101To Alexander Hamilton from Herman LeRoy, William Bayard, and James McEvers, 26 December 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York ] December 26, 1798 . “… enclose him a Memorandum of payments made during the present year.” AL , in LeRoy’s handwriting, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
102To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 1 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you an appointment for Pearson Titcomb as a Cadet in the Second regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, He is at present attached to Captain Lemuel Gates’s Company at Castle William near Boston. You will be pleased to forward this appointment to the proper Officer with directions to have it delivered to Mr. Titcomb I am Sir with great respect Your obedient servant ( LS , Hamilton...
103From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Taylor, 10 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the first instant. As Captain Meigs stands first on the list of Captains he it will take the place of Major Huntingdon in the Regular Course of military promotion be regular that he should take the place of Major Huntingdon. I have written on the subject to the Secretary of War to urge his appointment accordingly. With great considn ( Df , in the handwriting...
104From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Brock, 3 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to inform you for your future Government that Major Bradley is Charged to superintend the recruiting service for the 4th. Regiment and that he is you are hereafter to make all your reports and returns to him. With consideration &c (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
105To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 5 August 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Trenton, August 5, 1798. On this date McHenry wrote to Hamilton “asking for a list of officers from the southern states and stating that Wolcott holds back the order for clothing.” Letter not found. ] Steiner, James McHenry Bernard C. Steiner, The Life and Correspondence of James McHenry (Cleveland, 1907). , 321.
106From Alexander Hamilton to Elias B. Dayton, 2 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased to procure for with an immediately a baggage waggon for the use of General Pinckney. With consn. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
107To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Pickering, 25 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 25, 1800. Pickering’s endorsement on Hamilton’s letter to him dated April 24–25, 1800 , reads: “answd. 25th.” Letter not found. ]
108From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 26 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the sixteenth instant— The approaching disbandment of the additional regiments prevent me from ordering the substitute which you request— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
109To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 30 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutenant Peyton of the first Regt. of Infantry at this Rendezvous has a Servant not Inlisted, he employs no Soldier in that capacity, can I with propriety furnish him with Rations? I am, Sir, with great respect & esteem your most obedient Servent. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). There is an "X" mark in the left margin between the last two lines of the letter, beginning with...
110To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 15 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had not an oppertunity of sending the letter to Lieut Rogers, which you Returned to me yesterday; I have it now in my possession. Mr. James Simmons a few minutes since, put the enclosed letter into my hands. I wish to know if I shall forward the letter to Lt Rogers, or not. I am very respectfully Sir yr obt Servt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing William C. Rogers to...
111From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus Graves, 2 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letters of the twenty-seventh of September and of the fifth of October have been duly received. It is my wish that you would recommend as soon as possible two persons to act as Cadets to your regiment. My former letter on the subject was a Circular, and I supposed that nominations had been made by all the Commandants. Your enquiry on the subject of Winter Quarters has been already replied...
112From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, [23] November [1799] (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose the plan of uniform which it is proposed to establish and request that you will employ the Taylor whom you have heretofore employed for similar purposes, to make draughts of the Coats described in the regulations—Let the draughts be made on a distinct paper—I wish to have them as soon as possible— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
113From Alexander Hamilton to John Elliott, 20 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You are directed to furnish, to such Officers of the 1st. Regt. as may shall apply for them, Quarters and Rations, until the arrival of Major Cass at your City, whom you will consider as their Commander & with whose Requisitions you will accordingly Comply with With consideration & ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
114From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 26 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lt. Hook states to me that he is in real distress, and requests that he may be furnished with transportation to Norfolk. He is entitled to travelling expences, and if you could enter into some arrangement for facilitating the means of his departure, by anticipation of his allowance it would be agreeable to me— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown and Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library...
115From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 6 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose some letters in recommendation of Mr. Van Renselaer as a Lieutenant in the corps of Artillerists & Engineers—You will perceive that the letters come from persons of respectability—By what I have learnt in other modes the young Gentleman is perfectly probably worthy of the post which he sollicits. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
116From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 10 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, July 10, 1799. On August 17, 1799, Bentley wrote to Hamilton: “Yours of the 10 Ultimo … was received in proper time.” Letter not found. ] Bentley, a Virginian and a veteran of the American Revolution, was lieutenant colonel commandant of the Seventh Regiment of Infantry. He was stationed in Richmond, Virginia.
