11From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 25 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The apothecary who furnished the enclosed medicines &c. of mentioned specified in the bill inclosed, informs me that he cannot get paid for it them without your certificate which he says you refuse. I request you will let me know the circumstances and your reason for withholding your sanction. or approbation of the demand. With great consideration &c &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan...
12From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 12 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request information relative to the following Extract of a letter from the Accountants of fice the Dept. of War dated July 6th 1799 “I will mention two circumstances now before me in which I am really at a loss how to act—Lieut. Leonard has had the Hospital and Officers Quarters repaired at Bedlow’s Island to the amount of 257 Dollars for which he has obtained payment by an Order on the...
13From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 25 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Be pl I wish you to deliver the inclosed* to Lieut. Leonard desiring him to make out a statement of the affair to which they allude and return transmit it with the letters to me. With great consideration &c N.B. * letters respecting the inlistment of Elihu Eggleston (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
14From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 21 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The inclosed have been referred to me by the Secy. of War—In the cases of Garrison Courts martial the Commanding Officer is to Act upon the Sentences with out reference elsewhere. None but the Proceedings of a General Court Martial are to be transmitted With great consideration &c (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
15From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 20 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am informed that a Soldier of Lt. Leonard’s detachment has for Some time Acted as a Servant to Lt. Yates who is now abo ut to Join his Company and is desirous of taking this Man with him, which Lt. Leonard is willing Should be the Case. I am disposed to let this Accomodation take place which you will Signify to Lt. Leonard directing him to give the Soldier a Certificate of what he has...
16From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 10 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will cause McGregor to be furnished with the requisite Certificates from the Capt. of his Company and the Acting Surgeon in order an Application to me for a discharge. The service is best rid of such men. I am desirous of seeing in practice the French Manual of the Artillery in order to a comparison of it with our own. the necessary apparatus if not in the Garrison will be provided by Col:...
17From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is the copy of a circular letter written to the four Captains who —— compose your batalion. You will see its object and you will attend to its execution. You are apprised that these officers are now on the recruiting service. It will be incumbent on you to see that it does not languish for want of exertion or supplies till their companies are complete. — No change is to be made in...
18From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 5 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed are the copies of two letters of this date, one to Major Brooks, the other to Capt Staats Morris and others, as noted at foot. As in the absence of Major Brooks from his intended Station, at Fort Jay, the command within his district will be exercised by you, these copies are communicated for your government. The troops at the posts in New York harbour will of course conform to the...
19From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 29 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt Frye’s company is to embark — the Delaware on the Frigate UStates for Charles town South Carolina. You will order the officer next in — command immediately to proceed with that Company by way of Elizabeth Town New Brunswick and Trenton to Philadelphia, and there to apply to the Secretary of inform himself from the Secy of War where and when he is to embark. When arrived at Charlestown, he...
20From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 27 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt Fryes Company will speedily proceed by Water to Charlestown in South Carolina. Lt Leonard with his detachment is also destined shortly for Rhode Island. You will see that these companies are in readiness for whatever articles they may want towards their equipment, you will make return to Col Stevens who will take care that they are furnished. The Companies of Captains Freeman Stille and...