11From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 28 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major Hoops and Captain Stille will have occasion for four horses on their journey to Niagara. You will therefore be pleased to provide them with that number— With great consideration I am, Sir yr. obt ser. ( LS , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
12From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 1 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
a due proportion of Shells must be sent with the Howit zers destined to the Barrier post on the Mississippi— Yr Ob Sr ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
13From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 15 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
There being no other existing provision for the purpose—You will in future furnish Hospital Stores to the troops within this State. None of the component parts of the ration come, however, within this description. These will continue to be furnished by the Contractor. With great consideration I am Sir Yr. ob. Servt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of...
14From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 29 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased to provide, as soon as possible, for the use of the corps of Artillerists under the command of General Wilkinson, the following instruments. A Theodolite, a sextant, a circumferenter with a chain, and three Setts of packetts instruments— With great consideration I am, Sir yr. obedt. servt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas...
15From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 7 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In the letter which I wrote you to day, there was a mistake in the quantity of boards and nails ordered to be procured—This is therefore to desire you to procure double the quantity, mentioned in that letter, of each— With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. Servant ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
16From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 16 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request that you will provide without delay a Trusty person to go as express to West Point. He must be also an active person & have a good horse. He will set out some time this afternoon—When ready let him call upon me Yrs. ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City). Endorsed by Stevens: "Ansd 17." Letter not found.
17From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 10 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt Henrys company of Artillerists is at Powles Hook. Being destined for New Port Rhode Island you will concert with Capt Henry the proper measures for conveying them thither without delay With great considn Sir Yr. Obed Serv Let the Company be removed for the Present to Governors Island ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton...
18From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 23 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
General Hamilton’s compliments to General Stevens, would be glad to be informed whether he has received advice of the arrival of the Stores shipped in April last for Niagara, of which an Invoice was sent this morning— (L, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City).
19From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed you will find an account of Postage for the month of December which you will please to Discharge. With great consideration I am Sir yr. ob. Servt. I want the communication on the subject of the objections to yr. Accot ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown and H, Emmet Collection, MS Division, New York Public Library; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library...
20From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 26 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I cannot consent at present to the alteration which you propose in the military Cloathing. As a Supply has been for the most part provided for the present year, and it would create a disagreeable Variety of Colours in the dress of the Soldiers. With great consideration I am Sir Yr. obedt. Servt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton...
21From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 16 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, March 16, 1799. “You have been requested to provide a competent person to attend in quality of Quarter Master, the detachment of Troops which is to proceed from Fort Jay on Monday next.…” LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see James McHenry to H, March 15, 1799 ; H to William R. Boote, March 16,...
22From James Madison to Ebenezer Stevens, 6 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 May 1801, Department of State. Since his letter to Stevens of 4 May [not found] JM has learned that War Department will ship from Philadelphia gunpowder due Tunis; supply from navy unnecessary. RC ( NHi ). 1 p. In Wagner’s hand, signed and franked by JM. Stevens’s docket damaged by torn seal.
23From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 23 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a return of Clothing wanted for the use of Captain Cochran’s company of Artillerists and Engineers at Fort Mifflin—I have to request that you will take the requisite measures for furnishing the supply— With great consider I am, Sir yr. obt ser. Col. Stevens ( LS , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, New-York Historical Society, New York City; ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
24From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, [21 October 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
General Stevens will please to deliver to Capt Huger the papers of the Adjutant Generals Office to be forwarded to B General Wilkinson AL , New-York Historical Society, New York City. For an explanation of the contents of this letter, see James Wilkinson to H, October 13, 1800 . Stevens endorsed this letter: “Genl Hamilton order for delivery of Ajt Genl Papers to Capt Huger for Genl Wilkinson....
25From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 6 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will be pleased to provide by purchase such a number of Common and Horsemen’s Tents as, together with those that have already been furnished, shall be sufficient to make up the complement of the twelfth and thirteenth regiments according to the peace establishments. I would thank you to discharge the enclosed account for postage which is enclosed— With great consdern. I am, Sir &c: &c. (...
26From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 22 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
General Hamilton presents his compliments to General Stevens, and would be glad to see him immediately on the Subject of the enclosed letter. (L, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
27From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will please to discharge the inclosed account of Postage for the month of Sept. without delay— With great consideration Sir &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
28From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 11 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request you immediately to purchase for public account three horses which are destined for the use of some officers intended to be sent to Niagara. It is wished that it may be done without delay. It is not necessary to procure fine horses but good serviceable ones adequate to the journey & which may be afterwards sold without material loss With great considn I am Sir Your Obed Sr ( ALS ,...
29From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 7 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I wish to see a Copy of the Charter Party of the Vessel which is to convey Genl. Wilkinson and his suite to their Destination— With great consideration I am Sir—yr. obedt. Servt ( LS , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
30From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 28 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You are requested to proceed to charter the Vessell for transportation of military Stores &c which you mentioned to me could be had for two thousand Dollars—& to put on board the articles without delay. With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. servt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
31From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is an account of the Post Mr. which you will be pleased to discharge— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
32From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 28 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will please to furnish to the persons mention’d in the inclosed, the cloathing therein desired, and to inform the Accountant of the War Department that you have so done. With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. servt. Order to furnish Seargt. Js. Hoffman } in service of Brigdr. Genl Wilkinson Bartho. St Martin soldier 2 Regt. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in...
33From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 2 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am anxious to send the models for the Cavalry clothing to the Secretary of War—I would thank you therefore to urge the Taylor who is preparing them— With great considn I am, Sir yr. obt ser. ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
34From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 12 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Col Beauman has been with me about the payment of his account for Postage. He says it is now an advance by him . You know he is very punctual . You will oblige me by being so to in this & future cases respecting postage Yrs. truly ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City).
35From Thomas Jefferson to Ebenezer Stevens, 5 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Apr. 3. was recieved in due time and agreeably to the amount of the wine therein stated, I now inclose you an order of the bank of the US. of this place on that at New York for 94.13 D with my acknowledgements for your kind attention to this little commission. accept my salutations & assurances of respect. Privately owned.
36From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received a letter from Lieutenant Richmond, in which I am informed that no Cloathing has yet arrived at Bennington. You will be pleased to inform me immediately what measures you have taken in the case— With great consideration I am Sir Yr. ob Servt ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How,...
37From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 25 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am informed that a Packet with a party of the 13th. Regiment on board, has run a shore at Hell-Gate—if any assistance be yet necessary, in order to forward them to their destination, you will please to give it. With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. servt. ( LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown,...
38From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 29 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Captain Littlefield has arrived with his company at Fort Jay, and you will be pleased to provide without delay the means of conveying them to Elizabeth Town— With great consideration I am, sir Yr. obt. ser ( LS , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). In the LS , there is a pair of brackets, apparently made...
39From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 7 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed are sundry returns. One of Articles wanting at Niagara was lately sent you. It demands immediate attention. But you will not consider yourself bound to furnish the precise quantity required but such as may be proper for a garrison of two Companies of Artillery Infantry & half a Company of Artillerists With great consin yr obn Ser ( ALS , New-York Historical Society, New York City).
40From Thomas Jefferson to Ebenezer Stevens, 8 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have understood you have on hand some Marsalla wine consigned to you from Sicily, & to be disposed of. if that be the case I will ask the favor of you to send me two quarter casks of it, in separate casks, to be shipped & addressed to Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson, merchts. at Richmond; and to inform me at the same time of the cost, which I will remit to you. Accept my salutations & assurances...