117To 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,...
118From Alexander Hamilton to William Yates, 17 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will proceed with the letter herewith delivered you to Windsor in the State of Vermont where you will deliver it yourself to Lt Leonard and put yourself under his command till his arrival with his detachment in this City. It is an instruction to him previous to his march from Windsor to muster his men with your aid, the Muster Roll to be certified by you jointly. With consideration I am...
119From Alexander Hamilton to Philemon Blake, 20 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the tenth of this Month— With consideration I am, Sir & &— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
120From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 7 [March] 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to send you the drawings and Uniform agreeably to the plan heretofore submitted for your approbation, with the — alteration in the Musician’s Coats — worsted lace with frogs, instea d — with gre at — P.S. A Letter from Richard Colonel Hunnewell of the 23. Feby. mentions that Mr David I Waters does not accept — of the appointment of Cadet ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip...
121From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 31 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The enclosed papers contain the proceedings of Courts Martial at Rhode Island which have been acted on upon. With great respect I am Sir &c &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
122From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 24 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eleventh instant, and am surprised that Captain Littlefield and his company should not have arrived before this at Fort Jay. You will be pleased please to inform me of the cause from which the delay has proceeded. With great considern ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
123To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, [26 September 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Mount Vernon, September 26, 1798. Letter not found. ] “List of Letters from G—— Washington to General Hamilton,” Columbia University Libraries.
124To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 8 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you the last Monthly Return and a Copy of my last letter to General Wilkinson I have the honor to be Sir with very great Respect your Most obedient and Very humble Servent ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Hamtramck to James Wilkinson, May 8, 1800 (copy, signed by Hamtramck, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
125To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Stringer [13 May 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
I take the liberty to address you in behalf of Mr. Walter B. Vrooman, Son of the Widow Vrooman, a Sister in Law of mine, at Schonectady, who is very desirous of entering into the Army of the United States. He is a soldierly looking Man, well calculated for a military life, and I do believe would make a good Officer—If Sir, you can with propriety, from what I have related, recommend him for an...
126From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 20 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, May 20, 1799. The dealer’s catalogue description of this letter reads: “Original draft of a letter with attestation by his son John C. Hamilton.” Letter not found. ] ADf , sold at Goodspeed’s Book Shop, Boston, Catalogue 129, Lot 997.
127To Alexander Hamilton from James Monroe, [10 July 1797] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Monroe readily consents to an interview with Colo. Hamilton tomorrow at ten in the morning at his lodgings with Mr. Knox in Wall Street. He will bring whom he pleases. AL , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see the introductory note to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., to H, July 3, 1797 ; H to Monroe, July 10, 1797 . Thomas Knox, a New York City merchant, lived at 46...
128From Alexander Hamilton to John W. Patterson, 24 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I regret that circumstances should render it necessary for you to resign your commission. It will be proper for you to signify thro’ your Colonel your wish on this subject. As soon as that officer shall communicate the matter to me I will have it laid before the Secretary of War— With consideration I am, Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
129From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 9 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will provide without delay three pendulums to vibrate seventy five, one hundred, and one hundred and twenty times in a minute—Col. Smith wrote to me some time since that he was making a provision of this kind—You will ascertain what he has whether he has done this, and if he has, measure provide make such provision only as will supply the deficiency ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y....
130From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, 3 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of War has enquired of me the day on which Captain Pope died, and I would thank you to enable me to give him the information which he calls for. W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
131From Alexander Hamilton to William Heth, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, June 6, 1799. On June 20, 1799, Heth wrote to Hamilton and acknowledged “Your most obliging favor of the 6th.” Letter not found. ]
132From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 3 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will discharge the soldier to Enclosed are some papers relative to the age of a soldier in the eleventh regiment—You will enquire into the case, and if the statement proves correct, discharge the person to whom they it relates. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
133From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 5 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the seventh of April— It was not my wish that you Should state the considerations relative to personal character which had induced the arrangement of relative rank as proposed for your regiment, but merely the several principles which had guide d in the decision—Your replies however would be perfectly satisfactory, and induce lead me to my sanction to the...
