1851To Alexander Hamilton from David Gelston, 14 April 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, April 14, 1802. Directs Hamilton to proceed on behalf of the United States attorney for the District of New York against the Brig Triton , which had arrived in the port of New York from Bristol, England, “with a Cargo of Porter in cases of less capacity than forty gallons beer measure contrary to the laws of the United States.” ALS , RG 21, District Court for the Southern District of...
1852David Gelston’s Account of an Interview between Alexander Hamilton and James Monroe, 11 July 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
Minutes of an Interview between Colo. Monroe and Colo. Hamilton at Colo. M’s. lodgings in the presence of Mr Church & myself. Colo. Hamilton came about 10 oClk in the morning introduced Mr Church as his brother in law. Colo. H. appeared very much agitated upon his entrance into the room, and observed the cause or motives of this meeting being he presumed pretty well understood, he went into a...
1853To Alexander Hamilton from Edmond Charles Genet, 30 November 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
J’ai reçu la lettre que vous m’avés fait l’honneur de m’ecrire Le 26. de Ce mois et Je me Suis empressé d’Envoyer au Citoyen Bournonville secretaire de la légation de la République les authorisations nécessaires pour mettre En régle le Compte de la france avec les Etats unis conjointement avec les personnes que vous nommerés à cet effet. À mon retour à Philadelphie je prendrai connaissance de...
1854To Alexander Hamilton from Edmond Charles Genet, 3 June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ June 3, 1793. An extract of this letter reads as follows: “I pray you to put hereafter in the disposition of Citizen Bournonville, Secretary of Legation of the Republic, the funds destined to the acquittal of the drafts of the Colony of St. Domingo, according to the order of payments settled between you & my predecessor.” Letter not found. ] This extract has been taken from H to George...
1855To Alexander Hamilton from Edmond Charles Genet, 2 July 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, July 2, 1793. On July 5, 1793, Hamilton wrote to Genet : “I find on my Table this morning your letter of the 2d instant.” Letter not found. ]
1856To Alexander Hamilton from Edmond Charles Genet, 19 July 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Jefferson having informed me by his note of the 19th. of last June that it was the desire of the federal Government that I should not issue any drafts, by virtue of the power vested in me, on the debt of the United States to France until we should have concerted this measure together, I have the honour to give you notice that in order to answer the different branches of expense which the...
1857Conversation with Edmond Charles Genet, 27 June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Proposition de faire un nouveau fonds de 45,000 dollars si Je consens à payer les traites et insinuation qu’en faisant un fonds plus étendu ce seroit s’écarter de l’impartialité que le gouvernement fédéral s’est préscrit vis à vis des puissances en guerre. Mon indignation—discussion politique sur le Casus foederis. Il pense que nous sommes les agresseurs et que l’Amerique n’est point obligée...
1858To Alexander Hamilton from Edmond Charles Genet, 16 July 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, July 16, 1793. In writing to Genet on July 18, 1793, Hamilton referred to “the Minister’s Note of the 16th.” Letter not found. ]
1859To Alexander Hamilton from Elbridge Gerry, [8 September 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter requesting “any explanation which may serve to throw further light on the subject” of the Baron de Steuben’s claims, & inclosing an extract of a report lately made thereon. In answer thereto, I must observe, that the distance of the period at which the Baron arrived at York Town is such, as to make it difficult if not impossible for a person to be very particular or...
1860To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Gerry, [28 July 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Marblehead, Massachusetts, July 28, 1792. On August 18, 1792, Hamilton wrote to Gerry : “Your letter of the 28 Ultimo was duly received.” Letter not found. ]
1861To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel R. Gerry, [1 January 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Marblehead, Massachusetts, January 1, 1791. On February 1, 1791, Tench Coxe wrote to Gerry: “Your letter to the Secretary of the Treasury, of the 1st. ultimo, has been received.” Letter not found. ] Gerry was collector of customs at Marblehead, Massachusetts. LS , Beverly Historical Society, Beverly, Massachusetts.
1862To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel R. Gerry, 5 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ May 5, 1792 . On May 28, 1792, Hamilton wrote to Gerry : “Your letter of the 5th instant has been received at the Treasury.” Letter not found. ]
1863To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 30 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Boston, September 30, 1799. On October 24, 1799, Hamilton wrote to Gibbs : “I have received your improper letter of the 30th. of September.” Letter not found. ] Gibbs, who had been an aide-de-camp to George Washington during the American Revolution, was an indefatigable office seeker. See Gibbs to H, January 16 , May 16, 1791 ; September 10, 1792 ; February 16 , June 24, 1793 ; January 31,...
