2261To Alexander Hamilton from Theodore Meminger, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose Monthly Returns of Captn. Irvins & Captn. Cochrans Companies Art & Eng. stationed at this place— In addition to these two Companies we have here One Lieut. (Francis Gibson) doing duty of Qr. Mr. & superintendant of Artificers—One surgeons Mate (Geo: Dill)— Four Artificers —of Captn. Elliotts Compy— One Drummer belonging to Captn. Ingersolls Compy. who has been on the Recruiting...
2262To Alexander Hamilton from Henry W. Ludlow, 3 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed are the plans of Huts according to Coln’s. Smith & Coln. Ogden, the want of Instruments prevents me from doing them with sufficient accuracy— I am With Great Respect Sir Your Very Hble. Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing "plans of Huts" ( AD , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover of the letter from Henry Ludlow reads: "Filed."
2263To Alexander Hamilton from Josias Carvel Hall, 3 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have taken the Liberty to enclose you a Number of Recommendations in favor of Wm. Barton Browner, who solicits the Post of Cadet. No Doubt one higher would be more agreeable. I do not know him myself: But many of the Gentlemen who have interested themselves in his Favor are known to me & their Recommendation is worthy Attention. Permit me at the sametime to enclose you a Letter received from...
2264To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 2 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
War Department, Trenton, November 2, 1799. “I received this morning your letter of the 31st Octbr. ulto. enclosing and submitting for appraisal, a project of a new arrangement of the officers of the four old Regiments of Infantry. The books and records of this office being packed up, it is out of my power to make any comparison between the project and the order in which these officers stand in...
2265From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 2 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letters of the twenty seventh and twenty ninth of September. There is as yet no established rule on the subject of forage. I have proposed one to the Secretary of War but it has not yet received his sanction. In the mean time you will exercise a proper discretion in the case. There is a fixed sum which is to be received in the lieu of forage when the article is not...
2266From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 2 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a letter for Lieutenant Campbell Smith appointing him Paymaster to the troops at Staunton for now under the command of Captain Brock. It is more most consistent with my general plan to appoint on such service an officer who is distinct different from the Corps with which he is to act one who has the command of the party. You will be pleased, before you do business with Lieut...
2267From Alexander Hamilton to Campbell Smith, 2 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my wish that you would act as Pay Master to the troops not at Staunton formerly commanded by M now under the command of Captain Brock. Should you accept you will be pleased, after making the necessary arrangements with the Pay Mr Gl. to repair to Staunton as soon as possible. With consn You will be entitled to an additional allowance for this service of ten dollars pr. month— ( Df , in...
2268From Alexander Hamilton to Elias B. Dayton, 2 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased to procure for with an immediately a baggage waggon for the use of General Pinckney. With consn. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2269From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Col. Ogden has again requested the appointment of Cadet in his regiment for Mr. Josiah Wright. No other This young gentleman has been assisting in the recruiting business from since the fifteenth of May, and has rendered considerable service. It is therefore the wish of Col. Ogden that his appointment and emoluments shou ld be considered as com having commenced at that time. I request that...
2270From Alexander Hamilton to James O’Hara, 2 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my wish to see you by Tuesday next at the farthest. You will therefore be pleased to repair to this place as soon as possible. With conn. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).