1From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 14 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have heretofore received the following letters one of the 3d. of May from the Secy of War transmitting one to him of the 6th. of Feby from Capt Stoddard on the subject of naming the Fort at Portland—one from Capt Gates to the another of the 13 of that month, from Capt Gates, both transmitted by to the Secy. of War & by him transmitted to me— one from three from yourself to me of the 27 of...
2From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 21 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed you will find the Copy of a letter from the Secretary of War, received in answer to suggestions from me founded on your letters. I wish to know with precision what deficiencies if Officers naturally any still exist. You will also inquire what became of the money intrusted to Lieut. Duncan and report to me. In answer to your letter of the 8 th inst. there is no doubt, that minors who...
3From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 22 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the following Copy of a letter from the Secretary of War of the 21st. instant that you may attend to the suggestion in the report of dificiencies required by my letter of yesterday With great consideration & (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
4From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 1 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the extract of a letter of the 28 of June from the Secretary of War. As to the prevention of intercourse between the troops and the sick in the Hospital, in cases where it may be necessary, I can only recommend the usual precautions of Centinels placed at a proper distance , from the Hospital, to prevent communic to be determined by medical advice, with strict orders to permit allow...
5From 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...
6From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 12 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt. Wadsworth having been ordered to N. London on special service, it is desired that he may not be ordered on any service other inconsistent with that one to which he is designated. With great consideration & (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
7From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 24 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letters of the tenth of August, of the twenty fifth of June, and of the second, the fifth and the twentieth of July have been delivered to me. The distribution of your garrison battallion to the different garrisons agreed upon between Major Tousarde and yourself meets my approbation. The inconvenience which will result to the company commanded by Captain Wadsworth would result to any...
8From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 26 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request you to inform me transmit me without delay an account of all the barracks of which you may have information whether within your district, whether at the military Posts or elsewhere, of the number of officers and men they could accommodate & of the repairs of which they may stand in need. With great consideration I am Sir Yr Obed Ser ( ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
9From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 29 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you some papers that have been sent me by the Secretary of war that you may enquire into the circumstance of the case to which they refer. If you find, upon enquiry, that the person alluded to was actually at the time of his enlistment an indented servant, and that his servi period of service had has not expired at the time of enlistment , you will — discharge him, taking care...
10From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 2 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Certain questions having arisen between Major Tousarde and Captain Littlefield the following are extract of a letter to Major Tousarde contains my ideas on the subject. which — will govern in future cases. “In the case of a subdivided authority the parts of which run into each other like that of Major Tousarde Jackson and Major Jackson yourself the construction of the superior officer must...
11From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 28 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
There is a soldier in Captain Stoddard’s company of Artillerists whose discharge is sollicited by his father on the condition of procuring a substitute. The Secretary of war instructs me to have the person discharged, and you will take measures accordingly. Be careful that an eligible substitute is produced, & that the US be completely indemnified for any expence to which they may have been...
12From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 1 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letters of the twelfth of September and of the thirty first of August with their enclosures. In answer to your enquiry with respect to medicines, and the Hospitals I have to observe that so far as rel may relate to marine supplies and arrangements you have no measures to take in the business. It will be proper for you in future, to direct the surgeons to furnish you with...
13From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 6 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a letter which was written some time ago to Major Tousarde, but which from the absence of that officer I presume has not been received. You will immediately take measures for having Captain Littlefield’s company conveyed to Fort Jay on Governor’s Island. There they will continue untill receive further orders. With great considn I am, Sir yr. obt Sert ( Df , in the handwriting...
14From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 24 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eleventh instant, and am surprised that Captain Littlefield and his company should not have arrived before this at Fort Jay. You will be pleased please to inform me of the cause from which the delay has proceeded. With great considern ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
15From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 28 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the fifteenth instant, and have written to the proper Officer respecting a supply of Clothing for your men. I am informed by the Adjutant General that An order has already lately been issued for a Court Martial to sit at New Port— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Acknowledges Jackson’s letter of November...
16From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 6 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letters of the twelfth and eighteenth of December. The attention of the Secretary of War has been heretofore called to the subject of extra expence, and I have urged him to establish some definitive rules for the government of officers. This however has not yet been done. I have sent the account for repairs to the barracks at Salem, and that for a barge for Fort...
17From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 19 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the second instant— You will signify to Lt Williams that he has leave of absence till the first of April— I have mentioned this Gentleman to the Scy of War, as Quarter Master to the second of regiment of Artillerists, but have received no answer on the point—I shall write again respecting it ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
18From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 25 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your two letters of the twelfth and twenty first of January have been received. I have wri mentioned Mr. Hunnewell to the Sy of War as a Candidate for the office of Surgeon’s Mate, and have given him the usual support. With respect to the Deserter Edward Gorman you will have him tried by a Court Martial, this being a general Rule in such cases—The Court will take all the circumstances into...
19From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 1 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eighteenth of February. The subject of double rations has been matter of communication with the Department of war on the ground of general principles— Having done This I cannot being the case so I cannot with propriety interpose in a particular case in derogation from any general rule which may have been established by the Secretary of War relative to the...
20From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 3 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the enclosed Certificate—You will make enquiry into the affair, and should the representation appear to be true, you will discharge the soldier to whom it relates— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
21From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 3 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the seventeenth of February with it’s enclosure. The proceedings of the Court Martial in the case of James Barrons will be considered as void, his offence being of a capital nature—You will have him brought before any General Court Martial which may be now sitting at Fort Independence , or which may hereafter sit there in your vicinity— I agree with you that the...
22From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 4 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutt. Livingston has delivered me your letter of 26th. February and I have given him permission to remain for a short time in this City. with true consideration &— ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
23From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 5 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you enclosed the letter of appointment for Dr. Hunnewell—The letter enclosing it to me has this paragraph “A regular appointment for Oliver Hubbard as Surgeon’s mate to the Second Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers cannot be made at this juncture.” With con— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
24From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 13 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the sixth instant with it’s enclosure. The General Order of the last year was is a permanent one, and applies, to all future Contractors. You will therefore insist upon having it complied with. I do not exactly understand your order of the fifth instant on the Contractor’s Agent. Do you mean that one quarter of salt beef, one quarter of salt pork, and one half of...
25From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 17 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the inclosed petition from Jabez Wilson. You will enquire into the truth of his statement, to which if credit is to be given, and he is able to perform what he has promised, upon your reporting the same to me his discharge will be granted. with true consideration &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
26From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 28 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eighteenth instant, and understand by it that fresh provisions are issued four times in the week days, salt pork twice two other days, an d salt beef twice two other days. Understanding you in this way, I approved what you have done—If I have misapprehended you, you will inform me of the precise meaning of your letter With great consideration I am Sir Yr. ob....
27From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 2 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eleventh fourteenth of April. Proposals for a new plan of Uniform were forwarded some time ago to the Secretary of War, but they have not yet received his sanction. In the mean time the existing plan will be adhered to—It does not appear to me I do not think it expedient to go into partial alterations. The other subjects suggestions of your letter will...
28From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 3 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt Pierson The Sy of War informs me that he has ordered Pierson Green of C. Henry’s company, on a certificate of Doctor Gillaspy, to be discharged the service You will inform C. Henry accordingly ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
29From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 20 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 9th. instant and have no objection to Lieutt. Williams remaining with you until he may receive further orders. with true consideration &c— ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Acknowledges Jackson’s letter of May 9, 1800. Letter not found.
30From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 26 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the sixteenth instant— The approaching disbandment of the additional regiments prevent me from ordering the substitute which you request— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).