1To John Adams from Daniel Jackson, 4 October 1798 (Adams Papers)
On the second day of October Instant, I took possession of this Place, agreeably to the Orders, which I had heretofore received. And with as little ceremony, considering where the importance of the Fortress, as could be obscured on such occasion, owing principally as I conceive to the former Commander— The Governor of the Commonwealth, together with Genl. Davis expressed a wish to the late...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Castle William [ Boston ] June 6, 1799 . “… I find Capt. Lemuel Gates Company has upwards twenty Men distitute of cloathing and some of them have been so about four months. Capt Gates informs me that he has wrote several times on the subject, has had fair promises, but that those promises are not yet complied with. I find the Cloathing for the Infantry is ready, and in the mean time the...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 12 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Newport [ Rhode Island ] December 12, 1799 . “… I enclose you a copy of Major Jonathan Waldos letter to me & his bill of the repairs of the Barracks at Salem, which repairs I should have ordered done by my own Artificers, had they not been engaged at that time at Fort Wolcott, New Port. For the expenditure I expected to have given an order on the Agent or Contractor at Boston for payments;...
4To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 2 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Newport [ Rhode Island ] July 2, 1800 . Encloses bill for repair of barracks at Salem. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Jackson, a major in the Second Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, was in command of the troops stationed at Newport. This letter was incorrectly addressed to H as inspector general of the Army, a position he no longer held. See H to Ebenezer Stevens, July 1,...
5To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 27 February 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 15th. I had the pleasure of receiveing the 22d. Instant, and I feel myself happy for the liberty of communicating my sentiments upon any subject That I think may add to the good of the service and my Country. In such a time, I feel myself agreeably imployed, and more especially so, when I know I must obey your orders. Enclosed is my Monthly return for January ’99 also a...
6To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, [17] March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is my Monthly Return for Februy. also a plan of the Brick Block House at Marblehead, with the works: also a plan of the Works at Salem & Cape Ann. The Block house at Salem & Cape Ann, is similar to that I have enclosed you, only a little difference in size, and the partitions in the insides: There are two Magazines under each, upon the Same Constructions. I think, if the Roof of the...
7To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 6 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is a Return of Capt. Lemuel Gates ’ s Company, for the Month of March. I wrote you the 24th. February, Inclosing a Return of ordnance &c at Castle William; and on the 17th. of March Inclosed a rough draft of the Forts, at Marblehead, Salem & Cape Ann. Capt. Stoddard informs me he has received orders to transmit his monthly Return to you; the former Orders of the Secretary of War, are,...
8To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 11 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is my Monthly return for April. I am now at this place with the Men and Artificers, making some small arrangements of the old Barracks, and seeing to the discipline of the Troops. As another Commissioned Officer is wanted at this place I have desired Lieutt. Leonard Williams to remain here untill I receive further Orders. Corporal Jacob Gurney deserted from this place on the 23d. of...
9To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 25 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I received your letter of the 5th June & its inclosures—Your Orders I shall strictly comply with also yours of the 14th inst. and in answer to it with its contents I have with pleasure given directions to Capt A. Stoddard, to name the Fort at Portland Sumner the fourth of July next The Soldiers have received their pay, and I think would have received it sooner had not the muster Roles been...
10To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 25 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Sinse writing the within I have receivd. yours of 21st. inclosing a letter from the seceratory of war. The Clothing is now arived I wish that Lieut. George Washington Duncon may be appointed a pay Master I think him Faithfull and trusty to fill that office. I also wish to give up my vouchers and have my recruiting account settled with all the officers I am informed by Lt Duncon he wishes to...