5301General Orders, 17 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York ] March 17, 1800 . Announces “Regulations respecting soldiers allowed to be taken from the line of the army to attend an officer.…” LC , RG 98, Post-Revolutionary War Commands, Castle Island Record, National Archives. This document is the same as James McHenry to H, March 18, 1800 , with the exception of the first paragraph of McHenry’s letter, which is paraphrased, and the final...
5302From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Harrison, 23 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I herewith transmit you the Copy of a letter from Col: Smith to me, & request you will take efficient measures for the prosecution of the said Brown’s therein mentioned— With great regard &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
5303From Alexander Hamilton to William Ellery, 16 September 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, September 16, 1791. On October 4, 1791, Ellery wrote to Hamilton : “I have received your letter of the 16th of Septemr.” Letter not found. ]
5304From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Brock, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 26th. of November. A person has already been no propoposed to be nominated as Pay Master Genl to the detachment under your Command, and I presume — the nomination has been confirmed by the Pay Master General acted upon. Should this not be the case I have no objection to Lieutenant Lewis, and will recommend him Lieut Lewis for the place— W— ( Df , in the...
5305From Alexander Hamilton to William Seton, [3 December 1790] (Hamilton Papers)
I thank you for the attention you are so obligingly paying to the matters I have troubled you with. The interest, which yourself and my other friends in New York are so good as to take in my health is no small compensation for the temporary diminution of it. We are always glad to find that we are not forgotten by those to whom we are much attached. My Complaint has been nothing more than my...
5306From Alexander Hamilton to Sharp Delany, 2 February 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, February 2, 1792. Questions two entries in Delany’s “account with the United States.” States: “The Register of the Ship Blum Hoff Lady has been transmitted to me by the Collector of Burlington. He mentions that this vessel departed from his district without any papers, and that she has since sailed from Philadelphia. I wish to be informed if she brought any goods into your...
5307From Alexander Hamilton to John Rutledge, Junior, 4 January 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
My extreme anxiety about the ensuing election of President by the House of Representatives will excuse to you the liberty I take in addressing you concerning it without being consulted by you. Did you know Mr. Burr as well as I do, I should think it unnecessary. With your honest attachment to the Country and correctness of views, it would not then be possible for you to hesitate, if you now do...
5308From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Walker, 7 July 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, July 7, 1794. “I wrote to you some little time since to know whether it would be convenient to you (⟨sub⟩stituting a careful deputy in your absence) to make a tour of the different custom houses in the UStates—to inspect the manner of carrying on business at each; in order to a Report to the Treasury. For this purpose a reasonable allowance per diem would be made say of Five...
5309To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 3 November 1793 (Washington Papers)
Not having been in condition to attend you yesterday, and (though free from fever) yet not being well enough to go abroad immediately, I have concluded to submit to you by a line the result of my further reflections on the subject of my last letter. I believe it will be altogether safe for the ensuing session of Congress to be held at Philadelphia, and that the good of the public service...
5310To John Adams from Alexander Hamilton, 27 February 1793 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith at as early a period, as the possession of the necessary returns, have enabled me, sundry statements of the salaries, fees, emoluments, &c of persons holding civil offices under the United States, pursuant to an order of the Senate of the 7th of May last, and to be / with perfect Respect / & Esteem, / Sir / Your Obedt Servt DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S....
5311From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 7 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I do not recollect whether you have mentioned to me the points at which your majors will more particularly take their stations. It is in contemplation to order a detachment of Troops to Easton with a view to the insurgent spirit in that quarter, and if it would not interfere with his duties in relation to the recruiting service, I should like very well to give the command of that detachment to...
5312From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, November 4, 1799. “I send you by way of information an order of the 1st. inst. issued by me respecting the General Disposition of the Army, in conformity with the instructions heretofore received from the Secy. of War. It seemed necessary to have all the regiments thrown into Brigades. The situation of the third and 4th. within different commands created some embarrassment. You will...
