1961To Alexander Hamilton from Gaspard Joseph Amand Ducher, 10 January 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Les representants du peuple de la caroline du nord assemblés a fayetteville ont adoptée la nouvelle constitution; comme vous connoissez mon attachement pour les americains, j’espere que vous me rendez la justice de croire que je vois avec plaisir tout ce qui peut concourir à leur union et à leur prosperité. Dès que ma Santé sera rétablie je me propose de faire un précis des nouvelles loix...
1962To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 31 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is an extract of a letter from Captain James Taylor of the Sixth regiment commanded by Lt. Colonel James Reed dated Port of Beacon Island 1. October 1799. by which it would appear that your orders relative to exempting him from the ordinary duties of his Office has not been operative. I refer you to my letter of the 4. June and your letter in answer thereto dated the 5. June Ulto. I...
1963To Alexander Hamilton from Jacob Morris, 2 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeably to my promise to Mr Warner I take the liberty to enclose you a recommendation of that Gentleman to the honble. the Secretary of War for a subalterns commission in the army of the United States I believe Mr Warner to be deserving, and if the Government shall think proper to honor him with a commission he will prove himself deserving worthy of such confidence I am with great regard Dr...
1964To Alexander Hamilton from William Ellery, 21 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Newport, Rhode Island ] May 21, 1792 . “… I wish to be favoured with your instructions respecting the case of the Brig Chance, a Statemt. of which I sent to you on the 2nd. of Apl. last, with an explanation respectg. the Thermometer mentioned in my letter of the 9th. of the same month, and with your directions relative to the tare of Sugars mentioned in my letter of the 5th. of last March,...
1965To Alexander Hamilton from William Seton, 18 August 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I am honored with your Letter of the 15th. enclosing a resolution of the Trustees of the Sinking fund, in consequence of which you direct me to purchase public Debt to the amount of 150,000 Dollars at the limits therein prescribed. I am very much flattered and very thankfull for this confidence reposed in me, the more so, as the execution of the business thro’ me will be a great accomodation...
1966To Alexander Hamilton from William Willcocks, 23 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeably to your request, before ten OClock this morning, I saw Lieutentant Dwight at his Lodgings No. 28 Front, or Water Street: At the Sign of Ferdinand Reading—The Man is dead, but Mrs Reading, occupies the Home. I called him aside; expressed surprize at his not having yet gone to Camp. He said he should go on Monday next, having received your positive orders; although he had not received...
1967To Alexander Hamilton from Peter Silvester, 24 September 1785 (Hamilton Papers)
September 24, 1785. Discusses pending litigation between Captain Phillips and Colonel Van Rensselaer concerning a debt contracted by Phillips in 1776. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Silvester was a lawyer who practiced in the area which, in 1786, became Columbia County.
1968To Alexander Hamilton from William Ellery, 13 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letters of the 26th. & the 30th. of May last. To the explanations and instructions, and the act respecting further provisn. for collecting the duties on Teas, and for prolonging the term for the payment of the duties on Wines inclosed in the first I shall pay attention. In answer to the last, Capt. Smith left his coasting papers with me agreeably to law, and his license...
1969To Alexander Hamilton from Edward Stevens, [5 October 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
The Bearer of this Letter, Mr. Jasper Parsons intends visiting the united States with his Lady and Family to spend the Winter Months in an agreeable Manner, & restore his Health which has been slightly impaired. This Gentleman & his Lady are such respectable Characters, are so universally esteemed in this Island & have excited in my Mind so sincere a Regard for them, that I feel very much...
1970To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 20 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your several letters of the 18 and 19 insts. and the enclosures—As soon as Lt Willson is appointed paymaster to the Rendezvous at Wilmington I shall pay into his hands the recruiting money which Lieut Blake refunded to me—it was taken out of Lt Blakes hands for the purpose—in the meantime Lieut there is upwards of 150 dollars in Lt Peytons hands unexpended, which may answer...