351To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, 21 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I received via Portsmouth Your letters of the seventh Inst as also the one of the tenth enclosing a list of clothing forward on for the use of the sixteenth Regt. The recruiting business is very successful and the clothing has arrived very timely I have the honor to be with very great respect sir your obedient sert ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
352Simeon DeWitt to Aaron Burr, Alexander Hamilton, and Ebenezer Stevens, 18 June 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
Albany, June 18, 1798. “Mr. Abraham Bloodgood will … exhibit to you a model of a floating battery of his own invention.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. DeWitt was surveyor general of New York State. He addressed this letter to H, Burr, and Stevens in their capacity as members of the Military Committee of New York City. See “Call for a Meeting,” June 4, 1798, note 2 . See also the...
353To Alexander Hamilton from Archibald Crary, 21 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeable to directions from the Secretary of the war Department I herewith enclose a duplicate of a contract with Mr. John L Boss of this Town for the supply of rations of provisions that may be required in this State and am very happy that I have been able to effect it at so low a pr Your obet. very humb Servt. ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing a contract between John...
354To Alexander Hamilton from John Shute, 22 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I left a Letter some time ago to remind you respecting my appointment in the Standing Army of the United States. I trust my name has been presented if not would thank you to forwa rd —— Secretary of War—the Many favours rece —— the General are acknowledged with gre —— cannot be repaid untill I have the —— being under his Command in the Service —— and which will afford me the Greatest — Yours...
355To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 16 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you a letter just received from Captain John McClallen, which you will be pleased to take such order on as you may judge proper I have the honor to be Sir Your obedient servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing John McClallen to McHenry, March 11, 1799 ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
356To Alexander Hamilton from Effingham Lawrence, 1 March 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
Flushing, New York, March 1, 1798. Seeks to retain Hamilton as his attorney in a case involving patent rights for a brickmaking machine. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Lawrence, a veteran of the American Revolution, “commenced buisness in 1781 at No. 199 Pearl street, one door below Maiden lane, and retired from business in 1794 with an ample competency, purchasing … [an] elegant...
357To Alexander Hamilton from William Willcocks, 12 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ East Chester, New York ] June 12, 1799 . “… I take the liberty … to report to you … that … it is probable that in a few days, the Recruiting Service, will be obstructed for the want of Bounty money, independent of all other occasions.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Willcocks, a veteran of the American Revolution, was a New York City attorney. In 1794 he was a Federalist member...
358To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 13 September 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I recd. yours of the 9th this morning. Why is it necessary you should repeat to me your request, or require any new evidence, that I will not take the same care of Philip Church as I would of my own son. Let Mrs. Church be assured I will. Yours affecy. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
359To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 30 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you a letter of appointment for Doctr. John Orton Junr. as Surgeons Mate in the thirteenth regiment vice Spaulding which you will be pleased to have forwarded. I am Sir with great Respect Your obed Servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
360To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Dayton, 27 July 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Elizabethtown, New Jersey, July 27, 1798. On August 6, 1798, Hamilton wrote to Dayton : “I received at Philadelphia your letter of the 27th of July.” Letter not found. ]
361To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Stoughton, [11 November 1797] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, November 11, 1797. On June 25, 1803, Stoughton wrote to Hamilton : “I had the honor to write you on this Subject the 11th. Novre. 1797. accompanying a Statement of Facts, copy of our Articles, and my claims.” Letter not found. ] See Stoughton to H, June 25, 1803 (printed in this volume).
362To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 10 December 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 10, 1797. Wolcott endorsed the letter Hamilton wrote to him on November 20, 1797 : “ansd. Decr. 10.” Letter not found. ]
363To Alexander Hamilton from James Stille, 17 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to send You inclosed the Certificate of Lt. A. Pope—respecting the regular Inlistment of a man in the place of Sergt. Slaughter about to be discharged—and to be Sir your Obt. Hl. Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Alexander D. Pope’s certificate, March 17, 1800 ( ADS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
364To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 7 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed are the drafts of two proposed contracts with James OHara. He will deliver this letter. If in your opinion there is any thing which ought to be added or altered in either draft I shall be much obliged to you to mention it, and if it requires the consent of Mr OHara to confer with him relative thereto— I am Sir with great respect Your obed servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
365To Alexander Hamilton from John Wilkins, Jr., 25 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honoured with your letters of the 10th., 14th. & 16th. instant— The transport requisite for the reinforcement for the western army shall be in readiness in due time— I have with great cheerfullness sactioned the appointment of Lt. Potter as Assistant Quarter Master General— I have the honour, to be, Sir with great respect your obt St ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress),...
366To 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...
367To Alexander Hamilton from William Willcocks, 30 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
We have in custody three Deserters from Captain Pattersons Company—May they be tried by a Regimental Court-martial? I take this Opportunity also to inform you that we have a number of Soldiers at our Camp in their Shirt Sleeves—there being no uniform Coats—niether are there any more Stocks. The bearer waits for a line in Answer, if You please— With the highest respect I am Your Obedt. ( LS ,...
