2251From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel White, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 21st of November with its enclosure has been delivered to me— I have written to Col. Ogden on the subject of the charges exhibited agt. you ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2252From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 24 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I wrote to you the day before yesterday, my dear Eliza, by Lieutenant Smith. Capt Church informs me he is going to send his servant. I embrace the opportunity of repeating my request for a pair of white Casimer breeches—if not already forwarded by Lt Smith. My health continues good and I am under a necessity of playing the game of good spirits—but separated from those I love, it is a most...
2253From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, [22 April 1797] (Hamilton Papers)
The consideration for the candidates in the better part of the community stands nearly thus. Clarkeson , ver Plank , Fish = Walker , Burrall , Giles ,
2254From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The bearer of this is Doctor Brown of the first regiment of Artillerists who has been ordered by his the commanding officer of the western Army to repair to the service of his regiment in this quarter. He goes to Trenton for the settlement of his accounts—after which it will probably be most expedient to attach him to the battallion destined for the field under Major Tousarde. With great...
2255From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 7 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I did myself the honor to write to you at some length on the 3 of May. I hope the letter got safe to hand. The recruiting service is now in motion, in Maryland, Delaware Pensylvania New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Massachusettes. I might perhaps add Virginia, from the assurances which I have received as to the transmission of supplies. But I am not as yet informed of its actual...
2256From Alexander Hamilton to Josiah Ogden Hoffman, [6 November 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
“ Greenleafs new Dayly Advertiser ” of this morning contains a publication intitled “Extract of a letter from Philadelphia dated September 20th,” which charges me with being at the “bottom” of an “effort recently made to suppress the Aurora ” (a news paper of that City) by pecuniary means. It is well known that I have long been the object of the most malignant calumnies of the faction opposed...
2257From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inclose you a copy of a letter from Colonel Smith with my answer. You will therefore be possessed of all the facts which may enable you to judge of the propriety of allowing Compensation to Lieutt. Cocks for his extra duties— with great respect ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2258From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 25 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am informed that a Packet with a party of the 13th. Regiment on board, has run a shore at Hell-Gate—if any assistance be yet necessary, in order to forward them to their destination, you will please to give it. With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. servt. ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown,...
2259From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, 21 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received from the secretary of War a letter of which the inclosed is a copy. I will thank you to enable me without delay to present him with the requisition he desires. To assist you in the distribution as to places the Adjutant General will furnish you with any materials which he may possess and which you do not. The requisition must refer to the Present Position of the Troops; but I...
2260From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 10 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have carefully attended to your letter of the first instant with the papers accompanying it. There appears too much cause to be dissatisfied with the conduct of the Contractor. It is very certain that there has always been and always will be a struggle on the part of Contractors to obtain undue advantages on by the inferior qualities of the articles they supply which must be steadily...
2261From Alexander Hamilton to Alexander Richards, 28 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request you to furnish me, toward my allowance of fuel, full, fifteen Cords of wood, the allowance to a Major General from the 1st. of October to the 1st. of April I should be glad to have it all at once if convenient; if not, you will furnish it as you shall find so— With great consideration &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2262From Alexander Hamilton to Brockholst Livingston, 28 April [1797] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Albany ] April 28 [ 1797 ]. “The situation of General Schuyler & other family circumstances do not permit me to attend Court this day. Will you do me the favour to argue the motion for setting aside the Non suit & granting a new trial on the inclosed case? …” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Philip Schuyler, H’s father-in-law, was ill. See H to Elizabeth Hamilton, April 19 , 23,...
2263From Alexander Hamilton to William Ward Burrows, 20 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeable to your the request contained in your letter of Jany. 25. I return you the letter from Judge Peters which you gave me at Philadelphia and I am happy, as it may serve for our guide in future, that the principle will now is about to be decided upon. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2264From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 8 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
By the contract with James OHara Esquire, it appears that on the South East side of the Ohio within the State of Kentucke the ration is Ten Cents and two milles, on the North West side, at Cincinnati, thirteen cents, and that nothing is settled between that point and Massac. If the matter should remain as it is, the reserve force must be stationed on the South East side; for the difference of...
2265From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, [20 February 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
I regret that my occupations have not permitted me to give your report more than a cursory reading, before my being obliged to leave the city for Albany. I have put it under a cover addressed to you. If it cannot conveniently wait my return, which will be in a fortnight, it will be sent you upon a line directed to Mr. “James Inglis at Col Hamilton’s No. 26 Broad Way N York.” desiring him to...
2266From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Rice, 22 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
An early preparation for winter Quarters will conduce to the comfortable accommodation of the troops and is the more necessary as sufficient barracks no where exist in which they may be quartered in entire corps; a circumstance extremely desireable. It is therefore conceived that it may be found most eligible to hut the troops during the ensuing winter. The vicinity of Uxbridge in the state of...
