1From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 3 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
John Dover junr, son of John Dover of this city, enlisted under the name of John Thompson between nine and ten years ago. He reenlisted about two years since in Capn. McClary’s company, and is at present at Detroit, still passing under the name of John Thompson. The Father of this person has procured a substitute for him who has been approved. A letter was written some time since to Niagara...
2From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 27 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It is very important in Tactics to ascertain the proper length and speed of the step. For this purpose I am causing experiments to be made in various quarters —and have drawn up the enclosed paper to serve as a guide in making them. I request that you will have experiments made in all the varieties indicated, and report the result. Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers,...
3From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 7 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
In consequence of a communication, from General Wilkinson, it is fixed that the assembling of the reserved Corps on the lower parts of the Ohio shall be deferred until Autumn. You will make your arrangements accordingly. The troops arriving at Pittsburgh from this quarter are to be retained there, in order to be instructed and fitted for active service till further order. With gr Df , in the...
4From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 3 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a letter from Captain Pasteur to the S of War— I understood from G. Wilkinson that there existed some arrangement between him and the Spanish Commandant in the Floridas relative to deserters. If you know this arrangement you will have it conformed to in the present case; if not, the deserters will remain with Captain Pasteur untill the order of G. Wilkinson can be obtained— You...
5From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 7 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I am not certain whether I have or not answered your letter of the 25 of December. It is my opinion that your ordinary residence will be at Pittsburgh that you may have the immediate charge of the more Northern Posts, and be a medium of communication, between Genl. Wilkinson and myself. Your Suggestion as to a Brevet has not been unnoticed. It is impossible for me to say any thing as to the...
6From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 5 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a letter of this date to Genl. Wilkinson, which being open for your perusal will also serve as a guide in the execution of the orders you have heretofore received from that General, and will furnish you with the information you desire on several points. You will particularly observe that there are some alterations in the arrangement of the Regimental Staff. As to the concluding...
7From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, December 4, 1799. “In your letter of the fifth of October you speak in strong terms of the ignorance of particular officers of the old regiments. It is desirable that you should point out the individuals who are incapable of writing or reading. The communication will be received in confidence as it respects the individuals.” Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers,...
8From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 3 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a letter for General Wilkinson which you will be pleased to forward as soon as possible —Should you possess the information which it calls for you will communicate it— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
9From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 9 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your different letters of the 19th and 27th of September, of the 5th. 11th and 18th of October, and of the first of November have been duly received. I am much obliged to you for the particular information which they contain concerning the several posts that you have visited, and for the attention which you have given in correcting the different defects that occurred to your observation. You...
10From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 17 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you a letter from Genl Wilkinson, and you will of course take measure for carrying it into effect his measures orders into immediate effect—I am particularly anxious desirous that the troops should be transferred from Presque Isle as soon as possible. Captain Shoemaker, with a detachment of about seventy men, has recd. orders to march from Boston to Pittsburg—where he will remain during...