51To Alexander Hamilton from William W. Wands, 23 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The decision of the Court-Martial on Monday last, I never have agreed to, on account of a partiality which existed on the trial of the officer we had in charge I am informed by the Judge advocate, that the whole testimony will be sent to you, for your approbation, on the perusal of the papers you will have before you, you will be able to determine whether my knowledge of this trial has is...
52To Alexander Hamilton from Starling Archer, 29 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is with pleasure I (in my Father’s Absence) acknowledge the reciept of your kind Epistle for which I return my unfeigned thanks, I have been informed by a Gentleman who hath lately returned from Philadelphia that I stand second Candidate upon the list for Surgeon’s Mate, I hope it will not be long before the Appointments take place as I am extreemly anxious to enter into the Service, Any...
53To Alexander Hamilton from Peter Shoemaker, 19 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Yours of the 12 Instant was duly Received and I should have been now on my March had not the extreme neccacesity of the Detachment for want of Cloathing emboldened me to endeavor to Obtain them some previous to our movement. I forwarded on a Return for Cloathing from Reading agreable to the Instructions of Majr Adlum to whom I have frequently Represented the distress of our Situation. Nearly...
54To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 29 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
War Department, August 29, 1799. Writes in reply to Hamilton’s letter of August 25 and states: “It is understood to have been the general custom in the Army to act, pro hac vice, as Judge Advocate on General Courts Martial, whenever the Judge Advocate to the Army, could not be present, or that Office, as is now the case, was vacant; it is not known that any established pay or compensation was...
55To Alexander Hamilton from John Jay, 20 September 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Albany, September 20, 1798. On the back of a letter that Hamilton wrote to Jay on September 17, 1798, Jay wrote : “ansd. 20 Sep. 1798.” Letter not found. ]
56Receipt from Isaac McComb and Company, [2 September 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr Isaac McComb & Co for Genll. Hambleton By Van Geld S. Septb 2 1800 To 3 Cask Lime @ 14 ⅌ Cask To Carting 2 £ 2.4. 0 DS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. McComb was a stucco plasterer in New York City. For background to this document, see the introductory note to Philip Schuyler to H, July 17, 1800 . Abraham Van Gelder was a lime dealer and lime inspector in New York City.
57To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Pickering, 9 February 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The law prohibiting intercourse with the French Dominions is renewed, and extended to the 3d of March 1800. The material variation from the former law consists in the authority given to the President to open the intercourse with any part of those dominions when the safety and interest of the U. States will admit of it. This authority is comprised in the 4th section, a copy of which I inclose....
58To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Brookes, 21 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am at this time scarcely Able to sit up, yet hope My Leg is on a good way of recovery—I have inclosed Docr. Wm. Beanes certificate, respecting My Confinement which I Trust will fully satisfy Genl. Hamilton, that it was impossible for me to Come on before this period—the Moment My situation will permit It I shall be on My Way to New York with due Consideration I am Sir your Obt. & Huml Sert....
59To Alexander Hamilton from Francis A. Vanderkemp, 15 September 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Oldenbarneveld [ New York ] September 15, 1800 . Recalls Hamilton’s kindness to him on his arrival in the United States. Proposes that the Society of the Cincinnati establish archives for “all what might be of any worth to Posterity” and that the archives include “all Orations Eulogys Sermons on Solemn occasions—all remarkable incidents anecdotes &c.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
60To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, [2] December [1799] (Hamilton Papers)
In a circular letter of the 19th. of June last I was informed that as soon as recruits should reach the Regimental rendezvous they must be definitively m us tered, and that that duty was assigned to me with the aid of a surgeon. After the troops were ordered to Oxford without first having been convened at the regimental rendezvous—I was in doubt whether the duty of Mustering as aforesaid was...
61To Alexander Hamilton from Cornelius I. Bogert, 1 January 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York ] January 1, 1798 . “Permit me to request your attention to the case of Bull agt Armstrong & Barnewall.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Bogert was a New York City attorney. This is a reference to the case of Henry Bull v William Armstrong and George Barnwall . For a discussion of this case, along with the relevant documents, see Goebel, Law Practice Julius Goebel, Jr.,...
62To 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.
63To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 5 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The reason of my troubling you with this Letter, is that I had calculated on receiving Orders from you on some points that were mentioned in some of my Letters to General Wilkinson; this opinion was founded on the difficulty of my hearing from that General occasioned by the very great distance between us. It is also not improbable that some of my Letters may be obscure to you, tho inteligible...
64To Alexander Hamilton from William Shepard, 7 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
My former acquaintance with you and the repeated Solicitations of a Lady of my acquaintance on the behalf of her son who is inlisted in to the Service of the United States in the Regiment commanded by Colo Taylor State of Connecticut in the Company Commanded by Capt Young of Wendham in sd State has imboldend me to State to you the Situation of her Son Daniel Bliss—Mrs Bliss the mother is...
65To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 26 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received this morning the following letters, viz one of the 24th. instant, inclosing proceedings of a General Court Martial, one of the 24th. instant, respecting Winter Quarters on the Potomack—one of the 25th. instant, informing that you had fixed upon Greenbrook for the Winter Quarters of the 11th. 12th. and 13th. regiments, and one of the 25th. instant, stating that Call is the name...
