2081To Alexander Hamilton from John Nicholson, 19 April 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Altho many of the Certificates the property of the State of Pennsylvania were not yet assigned thereto for which you have directed such provisions to be made as fully secures her interest therein, Yet there are also Certificates that appear to the Credit of the same State on the Treasury Books which individuals are intitled to on their delivering up the New Loan Certificates of Pennsylvania in...
2082From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 23 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
Pay, or cause to be paid to the Secretary of State or to his order, the sum of Thirty nine thousand five hundred Dollars, which, in addition to five hundred Dollars furnished to Colo. Humphreys on the 14th of Augt 1790, will complete the sum of forty thousand Dollars for the third year’s allowance under the Act concerning intercourse with foreign Nations. LB , DLC:GW . Thomas Jefferson...
2083To Alexander Hamilton from James Hardie, 2 December 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
Princeton [ New Jersey ] December 2, 1795 . “… During the time of the yellow fever in New York, some business called me to that city. A person to whom I had rendered very considerable service served a writ upon me even in his own house & as it happened at a late hour I was sent to jail, where I continued for three days.… The trial will come on, during the Christmas week, when I shall endeavour...
2084To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 8 April 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
Yesterday I had the pleasure to receive a line from Mrs Schuyler in answer to mine on the subject of the one you delivered me at Morris town; she consents to Comply with your and her daughters wishes. You will see the Impropriety of taking the dernier pas where you are. Mrs. Schuyler did not see her Eldest daughter married. That also gave me pain, and we wish not to Experience It a Second...
2085To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Stoddert, 24 August 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I should have replied to your letter of the 8 Inst, before this time, had it not mentioned your intention of setting out on a Journey. I am since honored with yours of the 21st. I have no motive but truth, in saying that there is no man known to me by Character only, to whose wishes I would pay so much respect as yours—that I think you have such claims on this Country & this Govt.—that to...
2086To Alexander Hamilton from Jeremiah Olney, 16 July 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Messrs Clarke and Nightingale are about Exporting a Quantity of Brandy to Cape Francois—imported into this district in the Ship Lark in May last from Bourdeaux—and have applyed to me for information. Wheather said Brandy may not on Return of the Vessel be relanded here, (in case it cannot be Sold to advantage in the Cape) Free of duty and the Exportation Bond Cancelled without a Breach of Law,...
2087To Alexander Hamilton from John Fitzgerald, 20 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Alexandria, Virginia, June 20, 1791. On June 30, 1791, Hamilton wrote to Fitzgerald : “Yours of the 20th of June came duly to hand.” Letter not found. ] Fitzgerald, a neighbor of George Washington, had served as one of his aides during the American Revolution. In 1793 he succeeded Charles Lee as collector of customs at Alexandria.
2088To Alexander Hamilton from Stephen Rochefontaine, 10 May 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
West Point by Peekskill, May 10, 1796. “I have had the honor to transmit to you in the course of last week, a Letter detailing the affair which passed between Mr Wilson, a Lieut. in the Corps, and myself; the Injuries offered on both sides had been settled agreeably to the rules of honor adopted by gentlemen, and in consequence of a Particular agreement made by the two seconds; two days after...
2089To Alexander Hamilton from George Cabot, 10 August 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 1st. did not reach me until last evening—the inclosure shall be transmitted tomorrow, or the day following by some trusty person who will attend the Levee if one can be found who will engage to deliver it;—otherwise I may perhaps send it in the regular package which goes from the post office. this method wou’d be better than to send a servant who might be obliged to deliver...
2090To Alexander Hamilton from Jeremiah Olney, 26 June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The Sloop Abigail of this Port, burthen 46 ⁶³⁄₉₅ Tons, Michael Anthony Master, arrived here on the 24th instant, having a Register, and a License which expired on the 5th Day of the present Month: he cleared his Vessel at New-York on the 20th Instant; and appears to have committed a breach of the 6th Section of the new Coasting Law; but as that Section makes a distinction between registered ,...
2091To Alexander Hamilton from James Madison, 16 June 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
Yours of the 8th. is just come to hand. I mentioned in my last that Oswald had been here in consultation with the Antifedl. leaders. The contents of your letter confirm the idea that a negotiation for delay is [on] foot between the opposition here & with you. We have conjectured for some days that the policy is to spin out the Session in order to receive overtures from your Convention; or if...
2092To Alexander Hamilton from William Short, 30 August 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you on the 6th inst. previously to my going to Amsterdam to sign the contract & bonds of the last or second 4 p. cent loan. Since my return here I have recd. from Mr. Pinckney your letters of June 14—June 23 with its enclosures—& June 30. These letters were recieved here the 17th inst. being sent by Mr. Pinckney with the idea, that they would be forwarded to me;...