368To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Van Rensselaer, 12 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Bearer Doctr Cowdry has applyed to me for a recommendation to you to become a Surgeon to one of the Regimts. from the recommendation of Gentlemen of the faculty and other Vouchers I am induced to think him Quallified for the Office and take the liberty of recommending as such to your consideration I am dear Sir with esteem Your most Obedt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A...
369To Alexander Hamilton from John De Lancey, 9 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of communicating to you some time since the desire of my brother Warren De Lancey to raise a troop of horse for the service of his country & he to have the command of them—Mr. De Lancey has served several years in the seventeenth British Dragoons he was respected as an officer & a gentleman Your attention to his application will confer a favor on me & I flatter myself you will...
370To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 16 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letters of the 3d and of the 7th instant, also of two Letters for General Wilkinson—Enclosed is a Copy of my last letter to that General I have the honor to be Sir your Most obedient and Very humble Servent— ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Hamtramck to James Wilkinson, May 16, 1800 (copy, signed by Hamtramck, Hamilton...
371To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 8 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] August 8, 1799 . Again requests extra pay for soldiers doing extra work. Reports that he has hired a boat “to remove the Garrison of Oswego.” States that “Several of our men are unwell.” Discusses the repair of Fort Niagara. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. See Rivardi to H, July 25, 1799 . See Rivardi to H, July 25, 1799 .
372To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 11 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Winchester [ Virginia ] August 11, 1799 . “… Some of my officers are so distressed for money that I have been Obliged to procure a loan to enable them to go on with the Recruiting service. Their expences in continually Removing from post to post has entirely exhausted their Resources & I trust It will be Convenient at all events to send on at least their Subsistance & allowance for...
373To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 25 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
War Department, Trenton, October 25, 1799. “I this morning received your Letter, dated the 23d. instant.… Entertaining the same opinion I request, you will accordingly give such orders as you may deem proper, and expedient, for the comfortable accomodations of both regiments at as little expence as possible, and without a purchase of Land.… The orders on the subject should proceed directly...
374To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 10 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I beg leave to enclose you a copy of a letter written to day to the Secretary of War relative to the employment of the Troops at this Cantonment contemplated by him the ensuing Spring & Summer. Yours truly
375To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieut. Osborn informs me that his ill state of health will not possibly admit of his going to Ellis’s island where ye regular attendance of a Physician cannot be had. Lt. Stewart has Captn Stille’s permission to take his place and is willing to do so should it meet your approbation I am, with great respect your obt. servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
376To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 25 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you a letter from David S. Jones declining his appointment in the established army, and requesting one in the provisional army, and your letter recommending him These letters you will please to return when you have completed the list which you have been requested to furnish I have the honor to be with great respt Sir Your Ob Hb St ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
377To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Y. How, 18 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Since the receipt of your letter of the 3rd inst., which did not come into my hands untill the 11th, I have been making the necessary preparations. I have now the honor to inform you that I am in readiness, and wait your orders. With the highest respect I am yr. obt. servant ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
378To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Brace, 6 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I take the liberty of forwarding to you the enclosed—The letter addressd. to me will inform you at once of the object desired—I presume the Guardian will chearfully reimburse all that has been recvd. from the US— Should the young man be discharged. The Gentleman who writes the letter is of my acquaintance—quite respectable to whos representation full credit may be given— I am respectfully—your...
379To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 26 February 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Mount Vernon, February 26, 1799. “I received your letter of the 18th. instant yesterday. You refer me to enclosed letters for information on the subject therein mentioned. One letter only came, and that under a Seal to General Lee, which I shall forward, unopened, tomorrow by my Nephew Mr. Bushrod Washington, who is a neighbour of his.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; ALS ,...
380To Alexander Hamilton from Alexander Hamilton, 29 October 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I received a few days ago a letter from my brother Robert, overflowing with the warmest sensibility of the many important obligations for which he is indebted both to you & Mrs. Hamilton. Since you take a pleasure in conferring happiness, it will no doubt afford you satisfaction to learn the joy which your friendly reception, & endeavors to effect my brother’s appointment into the American...
381To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 3 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to transmit you an extract of a letter just received from Colonel Thomas Butler dated Belle Canton April 8. 1799— and am Sir with great respect Your obedient Servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Thomas Butler to McHenry, April 8, 1799 (extract, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
382To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 25 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Winchester [ Virginia ] August 25, 1799 . “Since I had the honor of writing to you yesterday a Supply of Cloathing & Horsemans Tents have come to hand which I am much pleased with. I am sorry however to find that there are no Jackets amongst them and only Eighty Coats. An additional Supply will be wanting verry soon as we are Tolerably Successfull in Recruiting.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers,...
