6961To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 12 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In consequence of your letter of the 4th. Ultimo informing me that you had appointed Capt. Edmund Taylor of the 8th. Regt. Brigade Inspector, I have put him in Orders; from the little I have seen of him, he appears to have been judiciously selected. He is very desirous of receiving instructions from you marking out his duty. I wish you could transmit a short summary of them as soon as you...
6962To Alexander Hamilton from Jacob Cuyler, 21 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have a son of about Twenty years old unprovided for, who has an inclination to be an officer in the army. Capt. Fondey of the 12th. Regt. is personally acquainted with him, has written a letter of Liet. Colonel Smith, recommanding him in strong terms for a Lieutennancy in the 12th. 1’ Regt. Govr. Jay has been so Oblideing to Assure me that he would by this mail write to the Secretary at War...
6963To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Pickering, 9 June 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I dropped you a hasty line to-day, acknowledging the receipt of your letters of the 7th. & 8th. I now inclose a copy of the new British Instructions, with Mr. King’s remark upon them. These, I have not the least doubt, are the instructions which the American captains from the West Indies, by misconceptions, have represented to be so injurious to our commerce. Mr. Liston knows of no other; nor...
6964To Alexander Hamilton from Francisco de Miranda, [19 October–10 November 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
C’est avec bien du Plaisir, mon très cher Général, que j’ai reçu hier Votre Lettre du 22. aout dernier. Vos Souhaits sont déja en quelque Sorte remplis, puisque on est convenu ici que, d’un Coté, on n’employera point aux opérations terrestres des Troupes anglaises, vu que les forces auxiliares de Terre devront ètre uniquement américaines, tandis que, de l’autre, la Marine Sera purement...
6965To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Gerry, [28 July 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Marblehead, Massachusetts, July 28, 1792. On August 18, 1792, Hamilton wrote to Gerry : “Your letter of the 28 Ultimo was duly received.” Letter not found. ]
6966To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 6 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It was my Intention that Lieut Richmon should have went to New York before this, but Capt. McClaries Muster and Pay Roll and Recruiting Accts. did not Arrive untill last Evening, the Rods a cross the Mountains are almost impossable the Snow at this time is three feet Deep, I have directed Capts. Bissell and McClary to march with there Recruits and to Leave one Serjt. at each of there...
6967To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Howell, Junior, 12 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
War Department, Accountant’s Office, August 12, 1794. Requests the Treasury to provide five thousand dollars for various expenses of the War Department. LC , RG 93, Letter Book, 1794, National Archives.
6968To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Walker, 10 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, September 10, 1790. On September 10, 1790, Hamilton wrote to Walker : “In answer to your letter of this date.” Letter not found. ]
6969To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 12 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have this moment received your letter of the 10 inst I presume before this can reach you that you will have received copies of Contracts made by Mr Rhea of Trenton for supplying rations at the several recruiting stations mentioned by you I expect also that Mr Huntington of Connecticut will have complete d his Contracts in due season, at least that no delay will be experienced to the service...
6970To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 23 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
A letter of the Accountant of the war Office to the Contractor at this place, mentions: “From this statement you will observe that there has been two deductions from your account, to wit—The amount of the inclosed voucher being 125 Dll paid by you to wm. Hunter for six months rent of a house occupied by major Tousard, rejected because the charge is uncommon—and therefore ought to have been...
6971To Alexander Hamilton from John Lansing, Junior, 28 October 1786 (Hamilton Papers)
Albany, October 28, 1786. States that the sheriff of Montgomery County who “has been attached for a Contempt in proceeding to the Sale of Croghan’s Land,” wishes Hamilton “to take the necessary Steps to defend him.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
6972To Alexander Hamilton from Uriah Tracy, 18 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The recruiting Officers in this State wish exceedingly that the clothing & arms for the Soldiers they inlist may be sent to the several places of inlistmt. After having seen & conversed with Col. Taylor & the Field Officers on the subject—I venture to request you will permit them to be gratified. I am confident the service will receive much benefit from it. The clothing & arms will be safe—&...
6973To Alexander Hamilton from William R. Putnam, 12 December 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
your last inclosing thirty dollars has been receiv’d & your taxes paid—and your acct stands thus 1803 Viz Dr to ballance of old account $3.57 Oct to postage of a letter .50 29 to taxes paid (see bill) 13.39 to commissions 5.00 22.46 Cr By cash per mail 30 Ballance Cr $7.54
6974To Alexander Hamilton from John Lamb, 11 November 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, November 11, 1791. On November 20, 1791, Hamilton wrote to Lamb : “Your private letter of the 11th. instant duly came to hand.” Letter not found. ] Lamb was collector of customs in New York City.
6975To Alexander Hamilton from James Watson, 2 February 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
The nature of my business has allowed me but a few liesure moments since my return to this place. I called pretty early, & repeatedly on General Schuyler, but have not had the good fortune to find him at home: If I had I am not sufficiently known to him, to expect his confidential communications on a subject so delicate as that of the approaching Election. Knowing that truth & the public good...
6976To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 7 July 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, Comptroller’s Office, July 7, 1794. “In obedience to your Letter of June 25. I have the honour to transmit a statement of the expences incurred at the respective Loan Offices for Clerkship & stationary, at the several periods therein mentioned. I have caused the number of Creditors in the different Stocks, to be stated at the same periods.…” ADf , Connecticut Historical...
