571Alexander Hamilton and William Floyd to George Clinton, 2[3] April 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
We have the honor to inclose Your Excellency a copy of the resolutions passed on the [fifteenth Instant] relative to a ratification of the preliminary treaty—the reception of the posts in possession of the British troops and the surrender of the prisoners. We have this day received a letter from Sir Guy Carleton proposing that Congress should appoint one or more persons to assist persons...
572From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 13 February 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
I did myself the honor of writing to you, immediately after my arrival at Head Quarters, in answer to two letters I found here, from you. There is a matter, which often obtrudes itself upon my mind, and which requires the attention of every person of sense and influence, among us. I mean a degeneracy of representation in the great council of America. It is a melancholy truth Sir, and the...
573From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 2 March 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
If our correspondence does not terminate with your letter of the 29th. of February, received yesterday, I wish it to be understood that it proceeds merely from the desire of removing all ambiguity from a transaction, in which my character may be materially interested. It is perhaps the natural inference from what you have stated, that nothing took place on your part, to sanction or corroborate...
574From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 14 February 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
In a letter which I wrote lately to General Schuyler, I informed him of the import of the answer from Vermont, and what had been done with it in Congress. The Committee to whom it was referred have not yet reported; but I have little expectation of decision. Congress have been for some time employed on matters of the 1st. importance, devising a plan for carrying the 8th. Article of the...
575From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 14 May 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
The President of Congress will of course have transmitted to Your Excellency the plan lately adopted by Congress for funding the public debt. This plan was framed to accommodate it to the objections of some of the states; but this spirit of accomodation will only serve to render it less efficient, without making it more palatable. The opposition of the state of Rhode Island for instance is...
576From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 9 March 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of receiving, yesterday, your Excellency’s letter of the 6th instant. It is agreeable to me to find in it a confirmation of the inference, that you had given no countenance to the supposition of my agency or cooperation in the project, to which the story of Judge Purdy relates; and it only remains for me to regret that it is not in your power to furnish the additional clue, of...
577From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 10 March 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, March 10, 1796. Letter not found. ] Clinton, a veteran of the American Revolution, was a member of the Continental Congress from 1775 to 1776. He served as governor of New York from 1777 to 1795. MS list of letters entitled “General Hamilton to Governor George Clinton,” Columbia University Libraries.
578From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 18 December 1782 (Hamilton Papers)
I shall very shortly be out of cash, and shall therefore be much obliged to you to forward to me the State allowance. It will answer as well in Mr. Morris’ notes as in Specie provided the notes have not more than a fortnight or so to run. It will be better if they are due. ⟨A disappointment in this will greatly embarrass me, and from what your Excellency said, I take it for granted it cannot...
579From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 22 December 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
During my stay in this place, I have received intimations that certain officers high in command in this quarter have been guilty of practices, equally unjust, disgraceful to the Army, and injurious to the common cause; I mean seizing the property of the inhabitants of this State, and converting it to their own use, without any compensation either to the right owners, or to the State. A...
580From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 25 [August] 1782 (Hamilton Papers)
By advices from Philadelphia I find that the present is a period rather critical on the subject of money and concenters a variety of demands which it is not easy to satisfy. It becomes therefore of importance to the Financier to avail himself of every immediate resource. This induces me to request you will be so good as [to] inform me, whether there is any near prospect of obtaining the loan...
581From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 20 August 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Albany, August 20, 1783. On August 20, 1783 , Hamilton wrote to Philip Van Rensselaer: “I send you a line to the Governor.” Letter not found. ]
582From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 24[–27] February 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
In my letter of the 14th. I informed Your Excellency that Congress were employed in devising a plan for carrying the 8th article of the confederation into execution. This business is at length brought to a conclusion. I inclose for the information of the Legislature the proceedings upon it in different stages, by which they will see the part I have acted. But as I was ultimately left in a...
