1To Alexander Hamilton from John Jay, 12 November 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I wrote by the last post an answer to yours respecting Mr. Hoffman. Inclosed is my answer to the one I recd. from him. Be so good as to seal and send it to him. I shall write to you in a few Days on other Subjects. Being still troubled with the piles , I am constrained to postpone my Journey to N York—if they should continue obstinate much longer, I shall not be with you this Season. Yours...
2To Alexander Hamilton from William Neilson, 12 November 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, November 12, 1798. “From the conversation we had on the Subject of field Artillery I made several experiments on this metal while at Salisbury.… I am now fully persuaded that guns can be made there … even lighter than brass.… I would request some discussion may be had before you leave the Seat of Government.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Neilson was a New York City...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Stephen Van Rensselaer, 12 November 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Albany, November 12, 1798. On January 27, 1799, Hamilton wrote to Van Rensselaer : “I ought to beg your pardon for not having before answered your letters of the 12th. of November and 11th instant.” Letter of November 12, 1798, not found. ]
4To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 12 November 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
Herewith you will be furnished with the Copy of a letter from the Secretary of War to me, suggesting many very important matters for consideration, and to be reported on. It is my desire, that you will bestow serious and close attention on them, and be prepared to offer your opinion on each head, when called upon. I also propose, for your consideration and opinion, a number of queries which...
5From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 12 November 1798 (Washington Papers)
Herewith you will be furnished with the Copy of a letter from the Secretary of War to me, suggesting many very important matters for consideration, and to be reported on. It is my desire, that you will bestow serious and close attention on them, and be prepared to offer your opinion on each head, when called upon. I also propose, for your consideration and opinion, a number of queries which...