1To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas H. Cushing, 26 November 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, November 26, 1798. “The enclosed observations on Arms, accoutrements, & Clothing, are Respectfully submitted, in answer to the queries which you did me the honor to make, on these subjects.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Cushing, a native of Massachusetts and a veteran of the American Revolution, had been acting adjutant and inspector of the Army from February,...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas H. Cushing, 1 July 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of War has directed me to enquire whether Lieut. Patrick McCarty of the third Regt. of infantry obeyed the order of the War department of the 2nd. of Sepr. 1799, directing all absent Officers of the 1st. Regt. of Artillerists & Engineers and of the first, second, third & fourth Regiments of Infantry to Report themselves to you within four months, and if so, whether any particular...
3Thomas H. Cushing to John Armstrong, 8 August 1814 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose copies of a letter from commodore Hotham of the 7th. instant, & my reply of the same date. It is presumed that Mr. Stewarts history, and the time and manner of his leaving this country are well known at Washington. His family resides in this town on a valuable real estate held in his name, and is in possession of considerable personal property which, it is...