3781To Alexander Hamilton from John Jay, 25 January 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have hitherto postponed making any Communications to our Legislature on the Subject of fortifying the Port of New York, in Expectation of receiving the Result of your proceedings relative to that object. Be pleased to inform me when I may expect it. Since your letter to me of the 19th. of November last, & which I answered on the 26th. of that month, none from you on the Subject in question...
3782To Alexander Hamilton from Theodore Sedgwick, 13 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Yours of the 10th. I recd. yesterday. The events in the executive department you know. Their effects, on the federal party, are such as you can as well determine by reflection, as I could detail. Would to Heaven you was here, but it is too late. There shall be a meeting of such men who remain here, and who can be perfectly confided in. I will inform you of the result. Every tormenting passion...
3783To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 11 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of receiving your letter of the 25th. Ultimo & comunicated its contents to Doctor Coffin who is making his arrangements in consequence—I Shall take on me the responsibility of all his Accounts as Quarter Master & hope that the arrival of Some officer capable of conducting the business of that Department will Soon relieve me of the Task. I received also General orders of the...
3784To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 17 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is represented to me that there are Barracks, and other public Buildings, heretofore used as Stores, and Work-Shops, but capable of being converted into Barracks, near the Borough of Carlisle in the State of Pennsylvania, which would commodiously quarter three Regiments. Repairs were ordered to the Roofs of these buildings some time since, to save them from premature decay. I purpose...
3785To Alexander Hamilton from George Tillinghast, 26 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Having the Honor to sustain a Commission of Captain of Infantry under the late appointments for the additional Army, and presuming that any Information relative to former appointments in the United States’ Service, might not prove unacceptable towards the arrangements which may finally be adopted with Respect to Rank, I avail myself of the good offices of Col. John S. Dexter to forward you...
3786To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 28 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
As it is more easy to avoid an expence than to persuade the war Departnt. to pay for it, when it is incurred, I have the honor of submitting to your approbation, the following plan for me this approaching winter. You ordered me, for the Winter, at or near New york Major Hoops & myself are to execute the duty which you will prescribe. The immoderate expences attending the spending of a Winter...
3787To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 29 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Captain Joseph Brock of the 4. regiment of Infantry who is now recruiting at Fredericksburg has written to me for a supply of Clothing arms and accoutrements. Previously to my taking order thereon I request you would inform me whether it is your intention to continue Mr Brock on the recruiting service or to order him with his recruits to join his regiment in Tennessee— I am Sir with respect...
3788To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 11 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 1st. of October and shall always feel myself happy in complying with your Orders. Also yours of the 6th. Inst. and have sent a Copy to Major Tousard who is arrived at Newport also given directions to Captain Littlefield & Company to be conveyed immediately to Fort Jay, and when he arrives to give you information. Captain Stoddard’s Company has had a long...
3789To Alexander Hamilton from Marquis de La Tour du Pin, 15 July 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
London, July 15, 1798. “j’ai eu l’honneur de vous écrire, Monsieur, vers le mois de mars dernier.… ma lettre en renfermoit une pour Mss. le Roy, Bayard, et mc Evers, et une pour m nicholas olive negotian a newyork. je n’ai recu ni d’eux, ni de vous, monsieur, aucune Reponse, ce qui fait que je viens vous importuner encore une fois. L’objet de la lettre ci jointe a messieurs le Roy &c. est de...
3790To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 14 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, January 14, 1800. “It is provided by the 4 Section of an act passed the 3d. March 1797, entituled ‘An act to amend, and repeal in part, the act intituled “an act to ascertain and fix the military establishment of the united States.” That to the brigadier while commander in chief, and to each officer while commanding a seperate post, there shall be allowed twice the number of...
3791To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 22 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Three bills of 1000 Dollars each, of those sent to Natchez in December last, have been presented for payment to day, by the house of Pratt and Kintzing of this City—Payment is suspended for the same reasons mentioned to you in my letter of the 21st. Instant—A premium of 6 per Cent was given for these bills if my informant is correct. I have the honour to be Sir Your Most Obed: Sert. I ( ALS ,...
3792To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 19 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Newport, Rhode Island, October 19, 1799. On November 6, 1799, Hamilton wrote to Tousard: “Your several letters of the third, fifth, ninth and nineteenth of October have been duly received.” Letter of October 19 not found. ]
3793To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 27 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed are the proceedings of a General Court Martial which has already been the Subject of reference and transmitted for a Decision by this Department. The several Sentences contained in the said proceedings being confirmed you will be pleased to cause them through the organ of the appropriate Officer to be promptly executed, and the proceedings returned to this Office. I am Sir, with...
3794To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 24 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have returned this evening, from veiwing, in company with Mr Bray, as well, the situations mentioned in his letter to the Secretary of War, as also, some others in the neighbourhood of New Brunswick. But two of them combine the advantages of wood and water, the one, belonging to Miss Ellis, lies within two miles of New Brunswick and contains, as is said, about sixty acres of wood land, which...
3795To Alexander Hamilton from John G. Coffin, 30 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In March 1797 I made an application to the Secretary of War for a furlough, and as this was not answered—I had occasion to renew it. On the 8th of May 1798 he wrote to Major Rivardi as follows—“Doctor Coffin’s application for a furlough will be attended to, and as soon as a Surgeon or Mate can be had to supply his place while absent, his request may be complied with.” Since this I have heard...
