2201To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 22 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
A letter to me, dated the 18th. instant, from the Accountant of the Department of War, of which I enclose a copy, will inform you of the situation, in which Captain Charles Hyde stands, with respect to unsettled accounts, for very large sums of money, intrusted to him, as regimental Paymaster, to the first regiment of Infantry, in the service of the United States. By “An Act for the better...
2202To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Lloyd Moore, 22 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeably to your orders of March 31. I have assigned three sub-districts of Pennsylvania to Col. Ogden’s Regt. I thought it proper for the convenience of Col. Ogden to fix upon those districts nearest N. Jersey, and therefore named those composed of the Counties of Berks, Northampton, Northumberland, Lycoming, & the County of Luzerne. But this appears to be too great a portion of Pennsylvania...
2203To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 22 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
your letter of the 23rd Ultimo only came to hand yesterday I have in concequence thereof ordered a meeting of the officers that can be most expeditiously Assembled for the purpose of Electing a paymaster to the Regiment I shall also without delay Appoint a Quarter master & Adjutant & will by the next post Transmit you a list of all the appointments Major Morgan has Informed me that he shoud...
2204To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 23 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I purpose in the 1st. Monday in May next to commence working on the Fortifications on Governors Island, and have engaged about Fifty Men from the State of New Jersey, for that Object— As the Quarters I erected for the laboring Men last Summer, is at present occupied by the Troops, it will be necessary, that a Number of Tents be furnish’d for the Soldiers, who will be oblig’d to remove...
2205From Alexander Hamilton to Josias Carvel Hall, 23 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 13th. instant reached me yesterday at this place. I approve the plan which you suggest for the subdivision of your State into districts and subdistricts. You will proceed accordingly. As soon as it shall be known who is the person nominated as Pay Master, the money and cloathing for commencing the recruiting service will be forwarded to him. This I very earnestly shall...
2206From Alexander Hamilton to Nicholas Fish, 23 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secy of War having informed me that he has sent to your care a sum of money for the use of the Regiment under the command of Lt. Col Smith, I request that you r will deliver it over to his Regimental Pay Master Lt James Smith, taking from him Duplicate accountable Receipts and forwarding one of them to the accountant of the Department of War. This instruction as to the forms is of course...
2207From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Lloyd Moore, 23 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In reply to a former letter to you, I request that you will transmit the proceedings of the Court Martial which you mention to the Secy of War. With great considerat. I am Sir Yr Obed Ser ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2208From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 23 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your favor of the 20 instant just reached me at this place. The information given you by Major Wilcocks is correct—To obviate possible difficulty on the part of Col Fish, I write to him by the post which carries this letter—to deliver over the money to your Regimental Paymaster The letter herewith answers your concluding enquiry with great consideration I am Sir Yr. obed servt. (Copy, in the...
2209To Alexander Hamilton from Stephen Van Rensselaer, 23 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You must excuse me for again troubling you with recommendations for appointments—Jacob Mancius Lt in the room of Andrew Van Wort who died last Summer. I wrote to you some time since in favor of this young man as you are now at the seat of Government I thought proper to remind you again lest it might have escaped your recollection— Your Afft ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2210From 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 .
2211To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 24 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The services of Captain Elliott, who is with a Company of Artillery drawn from Fort Mifflin, and now in Northampton County, being indispensable to make draughts for Cannon and to superintend a laboratory, which it is intended to commence without loss of time, I pray you to direct Capt McClellan, or any other Captain of the Corps you may think proper, to relieve him as soon as possible—Captain...
2212To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Willing, 24 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Having consented to the wishes of my friends, to make a voyage to Canton, I beg leave, to request, a furlough for one Year from the first of May. If you should deem it proper, to grant my request, I should consider, my pay and emoluments, as relinquished, during my absence, and also, if the service should require, my appointment, to be filled up, and the Government should do so, in that Case,...
