2201To Alexander Hamilton from William North, [15 April 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
The General order of the 11th of March last a copy of which as far as it related to the recruiting service is enclosed, was sent immediately to General Pinckney, & it was supposed it would have been distributed by his order to those whom it might concern without his command. Lt Colo Comd Moore is understood to be under the Command of Maj Gen Pinckney, as are the Regts of which the Secretary at...
2202From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 15 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
In compliance with your request I proceed to draw an outline of the duties which as Deputy Quarter [Master] General of the Troops within my immediate command you will have to perform. The duties of the Department of Quarter Master General as they have been understood in our service are subdivided into two principle branches, one of which has been denominated Military the other Civil—the first...
2203From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 15 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
General Pinckney will send from the district under his command in the course of the Spring upwards of seven hundred about four Companies of Men for the reinforcement of the Western Army. The General states to me that the requisite funds are not in the hands of the Deputy Quarter Master General his Division Quarter Master. It is very material that these should be supplied that there may be no...
2204From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 15 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 11. instant with its inclosures. I would wish Hill to be tried by a Court Martial previous to my granting him his pardon The Court may probably recommend him to mercy, should that however not be the case; your recommendation with that of the Officer’s of your regiment shall be treated with the meet with proper respect attention with true consideration Sir (...
2205From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 15 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
A little before I left home I recieved a letter from mr James Brown with his account against mr Short, of which I now inclose you a copy balance in favr. of mr Short £81—13—11 with interest. I should state it thus however. James Brown in account Dr. with William Short. Cr. £ s d £ s d 1793. Oct. 3. To cash for mt. on certificates 99–5–9 1793. Oct. 3 } By sundry fees paid between these...
2206To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 15 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I sent you yesterday by a Mr. Monroe, Randolph’s abridgment of the Virginia laws; I would have look’d out for an earlier opportunity but this Gentleman has had it in possession for about 3 weeks, and has been going from day to day ever since. I am Dear Sir Your Very humble servt. RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thos. Jefferson esqr. Philada.”; endorsed by TJ as received 21 Apr. and so recorded...
2207To John Adams from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 14 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following observations, in obedience to the direction of the President of the United States. The project of a treaty proposed by the minister of His Britannic Majesty, for the reciprocal delivery of deserters from the land and naval service, does not sufficiently provide against the impressment of American Seamen, and is therefore deemed...
2208To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 14 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The removal of the Quarter Master Stores from Fort Wayne to Detroit Directed by the Quarter Master General without my knowledge, has given rise to a Military Question which is submitted for your Decision thereon. Whether the Q. M. General can Remove his Stores from one Fort to an other without the Consent or approbation of the principal officer under whom he Serves? I have the honor to be Sir...
2209To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 14 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I understood from you some time since, that you had directed the suspension of the recruiting service for the 12 new regiments, and ordered all recruits and officers thereto belonging to their respective Regiments. Col Moore, I find, has not yet received these orders, and it would appear that some of the Regiments Southerly are still recruiting. I mention this to bring the ⟨subject⟩ to your...
2210From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 14 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the third instant with its enclosure. The arrangement of which you have sent me a copy perfectly agrees with my instructions. Previously to the receipt of your letter of the third instant, I had written one to you on the eighth, a duplicate of which is enclosed. The supplementary instructions contained in this will be observed except in one particular. As the...
2211From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Rice, 14 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 3rd. instant with the inclosures respecting Henry Collins. It has been my rule to grant those Soldiers a discharge who may have been inlisted under the age of eighteen, and who at the time of the application for their discharge have not attained that Age. Should you on further examination find Collins to be thus situated, you will cause him to be discharged...
2212To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 14 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Yours of the 28th. ultimo has been duly received. The construction you put upon my letter was right, altho’ not explicitly conveyed to you. I wish to establish a uniform system in my Battalion—and for this purpose I wish the Soldiers to wear black half Gaters and to have black feathers with a red top and for the Music a red feather with a black top—these will I think add very much to the...
2213From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 14 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
A reinforcement of about five hundred men will march from this quarter for the Western Army in the course of the ensuing month—I have written to the QM General directing him to provide the necessary boats for transporting conveying them down the Ohio—This information may be is given to you in order that any measures that you may be prepared to take any measures which the case may call for in...