1864To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 30 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Application having been made to me by Major Daniel Jackson of the Corps of Artillerist and engineers to muster and inspect the company of Captain Lemuel Gates of the same corps at Castle Island. I have attended the service, and do myself the honor to transmit you the Muster Roll of that company I cannot but say they are in general a very good body of men and in justice to the Officers have...
1865To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 16 January 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I did myself the honor to address you the 7th. of Novr. last from Boston, and therein mentioned the subject of Mr. Tracy’s affair, which I was informed by Mr. Flint, had been refferred to you by Congress the last session, and that there was a probability of his claim being granted. I do My Freind most earnestly intreat of you to give me one line respecting this business and if Mr. Tracy’s...
1866To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 12 December 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Barre, Massachusetts, December 12, 1791. On September 10, 1792, Gibbs wrote to Hamilton : “I wrote you On the 12th. of Decr. last.” Letter not found. ] Gibbs, like H, had been an aide-de-camp to George Washington during the American Revolution.
1867To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 21 January 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Having observed a list of appointments in which my name was not inserted has filled me with disquieting apprehensions lest for some reason or other it may be entirely omitted. Although it was the opinion of some of my freinds that I might have rested securely on the honorable testimonials of services during the late war from General Washington and other respectable characters which were...
1868Account of Expenses of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton and Captain Caleb Gibbs, 30 October 1777–20 January 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
Account of Expences of. Colo. Hamilton. & Captain Gibbs. to Albany & back again—set off from Skippack road, 15. miles from Phila: Returnd. to Valley Forge— Sent by His Excelly. Genel. Washington on public service. 1777. October 30th. Cash paid at Corrells. ferry Lodgg—Sup. horses— £1.19. 6 31 at Crossroads N. Jersey 6. 6 Novr— 1— at Chester.— 1. 17.4—2d at N. Windsor ferry 8/6 2. 5.10 4 at...
1869To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 17 December 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
Boston, December 17, 1798. “… Since my return to Boston I have been Inspecting and mustering the troops at Castle Island.… This Inspection and muster induces me to write this Letter, to give you my Ideas respecting recruiting. This company has upwards of fifty men Including Non Commissioned Officers and musick and I can assure you some of them are as likely men as I ever saw and a great...
1870To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 25 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Inclosed is an extract of a Letter to General Washington of the 21st. Instant. I feel a Conciousness of the rectitude of my conduct during my acquaintance with you, and the friendship subsisting between us as to claim your support in my request to the Commander in Cheif. I therefore beg of you to take the arliest opportunity to drop a Line to him on this occasion. My disappointment has...
1871To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 10 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
This accompanies a duplicate of an Extract of a Letter to General Washington of the 21st. of April and a duplicate of a Letter to you of the 25th. of the same month. Seven weeks having elapsed without an answer induces me to write you again fearful that some accident has taken place which has prevented your receiving those Letters. If the Deputy Quarter Master General’s appointment is not to...
1872To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 7 November 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Barre, Massachusetts, November 7, 1790. On January 16, 1791, Gibbs wrote to Hamilton : “I did myself the honor to address you the 7th. of Novr.” Letter not found. ] Gibbs and H had been close friends and associates during the American Revolution when both had served as aides-de-camp to George Washington.
1873To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 16 May 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honored by your much esteemed favour of the 20th. Ulto. With the most pungent greif did I read your Letter respecting Mr. Tracy’s affair. It is to much for me to relate. Nay My good Hamilton (excuse the freedom) it fairly unmanned me. And what is still more effecting to me, to see my amiable wife looking over the Letter and exclaiming is it possible, is it possible Mr. Gibbs that...
1874To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 10 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Disagreable is the task to me to be so often interupting you by my Letters and solicitations, Yet on reflection, when I consider your repeated declarations that you truely have a warm regard for me, Still induces me to intrude upon your patience, and now and then put you in mind of your old Freind; that if anything within your power to grant, shall be reserved for him. I wrote you On the 12th....
1875To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 16 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Barre [ Massachusetts ] February 16, 1793 . “The foregoing Duplicate My Dear Friend I forward apprehensive that my Letters must have miscarried or otherwise I should certainly have heard from you ere this. Let me repeat my solicitations and ask an answer, feel for me, call up your esteem for me, Let me not be a cast off.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Gibbs and H had been close...
