1551From Alexander Hamilton to Ethan Brown, 25 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
This letter will be delivered to you by Judge Pendleton. If it finds you at Providence you will proceed in the stage to New York. Should you stand in need of money you will call on Col. Olney Collector at Providence who will furnish you with the necessary funds. Yrs with regard LS , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. On the envelope H wrote: “To be...
1552From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 23 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The near approach of a Session of Congress will naturally lead you to the consideration of such measures for the improvement of our military System as may require legislative Sanction. Under this impression, I am induced now to present to you some objects, which appear to me very interesting, and shall take the liberty to add, hereafter, such others as shall have occurred. One which I have...
1553From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Rice, 14 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the Sixth of this month has been delivered to me. I have no objection to the discharge of Sewal Moore if he will procure a good and substantial person in his place. With regard to the pay to which he supposes himself to be entitled I would observe that it can not be advanced to him because altho’ he has served three months yet that service must be considered as merely a...
1554From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 5 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
By the inclosed Copy of a General Court Martial Order you will find that I have appointed a General Court Martial of which Captain William Littlefield to be president. It must if possible consist of not less than Seven Members. I authorise you to summon in my name for this purpose any of the Officers mentioned in the inclosed list, besides those of the Garrison You will also name a person to...
1555From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 18 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Brown, one of my Secretaries is the bearer of this letter—he goes before me to take possession of my quarters. You will have a Subaltern’s guard at those quarters on Wednesday next. With great consideration Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For H’s visit to the troops at Scotch Plains, New Jersey, see H to Aaron Ogden, May 8, 1800, note 1 .
1556From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 2 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Clothing for all the places you mention except Fort Pickering must go by way of New Orleans. Those for fort Pickering will go by way of Pittsburg With considn ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1557From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Elliott, 17 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of War sometime since having heretofore signified to me his desire that you might be designated to superintend a laboratory which he is about to establish—I request that you will forthwith repair to him and take his orders. You will of course leave with your successor at in the command at Fort Mifflin all the information which is requisite for his government pursuant to the...
1558From Alexander Hamilton to Abraham B. Venable, 5 July 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, July 5, 1797. On July 9, 1797, Venable wrote to Hamilton : “I have received your letter of the fifth instant by the hands of Mr. Wolcott.” Letter not found. ]
1559From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Stoddert, 1 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I am destined to become, occasionally, the organ of application to you for naval appointments—It is impossible to refuse all attention to the requests of persons who write to me on the subject—I send you therefore the inclosed letter—All I can say is that Mr. McLeod has been recommended to me by Abraham Archer Esqr. of York Town who bears a respectable character— ( Df , in the handwriting of...
1560From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 23 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In the creation of new Corps some irregular expences will happen. That which is the subject of the inclosed extract of a letter from Col: Bentley is an example. You will observe the impression which has been excited. The character of Col: Bentley induces attention to his feelings. In cases of a similar kind the dissatisfaction arising from a strict — adherence to rule may be more important...
1561From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
From information which I have occasionally received it would appear that abuses are, from time to time, committed by particular officers, involving the irregular expenditure of money, that can appear only at the office of the Accountant of the War department. The thing seems to me to be sufficiently important to engage your attention, and I should suppose it would be proper to di[r]ect the...
1562From Alexander Hamilton to William Ward Burrows, 10 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The anxiety of Col. Smith’s bail to your suit had like to have shut him up yesterday in our prison. The good nature of Col. Troup interposed to save him from the disgrace. You would have been sorry if it had happened—because you are not vindictive, and because it would utterly have ruined him, without doing you the least good. Many considerations induce me to second the advice you will receive...
1563From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, [8] May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the seventh instant enclosing copies of the Contracts entered with William Colefax, Robt. Colefax, and Alexr Richards for the year eighteen hundred. Upon looking thro’ the bundle of Contracts, I find that there have I find upon a reexamination that they have never before ben sent to me ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1564From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 18 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Least my letter of the ninth of this month should have miscarried I send you a duplicate of it—I am very anxious to hear from you on the subject to which it relates. “I have considered the terms offered by the owners of the land on Green brook, and they appear to me to be extremely high. I should suppose that Sixty dollars pr. acre would be a sufficient consideration for the fee simple. It is...
1565From Alexander Hamilton to William Tilghman, 10 March 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, March 10, 1797. “… You will oblige me by letting me know what have been the laws & practice of Maryland with regard to naturalization—pointing me to the parts of its Constitution & laws which respect the subject. I have under consideration an important question of Insurance in which this inquiry is necessary.” ALS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Tilghman was born...
1566From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 1 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my intention to order Captain Huger from Fort Moultrie to this place—you will make the necessary arrangements for the transportation of him and his men—The best method, if there be no danger in it, will be by water—You will be pleased to inform me of the plan which you may adopt for the purpose previously to my giving orders— Enclosed is a return of The company under the command of...
