121To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus King, 8 June 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ London, June 8, 1798. Second letter of June 8 not found. ] In the “List of Letters from … Mr. King” to H, Columbia University Libraries, two letters from King for June 8, 1798, are listed.
122To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Clinton, 21 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honour to inclose my letter of Appointment from the President, as second Lieutenant in the first Regiment of Infantry & shall respectfully await your Orders I remain Sir your Most Obedient Servant ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On the cover H wrote a draft of his reply: "He will repair to Wilmington in Delaware and there report himself to Major Cass to be employed on...
123To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 25 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Company of the 13th. Regiment has been cast away at Hell Gate & the Vessel fill’d with water. I have therefore sent two Petty Augres to take them to Elizabeth Town Point, & have given orders to the Contractor to supply them with provissions, as what they receivd at New Haven was mostly lost, all which I hope will meet your approbation. I am with great consideration Sir Your obt: Servt. (...
124To Alexander Hamilton from John W. Livingston, Jr., 7 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor of reporting myself present. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
125To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus King, 21 July 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ London, July 21, 1798. Kings notation of this letter reads: “Hamilton. Duplicates of address Gallatin.” Letter not found. ] Letter listed in Rufus King’s “Memorandum of Private Letters, &c., dates & persons, from 1796 to Augt 1802,” owned by Mr. James G. King, New York City. See King to H, July 14, 1798 .
126To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Donovan, 24 July 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, July 24, 1798. “Permit me to Congratulate you most Respectfully on your promotion.… I make one of the number, who can make you no other recompence but my Fervent prayers to the allmighty God, for your Long life and Prosperity.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Donovan owned and operated a tobacco shop in New York City. H endorsed this letter: “Timothy Donavan aged sixty...
127To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 29 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose for your information a copy of a letter from John Wilkins Junr Esqr. dated Pittsburg 19th April 1799 I have the honor to be, with great respect, Sir, your most Ob H S ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing John Wilkins, Jr., to McHenry, April 19, 1799 (copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
128To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus King, 29 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ London, April 29, 1799. Letter not found. ] “List of Letters from … Mr. King” to H, Columbia University Libraries.
129To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, [15 March 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
[Mount Vernon, March 15, 1799. Letter not found.] “List of Letters from G—— Washington to General Hamilton,” Columbia University Libraries.
130To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 11 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I this day received your letter circular bearing date the 20th. of Sep. last. Not expecting orders as Soon do not expect to leave this until Monday but if possible will sooner, and make no delay until I reach the destined place, after which will most implicitly comply with the other orders— I am with the highest Sentiments of respect &c Sir Yr. Ob H St. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
131To Alexander Hamilton from Walter L. Cochran, 16 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor to receive yours of the 14th. Inst. and shall immediately make arrangements for the marching of Capt. Masey’s Company to Norfolk, Virginia. General Hamilton will be informed of the time of their leaving this Fort. I have the honor to be &c ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: "Filed."
132To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 27 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] May 27, 1799 . “I have this moment recd. your letter of the 24th and several enclosures, among the latter a letter to Lt Col. Hamtramck which I return for your reperusal. You will recollect, that the troops in Tenessee and on the Georgia Frontier are within Genl Pinckney’s command. Your letter to Hamtramck extends his authority to the troops in Tenessee. Will you be pleased to...
133To Alexander Hamilton from Jesse Lull, 27 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Very urgent business requires me to visit Vermont as soon as possible. My Sergeants are so far instructed in their duty, that the Quarter Master’s Department for the 16th. Regiment may be safely intrusted with them for a few weeks. I have consulted Col. Graves on this subject, who wishes I may be indulged with leave of Absence for four or five weeks, and has directed me to address you for...
134To Alexander Hamilton from William Duer, 13 January 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, January 13, 1799. The summary of this letter reads: “Thanks for Hamilton’s interposition with Wolcott.” Letter not found. ] Letter listed in “Calendar Summary of Philip Schuyler and Alexander Hamilton Papers,” Personal Miscellaneous, Box 6, Schuyler, MS Division, New York Public Library. See Wolcott to H, September 19, 1798 .