2267From Alexander Hamilton to Stephen Van Rensselaer, 27 January 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I ought to beg your pardon for not having before answered your letters of the 12th. of Novemr and 11th instant. You know the multitude of my engagements. Added to them, my health for a considerable time past has been very indifferent. Be indulgent. I left a memorandum with the Secy at War respecting Mr. Tisdale. As to an Insolvent law, these are my ideas. There is a serious doubt whether any...
2268From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 12 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
According to a return from Mr. Hadgdon, Superintendt. of military stores, the following Articles have been forwarded to Mr. Joseph Tidball for the use of your Regt. 629 Hats 2216 — Prs. of shoes 704 Stocks 2216 — Socks 704 Stock Clasps 21 — Inf: Sergeants Coats 318 Inf. priv. Coats 42 — Vests 330 Vests 22
2269From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Lewis, Senior, 31 January 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, January 31, 1799. On the back of the letter Hamilton received from Lewis, dated January 28, 1799, Hamilton wrote : “Jany 31 Answered & Rect. sent.” Letter and receipt not found. ]
2270From Alexander Hamilton to Henry W. Ludlow, 30 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twenty seventh instant, but have, as yet, no authority to direct the instruments which you speak of to be provided. With consideration &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2271To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 14 October 1799 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed abstract was founded on returns actually received in the office of the Adjutant General. From subsequent letters it appears that many recruits have been enlisted since the date of those returns. With the Highest respect I have the honor to be Sir your obt Set LS , DLC:GW ; Df , DLC : Hamilton Papers. Hamilton wrote GW again from Trenton on 17 Oct. before returning to New York on...
2272From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 19 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received a letter from the Secy of War informing me that he agrees to the appointment of Lieut. Walker to the Office of Paymas ter of your Regiment— He likewise advises me that the supply of Cloathing for your Regiment has been orde red to Wilmington to the address of Griffith J. McRee Esqr. and instruction given to him by the Quarter master General to deliver them to the order of the...
2273From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 30 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Col. Stevens informs me that the clothing for your detachment except coats and vests was put on board an Albany sloop on the ——— of ———, that it was directed to the care of Doctor Henshaw who was advised on the receipt of it to have it forwarded to Elisha Paine Esqr of Bennington, with directions and to request, that Gentleman to cause it to be immediately delivered to you—The coats and vests...
2274From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeably to the authority Contained in your letter of the third inst. I have concluded upon a station at Green Brook for the Winter Quarters of the 11th. 12th and 13th regiments, and shall immediately instruct Col Ogden to finish the purchase of the fee simple at the price last mentioned, (50 dollars pr. acre) disembarrasse d if possible of the right of preemption which is Claimed by the...
2275From Alexander Hamilton to Josias Carvel Hall, 31 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letters of the 25 of April and Eighth of May have remained till now unanswered there being nothing in them which required an immediate reply I am satisfied with the arrangements which they announce. I do not however observe that you have made communicated a definitive nomination of Quarter Master. One by this time has probably been resolved upon. I shall be glad to know the person. As...
2276From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 22 April 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
My absence from New York to attend the Court here has put it out of my power to answer sooner your letter of the 13th instant. The characters which occur to me as proper to be considered for Collector are these— Benjamin Walker —This Gentleman you know as well as I do. He is every way qualified and fit, and had he remained in the place of naval officer he might, qualified as he is, have looked...
2277From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Gover, 7 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 18th December, and have informed General Pinckney of its contents who will that he may make whatever arrangement t he thinks proper with regard to Lee with true considertn I am Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Acknowledges Gover’s letter of December 18, 1799. Letter not found.
2278From Alexander Hamilton to Peter Shoemaker, 12 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Immediately upon the receipt of this you will proceed with your Company to Pittsburg, taking with you the detachment which formerly belonged to Lieutenant Boote, but which was is now annexed to your command. Transportation and supply will be furnished by the Contractors with whom you will take make the necessary arrangements. You will find contractors or their Agents at Reading Carlisle...
2279From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 2 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received a letter from the Secretary of War, in which he informs me that the resignation of Lieut. Reading is accepted; and that the vacancy is to be filled by your senior Second Lieutenant. With great consideration I am Sir Yr. obedt. servt. ( LS , Lloyd W. Smith Collection, Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown, New Jersey; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown,...
2280From Alexander Hamilton to Louis Le Bègue Du Portail, [23 July 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
Though it is a great while since I have heard from you, I have not ceased to enquire after you, and I shall never cease to interest myself in your welfare. You have seen the progress of things between this Country and France and you must have made reflections on your own situation. I am aware that the idea of your entering in any way into the Military service of this Country on such an...
2281From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 17 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Letter not found. ( LS , sold by the American Art Association-Anderson Galleries, March 4, 1932, Lot 61).
2282From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Eddins, 19 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I requested Major Hoops to direct you to march to Elizabeth Town, and there make arrangements with the contractor for your transportation by water to this place. But upon reflection I think it proper to withdra reverse the will be best for you to pursue your march with the two companies of to Poulus Hook. you will do so accordingly. If you should be in want of provisions there is a contractor...
2283From 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...