383To Alexander Hamilton from John W. Livingston, Jr., 28 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor of Reporting myself present. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: "Letter to be written in answer—"
384To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Livingston, 1 September 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
From the politeness You Shewed me at our Meeting at Ancram I am induced to beg the favor of You to recommend, a Nephew of mine by the Name of Robt. LeRoy Livingston to Command a Company in the Troops to be Raised in Defence of American Independence—he is a Gentleman a Man, Young in life, but has Prudence & Bravery—No Vices but what are the lot of Human Nature, & I will be be give my Parole for...
385To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 7 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It is with great regret, that I forward the enclosed letter to me, enfolding one to you, from Major Adlum. I however hope, that a further accomodation to him, of the few days, which his affairs seem to require, will prevent the necessity of his adhering to the election, which he has made, between an important sacrifice of private interest and the resignation of his commission. I have the honor...
386To Alexander Hamilton from William Hamilton, 10 March 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Greenock, Scotland, March 10, 1797. On May 2, 1797, Hamilton wrote to William Hamilton : “Some days since I received with great pleasure your letter of the 10th of March.” Letter not found. ] William Hamilton was H’s uncle .
387To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Pickering, 21 August 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Trenton, August 21, 1798. On August 21, 1798, Pickering wrote to Hamilton : “Not to miss the mail, I wrote you one line today.” Letter not found. ]
388To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 18 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I believe that music would much facilitate the recruiting business in this quarter, am I at liberty to employ private persons for that purpose? With great respect & esteem Sir, I am your most obedt Sevt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On the cover H wrote a draft of his reply: "He may have Music allowg Eight Dollars ⅌ Month & a Ration ⅌ day. no Cloathing."
389To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 11 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Newport, Rhode Island ] October 11, 1799 . “I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 2d instant and will be ready to attend your summon for repairing to Newyork this winter; and will let you know, as soon as my presence is not necessary for the works at this place for the Season.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
390To 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).
391To Alexander Hamilton from Marquise de Fleury, March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Paris, March, 1800. States that her husband has committed suicide. Requests Hamilton’s support of her petition to Congress for funds in appreciation of her husband’s services during the American Revolution. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. This letter was enclosed in Samuel Dexter to H, October 2, 1800 . For background to this letter, see Marquis de Lafayette to H, March 7, 1800 .
392To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Boyd, 18 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] April 18, 1799 . Seeks employment building the gun carriages for the “Arm’d Vessells now building” in New York. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Boyd owned a gunsmith shop and operated a forge on Quassaick Creek in New Windsor.
393To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 25 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
agreeably to the Orders of General Wilkinson you have enclosed a Copy of my last letter to him I have the honor to be Sir with Very great Respect your Most Obedient and Very humble Servent ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Hamtramck to James Wilkinson, December 25, 1799 (copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
394To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 15 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr Rhea has this moment put into my hands the inclosed, being copy of the contract for Woodbury. This closes the contracts for the state of Jersey. The Cloathing for Jersey is in readiness, buttons excepted which are under way yours will it not be proper to furnish the Lt. Col Ogden with copies of the co ntra cts? ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing a contract for supplies...
395To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 27 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have laid your letter dated Head Quarters Plainfield May 23d. instant, before the President. It is thought proper and expedient to suspend raising the Battalion of Artillerists additional to the second regiment of Artillerists and Engineers. You will therefore be pleased to attend to this instruction in the orders you shall issue relative to recruiting for the old establishment. The other...
396To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Rutgers, 28 June 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, June 28, 1798. “Immediately upon receipt of your Note I … found that 940 … are Enrolled, which I suppose is the better half of the Ward.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Rutgers was a large landholder in New York City and a well-known philanthropist. He was also the assessor of the seventh ward of New York City. Rutgers signed this letter: “in behalf of the Committee of...
397To Alexander Hamilton from James Dill, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I arrived at this place on the 31st Ulto. and have reported myself to Major Bewell agreeable to your Instructions I Have the Honor to be with Respect Yr. Obt Servant ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: "Filed."
398To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Mann and Isaac Parker, 6 May 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Boston, May 6, 1797. On June 28, 1797, Hamilton wrote to Mann and Parker : “Your letter of the 6th of May last by making a circuit to Albany did not reach me in due time.” Letter not found. ] Mann was a Boston physician. Parker, a lawyer in Castine, District of Maine, was a member of the House of Representatives from 1797 to 1799.
399To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 28 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is a Copy of a letter from the Accountant of the War Department, containing his information relative to the Claims upon due bills held by the first Regiment— I am with great respect Sir your obt Servt ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing William Simmons to McHenry, September 28, 1799 (copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
400To Alexander Hamilton from Ninian Pinkney, 20 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
By Order of Colo. Hall I have the Honour to inclose you a statement of the Recruiting Officers Accts. of the 9th. Regt. I am Sir with great Respect Your Obt Sert. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). An endorsement on the cover reads: "Enclosing an acct. which has been sent to Secrt. of War."