6977To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 12 February 179[8] (Hamilton Papers)
I have recd. the result of my request to you and cannot be otherwise than pleased with it and thankful to you for it. The inclosed is my first conceptions on certain past transactions in which you were a participator and perhaps adviser. I believe every thing was then conducted as it has been since, after due deliberation and for the best. It is however no easy matter to account for the great...
6978To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 14 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed you have a copy of a letter from Captain Frederick Frye dated 9th March 1799 respecting the arrest he is now under, together with a copy of the charges exhibitted against him Not knowing that the whole of the circumstances detailed in the enclosed papers may have come under your cognizance, I have thought it best to communicate them, and to rely upon you to give such relief in the...
6979To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 7 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
By the last Mail I was honored with yours of the 22nd. of March Enclosing a Copy of your Letter to the Secretary of War, by whom this charge has been exhibited I do not know—Had they first called on me for an explanation I think it would have been treating the matter with more delicacy, and if I had not given such an explanation as would been satisfactory then to have taken other steps—Altho...
6980To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 12 March 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, March 12, 1790. Has “examined the accounts of Thomas Barclay.” Believes “that the final settlement thereof was delayed merely for the purpose of determining what compensation Mr. Barclay ought to receive for his services.” Itemizes Barclay’s charges against the United States, and states that “If the whole of these charges are admitted, the balance due to Mr. Barclay … will...
6981To Alexander Hamilton from Edmund Randolph, 2 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] May 2, 1794 . Encloses “applications … for passports to St. Domingo, they being supposed to come within the rule.” LC , RG 59, Domestic Letters of the Department of State, Vol. 6, January 2–June 26, 1794, National Archives. See Randolph to H, May 1, 1794 , and H to George Washington, May 1, 1794 .
6982To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 10 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I last evening received a letter dated the 7th. instant from the Superintendant of Military Stores, enclosing papers exhibitting charges against the United States for materials and fitting up the Hats of the 7th. Regiment of Infantry, and a Draft on the purveyor by Colonel Bentley Commandant, expressed to be for binding and looping Seven hundred and four Soldiers Hats. I enclose a copy of my...
6983To Alexander Hamilton from Jeremiah Olney, 17 September 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your Letter of the 7th Instant, relative to the Brigantine Trinidada; and agreeable to your request I enclose a copy of the Surveyor’s Certificate of her Measurement and Description, together with the Register granted under this State. By an additional Certificate upon the former, you will perceive that the disagreement between the Vessel, and the Register granted by me, in the...
6984To Alexander Hamilton from Jeremiah Olney, 29 June 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Providence, June 29, 1790. Asks Hamilton for the “forms of the several returns to be made from time to time.” Thinks that the surveyor should have a boat at Pawtucket to meet incoming ships. Asks for permission to purchase a set of scales and weights. Desires instructions on the collection of a tonnage duty which the state previously levied for defraying the cost of dredging the harbor. Copy,...
6985To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Williams, 18 August 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
Mount Pleasant [ near Philadelphia ], August 18, 1796 . “I wrote you, on the day of my last Interview relative to my affair with Mr Macomb, June 8. 1796.… By your silence it is evident that, as counsel for Mr Macomb you did not think yourself justifiable to enter farther into the Matter. My only reason for troubling you now, is to request your remembrance of the measures I have taken to...
6986To Alexander Hamilton from William Short, 3 September 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I received last night the inclosed copy of a letter from the bankers at Amsterdam which they desire me after perusal to forward to you. In my two last of the 30th & 31st ulto I announced to you the loan therein mentioned & informed you it would be appropriated agreeably to your directions—so that from the time of your recieving this information you may consider the 2½ million of florins at...
6987To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 10 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Charleston, South Carolina, June 10, 1799. Discusses recruiting in Georgia and the Carolinas and the disposition of the Fourth Regiment. States: “Mrs. Pinckney (who has been very ill) unites with me in best respects to Mrs. Hamilton. I cannot imagine what gave rise to the Report, you mentioned relative to the Review, as there was not the most distant cause for it.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers,...
6988To Alexander Hamilton from Pierce Butler, [1–4 March 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
However inconsistant it may appear I am under a necessity of recalling what I wrote on the subject of General Huger. Judge Burke has Calld on me to Say that on reflection He is of opinion that the Sallery woud be no object to General Huger and therefore woud not wish to name Him. I write in a Debate. You will Excuse the inaccuracy. I am Dear sir sincerely Yrs. Mr Coxe’s affair is settled...
6989To Alexander Hamilton from Winthrop Sargent, 28 October 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Again I presume to solicit your attention to my petition refered to you by Congress, in their session of 1790 for report. My Distresses from the Delay in this Business have been considerable, from calculating upon an Addition of Salery I have accumulated Expenses in the Discharge of my public Duties trusting to that Provision, which I flattered myself would long since have been made therefor....
6990To Alexander Hamilton from Tobias Lear, October 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York ] October, 1789 . Transmits several letters relating to Samuel Caldwell. ALS , Applications for Office under George Washington, Library of Congress. Caldwell had been state tonnage inspector at Philadelphia up to 1789. Although he asked for a Federal appointment for the same job in April, 1789, applied for the surveyorship of the port in July, and asked for the post of lighthouse...