583From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, [26 November 1784–17 July 1787] (Hamilton Papers)
It is the wish of several of the Regents of the University that a Meeting should be appointed on some business of importance; and I am requested to write to you on the subject. It will be only necessary for you to write to Mr. Harpur who is secretary of the University desiring him to publish an advertisement according to mode prescribed in the act. I am Dr Sir with great respect & regard ...
584From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 16 July 1782 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inclose Your Excellency the copy of a warrant from The Honorable Robert Morris Esqr. Superintendant of the Finances of the United States; by which you will perceive that agreeable to the resolution of Congress of the 2d. of November last, he has appointed me Receiver of the Continental Taxes for this state. I am therefore to request that the Legislature will be pleased to...
585From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 12 March 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt. Coleman delivered me your two letters of the 5th & 6th, instant. The pleasure, I have, in corresponding with you, will dispose me, whenever I have any thing to communicate, that may be worth your attention, or that appears to me so, to trouble you with my sentiments: But I shall not expect you to make an equal return either in quantity or frequency. You will, in this, intirely consult...
586From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General George Clinton, 10 June 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
By His Excellencys Command, I am to desire you will give orders upon the deputy Clothier General at Peeks-Kill, for the necessary supply of Cloathing &c. for the four companies raising under your direction. It is not however intended, that more shall be drawn than a sufficiency for the number of men actually inlisted. I am Sir Your most Obedt servant ADfS , George Washington Papers, Library...
587From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 27 February 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
It is now a long time since a very ⟨odious⟩ slander has been in circulation to the prejudice of my character. It has come to my ears in more than one way, but always ’till lately without the disclosure ⟨of⟩ any source to which I could resort for explanation or detection. Within a few days, Mr. Kane of this City related to me a story as coming from Judge Purdy, in substance very similar to the...
588From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 3 October 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
I have lately received from Messrs. Duane and Lhommedieu an extract of a letter from Your Excellency to the Delegates of the 23d. of August last requesting “a particular detail of the motives which influenced the determination of Congress” respecting the application of the legislature to have their state troops released from Continental pay, for the purpose of garrisoning the frontier posts....
589Alexander Hamilton and William Floyd to George Clinton, [24 March 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
We have the happiness to inform your Excellency that yesterday arrived the Triumph a Cutter from Cadiz, with letters from the Marquis La Fayette announc⟨ing⟩ the certainty of the preliminaries of a general peace signed between all the belligerent powers the 20th. of January. There are letters from the Count D’Estaing to the French Minister to the same effect, and an instruction from him to the...
590From Alexander Hamilton to Sir Henry Clinton, [30 September 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
It has so happened in the course of events, that Major André Adjutant General of your army has fallen into our hands. He was captured in such a way as will according to the laws of war justly affect his life. Though an enemy his virtues and his accomplishments are admired. Perhaps he might be released for General Arnold, delivered up without restriction or condition, which is the prevailing...
591From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General James Clinton, 1 August 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
The General has received a letter written by Mr Erskine by your desire at half past Nine oClock this morning; by which he perceives there are parties of the Enemy hovering about you. He desires you will take the most effectual measures to ascertain what force they are in; and be particularly watchful, that while they may be amusing you in front, they may not throw a force superior to yours on...
592From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General James Clinton, 11 September 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bergen County, New Jersey ] September 11, 1780 . “His Excellency desires you will furnish from your Brigade a subaltern for the Company of light infantry in Col Cortland’s regiment.” ALS , MS Division, New York Public Library. Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt, Second New York Regiment.
593From Alexander Hamilton to George Clymer, [21 September 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, September 21, 1792. On September 28, 1792, Clymer wrote to Hamilton : “I was honoured with yours of the 21st.” Letter not found. ]
594From Alexander Hamilton to James Cochran, 31 January 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Letter Not Found. ( LS , sold at Anderson Galleries, October 19, 1926, Lot No. 159). Letter not found.
