1141From Alexander Hamilton to Augustine Davis, 8 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, May 8, 1794. On May 19, 1794, Edward Carrington wrote to Hamilton : “Yours of the 8th. Instant covering a letter for Mr. Augustine Davis … was recd.” Letter not found. ]
1142From Alexander Hamilton to William Short, 21 January 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Treasury Department, January 21, 1792. Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found. ] LS , sold by Stan V. Henkels, Jr., October 11, 1927, Lot 170.
1143From Alexander Hamilton to Nathaniel Appleton, 5 May 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, May 5, 1791. On May 15, 1791, Appleton wrote to Hamilton : “I am … favoured with your particular Letter 5th instant.” Letter not found. ]
1144From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Lincoln, 23 January 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, January 23, 1792. “The President of the United States having determined to add to the allowance of the keeper of the light house at Portland head the sum of twenty dollars per annum, you will be pleased to make the same known to him.…” Copy, RG 56, Letters to Collectors at Small Ports, “Set G,” National Archives; copy, RG 56, Letters to the Collector at Boston, National...
1145From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, 21 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major General Hamilton presents his co mpliments to B. General Wilkinson— & sends him the Arrangement of the first Regt. of Artillery—It found the Officers for a Battalion about the correspondent number of men with the Western Army. If a larger proportion be necessary it will be presented for consideration in the reports with which G. W. is occupied— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown,...
1146From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Chandler, 9 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twenty sixth of December. It rests with the President to determine on the acceptance of resignations; and your letter has been sent to the War Department for the purpose of being laid before him. As soon as The result, when known, shall be communicated to you. W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Acknowledges...
1147From Alexander Hamilton to Comfort Sands, 20 April 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Albany, April 20, 1795. On April 27, 1795, Sands wrote to Hamilton : “Your Favor of the 20th I have Recieved.” Letter not found. ] Sands, a New York City merchant, was president of the city’s Chamber of Commerce.
1148From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 1 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the enclosed letter from Mr Stevens respecting the provisions at Fort Jay that it may be for the instruction of to serve as information for the Accountants. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1149From Alexander Hamilton to George Ingersoll, 19 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter to Major Brooks of the 27th of January arrived in the here during my absence, and was opened by the Adjutant General. He informs me that he has authorized you to cause all the soldiers men whose terms of service are not near expiring to be inoculated—You will extend it the inoculations to all the men who have not had the disease troops under your command. ( Df , in the handwriting...
1150From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 10 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You have been informed As Captain Meigs stands first on the list of Captains for the thirteenth regiment he will take the place of succeed Major Huntingdon who has resigned in the regular course of Military promotion. Colonel Taylor is anxious that the promotion appointment should take place, and I would beg leave to call your attention to the subject— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y....
1151From Alexander Hamilton to John Adams, 27 February 1794 (Adams Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury to whom was referred by the Senate the petition of Barent I Staats respectfully reports thereupon as follows— The claim of the petitioner appears to be one of those, for the due consideration and adjustment of which, provision is made by the Act passed the 12th. of February 1793 relative to claims against the United States not barred by any act of Limitation, and...
1152From Alexander Hamilton to John Davidson, 22 January 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, January 22, 1790. “I am favored with your letter of the 2d Instant Enclosing a Bank Note for Fifty Dollars; all the Remittances which you make in future must be sent … to the Treasurer of the United States.…” Copy, RG 56, Letters to and from the Collectors at Bridgetown and Annapolis, National Archives; copy, RG 56, Letters to Collectors at Small Ports, “Set G,” National...
1153From Alexander Hamilton to Campbell Smith, 2 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my wish that you would act as Pay Master to the troops not at Staunton formerly commanded by M now under the command of Captain Brock. Should you accept you will be pleased, after making the necessary arrangements with the Pay Mr Gl. to repair to Staunton as soon as possible. With consn You will be entitled to an additional allowance for this service of ten dollars pr. month— ( Df , in...
1154From Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Olney, 23 August 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, August 23, 1791. Sends commission for Jeremiah Greenman as second mate for the revenue cutter “for the Connecticut & Rhode Island station.” LS , Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence; copy, RG 56, Letters to the Collector at Providence, National Archives; copy, RG 56, Letters to Collectors at Small Ports, “Set G,” National Archives; copy, RG 26, Lighthouse Letters...
