1From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, December 4, 1799. “In your letter of the fifth of October you speak in strong terms of the ignorance of particular officers of the old regiments. It is desirable that you should point out the individuals who are incapable of writing or reading. The communication will be received in confidence as it respects the individuals.” Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers,...
2From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, December 4, 1799. “I take the liberty to request of you information whether the claims of old Soldiers who served in the Revolution war, are still admissible. I make this inquiry to Serve an old Soldier who has consulted me on the subject.” Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. In MS this word is “Served.”
3From Alexander Hamilton to William North, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, December 4, 1799. “I wish to employ you during the ensuing winter in preparing regulations for the Police of the Troops in Camp Quarters and garrisons. It is my intention to associate Colonel Ogden with you in the business. The state of things renders it important that a system should be completed during the winter. I rely therefore on your zeal for the service that all practicable...
4From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
An investigation of the charges exhibited against Captain White resulted in a conviction that there had been no criminal or improper intention on the part of this officer, but, on the contrary, that what he did proceeded from a laudable zeal for the Service. It appears to me I am of opinion however that his conduct was imprudent in as much as it furnished a pretext for accusation, and the...
5From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Since Lieut. Smith declined acting as Pay Master to the troops at Staunton I have recommended another person for the place. I know not whether an appointment has yet been made—Captain Brock nominates mentions, Lieutenant Merewether Lewis as well ca fitted for the Post—If an appointment has not yet been made I should suppose Lt. Lewis to be a very fit suitable character— ( Df , in the...
6From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is an account of the Post Mr. which you will be pleased to discharge— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
7From Alexander Hamilton to Isaac Craig, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased to take charge as Pay master, of the Forts Fayette, Franklin, Le Beof and Presq’ Isle, or of such of them as may have garrisons. You will receive your instructions from the Deputy Pay Master General to the Western army, and from the Pay Master General. W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
8From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Brock, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 26th. of November. A person has already been no propoposed to be nominated as Pay Master Genl to the detachment under your Command, and I presume — the nomination has been confirmed by the Pay Master General acted upon. Should this not be the case I have no objection to Lieutenant Lewis, and will recommend him Lieut Lewis for the place— W— ( Df , in the...
9From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Landais, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twenty seventh of November, and shall not be unmindful of you when any proper opportunity shall present itself. I can assure you that no unfavorable impression was produced on my mind by your letter of the fourteenth of November— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
10From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel White, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 21st of November with its enclosure has been delivered to me— I have written to Col. Ogden on the subject of the charges exhibited agt. you ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).