1From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 23 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request from you in the course of the day an estimate of the number of boards requisite for covering the Roofs of hutts sufficient for a Regiment of Infantry & for making bunks and benches and of their cost. likewise the quantity & price of Nails for the same purpose. With considratn I am Sir Yr Obed Ser Ebenezer Stevens Eq ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City).
2From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 27 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to request that you will provide — horses for Major Hoops and Captain Stille who are about to leave this place for Niagara. You will likewise be pleased likewise to advance fifty dollars to Capn. Stille and seventy five to Major Hoops to defray the expences of the journey— With great consn I am, Sir &c: &c: ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
3From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed you will find a return of Cloathing wanted for two companies of the 1st. and two of the 2d. Regiments of Artillerists & Engineers. You will please to attend to the procuring & forwarding of those Articles, recollecting that the principal part of the troops in question are now removed to Fort Jay— With consideration I am Sir—your obedient servt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New...
4From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 3 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed are discharges for Nine Soldiers unfit for service. You will be pleased to examine them yourself and take a note of their situations. Five of them appear to me to be in a state, which could not have escaped the recruiting officer. Tis with a view to this that I have made a personal examination & that I desire another examination by you. when you have made this examination you will...
5From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 18 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am informed by the Secretary of War that there are, at Albany, five eight inch Brass Howitzers; two of them are wanted for a particular purpose which you will cause to be transported to this place without Delay— With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. servant P.S. I request as soon as possible an estimate of the ammunition of every kind requisite for a six month seige for the following...
6From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The bearer John Meredith having been summoned sent, by my direction, to attend Court Martial at Scotch Plains as a witness, you are desired to make him a reasonable compensation for his time and Expences— With great consideration I am Sir yr. ob Servt. ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City).
7From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, [23] November [1799] (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose the plan of uniform which it is proposed to establish and request that you will employ the Taylor whom you have heretofore employed for similar purposes, to make draughts of the Coats described in the regulations—Let the draughts be made on a distinct paper—I wish to have them as soon as possible— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
8From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 10 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed I send you a Return of Cloathing wanted for Captain Irvine’s Company— You will take measures to direct it to be furnished, without delay, by the proper persons and inform Lieutenant Meminger accordingly. The troops, according to his letter being in urgent want of it— With great consideration & esteem I am Sir yr. obedt. Servant ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy,...
9From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 6 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the inclosed Return of Surgical Instruments &c. at Fort Niagara. It has by some accident remained unattended to; you will observe also a Return for Medicine and Hospital Stores for the present year of which I request you to furnish promptly an adequate supply. with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Servt. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
10From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 26 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, June 26, 1799. “In consequence of the reference to me by the Secy. of War in the letter which you shewed me, respecting Mr. Mangin’s compensation, I give it as my opinion that you pay him the four Dollars per day for the times of his employment which you have heretofore stated to me.… You have informed me that at the time of employing Mr. Mangin you promised him compensation at the...
11From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 7 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose a letter from Dr. Genet together with his account, the settlement of which he requests may take place as speedily as possible; but he has, as you will see, purposely omitted fixing any rate for his services. You will therefore please to fill up the blank, calculating the compensation due to him for the time of his service, on the principle of his receiving the emoluments of a...
12From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 5 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you returns of the 1 of May 1799 to be disposed of according to your general instruction I observe a considrable deficiency of some articles particularly powder. Before you transmit the returns you will examine them particularly and report to me a statement of such articles as you are of opinion ought to be forwarded. The Garrison may be considered as consisting of Two hundred & fifty...
13From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 11 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Deputy Paymaster General being shortly expected in this City, Quarters of course, must be provided for him—I am informed that a suitable house is to be had in Greenwich Street, near the Albany Bason; which I request you to engage for his and the Adjutant General’s Offices—Application is to be made to Mr. Euen at No. 46 Greenwich Street, or, at his Counting house, Corner of Gouverneur’s...
14From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 11 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I approve of your engaging the house which you mention in your letter of today as the Quarters of the Adjutant General. With great consideration I am Sir yr obed sr ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
15From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 31 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You are requested to provide and ship immediately for the use of the Western Army, the Medicines and Hospital Stores mentioned in the Invoice inclosed. With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. Servt. Doctor Bacon, between St Pauls & Liberty Street— ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers,...
16From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 24 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I understand from the Secretary of War, that in the capacity of Agent for the War Department I am to look to you for the Duties usually performed by the Quarter Master General, Clothier General and Commissary of Military Stores. I shall look to you accordingly for these services, and therefore shall direct all returns relating to the proper objects to be made to you, in the Expectation that...
