2001To Alexander Hamilton from Isaac Holmes, 6 February 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Charleston, South Carolina, February 6, 1794. On February 28, 1794, Hamilton sent to George Washington “a letter from the Collector of Charlestown of the 6th instant.” Letter not found. ]
2002To Alexander Hamilton from Isaac Holmes, 19 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Charleston, South Carolina, September 19, 1794. On October 3, 1794, Oliver Wolcott, Jr., answering “for the Secty of the Treasy,” wrote to Holmes: “Your letter dated Sept. 19th has been rec’d.” Letter not found. ] Wolcott’s letter to Holmes of October 3, 1794, reads as follows: “Your Letter dated Sept. 19th. has been rec’d and on consideration of the case stated it is deemed proper that...
2003To Alexander Hamilton from Isaac Holmes, 30 June 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Charleston, South Carolina, June 30, 1794. On September 4, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Holmes and referred to “your letter of the 30th of June last.” Letter not found. ]
2004To Alexander Hamilton from Isaac Holmes, 19 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Charleston, South Carolina, May 19, 1794. On June 17, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Holmes : “I have received your letter of the 19th of may with its inclosures.” Letter not found. ] Holmes was collector of customs at Charleston, South Carolina.
2005To Alexander Hamilton from Isaac Holmes, 9 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Charleston, South Carolina, August 9, 1794. On September 4, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Holmes acknowledging “the receipt of your letter of the 9th of August.” Letter not found. ] Holmes was collector of customs at Charleston, South Carolina.
2006To Alexander Hamilton from Isaac Holmes, 22 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Charleston [ South Carolina ] September 22, 1794 . “In my Letter to you under date 10th Currt. relatively to the Schooner Hawke, the value of the vessel was expressed thro mistake in the Copiest at 12000 dollars. If it is so, you will please read 1200 dollars.…” ALS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
2007To Alexander Hamilton from Isaac Holmes, [16 April 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Charleston, South Carolina, April 16, 1793. On May 10, 1793, Hamilton wrote to Edmund Randolph and referred to a letter “of the 16th of April from the Collector of the District of Charlestown.” Letter not found. ]
2008To Alexander Hamilton from Moses Hook, 9 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I beg leave to transmit to you the enclosed account through the advice of Mr Miller the Quarter Master and request an order to him to pay me the money. Being a young Officer and not accquainted with that rigid œconomy which is absolutely necessary to be observed by an Officer of my grade find myself under very disagreeable pecuniary embarrassments and at this time under marching orders to...
2009To Alexander Hamilton from Moses Hook, 16 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Miller informed me this day that the account of my traveling expences could not be allowed, which oblidges me to trouble you again with a request, which if granted will relieve me from absolute distress and confer an infinite obligation on your humble Servant Finding myself so much embarrassed I am under the necessity of requesting an order on the Pay-master General to advance me one mothe...
2010To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 27 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutenant Pope reports to me that there are in Capt Eddins’s company now under his command several men who have not had the small pox. That some of them have been lately exposed to infection by frequenting a house on white hill dock where the small pox is. That he is apprehensive that one of them has now the Symptoms of that disease. The Doctor has seen him, but says it is impossible to tell...
2011To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 20 November 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, November 20, 1798. “… the Barracks at West point are in such order that with a few repairs they will afford comfortable winter quarters for at least three hundred men—and that a report was made not long since to the Secretary of war on the subject of repairs specifying such as were wanted. The new Barrack on Governors Island is nearly finished.… There are at West point about two...
2012To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 5 November 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, November 5, 1798. “Inclosed are two letters: one from Captain Frye Stationed at Governors Island describing the Cloathing & accoutrements furnished to his men and the Other from Doctor Dwight … stating certain particulars relative to the Troops on Bedloes Islands.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Frederick Frye of Massachusetts had been appointed a captain in the Corps of...
2013To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 25 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Many of the articles charged in the apothecary bill being on orders from the Doctor I answered these orders should have supported the charges as vouchers—This not from doubt but for regularity sake They are in possession of the apothecary—I told him the bill & supported would be authenticated—It was presented some time since & my signature refused. I spoke to the Doctor on the subject &...
