551From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 19 November 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I wrote you the day before yesterday by express. Nothing material remains to be said. The army is generally in motion homeward; the Virginia line by way of Morgan Town to Winchester &c. The Maryland by way of Union Town to Williamsport &c. The Pensylvania & New Jersey by the old Pensylvania route to Bedford. The Judiciary is industrious in prosecuting the examinations of prisoners among whom...
552To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 19 November 1794 (Washington Papers)
I wrote you the day before yesterday by express. Nothing material remains to be said. The army is generally in motion homeward. the Virginia line by way of Morgan Town to Winchester &c. The Maryland by way of Union Town to Williamsport &c. The Pensylvania & New Jersey by the old Pensylvania route to Bedford—The Judiciary is industrious in prosecuting the examinations of prisoners among whom...
553From Alexander Hamilton to Presley Neville, 18 November 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I hereby appoint you Agent for procuring supplies in the Western Country for the use of the army with a Compensation of two hundred and fifty dollars per annum in lieu of Commission. The purchase of Whiskey is the first object which will engage your attention concerning which you will receive directions from the Commissioners of the Revenue. Permission will be given to the distillers to pay in...
554From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Miller, 17 November 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
It has already been settled that an Office of Inspection is to be opened in each of the counties of this Survey. It remains to settle what is to be done with regard to unpaid arrears. As it has so happened that Offices have not been regularly opened in some of the Counties which would involve legal difficulties in the collection of arrears, and as that collection if extended to the arrears for...
555From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 17 November 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I wrote to you two days since by express from Washington. The judiciary corps with myself arrived here last Evening. The list of prisoners has been very considerably increased, probably to the amount of 150 but it is not yet so digested as to be forwarded. Governor Lee just informs me that he has received a letter from Marietta advising him of the apprehending of John Holcroff the reputed Tom...
556To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 17 November 1794 (Washington Papers)
I wrote to you two days since by express from Washington. The judiciary corps with m⟨y⟩ self arrived here last Evening. The list of prisoners has been very considerably increased, probably to the amount of 150 but it is not yet so digested as to be forwarded. Governor Lee just informs me that he has received a letter from Marietta advising him of the apprehending of John Holcroff the reputed...
557From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 15 November 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you three Days since by Mr. Vaughan. Nothing material has since occurred; except that a number of persons have been apprehended. Twenty of them are in confinement at this place—others have not yet arrived. Several of those in confinement are fit subjects for examples and it is probable from the evidence already collected & what is expected that enough for that...
558To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 15 November 1794 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you three Days since by Mr Vaughan. Nothing material has since occurred; except that a number of persons have been apprehended. Twenty of them are in confinement at this place—others have not yet arrived. Several of those in confinement are fit subjects for examples and it is probable from the evidence already collected & what is expected that enough for that...
559From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Lee, 13 November 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
If it has not been already done, I beg leave to recommend, that the routes of the troops under your command back to their respective homes and the place of discharge be immediately fixed and notified to the heads of the respective Staff Departments; in order that the requisite provision of every kind may be timely made. I will also thank you for a correspondent communication to me that the...
560From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 11 November 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor of your note of the 5 instant. Tomorrow the measures for apprehending persons & seizing stills will be carried into effect. I hope there will be found characters fit for examples & who can be made so. Col Hamilton Sheriff is now at our quarters come to make a voluntary surrender of himself. It is not yet certain how much can be proved against him; but otherwise he is a very...
561Alexander Hamilton, Richard Peters, and William Rawle to David Lenox, 11 November 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Altho’ we have uniformly during the present Operation received perfect Satisfaction from your Firmness & Exertion in the Duties of your Office, yet we have, with sincere Sympathy, observed the Torture of your Mind, agitated between a Sense of public Duty & your private Affections, owing to the unpleasant Accounts you have received repeatedly of Mrs. Lenox’s Illness. We cannot withold longer...
562To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 11 November 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor of your note of the 5 instant. Tomorrow the measures for apprehending persons & seizing stills will be carried into effect —I hope there will be found characters fit for examples & who can be made so—Col. Hamilton Sheriff is now at our quarters come to make a voluntary surrender of himself—It is not yet certain how much can be proved against him; but otherwise he is a very fit...
