1From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is proper, from the particular situation of General Wilkinson, that his expences should be defrayed by the government. I have therefore to request that you will, without delay, provide sea stores for him and his suite. Relying on the delicacy of the General I refer you to him for a particular designation of the articles. You will find, in the Return of Articles necessary for Captain...
2From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you a number of rea returns of various kinds—You will please to examine them, and, in those instances where Supplies are required, to do the needful— With great consideration &c P.S. Please to inform me of the name of the vessel & commander, what kind of vessel, and what burthen, that is prepared for Genl. Wilkinson; likewise whether she be intirely freighted by the public or not—You...