66To Alexander Hamilton from Isaac Gouverneur, 7 January 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, January 7, 1798. “The cause which has been so long depending between Louis le Guen and my commercial house in this city, has excited so much attention … I can only address you on the subject through the medium of a public newspaper.… To satisfy me more fully on the subject … I resorted to Philadelphia to take further advice from three more gentlemen that were thought most eminent in...
67To 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...
68To Alexander Hamilton from James Stille, 19 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
At an interview I had some time since the honor of having with you I obtained a partial promise that my Company which is but about thirty strong, should be completed out of the Recruits which my Second Lt. Patrick Harris has enlisted in N. Carolina and which I am informed are with him at Fort Johnson in that State— I need not say Sir that it is a mortifying thing to be intitled to a Company...
69To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 8 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Harpers Ferry [ Virginia ] February 8, 1800 . Introduces “Mr. Du Pont de Nemours … a gentleman of considerable talents, extensive knowledge, & unblemished integrity,” whom Pinckney had met in France. States: “He … intends to purchase Land for himself, Family & friends. I am apprehensive of his being taken in by some Land Jobbers, and if in your power, I would be obliged to you to give him...
70To 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).
71To Alexander Hamilton from Nathan Rice, 24 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Colonel Peck the Martial at Providence hath applyed to me for a guard to take charge of some French Prisoners there. I have also received an application from Major Jackson of the 2d Regiment of Arts. & Engineers at Fort Wolcott to relieve a detachment of his men doing that duty, intimating, as he had other duty for them, a doubt of the propriety of their doing such duty. As by a late general...
72To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Bradley, 27 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Yours of the 13th. Instant has been received and agreeable to advice therein contained, I have Ordered Captain Brock to march his recruits to the Staunton rendezvous, where I expect to return in two or three days. If the Troops of the 4th. Regiment are likely to remain at Staunton for the Winter it is time some arrangments were making for their Winter Quarters, of this I should be glad to be...
73To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 27 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the pleasure to enclose a Letter from Doctr. Samuel Finley soliciting the acceptance of his resignation as Surgeon of the 12th. I advocated his appointment & felt myself obliged when he was complimented with it, I have calmly weight him in the balance, and to my great mortification, he kicks the beam I have alway’s had a friendship for him but I cannot indulge myself further on that...
74To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 2 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] May 2, 1799 . Sends a plan of Michilimackinac. Defends his request for extra pay for extra duty. Quotes from the following letter which he received from the Issuing Commissary: “By a letter which I received yesterday from the Contractor I am instructed (as this Garrison does not exceed 50 Men) To give up Stores under my charge To The Commanding Officer.… I hold myself in...
75To 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.
76To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 14 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
This morning I was favoured with your letter of the 12th instant—Enclosed, you have an invoice of Clothing forwarded to Colonel Parker on the 4th instant—and a Sketch of what is due to compleat the orders received for the supply of the Regt. I am fearful you are not fully acquainted with the difficulties that have prevented a full compliance with a ll the orders on hand—for the present suffice...
77To 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. ]
78To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Carroll of Carrollton, 9 October 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
When you have perused the subjoined testimonials, which I have copied from the originals, you will readily perceive, that nothing I can say, can add to the strong recommendations given to the gentleman, in whose behalf I take the liberty to address this letter to you. The Count de Moelien is desirous of employment in our army the line of his profession; bred a Soldier an inactive life neither...
79To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 27 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Fort Fayette ( Pittsburgh ), September 27, 1799 . “… I have reviewed the Troops of this Garrison; they are a handsome set of young Men, make a good appearance, and their Cloathing is in good order, their policie does honor to … the Commanding Officer; but like all the other Troops are defficient in tactics; the Arms are in good order but without Gun Slings, and the Cartridge Boxes tho’ clean...
80To Alexander Hamilton from Jedediah Huntington, 16 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It was unknown to me that my Son Mr. Jabez Huntington had declined his Majority until his Resolution had been communicated to the War Office; as the Appointment was in Compliance with his sollicitation, some very imposing Advice must (as I learn) have swayed him to take a Step that his Constituent could not expect—I was not anxious as to the Success of his Application but am much so that he...
81To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 29 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of the 23d. relative to the General orders of the 11th. of March not being complied with by the 12th. Regt. I immediately wrote a note to Major Fondy demanding the reasons for this apparent neglect, the enclosed No. 1. is his answer, which is respectfully submitted, The Paymaster of the 12th. Regt. was in New York attending at the...
82To Alexander Hamilton from Jeremiah Wadsworth, 2 August 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
your favor of the 28th July arrived late last evening. I have not the least knowledge of Mrs. Reynolds’s hand writing nor do I remember ever to have recd a line from her if I did they were destroyed but a letter or two for you which by Your request I returned to her or destroyed. The first time I ever saw or heared of her She came to my lodgings one Morning —and stated the Situation of her...
