11To 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...
12From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, [6 June 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
New York [ June 6, 1799 ]. “… Such of your remarks as are personal to me are very gratifying. I hope your expectation will not finally be disappointed, though it will require time before a complete organisation, of what is now a very disjointed mass, will enable me to establish a perfect order. Zeal at least my friends know will not be wanting. The request you make with respect to yourself...
13From Alexander Hamilton to William Heth, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, June 6, 1799. On June 20, 1799, Heth wrote to Hamilton and acknowledged “Your most obliging favor of the 6th.” Letter not found. ]
14From 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...
15From George Washington to John Marshall, 6 June 1799 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 16th ultimo has been duly received, and I sincerely hope it will be in the power of yourself and the other Gentlemen, whom I addressed on the subject, to aid me in making a selection of proper Characters to fill the Offices in the Regiments alotted to Virginia; for, from the causes which I mentioned in my former letter, I find I must rely, for information, on others who are...
16From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I return Mr. Patterson’s letter. It is not my intention immediately to withdraw more than Cochran’s & Henry’s Companies. The other troops may remain on the insurgents scene. I should prefer their remaining together. Perhaps the vicinity of Easton may be the best single station. But I am not without apprehension that the Troops may be corrupted by remaining long in a disaffected scene. Is there...
17From 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...
18From 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).
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...
20General Orders, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Pursuant to the instructions from the Secretary of War, the following additions to the “Rules and Regulations respecting the Recruiting Service,” are to be observed. “None but Citizens of the United States shall be enlisted. Persons not born within the said States, who were within the same on the fourth day of July, 1776, shall be deemed Citizens for the purpose of enlistment. Every person,...