1To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 9 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that in obedience to your letter of the 3d April last, I arrived at Philadelphia on the 1st July following and reported myself to the secretary of war. On Commencing business at the seat of government it was understood that payment might be made under the usual forms with the exception of the warrant from the commanding officer, and payment has been made by me...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 19 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honored with your letter of the 14th instant. I have been so long absent in the western country that I am entirely unacquainted with the officers of the new Regiments, and therefore shall be obliged if you will please point out one whom you may consider as a suitable character to act as deputy paymaster to your district, and reside at your head quarters. Although the law vests me...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Trenton, September 25, 1799. “I have received your two letters of the 23rd Instant. I am in the act of complying with all therein required; but as I have to apportion the sums of money to the different Regiments, and obtain seperate drafts for the same out of the Bank in Philadelphia, it will necessarily consume a few days; you may however, calculate on the whole being done and the money put...
4To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 25 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Trenton, September 25, 1799. “In the pressure of business I omitted to mention in my letter of this day, that a calculation had been made previously to the receipt of yours of the 23. instant, for sending as much money to the new Regiments at this time as would discharge all arrearages of pay and subsistence up to the 30th of this month inclusive. This will amount to rather more than two...
5To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 5 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Trenton, October 5, 1799. Protests against having to send money by mail to Army officers whom he does not know. States that it has always been a rule “to make a book entry of cash received or paid, at the time of the transaction, filing the voucher at the same time.” Also writes: “As there is provision … for the travelling expences of military Officers,… whether in the first outset in...
6To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 25 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Trenton, October 25, 1799. “The secretary of war handed me your letter of the 24 instant, this morning with an authority in writing to employ an express to take money to the 8th and 9th Regiments. I am puting the business in train, and the day after tomorrow shall send the best clerk in my office, on my own horse to accomplish it. By this mode I may expect a regular account of the money on...
7To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 31 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Trenton, October 31, 1799. “The Express was on the point of departure with Money for the 8th. & 9th. Regiments, when Major Bradley arrived here and informed me that Mr. Bent Pay Master to Coll. Parkers Regiment was on the way to this Place and would be here on saturday Evening, which induced me to Suspend Sending him, as he would probably have missed the Pay Master on the Road and therefore in...
8To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 9 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, November 9, 1799. “I have offered Captain Williamson the appointment of Deputy Pay Master for that part of the army under your command and he has accepted. The bond required by law goes to him by this day’s mail to be executed; and he will immediately enter on the duties assigned to him. Had he not better come to this place on monday or tuesday next and receive his instructions,...
9To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, November 14, 1799. “I have received your letter of the 12th instant, and enclose to you a Return of all my payments since I arrived here in July last.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
10To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 16 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, November 16, 1799. “I have sent the following sums of money by this days mail. To the 14 Regiment 3893. } Dollars ” 15 do 3893. ” 16 do 1422. Captain Williamson arrived here to day. On monday the 18 instant he will be furnished with money to pay up the said three Regiments to the 30 September 1799 inclusively.” ALS
11To 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...
12To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 4 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, March 4, 1800. “… My letter to you and your answer thereto on the subject of double rations, were laid before the secretary of war, and by him referred to the Comptroller, who declined giving an opinion, but referred the subject to the entire decision of the secretary of war, whose opinion is in future, to be regarded as definitive at the treasury in all doubtful cases. The...
13To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 17 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
In pursuance of the act of the 14th of this month the Twelve additional Regiments of Infantry and the additional Cavalry officers are to be discharged on or before the 15th June 1800. They are entitled by the said law to receive three months pay as a gratuity; and I should presume that the object in this case is to have it paid promptly, together with any arrearages that may be due on the said...
14To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 21 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 20th instant, and the estimate enclosed. I sent yesterday to the 6th Regiment in north Carolina 15.000 dollars in drafts on Wilmington—these drafts will probably arrive in time to enable the paymaster of that Regiment to pay off the officers and men before the 15 June 1800. I have also, paid the balance in full to the paymaster of the 8th Regiment who was to...
15To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 5 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I informed you in a letter dated the 21st ultimo that I expected to be able to report to you on the 31st. that all my part of the pending business would be completed and it was completed on that day, with the exception of the 10th Regt. whose paymaster was detained and did not Reach this place until the 3d instant. The rolls of that Regiment are now under examination and the paymaster will be...
16To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 14 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The honorable the secretary of war, advised me in a letter dated the 21 March 1799. to remove from Cincinnati to this place, and informed me that it was intended I should repair to the seat of government as soon as I should receive orders from you to that effect. In pursuance of this advice I reached Pittsburgh on the 10th instant, and on my arrival received your favor of the 3d. April last,...