2093Tobias Lear to Alexander Hamilton, 9 July 1791 (Washington Papers)
Philadelphia, 9 July 1791. “The President has received a letter from Mr Rue, who was appointed second Mate of the revenue Cutter on the Delaware station, declining his appointment & returning his commission.” LB , DLC:GW . The letter of resignation from Benjamin Rue to GW has not been found but must have been written between 28 June and this date. Tench Coxe wrote to Tobias Lear on 28 June...
2094To Alexander Hamilton from James Hamilton, 12 June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I wrote you a letter in June 1792 inclosed in one to Mr. Donald of Virginia Since which I have had no further accounts from you. My bad State of health has prevented my going to Sea at this time being afflicted with a complication of disorders. The war which has lately broke out between France & England makes it very dengerous going to Sea at this time, however we daily expect news of a peace...
2095To Alexander Hamilton from William Bingham, 21 July 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
Having a Packet of Papers which by your Desire were deposited with me, & which have long laid dormant in my Possession, & being about embarking in a Short time for Europe, permit me to return them to you. You will gratify me exceedingly, by furnishing me with an opportunity of rendering you any services during my Stay in Europe. I request you to make my respectfull Complements acceptable to...
2096To Alexander Hamilton from Stephen Cross, 18 October 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Newburyport [ Massachusetts ] October 18, 1792 . “In my letter of May 25th I mentioned that I should make some Observations respecting my being removed from Office.… Had not the under officers a right to give the other Officers their whole pay or any part of it if they pleased, and what danger of abuse would arise there from if they did. The money represented to be passed by me.… was voluntary...
2097To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Lee, 13 November 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Nailer’s Farm , Pennsylvania, November 13, 1794 . On November 13, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Lee : “I have received your Letter of this day.” Letter not found. ] On November 12 and November 13, 1794, Lee issued orders from his headquarters at Nailer’s farm ( Baldwin, “Orders Issued by General Henry Lee,” Leland D. Baldwin, ed., “Orders Issued by General Henry Lee during the Campaign against the...
2098To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Elliott, 10 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
When on the campaign I received a Letter from you desiring to know the reason the returns of Fort Mifflin had not been forwarded on. shortly to my marching I got your orders to make out and send the return. at that time I was a draughting cannon for the Sectry. which could not be laid aside. immediately as they were finished I began the returns and compleated one. the other was but begun. I...
2099To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Trumbull, 10 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I take the Liberty of mentiong to you the wishes of a Mr Peleg Sanford Mason of this State, to enter the service of the U States, as a Cadet, in the Regiment of Colo Taylor now raising in the State of Connecticut: & of desiring, that you will be pleased to make known to the Secretary at War, the wishes of this young Man; that he may, if tho’t proper, have an appointment agreably to his...
2100To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 28 August 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I received your note of the 25 inst. yesterday. I had written on saturday to the Lieutenant General as per copy annexed. You will return this paper, with your opinion respecting the proposed arrangements, and say nothing to anyone about its contents (I mean a part of its contents) either now or hereafter. Yours ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; ADf , James McHenry Papers, Library of...
2101To Alexander Hamilton from Major General Nathanael Greene, 23 February 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] February 23, 1779 . States that the work on “batteaux” will be continued in case it is decided to revive expedition against Canada. LS , Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives.
2102To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 15 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honor of acknowledging the receipt of your Letter of the 12th. inst. and am much g r atified, that the course of conduct I have adopted relative to Lt. Hoffman meets with your approbation—Tho I feel myself superior to prejudice or partiality in deciding on a question of justice, still from motives of delicacy, I should prefer not to precide at the Court, when Lt. Hoffman is to be...
2103To Alexander Hamilton from James A. Bayard, 18 August 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I willingly communicate such information as I possess on the subjects of the enquiries contained in the letter you did me the honor to write on the 6 Inst. and which I received the day before yesterday. I had a ten years acquaintance with Doctor Wharton which invariably continued on a footing of intimacy and friendship. I esteemed him a Scholar & a Gentleman. His classical knowledge is...
2104To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Harison, 4 June 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, June 4, 1792. On June 26, 1792, Hamilton wrote to Harison : “I shall be mindful of the intimation in your letter of the 4th instant.” Letter not found. ]
2105To Alexander Hamilton from Nicholas Low, 31 August 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The in-closed I have this Moment recd. and have only to add that any Negociations you may make in Consequence will be confirmed. Fearing to be too late for this post—I conclude in Haste. Dr. sr. yours sincerely &ca ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see “Draft Minutes of a Meeting of a Committee of the Directors of the Society for Establishing Useful...