2284From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Rice, 14 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 3rd. instant with the inclosures respecting Henry Collins. It has been my rule to grant those Soldiers a discharge who may have been inlisted under the age of eighteen, and who at the time of the application for their discharge have not attained that Age. Should you on further examination find Collins to be thus situated, you will cause him to be discharged...
2285From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 20 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your two letters of the 17 & 19 instant have been received. I am glad to find in that of the 17. instant ideas which correspond with my own, and will tend so much to facilitate the payment of the Troops prior to their being disbanded—a point in my mind essential. The plan will be pursued. The chief difficulty will be with the Regiments in the south. Of course it is essential that the...
2286From Alexander Hamilton to Nehemiah Freeman, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
My preceding communications have been misconstrued if they have been considered as implying any censure on the commanding officer of the garrison. I had no other view than that of drawing a particular attention to the State of the sick— With considn I am Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2287From Alexander Hamilton to James Monroe, [8 August 1797] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, August 8, 1797. Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found. ] ALS , sold by John Heise, Syracuse, New York, 1921, Catalogue S5, Item 9.
2288From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Glen, 2 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to acknowledge the Receipt of your letter of the 24th. Ulto. Your son, by a General regulation, is already a second Lieut., I do not incline myself to grant furloughs to Officers of the Western Army, it being most proper to leave it to the discretion of the commanding Officer of that Army. I have written to him to say that I have no objection, if in his opinion it is consistent with the...
2289From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 17 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 14th. instant enclosing Regulations respecting certain Supplies and objects of special and extra expence has been delivered to me. I have likewise received Regulations respecting Quarters and servants to officers, and shall do whatever may depend upon me towards carrying them into effect. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2290From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 1 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you two extracts from Col. Bentley’s letter of the twentieth of October. As the directions for the this new arrangement of rank proceeded from became necessary in consequence of transactions in your department I have doubt with respect to my power of giving it a sanction; but I could wish that it might speedily receive the proper ratification from your department the executive. There...
2291From Alexander Hamilton to James Richmond, 24 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutenant Laidlie will shortly receive orders to repair to Vermont for the purpose of being employed under Major Bewell in the recruiting service—You will therefore take arrangements for receiving his pay from the Pa Captain Williamson the Deputy Pay Master General— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2292From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 22 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have recd your letter of the 20th. inst. Lt. Wilson is appointed P. Master to the Detachmt. under the command of Major Cass. You will deal with him proceed accordingly. With &c— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown and H, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2293From Alexander Hamilton to James Monroe, [17 July 1797] (Hamilton Papers)
I send herewith an answer to the joint letter of Mr. Mughlenberg and yourself. It appears to me on reflection requisite to have some explanation on the note of January 2. 1793 with your signature and It may be inferred, from the attention to record the information of Clingman therein stated after what had passed between us, that you meant to give credit and sanction to the suggestion that the...
2294From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 19 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have given orders to Capt. Morris to take immediate measures for the purpose of conducting the French prisoners from Baltimore at to Frederick Town, agreeably to the request of the Secretary of the navy, and to your direction With great respect I am, Sir & Captain Morris will particularly employ for the purpose the detachment of Infantry under the command of Lieutenant Newman. ( Df , in the...
2295From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus Graves, 15 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letters of the second of December and of the first of January have been received. I leave it to your discretion to keep the recently enlisted recruits at their respective rendezvouses during the winter, or to send them on to their encampment at Oxford. They must however be at however march for their encampments quarters by the first of April. I can not see how any difficulty should arise...
2296From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 30 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have directed General Stevens to provide for conveying the company, under Lieut. Leonard to New Port. The provision being made—you will cause Lieut. Leonard immediately to proceed thither with his; giving him a line to Major Toussard, informing him that my orders he has been sent to be stationed at Rhode-Island Yr. obedt. servt. Capt. Freeman has my leave to be absent for a month, and Capt....
2297From Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, 19 November 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 5 of November has recently reached me at this place and found me amongst avocations that scarcely leave me a moment to spare. You will probably have learnt from General Clarkson that the survey of the Port has been completed. But I do not recollect that I have had any answer to a suggestion in one of my letters respecting the employment of Engineers to assist in forming the...
2298From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 28 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Col. Bentley, in his letter of the eighteenth of this month, writes to me as follows—“When the four month’s pay was forwarded for the officers, no pay was contemplated for those who might be appointed to succeed the Staff of the line, nor for the Medical Staff—All of those will expect it, and some have made application. If an advance to them is contemplated, I could wish that orders were given...
2299From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 29 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Captain Littlefield has arrived with his company at Fort Jay, and you will be pleased to provide without delay the means of conveying them to Elizabeth Town— With great consideration I am, sir Yr. obt. ser ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). In the LS , there is a pair of brackets, apparently made...
2300From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 28 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letters of the fifteenth, the seventeenth, and the eighteenth of this Month have been delivered to me. The proceeding of the District Judge is of a very alarming, and I think, of a very illegal nature. I have heretofore given you my opinion as to the mode of proceeding on Writs of Habeas Corpus demanding the presence of soldiers regularly enlisted. But as in the present case the minor has...