371From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 16 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, June 16, 1799. States: “… the recruiting service … is … now in a course of execution in all the states from Massachusetts inclusively to Virginia inclusively. Thus the necessity of expedition in regard to the supplies becomes more & more urgent.…” ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
372From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 17 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor of your letter of the 15 instant. The several points mentioned in it have been attended. In the commencement of a new branch of service it is necessary for dispatch to wave the usual forms. Hence the omission of returns. But I shall speedily send you an exact statement of the various articles of supply requisite for each Regiment—and which from the accounts received it will be...
373From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 17 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your favour of the 15th. is received. I am very glad you have determined on changing the Purveyor. I think it likely that Mr. Williams will be a good substitute. As the subject of the Qr. M G’s removal to the seat of Government began with you—I think it best that you should write the definitive order. My instruction to Major Toussard only communicated his eventual destination. It was my idea...
374From George Washington to James McHenry, 17 June 1799 (Washington Papers)
Enclosed are two letters of application for appointments in the immediate Army. One from John Smith, for a Lieutenancy, recommended by General Posey, and Captn Presley Thornton—the other a Recommendation of Richd Robey, by Captn Garnett Peyton and others, for the appointment of Cadet. Captn George S. Washington has requested that I would mention to you the name of John Stephens, of Berkley...
375From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 18 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, June 18, 1799. Quotes an extract from Major Daniel Jackson’s letter of June 6, 1799 , concerning the shortage of clothing and lack of money to pay recruits. Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
376From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 18 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased to receive herewith a statement of the articles of supply requisite for a Regiment of Infantry. It is necessary that the full quantity, including what has been heretofore forwarded, should be transmitted as fast as possible. With all the diligence that can be made, it is not probable that they will arrive too soon. After the proportion, which was indicated in the first...
377From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 18 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to transmit to you the following extract of a letter from Col: Hunewell recommending the matter to your early attention With great respect &c Extract dated Boston June 4th. 1799 “I now beg leave to recommend Mr. Thomas Stevens of Castine as a first Lieut. in Capt. Peabody’s Compy., Mr. Nathan Parks as a second Lieut. in Capt. Brown’s Compy. Mr. Augustus Hunt as a first and Mr....
378From John Adams to James McHenry, 19 June 1799 (Adams Papers)
I return you the selection of two majors from North Carolina & that of officers for South Carolina and Georgia with the letter of Genls Pinckney & Washington with that of Mr Steele. I am satisfied with these recommendations and approve the selections.—I return the proceedings of the court martial in the cases of the deserters. The absolute necessity of examples in such cases as that of Richard...
379From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 19 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the proceedings of a Court Martial lately held at Baltimore. The sentences have been approved and ordered to be executed. The Accountant of your Department will no doubt be instructed to see to the due execution of the pecuniary parts of them in the future disbursements— With great consideration respect I have the honor to be Sir Yr. Obed Sr ( ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
380From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 21 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I thank you My Dear Sir for the military figures you have sent me. Tactics you know are literally or figuratively of very comprehensive signification. As people grow old they decline in some arts though they may improve in others. I will try to get Mrs. Hamilton to accompany in games of Tactics new to her. Perhaps she may get a taste for them & become better reconciled to my connection with...