595From 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).
596From Alexander Hamilton to John Cochran, 13 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, August 13, 1793. “I have directed the Treasurer of the United States, to furnish you with a draught on the Office of Discount & Deposit at New-York, for Seven Thousand Nine Hundred and Eighty five Dollars; for the purpose of enabling you … to discharge a half years pension which will become due to the Invalids of the United States on the 5th of the ensuing month.” LS ,...
597From Alexander Hamilton to John Cochran, 25 June 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, June 25, 1794. “A Warrant has this day issued on the Treasurer in your favor for Drs 90,834 ²⁹⁄₁₀₀ for the purpose of enabling you to discharge the Interest which will become due the 30th. Instant on the several species of stock standing on your Books.…” LS , Portsmouth Athenaeum, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Cochran was commissioner of loans for New York.
598From Alexander Hamilton to John Cochran, [25 May 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, May 25, 1793. Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found. ] ALS , sold by S. G. Hubbard Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 15, 1864, Item 239. Cochran was commissioner of loans for New York.
599From Alexander Hamilton to John Cochran, [8 February 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Treasury Department, February 8, 1791. The description of this letter in the dealer’s catalogue reads: “Concerning ‘the Payment of Pensions to Invalids for the space of one year.… The allowance for your trouble will be two per cent on what you pay.’” Letter not found. ] The Collector: A Magazine for Autograph and Historical Collectors , LXXXI, (1968), 806, Item B242. Cochran was commissioner...
600From Alexander Hamilton to John Cochran, 28 March 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Yours of the 24th is just come to hand. I have directed the Treasurer to transmit by tomorrow’s post a draft in your favour on the Bank of New York for Twenty six thousand two hundred and fifty dollars; which according to your statement will enable you to pay the ensuing quarters interest. I am content with the plan you intend to pursue with the Bank; though my idea was that the business might...
601From Alexander Hamilton to John Cochran, 8 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, April 8, 1793. “Enclosed is a List of certificates of transfers issued by the commissioner of Georgia in which the time from which they bear interest has been altered, from the 1st of January to the 1st of April 1792.… I have thought proper to give You this information in order to remove any scruple which might arise on account of the alteration.” LS , The American Swedish...
602From Alexander Hamilton to John Cochran, 10 December 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
The instructions given to you originally in regard to the transmission of certificates are rightly construed by you in your letter of the 1st. instant. The certificates of the Register of the Treasury and all others of which you have no checks or registers are to be sent hither for examination: And moreover, in all other cases wherein you actually find reason to entertain doubts of the...
603From Alexander Hamilton to John Cochran, 24 March 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, March 24, 1794. “I have directed the Treasurer of the United States to remit to you a draught on the Office of Discount & Deposit at New-York for Ninety Thousand dollars, to enable you to discharge the Interest, which will become due the 31st. Instant on the several species of stock standing on your books.” LS , Mr. Sol Feinstone, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. Cochran...
604From Alexander Hamilton to John Cochran, 10 October 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, October 10, 1791. On October 10, 1791, Hamilton wrote to William Seton that he was sending a letter to the commissioner of loans for New York State. Letter not found. ]
605From Alexander Hamilton to John Cochran, 15 November 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, November 15, 1793. Requests “amount of the last quarters dividend paid by the office of Discount & Deposit, in order that a warrant may issue to cover the same.” LS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
606From Alexander Hamilton to John Cochran, 15 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I am of opinion that the law under which you act does not justify the Commissioners in the payment of interest on any new loan certificate issued for the certificates of any state, which certificates were issued by that state in exchange for those of the federal debt, until the whole of the identical state certificates, so issued, have been exchanged or redeemed, or the continental...
