1From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 30 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutenant Muhlenberg has been directed to proceed with the company of Captain Bruff from Baltimore to Norfolk. This officer, in a letter of the twenty seventh inst. represents mentions to me that the men are destitute of woolen overalls I have therefore to request that you will furnish to Baltimore a supply for a full company You will therefore be pleased to furnish with as soon as possible...
2From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, [25 September 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton requests Mr. Hodgsdon to be so obliging as to inform him whether he has in his power or eye any horse which would be proper as a riding horse for Mr. Hamilton—easy gated of some blood & capable of rendering service. Mr. Hamilton would mean to purchase him. AL , The Indiana Historical Society Library, Indianapolis.
3From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 18 December 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I am to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of yesterday. That the amount of the Monies received by you for Arms &c. sold to the State of South Carolina, may be ascertained according to the established usage of the Treasury Department, it will be necessary that you present an account thereof with the proper documents at the Auditors Office. A warrant will then issue upon you in favor of the...
4From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 25 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I request that you will furnish me on Saturday Evening at my house with a complete return of all the articles you will by that time have forwarded for the Militia army distinguishing how much to the Militia of each state and at the same time of all arms accoutrements cloathing and Camp Equipage fit for service which remain in store at and near Philadelphia. Substantial accuracy will suffice &...
5From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 27 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 10th. inst & feel myself much am obliged by your attention to your my request. I — I would just remark of on the return, which was inclosed, of Cloathing &c furnished, that the 10th. Regiment seems to have been supplied with nearly its full complement while some others whose progress in recruiting is equal or nearly so, seem in some instances articles quite...
6From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 12 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I wrote to you some time since requesting a supply of Marquieus and Tents for myself and the Adjutant General with our suites. It is my intention to set out for the camp at Scotch Plains on Monday next, and I could wish that the tents & Marquieues might be there or at Elizabeth Town by that time. They will be addressed, in either case, to the D Q M General. Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y....
7From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 7 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
It is with distress I find that the troops are every where a head of their supplies. Not a shoe, blanket or ounce of ammunition destined for this place is yet arrived—except what Mr. Wright conductor for the Pensylvania division brought on with him. I begin to fear infidelity in some of your conductors of Waggons. For Heaven sake send forward a man that can be depended upon on each route to...
8From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the first instant has been delivered to me— I did not receive the letter of Col. Bentley as a complaint, but merely in the light of information; and it was with that view that I transmitted the extract. Your explanation of the matter is perfectly satisfactory—As however it is proper right, and tends to security that invoice s should attend parcels of Clothing to the ir final...
9From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 18 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Captain Bishop has been directed to march with his company of Artillerists and Engineers from Winchester in Virginia to Bristol in Pennsylvania— (He will take the route of by Martinsburg, Hagars Town in Maryland, York Town and Maryland Lancaster in Pennsylvania. At these The Contractors at these places have been directed instructed, to furnish him with the necessary assistance)—He has been...
10From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 12 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I request that some person in character of chief Armourer who may also have charge of the Artificers be provided to accompany the Militia Army. Let him also engage such wheelwrights and other mechanics as may not certainly be found among the troops, and let every correspondent arrangement be made. One half the Intrenching tools intended for the expedition are to be forwarded without delay to...
11From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 26 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
As I expect to be a good deal with the troops this spring it is necessary that I should be supplied with the following articles for myself and Suite. 1 large dining Markee, 1 small Lodging Markee, 2 Horsemen’s Tents, and 2 Common Tents. The Adjutant General who will accompany me will likewise have occasion for one large Markee for business, the small lodging Markee, two Horsemen’s tents and...
12From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 2 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] September 2, 1794 . Requests “an Inventory of intrenching tools to be procured for the Militia force destined against the insurgents if it should become necessary to march them formed upon a moderate scale with an estimate of the probable Cost.” AL , The Indiana Historical Society Library, Indianapolis. For background to this letter, see H to Hodgdon, second letter of August...
13From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 14 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a Copy of a letter from Capt. Williamson, the Deputy Paymaster General in this district. The Situation of the troops to which he alludes, is extremely uncomfortable, and I cannot but regret that no notice should have been taken of an application made so long since as the first of April—You will give information without delay whether there is a supply of Cloathing on hand, and, if...
14From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, [22 February 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
The bearer Abby Mot is a soldiers widow in great distress who wants to go to her friends in the Jerseys but has not the means. If you could find her a place in some public waggon going that way, you would do an act of charity. I am Sir Yr. Obed ser. ALS , Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, Buffalo, New York. Hodgdon was commissary general of military stores. In 1789 H paid Abby Mott’s...
15From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 25 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, August 25, 1794. “I have to request, that you will purchase for the use of the Quarter Masters Department, the horses with their necessary trappings, to be employed as Post Horses and to be stationed at the several places, mentioned in your letter to me of this date.” LS . Mr. Pierce Gaines, Fairfield, Connecticut. Letter not found.
