1201From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas FitzSimons, 10 July 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, July 10, 1795. On July 14, 1795, FitzSimons wrote to Hamilton : “I ought to have answered your favor of the 10th sooner.” Letter not found. ]
1202From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas FitzSimons, [27 November 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
Seeing the Debates on the subject of Democratic Societies I called at your house to state some facts. It is true that the opposition to the Excise laws began from causes foreign to Democratic societies, but it is well ascertained by proof in the course of Judiciary investigations that the insurrection immediately is to be essentially attributed to one of those Societies sometimes called the...
1203Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Cooper, and David A. Ogden to Thomas FitzSimons, Herman LeRoy, William Tilghman and Matthew … (Hamilton Papers)
As we have not been favored with an Answer to our Letter of 17. October last, we have Reason to conclude that you do not propose cooperating with us on the subject of that Letter. Under this Impression we beg leave to state, that we shall not make a final Decision on this Business till Monday the 24. Inst. If you will appoint an Agent to meet us on Saturday the 22. Int. we shall be happy to...
1204Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Cooper, and David A. Ogden to Thomas FitzSimons, Herman LeRoy, William Tilghman and Matthew … (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, October 17, 1800. The description of this letter in the dealer’s catalogue reads: “Concerning the conveyance of 175,000 acres of land, probably in N. Y. state.” Letter not found. ] LS , American Book-Prices Current 1966 , Vol. 72 [New York and London, 1969], 984. This letter, which H, Cooper, and Ogden wrote as attorneys for the Holland Land Company, concerns the settlement of the...
1205From Alexander Hamilton to George Fleming, 28 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received a letter from Captain Ingersoll informing me that there are at West Point, belonging to the public “Hospital, Medicine, Instruments, furniture &cc. Quarter Master Stores, Artificers Tools, for Carpenter’s tools and Blacksmiths, Some Articles of Winter Clothing, Stationary, Laboratory Apparatus &c. &c.”—Of all these you will take charge. A return of the Articles of Clothing...
1206From Alexander Hamilton to George Fleming, 22 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will please to deliver to Capt. McClellan a brass 4 pounder with the apparatus complete according to the French plan ; taking his rect. as a voucher to you—with great considen &c P.S. If the piece itself shall should have been delivered out to Capt. Ingersole you will shew him this letter, as a warrant for the delivering of it by him to Capt. McClellan (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan...
1207From Alexander Hamilton to Royal Flint, [27 November 1778] (Hamilton Papers)
Col Harrison and myself are to meet two Gentlemen of the British army at Amboy monday week. We shall be obliged to feed them and their attendants as well as our own, while there, and must therefore request your assistance to have some handsome provision made there for us by that time. We shall probably be together only a few days and shall have sixteen or eighteen to feed. Let us have both...
1208From Alexander Hamilton to Royal Flint, 23 December 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Morristown, New Jersey, December 23, 1779. “By a return of provisions on hand it appears there is only two day’s meat. The General’s anxiety induces him to inquire again into your prospects; and to request you will inform him with precision what present supply you can depend upon.” Letter not found. ] Sold at American Art Association—Anderson Galleries, January 12, 1932, Lot 69. Flint was...
1209From Alexander Hamilton to William Floyd, [7 July 1785] (Hamilton Papers)
Received of William Floyd Esquire Fifty seven pound and ten shillings being the amount of a note of hand with Interest from him to John Carter alias John Church for Fifty pound New York Currency dated in Philadelphia sometime about the last of April in the year One thousand Seven hundred and Eighty three and which note has been mislaid in my hands. New York July 7th 1785 ADS , Mrs. J. T....
1210From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Foot, 28 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter to the General was delivered to me on the road. You will on receipt of this permit the officer with the flag to return delivering him the enclosed letter. This I know to be His Excellency’s intention, and he yesterday gave orders for the purpose which seem not to have reached you. I am Sir Your Most Obed’t ALS , Mr. C. P. Greenough Fuller, New York City. Foot was the receiver of...
1211From Alexander Hamilton to Mahlon Ford, 25 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
General McPherson mentioned to me your desire of returning to your home for a time and at first I thought there would be no obstacle to it. But the Secretary of War having signified his pleasure that Capt Elliot should repair to Fort Mifflin to execute some services of a special nature—it appears to me adviseable that you should remain in your present command while the Troops continue in their...
