3771From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 25 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
War Department, August 25, 1794. “It is expected, that there will be shortly assembled at Williamsport in Maryland a body of 2850 Militia and at and near Winchester in Virginia a body of 4800 Militia. It is of the most urgent importance that you should forward without delay to those places respectively all sorts of Military Stores and tents and other Camp Equipage proportioned to the number to...
3772From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Lee, 25 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
In place of The Secretary at War, who is absent, I am instructed by The President to signify to you his wish and request that you will come forth in the command of the Militia, which is to be detached from Virginia against the Insurgents in the Western parts of Pensylvania; in which case You will have the command of the whole force that may be employed upon that Enterprise. The President...
3773From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Lee, 25 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
In consequence of information just received from the Commissioners sent to confer with the Insurgents in the Western parts of Pensylvania, who appear resolved to dictate a repeal of the laws, to which they object, and an act of amnesty and oblivion—and concerning whom The Commissioners give an express opinion that nothing but an exertion of the Physical strength of the Union will bring them to...
3774From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Lee, 25 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, August 25, 1794. On September 2, 1794, Lee wrote to Hamilton : “I am extremely chagrined on finding from your private letter accompanying your public letter [of August 25, 1794] that the intended secrecy is entirely baffled.” Private letter not found. ] On August 26, 1794, George Washington wrote to Lee: “.… I shall refer you to letters from the War office, and to a private one...
3775From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, [26 August 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton requests Mr. Hodgsdon to have ready an express to go tomorrow Morning to cumberland County in this State. AL , Miss Barbara Chernow, New York City.
3776Tully No. II, [26 August 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
For the American Daily Advertiser. To the People of the United States. Letter II. It has been observed that the means most likely to be employed to turn the insurrection in the western country to the detriment of the government, would be artfully calculated among other things “to divert your attention from the true question to be decided.” Let us see then what is this question. It is plainly...
3777From Alexander Hamilton to George Gale, 27 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 23d. instant. I expect that the next post will carry to the Governor instructions for assembling and marching the Militia with all practicable expedition. You may therefore proceed to put in motion the means for supplying them without further delay. It is understood that you will appoint the requisite Agents and settle the allowances by way of compension;...
3778From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 27 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
You will procure without delay the number of horses you mention for the Artillery. I am of opinion that it is adviseable to appoint Conductors of stores here, which I request you to do with such compensations as are usual. When arrived at Winchester, they will take the orders of Edward Carrington Esquire or the person who may appear as his Agent. You will send me the names of the Conductors...
3779From Alexander Hamilton to Abraham Hunt, 27 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter in answer to mine, concerning the supply of the Militia about to assemble in New Jersey. I should think what you mention for a ration at Trenton too high. It appears to me that ten Cents, for so considerable a supply in a short time, would be sufficient. If you are not willing to undertake at this rate, I will request you to conduct the business upon commission as...
3780From Alexander Hamilton to John Kean, 27 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] August 27, 1794 . Encloses “two draughts of a Contract, for the Loan of One million of Dollars, agreed to be made to the United States by the Bank —one of which draughts is already signed in due form by the Secretary on the part of the United States—the other is intended to be executed by the President of the Bank.” L, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Kean was...