1From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 26 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have examined the Scale on which transportation of private stores is proposed to be allowed to officers stationed at remote posts. It appears to me to be a proper one, and, as far as my sanction is necessary, it is given— With consideration I am, Sir, yr. obt ser. ( LS , The Andre deCoppet Collection, Princeton University Library; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers,...
2From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 26 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lt. Hook states to me that he is in real distress, and requests that he may be furnished with transportation to Norfolk. He is entitled to travelling expences, and if you could enter into some arrangement for facilitating the means of his departure, by anticipation of his allowance it would be agreeable to me— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown and Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library...
3From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 13 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is an account sent me by to me by Lieutenant Hooke. He mentions that the account was forwarded thro’ your advice, and that, you had informed him that similar charges had been allowed. I have supposed that an officer, upon receiving his appointment, bears the expence of repairing to his station—Afterwards, if he is detached on service, travelling expences are allowed him—However, if a...
4From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 14 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
A reinforcement of about five hundred men will march from this quarter for the Western Army in the course of the ensuing month—I have written to the QM General directing him to provide the necessary boats for transporting conveying them down the Ohio—This information may be is given to you in order that any measures that you may be prepared to take any measures which the case may call for in...
5From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 13 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I request that you will be pleased to forward the enclosed by the firs letters to Major Freeman & Capt. Huger, by the first water Conveyance from Charleston your City— With— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 13 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
As the company to which Lieutenant Fergus belongs is ordered to this quarter, you will vary the orders directions, with respect to his transportation so as to cause him to be brought to New York instead of Alexandria. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
7From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 1 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my intention to order Captain Huger from Fort Moultrie to this place—you will make the necessary arrangements for the transportation of him and his men—The best method, if there be no danger in it, will be by water—You will be pleased to inform me of the plan which you may adopt for the purpose previously to my giving orders— Enclosed is a return of The company under the command of...
8From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 18 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of yesterday with its enclosure. The letter in which Col. Parker requests that funds may be forwarded for the performance of the Contract entered into on the part of the U States was dated the twenty eighth of November— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
9From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 14 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am just informed by Colonel Parker that the price of the land which has been purchased for public use is Two thousand seven hundred and seventy two dollars, and that the first of January next is the time fixed by contract for the payment of the money. It is of importance that the Contracts of the government should be strictly executed—You will therefore not fail to have Colonel Parker...
10From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 3 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutenant Fergus has been put under marching orders for Alexandria in Virginia, but there has been so great a delay in the business that he will probably not set out before the Spring— You will take care that he be provided with all necessaries when he the means of transportation whenever he shall commence his march— The Detachment which the Officer commands contains between twenty and thirty...