1876To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 31 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Boston, January 31, 1794. “I have done myself the honor to address you several times since my return to this Metropolis from the Country.… I will not intrude upon you too long but will only say, that we are told that the United States are going to build a number of vessells of war, and fortify their Ports and harbours. If so and any thing you think me Competent too in either case, will thank...
1877To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 24 June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Convinced as I have always been My Dear Sir of the sincerity of your friendship towards me, and still retaining the same Idea, leads me again to address you. Fortune has once more altered my situation and returned me to this place with my little family where I have been but a few days. Mrs. Gibbs being very unhappy in the country owing to the seperation from her connextions; the impossibility...
1878To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Gibson, 31 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am still at this place and much better of the disease although not so well as to travel in cold weather I hope my next report will be from my former station at Fort Mifflin whither I shall repair the Moment I am fit for duty I have the Honor to be with respect your obedient Sevant— ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: " Filed ."
1879To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Gibson, 7 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I beg leave to inform you that I am in a very bad State of health at Present—and if I do not soon get better I have every reason to fear an approaching consumption. if I coud obtain Leave of absence for five or Six weeks I woud go home to Carlisle where I woud have a better opportunity of Recovering as I woud have more care taken of me and my room woud be so much warmer than here I hope my...
1880To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Gibson, 1 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I beg leave to inform you that I am better of the Fever which I caught while at Fort Mifflin but am very much troubled with a Severe cough attended with Night Fevers and Sweats—from the exertions I am making for the recovery of my health I have reason to hope I shall Soon be able to return to my duty and you may rest assured that I shall not remain here one day after the State of my health...
1881To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Gibson, 1 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to inform you of my arrival at this place on the 27th February—Lieut Memminger informed me that a letter from you directed to me had arrived here which he forwarded on to Carlisle—it must have passed me on the road as I have not received it. I have wrote to my Mother, to forward it to me at this place & expect it will arrive next post when I shall pay particular attention to its...
1882To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Gibson, 10 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I flattered myself in my last report that I shou’d have been at the Fort before this time and woud have been had not an unforeseen accident prevented me—I was assaulted in the Street by three villains whom I never had before seen the succeed in beating me in a very severe Manner having forced one of my eyes out of its place and had it not it been for the interposition of Some of the...
1883To Alexander Hamilton from Ezekiel Gilbert, 18 September 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
Hudson [ New York ] September 18, 1795 . “The appointment of a new Sheriff for Columbia will take place at the meeting of the Council next week. As I consider the Office of Sheriff, decidedly, the most influential of any other in the County, and feel the Importance of placing it in proper hands … permit me to suggest my Sentiment.… Among the Competitors for the Office I do most Sincerely hope...
1884To Alexander Hamilton from Ezekiel Gilbert, 30 November 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
Hudson [ New York ] November 30, 1797 . “I took Occasion Some weeks ago, at the Desire of Doctor Benton, to enclose a Copy of a Note for 5000 Dols given him by Pierpoint Edwards Esqr of New Haven, with an Intimation that in case Mr Edwards could be taken within New York, Dr Benton’s wish was that you would issue process and pursue the suit for him. Not having heard from you, the Doctor...
1885To Alexander Hamilton from Ezekiel Gilbert, 4 October 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
Hudson [ New York ] October 4, 1797 . “My friend Doctor Benton, holds a Note for 5000 Dols. against Peirpoint Edwards of New Haven—he desires me to enclose to you a copy of it, in order that you may, if any Occasion admits of his being found within the Jurisdiction of our Supreme Court, have him taken and prosecuted to recovery. Should you be disposed to accept this business, or to place it...
1886To Alexander Hamilton from George and Jacob Gilbert, 16 February 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
As the period when Congress will rise is close at hand, and the opportunity of your saving us from ruin by a fair representation of facts must then, in all probability, cease, we take the liberty, with great respect, of praying your attention, to the Letter we address’d you some time since, and remain Your Most obedient & very humble servants. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. The...
1887To Alexander Hamilton from John C. Gilbert, 8 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Desirous of entering into the service of my Country, I am induced to offer myself as a candidate for an appointment in the Western Army; I think I can with propriety assure you, that I am attatched to the Constitution of the United States and admire the administration thereof, in support of which I beg leave to refer you to the recommendation below, if that, together with my professions,...
1888To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Phelps and Robert Gilchrist, 28 April 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, April 28, 1801. Encloses “a Deed of conveyance bearing equal date with this Letter, made by Oliver Phelps to Robert Gilchrist for three equal undivided Eighth parts of a tract of Land containing nine thousand and Six hundred acres, by the award or appointment of Alexander Hamilton, David A. Ogden and Thomas Cooper.” States: “This conveyance you will hold as Escrow to be returned to...
