21To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 8 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] August 8, 1799 . Again requests extra pay for soldiers doing extra work. Reports that he has hired a boat “to remove the Garrison of Oswego.” States that “Several of our men are unwell.” Discusses the repair of Fort Niagara. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. See Rivardi to H, July 25, 1799 . See Rivardi to H, July 25, 1799 .
22To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 25 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of receiving last Evening your letter of the 25th. Ulto. which claims my warmest acknowledgments not only for the attention paid to my different requests, but also for the very delicate Manner in which you Notice an expression of my letter of the 21st. of March. The impropriety of it Struck me after the Post was gone. I Shall not endeavour to apologize for it by any other way...
23To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 18 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Doctor Coffin being at the Moment of his departure when I received the inclosed of the Brittish Comanding Officer at Fort George—I thought it would be a pleasing proof to you of the good harmony existing between the Garrisons. In haste I repeat the assurance of the respectfull consideration with which I have the honor to be Sir, Your Most Obedient & Very humble Servant ( ALS , Hamilton Papers,...
24To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 15 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Doctor Coffin will have the honor of presenting you this letter his being a very intelligent young officer—well acquainted with every thing concerning Niagara will enable him to give you a full account of what concerns this Garrison & particularly the Quarter Masters Department; he has taken with him the papers necessary for Settling the public debts contracted either for purchased articles or...
25To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 11 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of receiving your letter of the 25th. Ultimo & comunicated its contents to Doctor Coffin who is making his arrangements in consequence—I Shall take on me the responsibility of all his Accounts as Quarter Master & hope that the arrival of Some officer capable of conducting the business of that Department will Soon relieve me of the Task. I received also General orders of the...
26To 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...
27To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 27 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] June 27, 1799 . Encloses “a Map of river Miami, also a plan of The Fort of the Same Name.” States: “My health is I hope perfectly restored & as the fever has left me I trust soon to recover my usual Strength.” States that he is willing to remain at Niagara throughout the winter. Maintains that “a public Vessel on this lake … would I am Sure prove œconomical in the end.”...
28To 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.…”...
29To 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...
30To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 2 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] May 2, 1799 . Sends a plan of Michilimackinac. Defends his request for extra pay for extra duty. Quotes from the following letter which he received from the Issuing Commissary: “By a letter which I received yesterday from the Contractor I am instructed (as this Garrison does not exceed 50 Men) To give up Stores under my charge To The Commanding Officer.… I hold myself in...