2213To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Grosvenor, 24 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In the Appointment of the regimental Staff in the 13th. Regiment of the Army of the United States James Gordon has the Office of Quarter Master who is a 2d Lieutenant— I am told that another Officer will be appointed 2d Lieut. in the Regimt. to fill Gordon’s Vacancy in the Line—in such Case I take the Liberty to recommend Mr. Joseph Hickcox of Thompson in the State of Connecticut a young Man...
2214To 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...
2215From Alexander Hamilton to James Bruff, 25 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
On your arrival at Philadelphia you will apply to the Secy of War who will cause you to be furnished with money Cloathing Knapsacks Camp Kettles & Canteens sufficient to enable you to enter upon the recruiting of your Company as heretofore understood between us— The multiciplicy of my avocations here & the necessity of my immediate Return to N York prevent your receiving your instructions at...
2216From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
A Capt Bruff of the first Regiment of Artillery will arrive here in a day or two on his way to Maryland, where as you are informed, he will be employed in Recruiting a Company. I request that for this purpose he may be furnished with money Cloathing Knapsacks Camp Kettles & Canteens— ( ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2217From Alexander Hamilton to Mahlon Ford, 25 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
General McPherson mentioned to me your desire of returning to your home for a time and at first I thought there would be no obstacle to it. But the Secretary of War having signified his pleasure that Capt Elliot should repair to Fort Mifflin to execute some services of a special nature—it appears to me adviseable that you should remain in your present command while the Troops continue in their...
2218From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Lloyd Moore, 25 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Confiding in the superiority of your loc al knowlege and in your disposition to promote the service equally in every relation—I approve the alterations you propose by Your Letter of the 22d. instant. You will make your arrangements accordingly and communicate what respects his Regiment to Col. Ogden. With great consideration &— P.S. Your Pay Master may immediately enter upon the Execution of...
2219To 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...
2220To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 25 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your favor of the 24th. instant, and shall, at once, as far, as may be in my power, avail myself of the authority to hire, temporarily, persons, in the capacities of drummers and fifers, to be employed in the recruiting service, untill others can be enlisted. I shall, also, in conformity with your idea, take care, that the recruits, which shall be raised, shall not long remain...
2221To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Lloyd Moore, 25 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
When You send the form of a Bond, please to inform me whether the Paymaster can immediately enter upon the duties of his Office. I will also thank You to confirm the alteration in the recruiting districts, proposed in my letter of the 22nd. Instant, in order that I may give early information to Col. Ogden. I am Sir &c ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2222To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 25 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Inclosed is my answer to your letter of the 23rd ultimo Yours of the 26th of March & the 13th. 15th. & 17th of the present month Came to hand yesterday and are now before me—I have called on the officers of my Regiment to meet me at this place on the 2nd day of the next month & shall proceed without delay to Carry your several orders into Effect— I expect there has been some mistake in...
2223To Alexander Hamilton from George Tillinghast, 26 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Having the Honor to sustain a Commission of Captain of Infantry under the late appointments for the additional Army, and presuming that any Information relative to former appointments in the United States’ Service, might not prove unacceptable towards the arrangements which may finally be adopted with Respect to Rank, I avail myself of the good offices of Col. John S. Dexter to forward you...
2224To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 26 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose, for your consideration, a copy of a letter from Peleg Wadsworth Esqr. dated Portland April 19th. upon which you will please to give such directions as you shall deem proper I have the honor to be, with great respect, Sir, your most Obd Hb St ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Peleg Wadsworth to McHenry, April 19, 1799 (copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2225To Alexander Hamilton from James Simmons, 26 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I done myself the pleasure to call at your Lodging’s this morning, at the particular Instance of my brother Wm Simmons, who is Extreemly Indisposed so as not to be able to wait upon you himself—for the purpose of speaking to you on the Subject of the Inclosed which is the copy of a Letter from Capt. Vance. The accountant conceived this a second Insult from that Officer, and at a loss how to...
2226To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 27 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Cap Willing has informed me that he has addressed you with a view to obtain leave of absence from the U.S. for 1 2 months, and proposed to relinquish his pay and emoluments during his absence, and to leave his letter considered as a resignation in case the service should require his office to be filled at any time before his return. When Cap Willing spoke to me some time since upon this...
