1To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 10 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 July 1801, New York. Reminds JM that the Peace and Plenty is loaded and prepared to sail for Tunis. Awaits return of papers sent to State Department 24 June. “This Shipment nearly completes the Stores demanded by the Tunisian powers.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.
2To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 18 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The bearer of this Doctr. Buchanan is desirous of being employed at Fort Jay, he has been with Doctr. Bailey for some time in the Practice of his profession, who is much pleased with his abilities, should you think proper to appoint him, I am confident he would give Satisfaction— I am sir, with Consideration Your Hble St. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover...
3To George Washington from Ebenezer Stevens, 12 June 1781 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty of recommending Mr Saml Whiting first Lieut. in the 2d Regimt of Artillery, for his Discharge from the 14th of last March, on account of his having received a Captaincy from the State of Connecticut. I am Your Excellency’s Most Obedt. Huml. servt DNA : RG 93—Manuscript File.
4To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 25 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Company of the 13th. Regiment has been cast away at Hell Gate & the Vessel fill’d with water. I have therefore sent two Petty Augres to take them to Elizabeth Town Point, & have given orders to the Contractor to supply them with provissions, as what they receivd at New Haven was mostly lost, all which I hope will meet your approbation. I am with great consideration Sir Your obt: Servt. (...
5To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 5 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, October 5, 1799. On the envelope of the letter Hamilton wrote to him on October 5, 1799, Stevens wrote : “recd. & and. same day.” Letter not found. ]
6To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 21 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 July 1801, New York. Has received passport from Edward Thornton for the Peace and Plenty . Departure of the vessel was delayed waiting for it; expects the owner will require demurrage. Hopes the George Washington will soon be ready to take it in charge. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 24 July.
7To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 19 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, April 19, 1799. “Since I had the pleasure of addressing you under date of the 17th: instant I have considered, that it will be better for me to accept a Salary of Two thousand Dollars pr. Year from the date of my appointment as agent to the War department than to have a Commission on my disbursements to the first of February last and afterward a salary at that rate pr. annum.…” ALS ,...
8To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 26 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, December 26, 1793. On January 5, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Stevens : “Your letter of the 26 of December is received.” Letter not found. ] Stevens had served as a lieutenant colonel in the artillery of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. After the war he moved from Providence to New York City, where he became a successful merchant with extensive interests in foreign...
9To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 27 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 March 1801, New York. Acknowledges letter of 21 Mar. accompanying the papers of the ship Grand Turk . Has procured passports from British and Spanish consuls, which are delivered to the captain with packages for Eaton. The ship sails “this day.” Should passport from the French chargé arrive in time, he will deliver it. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; erroneously docketed by Wagner as “27...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Ebenezer Stevens, 3 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with your wishes, I have now the pleasure of a dvis ing you the shipment of two quarter casks Marsala wine contng 67 galls. this amount with the casks $94. 13/100 Drs.—They are shipped by the Schr. Weymouth Capt. Weymouth to sail in a few days by one addressed to Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson, Richmond— I beg you to be assured of my disposition to promote your wishes. I Have the...
11To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 22 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 May 1801, New York. Reports that the Peace and Plenty has been chartered and is being readied for delivery of the Tunisian order; requests advance of $6,000. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 2 pp.
12To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 28 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeable to your Request I enclose you, the Estimate, & Plan of Huts for a Regiment, with the price of the boards & nails necessary, for the same— I shall attend to your Request also of procuring a House, suitable for your Military family And am Sir with Great Consideration Your Hble St. ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing "Tools, Boards &c necessary for hutting a Regt." (...
13To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 11 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 May 1801, New York. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 4 May [not found] concerning next shipment of cargo for Tunisian order. Reports almost all lumber on hand; expects naval agent to furnish required cannon and carriages. Waits for powder. Will watch for vessel to ship these stores. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 2 pp.; docketed by Wagner as received 14 May.
14To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 22 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a copy of the stores I forwarded in April last to Niagara. I have wrote to S. Hodgdon Esq. to know of him, whether he has sent any greater quantity of stores, & when I hear from him shall inform you. I am wth. great consideration Your obet. hum Servt. ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing "Invoice of public stores …," April 11, 1799, by Samuel Hodgdon (copy,...