1567From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 5 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received a letter from Col Strong dated at Detroit the 7th. of May last. You will judge from the information which you shall have when this reaches you how far it may be expedient to reinforce his post and from what quarter. The inclosed extract of a letter to him may serve as a guide. I will only add that my view of the subject, probably imperfect at this distance, does not impress me...
1568From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 13 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, August 13, 1799. “Your several favours of the 10th. of June 12. and 29 of July have been received.… The course is for money and other supplies for the recruiting service to go immediately from the department of War upon application from me. As yet no regular military chest has been established nor have the proper organs of the Staff been appointed.… A more perfect organisation is...
1569From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 16 January 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will receive herewith the Draft of a Bill for a provisional army. It includes only those things of the former Bill which are appropriate to this object—the other parts of that Bill being now in full force. The operation of the Bill which has been already sent you renders the repetition of several clauses in the present un [ne]cessary. The aim indeed ought to be to have a fundamental...
1570From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 8 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The strong recommendation which I have received of Mr. William J Anderson for a Second Lieutenant in the Eleventh Regiment (Ogden’s) induces me to submit my opinion that it is adviseable to appoint him, there being a vacancy. He now resides at Burlington. I send you the copy of a list of Officers of the Tenth Regiment, exhibiting their relative rank of the several Officers. A few alterations...
1571From Alexander Hamilton to Francisco de Miranda, 22 August 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I have lately received by duplicates your letter of the 6th of April with a postscript of the 9th. of June. The Gentleman you mention in it has not made his appearance to me nor do I know of his arrival in this Country; so that I can only divine the object from the hints in your letter. The sentiments I entertain with regard to that object have been long since in your knowlege. But I could...
1572From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Carroll of Carrollton, 7 August 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, August 7, 1800. “… As between Pinckney & Adams I give a decided preference to the first. If you have not heared enough to induce you to agree in this opinion I will upon your request enter into my reasons. Mr Adams has governed & must govern from impulse and caprice , under the influence of the two most mischievous of Passions for a Politician, to an extreme that to be portrayed...
1573From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 5 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twentieth of October. The Secretary of War has been informed of the nomination of Mess Emerson Simmons and Beale as Cadets in your regiment, and has been requested to transmit them their appointments. Enclosed is a copy of a letter from the Secretary of war. With great considn ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1574From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, [24] April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request that a competent supply of Tents Knapsacks Camp Kettles and Canteens may be forwarded with the Cloathing may speedily follow it. The Regimental or Circle rendezvouses wh ich have been appointed, liable however to revision, are for Connecticut New Haven , for New York the town — We st Chester , for New Jersey, Elizabeth Town for Pennsy lvania Bristol , for Maryland Havre De Grace .
1575From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 3 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is an extract of a letter from Major Freeman—It is very important that the vacancies spoken the of should be filled without delay. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1576From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 26 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have ju received your letter of the twenty third of this month—The Epaulettes of the Non Commissioned Officers of the Cavalry are to be yellow ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1577From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 27 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt Fryes Company will speedily proceed by Water to Charlestown in South Carolina. Lt Leonard with his detachment is also destined shortly for Rhode Island. You will see that these companies are in readiness for whatever articles they may want towards their equipment, you will make return to Col Stevens who will take care that they are furnished. The Companies of Captains Freeman Stille and...
1578From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Stoddert, 3 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is an extract of a letter from Major Rivardi which I send for the information of the Department relative to the subject of it. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1579From Alexander Hamilton to John McClallen, 8 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I transmit you the enclosed Affidavits in order that you may inquire into the State of the affair and report to me the result of such inquiry With &c— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1580From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 8 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Ground for Winter Quarters for has been provided for the 11th. 12th. & 13 Regiments on Green brook in the state of New Jersey for the 14. 15 & 16 at in the township of Oxford in the state of Massachusettes, where they are to be hutted. Boards and Slabs For the first mentioned station Col Ebenezer Stevens Esqr at New York has been instructed to provide boards or slabs or both for the roofs...
1581From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [18–19 September 1797] (Hamilton Papers)
I have received only one letter from my beloved Eliza since I left the city. I am very anxious to hear further and especially to know that my beloved Philip is recovered. My health continues pretty good—but I am excessively engaged with our cause. I impatiently wish it at an end that I may return to the fond bosom of my Eliza. If our Dear Angelica is returned remember me affectionately to her....
1582From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 11 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 8th instt. with the inclosed one from Lieutt. Dransy, and have in consequence of them directed the Adjutant General to countermand the order respecting that Officer with true consideration &— ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1583From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 30 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Orders were some time ago addressed to Lieutenant Muhlenberg directing him to proceed with Captain Bruff’s company to Norfolk in Virginia. In a letter of the twenty seventh instant this officer informs me that he has applied to the contractor for the means of transportation, but that he was unable to furnish them from the want of money. I have therefore to request that you will immediately...
1584From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 18 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the inclosed letter from Serjeant Brinson, you will enquire into the truth of his Statement and report to me accordingly. At the same time admonish him of the impropriety of addressing himself to me, previous to his having applied to the Commanding officer of the post at which he is stationed, and justice having been refused with true consideration ( Df , in the handwriting of...