2106From John Jay to Alexander Hamilton, 8 September 1792 (Jay Papers)
I have conferred with M r King on the Subject of your Letter of the 3 d . Inst.— we concur in opinion that neither a Proclamation nor a particular charge by the court to the G[rand]. Jury would be adviseable at present. To us it appears more prudent that this Business be opened by the Presid ts . Speech at the ensuing Session of Congress— their address will manifest the Sense of the House, &...
2107To Alexander Hamilton from William Simmons, 27 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I do myself the honor of acknowledging the receipt of your letter dated the 25th. Inst.; and of informing that the proper steps will be taken for charging the persons therein mentioned with the amount of the sales you have directed when it shall have been ascertained I am with respect Sir Your Mo Obd Servt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; LC , RG 217, Records of the General...
2108To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 8 November 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letters of the 26th. Ult: & 1st. Inst. The objection stated by you to the appointment of Mr. Spence being conclusive, I now enclose a letter from Mr. Wingate to me recommendatory of another Candidate, with my answer occasioned by the previous appointment of Mr. Woodbury Langdon, but should that Gentleman finally determine not to accept, and you learn, on enquiring, that...
2109To Alexander Hamilton from William Ellery, 5 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
Newport [ Rhode Island ] January 5, 1795 . “This will be accompanied by the Accounts of Walter Channing Agent for fortifics in this Port, and his letter to me relative to said Accts and the purchase of land for said fortifics….” LC , Newport Historical Society, Newport, Rhode Island. Ellery was collector of customs at Newport. DS , RG 217, Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, 1790–1894, Account...
2110To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Riker, 18 August 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, August 18, 1801. Encloses £100 as a retainer from Robert and Hamilton Stewart. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Riker was a New York City lawyer. The Stewarts were brokers with offices at 54 Maiden Lane in New York City. This letter concerns the case of Robert and Hamilton Stewart v Martha Eden, Executrix, and Joseph and Medcef Eden, Executors of Medcef Eden, Sr. , which...
2111To Alexander Hamilton from John Bard, 24 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I cannot help offering you my sincere Gratulations, on an event which lately happened here which you have been acquainted with. There never could have been a more compleat Tryumph, than this City felt at our late numerous meeting, Numerous beyond Example on any former Occasion within my rememberance: and in this numerous and most respectable meeting of our Citizens, not one Dissenting Voice,...
2112To Alexander Hamilton from Baron von Steuben, October [1791] (Hamilton Papers)
De tout temps c’etait ma destiné de rencontrer ces Génies Extraordinaires qu’on Apelle Originaux de sorte que je ne suis pas surpris de me trouver en contact avec le Quaker Churchman. Ce Philosophe magnetisé m’a communiqué ses idées et ses Chimeres; Je m’interesse à sa curiosité de vouloir reconnaitre ce point magnetique, dont nous connaissons l’effêct depuis des Siecles, et dont nous ignorons...
2113To Alexander Hamilton from Pierpont Edwards, August 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ August, 1790. “George Smith, John Caldwell & John Morgan … are men of good standing … and may be taken as sureties.” Letter not found. ] ALS , sold by Anderson Galleries, February 16, 1906, Lot 75. For background to this letter, see “Treasury Department Circular to the District Attorneys,” August 31, 1790 . Edwards was United States attorney for the district of Connecticut. Extract taken...
2114To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Lloyd Moore, 24 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Bristol [ Pennsylvania ] July 24, 1799 . “… I made a trip to the Westward some time ago in order to visit some of my recruiting Posts, and am happy to inform You that the Officers conduct themselves with great propriety, and they have met with considerable success, but they all agree in opinion that the late General Orders will put almost an entire stop to the recruiting business in...
2115To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 23 February 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
On my return home last evening from Sussex Court, I found your favor of the 20th. instant, and in pursuance thereof, after a consultation with Major Shute, I beg leave to submit, to your consideration, the following division of the State of New-Jersey, into two districts , and six sub-districts or company rendezvouses , for the purpose of recruiting six companies. The first District , to...
2116To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 9 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I shall not expatiate on our great loss. Not a man in America has more severely felt it than myself. Lieut. Walbach presented me your Letter, I find him diligent & intelligent and well acquainted with Cavalry service. He will be of very important service to me. You may be assured we shall not be idle; but I doubt whether we shall be able to finish before the end of April for I do not expect...
