1From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 2 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the enclosed letter. You will make enquiry into the character and circumstances of the writer, and report verbally. to m ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 16 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of yesterday— If the complainants soldiers in question were enlisted as Artificers they ought to receive pay as such whether constantly employed in the work of Artificers or not. Where fixed emoluments are annexed to a post by law it is impossible to make soldiers comprehend the distincting of receiving — those emoluments only when engaged in the particular duties...
3From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 15 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Richards has represented states to me that it is impossible, at this season of the year, to furnish fresh beef to so small a body of m troops as those at West Point, without real loss, and requests that veal and mutton may be issued as a substitute. I have given my consent to the arrangement— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
4From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 13 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The application of Captain Eddens for a furlough for so indefinite a period is totally inadmissible. It is necessary that he should specify some period time, and that of reasonable duration, within which he will probably be able to settle his affairs— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
5From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 13 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will send the enclosed letter to Capt I send you the enclosed representation, that you may enquire into the circumstances and report to me—You will be pleased to forward the enclosed letter to Capn Ingersoll as soon as possible— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the enclosed affidavits You will be pleased to make enquiry without delay into the case to which they refer, and report to me. W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
7From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 5 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I — send you a letter which I have just received from Lieutenant Ross—His request is to be complied with, and Lieutenant Hosack is to proceed to Albany You will take measures accordingly ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
8From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 30 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you the discharge of Thomas Currie a soldier reported to me some considerable time since by Captain Massey as unfit for service—I would thank you to have it delivered to Captain Massey— With great consideration I am, Sir &c: &c: ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
9From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 27 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will forthwith proceed together with Capt Stille of the Second Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers to the Post of Niagara. When there you will associate to yourselves some other officer, — on the spot or in the vicinity Lt. Vischer in preference, if present and willing in health sufficient to serve. Together, you will constitute a Court of Inquiry & the Court will examine into certain...
10From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops and Daniel Jackson, 5 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It has heretofore happened in some instances that for want of beginning early to lay up a supply of fuel for the use of our garrisons, a very great addition of expence has been incurred in the enhanced price of the article. To prevent a repetition of this the ensuing winter, you will take care that a proper supply be immediately laid in, to serve till the first of April next, and you will...