1From 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...
2From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Morgan, 18 November 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, November 18, 1788. On November 18, 1788, Hamilton wrote to George Washington : “I will make no apology for asking you to take the additional trouble of forwarding the inclosed to … General” Daniel Morgan. Letter not found. ]
3To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Morgan, 24 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I beg leave to say something in favor of Major James Stephenson—who I have recommended to the commander in Chief. Although his conduct in the Military line speaks louder in his praise than I can, yet at the same time I would wish to say something I think he would command a regiment with as much propriety perhaps as any man who will be in the service of any country, he commanded a Company in...
4Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Morgan, 13 September 1794 (Washington Papers)
I am instructed by the President to express to You his wish that every practicable exertion may be made to accelerate the assembling of the Militia at their appointed places of Rendezvous, Winchester and the Vicinity of old Fort Pleasant Alias Moorefield. you are probably informed that a junction of the Virginia and Maryland Troops at Fort Cumberland has been contemplated. You are at liberty...
5From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Morgan, 13 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I am instructed by the President to express to you his wish that every practicable exertion may be made to accelerate the assembling of the Militia at their appointed places of Rendevous, Winchester and the Vincinity of old Fort Pleasant Alias Moorefield. You are probably informed that a junction of the Virginia and Maryland Troops at Fort Cumberland has been contemplated. You are at liberty...
6To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Morgan, 3 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I take the liberty to inclose you a letter from Major Archibald C. Randolph on the subject of his appointment in the Army of the United States. Knowing him intimately I can with certainty pronounce that his talents as a Soldier declare him better calculated for the Cavalry than the Infantry, his virtues as a man are such as give him universal estimation among those who know how to appreciate...