2117To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 6 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your last letter to me, contained information of the Secretary of War’s determination to appoint only two Cadets to a Regiment, and requested me to Select out of the number that had been recommended, two proper characters for my Regiment; In my Answer to that letter, I named Mr Simmons & Mr Beale as proper Characters; A few hours before I wrote that letter, I received information, that which I...
2118To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, 15 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Trenton, October 15, 1799. On October 31, 1799, Hamilton wrote to Wilkinson and referred to “your several communications of the 12th. 15. 19th. & 27 instant.” Letter of October 15 not found. ]
2119To Alexander Hamilton from Josias Carvel Hall, 25 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Officers, who mett at the City of Baltimore by Appointment on the 23d Inst have elected Lieut. Ninian Pinkney Pay master. I waited one Day in Baltimore to receive his Bond & &c He was not able to accomplish his Business at that time; but expect he will forward them as soon as possibly, as he was urged to loose no time. They shall be immediately transmited. Lieut. Henry C. Neale of Port...
2120To Alexander Hamilton from William Duer, [24 December 1790] (Hamilton Papers)
I learn with inexpressible Concern, that your Health still Continues in an Equivocal State: all your Friends here Entertain on this Subject the most serious Anxiety, and I am constantly required to Impress on you the necessity of some Relaxation from the laborious Duties of your Office. In the Executing this Task, I obey the Impulse of my own Heart, let me therefore Entreat in public...
2121To Alexander Hamilton from John Lamb, 15 June 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, June 15, 1794. On June 26, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Lamb : “I have to reply to your letter of the 15th instant.” Letter not found. ] Lamb was collector of customs in New York City.
2122To Alexander Hamilton from Nehemiah Freeman, 23 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honour to acknowledge the receit of orders, received this day from you, on the subject of two men, who have been sick of the yellow fever at the powder magazine. I deem it very unfortunate that at the moment, in which I have been anxious to show my attention to duty and respect to humanity, any circumstance could have taken place, that would tend to an impediment in either. I have...
2123To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Phillips, 14 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I am sorry to inform you that by attending the funeral procession of the late Commander in Chief in this city on the 26th. Decr. I took a violent cold which brought on a Rheumatic affection of the acute kind that has Rendered me unable to comply with your orders. I am at present on the Recovery and hope shortly to be able to set out for Tennessee (to join the Regt. to which I belong) agreeably...
2124To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 19 July 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, July 19, 1794. “Pay to The Director of the Mint, one thousand eight hundred & thirty five Dollars and thirty three Cents, to be applied to the purposes of that Establishment.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. David Rittenhouse.
2125To Alexander Hamilton from William Campbell, 9 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It has been Suggested to me that the office of Division Inspector will probably be filled in the Course of this ensuing Winter, I therefore take the liberty of Solliciting your favour in bestowing it on me, I can only promise that my Industry and utmost ability shall be exercised to discharge the duties of the office, in case you Honor me with that appointment & I trust by the Assistance of a...
2126To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Morris, 5 October 1782 (Hamilton Papers)
I have now before me your Letters of the fourteenth and twenty first of last Month. I am sorry to find that you are less sanguine in your pecuniary Expectations than the Governor appears to be, for I have always found that the worst forebodings on this Subject are the truest. You will find at the Bottom of this Letter a List of all those which I have hitherto received from you. I think they...
2127To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 30 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honour of informing you of Major D. Jackson’s Arrival at this Garrison. Agreably to your Orders, of which we reciprocally exchanged the Communication, I am to make him known to the Troops as their Commandant to-morrow, and will have him charged with all the Details of the Duty and Service. We have immediately entered upon the Arrangement of the Troops which compose his Battalion,...
2128To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Morris, 27 October 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
In my last letter to you I said I saw the means of discharging my debt to you in consequence of the purchase made of the Indians and that your influence might be usefull in the recovery of the money, it is thus; Doctor Craigie in Co with Watson & Greenleaf purchased of Mr Saml. Ogden with my consent 100000 acres of Genesee land for which they paid, except $12500 Watson and Greenleaf were half...
2129To Alexander Hamilton from Peter Goelet, 16[–18] May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have twice sent my Son up to your House with the Statements of the Accounts of those Lands, you wished to be furnished with, not finding you at home, have now inclosed them to you & am with Respect SYVHS Copy, Miscellaneous Chancery Papers, American Iron Company, Clerk of the Court of Appeals, Albany, on deposit at Queens College, New York City. For an explanation of the contents of this...
2130To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Willing, 28 February 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, February 28, 1794. On March 3, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Willing : “I received your letter of the 28th ultimo.” Letter not found. ] Willing was president of the Bank of the United States.