11To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 15 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] May 15, 1800 . “Since I had the honor of writing To you last concerning the affair which you ordered me To examine, I was informed … That General Hunter & perhaps the Duke of Kent would in the Course of a few Weeks arrive at Fort George on business respecting their Government. It is probable in that case that they will pay a visit To This Garrison & I feel not a little...
12To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 12 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] December 12, 1799 . Discusses need for medical supplies, the difficulty of operating without a quartermaster, and the relative weakness of the garrison. States: “… Captain Laughton Spoke To me Since his return as if it was a matter fixed upon & as if he was already appointed for the Superintendance of the construction as well as for the command of the Vessel when built—he...
13To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 31 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I was honored this Moment with your letters of the first & third Instant. The Mail arriving & Setting off this time on Muster day, is a circumstance which will prevent my Sending now the Monthly Garrison papers for October, & my answering fully to Several of your queries. I will endeavour by next post to be as explicit as the Subject admits with regard to estimates of repairs &a. I Shall only...
14To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 28 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] April 28, 1799 . Asks that soldiers employed in the quartermaster’s department be given extra pay for extra work. States that Dr. John G. Coffin, surgeon’s mate and acting quartermaster general, has had to assume responsibility for such payments and that he should be reimbursed. Also states: “… the State of my health is Such as To induce me To sollicit To be relieved.… I...
15To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 12 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] June 12, 1799 . Reports that “The British Garrison continues To Work with all Speed at Fort George.… Captn. Pilkington who is the Engineer comunicated all the drawings relative To The execution of the place with a confidence extremely pleasing. It is him who constructed fort Miami & he has lent me all the papers in his possession by which I Shall be able To frame a Plan.…”...
16To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 21 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I would not have taken the liberty of troubling you by this Post, if a Matter of infinite concern to me had not occurred Since my last; The long expected decision concerning the Court of Inquiry being a few days ago the topic of a conversation among Some of my acquaintances—I was informed that Captain Bruff had expressed great hopes of anulling the proceedings because I Kept the Comand of this...
17To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 8 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] May 8, 1800 . Reports that his investigation has uncovered evidence that “a discharged Soldier” was “guilty of Killing Indian horses” and that the Tuscaroras, who were present at the inquiries, “Seemed to be perfectly pleased” with the evidence obtained. States that he has been “Sollicited To give Some Assistance Towards establishing a road from Tantawantee” to Niagara and...
18To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 2 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to acknowledge a letter of Mr. Ellery Assistant Adjutant General—containing regulations for the allowances granted to travelling Officers—they have been comunicated to the Gentlemen of this Garrison. The Subject of this letter which will be conveyed by a private opportunity (its importance to me not allowing my feelings to wait untill next post) is Some information given to me yesterday...
19To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 30 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] May 30, 1799 . Acknowledges “your letter of the 2d. instant, respecting The Superintendant of Indian Affairs.” Describes repairs that have been made under his direction to Fort Niagara. States that among those individuals on boats passing the fort there was “… no body who could excite Suspicions—Most of those people being either Known traders from Schenectady or comon...
20To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 20 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Fort Niagara [ New York ] June 20, 1800 . “I am honored this day with your letters dated May 31st. & June 5th. I Shall certainly pay the greatest attention To the hint contained in the former—& the necessity alone will impell me To receive in a public Maner the persons alluded To; indeed I fancy there is little probability of a visit of the Duke’s—as to the General I Suppose he will come...