563From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Miller, 10 November 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
It appears to me adviseable that a seizure of the Stills of delinquent distillers should be made generally within the Township of Elizabeth in Alleghany County & within the Township lying immediately on the Monongalia River on the West Side thereof from to the Virginia Line. In order to this it will be necessary to employ not only the Collectors of the Revenue heretofore appointed to act...
564From Alexander Hamilton to Tench Coxe, 8 November 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
As the Army will shortly be on the return from this Country, it is necessary to make an arrangement for the Supply. Mr Eli Williams will provide for the Virginia troops to Winchester, The Maryland troops to Williampsort, The Pensylvania Troops to Lancaster, The New Jersey troops to Trenton. The Quartermaster General will do the Same in his department. A provision remains to be made to furnish...
565From Alexander Hamilton to James O’Hara, 8 November 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Information has been received that Mr. Elliott, one of the Contractors, has been lately killed by the Savages; and Mr. Williams, his partner, has represented that this, without the aid of your department, may embarrass the measures for furnishing and forwarding the supplies required by the Commander-in-Chief. As it is all-important that these supplies should be duly furnished and conveyed to...
566From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 8 November 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Morgan with the whole of the light troops has crossed into Washington County. Dispositions of different corps are making to strike at once in the most disaffected scenes. It appears evident that to wait for preliminary investigations to apprehend the guilty upon process would defeat the object & produce delay beyond the patience of the troops or the time allowed by the season for operation....
567To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 8 November 1794 (Washington Papers)
Morgan with the whole of the light troops has crossed into Washington County. Dispositions of differents corps are making to strike at once in the most disaffected scenes. It appears evident that to wait for preliminary investigations to apprehend the guilty upon process would defeat the object & produce delay beyond the patience of the troops or the time allowed by the season for...
568From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 3 November 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have returned to this place from Union Town. A letter from Governor Lee which goes with this probably informs you of the plan of future operations —but lest it should not I shall briefly state it. The right wing is to take a position with its left towards Budds ferry & its right toward Greensburgh. The left wing is to be posted between the Yocghagani & Monongalia with its left towards the...
569To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 3 November 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have returned to this place from Union Town. A letter from Governor Lee which goes with this probably informs you of the plan of future operations —but lest it should not I shall briefly state it—The right wing is to take a position with its left towards Budds ferry & its right towards Greensburgh—The left wing is to be posted between the Yocghagani & Monongalia with its left towards the...
570From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 31 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
The New Jersey Infantry and Brigade of Cavalry are at this place. The Pensylvania Infantry will be here this Evening. The light Corps is advanced about two Miles. No official account, since that heretofore communicated has come from the left wing. But a person who came from Union-Town yesterday informs, the Morgan with the advance was there—the main body about twenty miles behind. I propose in...
571To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 31 October 1794 (Washington Papers)
The New Jersey Infantry and Brigade of Cavalry are at this place—The Pensylvania Infantry will be here this Evening—The light Corps is advanced about two Miles. No official account, since that heretofore communicated has come from the left wing —But a person who came from Union-Town yesterday informs, that Morgan with the advance was there—the main body about twenty miles behind—I propose in...
572From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus King, 30 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Our light corps, the Jersey infantry & a brigade of cavalry are about 8½ Miles in front, beyond all the Mountains. This division which has been delayed by a somewhat worse route & the incumbrance of the public stores will be at the same place this Evening. The left wing is at a corresponding point. All is essentially well—No appearance of opposition. It is of great consequence that a law...
573From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 29 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
The Light Corps with the Jersey Infantry and Brigade of Cavalry are at Indian Creek in Legonien Valley, where they continue, ’till this division get up, which will be this Evening, as the march will commence in an hour. This division had, I believe, the worst road, and was besides encumbered with all the spare Stores, which has thrown it a day’s march behind the other. But by a letter received...
574To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 29 October 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Light Corps with the Jersey Infantry and Brigade of Cavalry are at Indian Creek in Legonier Valley—where they continue ’till this division gets up, which will be this evening, as the march will commence in an hour. This division had, I believe, the worst road, and was besides encumbered with all the spare Stores, which has thrown it a day’s march behind the other. But by a letter received...
575From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 26 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
The very late arrival of the waggons the injury to a number of them & the dispersed situation of the troops render it impracticable to leave this place today as was inten[d]ed. But the baggage & stores go forward & tomorrow the troops must move. I apprehend no material derangement of the general plan. An express has been dispatched to Governor Lee advising him of the state of things here....