607From Alexander Hamilton to John Cochran, 24 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, September 24, 1794. “I have directed the Treasurer … to remit to you, a draught for Ninety Thousand Dollars on account of the Interest payable … on the several species of stocks standing on your books.” Letter not found. ] LS , sold at Swann Galleries, March 8, 1945, Lot 18. Cochran was commissioner of loans for New York. Extract taken from dealer’s catalogue. On September...
608From Alexander Hamilton to Walter L. Cochran, 23 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had taken it for granted that a General Order of the 29th of May directing returns of Clothing &c to be Addressed to Col. Stevens had been transmitted to the Commandant of Fort Mifflin. You will please to inform Me whether such a General Order has not been received at the fort— I have however sent the return to Col. Stevens and requested him to take the necessary measures for furnishing the...
609From Alexander Hamilton to Walter Cochran, 4 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will immediately on the receipt of this join your company at Fort Mifflin. No excuse can be received for any delay that may occur W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: "A Duplicate forwarded January 17, 1800."
610From Alexander Hamilton to Walter L. Cochran, 31 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It now becomes indispensable that you should — with all possible dispatch rejoin your Company at Fort Mifflin—This is therefore to request desire that you will lose no time in complying with this wish repairing thither— With consideration &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown and H, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
611From Alexander Hamilton to Walter L. Cochran, 12 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
There is an urgent necessity for your presence in this City by Tuesday next, Immediat’ly therefore after the receipt of this Letter you will repair to this place and communicate your Arrival to Major Hoops with Consideration I am Sir Your Obedt. Sert. (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
612From Alexander Hamilton to Walter L. Cochran, 13 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
On the receipt of this you will grant a furlough for four weeks, to Capt. Cochran—in order that he may visit his father who is extremely ill and anxious to see him With great consideration &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
613From 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...
614From Alexander Hamilton to Walter L. Cochran, 6 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I expected to have been informed before this that Captain Massey’s company had marched. If the company has not already set out it must do so immediately. You will please to inform me I wish to know how the thing is situated, what has been the cause of the delay if any delay has occurred, and why, if the company has marched it I have not been informed of it. I have not made informed it has not...
615From Alexander Hamilton to Walter L. Cochran, 25 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will detach from the garrison which you command, at on the order application of Captain Elliot, a — body of men to consist of not more than a one subaltern and twenty five non commissioned officers and privates— With consn ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
616From Alexander Hamilton to John G. Coffin, 18 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received Your letter of Yesterday, and regret — that circumstances will not permit me to have a per you to come into the city. I wished should have been glad to have had a personal interview with you, and to — such explanations as you may have to make concerning your accounts but am intent that it be postponed for the present. These — Your Accounts I have sent to the Accountant of the...
617From Alexander Hamilton to John G. Coffin, 18 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of January 24th and in consequence of your misfortune your furlough is extended untill the last day of March next. A delay of a General arrangement by the Secretary of War which would have embraced your claim prevents me from a compliance with your wishes as to your accounts. with true consideration I am Sir— ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton...
618From Alexander Hamilton to Walter K. Cole, 3 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 25th. of February, and regret that circumstances should occur to lead you render it necessary for you to abandon relinquish the service—You will be pleased to signify your wish to the Commandant of your regiment that it may come thro’ him to me, and go from me to the Sey of War— This is the regular course in such cases— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y....
619From Alexander Hamilton to William Colfax, 10 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is the arrangement of this State into Districts, and subdistricts, for the purpose of the recruiting service—Within each subdistrict it is contemplated that a Company will be raised—Provision must be made for the supply of the men as they are raised, having an eye to the particular place which is designated as the Rendezvous for each subdistrict. The Regimental Rendezvous is the town...
620From Alexander Hamilton to William Colfax, 30 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lt. Leonard with a detachment of about one hundred men has been ordered from Windsor in Vermont to Albany and from thence to this City. You will be pleased to take immediate measures for supplying them with provisions, while in Albany, and for transporting them by Water to this place, the moment the opening of the River shall permit it. It will be proper to instruct your Agent in Albany to...