2227To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 27 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed are the proceedings of a General Court Martial which has already been the Subject of reference and transmitted for a Decision by this Department. The several Sentences contained in the said proceedings being confirmed you will be pleased to cause them through the organ of the appropriate Officer to be promptly executed, and the proceedings returned to this Office. I am Sir, with...
2228To Alexander Hamilton from James Wadsworth, 27 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Permit me to remind you of a request which I made a few days since in behalf of my Friends Coll. Williamson & Mr. Morris—You then desired me to commit to writing the wishes of those Gentlemen—Coll. Williamson will have the honor of waiting on you, on your return from Phila., and of stating his wishes respecting an appointment in the Army. I will avail myself, Sir, of this opportunity to...
2229To Alexander Hamilton from Nathaniel Leonard, 27 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lt. Yates arived at this place on the night of the 25 Instant & handed me yours of the 17 Instant, Incloseing money for the payment of the recruits &c— I shall proceed immediately to Muster the Men & when compleated, shall proceed with them on to N York (vis Albany) agreeable to your orders— I have made my Arangments to leave this place by the 4 day of May— I shall be at Albany on the 12th...
2230To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel C. Seely, 27 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have this moment returned from New York, where I expected to have had the honor of seeing you, But was — informed that you was in Philadelphia . my time would permit me to go on to Phia. I therefore take the liberty to write you a line in order to solicit your intrest (so far as it may be consistant) in obtaining an appointment in one of the new Regiments, that are at present ordered to be...
2231To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 27 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I wrote to you some time since requesting leave of absence from my command to transact some public business at Philada. and private at New York, and not having been honored with your answer I apprehend my letter was not received by you. I take the liberty of repeating my wish, and am with the highest respect Sir Your Obedt. Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On the cover H...
2232To Alexander Hamilton from David S. Jones, 28 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have delayed addressing your Excellency on the Subject of my appointment to a Lieutenancy in the Army of the United States longer than propriety would authorize, if that Delay had not originated at from an earnest Wish and repeated Endeavors to prevail on my Father to accede to my acceptance of that appointment, and been continued by your late absence from Town. Your Excellency no doubt...
2233To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 29 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeable to your Request I have had the provisions at Fort Jay Inspected, & Inclosed is the Certificate of the Same— You will perceive by Mr. Richards note on the back of the Certificate, that he is willing to Receive the provisions and allow Government the same price he Receives for Supplies— I would thank you to write the Commandg officer at that fort to serve them out to the Troops, the...
2234From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 29 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
General Hamilton respectfully transmits the Secy of War the copy of a letter to Col Hamtramck on the subject of the Galley. It will shew what has been deemed by him the most eligible step— ( AL , The Indiana Historical Society Library, Indianapolis).
2235From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Pasteur, 29 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary at War having informed that he has directed the Galley called the Senator Ross to proceed to Massac there to receive further orders from me, I am to desire that you will obey such instructions as Col Hamtranck or the Officer commandng the Western army may give on the subject of this Galley. With consideration I am Sir Yr Obed St ( ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2236From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Taylor, 29 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have heretofore informed you that money and Cloathing for your Regiment would be forwarded to Messrs Phelps and Sanford of New Haven. Jedediah Huntington Esq of New London has been instructed by the Secretary of War to take arrangements by Contract or otherwise for supplying the Troops as they shall be raised with Provisions and Quarter Master’s Stores. You will inform him of the several...
2237To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 29 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose for your information a copy of a letter from John Wilkins Junr Esqr. dated Pittsburg 19th April 1799 I have the honor to be, with great respect, Sir, your most Ob H S ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing John Wilkins, Jr., to McHenry, April 19, 1799 (copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2238To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 29 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
On saturday last I had the Honor to recive your favours of the 13 & 15 Instant with the Acts & regulations for the Military establishment & a letter directed to Lieut. Moseley which I immediately forwarded to him by express, & have recived his bonds, (which from information,) I believe are amply suficient, they are inclosed; agreeable to directions I have made a disposition of the Officers to...
