1From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 28 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Fredericksburg , New York , September 28, 1778 .] Orders Stirling to New Jersey to take command of troops there. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 28 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 28, 1778 . Sends instructions for Stirling’s command in New Jersey. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, [24 July 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
By His Excellys. command I am to request you will be pleased to put General Hands brigade under marching orders to move by break of day tomorrow morning. He will see General Greene and take orders from him. An impress of waggons is the object. I have the honor to be with the truest attacht. Yr Lordships Most Obedt. serv. ALS , MS Division, New York Public Library. Brigadier General Edward...
Your letter of the 7th. instant to his Excellency fell into my hands. He has been very much indisposed for three or four days past, insomuch that his attention to business is pronounced by the Doctor to be very improper; and we have made a point of keeping all from him which was not indispensibly necessary. I detained your express a day in hopes of a convenient opportunity to communicate your...
5From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, [30 August 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
The General approves your proposed order and requests you to forward a copy to the respective guards. Tomorrow in general orders, they and the militia will be directed to take their orders from you. Bedkins corps is instructed to join you for the purpose of vedets. I have the honor to be Yr Lordships humb Sr ALS , Mrs. Archibald M. Crossley, Princeton, New Jersey. On August 30, 1780,...
6From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, [20 September 1778] (Hamilton Papers)
His Excellency finds the relative situation of the country hereabouts something different from what his information led him to conceive and that Fredericksburgh is not quite that intermediate Point between Danbury and the Highlands, which would answer his views but is too far Northerly. He therefore desires you will halt on the ground this will find you upon ’till further orders. He will have...
7From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 12 April 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
I communicated your Lordship’s letter to his Excellency. He has desired me to send Capt Scott’s company their dismission, which you will therefore be pleased to give them, on the expiration of their time. General Green will bring you an answer to your letter respecting Mr. Willcox’s, by which you will perceive that his Excellency has approved, and that I have written to Mr. Willcox agreeable...
8From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Alexander McDougall, [17 March 1776] (Hamilton Papers)
Newyork. March 17th 1776. Recived of Col. McDougall Seventy three Pounds, Nineteen Shillings and a Penny half penny for the Pay of the Commissioned Non-Commissioned officers and privates of my Company to the first Instant for which I [have] given three other receipts. £73.19.1 ¾ DS , New-York Historical Society, New York City. Alexander McDougall, prominent Revolutionary War general, gained...
9From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Alexander McDougall, [4 April 1776] (Hamilton Papers)
New York April 4th, 1776. Received of Colonel McDougall one hundred and seventy two pounds, three shillings and five pence half penny, for the pay of the Commissioned, Non commissioned officers and privates of my company to the first instant, for which I have given three other receipts. £172.3.5½. ADS , New-York Historical Society, New York City. This receipt appears at the end of “Pay Roll of...
10From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, [14 July 1778] (Hamilton Papers)
Since the giving my evidence at the Court Martial, I have been endeavouring to recollect more particularly the import of the conversation between General Lee and myself, that happened in the field the day of the action and which was the subject of discussion yesterday, before the Court. My memory will not serve me on the occasion, in so clear a manner, as I could wish; but I have been able to...
11From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [17 March 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, March 17, 1783. Letter not found. ] “List of Letters from General Hamilton to General Washington,” Columbia University Libraries. Two letters from H to Washington on March 17, 1783, are listed. One letter is printed in PAH Harold C. Syrett, ed., The Papers of Alexander Hamilton (New York and London, 1961– ). , III, 290–93.
12Registry of Marriage of Elizabeth Schuyler and Alexander Hamilton, 14 December 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Albany, December 14, 1780. After this date in the Registry of the Reformed Church of Albany appears the following entry: “Colonel Hamilton & Elisabeth Schuyler.” Photostat of MS Register of the Reformed Church, Albany, MS Division, New York Public Library. Elizabeth Schuyler and H were married at the Schuyler home in Albany.
13From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 5 September 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Head of Elk, Maryland, September 5, 1781. On September 6, 1781, Hamilton wrote to Elizabeth Hamilton : “Yesterday … I wrote to you … to the care of Mr. Morris.” Letter not found. ]
14From Alexander Hamilton to the New York Committee of Correspondence, [2 April 1777] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Morristown, New Jersey, April 2, 1777. On April 5, 1777, Hamilton, writing to the New York Committee of Correspondence, stated: “Since my last I have had the pleasure of receiving your reply to my two favours of 29th. Ulto. & 2d. current.” Letter of April 2, 1777, not found. ]
15From Alexander Hamilton to Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens, 2 March 1782 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, March 2, 1782. In July 1782, Laurens wrote to Hamilton : “I am indebted to you, my dear Hamilton, for two letters; the first from Albany, as masterly a piece of cynicism as ever was penned: the other from Philadelphia, dated the 2d March.” Letter of March 2 not found. ]
16From Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, [26 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point, July 26, 1779. On September 18, 1779, Jay wrote to Hamilton : “Your favors of the 25, 26, & 30 July & 12 Inst have thus long remained unanswered.” Letter of July 26 not found. ]
17From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [23 June 1778] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Hopewell, New Jersey, June 23, 1778. Letter not found. ] “List of Letters from General Hamilton to General Washington,” Columbia University Libraries.
