721To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, 7 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is found that the shoes which have been supplied by Mr. Stephens are much too small for our northern troops. Not more than one half that have been sent on for the sixteenth Regiment can ever be worn by them—Our men are large and having been accustomed to hard labour their feet are proportionably so— The socks that have been furnished are very thick being made of coating or thick baize, and...
722To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 7 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Since I had the pleasure of seeing of you, I have in examining of the Hutts on the Island, have come a Cross a Man belonging to Captain Flemings Company, going at large and without doing any duty for a considerable time. This man on examination informs me, that he was brought hear by his Capt. in Order to have him Transfered to some other Company; There being some discontent between him and...
723To Alexander Hamilton from William Willcocks, 7 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In the case of Peter Mildeberger, I can only report, that to my knowlege the facts stated in his Petition are true—I believe he has never been out of his bed, since he went first into it— That he has labored under a constant internal Hemorrage I conclude to be true, from the information of his nurse and the information, and certificate, of the attending Physician— As to the future result, I...
724To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 4th instant. Mr. Brooks a Cadet, in the artillery was appointed to the business of paying the troops at and near Staunton and set off on the business, about three days since. I have heard that Lt Merriweather Lewis, was coming to Wilmington to join the recruiting party there. I know him to be very capabale of a business of the kind but Mr Brooks’s appointment...
725To Alexander Hamilton from James Dill, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I arrived at this place on the 31st Ulto. and have reported myself to Major Bewell agreeable to your Instructions I Have the Honor to be with Respect Yr. Obt Servant ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: "Filed."
726To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Dwight, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeable to your orders of the 4th Novr. last I have reported my self to Major Buell where I wait his orders— With Respect I have The Honor to be your most Obt. & very Hble Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: "Filed."
727To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I yesterday received your favor of the 3d. instant and beg you to be assured, that any employment, which your arrangements may have assigned me, shall be zealously undertaken and faithfully executed to the extent of my abilities, at the same time, it is proper for me, to express my apprehensions, that the result will not, in any other particulars, justify the confidence with which you have...
728To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 2d. of Novr. requesting me a second time to recommend two persons to act as Cadets I received at this place. Immediately on the receipt of your first letter on this subject I signified to a number of my Officers and also to the most respectable Citizens that persons were wanted to fill the Office of Cadet—But no applications have as yet been made by persons for whom I could...
729To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Hunewell, 5 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major Jones & Capt Pynchon of my Regt have requested me to mention them to the proper Department as Candidates for Inspectors. I have already given you the character of these Gentlemen, they have both had a liberal education, & men of talents, who stand high in my estimation. I have the honor to be with great respect sir Yr Obedt huml Servt. ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note...
730To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Riker, 5 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Pardon the liberty I take in recommending to you by letter the bearer of this Mr. John A Wynants, who I understand will receive an appointment in the land service if sanctioned by your approbation—I feel the strongest assurance that his conduct would be such as to satisfy any expectations you may form of his fidelity Activity & patriotism—I am myself sensible however, that my opinion has but...