1155From Alexander Hamilton to John B. Church, 6 December 1785 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, December 6, 1785. On April 5, 1786, Church wrote to Hamilton : “I am in your Debt and have to thank you for your Letters of the 24 Novr. 6 Decr. & 1st Feby.” Letter of December 6 not found. ]
1156From Alexander Hamilton to Campbell Smith, 2 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 20th instant and desire request that you will state to me the circumstances which constitute your the peculiar situation you mention, & they will be considered with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Sert ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Acknowledges receipt of Smith’s letter of April 20, 1799. Letter not...
1157From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 26 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lt. Hook has stated to me the embarrassments under which he labors, and requested an advance of one months pay to enable him to repair to his station— If this would not involve his so great a departure from established — as to be injurious precedent I should be well satisfied with the granting of his the request. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1158From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Ralston, 22 June 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, June 22, 1794. On June 25, 1794, Ralston wrote to Hamilton and referred to “your Note of 22d Currt.” Letter not found. ]
1159From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Brinley, 20 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eleventh instant—Your name stands first of on the list of first Lieutenants—This you would, doubtless, soon have been informed of by the Commandant of the regiment— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1160From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Brock, 2 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased, immediately upon the receipt of this letter, to apply to the contractor to procure the necessary ground for hutting the troops under your command. As soon as this shall be done you will lose no time in proceeding to the ground and to bring putting the men under cover. With consideration An earlier attention to the subject has been prevented by the a defect want the delay...
1161Conveyance: Alexander Hamilton to Jane Moncrieff, 20 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, September 20, 1790. Recites an indenture dated November 1, 1788, purportedly made by Jane Moncrieff, a widow, selling a lot on William Street to Hamilton for £1752.15.4. States that Mrs. Moncrieff inserted Hamilton’s name without his consent and that he refused to accept the indenture. Certified copy, recorded under the date of February 12, 1791, Conveyances in the Office of the...
1162From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Varick, 20 December 1785 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York ] December 20, 1785 . “In the cause of Macaulay v. Ludlow … I will thank you to take the suit to yourself and carry it on.” ALS , Pierpont Morgan Library, New York City.
1163From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 20 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Being ignorant of the present situation of Lieut. Lewis, I take the liberty of referring the inclosed to you; begging the favour of you, should you be possessed of the information to direct it With great respect &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1164From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 26 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have examined the Scale on which transportation of private stores is proposed to be allowed to officers stationed at remote posts. It appears to me to be a proper one, and, as far as my sanction is necessary, it is given— With consideration I am, Sir, yr. obt ser. ( LS , The Andre deCoppet Collection, Princeton University Library; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers,...
1165From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Rice, 3 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter with the ones therein mentioned have come to hand. Inclosed is the Act for better organizing the army of the United States which will give you all necessary information. with true consideration I am Sir y ob S Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Rice to H, April 23, 1799 . 1 Stat. The Public Statutes at Large of the United States of...
1166From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, 9 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, July 9, 1799. On July 15, 1799, Schuyler wrote to Hamilton and referred to “Your letter of the 9th Instant.” Letter not found. ]
1167From Alexander Hamilton to William Macpherson, 22 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the copy of an order which will govern you relative to the funeral honors to be paid to our departed Chief. You will be prepared I hope by Thursday. I must request you to render the ceremony as solemn as possible. Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Macpherson was in charge of the military ceremonies which were to be held in Philadelphia...
1168From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, 27 August 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, August 27, 1795. On August 31, 1795, Schuyler wrote to Hamilton : “I thank for you[r] favor of the 27th Instant.” Letter not found. ]
1169From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [17 April 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secy. of the Treasury presents his respects to the President of the U.S. & encloses herewith a draft of a passport, requested by mr Hammond for a vessel intended by him to be dispatched to Halifax, and which the Secretary understood from the Secy. of State was to be granted by the President. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. See Edmund Randolph to H, April 16, 1794 .
1170From Alexander Hamilton to Meletiah Jordan, 29 March 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, March 29, 1790. On July 1, 1790, in a letter to Hamilton , Jordan referred to “your letter of March 29th.” Letter not found. ]