1To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Barnum, 4 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I solicit your interest in obtaining the appointment as Surgeon in the united states army, particularly to the regiment to be raised in the State of New york. I have for that purpose obtained the Certificates from the principle Surgeons of this City, togeather with a Certificate from the Governors of the New york Hospital which are here inclosed If I should meet with your approbation my...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 4 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
As the Returns of the Troops in the Garrisons to the Westward and Northward are with you I have thought it best to request through you a Return of Cloathing proper to be sent to each, that I may submit it to the Secretary of War, and obtain his order for its delivery, and transportation at this best season of the year. The Cloathing ordered will be packed in the best manner, and the Packages...
3To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 4 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The resignation of Capt. Turner of my Regimt., has been long spoken of, but it was not untill yesterday that I was formerly announced of it; His letter states that he wrote his Non-acceptance early in March to the Secretary of War. It is extremely essential to the recruiting business that this, with other vacancies be imediately filled, for with all the advantages that we are entitled to, our...