1From Alexander Hamilton to John Bishop, 26 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the twenty fifth instant has been delivered to me. Dividing your party into two detachments, the first to consist of four corporals sergeants, four corporals, and fifty six privates; and the last of the remainder of your new corps ———— Reserving from your party four serjeants, four corporals, the musicians and fifty six privates with the musicians , you will detach the remainder...
2From Alexander Hamilton to John Bishop, 16 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
This letter was by my direction left open for an instruction concerning the route. It is to be by Martinsburg, Hagars Town in Maryland, York town and Lancaster in Pennsylvania. At each of the three last places will be found a contractor who is hereby to furnish the necessary assistance. You must make your arrangement with the Contractor at each place to convey you to the next station of a...