17From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 19 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I sometime since desired Major Hoops to take an arrangement with you for mustering the troops under his command. But a few days before I left New York, I understood from Lt Dayton that the Muster had not taken place. If not done I request that it may be immediately done. Before I leave this place I shall arrange definitively with the Secy of War the affair of your compensation. With great...
18From 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...
19From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 17 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is Mr Bauman’s account for postage of letters, which I request you to pay with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Servt. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
20From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 28 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major Hoops and Captain Stille will have occasion for four horses on their journey to Niagara. You will therefore be pleased to provide them with that number— With great consideration I am, Sir yr. obt ser. ( LS , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
21From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is proper, from the particular situation of General Wilkinson, that his expences should be defrayed by the government. I have therefore to request that you will, without delay, provide sea stores for him and his suite. Relying on the delicacy of the General I refer you to him for a particular designation of the articles. You will find, in the Return of Articles necessary for Captain...
22From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 1 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
a due proportion of Shells must be sent with the Howit zers destined to the Barrier post on the Mississippi— Yr Ob Sr ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
23From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 15 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
There being no other existing provision for the purpose—You will in future furnish Hospital Stores to the troops within this State. None of the component parts of the ration come, however, within this description. These will continue to be furnished by the Contractor. With great consideration I am Sir Yr. ob. Servt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of...
24From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
on reflecting upon the hutt you propose some difficulty has occurred. The Albany Board being only 14 feet I suppose there will be only 12 feet in the clear —The Chimney will occupy inside two feet & this will leave only 10 feet one way for berths which will not be enough as the berths ought to be six feet long. Be so good as to explain this by return of the bearer. Yrs. As I have gone am going...
25From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 21 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of yesterday. I had thought that I had given you a written direction relative to the Clothing for the Artillery; but upon examining my files I do not find any—I will recollect however your shewing me a written letter from the Secy. of War relative to Clothing on the subject, and my giving you authority to procure Clothing, but to What extent my memory does not...
26From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 22 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
From the representations which have come to me from different Quarters it appears to me proper to adopt the scale at foot as that by which the articles mentioned in it ought to be furnished for the purpose of hutting the troops. But as the Regiments are not complete two thirds in each case will suffice. I request therefore that you will increase the supplies according to this rule and that no...
27From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 19 November 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
Since my arrival here I have received three letters from you to the contents of which I have attended though my engagements have not before admitted a reply. If I recollect rightly the law of the State, it authorises, and in my opinion expediency requires, that the sum requisite to complete the batteries undertaken by order of the Military Committee, in addition to the 50000 Dollars provided...
28From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 29 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased to provide, as soon as possible, for the use of the corps of Artillerists under the command of General Wilkinson, the following instruments. A Theodolite, a sextant, a circumferenter with a chain, and three Setts of packetts instruments— With great consideration I am, Sir yr. obedt. servt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas...
29From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 7 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In the letter which I wrote you to day, there was a mistake in the quantity of boards and nails ordered to be procured—This is therefore to desire you to procure double the quantity, mentioned in that letter, of each— With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. Servant ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
30From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 16 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request that you will provide without delay a Trusty person to go as express to West Point. He must be also an active person & have a good horse. He will set out some time this afternoon—When ready let him call upon me Yrs. ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City). Endorsed by Stevens: "Ansd 17." Letter not found.
31From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 2[8] September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have this moment received your letter and the plan & estimate of huts, accompanying—and request the favor of an Interview on the Subject on Monday morning. In answer to yours of the 23d. inst.—the Cloathing mentioned is for a recruiting party of the 2nd. Regiment; whose operations are to be carried on in the State of Vermont. With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. servt. ( LS ,...
32From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 10 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt Henrys company of Artillerists is at Powles Hook. Being destined for New Port Rhode Island you will concert with Capt Henry the proper measures for conveying them thither without delay With great considn Sir Yr. Obed Serv Let the Company be removed for the Present to Governors Island ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton...
33From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 23 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
General Hamilton’s compliments to General Stevens, would be glad to be informed whether he has received advice of the arrival of the Stores shipped in April last for Niagara, of which an Invoice was sent this morning— (L, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City).
34From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed you will find an account of Postage for the month of December which you will please to Discharge. With great consideration I am Sir yr. ob. Servt. I want the communication on the subject of the objections to yr. Accot ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown and H, Emmet Collection, MS Division, New York Public Library; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library...
35From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 26 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I cannot consent at present to the alteration which you propose in the military Cloathing. As a Supply has been for the most part provided for the present year, and it would create a disagreeable Variety of Colours in the dress of the Soldiers. With great consideration I am Sir Yr. obedt. Servt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton...