1212From Alexander Hamilton to Mahlon Ford, 6 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will please to direct Lieutenant Heaton immediately to proceed to Fort Jay. Should you conceive that he can be spared from Captain Cochran’s company ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1213From Alexander Hamilton to Mahlon Ford, 18 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Two companies of Artillerists have just been detached from this Quarter under the command of Capt Henry of the 2 Regiment for New Town in Bucks County Pensylvania by the way of Amboy & Brunswick. At Brunswick they will be joined by Lt Boote with a party of Infantry. And Capt Shoemaker with a company of Infantry from Frederick Town Maryland and Capt Irvine with a Company of Artillerists from...
1214From Alexander Hamilton to Mahlon Ford, 26 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will please immediately to order Capt Henry’s company to march to Powles Hook opposite this City where its — arrival will be reported itself to — me and receive further orders given for its final destination. The march may be by moderate stages so as not to fatigue as there is no particular hurry. The route may be by New Town New Brunswick and Elizabeth Town. At the two latter places there...
1215From Alexander Hamilton to Ezekiel Forman, 4 August 1784 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, August 4, 1784. On October 18, 1784, Forman wrote to Hamilton : “I am favored with your Letter of the 20th past and … one written the 4th. August.” Letter of August 4 not found. ]
1216From Alexander Hamilton to Ezekiel Forman, 20 September 1784 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, September 20, 1784. On October 18, 1784, Forman wrote to Hamilton : “I am favored with your Letter of the 20th past.” Letter not found. ]
1217From Alexander Hamilton to Ezekiel Forman, 22 March 1786 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, March 22, 1786. Encloses a bond and requests Forman to send “a receipt for it as a payment on account of the legacy in which you are interested.” Copy, in writing of Pierre Van Cortlandt, Jr., Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
1218From Alexander Hamilton to Ezekiel Forman, 17 June 1785 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, June 17, 1785. On the back of a letter that Forman wrote to Hamilton on May 31, 1785, Hamilton wrote : “Answered June 17th. 1785.” Letter not found. ]
1219From Alexander Hamilton to Ezekiel Forman, 28 August 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, August 28, 1788. On the envelope of the letter that Forman wrote to Hamilton on August 23, 1788 , Hamilton wrote: “Ansd. Aug 28. 88.” Letter not found. ]
1220From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Forrest, John Nicholson, and Others, Public Creditors, 27 May 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the sixth instant and have paid careful attention to the contents of it. But notwithstanding my earnest desire to meet the wishes of every class of the public Creditors, my judgment of the true construction of the law in the point in question remains as disclosed in my first letter. The fact is, that the Certificates issued by the Register of the Treasury do...
1221From Alexander Hamilton to Uriah Forrest, [5 April 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 5, 1973. On the back of Forrest’s letter to Hamilton on November 7, 1792 , Hamilton wrote: “Answered April 5. 1793 with thanks &c.” Letter not found. ] Forrest was a Federalist member of the House of Representatives from Maryland.
1222Certificate for Major Robert Forsyth, [10 November 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
I certify that Major Forsyth had served in the Army of the United States as aid de Camp to Major General Stevens during his continuation in the service. Copy, Auditor’s Item 70, Revolutionary Section, File for Major Robert Forsyth, Virginia State Library, Richmond. Forsyth had been a captain in Henry Lee’s Battalion of Light Dragoons from July 1, 1778, to September 5, 1779, when he resigned to...
1223From Alexander Hamilton to Nathaniel Fosdick, 8 February 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twelfth of January, enclosing your returns. With respect to the question you submit, I am of opinion that the true construction of the Act, is that the duties on the Cargo must be paid or secured to be paid in the first district at which a vessel arrives, except where she puts in from necessity, as provided for by the twelfth Section of the Collection Bill;...
1224From Alexander Hamilton to Nathaniel Fosdick, 24 December 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
It is to be presumed that the Collectors cause all goods which are reported for exportation to be reshipped under the care of an Inspector; and that he draws the allowance, per diem, during the time he is engaged in this duty. This I apprehend is the only charge which arises on the service of Inspection prior to and during the shipment. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, Copy, RG 56, Letters to...
1225From Alexander Hamilton to Nathaniel Fosdick, 23 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed I transmit to you herewith, the Copy of a Petition of William Gurish to the District Judge of the District of Maine, with a request, that you will state fully to me your ideas relative to the transaction which gave rise to the said petition, which is at present regarded as a suspicious one— 1st Because, the probability is against the ignorance of the custom of entering , which is...