15To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 16 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ March 16, 1799. Stevens endorsed the envelope of Hamilton’s letter of March 16, 1799: “Ansd 16.” Letter not found. ]
16To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 23 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am favor’d wth. yours of 20th Inst. and with Respect to the Cloathing for the Companies at Bennington, I will immediately attend to the Same— Should you think Proper, I should like you to direct that the Artillery Vests be composed of Red Cloth (instead of present fashion of White) and Blue Pantaloons with half Gaters, instead of White overalls My Reasons for this is, that white cloth is...
17To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 4 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, April 4, 1799. “I have made out Mr Mangin acct of what I think he ought to be paid for his services & I wish you to examine it, & if you approve of the Same, you will give me an order to pay him.… I have not made the price, it is what the military Committee agreed to give him.” LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see Joseph F. Mangin to the...
18To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 13 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is Invoice & Bill of Lading of a Cargo I have laden on board the Ship Grand Turk, James Laughton Master, by order of John Marshall Esqr. late Secry State, for account of the Tunisian Powers; You will please to annex the proper Certificates, and documents to accompany the Ship, as early as practicable—the person from whom I chartered her has agreed to wait the return of mail, for the...
19To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 26 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In reply to your favor, of this date which is just received I would observe, that I received Information several days past, of the Boards I sent forward for Hutting the Regimts. being burnt up & advised Mr Dayton the Contractor Elisabth Town to purchase the Compliment necessary for that purpose, without delay— I have forwarded the Tools agreeable to your last memorandum, to Mr Dayton, with...
20To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 26 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
On the 13th. Inst. I forwarded you Invoices & Bill Lading of a Cargo I have laden on board the Ship Grand Turk, by order of your late Predecessor, for account of the Tunisian Powers. The Ship is now ready to proceed on her Voyage, and is only waiting for the necessary Certificates and documents, to accompany the Invo. I beg leave to solicit your early attention in forwarding them, as the...
21To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 11 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am offerd a good House in Washington Street on the North River, with an Office, for two hundred pounds pr. Annum & the Taxes, for the Accommodation of the Adjutant Genl.—I have taken the Deputy Adjt Genl. to view it, he Seems pleased with the accommodation of the Same—it being new & in a good neighborhood— If you approve of my engaging it—on the terms mentioned, I will have it effected, I do...
22To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 6 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I take the liberty to Recommend to you, the following persons, (whom in my opinion are unfit to be in the Service of the U States, as will appear by Relation of the infirmities attendant to each of them,) and therefore Requisite they should Receive their discharge “John Lyons & Isaiah Sutton, soldiers in Capt. Nh Freeman’s Compy. the former, being Insane, & the latter; aged about 23 Years, has...
23To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 15 November 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
The Batteries on this Island being completed it is necessary a guard should be appointed to take charge of the Artillery to prevent their being spiked. I have been with the Military Committee this day to view them and they think the Government of the United States ought to take care of them. But it will not do for the Troops to furnish guards, they will desert, and I am sorry to add that three...
24To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 14 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
By your order I furnish Majr Wilcocks, of the late 12 Regt Infty. with a Horsemans Tent, for his use, and took his receipt therefor. This tent has not been return’d to the Depty Qt Master Genl. which is contrary to Genl Orders. I have seen the Major & he refuses to deliver it up, to me, by alledging that Government owes him, and further observ’d I might Sue him for it. I do not wish to...
25To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 9 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 January 1802, New York. Has never received balance of $1,470.52 due him for outfitting of the Hero in 1799. Dealt with purveyor Tench Francis, now deceased, whose agent forwarded Stevens’s accounts to Department of State on 23 Aug. 1800. Has received no communication since then, even though he wrote to John Marshall on the subject. Asks that JM look into his claim and order the remittance. RC...
26To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 19 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeable to your request I have the honor of enclosing to you an estimate of Military Stores requisite for a Six months siege Calculating two hundred rounds for each howitzer & three hundred for each Cannon, Which is as Small as possible for So lengthy a time— I have diverted two eight In. Howitzers from Albany by this days mail— I am with Consideration Sir Your Mo. Ob. Servt. ( LS , Hamilton...
27To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 29 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeable to your Request I have had the provisions at Fort Jay Inspected, & Inclosed is the Certificate of the Same— You will perceive by Mr. Richards note on the back of the Certificate, that he is willing to Receive the provisions and allow Government the same price he Receives for Supplies— I would thank you to write the Commandg officer at that fort to serve them out to the Troops, the...
