1From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Harison, 24 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Attempts are making in different parts of the country to procure the enlargement of soldiers on writs of Habeas Corpus issued by and returnable before state Judges. As this practice will probably involve serious consequences it becomes necessary for me to avail myself of the information of those officers of the United States who are particularly charged with the consideration of legal...
2From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Harison, 18 May 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York ] May 18, 1796 . “Do me the favour, if possible, to bring Bouvier to a decision this day. Much alarm & suspicion exist with the other party who is unwilling longer to leave unessayed measures of Coertion, if an arrangement cannot be made on the proposed basis.” ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City. For background to this letter, see H to Harison, May 17, 1796 .
3From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Harison, 17 May [1796] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York ] May 17 [ 1796 ]. “I have seen Mr. Blanchard. He will do what we talked of, except as to the loan of the further sum, which he intirely declines. I will thank you to send for Bouvier and ascertain his final determination; in order that it may be known whether hostilities must ensue or not.…” ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City. Richard Harison was United States...
4From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Harison, [13–15 June 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
You will receive a letter this Morning from the Secretary of State. The occasion requires vigour and a decisive resort to principles . Tis clear that no foreign nation can without the consent of our government organize within our territory and jurisdiction the means of military expeditions by land or sea. To do it is an offence against the law of Nations—the law of Nations is a part of the law...
5From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Harison, 5 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you a copy of a Letter from me to the district Judge of this date requiring a revision in the Case of Lemuel Toby and the Ship Lydia. You will see that I am not at present satisfied of the innocence of the transaction. The Invoice & Bill of Lading ought to be seen before there is time for fabrication. I request your particular attention to a scrutinous investigation of the...
6From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Harison, 5 January 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Le Roy has not yet appeared, with the Powers and Receipts mentioned in your letter of the 31 of December. Every practicable facility will be given to the business, when it comes forward. But I believe, according to the course of the Treasury, a Certificate, not money, will be given for the ballance. Your account is returned with directory remarks upon it. I am sorry you should have the...
7From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Harison, 19 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I am to inform you, that for the purpose of discharging the bill drawn on me the 20th. of August last in favor of Robert Boyd & yourself, by John McComb Junr. Contractor for erecting a Light House on Cape Henry, a Warrant has this day passed the Treasury in favor of Jonathan Burrall Esquire Assignee of the said Bill, and which the Treasurer will be directed to pay in New York. I am with...
8From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Harison, 30 August 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
On the 28th of October 1790 a contract was entered into with Theodosius Fowler for supplying the army with provisions for the year 1791. Copies of which contract and of the Bond for securing the performance of it are enclosed. By an instrument, bearing date the 3d. day of January 1791, Theodosius Fowler made an assignment of this contract to William Duer, Esquire, constituting him, by the same...
9From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Harison, 26 June 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I shall be mindful of the intimation in your letter of the 4th instant repecting Mr. Mc Comb; so that you may be secured. Your account some how or other has remained unsettled. The Comptroller has promised to have it speedily finished. This done, the money shall be paid without delay. With great esteem and regard Dear Sir Your obedient servt ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York...
10From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Harison, [2 June 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
The Patents to the Ohio Company, in conformity to the Act, were issued before the President went to Mount Vernon. I hope no inconvenience will have ensued. Mr. King having written to me on the same subject, I have sent him a rough sketch of the exterior line of the whole tract granted by the several Patents. Yrs. sincerely ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City. Harison was United...