17To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 24 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the Receipt of your letter of the 21. instant. The recruiting money for Lieutenants Richmond and Blake shall be delivered to them on application. I am Respectfully Sir your most obt Sert ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
18To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 2 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have enquired particularly of Mr William Miller the Commissioner of the Revenue, respecting a Character from the 10th Regiment suitable to be appointed a deputy to reside with you. Mr. Miller strongly recommends Major George Stevenson of Pittsburg, as well qualified in all respects for the appointment—he is represented by Mr Miller who has done business with him constantly for near fifteen...
19To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The officers of cavalry are in want of their pay, and have no paymaster to act for them. It would be an accommodation to them and great convenience to me if the mode you shall devise for the appointment of paymasters to the 1st. and 2d. Artillery Regiments can be also adopted with respect to the cavalry. There is a Lieutenant William C Rogers of the cavalry who lives in Philadelphia, is spoken...
20To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a copy of General Pinckneys letter to me from Newport. I have also enclosed, unsealed, a second letter to General Pinckney accompanied by yours to me—If you approve of this communication be pleased to seal it, and let be forwarded to him. I have the honour to be Sir Your Most Obed Sevt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Charles Cotesworth Pinckney to...
21To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In answer to yours of the 1st. Inst. giving an extract from Major Jacksons Letter to you, I enclose to you a Copy of my Letter to Captain Gates which is the only communication I ever had with him; it was never intended as an instruction, but merely to show him that his Company could be paid two Months Pay with the same labour that would be required to pay one. The allusion to two months Pay is...
22To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 15 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had not an oppertunity of sending the letter to Lieut Rogers, which you Returned to me yesterday; I have it now in my possession. Mr. James Simmons a few minutes since, put the enclosed letter into my hands. I wish to know if I shall forward the letter to Lt Rogers, or not. I am very respectfully Sir yr obt Servt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing William C. Rogers to...
23To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 21 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutenant Wm. C. Rogers, Came to Trenton on saturday last, and declined the acceptance of your appointment as Paymaster to the Cavalry. Enclosed is his Letter on the subject. I could wish some other officer might be appointed to supply his place as soon as is convenient, as the applications from the officers of that Corps are frequent and importunate. I have the honor to be Sir your obt Servt...
24To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 22 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieut Lawrence and a detachment of Infantry are with Captain Morris’s Company of Artillery at Fort McHenry. Lieut Vissger and a detachment of Infantry are at Niagara under Major Rivardi—Lieutenant F L. Claiborne of the 1st. US Regiment and a detachment of Infantry are at Norfolk with Captain Blackburn’s Artillery Company. And a detachment of Infantry of the 1st. US Regiment are at West Point...
25To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 26 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In the settlement of the account for the pay and emoluments of Mr Howe your Secretary, I find there will be an exception made to that part of the voucher which charges forage for him as a Captain of dragoons, unless it is explained by you in writing, as you explained it verbally to me at the time of Settlement. to wit—That your secretary must be supposed in the nature of the case to require...
26To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 30 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major Bradley has just arrived here from Staunton on furlough from General Pinckney he represents in addition to the representations before made, that money is wanted for the officers and Recruits at Staunton and its Vicinity. that there are five distinct detachments in and about Staunton Amounting to about 220 Men whose arrears are due from different periods, and in my own estimation,...
27To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 17 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have no doubts but that Mr Brooks is competent to discharge the duty lately assigned to Lt Campbell Smith, of paying the detachments at and near Staunton &c, with fidelity and accuracy. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Campbell Smith to Swan, November 16, 1799 ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
28To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 20 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose to you a copy of the instructions given to Captain Benjamin Williamson whom I have appointed Deputy Paymaster general to reside at your head quarters. I sincerely hope the appointment will prove to be perfectly agreeable and satisfactory to you and to the army under your Command. I have furnished him with 25.000. dollars Contemplated principally for the pay forage...
29To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 26 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major Isaac Craig of Pittsburg has for several Years acted as a paymaster to the troops occasionally at Pittsburgh, and constantly to the garrisons of Forts Fayette —Franklin—Le Beouf and Presq’ isle by order of the secretary of war, and has been in the habit of drawing money for those troops and garrisons at the accountants office, and rendering vouchers to the accountant on settlement. The...
30To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 4th instant. Mr. Brooks a Cadet, in the artillery was appointed to the business of paying the troops at and near Staunton and set off on the business, about three days since. I have heard that Lt Merriweather Lewis, was coming to Wilmington to join the recruiting party there. I know him to be very capabale of a business of the kind but Mr Brooks’s appointment...