1From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 10 April 1799 (Adams Papers)
Capt. Samuel Parker yesterday brought me the inclosed letters from Gen. Knox and Mr. Daniel Davis. Capt. Parker is so genteel a man that I think you may send him a commission as lieutenant immediately provided there is room for him. I should be glad to know by return of post your determination. I am Sir your most obedient MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
2From Alexander Hamilton to William Colfax, 10 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is the arrangement of this State into Districts, and subdistricts, for the purpose of the recruiting service—Within each subdistrict it is contemplated that a Company will be raised—Provision must be made for the supply of the men as they are raised, having an eye to the particular place which is designated as the Rendezvous for each subdistrict. The Regimental Rendezvous is the town...
3From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 10 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
As it will require time to form contracts where there are none already existing, I submit that it will be expedient, in such cases, to advance money to some person, to procure them by purchases on account of the Government; Where there is no Agent preferred by you the Regimental Quarter Master Naturally presents himself, as the person to whom the service may be Committed. New Jersey and...
4From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Hunewell and Nathan Rice, 10 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In consequence of a letter of which the inclosed is a copy, the arrangement, of which a copy is also inclosed, was made by General Brooks. But you will perceive that it is incomplete in respect to the delineation of the subdistricts and the fixing upon a place in each for a rendezvous. This place ought to be chosen with an eye to the accommodation of the recruits, to the convenient procuring...
5To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Massey, 10 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am ordered by the department of war, to Inclose you the Certificate of Thomas Curry Mattross in the first Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers who is unfit for scervice—when Captain Elliott left this post, he desired me to make you a return of the Quater Masters, Ordinance, an Military Stores, my Indisposition has been such, that it has been impossable for me to comply with his request. I am...
6To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 10 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The enclosed list of Officers for the Troops to be raised in the State of North Carolina, has been approved of by the President and was received from him on the 6th. instant. I have written to the several Gentlemen therein named informing them of their appointments—A Copy of my letter is herewith transmitted I have the honor to be with great respect Your obedient servant ( LS , Hamilton...
7To Alexander Hamilton from Amos Stoddard, 10 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Being absent by order of the Secretary of war on duty at New-London, I was obliged to postpone my return of recruits for the last month to this late period. Major Jackson, who was heretofore appointed to superintend the recruiting service in this District, is of opinion, that the details of my Company ought still to pass thro’ his hands. I however imagine myself bound to pursue the directions...
8To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Ustick, 10 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I beg leave to tender my services to my Country in the Provisional army of the United States, and Shall esteem it a favour if General Hamilton will present my name for a Commission, when the appointments are about taking place, With respect I am Sir Your Humble Servant ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). H’s endorsement on the letter reads: "The writer is well worthy of a first...
9To George Washington from Bushrod Washington, 10 April 1799 (Washington Papers)
The deed from Genl Lee to you has been duly executed, acknowledged and certified, so as to entitle it to be recorded in the General Court. I shall in a few days send it down to the clerk of that Court, to record it in June. I enclose your deed to Lee, that you may have it proved in Fairfax Court this month, and being certified by the Clerk you will immediately enclose it to “Mr—— Allen clerk...
10From George Washington to William B. Harrison, 10 April 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 28th of last month has been duly received, and is entitled to my thanks for the details it contains; and for the assurance you have given me ⟨o⟩f a preference in Renting yr Land. But as there is not the smallest probability of my Renting, or buying, while you hold both at the rates which have been mentioned, I by no means desire that you should miss an opportunity of doing...