11From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 6 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your several letters of the third, fifth, ninth and nineteenth of October have been duly received. I do not think it expedient to transfer Major Jackson to Boston as I have but lately consented to his being stationed at New Port, and as you can will shortly leave that place. I have considered the observations in your letter of the fifth of October relative to the particular situation in which...
12From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 13 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the fifth instant, and approve the intention which it expresses of coming to this place relative to your journey. You will be pleased to signify to Captain Littlefield that his request of a furlough is granted— With Gr— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
13From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 30 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twenty eighth, but do not perceive in it any sufficient reason for preferring Philadelphia to N York or its vicinity for your residence during the ensuing winter. Any military books belonging to the public can be sent to you, and if you are in a town near this city I can correspond regular with you by post, which would supersede the necessity of a personal...
14From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 30 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twenty eighth, but do not perceive in it any sufficient reason for preferring Philadelphia to N York or it’s vicinity for your residence during the ensuing winter. Any military books belonging to the public can be sent to you, and if you are in a town near this city I can correspond regular with you by post, which would supercede the necessity of a personal...
15From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 22 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeable to suggestions heretofore made I request that you will forthwith commence in conjunction with Major Hoops the preparation of a system of Regulations for the exercise of Artillery and for the police & service of the Corps of Artillerists in Camp Quarters and Garrisons. I forbear to enter into a particular detail of the course to be pursued relying upon the indications of the Subject...
16From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 4 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 3d. instant and shall immediately write to the Secy. of War on the Subject of it. With great con— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
17From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 8 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Upon receiving recurrence to your letter of the first of June I find you mention your having ordered thirty five thirty two pounders, and one twenty four remove to be removed to New Port. I understand by from this that passage that these pieces of Artillery are all placed on the different fortifications which defend the harbor of Rhode Island—You will please to inform me whether it is so, and...
18From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 15 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of Jany. 13th. relying on Cadet Wilson’s being necessary to you I shall approve of your taking him; but as to compensation which he may expect, I can make no communication, unless it is that my influence will be exerted to procure him whatever his additional labours may merit The suggestions contained in the close of your letter will be considered of— With— ( Df ,...
19From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 25 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received the your letter of the fourteenth instant. As the plan of Uniform proposed to the Secretary of War has not yet received his sanction I do not think it proper it can not with propriety be inserted in the regulations which you are preparing. You must It will therefore be necessary to leave blanks to be filled up hereafter— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton...
20From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 27 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the 25th instant, and am happy to find that you have made such progress in the regulations which you were commissioned to prepare. I agree with you that there is no necessity for assistance from the advanced state of the work, and have — have written to Captain Ez Izzard to that effect— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of...