576To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 26 October 1794 (Washington Papers)
The very late arrival of the waggons the injury to a number of them & the dispersed situation of the troops render it impracticable to leave this place today as was inten[d]ed—But the baggage & stores go forward & tomorrow the troops must move—I apprehend no material derangement of the general plan. An express has been dispatched to Governor Lee advising him of the state of things here....
577From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 25 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
We arrived here this afternoon. A very heavy rain has rendered the march extremely arduous and distressing; but we find here much better shelter than was foreseen. Our baggage & stores are just beginning to arrive. The Jersey line & Brigade of Cavalry took the right hand road about five miles back. Tomorrow we shall continue our march & I hope that we shall conform to the general arrangement...
578To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 25 October 1794 (Washington Papers)
We arrived here this afternoon. A very heavy rain has rendered the march extremely arduous and distressing; but we find here much better shelter than was foreseen. Our baggage & stores are just beginning to arrive—The Jersey line & Brigade of Cavalry took the right hand road about five miles back. Tomorrow we shall continue our march & I hope that we shall conform to the general arrangement...
579From Alexander Hamilton to Angelica Church, 23 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I am thus far my dear Angelica on my way to attack and subdue the wicked insurgents of the West. But you are not to promise yourself that I shall have any trophies to lay at your feet. A large army has cooled the courage of those madmen & the only question seems now to be how to guard best aganst the return of the phrenzy. You must not take my being here for a proof that I continue a quixot....
580From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 23 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Col Mentges delivered me your letter from Hartley’s. Upon interrogating him, I do not find that there are more than two detachments of Militia on the way—one of New Jersey which by his account is likely to be pretty far advanced of Carlisle—the other of Pensylvania from Allen Town, about fifty or sixty, more in arrear. Mentges is not very perspicuous which may have led you to a different...
581To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 23 October 1794 (Washington Papers)
Col. Mentges delivered me your letter from Hartley’s —Upon interrogating him, I do not find that there are more than two detachments of Militia on the way—one of New Jersey which by his account is likely to be pretty far advanced of Carlisle—& the other of Pensylvania from Allen Town, about fifty or sixty, more in arrear. Mentges is not very perspicuous which may have led you to a different...
582From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 20 October [1794] (Hamilton Papers)
I thank you my beloved for your letter of the 14th. I am very sorry that some of my sweet angels have been again sick. You do not mention my precious John. I hope he continues well. The day after tomorrow I march with the army. Be assured that there is not the least appearance of opposition from the Insurgents & that I shall take the greatest care of myself & I hope by the Middle of November...
583From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Lee, 20 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have it in special instruction from the President of the United States, now at this place, to convey to you on his behalf, the following instructions for the general direction of your conduct in the command of the Militia army, with which you are charged. The objects for which the militia have been called forth are. 1. To suppress the combinations which exist in some of the western counties...
584From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Mifflin, 17 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
The President directs me to acknowlege the receipt of your letter of the 16th—enclosing one from Governor Howel. The Quarter-Master & Commissary General will leave this place early in the Morning for Bedford to endeavour to remedy any defects which may exist. You observe that Col Blaine has not been with the Column. I am sure I understood from him & I think I did from Col Biddle that the...
585From Alexander Hamilton to Ephraim Blaine, 11 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
There are in the store at this place under the care of Capt Gamble or Mr. Parker sundry Quarter Master’s articles as Campkettles Knapsacks Canteens &c. which you will please to take under your direction and leaving a small supply here for accidental calls (the most of the troops being now up) You will cause the Residue to be forwarded to Bedford without delay . The same must be done with any...
586From Alexander Hamilton to Jasper Yeates, [11 October 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Carlisle, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1794. The description of this letter in the dealer’s catalogue reads: “Regarding a young Lieutenant James Renshaw of the corps of dragoons, who was being recommended as a proper person for some service needed by Judge Yeates.” Letter not found. ] The Collector: A Magazine for Autograph and Historical Collectors , LVIII, No. 3 (April-May, 1945), 84. Yeates...
587From Alexander Hamilton to Ephraim Blaine, 10 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is an account which has been presented to me in order that provision might be made for the payment the whole amounts to seventeen pounds 13 Shillings & 6 pence. It is represented as relating altogether to sick persons of the New Jersey line. I have desired the surgeon to refer the persons to you. When they apply you will desire them to present their accounts which you will please to...