83To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 6 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received yours of the 19th. and 25th. February. I enclose you a letter received from Capt. Stoddard and Capt. Henry, which they wish me to communicate, and a copy of my orders on the Agent to the Contractor at this place, which he informs me shall be complied with, and the article of Vinegar be delivered, till he hears from the Contractors: however if the General orders of last year is...
84To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 28 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter dated the 21st instant, pressing that measures, may without fail, and speedily, be taken to pay the sums due to the troops of the United States. Observations in your letter, relative to the causes, which have prevented the exhibition of muster and pay rolls, would seem to convey an idea, that in your opinion some delay or failure in this particular is attributable...
85To 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...
86To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 31 December 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have recd. a letter from Mr. W. this morning in which he says. “I have made enquiry respecting the declaration of Mr. Adams while in London in Nov. 1783—it seems he thought negociations could be better conducted there than in a foreign country, and observes—‘Here with the most perfect politeness to ministers we may keep them in awe; a visit to a distinguished member of opposition, even...
87To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Harison, 29 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Wm. McIntosh, who is a Native of this City, has been employed several Years as Surgeon to the Alms House; in which Situation he has acquitted himself with Reputation, & much to the Satisfaction both of the Commissioners, & the Corporation of the City. He is now desirous to obtain a Situation in the Line of his Profession in the Army of the United States, and has requested that I would...
88To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 1 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you a Copy of a letter from the Quarter Master General dated the 30th. Ultimo relative to widening the road from Le Boeuff to Presque Isle, and erecting a few bridges on the said road, and suggesting that the same could be done by a detachment of the Troops. You will be pleased to take the same into consideration, and take such order thereon as to you may appear proper— I am Sir with...
89To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 4 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, April 4, 1799. “I have made out Mr Mangin acct of what I think he ought to be paid for his services & I wish you to examine it, & if you approve of the Same, you will give me an order to pay him.… I have not made the price, it is what the military Committee agreed to give him.” LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see Joseph F. Mangin to the...
90To Alexander Hamilton from John Henry, 21 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Presuming that it will be satisfactory to you to know the progress I have made with the detachment under my command, I have the honor to inform You that I arrived at Princeton late last evening. The fatigue that necessarily results from marching in unfavourable weather, thro roads as deep and bad as can well be concieved, renders several of the detachment unable to continue with the main body...
91To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 14 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I did myself the honor to write to you some time ago Stating to you that Mr Davidson A Merchant in Winchester had been so obliging as to make some advances to Capt Bishops Company without which It woud have been almost Impracticable for them to have marched Mr Davidson has sent on proper Vouchers for the advances he had made but has lately understood that the Comp a ny has been paid off...
92To 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. ]
93To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 6 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is a Return of Capt. Lemuel Gates ’ s Company, for the Month of March. I wrote you the 24th. February, Inclosing a Return of ordnance &c at Castle William; and on the 17th. of March Inclosed a rough draft of the Forts, at Marblehead, Salem & Cape Ann. Capt. Stoddard informs me he has received orders to transmit his monthly Return to you; the former Orders of the Secretary of War, are,...
94To 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...
95To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 30 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In obedience to your letter of the 22d. instant, I have viewed all the positions in the vicinity of the Raritan, of which I could gain information, among these, there is one, on Green-brook which empties into that river possessing far greater advantages, in my apprehension, than either of the others. This site affords a great abundance of good wood for hutting and for fuel lying 800 yards in...
96To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Morris, 11 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Amongst the Numerous Applications which are undoubtedly made to you for your patronage permit me to hope that mine will not be entirely overlooked—being informed that the twenty five Regiments are immediately to be raised I have been induced to wish for a Majority in one of them. if you think proper to forward my pretentions the favor will be always acknowleged by me. I wish you nevertheless...
97To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Phillips, 16 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In obedience to your order, I am on my way to join the 4th. Regt. to which I have been lately transfered, but Sir previous to my proceeding any farther it will be very necessary for me to have my account settled with the paymaster Genl. which cannot be accomplished without an order specially for the purpose I will therefore thank you (if you think proper) to give an order to that effect I am...
98To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 2 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I was yesterday Honored with your favour of the 27 of Sepr. and ask pardon for the omission of Mr. Chews name in my letter of the 22nd—In May last Mr Brown was recommended for the appointment of Capt. in place of Mr. Chew declined; since which I have been informed that Genl. Jedidiah Huntington had wrote in favour of some other Gentleman, and recived for answer from the Secretary of War that...
99To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 18 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Two men having this day surrendered themselves to me as deserters from Fort Pinckney in South Carolina, and there being a sufficient number of Officers at this post, and in its vicinity to constitute a Genl. Court Martial for their trial, I have to request your order for the purpose, or, that you would be pleased to grant them your pardon— They are young men respectably connected in this...
100To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 7 July 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the residue of the pamph[l]et. I am astonished at the villany of Munroe—a more base, false, & malignant suggestion than is contained in his Note of Jany 2d 1793. was never uttered. I am yrs ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see the introductory note to Wolcott to H, July 3, 1797 . Wolcott enclosed pamphlet No. VI by James Thomson Callender....