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. ]
1171From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Cass, 20 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It has been You are directed to repair on the receipt without You are directed on the receipt of this to repair without delay to Wilmington in the State of Delaware, to be employed in the recruiting Service. On your way thither you will please to report yourself to me either at this City or at Newark in N. Jersey (at your option) for further Orders. With great consideration & ( Df , in the...
1172From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Clay, 2 October 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, October 2, 1789. On December 30, 1789 , Clay wrote to Hamilton: “I received your very obliging favour of the 2d Octr.” Letter not found. ] Clay was a Savannah merchant and planter who had served as paymaster general of the Continental Army in the Southern Department.
1173From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Lee, 18 December 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, December 18, 1789 . “I have received your Letter of the 6th instant, with the laws of Virginia accompanying it.…” LS , RG 36, Collector of Customs at Alexandria, Letters Received from the Secretary, 1789–1795, National Archives. Letter not found. H had requested the revenue laws of each state in “Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs,” November 25,...
1174From Alexander Hamilton to Edward Jones, 18 March 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Albany, March 18, 1795. On March 30, 1795, Jones wrote to Hamilton : “Your favor of the 18th. instant has been duly received.” Letter not found. ]
1175From Alexander Hamilton to William Seton, 31 March 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, March 31, 1791. On April 4, 1791, Seton wrote to Hamilton concerning “the request expressed in your letter of the 31st.” Letter not found. ]
1176From Alexander Hamilton to the President and Directors of the Bank of New York, 30 May 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, May 30, 1791. On June 7, 1791, William Seton wrote to Hamilton : “I … acknowledge the honor of your letter of the 30 May.” Letter not found. ] This letter was presumably the same as H to the President and Directors of the Massachusetts Bank, May 30, 1791 .
1177From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 8 December 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 8, 1791. On December 9, 1791, Washington wrote to Thomas Jefferson: “Yesterday afternoon Colo. Hamilton was desired, as soon as the Tariff was ready, to let it be known. Enclosed is his answer.” Letter not found. ] GW John C. Fitzpatrick, ed., The Writings of George Washington (Washington, 1931–1944). , XXXI, 442.
1178From Alexander Hamilton to Jacob Read, [November 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
I am mortified My Dear Sir that I cannot have the pleasure of dining with you today as I promised; but I am so extremely deranged in point of health that I am compelled to stay at home repose & muse. Yrs. truly ALS , Columbia University Libraries. Read, a South Carolina Federalist, was a member of the United States Senate from 1795 to 1801.
1179From Alexander Hamilton to Edward Carrington, 29 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, January 29, 1795. On February 7, 1795, Carrington wrote to Hamilton : “By the last mail I had the Honor to receive yours of the 29th. Ult.” Letter not found. ]
1180From Alexander Hamilton to Abraham Van Vechten, [20 April 1790] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, April 20, 1790. Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found. ] ALS , sold by Stan V. Henkels, Jr., April 24, 1894, Item 72. Van Vechten was an Albany lawyer and Federalist politician.
1181From Alexander Hamilton to William Seton, 24 December 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 24, 1790. On January 3, 1791, Seton wrote to Hamilton : “all the purchasers chose to avail themselves of that indulgence, given in your Letter of the 24 Decbr.” Letter not found. ]
1182From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 9 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Colonel Hamtramck in his letter of the nineteenth of September, informs me that a quantity of medicine and Hospital stores have been sent for Fort Defiance, and that there is no such post in existence. He likewise informs me that Eleven Hogsheads of Clothing were received last fall at Detroit which were unaccompanied with an Invoice. With great considn— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y....
1183From Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Lansing, [17 May 1790] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, May 17, 1790. Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found. ] LS , sold by John Heise, Syracuse, New York, 1926, Catalogue 1644, Item 39. Lansing was surveyor for the port of Albany, New York.
1184From Alexander Hamilton to Frederick Frye, 18 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the seventh of August, but I can not think it proper, on the facts which you state, to order direct the discharge which that is sollicited. I am however making further enquiry into the circumstances of the case in order to an ultimate decision. With great respect I am, Sir & &c. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1185From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Willing, [8 January 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, January 8, 1793. Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found. ] LS , sold by Carnegie Book Shop, New York City, 1938, Catalogue 66, Item 664.