5313From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 4 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutt. Livingston has delivered me your letter of 26th. February and I have given him permission to remain for a short time in this City. with true consideration &— ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
5314From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 21 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 16 instant respecting Cloathing for the Western army did not reach me till yesterday. It has been referred to General Wilkinson and no time will be lost in complying with its object. I have maturely considered the proposition in your letter of the 17th for stationing three Regiments at Carlisle in Pensylvania and I am of opinion that the measure is not expedient. Considering...
5315From Alexander Hamilton to John B. Church, 12 December 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, December 12, 1783. On February 7, 1784 , Church wrote to Hamilton: “I received a few Days since my Dear Sir your Favor of the 12th Decemr.” Letter not found. ]
5316From Alexander Hamilton to Washington Morton, 14 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You are apprised that you have been appointed to officiate as Judge Advocate at a General Court Martial of which Major Wilcocks has been appointed President which is to convene in this City on Wednesday next. Inclosed are the charges against Doct Osborne one of the Persons to be tried. Another is Capt Frye. The charges against him have not been furnished to me. Major Hoops will possess you of...
5317Subscription to the Ohio Company for Education and Worship in the Territory Northwest of the River Ohio, March 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York ] March, 1788 . Subscribes ten pounds to the Ohio Company for “the Education of Youth, and the Promotion of Public Worship, among the first Settlers.” DS , Princeton University Library. The other subscribers were Richard C. Platt, William Edgar, Alexander Macomb, William Constable, and William Duer, all New York City merchants. H owned five and one-half shares in the Ohio Company....
5318Enclosure: Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 3 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The failure of the late enterprize against the United Netherlands may be expected to have made a favorable alteration in regard to the prospects of obtaining loans there for the US. Such an expectation is also countenanced by a late letter from our bankers at Amsterdam, which however as yet gives no certainty, that can be a basis of operation. The existing instructions from the department to...
5319From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Morris, 14 December 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, December 14, 1795. On December 18, 1795, Morris wrote to Hamilton and referred to “Your friendly letter of the 14th.” Letter not found. ]
5320From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Delozier, 2 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I received your letter of the 15th ultimo with sundry communications relatively to the Revenue Cutter. The rate of 2/2d per man proposed by Captn Porter in his letter of the 5th. of April is excessive beyond toleration & it appears to me from the nature of the case and what exists in every other port that it is impossible that rate can be a reasonable one for a reasonable supply of the seamen....
5321From Alexander Hamilton to Walter L. Cochran, 10 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Immediately upon the receipt of this, you will make arrangements for the conveyance of Capt. Masseys company of Artillerists to Norfolk in Virginia, and you will cause it to proceed thither without unnecessary delay. The rout which appears to me proper is by Wilmington Elktown and down the Chesapeak by Water. You will of course take your arrangements with the person or persons who now supplies...
5322From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, 31 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The copious explanation which have been had between us in conversation on the subjects of your several communications of the 6th. of September 12th. 15. 19th. & 27 instant will abrige the observations naturally connected with the plan which has been adopted as the result and which forms the object of the present instruction. This plan, as you know, has the same basis with that which has been...
5323To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 16 June 1794 (Washington Papers)
It is with regret, I inform you, that another Collector has suffered Treasury drafts to return unpaid, which were drawn upon monies reported by him to be in his hands. Abraham Archer Esquire of York town. Inclosed are letters of apology on the subject. All the drafts which were at first declined were afterwards paid. I perceive nothing substantially to distinguish this case from that of the...
5324From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 20 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Captain Eddens has sent to me a charge which he presented at the Accountant’s Office, but which was refused to be Allowed. It is for the rent of a room which he was obliged to hire, previously to the Arrival of his Tents, whilst employed in the recruiting service. As Officers are entitled to quarters this charge appears to me to be perfectly reasonable, and I would submit to you whether it...
5325From Alexander Hamilton to Edmund Randolph, 25 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
It was my intention at the time of the Receipt of your Note of the 20th. of September last, transmitting a letter of the same date from Mr. Jaudenes to you (now returned) to have made you a full and particular communication of the result of my enquiry into the affair. But the hurry of the moment, the western insurrection pressing among other objects, diverted my attention from it so...
