Fort Johnston Wilmington North Carolina, was detained there for want of the means of transportation, and that to obviate any difficulty on the Subject, the interference of the Qr Mr Genl. might possibly be wanted—In conformity with this information I shall take measures if you shall please to direct it that the means of transport shall...
5846To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph H. Dwight, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeable to the Secratarys orders I have to inform your Honor of the reason that I am not on duty, I have not as yet received any orders, and am now waiting your Honors pleasure in this place, If I am to recruit soon, I should consider it as a favor if I might be permited to do it in the State of Connecticut—Your Honor will please direct to me in this place— With due respect Yr. Honors most...
5847To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 28th ultimo through the War Office this Morning Haver s acks made of tow Cloth or Ticklenberg has invariably been furnished the Soldier for carrying his Provisions—The Knapsack cannot be used for this purpose however accomodated for they are Painted and therefore cannot be cleansed by Washing, which is necessary every time any considerable quantity of...
5848To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Lane, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Having seen an advertisement of the Secretary of War under date of the 2nd of Septr. Induce me to beleive that my letters Heretofore addressed to you have not come to hand— In consequence of which I have again tho’t proper to trouble you with information that I wait your commands at Charlesburgh—I am Dr Sir with esteem and respect your Obt. and Hbl. Svt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
5849To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honor to acknowledge the recipt of your letter of the 18th Sept., and in answer beg leave to state, that I have made enquirery respecting the situation of Daniel Bliss; and find that thier is no circomstances either official, or in the Public Opinion, from the situation of the parties that would render it (in my opinion) prudent to comply with thier request; or at least none that...
5850To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honor to acknowledge the recipt of your confidential letter of the 19th Sept.; and in answer would beg leave to observe, that from the short and imperfect acquaintance I have had with the Officers of the Regiment I am induced to believe that Capt. Meigs, or Lieut. Waters Clark, would either of them do well in the department of Inspectorship, Capt. Meigs was Adjutant to Colo. Webb’s...