1226From Alexander Hamilton to Nathaniel Fosdick, 11 June 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
It appears to be a defect in our Laws, that the Registry of a Foreign Ship, sold after condemnation is not provided for. It will be laid before a Committee of the House of Representatives now sitting upon the alterations and amendments in which the Commercial and Revenue Laws require. I am, Sir, with respect, Your obedient Servant Copy, RG 56, Letters to and from the Collector at Portland,...
1227From Alexander Hamilton to Nathaniel Fosdick, 8 February 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the thirtieth of December, 1789, enclosing a weekly return has been duly received. The Collector for the Port of Boston has been directed to supply you with the Registers you stand in need of; by applying you will, without doubt receive them. With respect to the Sugars imported into your District and said to be not merchantable . The Sixteenth Section of the Act entitled an Act...
1228From Alexander Hamilton to Abiel Foster, 2 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I duly received your letter dated December the 26th. with those inclosed from Captains Parker & Green, and have, in the arrangement of the relative Rank of the Officers of the 16 Regt., which has lately taken place; where general principles have not interfered, paid all the attention your recommendation & the pretensions of those Gentlemen justly demand. with true respect & esteem &c— ( Df ,...
1229From Alexander Hamilton to Dwight Foster, 13 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twenty third of August, and have given orders for the discharge of the person to whom it relates. With I am Sir Yr. obt S ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1230From Alexander Hamilton to Theodore Foster, 1 September 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I have had the pleasure of receiving your two letters of the 23rd July & 4th of August. You concluded rightly that it could require no apology for entering into the detail with which you have favored me. On a subject so interesting to your State, your desire to communicate information was indulged with peculiar propriety, & on any subject I shall always esteem myself obliged by your...
1231Circular to Four Captains in the Battalion Commanded by Adam Hoops, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your Company is to form part of a battalion under the command of Major Hoops. You will, therefore, hereafter communicate with him and receive his orders; making all your returns to him. Your letters for the present will be addressed to him at New York indorsed on public service and with your name. I send you a sett of new recruiting instructions to which you will strictly conform in whatsoever...
1232Promissory Note to Theodosius Fowler, 21 August 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, August 21, 1802. “… Alexander Hamilton … shall pay to … Theodosius Fowler … the sum of One thousand four hundred and fifty one Dollars lawful Money aforesaid on or before the eighteenth day of May next with lawful Interest for the same from the eighteenth day of May last then the Obligation to be Void.…” DS , New-York Historical Society, New York City. For information on the contents...
1233From Alexander Hamilton to Theodosius Fowler, [9 November 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, November 9, 1792. On November 13, 1792, Fowler wrote to Hamilton and referred to “the receipt of your favour of the 9th. instant.” Letter not found. ] Fowler, a New York City speculator in securities and land, had also been a contractor for supplying the troops in the western territories. Printed in this volume.
1234From Alexander Hamilton to Tench Francis, 5 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed I send you a letter from the Commissioner of The Revenue of the 3rd. instant respecting Mr. Copperthwaits mission. I will add to it that Mr. Copperthwaits power ought to be complete & absolute as to the management of the whole business, subject only to the instructions which he shall receive from hence. It is necessary to efficacy & to avoid the embarrassments heretofore experienced...
1235From Alexander Hamilton to Tench Francis, 7 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Samuel Ward informs me that it may be of some importance to him to state a particular fact in regard to a quantity of Powder which is offered for sale to the Public—It is true as he states that sometime in the year 1798 he spoke to me on the subject of importing powder & that I gave him my opinion that it would be expedient to do it; telling him that according to the information which I...
1236From Alexander Hamilton to Fraser, Grant and Baillie, 20 November 1771 (Hamilton Papers)
I receivd your favour of the 18th Ultimo in due time & beg pardon for not having answerd it before. I have by this opportunity desird Mr. Thomas Ashburner of St Eustatius to pay you the little matter I owe you, and when he has done it, I will be obligd to you for a few lines certifying the same. I am Gentlemen. Your Respectful Serv LC , in writing of H, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
1237From Alexander Hamilton to Andrew G. Fraunces, 3 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I find on a second reading of your letter yesterday, that I mistook the expressions contained in it, and was led to give to it a meaning which is entirely foreign to it. I hasten to correct my error, and to assure you, that I am extremely pained at the harsh inference I was led to draw and to express. I feel myself bound without loss of time to apologize to you for it, and to declare to you my...
