11To 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).
12To 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...
13To 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...
14To 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).
15To 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...
16To 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).
17To 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...
18To 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."