2214From Alexander Hamilton to John Wilkins, Jr., 14 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
A reinforcement of about five hundred men will march from this quarter for the Western Army in the course of the ensuing month—You will have the necessary boats prepared for conveying them to down the Ohio—Enclosed is an extract from of a letter just received from Col. Hamtramck who with whom you will concert— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How and H, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2215From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 14 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The resignations of Captain Patterson and Lieutenant Cuyler of the twelfth regiment have been accepted— You will inform them accordingly— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2216To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 14 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 10 instant, enclosing the resignations of Captain Patterson and Lieut Cuyler of the twelfth regiment and Lieutenant Robinson of the first. You will be pleased to inform those Gentlemen that their resignations have been accepted. I enclose you a Copy of a letter from Lt. Col Butler dated the fourth instant. I am Sir with great respect ( LS , Hamilton Papers,...
2217To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 14 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The Soldier which I sent to Capt. Bissell has return’d with a Letter from the Capt., in Consequence of bad wether & bad Roads he did not march untill the 12th Instant and then met my Orders within a few miles of Westminster, and has Return’d back. I have not hear’d whether Capt. McClary has march’d or not; but expect that he has— ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2218To Alexander Hamilton from Josiah Parker, 14 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I take the liberty to recommend my friend Lt. John Hancock of the Artillerists & Engineers to your Civilities; He is a Young Gentn. who I feel much interest in and flatter myself you will find him worthy of your confidence very respectfully I have the honor to be yr. Mo. Ob. Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2219To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Underwood, 14 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your friendly letter of the 7th. March I Received this day, which will ever place me under obligations to yr. Excellency, I do assure you it is my wish to Continue in the army If it will not injure the public service for me to be Stationd in Virginia or any of the Atlantic States, my only reason for Resign’g was my ill state of health & knowing should I be sent to the Western Country I could...
2220To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 14 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
In consequence of your Letter of the 10th. inst. I have made enquiry into the case of the claim of Daniel Jones, relative to the enlistment of Henry Fennimore a soldier or rather a Corporal of the 11th. Regt. Inclosed I have the honor of submitting the report of the officer Commanding the 11th. in Camp, on the subject, and shall of course, pause for your further orders. I have the Honor to be,...
2221To John Adams from William Griffith, 13 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
I take the liberty of requesting your Excel lencys acceptance of the inclosed address to the Citizens of Burlington on the 22d. of feby. last:— I could not have offered an apology for this upon any other subject; but I persuade myself feeblest attempt to honor the memory of General Washington, will be received with pleasure, by his most distinguished friend Co-patriot, and successor: I am sir,...
2222Petition of William Buss, 13 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
That Your petitioner has been Inlisted since the 3d Day of September 1799, in the 11th Regt. Infantry, from which period to the 10th. Day of December, he has done his Duty, as well in the Ranks; as building the Hutts, by which work he has unfortunately by the stroke of an Axe, lost his Thumb, which he presumes renders him unfit and disabled from serving his Country— Your Petitioner begs leave...
2223To James Madison from Christopher McPherson, 13 April 1800 (Madison Papers)
I arrived here without Accident at half past 2’oClock. The Horses performed Most admirably. Tyre informed me on the road it was reduced to almost a Certainty with him, that at this particular period of the Year—there Could not have been hired in his ⟨nei⟩ghborhood a Horse for the present distance for any Sum in reason. This with the Family going off tomorrow on the Same Horses—and other...
2224From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 13 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 6th. came to hand last night. mr Erving had left town two days before: however it will go tomorrow morning by a private hand. it will much more than satisfy him. I am persuaded he will recieve it with extreme pleasure. I either expressed myself badly in my letter, or you have understood the expressions too generally. I never doubted the impropriety of our adopting as a system...
2225I. To William Short, 13 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you on the 26th. of Mar. by a conveyance which occurred suddenly, merely to inform you that I should soon forward you a full state of your affairs. I then also explained the circumstances which prevented my writing to you the last year. I have to acknolege the receipt of your’s from Jagouville Aug. 6. 98. & from Paris Aug. 24. & Oct. 9. 98. on the general subjects of business, and...
