821From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received a letter from Lieutenant Richmond, in which I am informed that no Cloathing has yet arrived at Bennington. You will be pleased to inform me immediately what measures you have taken in the case— With great consideration I am Sir Yr. ob Servt ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How,...
822From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to send you the enclosed paper and request that you will immediately deliver to Captain Stille the Sum of 242. 2. Two hundred and forty two dollars and two Cents—You will take from Capn Stille an accountable receipt as the thing cannot now be definitively settled— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; copy, New-York Historical Society, New...
823From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You have been apprised of the very s erious charges which were preferred by Capt. B ruff against Major Rivardi. They were of a nature to render an inquiry indispensable. There did not exist at Niagara nor could be spared from any of the Posts nearer than D’Etroit a sufficient number of Officers to form the Court, and there might have been some difficulty as to adequate intelligence and...
824From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a letter from Major Huntingdon of the thirteenth regiment in which he offers a resignation of his commission. I regret the cir that circumstances should have lead led the Major to this step, but as the matter is situated, you will, I trust, see the propriety of accepting I presume you will think it proper to accept the resignation. I request an answer on this subject to know...
825From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have omitted giving orders for the repair of the barracks at Carlisle on two grounds— It was not contemplated to send more than the tenth regiment to this place, and I supposed that the order for the march of the regiment would have been accompanied with directions for of the necessary requisite repairs. The tenth regiment is under the command of General Pinckney, and I took it for granted...
826From Alexander Hamilton to John Walker, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the tenth of this month— Your pretensions on the subject of rank have been stated to the Secretary of War with whom it will lie to decide the point. I am collecting information as to fit characters for the post of Division Inspector—various circumstances, some of which have no relation are collateral to the merit of the candidates, will govern me on the occasion—...
827From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Cass, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the twenty third of this month— From the orders which have been given to Captain Shoemaker, he must, by this time, be well advanced on his march to Pittsburgh. I do not, therefore, think it expedient to issue that comply with your request W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
828From Alexander Hamilton to Russell Bissell, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the 15th inst. and trust that, before this reaches you, Major Bewell will have arrived at Bennington, and you will have reported yourself to him agreeably to your orders— With ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
829From Alexander Hamilton to William Simmons, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have directed Ebenezer Stevens Esr. to sell the four horses that were purchased for the accommodation of Major Hoops and Captain Stille lately sent on public service to Niagara. I have likewise directed Elias B. Dayton Esr. Contractor for New Jersey to sell a baggage waggon and four horses purchased for Maj the use of Major General Pinckney— I mention these things to you as they will be...
830From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 23 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The near approach of a Session of Congress will naturally lead you to the consideration of such measures for the improvement of our military System as may require legislative Sanction. Under this impression, I am induced now to present to you some objects, which appear to me very interesting, and shall take the liberty to add, hereafter, such others as shall have occurred. One which I have...