301From Alexander Hamilton to Mahlon Ford, 25 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
General McPherson mentioned to me your desire of returning to your home for a time and at first I thought there would be no obstacle to it. But the Secretary of War having signified his pleasure that Capt Elliot should repair to Fort Mifflin to execute some services of a special nature—it appears to me adviseable that you should remain in your present command while the Troops continue in their...
302From Alexander Hamilton to Mahlon Ford, 6 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will please to direct Lieutenant Heaton immediately to proceed to Fort Jay. Should you conceive that he can be spared from Captain Cochran’s company ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
303From Alexander Hamilton to Mahlon Ford, 18 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Two companies of Artillerists have just been detached from this Quarter under the command of Capt Henry of the 2 Regiment for New Town in Bucks County Pensylvania by the way of Amboy & Brunswick. At Brunswick they will be joined by Lt Boote with a party of Infantry. And Capt Shoemaker with a company of Infantry from Frederick Town Maryland and Capt Irvine with a Company of Artillerists from...
304From Alexander Hamilton to Mahlon Ford, 26 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will please immediately to order Capt Henry’s company to march to Powles Hook opposite this City where its — arrival will be reported itself to — me and receive further orders given for its final destination. The march may be by moderate stages so as not to fatigue as there is no particular hurry. The route may be by New Town New Brunswick and Elizabeth Town. At the two latter places there...
305From Alexander Hamilton to Abiel Foster, 2 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I duly received your letter dated December the 26th. with those inclosed from Captains Parker & Green, and have, in the arrangement of the relative Rank of the Officers of the 16 Regt., which has lately taken place; where general principles have not interfered, paid all the attention your recommendation & the pretensions of those Gentlemen justly demand. with true respect & esteem &c— ( Df ,...
306From Alexander Hamilton to Dwight Foster, 13 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twenty third of August, and have given orders for the discharge of the person to whom it relates. With I am Sir Yr. obt S ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
307Circular to Four Captains in the Battalion Commanded by Adam Hoops, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your Company is to form part of a battalion under the command of Major Hoops. You will, therefore, hereafter communicate with him and receive his orders; making all your returns to him. Your letters for the present will be addressed to him at New York indorsed on public service and with your name. I send you a sett of new recruiting instructions to which you will strictly conform in whatsoever...
308From Alexander Hamilton to Tench Francis, 7 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Samuel Ward informs me that it may be of some importance to him to state a particular fact in regard to a quantity of Powder which is offered for sale to the Public—It is true as he states that sometime in the year 1798 he spoke to me on the subject of importing powder & that I gave him my opinion that it would be expedient to do it; telling him that according to the information which I...
309From Alexander Hamilton to Constant Freeman, 5 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my intention to prepare some dis patches for General Pinckney which — I be able to do in time I will gladly — you with them If there is a likelihood — opportunity occurring within a few day — days hence. — will — as to inform me of it. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
310From Alexander Hamilton to Constant Freeman, 4 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I recur to your letter of the first of August 1799. I have directed to Capt Huger out of all the men of the second Regt. of Artillerists in Georgia & South Carolina to form a complete company and to proceed with them and all the Officers of that Regiment to New York leaving the surplus of the men subject to your orders. This surplus you will incorporate with your batalion. If as is probable...
311From Alexander Hamilton to Nehemiah Freeman, 12 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will speedily receive orders to march, and you will therefore be pleased to put yourself in readiness for the purpose— With Considern ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
312From Alexander Hamilton to Nehemiah Freeman, 16 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
A private by the name of Carlton belonging to your company called upon me yesterday and presented me with an account against the United States of 20 dollars for the apprehension of two Deserters, he informed me that he was on leaving Harpers Ferry directed by you to make application to me for my signature to the account, if so, I must observe it would have been proper for you to have made some...
313From Alexander Hamilton to Nehemiah Freeman, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
My preceding communications have been misconstrued if they have been considered as implying any censure on the commanding officer of the garrison. I had no other view than that of drawing a particular attention to the State of the sick— With considn I am Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
314From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Freeman, 11 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the ninth of January with it’s enclosure. Nothing definitive was Settled between General Wilkinson and myself relative to you superintending the works at Loftus’s heights, tho’ I have reason to beleive it was the intention of General Wilkinson to continue you in this service. I would thank you to favor me with an account of the plan which you had projected of the...
