1To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 2 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] May 2, 1799 . Sends a plan of Michilimackinac. Defends his request for extra pay for extra duty. Quotes from the following letter which he received from the Issuing Commissary: “By a letter which I received yesterday from the Contractor I am instructed (as this Garrison does not exceed 50 Men) To give up Stores under my charge To The Commanding Officer.… I hold myself in...
2To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 21 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I was honored yesterday Night with your letters of the 15th. Ult. & 1st. Inst. The Post Setting of again this Morning & my being Tormented with the fever will I hope Serve as an Apology for my laconism & for any incoherence which may Slip in my Answer. Permit me first, Sir, To express my happiness at Seeing myself under the imediate orders of an Officer whom I have allways revered for his...
3To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 18 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Doctor Coffin being at the Moment of his departure when I received the inclosed of the Brittish Comanding Officer at Fort George—I thought it would be a pleasing proof to you of the good harmony existing between the Garrisons. In haste I repeat the assurance of the respectfull consideration with which I have the honor to be Sir, Your Most Obedient & Very humble Servant ( ALS , Hamilton Papers,...
4To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 20 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have half an hour ago delivered my defence to the Court of Inquiry—Major Hoops & Captain Still, intend to Set of To Morrow Morning, I therefore do myself the honor of transmitting by them my reasons for not entering any charges against Captain Bruff; indeed for declining bringing any forward at any time— Was I to arrest him he would not be tried for want of a Sufficient number of Officers &...
5To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 5 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] September 5, 1799 . “… I hope Captain Thompson will by the time this letter comes to hand, have had the honor of Seeing you & as I requested him To lay the different wants of this Garrison &a. before you.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see Rivardi to H, July 25, 1799 . Thompson and H did not meet, but in a letter dated September...
6To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 10 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
This Moment the fatal news of the death of our Comander in Chief have reached this Fort—and my mind is So depressed by that unfortunate event that you will have the goodness to excuse my laconism—I would have paid the usual tribute of military honors to the memory of the departed hero, but the order of the Secretary of war published in the papers induced me to postpone that Mournful ceremony...
7To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 11 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of receiving your letter of the 25th. Ultimo & comunicated its contents to Doctor Coffin who is making his arrangements in consequence—I Shall take on me the responsibility of all his Accounts as Quarter Master & hope that the arrival of Some officer capable of conducting the business of that Department will Soon relieve me of the Task. I received also General orders of the...
8To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 1 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] May 1, 1800 . “I am this moment honored with your letter of the 21st. of March.… About a year ago, The Tuscororas came to me, complaining of one of their horses having been killed.… I made in their presence imediate inquiries.… circumstances induced me To believe that Some Settlers of The landing place had been guilty of that offense. The Chiefs appeared To concur in the...
9To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 27 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Niagara [ New York ] June 27, 1799 . Encloses “a Map of river Miami, also a plan of The Fort of the Same Name.” States: “My health is I hope perfectly restored & as the fever has left me I trust soon to recover my usual Strength.” States that he is willing to remain at Niagara throughout the winter. Maintains that “a public Vessel on this lake … would I am Sure prove œconomical in the end.”...
10To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 8 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The Clothing detained at Oswego arrived yesterday evening at this Post. I have the honor of inclosing a letter of the Serjeant whom I detached from here, also one of Mr Logan (the Gentleman who undertook the transportation—& the report of the Quartermaster stating the condition of the articles forwarded I considered myself tied & restricted by your letter of the 19th of February—in consequence...