901From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Such progress has now been made in recruiting the sixteenth regiment that the appointment of a Surgeon is for it becomes indispensible. I know not whether I have proposed to you any person as qualified for the post. If I have, or there be any suitable Character before you I would recommend that an appointment immediately take place. Col. Graves urges that the vacancies created by the...
902From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a letter from Captain Williamson in which he states that assistance is necessary to enable him to execute the duties of his office. There is no doubt with me of the justice of this representation, and I would beg leave to call your attention to the subject. It appears to me to I think it would be inexpedient to call an officer from his station for the purpose performance of...
903From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 4 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 3d. instant and shall immediately write to the Secy. of War on the Subject of it. With great con— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
904From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus Graves, 4 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your several letters of the sixteenth of November, and of the seventh eighth and ninth of December. Upon recurrence to the Contract with Mr. Sheaffe I find that it does not require him to furnish stationary transportation, stationary and the other articles of Quarter Master supply. The removal of this deficiency defect has been a subject of communication with the Sect. of War....
905From 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."
906From Alexander Hamilton to Elias B. Dayton, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been much pained by the representations which Colonel Smith has made to me on the subject of supplies. He states that the articles furnished are of inferior quality, and attributes the ill health [of] some of his men to the badness of the bread, and the thinness of the beef. Colonel Smith further mentions that the bread which is furnished in lieu of flour is made of midlings. I enclose...
907From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your different letters of the 23rd 24th and 28th. of December have been delivered to me. It is always difficult in contracts to define the quality of the articles which are to be furnished, and hence has arisen the silence of which you complain in the contract with the Agent for New Jersey. It is however implied in the nature of the transaction that the articles be good according to the common...
908From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you some papers relative to the exchange of a soldier. As it is It not being unusual to make exchanges where they tend to the benefit of the service, I doubt not you will give the nece and the proposal in the present case being extremely favorable it is my wish, unless some particular objections occur to you, that you would give the necessary such directions in the present case as...
909From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed you will find an account of Postage for the month of December which you will please to Discharge. With great consideration I am Sir yr. ob. Servt. I want the communication on the subject of the objections to yr. Accot ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown and H, Emmet Collection, MS Division, New York Public Library; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library...
910From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I perfectly approve of the measures you have taken respecting the two Recruits at Middletown. It would be improper for me to give any directions concerning Lieutt. Dwight untill by enquiry I am enabled fully to judge of the affair. Hall must not be forgiven, although his delivering himself up as a Deserter, is a great abatement of his Crime, nevertheless for example sake it has been customary,...
911From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Dwight, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter but must defer giving any opinion as to the circumstance in question, untill I can be more fully informed, for which purpose I shall make the necessary enquiries. with true consideration ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
912From Alexander Hamilton to Josiah Dunham, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 23rd December. When the Relative Rank of the Officers of your Regiment is shall be established your pretensions which I suppose you have made known to the Commandant shall will be considered. with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Servt. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
913From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Col. Read in a letter of the fifteenth of December, informs me that no woolen overa lls have been received for the use of his regiment—I take it for granted that supplies have been forwarded before this—You will be pleased to inform me how the thing matter stands. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
914From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eighteenth of December, and approve the suggestions which it contains. The necessary directions communication on the subject have has been given to General Pinckney. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
915From Alexander Hamilton to William C. C. Claiborne, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twenty third of December. There being precedents of exchanges under circumstances similar to those stated in your letter I am happy in having it in my power to direct, promote, the measure which you request. The necessary instructions have communication has been sent made to General Pinckney who will doubtless see that the exchange takes place Give effect to...
916From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received letters from Lieutt. Joseph Dwight of the 1st. Regt. in which he speaks feelingly of aspersions thrown on his Character by Lieutenant Le Roy Livingston; as I conjecture he alludes to the Officer of that name in your Regiment, I would wish you to inform direct him that it is my desire he should acquaint me, in writing with to report to you in writing any transactions he may know...