28To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 23 November 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I am honoured with yours of the 19th instant, inclosing a Letter for our Governor, which after I had spoken to General Clarkson, I forwarded by mail immediately. He thinks, I had best write his Excellency respecting money to pay the Bills off, which I will do, by the mail next monday. Inclosed is the Law passed the last sessions by our State respecting the fortifications, by which you will be...
29To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 7 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have examined the Returns inclosed in yours of ye. 5th. Inst. and agreeable to Your Instructions, have taken abstracts, of the one from West Point & forwarded the original to Saml Hodgdon Esqre. Intendt. of Mility Stores, with a request yt. the Several Articles therein mentioned, may be forwarded me via Amboy, as soon as Possible and expect in the Course of Next week to Receive them— With...
30To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 23 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I purpose in the 1st. Monday in May next to commence working on the Fortifications on Governors Island, and have engaged about Fifty Men from the State of New Jersey, for that Object— As the Quarters I erected for the laboring Men last Summer, is at present occupied by the Troops, it will be necessary, that a Number of Tents be furnish’d for the Soldiers, who will be oblig’d to remove...
31To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 14 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 July 1802, New York. In accordance with JM’s instructions of 18 Feb. , submitted the papers in the case of the ship Grand Turk to the district attorney for his opinion on whether the owners were entitled to demurrage for the time the ship was detained at Gibraltar. Encloses a copy of the attorney’s written opinion that the claim should not be allowed. “I am sensible that the Owners will not...
32To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 18 December 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I have seen Mr. Furman, and we calculate that what is unpaid by him, and myself, for account of Gun Carriages, shot, Blacksmiths Work, and Laboratory expences, for the state, will amount to about Fourteen thousand Dollars I wish you to recommend me, to be the Agent for laying out the Money that is appropriated by this State for our defence. I have always had the labouring part, and if any...
33Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and Ebenezer Stevens to James McHenry, [14 June 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
We have carefully attended to the subjects presented to our consideration, by your note of yesterday and now offer to you the result of our reflections. The idea of a succession of batteries from the Hook, to the City, very naturally occurs in contemplating the defence of this port, and doubtless has advantages. It would present dangers in the approach which may be expected to have...
34To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 18 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I received your favor of yesterda y’s date respecting a return of articles (say Cloathing &c:) wanted for Lieut. Boote detachment in 3rd. Regimt. Infantry, and in reply, would observe that I forwarded the return on to the Intendent Stores Phila: on the 23rd. August last, requesting him to pay due attention to forwding the Cloathing, to its place of destination I am Sir with great Consideration...
35To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 5 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The owners of the Buildings occupied by Government, has called on me to know if I wish to Rent them again for the accommodation of the officers, the ensuing season as they are dispos’d to Rent them, not having any particular directions to engage the same I Requested they would suspend the hiring of them till I could hear your opinion on the business—And have to Request that you would on...
36Ebenezer Stevens to Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, 23 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You are senseable there is a balle. of 12, to 15,000 due the several Mechanicks who were employed in making the necessary difence of the City of New York in pursuance of the Resolutions of the Committees appointed for that purpose by the Corporation, the Military &ce. which ballances have been due long time since & the Persons in a distressed Situation for want of the Money, & as the failure...
37To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 2 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Eben. Stevens Agent for the War Department has the honor of laying before Major General Hamilton the following estimate of Carpenters tools necessary for hutting a Regiment. vizt. Three wood axes to each Company— 30 For the field & Staff— 20 Two cross cut saws & ten hand saws— 12 Six In. Augers Six hammers Twelve Masons trowels Two doz board nail gimblets Six Carpenters Adzes Two broad axes A...
38To George Washington from Ebenezer Stevens, 17 July 1789 (Washington Papers)
Should my character and abilities be thought Suitable for the office of surveyor and searcher Of this port it would be accepted with gratitude By Your most obedient Humble Servant ALS , DLC:GW . Ebenezer Stevens (1751–1823) served with Rhode Island forces and in the Continental army during the Revolution, advancing in rank from lieutenant to lieutenant colonel. After the war he settled in New...