315From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Freeman, 4 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter dated Feby. 28th with and thank you for the inclosed plan of the Fort at Loftus’s heights and I regret much the cause which that delayed you from writing to me on the subject before answering my letter on that subject. As General Wilkinson is so soon expected at Philadelphia it will be proper for you to wait his arrival. with true considern &c ( Df , in the...
316From Alexander Hamilton to Frederick Frye, 24 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the seventh instant was delivered to me at Trenton. General Pinckney is now at New Port, and I must refer you to him on the subject of your request. It would be improper in me to take any step in the business, as you are no longer annexed to my command. With consideration I am, Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
317From Alexander Hamilton to Frederick Frye, 18 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the seventh of August, but I can not think it proper, on the facts which you state, to order direct the discharge which that is sollicited. I am however making further enquiry into the circumstances of the case in order to an ultimate decision. With great respect I am, Sir & &c. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
318From Alexander Hamilton to Decius Wadsworth, William Littlefield, Lemuel Gates, and Amos Stoddard, 5 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
All the garrison posts within the vicinity of the Sea Board in the States of Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusettes including the Province of Maine and New Hampshire are placed under the command of Major Jackson. His general station will be at or near New Port Rhode Island. You will consequently communicate with him and obey his orders. Your returns of every kind are to be made directly to...
319From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Genet, 29 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have concluded to put the sick on Governor’s & Ellis’s islands under your care, and you will be pleased to take charge of them. You will be entitled to the compensation of a Surgeon’s Mate ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
320From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Gibbs, 24 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your very improper letter of the 30th. of September. This is not the first instance of my life in which good offices on my part have met with an ill return. When you were informed, that The Commander in Chief (who, aided by General Pinckney & myself, made in the first instance the nomination of Officers for the twelve Regiments) had presented your name for the place of Lt Col...
321From Alexander Hamilton to Alexander Gibson, 22 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will immediately after the receipt of this put your self and the men under your command under the direction of Major Bradley who has been instructed to station himself at Staunton for the purpose of superintending the Recruiting service for the fourth Regiment With great consideration I am Sir Yr. Obed St ( ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
322From Alexander Hamilton to Francis Gibson, 17 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the tenth instant, and deeply regret the occurrence of which it informs me. I hope you have taken effectu omitted nothing towards apprehending and bringing to justice, the villains, and bringing them to justice perpetrators of the horrid act. With ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
323From Alexander Hamilton to James Giles, 9 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It would will I think be best for Mr Clarance Mulford to apply to Col: Ogden to procure him for the appointment of Cadet which will favor his future promotion. Perhaps should his pretensions appear to Coll. Ogden at present equal to it, he may now find admission as a Lieutenant. with true esteem I am Sir Your obed Servt. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
324From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Glen, 2 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major Rivardi has written to me respecting a boat for the use of the garrison of Niagara; And I have to request that you will provide one and deliver it to Captain Thompson. You will be careful that the boat be provided at as small an expence cheap a rate as possible, and that no view of accommodating particular offices shall render it larger or more expensive than the public service may...
325From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Glen, 5 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the first instant, and shall be happy in an opportunity to to promote your wishes with respect to your son, should any vacancy — in the staff present itself to which your son he can be appointed consistent with the rules of service, you may rest assured I shall not be unmindful of him should whenever an opportunity shall occur of doing it consistently with the...
326From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Glen, 2 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to acknowledge the Receipt of your letter of the 24th. Ulto. Your son, by a General regulation, is already a second Lieut., I do not incline myself to grant furloughs to Officers of the Western Army, it being most proper to leave it to the discretion of the commanding Officer of that Army. I have written to him to say that I have no objection, if in his opinion it is consistent with the...
327From 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).
328From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas R. Gould, 17 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Delays arising from occasionned by the bad health of Capt Kirkland and a pressure of business on my part have prevented my — acting definitively on upon the application of Mr. Gridley. The orders whi The inquiry which has been made by my orders has produced a statement of the business essentially different from that contained in the affidavits of Gridley and Egleston. Doctor Douglass who m...
329From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Gover, 7 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 18th December, and have informed General Pinckney of its contents who will that he may make whatever arrangement t he thinks proper with regard to Lee with true considertn I am Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Acknowledges Gover’s letter of December 18, 1799. Letter not found.
330From Alexander Hamilton to Augustus de Grasse, 18 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge your the receipt of your letter of the third inst. and shall be happy to embrace any opportunity which may offer of rendering you a service consistently with the public interest. I know of no post at present to which I could recommend you, but should any occur you may rest assured I shall not fail to give you all the assistance in my power— With great consn ( Df...