3796To Alexander Hamilton from Nanning J. Visscher, 1 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am well aware that the multiplicity of business which must naturally come before you, engrosses the greater part of your time. I cannot however forbear to submit to your consideration some particulars relative to myself and the post under my command—Vizt. The obtaining of Fuel which must necessarily be consumed at this post in the course of a winter is an object of no inconsiderable labor...
3797To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Porter, 14 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I received yours this day dat’d the 20 Febr’y 1800, I arriv’d at this place on the 10 of Jan’y last & with difficulty. I have learnt Since that at which time I ought of Informed you my arrivel &c my being a young officer and unacquaintd. with the Business did not now that It was necessary, which I hope you pardon. I am much pleas’d. my Commanding officers & Particular with Majr. Buell who has...
3798To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 22 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The Legislature of this State during their last Session has enacted a law ordering the Amount of the debt due to the U.S by the State of New york to be paid, during a certain number of years, on Condition that the whole should be employed on fortifying this harbour, and expended under the direction of the Secretary of War; 20,000 Dollars in the Sum appropriated for the year 1800. Employ’d in...
3799To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Brookes, 19 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have defered answering your friendly letter of the 24 Octr Untill the present Moment, in hopes My personal Appearance would of superseeded the Necessity of this Letter My Health is Much restored & my Leg in a State to admit my walking with the Assistance of a Cane, I trust a few Weeks beyond the first of Decr. will Certainly Bring Me to My station, which I ardently wish could be Effected at...
3800To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 12 November 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
Herewith you will be furnished with the Copy of a letter from the Secretary of War to me, suggesting many very important matters for consideration, and to be reported on. It is my desire, that you will bestow serious and close attention on them, and be prepared to offer your opinion on each head, when called upon. I also propose, for your consideration and opinion, a number of queries which...
3801To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 24 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter dated the 23rd: instant advising me, that you entertain doubts, whether you can act upon, (by approving or otherwise) Sentences of Courts Martial, referred to you, from the Department of War, in cases, in which the Court has been instituted by that Department, through other organs than yourself. That there is a peculiar delicacy in inflicting punishment upon...
3802To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 27 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
My dear Sir. I answer to yours (just rcd.) of the 25th inst. It will be agreeable to me to see a troop of horse completely organised, that we may ascertain, as far as it is practicable, with so small a model, the improvements of which cavalry are yet susceptible. You may write therefore an official letter on the subject proposing it, and request my final directions. I shall give them. General...
3803To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 13 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your Letter of the 22nd Decr. 1799, and will immediately proceed to execute your Orders to the best of my Ability. Agreably to your verbal Permission to choose a Cadet to assist me in that Commission, I have ordered Cadet James Wilson to perform that Duty. In order to entitle him to the Compensation for the Expenses attending his Stay in Philadelphia, it will be necessary to...
3804To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 27 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 22d. instant came by the mail of Saturday and was received by me on the Monday following, being yesterday, I am now on this day setting to execute your commission with all the dispatch in my power. I have the honor to be with the utmost respect your mo. ob. servt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
3805To Alexander Hamilton from James Gunn, [11 December 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
I have Seen a list of the names of the So. Carolina Electors. They will all Vote for Jefferson and Col. Burr. Genl. Pinckney will not get one vote. Yours Sincerely ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Gunn was a Georgia Federalist, a lawyer, and a member of the United States Senate from 1789 to 1801. See the introductory note to H to Theodore Sedgwick, May 4, 1800 .
3806To Alexander Hamilton from William North, May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Adjutant General’s Office [ New York ] May, 1800 . Lists “The difference between my report & that of Lt. Col. Commdt. Ogden respecting the Arms, Camp Equipage &c &c to be allowed to the Troops.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. See the enclosure to North to H, April 23, 1800 . No report on this subject by Aaron Ogden has been found.
3807To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 25 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Money for the Recruiting Service is not yet arrived but I have reason to believe it soon will Some time ago I issued Orders for the Officers to hold themselves in readiness to repair to the City of Raleigh or such other place as should be directed, as soon as Orders should be issued for that purpose; I have now issued Orders for them to meet at the City of Raleigh on the 15th. of July;...
3808To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 27 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed I have the honor of presenting a letter from Capt. Fondy, recommending Mr. Tobias V. Cuyler as a Candidate for a Lieutenancey in the 12th. Regt. I have not the pleasure of an acquaintance with Mr. Cuyler, but from the warmth of Capt. Fondy’s expressions relative to him, I have not the least doubt but Mr. Cuyler may with propriety be put in the scale with the other Candidates. The...
3809To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 27 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Israel Loring has this morning informed me of the communications he has made to you, on the subject of his wish to enter the service and of the refference, you have been pleased to make, to me; I have known Mr. Loring for some time, and have no reason to doubt, of his ability to fill well the station of a second lieutenant, should he be complimented with the appointment in the 12th. Regt....
3810To Alexander Hamilton from Jean Xavier Bureaux de Pusy, 16 December 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, December 16, 1800. “ Le General me Permet—I de lui rappeller qu’il a bien voulu me promettre une petite portion de l’une de ses Soires, pour lui rendre compte de mes idees Sur la defense Sont la Rade Et le port de New York Sont Susceptibles? … quelle Serait l’heure la moins incommode pour lui? ” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see James...