917From Alexander Hamilton to Tobias Lear, 2 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Yr. letter of the 15 of Decr. last was delayed in getting to hand by the circumstance of its having gone to N. York while I was at Phila. and of its having arrived at Phila. after I had set out on my return to N. York. The very painful event which it announces had, previously to the receipt of it, filled my heart with bitterness. Perhaps no man in this community has equal cause with myself to...
918From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Application has been made to me on the Subject of Chaplains. I find by recurrence to the laws that four of these characters are provided for. This will furnish one to each brigade. I doubt not you will feel with me strong motives which recommend the speedily going into these appointments. The Revd. Mr. Hill has been proposed by Col. Parker and I now offer him to you as a Candidate. It appears...
919From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 2 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received a letter from Col. Parker in which he calls my attention to the case of Mr. Davidson—It appears that this gentleman made advances to the Captain Bishop’s company at the request of Colonel Parker He must undoubtedly be secured from loss—The honor and interest and honor of the govt are concerned in it. It is of importance that persons who from laudable motives act in make...
920From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Lyman, 2 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the fifteenth of December with the proceedings which it enclosed. The result will appear in General Orders— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
921From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
During my stay at Philadela. I received a letter from the Secretary of State strongly recommending Mr Thomas Radcliffe a young man of education and fortune for an appointment in the Cavalry. I have no acquaintance with Mr Radcliffe but from the nature of the recommendation he is no doubt deserving; the appointment however which he may obtain cannot of course be higher than that of the youngest...
922From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have heretofore recommended that the servants of Officers who are not soldiers should be permitted to draw rations—As the subject presses I would request your immediate decision on it as far as poss shall be convenient — ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
923From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Colonel Read proposes Doctor Roger Cutler as Surgeon, Mr. Francis Blake as Cadet, and Lieut. Abner Paster as Quarter Master to his regiment. I would recommend that these Gentlemen be immediately appointed. Col. Read is particularly anxious for the appointment of a Surgeon. W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
924From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 January [1800] (Hamilton Papers)
It has been enquired of me whether Cadets are entitled to Clothing. As they are non Commissioned officers the twentieth section of the “Act for better organizing the troops of the U States, and for other purposes,” appears to me to apply to them. I should suppose them to be entitled to the Clothing of a Sergeant Major I would thank you to enable me to answer the enquiries that have been made...
925From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 2 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the fifteenth of December. Upon the appointment of Captain Taylor as Inspector of the Port of Beacon island it became the duty of his Lieutenants to recruit for the company. These not having accepted their appointments it appears to me advisable that Captain Taylor should return the Clothing and money to the Regimental Pay Master to remain with him untill the...
926From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Cass, 2 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the thirtieth of December— The subject of your letter has not been decided on by the Secretary of War. In the mean time however persons in the situat servants of Officers not soldiers will draw rations the servant of Lt Peyton will draw rations— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
927From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Cross, 2 January [1800] (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eighteenth of December with it’s enclosure. As my name was endorsed on the letter which you return there could be no room for doubt with respect to it’s authenticity. You will send a copy of your furlough with immediately, and you will also inform me and as I am at a loss to know how you could have fallen into such a misconception, you will give an...
928From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 2 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letters of the fourteenth and nineteenth of December— The attention of the Secretary Pay Master General has been heretofore been called to the case of Mr. Davidson, and I have just written to him again on the subject. The arrangement of relative rank which I transmitted you was merely a copy of the one forwarded to yourself with some few transpositions— The name of Mr....
929From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Underwood, 2 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 10th. of Decr. has been received. You will repair immediately to Fort Fayette (Pittsburgh) where you will report yourself to Colonel Hamtramck and take his orders— With— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
930From Alexander Hamilton to William Donnison, 2 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the sixteenth of December, and am much obliged to you for the information which it contains relative to the merits of Major Walker— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).