18From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General Henry Knox, 26 March 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey, March 26, 1779. Letter not found .] Sold by Thomas Birch’s Sons, December, 1892, Lot 106.
19From Alexander Hamilton to Major General Nathanael Greene, [23 February 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
Have you received any directions from The General concerning some espontoons to be brought from Fish Kill for the use of the Officers here? If you have not be pleased to receive them now and give directions accordingly. Yr. obedient humble serv ALS , Library of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia.
20From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Morris, 3 August 1782 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Albany, August 3, 1782. On the back of a letter which Robert Morris wrote to H on July 22, 1782 , H wrote: “Ansd. Aug 3d.” Letter not found. ]
21From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel John Lamb, [2 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
There is a man of your regiment with Mr. Garanger. The embarrassment of his circumstances induces me to request you will oblige him with permitting the soldier to continue with him ’till his fate is decided which will be in a few weeks. Yrs. with great regard ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City. Lamb was a colonel, Continental Artillery. Captain Lewis Garanger, Continental Artillery.
22From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General William Irvine, 21 September [1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] September 21 , [ 1779 ]. Explains that no clothing is available, for the “few articles of Cloathing now in store are appropriated to The Carolina officers.” ALS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
23From Alexander Hamilton to Hugh Knox, [March 1777] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Morristown, New Jersey, March, 1777. On December 10, 1777, Knox, writing to Hamilton, referred to “The fine, impartial, laconic & highly descriptive account you favour’d me with of the last Years Campain, in your letter of March last.” Letter not found. ]
24From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [12 November 1777] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York, November 12, 1777. Letter not found. ] “List of Letters from General Hamilton to General Washington,” Columbia University Libraries. Two letters from H to Washington on November 12, 1777, are listed. One of these letters is printed in PAH Harold C. Syrett, ed., The Papers of Alexander Hamilton (New York and London, 1961– ). , I, 360–62.
25[From Alexander Hamilton to Chevalier de Ternay], [13 June 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
Copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. This letter has been incorrectly attributed to H in both John C. Fitzpatrick, Calendar of the Correspondence of George Washington with the Officers (Washington, 1915), II, 1362, and in JCHW John C. Hamilton, ed., The Works of Alexander Hamilton (New York, 1851). , I, 140–42. Actually it was written by Major William Galvan, who had been sent by...
26From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Timothy Pickering, 29 August 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Wilmington [ Delaware ] August 29, 1777. Sends extract from General Orders of June 18, 1777, stating that “Timothy Pickering Esquire is appointed Adjutant General in the Armies of the United States of America.” ADS , Pickering Foundation, Salem, Massachusetts. Before his appointment as adjutant general, Timothy Pickering had served as colonel of a Massachusetts militia regiment.
27Examination of James Dickson by Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton, [15 June 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Springfield, New Jersey, June 15, 1780. ] Contains information concerning the British troops and New Jersey “volunteers” in the vicinity. AD , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. James Dickson of the British Guards had deserted and was at this time with the American troops near Springfield.
28From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Morris, 4 May 1782 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Albany, May 4, 1782. On May 20, 1782, Morris wrote to Hamilton : “I have received your Letter of the fourth Instant.” Letter not found. ]
29From Alexander Hamilton to Major General Horatio Gates, 4 September 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] September 4, 1779 . Requests that Gates forward letter from Conrad Alexandre Gérard to Baron von Steuben. ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City.
30From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Schuyler, 11 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey, October 11, 1780. On October 13, 1780, Hamilton wrote to Elizabeth Schuyler : “Two days since I wrote to you my dear girl.” Letter not found. ]
31From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, [3 August 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, August 3, 1783. Letter not found. ] “General Hamilton to Governor George Clinton,” Columbia University Libraries.
32From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, 2 April 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 2, 1783. On May 4, 1783, Schuyler wrote to Hamilton : “Your several favors of the 18th & 25th March and 2d. ult. were delivered me.” Letter of April 2 not found. ]
33From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, 16 January 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York, January 16, 1781. On January 25, 1781, Schuyler wrote to Hamilton : “Yesterday I received your favor of the 16th. Instant.” Letter not found. ]
34From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, [12 October 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey, October 12, 1780. On October 19, 1780, Philip Schuyler wrote to Hamilton , “Your favor of the 12 Inst. I had the pleasure to receive last night.” Letter not found. ]
35From Alexander Hamilton to Major General Nathanael Greene, [21 January 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
It is found necessary to send surgeons with the detachments on the lines, and they must have horses to convey their Chirurgical apparatus. Will it be most convenient to get them from you by special application or to obtain them from the Brigades? This question the General orders me to make. Yr. very humble serv ALS , Library of The American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia.
