11From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to inform you that I have received your letter of the 4th. Instant, recommending Mr. Anderson to fill the vacancy in your Regiment, and have supported the recommendation. With great consideration I am Sir Yr. obedient servant ( LS , Lloyd W. Smith Collection, Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown, New Jersey).
12From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is the copy of a circular letter written to the four Captains who —— compose your batalion. You will see its object and you will attend to its execution. You are apprised that these officers are now on the recruiting service. It will be incumbent on you to see that it does not languish for want of exertion or supplies till their companies are complete. — No change is to be made in...
13Circular to Certain Recruiting Officers, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Superintendence of the Recruiting service every where being under my direction you will hereafter communicate with me concerning it and make your returns to me. I send you the new a sett of new instructions to you which you are strictly to conform in whatsoever is applicable relative to your situation. With consideration I am Sir yr. Obed Servant Capt Callender Irvine Carlisle Pensylvania...
14To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your two letters of the 5th. instant Fort Fayette is in or adjoining to the Town of Pittsburg at which place Captain Edward D. Turner commands. Fort Wilkinson is situated on the Oconnee river in the State of Georgia near to Fort Fidius as marked in Bradley Map of the United States—Fort Greene is the name of the Fort near to Savannah in Georgia— I enclose you a Copy of a letter...
15To Alexander Hamilton from John McClallen, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have collected from the most extensive Importers in this City patterns of white flannel and common Linen; to shew the utility of adopting the flannel in preference to the Linen. The former is more durable and it will afford greater comfort to the Soldier than the latter; it may also be the means of continuing him in good health, especially when removed from a Northern to a Southern Climate...
16To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Lloyd Moore, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honored with your two favors of the 22nd. and 24th. ulto. the first respecting trimmings for the hats shall be attended to, as they are deficient in cockades & loops. The vacancies in the Regt. I had filled up by application at the War-office. Yours of the 24th. inclosed a letter to Cap. Elliott. The day following the receipt of it, I accompanied the Secretary at War to Fort...
17[Diary entry: 6 June 1799] (Washington Papers)
6. Morning cloudy—wind Southerly and Mer. at 64 & at Night 66. Towards night the wind got more to the Eastward & the clouds had more the appearance of Rain.
18From George Washington to Clement Biddle, 6 June 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your letters of the 18th & 21st Ulto have been duly received. In reply to them, so far as it respects the raking machines, I agree perfectly with Mr J. Williams, that they will not answr on Stoney, stumpy, or rough land of any kind, for the reason he has assigned; but I am equally well persuaded, that on level & smooth land (which for the most part my fields are) they would be found useful...
19To George Washington from William Booker, 6 June 1799 (Washington Papers)
Since my last letter to you, I have been at Petersburg, where Mr Roberts now lives —I there made particular Inquiry respecting his conduct, and from what I can Learn, I am Sure he Cannot be depended on, I am told he is very fond of strong drink, and when Intoxicated, is very troublesome, Since he Left you he Lost his wife, and married a second time, he has also Lost her, but while merried, was...
20From George Washington to James McHenry, 6 June 1799 (Washington Papers)
I have been duly favoured with your letters of the 11th, 19th and 21st of last month, with their inclosures. Referring to my letter of the 13th ultimo for the reasons which prevented my having a personal knowledge of such Characters in Virginia, as may be proper to be selected for Officers in the eventual or provisional Army—and having shewn therein the difficulties which would arise from the...