81From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 9 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will provide without delay three pendulums to vibrate seventy five, one hundred, and one hundred and twenty times in a minute—Col. Smith wrote to me some time since that he was making a provision of this kind—You will ascertain what he has whether he has done this, and if he has, measure provide make such provision only as will supply the deficiency ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y....
82From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, 3 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of War has enquired of me the day on which Captain Pope died, and I would thank you to enable me to give him the information which he calls for. W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
83From Alexander Hamilton to William Heth, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, June 6, 1799. On June 20, 1799, Heth wrote to Hamilton and acknowledged “Your most obliging favor of the 6th.” Letter not found. ]
84From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 3 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will discharge the soldier to Enclosed are some papers relative to the age of a soldier in the eleventh regiment—You will enquire into the case, and if the statement proves correct, discharge the person to whom they it relates. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
85From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 5 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the seventh of April— It was not my wish that you Should state the considerations relative to personal character which had induced the arrangement of relative rank as proposed for your regiment, but merely the several principles which had guide d in the decision—Your replies however would be perfectly satisfactory, and induce lead me to my sanction to the...
86From Alexander Hamilton to Walter Cochran, 4 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will immediately on the receipt of this join your company at Fort Mifflin. No excuse can be received for any delay that may occur W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: "A Duplicate forwarded January 17, 1800."
87From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 29 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Annexed I send you an Extract of a letter from Col: Taylor to me of the 27th. Inst. Confiding in the Judgment of that officer, and considering the importance of promptly filling the vacancies, I beg leave to second his recommendation of the Gentlemen mentioned therein and shall be glad to have them officer approved With great consideration &c— (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton...
88From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 21 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It has been communicated to me that Lieutenant Ross remains in this city, while there is no officer to take charge and is not in charge of that part of Captain McClellen’s company which is at Ellis’s island—I would thank you to mention to me — how the fact is, and what the thing has proceeded from ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
89From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 7 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I shall doublly bear in mind the Intimation of Mrs. Adams—and shall take great pleasure in fulfilling her wish if there shall be occurrences which shall render it not incompatible with the good of the Service. On the disposition of the troops for the ensuring summer I shall ere long make you an official communication. Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
90From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Cass, 6 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the twenty third of August. When arrangements the state of things shall be mature for the appointment of Assistant Inspectors are about to be made your application will be recollected, and duly considered. With great considern. I am, Sir &c: &c: ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
91From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 26 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a letter which I have just written to Captain Elliot as I know not what measures you may have taken on in consequence of my last communication on the subject. With great respect ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
92From Alexander Hamilton to John Wheelock, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honored with your letter of the second ultimo instant. It gives me pleasure, from the interests you take in the success of Captain Dunham, to inform you that, he has been appo received the appointment of Brigade Major Inspector which is the equivalent of the one you mention— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
93From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Heald, 13 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will repair to the rendezvous of Capta I have received your letter of the eighth instant You will repair to the County of Hampshire, and take the order of Captain Lyman— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
94From Alexander Hamilton to Josias Carvel Hall, 23 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You are at liberty to make the Alteration as to the company Rendezvous suggested in your letter of the 19. Instant ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
95From Alexander Hamilton to Charles W. Hare, 27 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is my decision in the case of Captain Vance I request you to notify to him. If he desires it, you will please to let him have a copy. I am with consideration Sir Yr Obed Servt. (Copy, in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
96From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 12th instant has Your le In all the cases in which no time day has been mentioned as the place & time when persons proposed as Cadets began to render service to the respective regiments I have received no information from the several Commandants. You It will therefore be pleased proper to have the Warrants dated on the day that they are issued. With ( Df , in the handwriting...
97From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I inclose you a letter from Majr Lillie Major Lillie who on his return — the Eastward through this City, asked — to represent him in a favourable light — the President, which I did particularly as to his conduct during our Revolutionary War. with great respect I am Sir Your obed Servt. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
98From Alexander Hamilton to Mathew Arbuckle, 9 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the 25th of November. You will repair to Staunton in Virginia and take the orders of the Commanding Officer at that place ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
99From Alexander Hamilton to John Laurance, 1 June 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, June 1, 1797. On June 3, 1797, Laurance wrote to Hamilton : “I have received your letter of the first Instant.” Letter not found. ]
100From Alexander Hamilton to James House, 20 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
As soon as you shall have received your instructions from the Pay Master General for the government of your conduct, you will repair to Fort McHenry, where which you will consider as your general station. That point is conceived to be the most convenient for the receipt and transmission by you of all the monies which shall be furnished for the Regiment With great consideration I am Sir Yr Obed...
101From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Williamson, 10 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is a general abstract of my accounts with those of my suite, for the payment of which I request you to issue your warrants after examination of the items. With true considn— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
102From Alexander Hamilton to James O’Hara, 2 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my wish to see you by Tuesday next at the farthest. You will therefore be pleased to repair to this place as soon as possible. With conn. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
103From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received a letter from Colonel Ogden requesting that Wilmington may be appointed as a Company Rendezvous in the place of New Castle, I will therefore thank you to instruct the Agent of the War Department to have the contract made for the former place. with great respect I am Sir Your obed Servt. ( Df [two], in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
104From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 26 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to send you the enclosed papers, in order that you may see what grounds I gave my Sanction to the Expenditures made by Capt. Ellery. be apprised of the subject of them. I request that you will add your Sanction if lest the want of it should be an obstacle with the comptroller— With great respect I have the honor to be Sir Yr. ob. Servt. ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown...
105From Alexander Hamilton to William Campbell, 2 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have receipt received your letter of the eighth ninth of october. Your name is placed on the list of Candidates for the office of Division Inspector; but I can not tell say how far it will be practicable to comply with your wish request as a particular course has been viewed is to be pursued and it is impossible to tell whether that will lead to the gratification of your desire. With great...
106From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Eddins, 19 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Serjeant Hunter, the person whom you sent to attend my office as orderly, has this morning left it without permission—leaving a note that he was compelled by indisposition to repair to Fort Jay. This conduct is irregular and deserves reprehension. You will enquire into this affair and communicate to me the State of it. Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
107From Alexander Hamilton to John Heth, 20 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the seventeenth of this month— With Considern I am, Sir &c: & There is no immediate call for your services, and I have therefore no objection to the furlough which you desire—The time however is will probably be too long, and I have to request that you will report yourself to me every month—you will then receive orders according to...
108From Alexander Hamilton to Moses Hook, 26 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
A change of Quarters from N York to this place has prevented an earlier attention to your letter of the sixteenth instant. I have made such observations on the subject of it as appeared to be proper to the Pay and Master Gener and Assistant Quarter Master Generals on the subject. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On the verso of the letter there...
109From Alexander Hamilton to Trueman Mosley, 18 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Through mistake I opened the letters herewith sent for you. One of them contains money. You will of course pursue the directions given. I have concluded to put them under cover to Lieut: Coll. Taylor, the better to insure a safe conveyance— I am with great consideration Sir Your Obed Servt. (Copy, in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
110From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Brock, 7 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twenty fourth of December with it’s enclosure. It belongs to General Pinckney to order Courts Martial in the District which he commands. To that Officer therefore you will address yourself— The deficiency of Clothing has not failed to be supplied from the want of frequent and pressing remonstrances— I trust, in the your — distress, I trust, have has, before...