2221From Alexander Hamilton to James O’Hara, 7 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The recruiting rendezvouses in Virginia are 1. New London, 2. Powhatan Court House, 3. Petersburg—4 Suffolk — & Kempsville either or both for one—5th. City of Richmond, 6. Williamsburg, 7 Accomac Ct. House, 8th Northumberland Cor. House—9th Bowling Green—10 Culpepper Court House—11. Fauquir Court House 12 Leesburg—13. Fredericksburg. 14. Charlottesville—15 Winchester—16 Staunton 17 Fincastle...
2222To Alexander Hamilton from James Richmond, 7 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I arrived here this day and found Major Buell at this place, to whom I reported agreeably to your orders of the 21st. September last. The Cloathing &c which was to have been forwarded by Ebenezer Stevens Esquire, Agent for the War Department at N York, have not arrived, and Major Buell desires me to mention it, as he says it will be absolutely necessary to have some on hand, previous to the...
2223To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, 7 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honor to inclose you for consideration, an Account of my necessary Expences, since I left my Head Quarters on the Mississippi agreably to your Orders, with vouchers to support them—The Acct marked private is to evidence that I have not charged all my Expences for subsistence, indeed a variety of minute expences are omited, & I have made no charge for personal indulgences—yet the sum...
2224To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 7 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt. M c Clary and Lieut Richmond arrived here last Evening and Reported themselves to me—I have Orderd Capt. McClary to Newbury to Superintend the Recruting in that Subdistrict and have appointed Lieut. Richmond as the next senior Officer to Superintend the Recruting for the other Company and as it will be necessary for him to be with me he will commenc Recruting in this town— I have the...
2225From Alexander Hamilton to Josiah Ogden Hoffman, [6 November 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
“ Greenleafs new Dayly Advertiser ” of this morning contains a publication intitled “Extract of a letter from Philadelphia dated September 20th,” which charges me with being at the “bottom” of an “effort recently made to suppress the Aurora ” (a news paper of that City) by pecuniary means. It is well known that I have long been the object of the most malignant calumnies of the faction opposed...
2226To Alexander Hamilton from Nathan Rice, 6 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Since my communication on the subject of the relative rank of my officers, I have become considerably acquainted with them. On a review of the arrangement proposed—If the apparent military Merits of my officers were to be my guide—I should propose the advancement of Captain Mackay to number five or Six among the Captains. And from some hints, I hear he has droped, I suspect he will not serve,...
2227To Alexander Hamilton from Amos Stoddard, 6 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
To settle my recruiting and contingent accounts for near 18 months past, I apprehend that my presence at the department of war will be necessary. Particular explanations of several items in my accounts may probably be requisite—which I cannot fully anticipate, nor perhaps so clearly delineate on paper. Under these circumstances I am induced to request a furlough of three weeks . This request I...
2228From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 6 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is an account of Major Toussard, for the rent of a house in New Port. It appears to me to be high, but as no quarters were provided at the fort, it became necessary that they should be furnished in some other mode. no regulation having been established on the subject of Quarters, it is of necessity that Officers should exercise a discretion, and unless you consider the present case as...
2229From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 6 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Majors Brooks and Toussard are expected for this Quarter in a short time—I wish to know what accommodations for the Winter can be afforded to these officers at Fort Jay without infering interfering with the convenience of those already in the Garrison— With consideration &c— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown and H, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2230From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 6 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your several letters of the third, fifth, ninth and nineteenth of October have been duly received. I do not think it expedient to transfer Major Jackson to Boston as I have but lately consented to his being stationed at New Port, and as you can will shortly leave that place. I have considered the observations in your letter of the fifth of October relative to the particular situation in which...
2231To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, 6 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You have under cover the copy of my requisition for provisions to the Contractor, of which I am desirous to have your opinion—The demand has been regulated by the present strength of our Garrisons, by the changes contemplated, the augmentation expected, and the occupancies intended—You will perceive that the sum demanded at the proposed Head-quarters, at Fort Adams, Fort Wayne, Detroit, &...
2232To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 6 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your last letter to me, contained information of the Secretary of War’s determination to appoint only two Cadets to a Regiment, and requested me to Select out of the number that had been recommended, two proper characters for my Regiment; In my Answer to that letter, I named Mr Simmons & Mr Beale as proper Characters; A few hours before I wrote that letter, I received information, that which I...