1889To Alexander Hamilton from James Giles, 3 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Clarance Mulford, of this Place, has an ardent Passion for an Cockade and Feather; and is extremely desirous of entering into the regular Service. I have advised him, to accept the appointment of a Cadet, in one of the Infantry Regiments, which he will readily do, provided it is no bar to an appointment, in any of the new Regts. proposed to be raised. Permit me to mention him to you, as a...
1890To Alexander Hamilton from John T. Gilman, 11 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your Letter of 18th. Ulto., with One Inclosed, came to hand the 7th. Instt.—am at loss to know why it has been so long on the way as I usually Receive Letters from New-York in about Seven days—as it was necessary to make some Enquiry’s could not answer it until this time— Capt. Dunham’s Residence is One hundred Miles distant from this place—he could not consult the other Capts. with Facility...
1891To Alexander Hamilton from Nathaniel Gilman, 27 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
September 27, 1790. On October 6, 1790, Hamilton wrote to George Washington : “I have received from Nathl. Gilman … a letter of the 27th. September.” Letter not found. ] Gilman had been appointed commissioner of loans for New Hampshire in August, 1790, but declined the appointment.
1892To Alexander Hamilton from John Girard, 17 April 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, April 17, 1797. “As I wish to have the Suit against Armstrong & Barnwall Brought to an end, I wrote to Capn Briggs at New London to be ready for this next court. I received: Last saturday his answer was that tho’, he was just from Sea, that he was forced to Sett off immediately for Jeremie.… Pray what and how Shall I do? It is indispensable for you to take the properest means So...
1893To Alexander Hamilton from Stephen Girard, 26 February 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, February 26, 1794. “I have Sent to Bordeaux a new Ship … with a Cargo of Tobacco, Rice, Cotton, &c. That vessel arrived at her destination on the 13 day of July last and has been detained there for five Months, by an Embargo.… The Supercargo (my Brother John Girard a Citizen of the United States) … informs me that he had been forced to unload part thereof and … that the French...
1894To Alexander Hamilton from Stephen Girard, [10 July 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Having received Notice from Mr Clement Biddle notary Public, that four Bills of Exchange on Mr Delaforest particularised at foot were unpaid and delivr’d to him for Protest from Bank of the United States I have apply’d to Mr Genet who has refered me to You for payment. As I have been told that you Could not pay those bills before the 3d of September next I beg as a particular favour that You...
1895To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Glascock, 17 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
Augusta [ Georgia ], January 17, 1795 . Requests that payment be made to the various employees and jurors of the District Court of Georgia. LS , RG 217, Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, 1790–1894, Account No. 6536, National Archives. Glascock was marshal for the District of Georgia.
1896To Alexander Hamilton from Cornelius Glen, 20 May 1785 (Hamilton Papers)
Albany, May 20, 1785. Requests aid in the recovery of money from Daniel Parker and Company. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Glen, an Albany merchant, had been an agent for Daniel Parker during the Revolution.
1897To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Glen, 24 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Inclosed are Copies of letters for your prusial the Contents I hope you will take into your Series Consideration in perticuler not to loss sight of the Promotion of my Son is Intitled. too and Likewise the furlogh I now take the Liberty of Asking for my Son John Visger Glen who is yet an Ensign in the 2d. Regt. & with Genll. Wilkinson should you think proper as the Secrety of war has...
1898To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Glen, 1 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have a Son who is now a Lieut. in the Service of the United States and by your orders on the recruiting Service in the State of Vermont. He was some time since at the Southward and is Expected to return to the Natchez again this Spring. But the Country does not suit his Constitution and he is Solicitous of some Appointment in the Staff Department by which he can be permitted to remain in the...
1899To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Glen, 21 March 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
Albany, March 21, 1801. Repeats earlier requests to Hamilton. States: “I wrote you twice from the City of Washington but mist you going to Alby. & yesterday I came down to this City on purpose But you had Saild. about 2-Hours.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Glen to H, January 27, 1801 . The other letter from Glen has not been found. H had been in Albany attending the New York...
1900To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Glen, 27 January 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
Washington, January 27, 1801. Requests a certificate indicating that his son, Lieutenant John Glen, performed extra service on Hamilton’s orders. States that his son needs this certificate to obtain “his pay Rations & Extra Allowances.” Copy, Schenectady County Historical Society, Schenectady, New York. Glen, a Schenectady merchant, was a member of the Provincial Congress and a deputy...