6551From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Colonel Rice proposes Mr. John Radford as a Cadet in his regiment, and I would recommend that he be immediately appointed. Enclosed is a letter to Mr. Swan which I have left open for your perusal. With great respect ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6552From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 12th instant has Your le In all the cases in which no time day has been mentioned as the place & time when persons proposed as Cadets began to render service to the respective regiments I have received no information from the several Commandants. You It will therefore be pleased proper to have the Warrants dated on the day that they are issued. With ( Df , in the handwriting...
6553From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of yesterday. The transfer of Liett McCall to the fourth regiment meets my approbation. I can not sanction the nomination of Lt McLovel as Paymaster to the first regiment of Artillerists as Lt. House has already been appointed to that office—This appt. was made of necessity without a previous nomination by the Officer of the regiment as their disperd. situation...
6554From Alexander Hamilton to John Glen, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased to Repair without delay to Beningtn in Vermont for the purpose of being employed in the recruiting Service. Upon your arrival at that place you will report yourself to Major Bewell and take his orders. W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6555From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Phillips, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
you have been transferred from the 3rd to the 4th regiment, and You will be pleased to repair, without delay, to the Head Quarters of your the latter regiment in the State of Tennessee With Considn ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6556From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Eddins, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of yesterday has just been delivered to me. I have heretofore directed you to proceed from to Brunswick in New Jersey, and I now confirm the order. There are at Fort Mifflin a drummer and his boys who are to be sent from that place to New York. Wherever this letter may find reach you you will have leave a trusty sergeant to take charge of these persons, and inform Lt. Meminger of...
6557From Alexander Hamilton to Theodore Meminger, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the fourth instant. If the Artificers of Captain Elliot are not engaged in any special service at Fort Mifflin, you will send them to that officer at his post on the Schuylkill. The drummer of Captain Ingersoll you will send on to New York with directions, upon his arrival, to addres report himself to the Adjutant General for further orders. Let the boys of...
6558From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The bearer of this is Mr. Meredith of Brooklyn who goes to camp for the purpose of giving evidence in the case of Lieutenant Laidlie. You will have him provided for accordingly. I sent you some papers relative to this affair which you did not return to me. They are — very important evidence Papers in the case, and you will be pleased to deliver them to the person who acts as Judge Advocate....
6559From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have mislaid the lists of Officers in the fifth and Sixth regiments—You will much oblige by me by sending new lists ones— With great respect ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6560From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eighth instant, and have no objection consent to the transfer of Levi Pearce to your company, and of Frederick Goldbery to the company of Captain Stille. They will therefore be considered as transferred accordingly. The two men of whom you speak, as their company is full, must of necessity, be transferred to some other. I am I wish to know their names, and...
6561From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Taylor, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The S of War has just informed me that John Brown has been appointed to the vacancy occasioned by the resignation fill the place in case of his resignation of Coleby Chew, in case of his resignation, but that he has not yet been apprized of his appointment. As no official information has been received from Mr. Chew that he declines accepting. It will be useful for you to write to Mr. Chew...
6562From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 12th inst. and am happy to find that your — difficulties are in a fair way to be removed. all the difficulties which you had to encounter The spirit of the troops, the harmony of among the Officers, and the good understanding between the soldiers and the citizens afford give me great real pleasure— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton...
6563From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 16 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received a letter from Captain McRea of the second regiment of Artillerists who is recruiting at Alexandria in the state of Virginia. He informs me that he has already enlisted ten soldiers, and expects shortly to — enlist more; but that there is no Contractor at in the place from whom to procure supplies. I have therefore to request that you will be pleased to take arrangements,...
6564From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 16 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a list of articles furnished by Col Parker to Captain Bishop’s company. You will be pleased I request you to take immediate measures for replacing to Col. Parker the articles thus furnished. Let the charge be made against Captain Bishop’s company— Colonel Parker has procured also contracted for two hundred acres of ground land at Three pounds five shillings and six pence...
6565From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Cass, 16 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the fourteenth instant. The drawing of back rations in the case you mention would be irregular. I consent to your going to Philadelphia in December, but you will be pleased to limit your absence to the space of a week. When you leave Wilmington for Philadelphia be so good as to drop me a line informing me of it. With ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How,...
6566From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 16 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the fifth instant with it’s enclosures. The statement of Articles delivered to Captain Bishop’s company has been sent to the Ast. Qur. Mr. General, and he has been requested to take immediate measures for having them replaced. It is not contemplated, at present, to appoint The law has not provided for the appointment of permanent Judge Advocates at the different...