134From Alexander Hamilton to Walter Cochran, 4 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will immediately on the receipt of this join your company at Fort Mifflin. No excuse can be received for any delay that may occur W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: "A Duplicate forwarded January 17, 1800."
135To 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. ]
136From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 29 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Annexed I send you an Extract of a letter from Col: Taylor to me of the 27th. Inst. Confiding in the Judgment of that officer, and considering the importance of promptly filling the vacancies, I beg leave to second his recommendation of the Gentlemen mentioned therein and shall be glad to have them officer approved With great consideration &c— (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton...
137To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 30 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I neglected in the Inclosed to mention to you my wish that a Genl Court Martial shoud be ordered for the Trial of the Two Deserters that I mentioned to you in a former letter they are still in Irons with the Greatest Respect I am Sir your Obdt Servt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
138From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 21 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It has been communicated to me that Lieutenant Ross remains in this city, while there is no officer to take charge and is not in charge of that part of Captain McClellen’s company which is at Ellis’s island—I would thank you to mention to me — how the fact is, and what the thing has proceeded from ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
139From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 7 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I shall doublly bear in mind the Intimation of Mrs. Adams—and shall take great pleasure in fulfilling her wish if there shall be occurrences which shall render it not incompatible with the good of the Service. On the disposition of the troops for the ensuring summer I shall ere long make you an official communication. Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
140From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Cass, 6 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the twenty third of August. When arrangements the state of things shall be mature for the appointment of Assistant Inspectors are about to be made your application will be recollected, and duly considered. With great considern. I am, Sir &c: &c: ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
141From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 26 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a letter which I have just written to Captain Elliot as I know not what measures you may have taken on in consequence of my last communication on the subject. With great respect ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
142From Alexander Hamilton to John Wheelock, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honored with your letter of the second ultimo instant. It gives me pleasure, from the interests you take in the success of Captain Dunham, to inform you that, he has been appo received the appointment of Brigade Major Inspector which is the equivalent of the one you mention— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
143To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 27 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The men noted on ye muster rolls as fit subjects for discharge are John Lyons and Isaac Sutton of Captn. Freeman’s company of ye 1st. Regt A&E, William Mahar of Captn. Stille’s company and Samual Ready of Captn Read’s company both of ye 2d Regt. A&E I am with ye greatest respect your most obt servt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
144To Alexander Hamilton from Chevalier de Colbert, [11 March 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, March 11, 1799. ] Encloses documents to support his claim to lands granted Comte d’Estaing in Georgia. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. This letter is written in French. For background to this letter, see Colbert to H, March 9, 1799 .
145From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Heald, 13 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will repair to the rendezvous of Capta I have received your letter of the eighth instant You will repair to the County of Hampshire, and take the order of Captain Lyman— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
146From Alexander Hamilton to Josias Carvel Hall, 23 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You are at liberty to make the Alteration as to the company Rendezvous suggested in your letter of the 19. Instant ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
147To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, November 14, 1799. “I have received your letter of the 12th instant, and enclose to you a Return of all my payments since I arrived here in July last.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
148From Alexander Hamilton to Charles W. Hare, 27 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is my decision in the case of Captain Vance I request you to notify to him. If he desires it, you will please to let him have a copy. I am with consideration Sir Yr Obed Servt. (Copy, in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
149To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 28 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is the list of the Officers of the four regiments of Infantry which was omitted to be sent in my letter of Yesterday. I am Sir with great respect Your obed Servant. LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. In the Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress, is the final list of the officers of the first four regiments of infantry arranged by relative rank with a column of “Remarks”...
150From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 12th instant has Your le In all the cases in which no time day has been mentioned as the place & time when persons proposed as Cadets began to render service to the respective regiments I have received no information from the several Commandants. You It will therefore be pleased proper to have the Warrants dated on the day that they are issued. With ( Df , in the handwriting...