2191From Alexander Hamilton to Herman LeRoy and William Bayard, 26 December 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, December 26, 1798. The dealer’s catalogue description reads: “On money matters.” Letter not found. ] Sold by G. Michelmore and Company, Catalogue No. 13.
2192From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 26 December 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
As it may possibly not have come to you through any other channel, I think it well to inform you that General Huntington has been displeased at not having received official notice of his appointment with his Commission. This, if not already so, ought to be remedied. I hear nothing of nominations. What malignant influence hangs upon our military affairs? With great esteem & regard Yr. Obed...
2193From Alexander Hamilton to William Macpherson, 26 December 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
A Capt Hill , formerly of the British service, now in Philadelphia, is in possession of drafts of surveys, which were made during our war, of the Port & Harbour of New York. If the Secretary at War, of whom you will please to inquire, has not procured them for the United States, you will oblige me by purchasing them for the use of this State. The money which you may pay will be reimbursed upon...
2194From Alexander Hamilton to James Gunn, [22 December 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
The post of yesterday brought me your favor of the 19th instant. The sentiments in it personal to me are extremely gratifying—and I am very glad to ascertain the military ground upon which you are not unwilling to stand. If things progress, I trust there will be no obstacle to your occupying it. As to further military arrangements my ideas are these. Considering how little has been done...
2195From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 20 December 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been reflecting on the subject of an arrangement for the command of the 2d. Regiment of Artillery and for the Inspectorship of Artillery. I believe on the whole you can do nothing better than appoint Tousard , who I understand is next in rank after Burbeck, to the command of the Regiment and Major Hoops to the Inspectorship. Confidence, by halves is seldom wise. Toussard is in the...
2196From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 20 December 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I am this moment favoured with your letter of the 18th. instant and thank you for the ideas personal to me. Mr. Laurance, somewhat abruptly, regrets that I promoted his son’s nomination, as it was his desire that he should continue to pursue his profession. As I could not divine this desire of his, he certainly had no cause of displeasure with me. In case Laurance’s name is witheld at the...
2197From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 20 December 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, December 20, 1798. On December 21, 1798, Wolcott wrote to Hamilton : “I have recd. your favour of the 20th.” Letter not found. ]
2198From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 19 December 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
You are informed that Mr. Hill is in possession of drafts of surveys made during the last war of our harbour and bay. It is very interesting that the Government should acquire these drafts. You will I presume think that they ought to be deposited in your department as an item in the general mass of information necessary towards plans of general defence. If so you will purchase them, if it be...
2199Account with the Trustees of the American Iron Company, [18 December 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
Alexander Hamilton Esqr. To the Trustees of the American Iron Company Dr To the last installment on lands in Crosby’s Patent £605.13.5 Interest from 4 Decr. 1795 to April 1797 is 1 Year 4 Months 56.10.7 do do 4 April 1797 to 20 Decr 1798 is 1 Year 8 M. 16 Days 72.10.10 £734.14.10 D , Miscellaneous Chancery Papers, American Iron Company, Clerk of the Court of Appeals, Albany, on deposit...
2200From Alexander Hamilton to William Heth, 18 December 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, December 18, 1798. On January 14, 1799, Heth wrote to Hamilton : “It is some days since I was made happy by the receipt of your kind favor of the 18th. Ulto.” Letter not found. ]