331From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Bradley, 2 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The cloathing, as mention’d in yr. letter of the 19th. of June, I understand has been ordered to Staunton. I have requested of the Secy. of War the Supply of money for the Officers which you desire With great consideration &c (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
332From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 18 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secy. of War has Sent to me for Distribution a number of copies of ye. Contract with James OHara, of which I herewith enclose to you Seven for the use of your the Posts within your District— With great consideration & Esteem I am Sir yr. st— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
333From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 2 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 1st. of June. Before this you will no Doubt have received various communications & instructions from me— With great consideration I am Sir &c (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
334From Alexander Hamilton to James Bruff, 5 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary at War has transmitted me copy of your letter to him of the 15th of January, in order that such proceedings may be had upon the subject of it as the nature of the case may be found to require. The very serious charges you have preferred against Major Rivardi, make me desirous in my opinion, render an interview with you necessary. I request therefore that you will immediately...
335From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 22 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 8th. instant, and beg desire you will please to inform Mr. Thoms that I have forwarded his the recommendation in his favour to the Secy. of War the Navy, with my support— With. ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Acknowledges Bentley’s letter of May 8, 1800. Letter not found.
336From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 18 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed are the Proceedings of a General Court Martial held at Union Camp of which Major Fondy was President— With great respect I am, Sir, ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
337From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 19 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the thirtieth of August with it’s enclosure. Doctor Cutlar has been mentioned to the Secretary of War as Surgeon to your regiment, and has received the usual support. The same has been done with respect to Lieutenant Long whom you propose as for the office of Adjutant. With great considn I am, Sir &c: &c: ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton...
338From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 29 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you some papers that have been sent me by the Secretary of war that you may enquire into the circumstance of the case to which they refer. If you find, upon enquiry, that the person alluded to was actually at the time of his enlistment an indented servant, and that his servi period of service had has not expired at the time of enlistment , you will — discharge him, taking care...
339From Alexander Hamilton to James Gunn, 24 December 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, December 24, 1800. On January 9, 1801, Gunn wrote to Hamilton : “I have received your favor of the 24th. Ult. Letter not found. ]
340From Alexander Hamilton to Arnold Welles, 11 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
We are making arrangements for paying off the troops previously to their disbandment. This event is near at hand, and it is important that the men should receive their dues before they return to their homes. We have on hand a number of large bills which it is necessary to have exchanged at Boston, and shall be much obliged to you as our time presses if you will facilitate and expedite the...
341From Alexander Hamilton to Jedediah Huntington, 9 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of May 4 with its inclosure has reached me I take it for granted that you are making similar contracts throughout the State and that no time will be lost in effecting them as they are essential to the progress of the Recruiting service. with true consideration I am Sir Your Obed Servt ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Acknowledges...
342From Alexander Hamilton to William North, 7 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The troops enlisted by Majors Cass and Buell will put have been ordered to be put in readiness to march for Pittsburg The recruiting service will, however, still continue under those Officers. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
343From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 10 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt Henrys company of Artillerists is at Powles Hook. Being destined for New Port Rhode Island you will concert with Capt Henry the proper measures for conveying them thither without delay With great considn Sir Yr. Obed Serv Let the Company be removed for the Present to Governors Island ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton...
344From 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...
345From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 23 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
General Hamilton’s compliments to General Stevens, would be glad to be informed whether he has received advice of the arrival of the Stores shipped in April last for Niagara, of which an Invoice was sent this morning— (L, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City).
346From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 13 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the eleventh instant— Captain Brock commands the detachment which was formerly commanded by Major Bradley. It consists, according to the last return, of two hundred and forty nine men, and the requisition did of Clothing did not appear to me to apply merely to his particular company, but to embrace the whole detachment. You will now be able to judge whether...
347From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 6 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twenty eighth of August and have made the necessary communication concerning Mr. Sylliman to the Secretary of War—I have likewise written to the Secretary on the appot of Mr. Little to the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr. Jon. C. Williams— With great considn I am, Sir & & ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
348From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph H. Dwight, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the fourth of october—you will immediately repair to Bennington in Vermont in order to be employed in the recruiting service—When arrived at that place you will report yourself to Major Buell and take his order— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
349From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 13 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Col. Reid informs me that Lieutt. Walker has been nominated as Paymaster to his regiment, and I would recommend a confirmation of the choice. Raleigh has been fixed upon as the rendezvous for the sixth regiment, and I have to request you to give such further instructions respecting the transmission of Clothing and other Articles to that place as circumstances may render necessary. With great...
350From 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...
351From 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).
352From Alexander Hamilton to David Hopkins, 10 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twenty eighth of February. The relative rank of the Field Officers has never come under my consideration—I have reason to believe it was referred to the late Commander in Chief, but what progress he made in settling it, I know not—All I can do in your case is to send your letter to the Secretary of War by whom, under the direction of the President, the matter...
353From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 16 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed are the Commission of Captain Babbit with a letter from him to Captain Col. Rice offering a resignation of the same—You will please to inform me as soon as may be convenient of the decision in the case— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
354From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Rice, 28 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Oliver Emerson, Cadet in the fifteenth regiment, has applied to me for a discharge from the service. You will deliver the enclosed to him accordingly. Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How and H, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Emerson to H, March 19, 1800 (listed in the appendix to this volume).
355From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Muhlenberg, 30 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the Twenty seventh instant; and have written to Mr Miller the Asst. Qur Mr General requesting him to have the obstacle to your march immediately removed—I have also written to all the Superintendant of Military Stores desiring him to have supply your men with woolen overalls. with consin. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
356From Alexander Hamilton to Tobias Lear, 25 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I take the liberty to inclose to you, a letter to Col: Parker requesting you to forward it and to give me information how to direct in future to that Officer. I do not know the nearest Post Office to Harpers Ferry With great regard I am Sir Yr. obedt. Servt. ( LS , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress; Df , in the handwriting of H and Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress;...
357From Alexander Hamilton to John Wilkins, Jr., 12 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Upon the recommendation of Colonel Ogden I have provisonily appointed Lieutenant Thomas Brinley Brigade Quarter Master—He is a young Gentleman of merit, and it is hoped that your sanction will be given to the appointment. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
358From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will recollect that the arrangement of the Officers of a Artillery attached to the Western Army into companies was referred to Colonel Burbeck—Enclosed is a list of the Officers in the order in which the Col. has placed them—This arrangement has received my sanction— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). There is an illegible, badly damaged note...
359From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 24 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, August 24, 1799. “On the subject of Winter Quarters my attention will of course be confined to my own district. Doubtless attention is paying by others to the troops which will be stationed within General Pinckney’s district.” ADfS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For H’s views on winter quarters, see H to McHenry, first letter of August 13, 1799 . See H to Aaron Ogden, August...
360From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 18 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will please to cause to be detailed for members of the Court Martial of which Major Wilcocks is appointed President, seven Officers of your Regiment of whom as many as practicable to be Captains You are apprised that the Court is to convene on Wednesday. With great consideration & esteem I am Sir Yr Obed St. ( Df , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).