1186From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will please to discharge the inclosed account of Postage for the month of Sept. without delay— With great consideration Sir &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1187From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Butler, 1 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter dated February 24th You are at liberty immediately to order Lieutenant Campbell Smith to join his Regiment with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Servt. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1188From Alexander Hamilton to John Tayler, 24 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the seventh instant, and am sorry feel every disposition to comply with your request. There have been so many appointments however in the twelfth regiment from the Northern parts of the state that an immediate augmentation of the number would hardly consist wit h the principle of distribution— Wi th consn ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton...
1189From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, 25 March 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, March 25, 1783. On May 4, 1783, Schuyler wrote to Hamilton : “Your several favors of the 18th & 25th March and 2d. ult. were delivered me.” Letter of March 25 not found. ]
1190From Alexander Hamilton to Tobias Lear, 26 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, February 26, 1793. Encloses “a small account against the United States, for a Seal for the use of the District Court of the State of Vermont.” Requests “the President’s permission for paying it.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1191From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 2 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will take the necessary measures for supplying the Troops in the district allotted to you with the articles specified in the Regulations of the War Department dated the 1st. March 1800. You are at liberty to employ as your Agents the Contractors or other persons as you may think fit. with true consider— &— ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1192From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Burr, [4 April 1786] (Hamilton Papers)
ALS , Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, Michigan. This letter has not been released for publication.
1193From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 3 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutenant Fergus has been put under marching orders for Alexandria in Virginia, but there has been so great a delay in the business that he will probably not set out before the Spring— You will take care that he be provided with all necessaries when he the means of transportation whenever he shall commence his march— The Detachment which the Officer commands contains between twenty and thirty...
1194Alexander Hamilton and Egbert Benson to John Lansing, Junior, 1 September 1786 (Hamilton Papers)
Newark [ New Jersey ] September 1, 1786 . “We set out this afternoon on a journey to Anapolis in obedience to the appointment of the Legislature respecting the proposed commercial arrangements and are thus far on our journey. This of course renders it impossible for either of us to be at the intended trials in which Mr. Rensselaaer is concerned.” ALS , in writing of H, New-York Historical...
1195From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 5 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, June 5, 1799. On June 12, 1799, Smith wrote to Hamilton and acknowledged “the receipt of your Letter of the 5th. inst.” Letter not found. ]
1196From Alexander Hamilton to Tench Coxe, [22 January 1795] (Hamilton Papers)
These papers are not perfected—there are blanks not filled . The sums are not added up & the former expence is not brought forward with the additional latitude so as to shew a general result. Mr. Hamilton requests Mr. Coxe to have them immediately completed. He will call at Mr Coxe’s office at two to confer. AL , RG 58, Records of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, General Records, 1791–1803,...
1197From Alexander Hamilton to Wilhem and Jan Willink, Nicholaas and Jacob Van Staphorst, and Nicholas Hubbard, 12 March … (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, March 12, 1794. On July 1, 1794, Willink, Van Staphorst, and Hubbard wrote to Hamilton : “We have received your two esteemed favors of 12 March, and 8 May.” Letter of March 12 not found. ]
1198From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 13 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, January 13, 1794. “… applications similar to yours of the 11th instant should pass through the office of the Secretary at war—whence they will come to the Treasury.…” LS , Columbia University Libraries. Letter not found. This letter is endorsed “Answer’d.” Letter not found.
1199From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, 5 September 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Head of Elk, Maryland, September 5, 1781. On September 6, 1781, Hamilton wrote to Elizabeth Hamilton : “Yesterday … I wrote to you, inclosing you a letter in one to your father, to the care of Mr. Morris.” Letter not found. ]
1200From Alexander Hamilton to James Cochran, 4 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will oblige me by delivering the enclosed letter to your Brother if at your house, should he be absent I will thank you to send it immediately to him by some safe conveyance as it is of importance— Yrs. huml. S— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).