1585From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 23 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a return of Clothing wanted for the use of Captain Cochran’s company of Artillerists and Engineers at Fort Mifflin—I have to request that you will take the requisite measures for furnishing the supply— With great consider I am, Sir yr. obt ser. Col. Stevens ( LS , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, New-York Historical Society, New York City; ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
1586From Alexander Hamilton to John McClallen, 10 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will discharge Seymour Swan a private in your company retaining only the Military hat & Cot he may have received as his father has independent of him two sons now in the Service. As soon as may be convenient you will march you with your company to Fort Jay With true consideration I am Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1587From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 22 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, June 22, 1799. Encloses a letter from William S. Smith and suggests that it be forwarded to President Adams for his decision. States: “Let me recall to your mind the establishment of rules of promotion & especially the principle that when the field officers of the new Regiments are once appointed the Routine begins.” ALS (photostat), James McHenry Papers, Library of Congress; copy,...
1588From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 12 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
After learning from the Contractor what has been done. You will cause to be deliver’d, without delay, at Union Camp, such quantity of wood, as shall be sufficient, with what has been already received, to make up their complement to the 15th. of April next, according to the regulations prescribed by the War Department. With great consideration I am Sir Yr. ob. Servt. ( LS , The Andre deCoppet...
1589From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 19 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 19, 1799. On April 20, 1799, Hamilton wrote to Elizabeth Hamilton : “I yesterday informed my beloved of my arrival here.” Letter not found. ]
1590From Alexander Hamilton to James A. Bayard, 22 February 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
After my ill success hitherto, I ought perhaps in prudence to say nothing further on the subject. But situated as things now are I certainly have no advice to give. Yet I may without impropriety communicate a fact. It is this—Colonel Burr is taking an active personal part in favour of Mr Clinton against Mr Rensselaer as Governor of this State. I have upon my honor direct & indubitable evidence...
1591From Alexander Hamilton to John Adams, 29 October 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I shall with pleasure obey the command contained in your letter of the 17th instant and shall accordingly inform the Governor that I am ready to proceed in the execution of the measure. With perfect respect & esteem I have the honor to be Sir Yr obed servant ALS , Adams Family Papers, deposited in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston; ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
1592From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, [21 October 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
General Stevens will please to deliver to Capt Huger the papers of the Adjutant Generals Office to be forwarded to B General Wilkinson AL , New-York Historical Society, New York City. For an explanation of the contents of this letter, see James Wilkinson to H, October 13, 1800 . Stevens endorsed this letter: “Genl Hamilton order for delivery of Ajt Genl Papers to Capt Huger for Genl Wilkinson....
1593From Alexander Hamilton to the Legislature of the State of New York, [February-March 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
That your Memorialists have become alarmed lest a difference of Opinion about the best mode of providing the means of conveying water in pipes throughout this City (a measure which your Memorialists deem of essential consequence) should prevent any law being passed on the subject. That without desiring to interfere with the plan which under the patronage of the Corporation of this City they...
1594From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 6 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased to provide by purchase such a number of Common and Horsemen’s Tents as, together with those that have already been furnished, shall be sufficient to make up the complement of the twelfth and thirteenth regiments according to the peace establishments. I would thank you to discharge the enclosed account for postage which is enclosed— With great consdern. I am, Sir &c: &c. (...
1595From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 21 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In the list transmitted furnished you of the Officers of your Regiment by some mistake L S Washington & Garnet Peyton are both marked 8. it is to be — altered so as to give the 6th place to the former, the latter —— at present is correct. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1596From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 24 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Pursuant to the information in your letter of the 21st instant, I have written to the Commanders of the 13th. 14th & 15 Regiments on the subject of arms &c. I did not do it sooner, because I presumed that the person who was directed to furnish would was also be directed to transport them to the Regimental Rendezvous or some other convenient place and to give the necessary notice to the...
1597From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, [28 June 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
Col Burr sets out today for Philadelphia. I have some reasons for wishing that the administration may manifest a cordiality to him. It is not impossible he will be found a useful cooperator. I am aware there are different sides but the case is worth the experiment. He will call on McHenry upon going to the City. Yrs. truly ALS , Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford. H and Aaron Burr were...
1598From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus King, 1 November 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
This will be delivered to you by Mr. Bruce, son of the Widow Bruce, both of whom you will no doubt recollect and that they are connections of our family. He goes to Europe to complete his studies in Medecine. Doctors Bard & Hosack with whom he has pursued them here speak handsomely of his qualifications & progress. He visits London in the first instance. Permit me to recommend him to your...
1599From Alexander Hamilton to Adrian Kissam, 13 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received a letter from the S of War in which he informs me that your resignation has been accepted— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1600From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 21 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Though from repeated reflection and action upon the subject my opinion was well made up when I received your letter of the 19th. yet I thought it proper once more to review the matter before I complied with your request. The principle of the doctrine advanced by the accountant will go much farther than the position which he now avows; namely, “that no authority short of Congress can make...