51To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus King, [1 August 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
[ London, August 1, 1798. Letter not found. ] Letter listed in Rufus King’s “Memorandum of Private Letters, &c., dates & persons, from 1796 to Augt 1802,” owned by Mr. James G. King, New York City.
52From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Dexter, 2 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Upon looking over my papers I find the enclosed account, which should have been transmitted at an earlier day for the consideration of the War Department. It is now enclosed to you that you may give such directions as shall appear to you proper. Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
53From 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...
54From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed you will find a return of Cloathing wanted for two companies of the 1st. and two of the 2d. Regiments of Artillerists & Engineers. You will please to attend to the procuring & forwarding of those Articles, recollecting that the principal part of the troops in question are now removed to Fort Jay— With consideration I am Sir—your obedient servt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New...
55From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 19 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the second instant— You will signify to Lt Williams that he has leave of absence till the first of April— I have mentioned this Gentleman to the Scy of War, as Quarter Master to the second of regiment of Artillerists, but have received no answer on the point—I shall write again respecting it ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
56To Alexander Hamilton from Theodore Sedgwick, 3 August 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Stockbridge, Massachusetts, August 3, 1798. On August 29, 1798, Hamilton wrote to Sedgwick : “Your letter of the 3. instant came seasonably to hand.” Letter not found. ] Sedgwick, a leading Massachusetts Federalist, was a member of the Massachusetts Assembly in 1780, 1782, 1783, 1787, and 1788 and of the state Senate in 1784 and 1785. From 1785 to 1788 he was a delegate to the Continental...
57From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 29 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the fourteenth instant with it’s enclosure—It appears from the statement given that the application of Mr. Jones is a very improper one—Matters will therefore continue as they are. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
58From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Eddins, 22 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Captain Read’s company with the detachment from Captain McClellen’s will be stationed on Ellis’s Island. This will make room for other troops at Fort Jay. I have consented that Captain Stille receive a furlough for seven days. With consideration ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
59To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Banger, 1 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
By direction of Colonel Hodgdon, I enclose you a Return of Clothing, in the Public Store at Philadelphia, this day I have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient Servant ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing "Return of Clothing in the Public Store at Philadelphia …" ( ADS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
60To Alexander Hamilton from Edward Jones, [29 July 1797] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, July 29, 1797. On July 30, 1797, Jones wrote to Hamilton and referred to “my letter of yesterday.” Letter not found. ] Jones was a clerk in the Treasury Department.
61To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 8 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, July 8, 1799. On July 9, 1799, Hamilton wrote to McHenry : “I have the honor to acknowlege the Receipt of your letter of yesterday with the list of some new appointments, in the 7th 8 & 9 Regts.” Letter not found. ]
62From Alexander Hamilton to Elijah Paine, 20 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You are directed to furnish to such Officers of the second Regt. as shall apply for them, Quarters and rations, untill the arrival of Major Bewel at your City, whom you will consider as their Commander and with whose requisitions you will accordingly comply With consideration &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
63From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 18 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
By an omission Lieut: Y. How’s name was left out in the definitive arrangement of the Officers of the 11th Regt. forwarded to you. he is to be placed 10th. 2. Lieutenant. with great respect Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
64To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 20 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Conformably to the Direction I Received from General Wilkinson, I have the honor to enclose you a Copy of my last letter to that General I have the honor to be Sir with every Sentiment of Respect your Most Obedient and Very humble Servent ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Hamtramck to James Wilkinson, January 20, 1800 (copy, signed by Hamtramck, Hamilton Papers, Library...
65To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, 29 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
[ U.S. Frigate General Greene, June 29, 1800 . In a letter to Wilkinson dated July, 1800, Hamilton wrote: “I have this morning the pl⟨easure⟩ of your public and private letter of the 29 of June.” Public letter not found. ]
66To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 18 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The bearer of this Doctr. Buchanan is desirous of being employed at Fort Jay, he has been with Doctr. Bailey for some time in the Practice of his profession, who is much pleased with his abilities, should you think proper to appoint him, I am confident he would give Satisfaction— I am sir, with Consideration Your Hble St. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover...
