3241From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [18–19 September 1797] (Hamilton Papers)
I have received only one letter from my beloved Eliza since I left the city. I am very anxious to hear further and especially to know that my beloved Philip is recovered. My health continues pretty good—but I am excessively engaged with our cause. I impatiently wish it at an end that I may return to the fond bosom of my Eliza. If our Dear Angelica is returned remember me affectionately to her....
3242From Alexander Hamilton to Nathaniel Appleton, 22 March 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
You will find enclosed an open letter for the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit (or the Branch of the Bank of the United States) at Boston, by which you will perceive that you are to obtain from them the sum of thirty thousand Dollars, if you shall have occasion for it, to pay the quarter’s interest. You are first to avail yourself of all the specie in the hands of the Collector...
3243From Alexander Hamilton to Joshua Loring, 25 March 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
His Excellency General Washington has permitted Doctor Thomas Sendown, the bearer hereof, and Mr. Laghlin McIntosh prisoners with us on parole, to go into New York to be exchanged for two other Gentlemen of similar rank, prisoners with you. The Gentlemen he desires should be released instead of them are Doctor Samuel McKensie, taken at Three Rivers, and Mr. Daniel Frink Commissary, who was...
3244From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 11 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 8th instt. with the inclosed one from Lieutt. Dransy, and have in consequence of them directed the Adjutant General to countermand the order respecting that Officer with true consideration &— ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
3245From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 30 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Orders were some time ago addressed to Lieutenant Muhlenberg directing him to proceed with Captain Bruff’s company to Norfolk in Virginia. In a letter of the twenty seventh instant this officer informs me that he has applied to the contractor for the means of transportation, but that he was unable to furnish them from the want of money. I have therefore to request that you will immediately...
3246From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 20 January 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to submit the Draft of a supplementary Act for making certain alterations in the District of North Carolina, heretofore considered & approved by the President. LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. See Tench Coxe to H, December 13 , 21, 1792 , January 12, 1793 ; H to Washington, January 4, 1793 . Washington’s “abstract of a...
3247From Alexander Hamilton to John Adams, 9 April 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received a letter from Mr. Short which I wish to submit, in order to certain measures being taken upon it, to yourself and the heads of the executive departments, in pursuance of the President’s letter of the 4th. instant, which I take it for granted has been communicated to you by the Secretary of State. I request therefore that you will please to name a time and place for the...
3248From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 18 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the inclosed letter from Serjeant Brinson, you will enquire into the truth of his Statement and report to me accordingly. At the same time admonish him of the impropriety of addressing himself to me, previous to his having applied to the Commanding officer of the post at which he is stationed, and justice having been refused with true consideration ( Df , in the handwriting of...
3249From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 23 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, April 23, 1794. “Enclosed are two passports.… You will perceive that those Vessels have permission to depart in Ballast , with passengers for St. Domingo. You will therefore grant them clearance accordingly.” LS , Columbia University Libraries. On April 22, 1794, George Washington “Signed … passports, to wit, for the Recovery of Baltimore—schooner Providentia, Baltimore …...
3250Report on the Memorial of James Warren, 12 April 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[To the Speaker of the House of Representatives] The Secretary of the Treasury on the Memorial of James Warren to him referred by an Order of the House of Representatives of the third instant Respectfully reports; That it appears, upon examination of the case of the Memorialist, that in the years 1777 and 1778, several Cargoes of Merchandize, which had been imported for the use of the United...
3251From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [20–27 May 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his respectful Compliments to The Secretary of State. He has perused with as much care and attention as time has permitted the draft of a letter in answer to that of Mr. Hammond of March 5th. Much strong ground has been taken and strongly maintained, particularly in relation to— 1 The recommendatory clauses of the Treaty 2 The previous infractions by G Britain as to...
3252From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 23 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a return of Clothing wanted for the use of Captain Cochran’s company of Artillerists and Engineers at Fort Mifflin—I have to request that you will take the requisite measures for furnishing the supply— With great consider I am, Sir yr. obt ser. Col. Stevens ( LS , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, New-York Historical Society, New York City; ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
3253From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Lincoln, 27 July 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, July 27, 1790. “… I request that you will be so obliging as to inform me, whether you have received and found right, a parcel of 150 Ship Registers prepared according to law & forwarded to your Office on the 9th of December last, and another parcel of 200, also forwarded to your office on the 16th of the same Month.…” L[S] , RG 36, Collector of Customs at Boston, Letters...
3254From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [26 October 1796] (Hamilton Papers)
I wrote you yesterday by Mr. Rensselaer. Since that I received yours of Friday last which gave me much pleasure. I was consoled to hear that you & our darling little ones were well—though I shall be anxious till I rejoin you lest there should be a relapse or some new attack. Your father is really better and as I hope in no present danger. His breaking out looks less & less like mortification &...
3255From Alexander Hamilton to John McClallen, 10 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will discharge Seymour Swan a private in your company retaining only the Military hat & Cot he may have received as his father has independent of him two sons now in the Service. As soon as may be convenient you will march you with your company to Fort Jay With true consideration I am Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
3256From Alexander Hamilton to William Rawle, 17 July 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed I have the honor of transmitting to you, the Copy of a letter from the Secretary of war to me of the 1st of May last, as also the Copy of an extract of a letter from General Wayne to him, relative to the bad quality of the hats & Shoes, furnished for the use of the Army by the Contractors for 1793. The President of the United States being of opinion, that the Contractors or Inspectors...
