1To Alexander Hamilton from Hezekiah Bissell, 3 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
In conformity to instructions which Major Rivardi has received, authorizing him to appoint a Q Master to this Post, I have the honor to acquaint you, that he, on the 1st. Inst. granted that appointment to me. I hope it will not be deemed incompatible with the duties of my Profession, & that I shall be allowed the usual compensation. I must apologize for troubling you with this, but beg that...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Hezekiah Bissell, 13 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I embrace the earliest opportunity to inform you of my arrival at this place; the necessary preprarations for my departure occupied a short time, the badness of the Roads, inclemency of the & my being unavoidably detained several days at West Niagara from crossing the River, oblidged me to proceed less rapidly than I ardently desired most respectfully I am Sir your obdt. & hble Sert. ( ALS ,...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Hezekiah Bissell, 23 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
being absent from Hartford a few days past, I recd. yours of Novr. 11th this day; shall repair to Niagara with all possible expidition, & put myself under the order of Major Rivardi. With consideration Your hble & obedt. Sert. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
4To Alexander Hamilton from Hezekiah W. Bissell, 9 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In a letter recently recd. from the Secty. of War, I am inform’d that the President of the United States, has appointed me a Surgeons Mate, in the Army of the U.S. By the Secty. I am directed, in case I accept, to inform you of the fact. Of my accepte. you will please Sir to consider this as my signification. I have the Honor to be, with Respect, Sir, your Obedt Sert. NB. Any communication...