381From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 13 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to transmit the proceedings of a Court Martial in the trial of Lt. Kreemer of the first Regiment of Infantry. Th e offences charged agains t him are of a nature to merit fully the punishment and they are satisfactorily established. General Wilkinson adds that from the prevalence of the practice which is the foundation of the other irregularities disorders has obtai ne d so...
382From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 13 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Col. Reid informs me that Lieutt. Walker has been nominated as Paymaster to his regiment, and I would recommend a confirmation of the choice. Raleigh has been fixed upon as the rendezvous for the sixth regiment, and I have to request you to give such further instructions respecting the transmission of Clothing and other Articles to that place as circumstances may render necessary. With great...
383From John Adams to James McHenry, 14 August 1799 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed are is a letter from Judge Bourne of Rhode Island recommending Dr Benjamin Mason to be a surgeon & physician. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
384From John Adams to James McHenry, 16 August 1799 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed is a letter from Augustus de Grasse. I know not why his pay is withheld I pray you to make some inquiry into this gentlemans affair, & let me know the result. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
385From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 19 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I return you the papers of Mr. Williams which you sent me at his desire for perusal. The explanation and your final opinion of the affair have given me pleasure, as I should be sorry that any circumstance of improper conduct should have stood in the way of the employment of Mr. Williams. I regret extremely that obstacles should exist to the requiring of the resignation of Mr. Francis. You are...
386From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 19 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, August 19, 1799. Asks what “the rate of allowance to which officers are entitled for their retained rations” is and how the allowance is obtained. Agrees with McHenry’s decision to defer the appointment of cadets, but thinks that “in the meantime … it will be well to appoint two Cadets to each regiment … to act as ensigns.” States that he has received “Pressing applications” for...
387From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 19 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to apologise for not having repleid sooner to your letter transmitting one to you from the Accountant of the War Department dated the 6th of July last. The affair of Lt. Leonard stands thus—It having been determined to have his party innoculated for the small pox at Bedlows Island, it became necessary to make some repairs to the — buildings there which had been used as Hospitals and...
388From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 20 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The persons whose application is enclosed have been employed to suppl by the agents of this State to supply it’s military stores with cannon balls and bombs; and from the information I have received I have good reason to beleive that their means are competent, and that they have given satisfaction to their employers. With great consideration I am, Sir, &c: &c: ( Df , in the handwriting of...
389From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 20 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Not finding at present any conveyance by Water from this place to Charleston, I take the liberty request you will forward the inclosed to General Pinckney by the first conveyance oppor tunity of the kind from your City With great respect &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
390From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 21 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 16 instant respecting Cloathing for the Western army did not reach me till yesterday. It has been referred to General Wilkinson and no time will be lost in complying with its object. I have maturely considered the proposition in your letter of the 17th for stationing three Regiments at Carlisle in Pensylvania and I am of opinion that the measure is not expedient. Considering...