1051From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Porter, Seymour Renick, and John Wilson, 18 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have heretofore written to you directing you to repair to Benington in Vermont for the purpose of being employd. in the recruiting service—Supposing that my letter may have miscarried I now repeat the order. Upon your Arrival at Bennington you will report yourself to Major Bewell and take his directions W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1052From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 18 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your three letters of the fifteenth instant, and have taken measures to ascertain whether accommodations can be procured for the two companies of Artillerists at the forts in this harbour. If accommodations can be had it is my intention to change the destination of these regiments companies. I have directed General Stevens to repair to camp in order to settle with you the...
1053From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 16 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received a letter from Captain McRea of the second regiment of Artillerists who is recruiting at Alexandria in the state of Virginia. He informs me that he has already enlisted ten soldiers, and expects shortly to — enlist more; but that there is no Contractor at in the place from whom to procure supplies. I have therefore to request that you will be pleased to take arrangements,...
1054From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 16 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a list of articles furnished by Col Parker to Captain Bishop’s company. You will be pleased I request you to take immediate measures for replacing to Col. Parker the articles thus furnished. Let the charge be made against Captain Bishop’s company— Colonel Parker has procured also contracted for two hundred acres of ground land at Three pounds five shillings and six pence...
1055From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Cass, 16 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the fourteenth instant. The drawing of back rations in the case you mention would be irregular. I consent to your going to Philadelphia in December, but you will be pleased to limit your absence to the space of a week. When you leave Wilmington for Philadelphia be so good as to drop me a line informing me of it. With ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How,...
1056From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 16 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the fifth instant with it’s enclosures. The statement of Articles delivered to Captain Bishop’s company has been sent to the Ast. Qur. Mr. General, and he has been requested to take immediate measures for having them replaced. It is not contemplated, at present, to appoint The law has not provided for the appointment of permanent Judge Advocates at the different...
1057From Alexander Hamilton to William MacRae, 16 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the sixth instant, and have taken measures for having you supplied with camp utensils for a full company. As the recruiting service has been put under my direction it is regular to address your letters to me, to be retd for further directions— you ough and you ought not to be surprised that your letter s to the War Department have remained without an answer— I...
1058From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you a copy of a letter from the S of War dated the eighth of this month, and an extract from my letter in reply. You will perceive that I agree in opinion with the Secretary that permanent fortifications should not be erected without previously communicating with the Executive, and obtaining his sanction. I am aware of the strong considerations which lead you to erect the fort at...
1059From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have mislaid the lists of Officers in the fifth and Sixth regiments—You will much oblige by me by sending new lists ones— With great respect ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
1060From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 15 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eighth instant, and have no objection consent to the transfer of Levi Pearce to your company, and of Frederick Goldbery to the company of Captain Stille. They will therefore be considered as transferred accordingly. The two men of whom you speak, as their company is full, must of necessity, be transferred to some other. I am I wish to know their names, and...