5326From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [18 March 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
I certify that the installments which according to the contracts respecting the Debt of France accrue in the present year are 1,500,000 livres on the 3rd of September, and 1,000,000 of livres on the 5th of November; which, was there no anticipation, would be payable on those days respectively. The amount anticipated, there being some unsettled items, cannot be pronounced until a definitive...
5327From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 22 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, August 22, 1799. “… I send you … some extracts from Col. Hall’s letter of the fourteenth of this month. He … requests a supply of money for recruiting purposes. I must revive my request on this subject. I should wish a supply to be sent on sufficiently large to make up the complement of three fourths of the several regiments.…” Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton...
5328From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [1783–1789] (Hamilton Papers)
I arrived My Dear Betsey at this place yesterday Evening not so much fatigued as I expected to have been but with my Cold somewhat increased. I am however better to day and hope to finish my business so as to return on Thursday. If a Vessel offers at the time and a fair wind I may take that mode of conveyance. I hope you have been attentive to your medicine. Remember Mrs. Powel on the...
5329From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 2 July 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, July 2, 1795. On July 10, 1795, Wolcott wrote to Hamilton : “I have recd. your several Letters dated June 22d. 26th. 30th. & the 2nd. current.” Letter of July 2 not found. ]
5330To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 28 June 1792 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits to The President of the United States the copy of a Report of this date from The Commissioner of the Revenue, on the subject of certain provisional contracts, which have been entered into for the stakeage of certain waters in North Carolina. He sees no cause to doubt the reasonableness of these Contracts. The higher rate of that for Neuse...
5331From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Walker, 20 July 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The power being legally competent to the purposes desired, I have instructed the Comptroller to give the needful direction to The Commissioner of Loans. But in friendship to you, I cannot suppress some jealousies which are afloat and which have run before your application as if to prevent a compliance with it. You know the late events with regard to Duer Macombe &c have awakened much suspicion...
5332From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 20 May 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
A belief that the occasion to which they may be applicable is not likely to occur, whatever may have been once intended, or pretended in terrorem , has delayed the following observations in compliance with your desire —and which are now the result of conferences with the Gentleman you named. The precise form of any proposition or demand which may be made to or of this Government must so...
5333To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 27 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
In answer to the enquiry you have been pleased to make, I have the honor to inform you that nothing has been yet done upon the first section of the Act of the 20th of March last, which appropriates a million of dollars, to defray any expenses that may be incurred in relation to the intercourse between the United States and foreign Nations; authorising the President if necessary to borrow the...
5334Plan for an Attack on New York, [August 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
If upon reconnoitring Dobbes ferry it is found susceptible of batteries to establish a communication, So soon as we can assemble ten thousand men leaving a sufficient garrison at West Point, let them be drawn to Dobbe’s ferry this side of the River and immediately set about erecting batteries; let a sufficient number of boats be brought from Kings ferry, by water if practicable, if not by...
5335From Alexander Hamilton to Harrison Gray Otis, 26 January 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will recollect that I reserved for a future answer part of a letter which I had the pleasure of receiving from you some time since. These are my ideas on that Subject. I should be glad to see, before the close of the Session, a law impowering the President, at his discretion, in case a negotiation between the United States and France should not be on foot by the first of August next, or...
5336From Alexander Hamilton to Baron von Steuben, [10 June 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
You see the difficulty there is in getting the Majors to serve as Brigade Inspectors. The Board of war have asked the General’s opinion about extending the appointment to the line of Captains. He requests your opinion. Very Respectfully Yr. Obed serv ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City.
5337From Alexander Hamilton to Edmund Randolph, 5 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
I have recd your two letters of the 3d instant. On the 2d instant Mr. Dela Forest produced at my Office a draft of the Minister for forty thousand Dollars payable the 3d of September next. In consequance of what had passed between us, I took it for granted on the appearance of this draft, that the affair had been arranged between the Minister and you; and as the case was represented to be very...
