1To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 11 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Wilmington, Delaware, November 11, 1799. “… The success of the democratic, alias, disorganizing party, in a late election in Pennsylvania, has intoxicated the minds of the people of the same views in this quarter, of which there are many, and who are advised and led by as able villains such as are to be found in the opposition, and if they do not while the frenzy continues push the business so...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 30 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honour to enclose to you Brigadier General J. Wilkinson’s permission to me to visit my native State, which will best explain to you the cause of my being here; my disability is so far recovered, that I was making arrangements to set out to Join that part of the corps, to which I am arranged scattered along the banks of the Mississippi when I received the Order of the Sec’y at War to...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 18 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I believe that music would much facilitate the recruiting business in this quarter, am I at liberty to employ private persons for that purpose? With great respect & esteem Sir, I am your most obedt Sevt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On the cover H wrote a draft of his reply: "He may have Music allowg Eight Dollars ⅌ Month & a Ration ⅌ day. no Cloathing."
4To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 14 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Officers were permitted by a general Order at the westward, when they obtained a furlough to take a Soldier with them in character of a servant, mine has drawn no rations since that period; in conversation with general Wilkinson on the subject at Trenton, he gave it as his Opinion that there will be no impropriety in my drawing his back rations, especially as the soldier is yet with me and has...
5To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 23 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutenant Jacob Wilson who has Just arrived at this Rendezvous, informed me that Capt. Peter Shoemaker of the 2d Regiment of Infantry, now at Easton in the State of Pennsylvania, has three Drummers and three Fifers, in his detachment, and that two of each were inlisted for the 3d Regiment; as musicians are not to be had in this quarter, and as good music will much facilitate the Recruiting...
6To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 30 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutenant Peyton of the first Regt. of Infantry at this Rendezvous has a Servant not Inlisted, he employs no Soldier in that capacity, can I with propriety furnish him with Rations? I am, Sir, with great respect & esteem your most obedient Servent. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). There is an "X" mark in the left margin between the last two lines of the letter, beginning with...
7To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 27 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
When I obtained your permission to go to Philadelphia last December it was for the purpose of Registering some Military land warrants, it is now an important object with me to have them located; the Secretary of the Treasury having appointed the 17th day of February next for that purpose, I am again necessitated to solicit your permission to go to Philadelphia about that time, three, or four...
8To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 22 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your order of the 18th. I have this moment received, respecting the assembling my Recruits. I am, Sir, with great respect & esteem, your most obedient servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
9To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 26 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieut. Charles Smith of the first Regiment of Infantry, who died at Trenton the 30th. of January last, did, on the 11 of November 1799, Enlist a man by the name of William More, I soon discovered, that he had a sore leg, but was made to believe at the time, that it was from a recent bruise, and consulted Doctor Smith (brother to, President Smith of Princeton) who gave it as his opinion, that...
10To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 2 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
John Drayton Enlisted by Lieut. Climson at Dover in the county of Kent, on the 18th. day of January 1800, When a lad had his Knee put of Joint, and owing to bad mannagement never has become strong, it has rendered him incapable of perform’g a march of three days. I am confident it will be for the interest of the U. States to discharg him, he has been paid from the date of his enlistment to the...
11To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 8 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honour to inclose to you the Resignation of Lieut. Peter Robinson of the first Regiment of Infantry, and a Certificate from Lieut. Blake P. Master to the Recruiting party under my Command— Could Lieut. Robinson have been prevaild on to continue in service, he posesses talents in my opinion to render service to this country in the capacity of a Soldier—But it is a pleasing...
12To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 7 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honour to enclose to you the Resignation of Philiman C. Blake 2d Lieutenant in the 1st. Regiment of Infantry, and Pay & Q. Master to my detachment. As he has a strong desire to enter on board the Navy and made arrangements for that purpose, he will impatiently wait your answer. Liut. Jacob Wilson of the 3d Regiment, who is with me and every way qualified to perform the duty of Q &...
13To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 9 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your orders of the 7 Inst. respecting my recruits being Sent on to Pittsburgh—and as soon as I hear from the D.Q Master General, they shall be immediately complied with. I am Sir, with much respect & esteem your most obedient Servant. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
14To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 13 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutenant Blake is fixed in his resolution of resigning his appointment in the first Regt. of Infantry, and has already obtained the birth of a midshipman onboard Captain Truxons Ship now lying at New York, and is making arrangements to repair immediately to that place, previous to which he is obliged, by orders received from the P.M. General, to draw from the hands of the Recruiting officers...
15To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 14 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Directions from Colo Ogden DQMG, to James OHara, or his agent, to furnish transportation, Rations, Straw and fuel to a detachment of my Recruits to Pittsburgh, came this day to the contractor at this place, he not being obligated or authorised to act on so large a scal, I have forwarded the letter to Colo OHara at Pittsburgh, and am necessitated to postpone the movement of the detachment till...
16To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 15 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutenant Peyton has this moment informed me that he cannot comply with my order in taking charg of the detachment ordered to Pittsburgh but upon certain principles which he has communicated to you in writing, and of those principles is are not complyed with by government, his letter to you is to be considered as a Resignation. I have only him or Lieut. Climson who can be detached, the latter...
17To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 28 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have receiv’d your orders to repair to the Harper’s Ferry, which orders I shall immediately comply with, and am, Sir, with much respect and esteem your most obedient sevt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
18To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 1 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honoured with yours of the 28th. Ultimo, respecting Lieut Peyton. You are perfectly correct, Sir, in your idea, that his letter to you made the advance of four months pay the condition of his continuance in service. his conduct, through the whole of this business, has appeared sth Strange. I can account for it in no other way, than that his mind for the want of cash, and being...