2226III. Statement of Account with William Short, [ca. 13 April–May 1800] (Jefferson Papers)
William Short in account with Th: Jefferson 1793. Cr. Dollars Nov. 22. By cash of Patrick Kennon 109.83 [1794.] Jan. 1. By int. on stock recd. from US. (by self.) 390.62 Apr. 1. By do. (J. Ross.) 390.62 July 1. By do. Lownes 390.62 Oct. 1.
2227IV. Statement of John Barnes’s Account with William Short, [ca. 13 April—May 1800] (Jefferson Papers)
John Barnes in account with William Short 1799. Dr. Dollars Jan. 1. To int. & princip. of stock now recd. of US. 620.16 9. To Th:J.’s draught on G. Jefferson 1200. Feb. 22. To do. 900. 25. To do. 150. Apr. 2. To a quarter’s int. of stock from US. 313. July. 2.
2228To John Adams from James McHenry, 12 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
In the hurry of copying my letter of the 2d. instant, which I had the honor of delivering to you yesterday, I find an error escaped my notice, in the 22d. page 14th. line from the top—the word four being inserted instead of the word six —which was intended. I am Sir / with the greatest respect / your most obedient / humble servant DLC : James McHenry Papers.
2229From John Adams to United States Senate, 12 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
I nominate Joseph Forman of Maryland to be Consul of the United States at Rotterdam in the place of John Beeldermaker deceased. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
2230To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 12 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have this moment received yours of the 10th. Inclosing a Letter from Daniel Jones of Philadelphia addressed to The Secretary of War of the 5th. inst. I shall most assuredly attend pointedly to your request, and make enquiry into the case, and report the Circumstances without delay—I have the Honor to be, with great respect Sir, Your most Obedt Humble Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library...
2231To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 12 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my duty to present the Inclosed Letter from the Surgeon of the 13th. Regt. addressed to me, with a Copy of my answer— I understand the medicine was supplied on the order of the D. Qr. Mr. Genl. by Mr. Dayton the Contractor— I must solicit your interference on this important point, and doubt not if you favour us with it, but we shall be well supplied in future— I have had many unpleasant...
2232From Thomas Jefferson to Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 12 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
You have a mind, active, highly informed, and benevolent. I avail myself of all these qualities in addressing to you the following request. I mentioned to you when you were here, that we had in contemplation in Virginia to establish an university or college on a reformed plan: omitting those branches of science no longer useful or valued, tho hitherto kept up in all colleges, and introducing...
2233To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 12 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
We received your favor of March 31. yesterday and learn with great joy that your next will order your horses—that of the 4th. March I thought I had acknowledged but find it slipped me: those of the 7. & 9. have not yet reached me. I cannot express the feelings your kindness excite: I was really on the point of ruin from my own neglect: I knew all along that I should not have one moment when...
2234From Thomas Jefferson to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 12 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
According to what I mentioned when I had the honor of a conference with you on the subject of the 9000. Doll. due from the US. to mr Short for salary, I now inclose you the assumpsit of messrs. Pendleton and Lyons for the paiment of a sum of money due on a decree, which assumpsit was sent to me by mr Randolph, who stated the amount thus. the original debt £788. 5. 7 sterl. 20. years int. @ 5....
2235Mary Smith Cranch to Abigail Adams, 11 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
My fears are all alive. cousin Thomas wrote mr Cranch that his Mother was not so well as she had been. I have observ’d many threatnings for some weeks past, many cares upon the mind some perplexities—all to be revolv’d when the Head is laid upon the Pillow added to the Rhumaick affections which march generally produces— surely here are causes enough to make me fear that sickness is the cause...
2236From John Adams to Thomas Johnson, Jr., 11 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
I received this morning your favor of the 8th, from Georgetown with all the pleasure that we usually receive from seeing the face of an old friend, long esteemed, respected, & beloved. I envy you however that vivacity of youth with which you write and even that firm & steady hand, which appears in every character. For my own part I see no immediate prospect of an awfull crisis more terrifying,...
2237To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 11 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor to lay before the President sundry recommendations of Joseph Forman of Baltimore to be appointed a Consul in France. Mr. Lloyd, Senator from Maryland, knowing that the Consulate of Rotterdam is vacant, by the death of John Baeldemaker, informs that that place would be accepted my Mr. Forman, and solicited that the nomination might be made. MHi : Adams Papers.