3257From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 22 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, June 22, 1799. Encloses a letter from William S. Smith and suggests that it be forwarded to President Adams for his decision. States: “Let me recall to your mind the establishment of rules of promotion & especially the principle that when the field officers of the new Regiments are once appointed the Routine begins.” ALS (photostat), James McHenry Papers, Library of Congress; copy,...
3258From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 12 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
After learning from the Contractor what has been done. You will cause to be deliver’d, without delay, at Union Camp, such quantity of wood, as shall be sufficient, with what has been already received, to make up their complement to the 15th. of April next, according to the regulations prescribed by the War Department. With great consideration I am Sir Yr. ob. Servt. ( LS , The Andre deCoppet...
3259From Alexander Hamilton to Captain Francis Grice, 30 May 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
By His Excellency’s command, I am to acknowledge the receipt of yours per Mr. Grace. Colo. Biddle has given Mr. Grace an order to make use of the waggons at Hackets Town, for the purpose of transporting the twelve boats you mention. The General expects it will be done with all possible dispatch, as it is absolutely necessary we should have all the boats we can collect at and about Coryel’s...
3260From Alexander Hamilton to James Madison, [29 June 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
I am informed that among other disagreeable things said about the removal of Congress from Philadelphia it is insinuated that it was a contrivance of some members to get them out of the state of Pensylvania into one of those to which they belonged and I am told that this insinuation has been pointed at me in particular. Though I am persuaded that all distinterested persons will justify...
3261Certificate for Ephraim Brasher, [26 October 1795] (Hamilton Papers)
I certify as will appear by letters on file in the Office that I did while Secretary of the Treasury on behalf of the Government empower Mr Seton to procure the within mentioned assays to be made and that compensation was due for the same from the U States. Twas at the time a Report on the Mint was preparing. ADS , RG 217, Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, 1790–1894, Account No. 7363, National...
3262From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Lincoln, 7 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Before the receipt of your letter of the 25th. of May the question concerning the true intent and meaning of the Act to amend and explain the last impost law, relative to printed, stained, and coloured goods had arisen from another quarter. In determining the articles to which the amendatory act will apply the defect alledged to exist in the original law seems proper to be had fully in view....
3263From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [8 April 1796] (Hamilton Papers)
I have done something but not what I intended. The sitting of two Courts & my professional engagements there prevent the execution of my plan. I no longer withold the paper lest circumstances should render it of any use. Most Affecy & resp ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. The New York Court of Chancery met in New York City on the last Tuesday in March; the New York Supreme Court...
3264From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 19 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 19, 1799. On April 20, 1799, Hamilton wrote to Elizabeth Hamilton : “I yesterday informed my beloved of my arrival here.” Letter not found. ]
3265From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [1 March 1782] (Hamilton Papers)
I need not observe to yr Excellency that, Respect for the opinion of Congress will not permit me to be indifferent to the impressions they may receive of my conduct. On this principle, though I do not think the subject of the inclosed letter of sufficient importance to request an official communication of it, yet I should be happy it might in some way be known to the members of that honorable...
3266From Alexander Hamilton to James A. Bayard, 22 February 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
After my ill success hitherto, I ought perhaps in prudence to say nothing further on the subject. But situated as things now are I certainly have no advice to give. Yet I may without impropriety communicate a fact. It is this—Colonel Burr is taking an active personal part in favour of Mr Clinton against Mr Rensselaer as Governor of this State. I have upon my honor direct & indubitable evidence...
3267From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 12 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
From the circumstance of Mr. Short’s being at Madrid, delay, without advantage, would attend the addressing to him the instruction for making the intended additional Loan. The persons to execute must in this situation be our Commissioners at Amsterdam. I therefore submit whether it will not be adviseable to address the instruction to them in the first instance. As a vessel goes to Amsterdam...
3268From Alexander Hamilton to Major Sebastian Bauman, [14 February 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Garanger has received a second order from the General to make the experiments which were before prescribed him. General Knox he tells me has given him a letter to you to furnish him with the materials and afford him the assistance of which he may stand in need. You will oblige me by facilitating his operations as much as you can; You may depend he will not be introduced into the corps of...
3269From Alexander Hamilton to William Frazer, 2 February 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
The near approach of the time of my departure from this City prevented my sending back Master Philip. I thank you for your obliging conduct in regard to him and my other boy & generally towards this family. Have the goodness, My Dear Sir, to send me your account with as little delay as possible. Mrs Hamilton also requests that you will send here by the first opportunity Philip’s Bedstead...
3270From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Harison, 18 March 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
The President of the United States having under consideration the petition of Samuel Dodge, an inspector of the Customs in the District of New York, I have to request that you will consent, on the part of the United States, to the suspension of the judgment in the case of the petitioner, ’till you shall be further advised. I am, sir, Your Obedt. Servant LS , New-York Historical Society, New...