2014To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 10 December 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
The knowledge that my case is not and perhaps may not be before the board of General Officers excites in me an uneasiness I cannot suppress and which will I am fearful make me appear importunate. Should this be so I must beg Your indulgence from the nature of my Situation—As I expressed my desire to the Secretary in writing that if the way to the Regiment of Artillery was not open to me to be...
2015To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 8 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major Hoops presents his Compliments to General Hamilton—begs leave to Suggest, That in order that the Court when assembled may go through with their bussiness at one Session The Witnesses in the Case of Captain Frye be sent for also—The Witnesses will then be—Captains Henry and McClellan and Sergeant John Anderson, of Capt Henrys Company As it is probable from the nature of the Service that...
2016To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 5 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I beg leave to mention to you the case of Levi Pearce, who has hitherto been attached to Capt Cochrans company, but is now annexed to Capt Reeds Capt Cochran being entirely removed from Fort Jay where Pearce is to remain—He has received no pay since Joining Capt Cochran & but little Cloathing I wish to be instructed in what manner an arrangement may be made so that he may be supplied during...
2017To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 21 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The articles specified in Mr Mangins letter are very proper to make up an assortment, but as in some instances one instrument may possess the properties of two or three I have where this is the case specified only the one —surveying compasses are left out as the European made compasses are generally rejected in this country, I believe on good grounds—Inclosed is the list of articles which were...
2018To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 6 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It would advance the service if Lieutt Heton who is attached to Capt Cochrans company was permitted to repair to Fort Jay to assist me in the operations that will be immediately begun there. I am Sir with high respt Yr Mo Ob Sert ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On the cover H wrote a draft of his reply: "Write to Major Ford directing him to order on the officer requested if he...
2019To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 15 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have applied to Captain McClallen on the subject of the inclosed Representation—He believes (from conversation which he had with Captain Ingersol) that when the Representants enlisted it was understood that they were to Receive pay as Artificers when they did Artificers duty, but at other times as privates only—That Captain Ingersol acting on this idea has during the time they worked drawn...
2020To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 22 July 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
The slight acquaintance I have with you will certainly not be considered as an apology for the liberty I take in troubling you with a letter on a subject rather particular at a time when your mind must be occupied with matters of general & important concern—I must therefore throw myself on your indulgence for an excuse and will hope that when the nature of the case is taken into View I shall...
2021To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 8 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Herewith I have the honor to lay before you the proceedings of a Court of Enquiry held by your order at Fort Niagara for the investigation of Charges Exibited by Captain Bruff against Major Rivardi— Mr. David Thompson acted as Recorder to this Court and received from me a Certificate of his having Acted in that Capacity: this was deemed necessary To Enable him to Obtain the Compensation...
2022To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 28 February 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Col Stevens has submitted to my perusal a letter he lately received from the accountant of the department of War from which it appears that Col Stevens is subjected to difficulty in the settlement of his account for the want of certain formalities relative to the overalls he furnished the Troops in Garrison here & at West point—Mr. Simmons States that these being ascertained to be conformable...
2023To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 13 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Doctor is not of opinion that McGregor is disabled from Serving, & therefore has not given a Certificate—McGregor says he was 47. when he last Enlisted (about a year ago) that he is unable to bear the fatigues of a march from a wound below the knee (which he shews)—There are now in the guard house of this garrison three men of Capt Henrys company confined for Drunkenness while on the...
2024To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, March 17—18, 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Their are in the part of the first regiment here two drummers—one fifer & a private who blows the fife, and acts as fifer I have ordered the Extra drummer of the first Regiment and the private acting as fifer with his own consent to be attached for the present Service to the detachment under the Command of Capt Henry—Mr Dayton has I Am told written to you on this subject remonstrating against...
2025To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 13 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
“An account was presented to me some time since by Mr Richards (signed by Lieut Leonard) for work done on Bedloes Island in preparing the house for the Reception of those men who were to be innoculated. I declined countersigning as from the way of its being made out, That bore to me the appearance of deciding on the propriety of the several charges of which I am not a Judge. I believe I...
2026To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops [11 February 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor to call on you to day to present the enclosed memorandum. The number of men now in quarters I know from the information of Capt Read, To whom I shewed the Statement after I had made it. It is I believe sufficiently correct to act upon. I am Sir with high Respect Yr. Mo Ob Sert ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing "Memorandum of Quarters at Fort Jay" ( AD ,...