36From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 18 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 5th. instant has been received— It is my wish that the houses at present occupied as Offices, and Quarters for the Officers attached to me, and to the Adjutant and D. Paymaster Generals be retained for the ensuing year—you will take measures accordingly— With great consideration I am Sir yr. ob Servt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy, in the...
37From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 16 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, March 16, 1799. “You have been requested to provide a competent person to attend in quality of Quarter Master, the detachment of Troops which is to proceed from Fort Jay on Monday next.…” LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see James McHenry to H, March 15, 1799 ; H to William R. Boote, March 16,...
38From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 16 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request that you will without delay forward by Water to Albany the Cloathing which has been sent to your care for the Detachment under the command of Lt Leonard. Let it be addressed to the Agent for the Contractor to be by him delivered to Lt Leonard. If upon enquiry no opportunity for Albany is likely speedily to occur, you will please to inform me. With great esteem I am Sir Your Obed Serv...
39From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 23 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a return of Clothing wanted for the use of Captain Cochran’s company of Artillerists and Engineers at Fort Mifflin—I have to request that you will take the requisite measures for furnishing the supply— With great consider I am, Sir yr. obt ser. Col. Stevens ( LS , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, New-York Historical Society, New York City; ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
40From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, [21 October 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
General Stevens will please to deliver to Capt Huger the papers of the Adjutant Generals Office to be forwarded to B General Wilkinson AL , New-York Historical Society, New York City. For an explanation of the contents of this letter, see James Wilkinson to H, October 13, 1800 . Stevens endorsed this letter: “Genl Hamilton order for delivery of Ajt Genl Papers to Capt Huger for Genl Wilkinson....
41From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 6 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased to provide by purchase such a number of Common and Horsemen’s Tents as, together with those that have already been furnished, shall be sufficient to make up the complement of the twelfth and thirteenth regiments according to the peace establishments. I would thank you to discharge the enclosed account for postage which is enclosed— With great consdern. I am, Sir &c: &c. (...
42From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 22 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
General Hamilton presents his compliments to General Stevens, and would be glad to see him immediately on the Subject of the enclosed letter. (L, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
43From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 26 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request that you will make inquiry for a small house, with five convenient rooms, as Quarters for my military family, and inform me of the result. I imagine such a one may be found in Broadway, not very far from my house. I need not tell you that it should be in a situation, the most unexceptionably healthy. With great consideration I am Sir Yr. obedt. Servt. LS , New-York Historical...
44From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 17 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a return of medicine sent to me by Colonel Smith—It consists of Articles which are stated to be of immediate necessity. As it is probable, however, that the Surgeons have calculated on the troops continuing some time where they are, you will ascertain from some medical Gentleman what will be wanted for a body of twelve hundred men until the middle of next month— This will be...
45From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will please to discharge the inclosed account of Postage for the month of Sept. without delay— With great consideration Sir &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
46From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 25 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
If the Owner of the ground adjoining you will take Eight hundred pounds (£ 800) for sixteen acres including a parcel of the wood land and lying on the water the whole breadth, you will oblige me by concluding the bargain with him & I will pay the money as soon as a good title shall appear. If he will not sell a part at this rate, I request you to ascertain whether he will take Thirty pounds an...
47From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 26 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I learn with much regret that the vessel which was carrying the necessary boards to Scotch plains has been burnt in the Raritan. The season is far advanced, and I have to request that you will make every exertion in order to the replacing of the boards which have been unfortunately destroyed. I am also informed that the tools necessary for hutting have not reached the place of winter Quarters....
48From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 20 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I return you the letter of the 12th. instant from the Secretary of War to you. The Cloathing for the sixteenth Regiment is to be forwarded in the following proportions—to Rhode Island for three Companies, to New Hampshire (Portsmouth) for four Companies, to Vermont (Bennington) for three Companies. I send you a list (as far as I know them) for your future Government, of the Agents for the War...
49From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 22 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I wish to be informed what number of men the buildings formerly of Greenleaf at East-Chester could accommodate as Winter Quarters, and the same as to the Buildings on this Island which belonged to Mr. Dickson and were employed in a Cotton Manufactory. I am also desirous to know as soon as may be whether a fit position for hutting three Regiments (well provided consequently with wood and water)...
50From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 11 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request you immediately to purchase for public account three horses which are destined for the use of some officers intended to be sent to Niagara. It is wished that it may be done without delay. It is not necessary to procure fine horses but good serviceable ones adequate to the journey & which may be afterwards sold without material loss With great considn I am Sir Your Obed Sr ( ALS ,...