151Discharge of Joshua Austin, 13 June 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 13, 1777. “… Joshua Austin, belonging to the independent company of the State of Connecticut, … appears to be incapable of military service. He is hereby discharged from the Continental army.…” ADS , Connecticut State Library, Hartford.
152From Alexander Hamilton to Theodorus Bailey, 20 November 1785 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, November 20, 1785. On January 17, 1786, Bailey wrote to Hamilton : “An indisposition which has confined me the chief of the time since the receit of your favor of the 20th of november, has prevented me from giving it an earlier attention.” Letter not found. ] Bailey, a major in the New York Militia, was practicing law in Poughkeepsie, New York.
153From Alexander Hamilton to Abraham Baldwin, 27 February 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have this morning received your Note of yesterday as Chairman of the Committee on the State of the Treasury Department. I beg the Committee to accept my acknowlegement for the politeness they manifest. They are not mistaken in assuring themselves of my most cheerful cooperation to give the fullest effect to the object with which they are charged. In this disposition, I shall with pleasure...
154From Alexander Hamilton to Simeon Baldwin, 1 May 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, May 1, 1802. “Capt. Du Buisson who has obtained a decree of restitution of his vessel & cargo tells me that there are some obstacles, which he cannot explain, to his receiving the moiety of the proceeds reserved for the Captors, and remaining as he understands it in deposit with you. As he has solicited my aid which I have promised, you will oblige me by explaining as early as may...
155From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Ballard, 31 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
In answer to your letter of the 20th. instant I have to inform you that no provision for compensation to the Inspectors of the Revenue for Ports, has yet been made; But in consequence of greater latitude given to the President by the Act, concerning the duties on Spirits distilled within the United States, the subject will be shortly under his consideration when your case will be duly attended...
156From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Ballard, 17 October 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, October 17, 1791. According to the dealer’s description of this letter, it relates to the “duty on spirits distilled from domestic and foreign materials.” Letter not found. ] Sold by Harvard Trust Company, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1962. Ballard was surveyor of the port of Baltimore.
157From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Ball, 28 December 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his Compliments to Mr. Ball Chairman of a Committee of the Bank of The UStates. He would propose that the three hundred thousand Dollars remaining unpaid of the 400000 loan should be paid in three equal installments on the first of November December and January. The point of credits for bills deposited is reserved for further consideration but will be...
158From Alexander Hamilton to Gerard Bancker, [31 July 1782] (Hamilton Papers)
I inclose you a copy of a warrant to me from The Superintendant of Finance on the Treasury of this State for the sum due the 1st day of April last as the first quarte[r]ly payment of the quota of the present year. I shall be obliged to you to inform me what appropriations have been made by the Legislature of the State on this account; and I am at the same time to request the payment of such...
159From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Banks, 12 December 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, December 12, 1788. On January 1, 1789, Banks wrote to Hamilton : “I recd. your letter of the 12 Ulto.” Letter not found. ] Banks, a Virginian, speculated extensively in western lands.
160From Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Banning, 21 June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
In answer to your letter of the 6th instant, I refer you to mine of the 30th of may. I should earlier have sent you a direction, in the particular case; but that I had understood that proceedings at law had been commenced, which had removed the Eunice from your custody to that of the Court. If still in your custody she is to be surrendered to the Captor. with consideration I am Sir Your...