2233To Alexander Hamilton from William MacRea, 6 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I was ordered to this place on the Recruiting Service Some considerable time ago but was prevented prosecuting it from a long and severe illness, but I am now much recovered and have commenced Recruiting with the Assistance of My 1st. Leiut (Mr. White) who attends to the Active part of the duty—agreeable to your orders last Summer I have alwayes Communicated with Major Hoops, but have lately...
2234Circular to the Commandants of Regiments, 5 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Cases have occurred in which officers, from a wish to see their men well equipt, have purchased articles for them that are not included in the general provision. These have been admitted in particular instances for special reasons as a public charge; but the Secretary of War has expressed an extreme relu⟨ctance⟩ to give the practice his sanc⟨tion⟩ and has signified to me his desire that...
2235From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Col. Bentley, in his letter of the twentieth of October, strongly recommends Reuben Beale and Samuel Simmons as Cadets in his regiment, and I would advise that they be immediately appointed— With perfect respect I am ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2236From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I transmit you the arrangement of relative rank which has been established for the fifteenth regiment. Mess. Rudberg and Barret have been heretofore recommended to you as Lieutenants. Colonel Hunnewell is anxious that they receive should receive Appointments. Oliver Emerson and George Blake are proposed by Coll. Hunnewell as Cadets in his regiment and I woul d recommend that the nomination be...
2237From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Hunewell, 5 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your several letters of the fifteenth and sixteenth of October. The arrangement of relative rank which you transmitted me is confirmed. Mess Emerson and Blake have been mentioned to the Secry. of War as the persons nominated as Cadets in Your regiment. I thank you for the With great co— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2238From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 5 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twentieth of October. The Secretary of War has been informed of the nomination of Mess Emerson Simmons and Beale as Cadets in your regiment, and has been requested to transmit them their appointments. Enclosed is a copy of a letter from the Secretary of war. With great considn ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2239To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Cross, 5 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inform you, in answer to your’s of the 17th. October, that I obtained my furlough, the 16th. Sept. last. Annexed to it, are the signatures of Nehemiah Freeman Capt. Comg. and of Lieut. Phillip Rodrigue Adjut. pro. tem. I beg leave to observe, however, that, though Capt. Freeman then commanded the district in which I was stationed, my furlough is subject to revocation,...
2240To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 5 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have delay’d informing you of the reason of your order of the 6th of October last relative to the removal of Captn. Littlefield’s Company to fort Jay not being sooner comply’d with your former for its removal to New Chester I received only at my return from the Eastern, where I had myself embarked Captn. Stoddart’s company to Boston on its way to Newport—The quantity of public powder in the...
2241To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 5 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I now Inclose you a list of articles furnished to Capt Bishops Company. I am sorry that the measure did not meet your entire approbation But I am well convinced: that he coud not have marched with them— If the weather Continues favourable I hope to be able to get my Regiment nearly coverd this week—I am using every exertion in my power to provide the necessary materials for the other Troops...
2242From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, November 4, 1799. “I send you by way of information an order of the 1st. inst. issued by me respecting the General Disposition of the Army, in conformity with the instructions heretofore received from the Secy. of War. It seemed necessary to have all the regiments thrown into Brigades. The situation of the third and 4th. within different commands created some embarrassment. You will...
2243To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received yours of the 23rd. Ulto., and am unable to answer it in full untill I receive information from Newport. I sent your orders of the 6th. October to Newport the 10th. to Major L. Tousard and Capt. William Littlefield, and I wrote a letter to Capt. Amos Stoddard who marched the 9th. from Fort Independence for Newport, and gave directions that if he should be detained by bad...
2244From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed are a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury and one from the Secretary of War. It would appear from the extract of a letter from Captain Taylor which is likewise enclosed that my letter to Col. Read on the subject must have miscarried. You will oblige me by — giving promptly the necessary directions in the case— With great ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton...
2245From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I expressed to you my wish in conversation that you would be so good as to fix upon and name to me characters for Officers of the Inspector Department within your Command. Inclosed are letters lately received respecting Major Beale for your informa tion Major Campbell you will remember is also a respectable Candidate for Division Inspector. Capt. E. Tay lor is appointed a Brigade Inspector— (...