2239To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 29 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of receiving your favours of the 23d. & 24th. inst. on Saturday night, I have this morning made the necessary arrangements to commence recruiting in the first Grand division the Drums will beat this afternoon— If the arms of the Regiment are in store at this place, and you will attain an order from the War-office for me to receive them, I will have them put in order, fit for...
2240From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 30 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
According to the present establishment, each Company of Artillerists is to include Eight Artificers. You will oblige me by your opinion as to what particular trades should be included and in what proportion. I request to hear from you tomorrow. With esteem & regard Yr. Obed Serv ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers,...
2241To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 30 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honour to enclose to you Brigadier General J. Wilkinson’s permission to me to visit my native State, which will best explain to you the cause of my being here; my disability is so far recovered, that I was making arrangements to set out to Join that part of the corps, to which I am arranged scattered along the banks of the Mississippi when I received the Order of the Sec’y at War to...
2242To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 30 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received a letter from Captain Samuel White of Delaware State, wherein he says, that upon inquiry he finds, it will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to procure at New-Castle, (the place fixed upon as the company rendezvous) any house, suitable for the accomodation of soldiers, and that Wilmington is, in his opinion, and in that of many gentlemen with whom he has conversed upon...
2243To Alexander Hamilton from Robert G. Harper, 30 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is an extract of a letter which I have this moment written to Genl. Pinckney. If you should think it proper to say any thing to him on the subject, you will oblige me by doing so. The two grades Spoken of by the secty. are those of Brigadier & Col. My illness at the time of your departure prevented me from speaking to you personally on the subject. T’was not till this morning that I...
2244To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Troup, 30 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The bearer Mr Harrington has relinquished the practice of the law, and is desirous of entering into our army—His father was a very respectable citizen—I know nothing to Mr Harrington’s prejudice; and I should imagine he would make a good officer. His wish is to obtain a second lieutenancy—Permit me to recommend him to your consideration. I am Dear Sir, Your humble Servt ( ALS , Hamilton...
2245To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 30 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In obedience to an order of the Hon’ble James McHenry Secy of War, of the 15th Inst I have the honor to report myself as Lieutenant & Qr Master of the 1st US. Regiment of Infantry, on leave of absence for the recovery of my health, I am at present unfit for duty, herewith you have inclosed evidence of my situation— I have now to request of you, a furlough for the reestablishment of my health...
2246To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Lynch [May 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
I have received a Letter from My Brother (John R Lynch Surgeon to the Second Battalion of the first Regiment of Artilerist & Enginers Commanded by Major Tousard) informing me there is shortly a change to take place in the situation of the Officers now stationed to different parts of the Union in which He may be included; & that You have the direction thereof— It is My Brothers Wish to continue...
2247To Alexander Hamilton from Alexander Richards, 1 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed you will receive a Copy of the Agreement between the United States and the Contractor for this State—you will observe the Public the to furnish Stores wherein to deposit the Provision—if therefore I am at any expense in procuring store-rooms for provision at any of the posts where magazines may be Ordered, I shall expect to be reimbursed all such charges by the Government. I am sir...
2248To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 1 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In reply to your note of yesterday I am of opinion there ought to be attached to each Company of Artillerists Four Carpenters Two Blacksmiths One Wheel wright & One Taylor— I have directed the Commissary to furnish all recruiting parties with Quarters and the means of transportation for them on their removal for which he would be allowed the monies he shall disburse and also a Commission of 2...
2249From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 1 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of yesterday and have no objection to your appointing Wilmington as the Rendezvous for Captain White’s company at which place the Secretary of War will be immediately requested to instruct the Agent for the War Department to make the contract with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Servt. ( LS , Lloyd W. Smith Collection, Morristown National Historical Park,...
2250From Alexander Hamilton to Amos Stoddard, 1 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 10th instant with the inclosed papers. The arrangements with regard to Major Jackson were not known to me at the time my letter was written, You will therefore consider yourself as in the situation in which you was previous to the writing of that letter; should there be have been any danger of the small Pox, spreading it You will have been — acted right to...