6567From Alexander Hamilton to William MacRae, 16 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the sixth instant, and have taken measures for having you supplied with camp utensils for a full company. As the recruiting service has been put under my direction it is regular to address your letters to me, to be retd for further directions— you ough and you ought not to be surprised that your letter s to the War Department have remained without an answer— I...
6568From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 18 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Colonel Parker has contracted for two Hundred Acres of Land at three pounds, five shillings and six pence pr. acre virginia currency pr. acre, to be paid in Six months with a deduction of interest if the money is immediately paid. I request you to take immediate measures for having Col. Parker supplied with the necessary funds. With grt cons. I am Sir Yr obt Srt ( LS , Lloyd W. Smith...
6569From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 18 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of this day—If an opportunity by water should occur it will be best still to send the men to West Point— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6570From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Cross, 18 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the fifth instant, and would thank you to send me a copy of your furlough— With consideration I am Sir yr ob. srt (L, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: "unsigned."
6571From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 18 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you lists of Articles furnished by Col. Parker to Captain Bishop’s Company. I request you to take immediate measures for replacing to Col. Parker the articles thus furnished. Let your charge be made agt. the company of Captain Bishop. Captain McRea of the second regiment of Artillerists and Engineers is recruiting at Alexandria in Virginia. He writes to me that he is destitute of...
6572From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Porter, Seymour Renick, and John Wilson, 18 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have heretofore written to you directing you to repair to Benington in Vermont for the purpose of being employd. in the recruiting service—Supposing that my letter may have miscarried I now repeat the order. Upon your Arrival at Bennington you will report yourself to Major Bewell and take his directions W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6573From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 18 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your three letters of the fifteenth instant, and have taken measures to ascertain whether accommodations can be procured for the two companies of Artillerists at the forts in this harbour. If accommodations can be had it is my intention to change the destination of these regiments companies. I have directed General Stevens to repair to camp in order to settle with you the...
6574From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 19 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have recommended Mr. Brooks to the Secretary of War as Lieutenant in the corps of Artillerists and Engineers. If he should receive this appointment it will be agreeable to me that he officiate as Paymaster to the troops at Staunton. You will therefore, after obtaining the sanction of the S of War, take the preparatory measures with him as soon as possible. and send him immediately to that...
6575From Alexander Hamilton to Elias B. Dayton, 19 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of yesterday, and shall have attended carefully to the explanation which it gives. With respect to the waggon and horses, you will dispose of them as soon as possible, and pass the proceeds to the credit of the United States— With— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6576From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 19 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a letter from General Wilkinson which has just been delivered to me. It was a brought by the Gentleman whom the General recommends. His appearance is much in his favour, and I do not hesitate to advise that the wish of General Wilkinson with respect to him be complied with. W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6577From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Landais, 19 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the fourteenth instant, and shall should be happy in promoting to promote your interests whenever an opportunity shall come offer of doing it in consistency with general rules wishes if I could perceive a mode of doing it without impropriety. I do not know at present of any opportunity of the kind that is likely to occur. But general rules can with difficulty be...
6578From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Eddins, 19 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I requested Major Hoops to direct you to march to Elizabeth Town, and there make arrangements with the contractor for your transportation by water to this place. But upon reflection I think it proper to withdra reverse the will be best for you to pursue your march with the two companies of to Poulus Hook. you will do so accordingly. If you should be in want of provisions there is a contractor...
6579From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 19 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lt. Fergus of the Artillery is at Wilmington in North Carolina, and has under his command twenty six non Commissioned Officers and privates. They are in great want of Clothing, and I request that you will immediately take the necessar measures for having them supplied— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6580From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 19 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the eighteenth instant— General Stevens left here this place yesterday for camp in order to settle yo with you such further arrangements as may be necessary— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6581From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 22 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
General Hamilton presents his compliments to General Stevens, and would be glad to see him immediately on the Subject of the enclosed letter. (L, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6582From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Eddins, 22 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Captain Read’s company with the detachment from Captain McClellen’s will be stationed on Ellis’s Island. This will make room for other troops at Fort Jay. I have consented that Captain Stille receive a furlough for seven days. With consideration ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6583From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 22 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the thirteenth instant with i’ts enclosure. The general system with respect to recruits must be adhered to, but where complete companies have been raised in subdistricts you may can send to those subdistricts any officers of your — regiment. The letter of Lieutenant Foushee has been sent to the S of War, and the acceptance of his resignation urged. I have...
6584From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Williamson, 23 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will forthwith remit to the Pay Master of the 14th. 15th. & 16 Regts. the following sums respectively on account of Pay—To the Pay Master of the 14th. Eight Thousand Dollars of the 15th. Six thousand of the sixteenth seven thousand: You will instruct them to pay up the troops to the last of September. No money is to be paid to Non Commissioned Officers and privates, who shall not have been...
