1From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 1 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the extract of a letter of the 28 of June from the Secretary of War. As to the prevention of intercourse between the troops and the sick in the Hospital, in cases where it may be necessary, I can only recommend the usual precautions of Centinels placed at a proper distance , from the Hospital, to prevent communic to be determined by medical advice, with strict orders to permit allow...
2From Alexander Hamilton to James Bennett, 1 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 28th. Ulto. is received In answer I have to observe that the routine of promotion is not supposed to apply in the constitution of a new Regiment, nor till the organisation of it has been once Completed by the appointment and acceptance of the field Officers. But I have taken care to bring pretensions to the vacant Majority under the consideration of the Secy. of War. With...
3From Alexander Hamilton to James Bruff, 1 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The pressure of objects of more general return concern has prevented an earlier reply to your letter of the 27 of May. I have written to Capt Morris to instruct engage his surgeon from time to time to muster your men. You will of course give him every facility in your power. This will enable you to draw your pay for your Company. The money put into your hands for recruiting was of course only...
4From Alexander Hamilton to Staats Morris, 1 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt Bruff is recruiting a company of Artillery the head Quarters of which is at Baltimore. It is necessary to have the men mustered as they are recruited from time to time in order to their obtaining their pay &c. There being no officer regularly constituted for this purpose, it appears to me that a the surgeon of the Regiment who is at your post will be the most fit person to perform the...