2027To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 21 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
My communication by Lieut Leonard was intended merely to revive the subject which I had reported to you by letter last week and which I afterwards mentioned in Conversation—I requested Mr Leonard to Suggest that with the assistance of Capt McClallen now in New York a Court martial might be constituted with an officer to officiate as Judge adte. if necessary for the Trial of the prisoners in...
2028To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 28 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is Lieutenant Leonards Statement on the subject of the enlistment of Elihu Eggleston. Some days since I received a letter from Capt Ingersol at West point requesting to be furnished with orders Instructions and money for Recruiting as men are to be had occasionally at that post. This day I have written to Capt Ingersol informing him that I have submitted the subject to your...
2029To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 7 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Mary McGregor represents. That her husband (a Soldier in Capt Freemans company) was wounded during the revolutionary war—That he is now over fifty years of age. That she has a son of ten years old an incurable cripple — that separated from her husband she would find it extremely difficult to maintain herself & son—she requests That in consideration of these circumstances her husband may be...
2030To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 15 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Captain Read reports that young Parker enlisted with him at West point in may last & Voluntarily a few days after his enlistment Capt Read was informed by a Mr Howard from Massachussetts that Parker was the son of a very respectable Physician of that State and that he was certain he had ran away from College where he had formerly known him—the lad was examined and Confessed that he had left...
2031To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 4 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
This morning Captain Fryes company under the command of Lieutenant Dayton embarked for Elizabeth Town on their way to Philadelphia—agreeably to your Order of Yesterday I directed Lieutt. Yates to Accompany Lieut Dayton—but on the representation of Mr Yates that the situation of his health did not admit of his marching—I have permitted him to remain presuming that it would meet your approbation...
2032To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 12 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Last evening was lodged in the Guard house of this Garrison John Doyle a Soldier in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers—He is sent from Rhode Island by Major Toussard in charge of Sergeant Peter La barres . It appears that he is a deserter from Fort Mifflin—was Tried at Newport & sentenced to Receive one hundred lashes, which he has Received; and it was the opinion of the Court that he...
2033To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 9 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received from Capt Eddins a letter, the object of which is to obtain leave of absence untill he has settled all his affairs in the State of Virginia—I beg leave to lay the letter before you as presenting the best View of the subject and have the honor to be with great respect Sir yr Mo Ob Svt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Samuel Eddins to Hoops, April 29, 1800...
2034To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 9 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to report to you the arrest of Captain Frederick Frye of the first Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers—On the Charge of Irregular and disorderly Conduct &cc—And have the honor to be with great respect Sir Yr Mo Ob Sert ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2035To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 5 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The small house at the corner of the Battery formerly used by Doctor Bailey appears to be now unoccupied It would serve exceedingly well as a place for the boats of the Island to land at. I beg leave to suggest this and if you should think proper to give any directions in consequence I will pursue them I am Sir with great respect Yr Mo Ob Sert ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On...
2036To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 15 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
This morning early two men of Captn Ingersols and one of Captain McClellans Company left this post without leave in a boat which had been suffered to remain in the beach—The boat filled before they could reach New York, The man of Capt McClallens Company was drowned, the other two were relievd by two persons belonging (I beleive) to Doctor Baileys department—Who took them and the boat to...
2037To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 7 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have made enquiry of Capt Freeman relative to the representation of Mrs McGregor and am informed that her husband is most probably upwards of fifty Capt Freeman does not consider him fit for service. he was enlisted on the 4th June 1798 by Capt Frye—he had served before in the Corps of Artillery and the story he tells of his service during the war has the appearance of Truth. I am Sir, with...
2038To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 8 February 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have this moment received Captain Church’s note of the 6th. Inst. My not writing on the Subject of the Quarter master proceeded from my desire to connect with that other Subject, which I have not found it in my power to Embrace—I will as soon as possible make to your excellency particular communication of the state of things within my command as specified in your letter of the 2nd Inst. My...
2039To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 8 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I beg leave to lay before you certain facts Contained in a letter which I have received from Lieutenant Pope relative to the situation in which he finds himself by an Official act in Obedience to an order of the Commanding Officer of this garrison— A Garrison Court Martial having Sentenced Thomas Solomons found guilty of Stealing ten dollars from R. A. Hawes, to fifteen days confinement and to...