67From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 18 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose for your information a letter which I have received from Mr. John Bray of New Brunswick on the subject of winter quarters. It is my wish to have you report in the course of a week as by that time I shall it will be necessary to determine between New Jersey, and Carlisle. With great considern. I am, Sir & ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
68From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 19 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The bearer of this is Mr. Genti , my Cook, a very respectable man in his station. He has charge of my baggage. Be so good as to cause it to be transported to camp without delay and let him have a horse to convey himself unless he declines it. Yrs. truly ALS , Lloyd W. Smith Collection, Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown, New Jersey. For background to this letter, see H to Ogden,...
69From Alexander Hamilton to James McLeod, 1 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twentieth of January, and forward ed it with such observations as appeared to be proper to the Secretary of the Navy— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Acknowledges McLeod’s letter of January 20, 1800. Letter not found.
70To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 23 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honor to inform you that the Regiment sailed this evening for thier winter Quarters, under the Command of Major Ripley, I have the Honor to be with the Greatest Respect your Obedt Servant— NB It is expected they will land at Statten Island or Elisabeth Town Point— ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: "Filed. Note Deserters proper bundle ."
71To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus King, [25 September 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
[ London, September 25, 1798. Letter not found. ] Letter listed in Rufus King’s “Memorandum of Private Letters, &c., dates & persons, from 1796 to Augt 1802,” owned by Mr. James G. King, New York City.
72To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 8 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you a Copy of a Contract entered into by Elijah and Simon House for ye supply of rations in ye. State of Connecticut— I am Sir Your obed Servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Army contract with Elijah and Simon House, October 4, 1799 (copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover of the LS from James McHenry reads:...
73From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus Graves, 19 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
By a mistake in the draught I sent you of the Arrangement of your Circle Rutland has been mentioned as a pla Rendezvous, instead of Bennington, which latter is the place intended. You will With great consideration I am Sir &c (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
74From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Eddins, 1 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of yesterday and from the reasons stated therein extend your furlough until the first of May next. I did not on Captain Stille’s communication respecting the release of Van’erp recollect our conversation & my directions to you on the subject You will therefore inform Captain Still that Van’erp’s release was perfectly correct with true consideration &c ( Df , in the...
75From Alexander Hamilton to Frederick Frye, 24 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the seventh instant was delivered to me at Trenton. General Pinckney is now at New Port, and I must refer you to him on the subject of your request. It would be improper in me to take any step in the business, as you are no longer annexed to my command. With consideration I am, Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
76To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 7 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The enclosed papers are transmitted for your information—vizt Extract of a letter from Governor St Clair, dated 12 Augt 1799. Copy of Indian information to Capt Mclean of the British at Amherstburgh dated 19 July 1799. Copy of a letter from Govr. St Clair to the Chiefs of the Shawanese at the Ottawa Towns—1 Augt. 1799— I am with great respect Sir Your obedt Servant ( LS , letterpress copy,...
77From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Rice, 25 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, October 25, 1799. On November 6, 1799, Rice wrote to Hamilton : “In reply to your favours of the 19th. & 25th permit me to observe, that from the knowledge I have as yet obtained of the Gentlemen I can not fully recommend one for so important an office as that of Depy Pay Master General.” Second letter of October 25 not found. ]
78From Alexander Hamilton to Isaac Craig, 19 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twenty fourth of January enclosing a General Return of Ordnance and Quarter Master stores and Clothing at Pittsburg, Fort Franklin, Le Boeuf and Presq’ Isle. Enclosed is a copy of my letter constituting you Pay Master to the troops at certain posts. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
79From Alexander Hamilton to John Ripley, 26 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the nineteenth instant. It is regular that any representation which you may have to make concerning that part of the regiment which is in Winter Quarters should come thro’ the Commanding Officer of the brigade. Having then the opinion and observations of the Commanding Officer I shall be better able to judge of the propriety of measures that are proposed— ( Df ,...
80From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Rice, 10 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The President has accepted the resignation of Captain Thomas Chandler, expressing, at the same time, his regret that circumstances should render it necessary for him to retire from the army. You will inform Captain Chandler accordingly. Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. See Rice to H, March 16, 1800 ; H to James McHenry, May 5, 1800 (listed in the...
81From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The bearer John Meredith having been summoned sent, by my direction, to attend Court Martial at Scotch Plains as a witness, you are desired to make him a reasonable compensation for his time and Expences— With great consideration I am Sir yr. ob Servt. ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City).