16From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 5 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 25 of May, with the return to which it refers as inclosed, have been received. In the scheme proposed by me (till a Hospital Department shall be organised) it is contemplated Until there shall be a complete organisation I know of nothing better to be done than to commit the Military Stores to the Regimental Quarter-Masters and the Hospital Supplies to the Regimental...
17From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, [17 April 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Hodgsdon. He has signed a warrant in favour of the Qr. M. Generals Departt. for 40000 Dollars —to be forwarded to him in Post Notes of the Bank of the UStates. If Mr. Hodgsdon has not received the warrant he will do well to call for it as time presses. AL , The Sol Feinstone Collection, Library of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia....
18From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 14 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Abraham Hunt informs me that he can procure waggons as far as Reading but not further. It is therefore adviseable for you immediately to send on a person to engage waggons to take the troops up at Reading. Governor Howel with 500 horse will move from Trenton on Tuesday. The continental troops have already marched for Reading. The rest of the Jersey Militia will follow in all the ensuing...
19From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, [26 August 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton requests Mr. Hodgsdon to have ready an express to go tomorrow Morning to cumberland County in this State. AL , Miss Barbara Chernow, New York City.
20From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 29 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The following is an extract of a letter from Major Rivardi dated the 8th. May instant— “I am in daily expectation of the troops and Officers from Detroit, & hope they will bring Cloathing with them for the Infantry several men being destute of it.” Not Having very good information of the State of that affair, no exact account of the supplies that have been sent to that place—I send you the...
21From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 12 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you for your information An extract from Col Parkers letter of the sixth of this month. “A considerable number of our men are entirely without waistcoats of any kind, and all the coats are expended. These articles with woolen overalls are much wanted.” I must request urge your immediate attention to this point—You have heretofore been requested, I believe, to forward to the a supply of...
22From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 19 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Lt. Fergus of the Artillery is at Wilmington in North Carolina, and has under his command twenty six non Commissioned Officers and privates. They are in great want of Clothing, and I request that you will immediately take the necessar measures for having them supplied— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
23From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 17 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will — send to Harper’s ferry, subject to the orders of General Pinckney, a supply quantity of fixed ammunition equal to a supply field supply of four four pounders, and a regiment of Infantry. You will also send to the Union — Brigade, subject to the order of Col. Smith a quantity of fixed ammunition equal to a field supply of two six pounders and a battallion of Infantry. The same...
24From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 29 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, September 29, 1794. On September 30, 1794, Tench Coxe wrote to Hodgdon: “Permit me to ask your greatest attention & exertion to fulfill the requests of the Secy. of the Treasury in his letter to you of the 29 inst.” Letter not found. ] LC , RG 75, Letters of Tench Coxe, Commissioner of the Revenue, Relating to the Procurement of Military, Naval, and Indian Supplies, National...
25From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 10 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eigth instant. I did not intend that you should wait for the order of Major Freeman, but, merely, that you should send the Clothing to some person to be delivered to the order of that Officer. No directions have been given to the Regimental Pay Masters with respect to the delivery of Clothing—I would thank you to give me for your ideas on the subject, and I...
26From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 23 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
You will furnish the Pensylvania Militia with the additional supply of arms & accoutrements which you mention have been called for. You will forward to the Virginia Militia swords, pistols & other horsemens equipments saddles excepted sufficient with those already sent to complete the detachment of horse called for. I am uneasy at the delay which has attended the forwarding of the articles...
27From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 28 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send for your information an extract from Col. Parker lett er of the nineteenth of this month. “When I enclosed to you returns of the Clothing, arms &c that had been received for my regiment I omitted to mention to you that the knapsacks had no division in them.” It appears to me to be very material essential that there should be a division in the knapsacks between the place for provisions,...
28From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 27 August 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
You will procure without delay the number of horses you mention for the Artillery. I am of opinion that it is adviseable to appoint Conductors of stores here, which I request you to do with such compensations as are usual. When arrived at Winchester, they will take the orders of Edward Carrington Esquire or the person who may appear as his Agent. You will send me the names of the Conductors...
29From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 29 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the thirteenth instant. It appears to me that four pair of shoes are quite few enough not more than sufficient for the year taking into view active service, and that these ought to be of good quality. I do not think, therefore, that it would be proper to substitute three in the place of four. The quality and workmanship of the shoes ought to be as good as — but...
30From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 13 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the eleventh instant— Captain Brock commands the detachment which was formerly commanded by Major Bradley. It consists, according to the last return, of two hundred and forty nine men, and the requisition did of Clothing did not appear to me to apply merely to his particular company, but to embrace the whole detachment. You will now be able to judge whether...
31From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 9 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] September 9, 1794 . Requests Hodgdon to furnish a return of what accoutrements and arms for the cavalry are in the public stores and to specify those which have been lately sent forward. Typescript furnished by an anonymous donor.