6585From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Williamson, 23 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a copy of a letter which I received some time ago from Major Bewell. The paper which it speaks of as enclosed has been mislaid, but, should you think it proper; you can write to Caleb Mr. Swan Eqr. for such papers and explanations and documents as may be necessary. I request that you will, as soon as possible, comply with the request of Major Bewell do what is proper in the...
6586From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, [23] November [1799] (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose the plan of uniform which it is proposed to establish and request that you will employ the Taylor whom you have heretofore employed for similar purposes, to make draughts of the Coats described in the regulations—Let the draughts be made on a distinct paper—I wish to have them as soon as possible— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6587From Alexander Hamilton to George Ingersoll, 23 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutenant Drancey will repair immediately to Fort Woolcot on Rhode Island where he will receive the orders of Major Tousarde— Lieutenant Drancey, upon his arrival at Fort Woolcot, will immediately report himself to Major Tousarde at Philadelphia— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6588From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Brookes, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the nineteenth instant, and regret the delay of your journey to this place. Relying however on your the statement which you have transmitted to me, I consent that you postpone it till the first of January—By that time I expect without certainly to see you ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6589From Alexander Hamilton to Campbell Smith, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the twenty second, and am sorry that I can not comply with your wishes. It is not contemplated, as I know of, to appoint Division Pay Masters. A Deputy Pay Master General has already been appointed to reside in my district. I know not whether one has been appointed for the district commanded by General Pinckney. I should not however think it delicate to...
6590From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received a letter from Lieutenant Richmond, in which I am informed that no Cloathing has yet arrived at Bennington. You will be pleased to inform me immediately what measures you have taken in the case— With great consideration I am Sir Yr. ob Servt ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How,...
6591From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to send you the enclosed paper and request that you will immediately deliver to Captain Stille the Sum of 242. 2. Two hundred and forty two dollars and two Cents—You will take from Capn Stille an accountable receipt as the thing cannot now be definitively settled— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; copy, New-York Historical Society, New...
6592From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You have been apprised of the very s erious charges which were preferred by Capt. B ruff against Major Rivardi. They were of a nature to render an inquiry indispensable. There did not exist at Niagara nor could be spared from any of the Posts nearer than D’Etroit a sufficient number of Officers to form the Court, and there might have been some difficulty as to adequate intelligence and...
6593From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a letter from Major Huntingdon of the thirteenth regiment in which he offers a resignation of his commission. I regret the cir that circumstances should have lead led the Major to this step, but as the matter is situated, you will, I trust, see the propriety of accepting I presume you will think it proper to accept the resignation. I request an answer on this subject to know...
6594From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have omitted giving orders for the repair of the barracks at Carlisle on two grounds— It was not contemplated to send more than the tenth regiment to this place, and I supposed that the order for the march of the regiment would have been accompanied with directions for of the necessary requisite repairs. The tenth regiment is under the command of General Pinckney, and I took it for granted...
6595From Alexander Hamilton to John Walker, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the tenth of this month— Your pretensions on the subject of rank have been stated to the Secretary of War with whom it will lie to decide the point. I am collecting information as to fit characters for the post of Division Inspector—various circumstances, some of which have no relation are collateral to the merit of the candidates, will govern me on the occasion—...
6596From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Cass, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the twenty third of this month— From the orders which have been given to Captain Shoemaker, he must, by this time, be well advanced on his march to Pittsburgh. I do not, therefore, think it expedient to issue that comply with your request W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6597From Alexander Hamilton to Russell Bissell, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the 15th inst. and trust that, before this reaches you, Major Bewell will have arrived at Bennington, and you will have reported yourself to him agreeably to your orders— With ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6598From Alexander Hamilton to William Simmons, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have directed Ebenezer Stevens Esr. to sell the four horses that were purchased for the accommodation of Major Hoops and Captain Stille lately sent on public service to Niagara. I have likewise directed Elias B. Dayton Esr. Contractor for New Jersey to sell a baggage waggon and four horses purchased for Maj the use of Major General Pinckney— I mention these things to you as they will be...
6599From Alexander Hamilton to Henry W. Ludlow [26 November 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
It is my intention that there shall be ten common Drums to a Regiment— There will then remain for the Band the two Chief Musicians and ten other Musicians— Each of the Chief Musicians may have an Octave flute or a hautboy—and there should be besides Four Clarinets Two bassoons Two French horns A Cymball A Double Drum— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6600From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 26 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send for your information an extract from a letter of Major Walker on the subject of relative rank. It The thing seems to be a matter of some doubt whether there is to rest on the point whether there is a substantial distinction between the first and second Majors of regiments. The application of Major to pretensions of Major Walker rest upon this point, W— ( Df , in the handwriting of...