2040To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 30 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am informed by Lieut Fergus under date 25 June. that he could not move without the assistance of some carriage to Convey the Utensills for Cooking &c—& that he had applied to the agent of the War department who told him he could not do any thing in it without the orders of the Secretary of war— Lieut Fergus is at Fort Johnston N. Carolina with twenty six men who he says are very much in debt...
2041To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 3 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
George Purcell of Captain Bishops — 2d Regt Ar & Egs applies for a discharge on the ground —— unfit for service from having had his arm broke and Shoulder — dislocated; He offers in his place William Stevenson— — Genet Certifies of Purcell that “there is no striking appearance —— when Examining the part, but in walking appears to have his — shoulder depressed, he could not detect the source of...
2042To Alexander Hamilton from John Hopkins, 16 July 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your favor of the 13th inst. My letter of the 29th of April last, of which a duplicate is enclosed, will inform you that Mr James Brown as Trustee for William Short Esquire transferred all the Stock standing in his name as Trustee aforesaid to the said William Short to whose Credit it now stands, and is as follows viz. In six per Cen Stock assumed debt, on Int. from 1st Apl...
2043To Alexander Hamilton from John Hopkins, 29 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
In compliance with your letter of the 21st of April 1792, I have to inform you that James Brown this day applied for the purpose of transferring the Stock standing in his name in trust for William Short Esqr to the said William Short; and considering that the object of Mr. Jeffersons letter to you of the 19th of April would be fully answered by this Transfer, I have accordingly permitted it to...
2044To Alexander Hamilton from Horace and Seth Johnson and Company, 22 April 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, April 22, 1795. “Your favor of the 13th inst. is recd. We thank you for the assurance you give, of being concerned for us, should you be under no opposite engagement….” LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see Horace and Seth Johnson and Company to H, April 9, 1795 . Letter not found.
2045To Alexander Hamilton from Horace and Seth Johnson and Company, 9 April 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, April 9, 1795. “Mr Harison acquaints us that it is ⟨y⟩our intention to resume the practice of the Law in this State. One A Craigie, & ourselves wishing to retain you as our counsel, we inclose a Bank note for $100.” LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Horace and Seth Johnson were New York City merchants. Richard Harison, United States attorney for the District of New York, was...
2046To Alexander Hamilton from William Hornby, 15 September 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
London, September 15, 1801. Requests Hamilton’s opinion “upon a Case which … is of the greatest importance to the Parties concerned.” LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Hornby, who had served as governor of Bombay, was a member of the Pulteney Association, which consisted of William Johnstone Pulteney, Patrick Colquhoun, and Hornby. This association bought 1.2 million acres of land...
2047To Alexander Hamilton from William Hosack, 16 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I beg leave through you Sir to accept the appointment with which His Excellency the President has been pleased to honor me, an honor I hope in some degree to deserve by constant endeavours to discharge the duties attached to it in a becoming manner— As soon as I can prepare to join Captain Mc C lallen I will give you notice and wait your orders— It would be highly gratifying to my pride could...
2048To Alexander Hamilton from George Hough, 23 July 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
This may certify, that the following Extract of a Letter I received from Mr. William Woodward, of Hanover, in this State, transmitted to me by the Post, with a written Introduction, at the top of the Letter addressed to me, informing, that it was from Mr John Phillips Ripley, at Philadelphia, dated May 4th. but whether the Treasury department was positively mentioned or not, I do not...
2049To Alexander Hamilton from James House, 16 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honor to inform you that there is in charge of the command officer of Capt Elliott’s Company at Reading a quantity Ammunition which I wish to be directed how to dispose of—The quantity, I judge to be about a Ton and half consisting of Artillery and Musquet cartrages and one or two Keggs of Powder—there are also, two Brass 3 Pounders to which the Artillery cartrages are suited I have...
2050To Alexander Hamilton from John E. Howard, 11 January 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Annapolis ] January 11, 1790 . Encloses a statement of Maryland’s public debt. ALS , RG 56, Letters 2d Comptroller, 2d Auditor, Executive of Maryland and Georgia, 1789–1823, National Archives. This letter was written in reply to “Treasury Department Circular to the Governors of the States,” November 21, 1789 . Howard was governor of Maryland.