2246From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you a number of rea returns of various kinds—You will please to examine them, and, in those instances where Supplies are required, to do the needful— With great consideration &c P.S. Please to inform me of the name of the vessel & commander, what kind of vessel, and what burthen, that is prepared for Genl. Wilkinson; likewise whether she be intirely freighted by the public or not—You...
2247From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is proper, from the particular situation of General Wilkinson, that his expences should be defrayed by the government. I have therefore to request that you will, without delay, provide sea stores for him and his suite. Relying on the delicacy of the General I refer you to him for a particular designation of the articles. You will find, in the Return of Articles necessary for Captain...
2248From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I find by your letter of the thirtieth of August that Hezekiah W. Bissel one of the a Surgeon’s Mate has been particularly directed to obey my commands—It is not mentioned where he resides—I woul d thank to give me the information immediately as I wish to send him — to a distant command quarter— With g ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2249From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
If — I presume — I am lead to believe that my letter to Col. Read relative to Captain Taylor must have miscarried as I find no acknowledgment of the receipt of it. The necessary measures have now been taken — matter has now been committed to the management of General Pinckney With great respect ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2250From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will have the prisoners at Fort Jay, belonging to the 12th. Regt. conveyed to Elisabeth Town under a Small guard, by Thursday next, when I have given orders that there shall be a party at that place from the Camp to receive them— With consideration— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2251From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twenty first of October in which you announced your arrival at Bennington. Lt. Richmond will act as Pay & Quarter Master to your detachment. An additional number of the recruiting Instns have been deld to this Officer— With— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2252From Alexander Hamilton to John McClallen, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 28th of October. You will not be ordered to Join your battallion this winter, but will remain where you are. With conn You will be permitted to remain at Albany this winter for the purpose of recruiting—I wish you to send to Fort Jay as soon as possible a Lieutenant and twenty men— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2253From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph H. Dwight, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the fourth of october—you will immediately repair to Bennington in Vermont in order to be employed in the recruiting service—When arrived at that place you will report yourself to Major Buell and take his order— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2254From Alexander Hamilton to Ninian Pinkney, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The obvious expediency good policy of the Treasury as well as the order of Government, render it necessary the troops should be paid up, every two months when practicable, you are therefore to take definitive & effectual measures on this subject, relatively to the Troops on the lower Waters of the Mississippi, anterior to the return of Brigr. Generl. Wilkinson to that quarter, in the manner...
2255From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Hunewell, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have recd your letter of the 18th of Octor, and am much obliged to for to you for the information which they contain— With c— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2256From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of War has just informed me that Lieutet. Richard Taylor resides at Springfield Smithfield in Virginia. With great considn You will send your next letter to this Gentleman in such a manner that you can be certain of it’s delivery. If you should not then hear from him you will inform me of it— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2257From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The arrangement of the Company officers of your regiment has been confirmed by the Executive. I am informed by the Secretary of War that the Pay Master General did not intend to demand the new forms of Rolls as a preliminary to the payment of the troops, and that it is optional with the several Colonels to proceed upon the old forms as before those lately—— as far as relates to the past, will...
2258From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt. Read has informed me that there are at Fort Jay 3 deserters belonging to your the 12th regiment, viz. Wm. Hebron, Jas. Dando, & Dl. Crook. He has been directed to convey them to Elisabeth town by Thursday next when you will take care to have a proper guard ready to receive & convey them to camp, to be tried in the General Court martial lately ordered— With great consideratn & ( Df , in...
2259To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
There has not any of the Officers Orderd to this State to be under my Command Arrived nether have I had any information from either of them—I have seene Mr. Jones and Mr. Leverit the princible Contractors for this State, and with them have made the arrangments for Recruiting I am Sir with great Respect Your Huml Servt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2260To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am favoured with your letter of the 2d instant—The Clothing for the three Companiees shall go forward immediately—All the Clothing ordered has been long since forwarded to the Western and Northern Posts, which are garrisoned by the Regiments to which the Companiees mentioned in your letter belong—I presume you mean to address the Clothing to Major Isaac Craig DQM Gnl as usual, subject to the...
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).