36From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Morris, 19 October 1782 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Albany, October 19, 1782. On October 28, 1782 , Morris wrote to Hamilton: “I have received your Favor dated at Albany on the 19th Instant with the Enclosures.” Letter not found. ]
37From Alexander Hamilton to Abraham Parley, [24 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point, July 24, 1779. Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found. ] ALS , sold by Stan V. Henkels, Jr., December 6, 1892, Item 106. Parley (Perlee, Perley), a resident of Massachusetts, was a surgeon’s mate in the Seventh Continental Infantry Regiment in 1776.
38From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Heath, [27 June 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York, June 27, 1779. ] Acknowledges receiving two letters from Heath addressed to George Washington. ALS , Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston. Letters not found.
39From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Timothy Pickering, [22 November 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
The additional boats must take the same route with the others; when they arrive they must be muffled. The impress if possible ought to be deferred ’till after the point of execution. But if you pass by to day and will call in, we can best speak of this. ALS , RG 93, Miscellaneous Records, National Archives. These boats were being assembled for the projected attack described in Pickering to H,...
40From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Van Rensselaer, [20 August 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
I find on examination that the Cash I could spare is so trifling that it would be of little use to you. I send you a line to the Governor which is at your service. I imagine there may be about £50 due me. The letter accompanying this gives the Govr. an account of the time I was at Congress. He will calculate according to the allowance made by the state. If I can dispose of a bill on...
41From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Timothy Pickering, [21 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
The Marquis expects a letter here which he has left his servant to bring him to Smiths Clove, with some little articles. His servant has no horse. Will you be so good as to furnish him with one? If you have none at hand, please to have one impressed. The horse will return tomorrow. Yr. humble servant ALS , Pierpont Morgan Library, New York City.
42From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, [31 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
I am directed by the General to inform you, that he has received information, that the enemy are in the Jerseys in force. This will probably give us something to do. We have no particulars. Your most Obedt servant ALS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
43From Alexander Hamilton to Royal Flint, 23 December 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Morristown, New Jersey, December 23, 1779. “By a return of provisions on hand it appears there is only two day’s meat. The General’s anxiety induces him to inquire again into your prospects; and to request you will inform him with precision what present supply you can depend upon.” Letter not found. ] Sold at American Art Association—Anderson Galleries, January 12, 1932, Lot 69. Flint was...
44From Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Daniel Morgan, [17 May 1778] (Hamilton Papers)
His Excellency is sending a considerable detachment towards the enemy’s lines, which will march tomorrow morning. He desires you to select 50 men of your corps, under good officers, and send them to join that detachment. It will be at White marsh tomorrow afternoon where your party will be expected. A party of Indians will join the party to be sent from your corps, at White marsh and act with...
45From Alexander Hamilton to the Officer Commanding a Party of Continental Troops, 1 June 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Stockton informs his Excellency that a number of articles belonging to him were plundered out of the waggons in the late robbery by the tories in the Clove, part of which articles he has reason to believe are distributed among the inhabitants in the neighbourhood. The General directs will give Mr. Stockton all the assistance in your power to recover his property. ALS , sold at Parke-Bernet...
46From Alexander Hamilton to Brigadier General William Irvine, 8 September [1779] (Hamilton Papers)
[ West Point ] September 8 , [ 1779 ]. Regrets inability to keep appointment for breakfast. ALS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
47From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Schuyler, 15 March 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Amboy, New Jersey, March 15, 1780. On March 17, Hamilton wrote to Elizabeth Schuyler : “I wrote you a hasty letter two days ago.” Letter not found. ]
48Statement of Money Owed Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton for his Services as Aide-de-Camp, [January 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
Pay due to Lt Col Hamilton, Aide De Camp to The Commander in Chief from the last of June to the last of December 1779 Six Months, at 60 dolls ⅌ M: 360 ADf , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. This statement was written by H and then crossed out; it is on the reverse side of a single-page draft of a letter which Washington sent to Lord Stirling, January 29, 1780.
49Return of Captain Alexander Hamilton’s Company of Artillery, [20 April 1776] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York ] April 20, 1776 . The return is headed: “A Return of the Colony Company of Artillery commanded by Alexander Hamilton April 20th, 1776” and is in the form of a table showing the number of each rank present and fit for duty, sick, on furlough, on command duty, or taken as prisoner. Hamilton’s company contained a total of 69 commissioned and noncommissioned officers. AD , George...
50From Alexander Hamilton to Stewart and Totten, 11 April 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Windsor, New York, April 11, 1781. On April 13, 1781, Stewart and Totten wrote to Hamilton : “We have this moment Recv’d your favour of ye 11th Inst.” Letter not found. ] The firm of Stewart and Totten was located in Philadelphia. Although the firm is listed on the tax rolls for 1782 in the Pennsylvania Archives (3rd ser., XVI, 295, 521), no information is given concerning the firm’s...