2251Circular to the Commandants of Regiments, 19 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of War has Determined to appoint immediately two Cadets to each regiment, and he has directed me to request from the several Commandants a special recommendation of two young gentlemen for the purpose. You have nominated different persons, from time to time, as cadets severally: but [it is now wished that you should make a selection of two whom you prefer.] The Secretary of War...
2252To Alexander Hamilton from Jeremiah Olney, 17 May 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Providence, May 17, 1791. “I was honored, by the last Post, with your circular Letter of the 14th of April, on the Subject of a Statement of the Monies received, and Expenses paid, by the Officers of the Revenue in this District, for the Four quarters in the Year 1790; but as a Year will not be compleated with us until the 21st of June next, I beg leave respectfully to suggest the propriety of...
2253Examination of James Dickson by Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton, [15 June 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Springfield, New Jersey, June 15, 1780. ] Contains information concerning the British troops and New Jersey “volunteers” in the vicinity. AD , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. James Dickson of the British Guards had deserted and was at this time with the American troops near Springfield.
2254From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith [13 January 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
Whilst Colonel Ogden sh all continue in the particular service — —— he has been destined you he will still superintend, as far you he shall think proper fit, the interior police of his regiment ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2255George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 31 May 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 31, 1779 . Sends instructions for Indian expedition. Df , in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2256From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Morris, 4 May 1782 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Albany, May 4, 1782. On May 20, 1782, Morris wrote to Hamilton : “I have received your Letter of the fourth Instant.” Letter not found. ]
2257From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 10 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Ought it not to be a rule to forward from your department to the Major Generals, as they are passed, copies of all laws respecting the military establishment? At any rate you will oblige me by sending those of the session just finished. I observe in the 5 § of the Recruiting Instructions, filled up in Manuscript, the term of inlistment is five years. The law for augmenting the army § 2 directs...
2258To Alexander Hamilton from John Lynch, 16 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, August 16, 1793. Asks to be appointed surveyor of the Port of Baltimore to succeed Robert Ballard, “As that Gentleman has deceased.” ALS , RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters, 1790–1799, National Archives. Lynch, a resident of Maryland, had served as a major in the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
2259George Washington to George Clinton, 19 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 19, 1781 . Regrets inability to comply with New York State’s request for regiments to defend frontier. Will send needed supplies to Fort Schuyler. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2260The Examination Number I, [17 December 1801] (Hamilton Papers)
Instead of delivering a speech to the House of Congress, at the opening of the present session, the President has thought fit to transmit a Message . Whether this has proceeded from pride or from humility, from a temperate love of reform, or from a wild spirit of innovation, is submitted to the conjectures of the curious. A single observation shall be indulged—since all agree, that he is...