5338From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 14 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I was in due time favoured with your letter of 25 of April. I am glad that our ideas coincide as to the formation of a Regiment for Exercise & battle. It is a part of the plan (though the extract sent you did not go so far as to shew it) that the companies for those purposes shall always be equalized. This is no doubt essential. The inconvenience of occasionally separating the men from their...
5339From Alexander Hamilton to John Nicholson, 26 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I received your letter of the 22d instant with its enclosures. I herewith transmit for your information the Copy of my letter to the Governor of Pennsylvania on the subject of the New Loan Certificates, by which you will perceive the light in which the matter stands at the Treasury. I am Sir with consideration Your obedt Servant LS , Charles Roberts Autograph Collection of the Haverford...
5340From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Bourne, William Channing, John S. Dexter, and Jeremiah Olney, 22 October 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
A report has reached this place, through a channel so respectable as to claim notice, that the affairs of the Bank of Providence are in considerable disorder. On this occasion I take the liberty to commit to your care the interests of the United States and to request your aid. It is probably known to all of you that the Bank of Providence has been made a place of deposit for all the public...
5341From Alexander Hamilton to Nathaniel Appleton, 2 March 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
You will find enclosed LeRoy and Bayard’s first bill at five days sight on Stephen Higginson for ten thousand dollars dated Philadelphia the 28th. of February payable to my order as Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, with which you are charged in the Books of the Register. This sum is to be applied to the discharge of the interest on the public debt that will be payable at your...
5342From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 12 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Col Beauman has been with me about the payment of his account for Postage. He says it is now an advance by him . You know he is very punctual . You will oblige me by being so to in this & future cases respecting postage Yrs. truly ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City).
5343From Alexander Hamilton to Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Walton White, 4 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] March 4, 1779 . Requests White to explain to Washington circumstances under which a horse, belonging to one Robert Brown, was impressed. ADfS , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. White was a lieutenant colonel of the Fourth Continental Dragoons.
5344From Alexander Hamilton to John Nicholson, [16 January 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his Compliments to the Comptroller of the State of Pensylvania, & requests to see him at the Treasury Office tomorrow Morning at Nine oClock on a subject which the Governor has referred to a conference with the Comptroller. AL , Glassboro State Teachers College, Glassboro, New Jersey. For background to this letter, see H to Thomas Mifflin, December 21,...
5345From 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. ]
5346From Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, 3 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The proceedings at Pittsburgh, which you will find stated in the in-closed paper and other incidents, in the Western parts of this state, announce so determined and persevering a spirit of opposition to the laws, as in my opinion to render a vigorous exertion of the powers of government indispensable. I have communicated this opinion to the President and I doubt not his impressions will accord...
5347To John Jay from Alexander Hamilton, 9 April 1793 (first letter) (Jay Papers)
When we last conversed together on the subject we were both of opinion that the Minister expected from France should be received. Subsequent circumstances have perhaps induced an additional embarrassment on this point and render it adviseable to reconsider the opinion generally and to raise this further question— Whether he ought to be received absolutely or with qualifications ? The King has...
5348From Alexander Hamilton to Theodore Meminger, 29 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The arrangement which I had contemplated for the bringing on of the drummer and boys belonging to Capt. Bishop’s company, from certain circumstances, has failed. Captain Eddens informs me that the eldest of the lads is very trustworthy, and you will give him the charge of bringing on the o you will give him, during the march, the charge of the others. You have been heretofore informed as to of...
5349From Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, [13 November 1790] (Hamilton Papers)
I inclose you copies of two resolutions which have passed the house of representatives of Virginia. Others had been proposed and disagreed to. But the war was still going on. A spirited remonstrance to Congress is talked of. This is the first symptom of a spirit which must either be killed or will kill the constitution of the United States. I send the resolutions to you that it may be...
5350From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Smith, 26 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, August 26, 1793. On September 30, 1793, Oliver Wolcott, Jr., wrote to Robert Elliot and referred to “A Copy of a Letter from the Sec. of the Treasy. to Samuel Smith Esq dated August 26th. 1793.” Letter not found. ] ADf , Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.