82From Alexander Hamilton to William North, 3 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have expresed it as my opinion to the S of War that Col. Strong was the person entitled to double rations, and that the same received by Major Bewell ought to be deducted from his future pay. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
83From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 4 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 3d. instant and shall immediately write to the Secy. of War on the Subject of it. With great con— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
84From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Morris, 5 October 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, October 5, 1797. On October 27, 1797, Morris wrote to Hamilton and referred to “your last letter dated the 5th inst.” Letter not found. ]
85To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Livermore, 22 February 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I should divide New hampshire as followeth, The County of Rockingham to be one district for the recruiting service and Portsmouth or Exeter to be head quarters. The county of Hillsborough one district, & Amherst the head quarters. The county of Cheshire one district, & Keen the head quarters. The countys of Strafford & Grafton to be one district, & Plymouth or Gilmantown the head-quarters. I...
86From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 9 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, January 9, 1800. “… The Adjutt: General is busied in preparing the Return you require. But his materials are unavoidably defective. The monthly returns heretofore sent you contain the substance of our information. All that is possible will be done.” Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. See McHenry to H, January 6, 1800 .
87To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 19 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 16 instant enclosing the Commission of Captain Erasmus Babbet. You will be pleased to inform him that his resignation is accepted and that his pay and emoluments will cease on the 15: May next— I am Sir with great Respect Your obed Servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
88From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 20 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I yesterday informed my beloved of my arrival here. A very good night’s rest has put me in as pleasant a state as I can be when absent from my dear and excellent Eliza. But the pressure of my engagements obliges me to confine myself to the information that I am in good health; which I am glad to know is of more importance than any thing else I could say. Kiss all my Children for me. Adieu My...
89To Alexander Hamilton from Nathaniel G. Ingraham, 26 February 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, February 26, 1801. On March 6, 1801, Hamilton wrote to Ingraham and acknowledged the receipt of “Your letter of the 26th of February.” Letter not found. ] Ingraham, a former ship captain from Massachusetts who had served on board the Bonhomme Richard in its famous encounter with the Serapis , was a New York City shipowner, merchant, and land speculator.
90From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Hunewell, 13 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the second of November h instant has just been delivered to me. I have pressed the subject of Money in repeated communications with the Pay Master General and the delay in transmitting it has proceeded from causes altogether unknown to me. I have just renewed the application in an urgent manner— With Great c— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library...
91From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 13 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have directed Lieut. Heald of the second regiment to repair to the County of Hampshire and take the orders of Captain Lyman ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
92From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 23 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
A Court Martial being now appointed at Fort Jay the offenders there can be tried. After this all such as may belong to other corps are to be sent to them in the most secure and least expensive manner— (Copy, in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
93From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, November 14, 1799. On November 18, 1799, McHenry wrote to Hamilton : “I recd two hours ago your letter of the 14th.” Letter not found. ]
94To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 13 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
as this is Post Day, this is only to inform you that I arrived here yesterday— Inclosed is a Duplicate of the Proceedings of a General Court Martial I have the honor to be Sir with Very great Respect your Most obedient and Very humble Servent ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
95From Alexander Hamilton to Constant Freeman, 5 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my intention to prepare some dis patches for General Pinckney which — I be able to do in time I will gladly — you with them If there is a likelihood — opportunity occurring within a few day — days hence. — will — as to inform me of it. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
96From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 30 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I could wish am anxious that the forms of muster and pay rolls with the requisite instructions, should be forwarded to the several regiments as speedily as possible, in order that there may be no obstacle hereafter to the regular pay of the troops arising from the want of those rolls— With great considn I am, Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
97From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 31 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, August 31, 1799. “I have lately received pressing applications from various quarters … for a supply of Horsemens Tents. On this subject I can only renew the urgent requests which I have so frequently made to you.…” Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. These requests are in William S. Smith to H, August 15, 1799; Thomas Parker to H, August...
98From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 14 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the enclosed Copies of an agreement between the Department of War and James OHara and request that you will distribute them to such of the posts, from the Lake to the Natchez, as may stand in need of them. With great consideration I am, Sir & & ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
99From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 11 February 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, February 11, 1799. “I have this moment received your letter of the 4th instant to the contents of which I shall pay particular attention.” Copy, in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
100From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 2 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, July 2, 1800. “I send you the inclosed paper, and request that you will take measures for having me reimbursed, in the sum mentioned.…” Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Swan was paymaster general of the United States Army.