32From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Col. Read in a letter of the fifteenth of December, informs me that no woolen overa lls have been received for the use of his regiment—I take it for granted that supplies have been forwarded before this—You will be pleased to inform me how the thing matter stands. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
33From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 26 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to request that you will take immediate measures for the purpose of forwarding to one hundred Rounds of ammunition to each of the Twelve Additional regiments. From the progress they have made On recruiting this has become necessary for the purpose of guards. With great consn I am, Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
34From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 18 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received a Copy of a letter from Colonel Hamtramck to General Wilkinson, containing the enclosed paragraph. Col: Stevens is, at present, absent from this City, but, I presume, he has communicated the matter to you. I would thank you to inform me whether this has been done, and what measures have been taken in the case. It is very unpleasant that execution of requisitions of this...
35From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 19 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Col. Taylor informs mentions to me that the medical chests which have been sent for the use of his regiment are without keys, and that in consequence of this no benefit has been derived from them. I have to request that you will furnish keys and Colo for the these chests, and also a Pair of Colours for each regiment. With Consideration I am Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How,...
36From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 15 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request that you will with the — send me a return of the articles of Cloathing in Store and a similar return weekly that I — as a guide in conducting the recruiting service. With consideration I am Sir Yr Obed Sr— ( ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
37From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 26 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have ju received your letter of the twenty third of this month—The Epaulettes of the Non Commissioned Officers of the Cavalry are to be yellow ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
38From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, [25 September 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton requests Mr. Hodgsdon to specify in the returns which he is desired to make on Saturday the particular destinations of the different parcels which have been sent on. AL , The Sol Feinstone Collection, American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia. See H to Hodgdon, first letter of September 25, 1794 .
39From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 13 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is a return of Articles of Cloathing wanted at Fort Wolcott for immediate use. I request that they may be forwarded without delay, and that You will inform me accordingly— It is desirable that the companies which will be stationed at the several garrisons should be provided with tents for summer use. This will conduce to habits necessary in the field and to the health of the Soldiery....
40From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 10 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I request that you will immediately forward to Winchester in Virginia 75 pair Horsemen’s pistols 150 ditto swords with Belts 200 valices, to Baltimore in Maryland, 50 pair of Horsemens pistols, one hundred ditto Swords with belts and 100 valices, together with Knapsacks canteens & Camp kettles sufficient for 1000 men. Tents and the remainder of the camp equipage for the Maryland Militia must...
41From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 24 April 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] April 24, 1794 . “The Secretary of the Treasury presents his Compliments to Mr Hodgdon and requests an answer to the note on the enclosed paper which is to be returned.” Copy, The Indiana Historical Society Library, Indianapolis. Hodgdon was Army storekeeper at Philadelphia.
42From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 11 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
A recruiting party was, some time since, established under at Salisbury in N Carolina under the direction of Captain Bird It appears from the representations that have been made to me that this party is to destitute of the service has not proceeded from the want of Clothing. You will therefore have a sufficient quantity forwarded for a complete company—This is to be in addition to the Clothing...
43From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 30 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You can in I have received your letter of the twenty sixth instt. You can inform the Contractor that the new Artillery coats may be made in the same way with the coat that which is now heretofore worn. Yellow buttons will be substituted in the place of white which was directed by the new arrangement. A model of the Cavalry coats will be furnished shortly—I have heretofore expressed to you my...
44From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 9 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Colonel Hamtramck in his letter of the nineteenth of September, informs me that a quantity of medicine and Hospital stores have been sent for Fort Defiance, and that there is no such post in existence. He likewise informs me that Eleven Hogsheads of Clothing were received last fall at Detroit which were unaccompanied with an Invoice. With great considn— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y....
45From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 13 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, January 13, 1794. “… applications similar to yours of the 11th instant should pass through the office of the Secretary at war—whence they will come to the Treasury.…” LS , Columbia University Libraries. Letter not found. This letter is endorsed “Answer’d.” Letter not found.
46From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 26 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Captain Bishop, in his letter of the twenty fifth instant, informs me that he has arrived at Bristol, and that his men are still in want of Clothing. I have directed him to send to you the requisite returns, and you will be pleased to supply him with any articles of which he may Stand in need. His party consists of about eighty two men. I have directed him to divide this party into two...
47From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 2 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased to send As speedily as possible to the western Country clothing for three full companies of Infantry. Let them be addressed to the order of the Assistant Pay master General Captain Vance. The Companies are in the first, second and third regiments. It is of importance that the Clothing should arrive at Pittsbu rg this fall. With great conn ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas...
48From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, [20 December 1792] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Treasury Department, December 20, 1792. “A warrant has been issued this day on the Treasurer in your favor as attorney for James O’Hara Quarter Master General of the Army of the United States … to be applied … to … discharging sundry bills.…” Letter not found. ] LS , sold by Kenneth W. Rendell, Kingston Galleries, Inc., Somerville, Massachusetts, 1969, Catalogue 37, Item 70. Hodgdon was...
49From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 20 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I think it will be proper for you to address the inquiry concerning the public buildings alluded to in you letter of the 18 inst to the Secretary at war, as I presume they have been built for the use of that Department. This will put the matter in a regular train of consultation between the Secretary at war and myself. I am Sir Yr Obedt Servt Df , Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford....
50From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 23 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I inclose you the return of Military Stores viz. at Fort Niagara and request that you will immediately forward a compleat supply of the Articles stated to be wanted ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).