2238To Alexander Hamilton from John Jay, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Benjn. Cornwell and John Coles both of Schoharie, privates in capt. Andrew Whites Compy. of the 12 Regt. have just been with me, and with much Indignation complain of their officers. Cornwell says that he was enlisted by Lt. Tobias B. Cuyler or Schuyler (I am not certain which) about last new Year—that he was promised 12 Dollrs. Bounty on arriving at the place of Rendevous, Stillwater—that he...
2239To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I duly received your favour of the 27th Ultimo. The enclosed copy of a letter from me to Coll. Josiah Parker of Congress will shew you the present situation of Capt. Blackburn. From his (Coll. P’s) letter you will find an application made to me relative to Capn. Sparkes and my reference to you. I remain with great respect & esteem your most obedt. Servt. LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
2240From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 29th of March with it’s enclosure, and have Captain George Demler being dead I can not say what ought to be done in respect to the ballance due from in this case relative I have written to Lt. Hyde requesting him to state to me the causes which have retarded a the settlement of his Accounts. You may rely be assured I shall omit no measures that may be...
2241From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a copy of a letter which I have just received from Colonel Ogden—Your attention has been heretofore called to the subject of it, but I — think it proper again to submit to you my ideas— When vacancies happen the Officers next in order are entitled to fill them—Delay in promoting such Officers is a violation of their right—It is calculated also to impress upon their minds a most...
2242From Alexander Hamilton to John Wheelock, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honored with your letter of the second ultimo instant. It gives me pleasure, from the interests you take in the success of Captain Dunham, to inform you that, he has been appo received the appointment of Brigade Major Inspector which is the equivalent of the one you mention— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2243From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
A recruiting party was, some time since, established under at Salisbury in N Carolina under the direction of Captain Bird It appears from the representations that have been made to me that this party is to destitute of the service has not proceeded from the want of Clothing. You will therefore have a sufficient quantity forwarded for a complete company—This is to be in addition to the Clothing...
2244To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
By this days mail I have Recd. yours of the 29th. March—as I had before order’d Capt. Bissell to march Yesterday with his Recruits for this Place and Capt McClary is Immediately on Receiving the order which I sent him; I was at a Stand whether to Let them come on, or to order Bissell to Return and McClary to holt at Westminster, I Took the opinion of Govenr. Tichenor, who was Clearly of...
2245To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
William Hill a soldier of the 12th. Regt. a few Day’s past, having been to a neighbouring Dram shop, where he was induce d to take a glass too-much, deserted, and was taken at the fishing place, on staten Island—and brought back to the Regiment—his Conduct is the cause of great distress to himself, and his associates, the best Soldiers of the Regiment they have shewn extream sensibility on the...
2246To James Madison from Stephen Moylan, 11 April 1800 (Madison Papers)
When I last wrote you I sent the account as it stands on my books, on which a balance was due to you of £14. this money , I have since paid 14 dol. 50 cents for the water tax of 1799 which is to your debit. I have mislaid your last letter to me, tho I know it is amongst my papers, the substance of it is strong on my memory, the consequence of its receipt Mr. Barnes must have informd you, I...
2247To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Livingston, 11 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
The prevalence if not the very existence of republicanism in the U States depends so much on the event of our ensuing Election that I am persuaded Sir you can not be indifferent to our prospects and will excuse the liberty I take of communicating them. It is impossible yet to obtain any certain information from the distant Counties. that which I have receved from the more central parts...
2248William Smith Shaw to Abigail Adams, 10 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
I have the Honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of the 30 th. I am much gratified that the proceedings of this Brigade meets with your approbation, I hope it will be entitled to your good opinion & wishes to the end of—its military Career— my assiduities and pointed attention shall not be wanting— I have daily causes of exultation, and am very frequently complimented, By The...
2249From John Adams to James McHenry, 10 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
The inclosed resolution of the Senate of the 9th of this month is referred by the President of the United States to the Secretary of War, who is requested to report to the President, to be laid before the Senate, conformably to their request as early as possible. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
2250From John Adams to United States Senate, 10 April 1800 (Adams Papers)
I nominate Joseph Beale of Massachusetts to be a Lieutenant in the Navy George Washington Few of Rhode Island to be a Lieutenant in the Navy. Charles Webb of Virginia to be a Surgeon’s mate in the navy. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.