1To Alexander Hamilton from Abraham Ellery, 18 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor of enclosing an Abstract of the Monthly Recruiting Returns of the 12 Additional Regiments, as furnishing the most accurate account of the number of men enlisted, though from there having been but few Returns transmitted since March, it cannot be supposed to be a very exact statement. From other Documents in the Office, & from information presumed correct, though not official,...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Abraham Ellery, 10 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Colo. Ogden’s letter, recommending Lieut. Brinley to the appointment of Brigade Quarter Master, was put into my hands, this morning, to have any objections stated against it, that might exist. There are none, however, on the part of this Office. The uncertainty of Mr. Brinleys acceptance of a situation here, was stated to the Adjutant General, at the time I had his leave, and your Sanction, to...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Abraham Ellery, 14 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I do my self the honor of enclosing you my accounts and vouchers for monies disbursed by me in this Office, and also the Accountant of War’s letter, finally rejecting and returning them; at the same time, I feel a sensible regret and mortification, in again intruding upon your time, and tasking your patience; a regret & mortification, encreased, by my unavoidably feeling myself, in some...
4To Alexander Hamilton from Abraham Ellery, 30 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor of enclosing an Abstract of the Inspection Returns of Major Jackson’s Districts; the District Inspection Return of March was unaccompanied by the Company Inspection Returns, nor have they been received since; those of April were forwarded with that of the District. The Abstract is formed from both of them; though the errors and inaccuracies so obvious in all these Returns,...
5To Alexander Hamilton from Abraham Ellery, 18 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed, I have the honor of submitting to your sanction, my account of monies disbursed for quarters in New York, previous to their being furnished by the public; the reimbursement of which is provided for by Regulations of the War Department, issued in General Orders of March 11th. The account bears date begins May 27. 1799 & is carried to August 1st. 1799, at which time rent commenced upon...