31To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 18 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you a Copy of a letter from Wm. Simmons Esq. Accountant Office—directed to me at Boston—which I have this day received, wherein he considers me not as a permanent Commandant, nor entitled to my extra Rations. Sir, I am sorry to trouble you on this occasion, but as this lays me under a double embarrassment, by not having Quarters provided for me by Government on the Garrison, and the...
32To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 19 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 4th. instant giving leave for Lieut Levingston to remain for a short time at New York—also have received yours of the 13th. inst. The Troops here draw provision twice in a week—the last word was left out in Copying my order, that I sent to you on that subject—they are explicit to the Contractor—that one half fresh—& one 1/4 salt pork—and one 1/4 salt...
33To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 12 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your favour of the 1st inst. respecting double rations, also two of the 3d one favouring me with your opinion on the proceedings of a Garrison Court Martial; the other enclosing a Certificate that Elihue Eggleston Jur. a Soldier in the 2d Regt. of Artills. & Engineers was an apprentice to Messr. Jones & Tuttle—all which shall be complyed with according to your direction. I also...
34To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 11 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is my Monthly return for April. I am now at this place with the Men and Artificers, making some small arrangements of the old Barracks, and seeing to the discipline of the Troops. As another Commissioned Officer is wanted at this place I have desired Lieutt. Leonard Williams to remain here untill I receive further Orders. Corporal Jacob Gurney deserted from this place on the 23d. of...