588From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 10 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Tomorrow we leave this for Fort Cumberland. We are very strong & the Insurgents are all submissive so that you may be perfectly tranquil. My health thank God is excellent. But I have heared from you only once. You must continue to write to this place sending your letters to General Knox to forward to me. God bless you & my dear Children. Yr. ever affect ALS , Mr. George T. Bowdoin, New York...
589From Alexander Hamilton to Jared Ingersoll, 10 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
The President directs me in reply to your letter of this day to observe that nothing can be more proper than that the party by whom the homicide was done should be placed under the disposition of the civil Magistrate. It is only desireable that this course may be so conducted as to satisfy reasonably all the considerations which are connected with the case. It is understood that Judge Yates of...
590From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Mifflin, 10 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
The President thinks he ought not to leave this place without a formal expression of the very poignant regret he has felt at the unfortunate accidents which happened in two instances previous to his arrival at this place, having occasioned the death of two persons, and of his extreme solicitude that all possible pains may be taken to avoid in future not only accidents of a similar kind but all...
591From Alexander Hamilton to Ephraim Blaine, 9 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
You have herewith a letter of credit upon Mr. Dallas for three or four thousand Dollars. Of these you will advance to the Governor of New Jersey two thousand Dollars for which you will take his receipt. The residue will be for your use, except what may be necessary to pay for about Twenty dozen pair of Stockings which Mr. Gamble has been directed to procure & for which he will give orders upon...
592From Alexander Hamilton to Alexander J. Dallas, 9 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Carlisle [ Pennsylvania ] October 9, 1794 . “I request that you will advance to Col Blaine the sum which you mentioned to me. If it can without inconvenience be extended to four thousand the accommodation will be the greater.” ADf , Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford. See H to Ephraim Blaine, October 9, 1794 . On the back of this letter H wrote: “These letters explain the nature of an...
593From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox, 8 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Hodgsdon is a worthy man but between us incompetent to a great operation. It is impossible in my judgment that transportation should be so difficult to procure as he makes it. The troops are every where a head of their supplies. Before I left Town I directed some Cloathing to be forwarded. Not an iota of them has arrived or that I can find had been sent so late as the 6th & some of the Militia...
594From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 8 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Carlisle, Pennsylvania, October 8, 1794. On October 11, 1794, Wolcott wrote to Hamilton : “I have recd. your favour dated 7: & 8: inst.” Letter of October 8 not found. ]
595From Alexander Hamilton to Abraham Parley, [8 October 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Carlisle, Pennsylvania, October 8, 1794. Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found. ] ALS , sold by Arthur Pforzheimer, New York City, 1937, Rare Books and First Editions, Item 60.
596From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 7 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
It is with distress I find that the troops are every where a head of their supplies. Not a shoe, blanket or ounce of ammunition destined for this place is yet arrived—except what Mr. Wright conductor for the Pensylvania division brought on with him. I begin to fear infidelity in some of your conductors of Waggons. For Heaven sake send forward a man that can be depended upon on each route to...
597From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 7 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I wrote you this Morning by post, mentioning the tardiness of the waggons with Stores. I just learn that one or two are arrived which were part of the brigade with ⟨–⟩ of which the part destined for Fort Cumberland had previously past. The rifles have also arrived from Lancaster & are gone on. The bearer tells me there is no chain of expresses established to this place but that he came the...
598From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 7 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Carlisle, Pennsylvania, October 7, 1794. On October 11, 1794, Wolcott wrote to Hamilton : “I have recd. your favour dated 7: & 8: inst.” Letter of October 7 not found. ]
599From Alexander Hamilton to Edmund Randolph, 6 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Carlisle, Pennsylvania, October 6, 1794. On October 8, 1794, Randolph wrote to William Rawle: “The Secretary of State … has the honor to communicate … the following Extract of a letter of the 6th instant this moment received from the Secretary of the Treasury.…” Letter not found. ] LC , RG 59, Domestic Letters of the Department of State, Vol. 7, June 27–November 30, 1794, National Archives....
600From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Lee, 4 October [1794] (Hamilton Papers)
There is something about our friend Smith that perplexes and distresses me. I cannot suppose any thing wrong yet it is certain that he has done nothing but paint black from the beginning. However the force of Maryland may be suffered to melt away it is a consolation that a sufficient force will be had elsewhere. Smith is mistaken when he supposes Pensylvania will do nothing. She has now on the...