39To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 26 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In Answer to Your favor of 25th. Inst. I would observe that the cloathing was put on board of an Albany Sloop, the 21st. Inst. and directed to Care of Dr Henshaw Esqr. of that place, whom I advised on receipt thereof to forward them to Elisha Paine Esqr. Bennington, Vermont, with directions for him to deliver them to Major Buel of 2nd. Regimt. Infantry, of recruiting Service. The late sickness...
40To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 18 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I am advised by Mr. Cotton that he is now about making a claim on Government for certain allowances which he thinks himself entitled to, in consequence of detention &c: of Ship Anna Maria. I had the honor of making to you a communication under date of 22nd. June 1802. then saying that Mr. C, intended this claim & in reply to a suggestion, which I then made of having it left to the decission of...
41To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 17 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, April 17, 1799. “I will thank You to take the Statemt. of Mr Mangin’s services, with you, to the Secrety at War, there will be but little due him from Government, as the amount now Stands, he has been of essential Services in Conducting the Works of Fort Jay &c: and I am sincerely desirous to have a Settlement made with him. Respecting my Compensation for the Services I have rendered...
42To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 19 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
On the 15 July last, I recd. Instructions from the secry at War, in which he authorised me to procure a Sufficiency of the proper kind of Cloth, to make as many Suits for the Artilly Troops at New York destin’d for the field, as would in your opinion be wanted for the occasion, this has been duly accomplishd and I have forward’d my account to Mr. Simmons, but he informs me, that before he can...
43To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 23 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secry at War has directed me to have cloathing made up for the 2nd. & 3rd. Regiment of Infanty. for the Southward The Troops at Bennington are of the 16th. Regiment. (Pardon me Sir, If I am wrong); as I mentioned this to you at the Time— I have received yours inclosing Capt Cockran’s return, and will make the requisi tion necessary to the proper Officers—I duly Rec d . your note Respecting...
44To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 1 December 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I will thank You to direct John Lamb Esqr to make me a further advance on account of the United States for fortifying the Harbour of New York. I have vouchers for the whole amount of the appropriation made by Congress and will forward them to the proper office agreeable to Your written instructions to Mr Lamb under date of the 13. of April last. I wish to be informed whether the Chief Engineer...
45To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 16 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1801, New York. Requests passport for French passenger, Felix Verger, and his family, who wish to sail on his brig to Ile de France. Encloses Verger’s letter to Stevens. Stevens’s son goes on the vessel as supercargo and will carry diplomatic dispatches if required. Hopes nothing will delay loading the ship bound for Tunis carrying U.S. tribute. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, ML )....
46To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 28 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In Conformity to your request, I have been to the encampment at Scotch and examined the Hutts erecting there for the Accommodation of the 11th. 12 & 13th. Regimt. and also the timber for building them—It appears there is not sufficient quantity of timber & boards for to complete the necessary Hutts, Hospital, Guard & Qr. Master Store house, all which I conceive proper to be erected— There is...
47To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 8 November 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeable to your request, and to ease the minds of some of our Citizens with respect to the Solidity of our Batteries I have this day loaded the guns with a Service charge—that is One third the weight of the Shot, and fired them by angles, by word of Command (similar to Plattoon firing) and have the pleasure to inform you, that they have not started in the least degree. This piece of...
48To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 24 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Ebenezer Stevens. 24 October 1806, New York. “Haveing a claim on the French Government, the payment of which has been for Some time protracted, and which at present is a cause of much uneasiness to me, I am induced to this liberty to ask the favor of your addressing mr. Armstrong on the Subject that my views may be aided by his official interest in my behalf. From the nature of the...
49To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 19 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 January 1804, New York. “I have the honor of handing you herewith the award Given in favor of Mr. Daniel Cotton, by Mr. Samuel Ward & Arch. Gracie, Arbitrators appointed for the purpose of naming the allowance, that Would be proper for him to receive, as additional freight on the knees . per. Anna Maria, The sum you will observe to be, by the Same is Twelve Hundred & Eighty eight dollars ....
50To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 21 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It seems the Comptroller of this State has reimbursed the Corporation of this city with the Sum they borrowd of the Bank for the fortifications in this harbour. but Sir there are a number of acco’ts Still unpaid of such a nature as require immediate Settlement. I wish’d Mr. Firman to assume them all but he refused having no funds in his hands. I believe if you would write the Governor...