1238From Alexander Hamilton to Andrew G. Fraunces, 18 May 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 16th instant has been duly received. The want of sufficient light with regard to the warrants in question must defer the payment of them. I advise the holders to notify them as claims under the act of the last session, entitled, “An Act relative to claims against the United States not barred by any act of limitation, and which have not been already adjusted.” I am, Sir, with...
1239From Alexander Hamilton to Andrew G. Fraunces, 2 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of this date, at which I am astonished more than I can express. Do you imagine that any menaces of appeal to the people, can induce me to depart from what I conceive to be my public duty! As to what you call the affair of the Umpire , I cannot even divine what you mean by it. But whatever it may be—whatever guilty project you may have entered into, to better your...
1240From Alexander Hamilton to Andrew G. Fraunces, 1 October 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Contemptible as you are, what answer could I give to your last letter? The enclosed is a copy of what will shortly appear in one of the Gazettes of the city of New-York. The [New York] Diary: or Loudon’s Register , October 11, 1793. For background to this letter, see Fraunces to H, May 16, 1793 . On October 11, 1793, the New-York Daily Gazette , a morning newspaper, and The Diary , an evening...
1241From Alexander Hamilton to Andrew G. Fraunces, 3 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of yesterday I received last night. The contents of it surprize me. Could you imagine that the menace of an appeal to the people, would induce me to swerve from what I thought my public duty? If you believe that it will be of any advantage to you, I have no objection to your making it, whenever you think proper. The President has put into my hands your letter, in order that I may...
1242From Alexander Hamilton to Andrew G. Fraunces, 2 July 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I received your application of yesterday, respecting two warrants drawn by the late Board of Treasury. I do not think it necessary at present, to answer the several questions stated in your former letter, to which you refer. All I can say on the subject is, that as far as can now be judged, these warrants will constitute a good demand in favor of the holders upon the public: But there are some...
1243From Alexander Hamilton to William Frazer, 2 February 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
The near approach of the time of my departure from this City prevented my sending back Master Philip. I thank you for your obliging conduct in regard to him and my other boy & generally towards this family. Have the goodness, My Dear Sir, to send me your account with as little delay as possible. Mrs Hamilton also requests that you will send here by the first opportunity Philip’s Bedstead...
1244From Alexander Hamilton to Constant Freeman, 5 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my intention to prepare some dis patches for General Pinckney which — I be able to do in time I will gladly — you with them If there is a likelihood — opportunity occurring within a few day — days hence. — will — as to inform me of it. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1245From Alexander Hamilton to Constant Freeman, 4 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I recur to your letter of the first of August 1799. I have directed to Capt Huger out of all the men of the second Regt. of Artillerists in Georgia & South Carolina to form a complete company and to proceed with them and all the Officers of that Regiment to New York leaving the surplus of the men subject to your orders. This surplus you will incorporate with your batalion. If as is probable...
1246From Alexander Hamilton to Nehemiah Freeman, 12 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will speedily receive orders to march, and you will therefore be pleased to put yourself in readiness for the purpose— With Considern ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1247From Alexander Hamilton to Nehemiah Freeman, 16 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
A private by the name of Carlton belonging to your company called upon me yesterday and presented me with an account against the United States of 20 dollars for the apprehension of two Deserters, he informed me that he was on leaving Harpers Ferry directed by you to make application to me for my signature to the account, if so, I must observe it would have been proper for you to have made some...
1248From Alexander Hamilton to Nehemiah Freeman, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
My preceding communications have been misconstrued if they have been considered as implying any censure on the commanding officer of the garrison. I had no other view than that of drawing a particular attention to the State of the sick— With considn I am Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1249From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Freeman, 11 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the ninth of January with it’s enclosure. Nothing definitive was Settled between General Wilkinson and myself relative to you superintending the works at Loftus’s heights, tho’ I have reason to beleive it was the intention of General Wilkinson to continue you in this service. I would thank you to favor me with an account of the plan which you had projected of the...
1250From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Freeman, 4 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter dated Feby. 28th with and thank you for the inclosed plan of the Fort at Loftus’s heights and I regret much the cause which that delayed you from writing to me on the subject before answering my letter on that subject. As General Wilkinson is so soon expected at Philadelphia it will be proper for you to wait his arrival. with true considern &c ( Df , in the...