135To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 5 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, October 5, 1799. On the envelope of the letter Hamilton wrote to him on October 5, 1799, Stevens wrote : “recd. & and. same day.” Letter not found. ]
136To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Spencer, 30 August 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
Albany, August 30, 1797. Asks Hamilton to examine the validity of the title to various tracts of land owned by Spencer lying between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Spencer was an Albany merchant. The following receipt, written by H and signed by Spencer, appears at the bottom of this letter: “Received of Alexander Hamilton the papers abovementione[d]...
137To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 9 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have lately learned, that Captain Cole of the 11th regiment, has solicited from you, that his resignation might be accepted—he had previously notified me by letter of an intention to resign on the first day of the present month, since which he has not addressed me—believing, however, that he considered his communication to me, as sufficiently formal, I have to join him, in his request, that...
138To 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 ,...
139To Alexander Hamilton from James P. Heath, 20 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Finding it impossible to procure the Men that are wanting to compleat captain Bruffs company, in this place, and fearing the river will shut up, I shall proceed unto Norfolk in the Morning with the Soldiers that were left here sick—With Sentiments of Esteem I have the honour to be Your Obdt. Servt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
140To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Billington, 22 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the War department hath requested me to Apply to you for Patterns of the Coats & Vests for the Cavalry, and as they will be speedily be wanted the sooner I am furnished with them the more it will Oblige your Most Obedient Humble Servant— ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
141To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 12 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Danbury [ Connecticut ] June 12, 1799 . “From the progressive state of the recruiting service in the Circle under my Command, I have the Honor to inform you that a further supply of bounty Money will be wanted as soon as it can conveniently be sent forward. Thier has been but a small supply of Cloathing furnished for the recruits, and a number are now enlisted and drawn to thier rendizvous,...
142To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus King, [13 September 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Margate, England, September 13, 1798. Letter not found. ] Letter listed in Rufus King’s “Memorandum of Private Letters, &c., dates & persons, from 1796 to Augt 1802,” owned by Mr. James G. King, New York City.
143To Alexander Hamilton from James Caldwell, 30 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The great desire I have to assist The Bearer of this, Mr. William Cowan, Urges Me to take the liberty of Introducing him to Your Notice, which I should not do if I did not Conceive he will fill any Military Situation, in which he may be placed, with fidelity and honor; I Know he is particularly Anxious to enter into the Army; I request Sir, You will be so good as to Excuse this liberty I have...
144To Alexander Hamilton from James Monroe, [4 August 1797] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, August 4, 1797. Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found. ] ALS , sold by Stan V. Henkels, Jr., April 21, 1891, Item 393-H.
145To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Murarius, 25 July 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, July 25, 1798. “… When I had the honor to wait upon you some time ago, I neglected to present you the Testimonies of my Military Conduct, which by your Leave I hereby ref. to your perusal. I take the Liberty to recommend myself to your favor.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. The enclosure, which is dated March 27, 1784, and is entitled “Dismission for Captain Murarius...
146To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 7 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you a copy of a letter, and request you will give such order respecting the matter of it, as you may think proper I have the Honour to be with great respect Sir Your Most Obedient Servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). On the cover H’s instructions read: "Examine of what Regiment Lt. Alexander is & send the application, to the Col observing that if the fact be true the...
147To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 28 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
This morning I am favoured with your letter of the 26th instant—I will immediately make an arrangement, for furnishing the Tents you request, and I will know that they are such as you will approve— I am sir, Your Most Obedient servant ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; LC , RG 94, Post-Revolutionary War Records, Letters of Samuel Hodgdon, National Archives).
148To Alexander Hamilton from Theodore Meminger, 8 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, August 8, 1799. “… I beg leave to remark that the Company are in a ragged state many of them being destitute of Overalls of Linen & those of Clothes past repair. Blankets & Woolen Overalls I have not included in the return as it will be some time before they are wanted & would be an incumberance.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
149To Alexander Hamilton from Stephen Van Rensselaer, 11 January 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ January 11, 1799. On January 27, 1799, Hamilton wrote to Van Rensselaer , “I ought to beg your pardon for not having before answered your letters of the 12th of Novem and 11th instant.” Letter of January 11, 1799, not found. ]
150To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you an Extract of a letter from James Ryan dated Octr. 26. 1799—and Copy of a letter from Henry Piercy Capt: 8th. U.S. Regiment dated Novr. 7. 1799, that you may take such order relative thereto as you may think proper. I am Sir, with respect, Your obedt. servant, ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). H’s note on the cover reads: "Has not the relative rank of the persons...