181To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 8 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Harpers Ferry [ Virginia ] February 8, 1800 . Introduces “Mr. Du Pont de Nemours … a gentleman of considerable talents, extensive knowledge, & unblemished integrity,” whom Pinckney had met in France. States: “He … intends to purchase Land for himself, Family & friends. I am apprehensive of his being taken in by some Land Jobbers, and if in your power, I would be obliged to you to give him...
182From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [10 February 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
The lapse of two days more, my beloved Eliza, has happily diminished the term of my absence from you. It is the most pleasing reflection I can now make. My heart looks forward with delicious anticipation to the period of our reunion. Capt. Church arrived last night. This gives great pleasure to the ladies who wanted a beau . They persist in saying that they will leave this place with me on...
183To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 10 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I beg leave to enclose you a copy of a letter written to day to the Secretary of War relative to the employment of the Troops at this Cantonment contemplated by him the ensuing Spring & Summer. Yours truly
184Enclosure: Charles Cotesworth Pinckney to James McHenry, 10 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Capn: Shepherd of this place, who I understand has the general superintendance of the public works at Harper’s ferry, informs me, that it is contemplated to employ the Soldiers at the Cantonment the ensuing Spring and Summer, in digging a canal. These Soldiers have hitherto been very little trained, having since they have joined their Regiments been almost constantly employed in fatigue work,...
185To Alexander Hamilton from Uzal Ogden, 12 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you, ⅌ post, two Discourses, occasioned by the Death of General Washington. As you were much more acquainted with him than my self, I shall be obliged, if you will freely point out the Defects of the Publication, as it may be reprinted. I am, with great Esteem and Regard, Dear Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Ogden, a native of Newark...
186To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, 12 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
After a variety of difficulties and disappointments which will be detailed to you in a moment of more leisure, I arrived in this city yesterday at noon & have been well received, the ordinance Brig is here in safety and will proceed on her voyage up the river for Loftus’ Heights without unnecessary delay, but altho’ the attempt will be made, on a ground of œconomy, to accomplish the deposit of...
187To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, 12 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
After writing the Minister of War on the 30th ulto. agreably to the enclosed copy & after having received a Pilot on board the Patapsco, we were driven to sea and tossed about by a furious storm, for five days without intermission, nor were all our efforts sufficient to regain our lost ground until the 7th inst when I landed at the Balise, where I found a barge in waiting from the Governor of...
188From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 17 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have but just returned to this city, having been unavoidably detained at Albany much longer than I had expected. Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. See H to James McHenry, January 15, 1800 ; H to Elizabeth Hamilton, January 26 , 30 , February 5 , 10, 1800 .
189To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 18 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of yesterday informing me of your return to New York. What I suggested might happen has been realized. The Senate yielded to the supposed momentum of public opinion, or some other agent as powerful, and passed the bill from the House of Representatives to suspend further inlistments for the twelve Regiments & 6 companies of cavalry. A feeble attempt was made in...
190From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Eddins, 19 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Serjeant Hunter, the person whom you sent to attend my office as orderly, has this morning left it without permission—leaving a note that he was compelled by indisposition to repair to Fort Jay. This conduct is irregular and deserves reprehension. You will enquire into this affair and communicate to me the State of it. Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
191From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 19 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have read with great pleasure your letter to the Committee of Defence. It presents the subject in a very correct and interesting manner, such as I should expect much good from; if I did not begin to think with Chief Justice Elsworth, that there is in a government like ours a natural antipathy ⟨ to ⟩ system of every kind . Yrs. affecly ALS , St. Croix Museum, Cristiansted, St. Croix, Virgin...
192To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Lee, 20 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The enclosure concerns a subject in which Genl. Irvine’s feelings cannot but be deeply interested. I persuade myself you will take pleasure in gratifying yr. old brother soldier if compatible with duty. Yr. answer sent to me will with certainty reach the general. You may have seen in some opposition papers paragraphs placing me as yr. rival. I must assure you (tho I know it is not necessary)...
193From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 20 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeable to your wish expressed to me when at Philadelphia I have considered of a proper person to act as Deputy Quarter Master General to the Troops under my immediate command. Colonel Aaron Ogden is willing [to] accept of the appointment and as he is an officer who I can strongly recommend he will I trust meet with success. It is his wish that no immediate appointment may take place, to the...
194From Alexander Hamilton to David A. Ogden, 20 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I find that Major Hoops is very disagreeably entangled on the Subject of the boundage to the Sheriff and that without Speedy Succours his delicacy will be not a little exposed. I am clearly of Opinion that he became by the ultimate Agreement the Agent of all the parties—and that all are in good faith bound to indemnify him on Accounts of Acts relative to the common Interest. What was done was...
195To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 21 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have made an enquiry of the Doctor relative to the Situation of Sergt. Hunter, who informs me He is in a very disagreeable dilemma, in consequence of a Connection with an unclean female; He has like wise waited on me with a Letter wishing me to enclose it to you. I have promis’d him not to do any thing in the Business until I hear from you & if Genl Hamilton thinks proper will have him tried...
196From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 21 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
As the season advances fast, when it will be proper to give effect to the new disposition for the Western Army—and as the arrangement of the Officers regimentally is a necessary preliminary to that Operation, I have recurred to your letter of the 15 of November last respecting the arrangement ⟨w⟩hich was submitted to you upon the plan of Brigadier General Wilkinson. A material object of the...
197Enclosure: [List of Military Assignments], [21 February 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
First Regiment Infantry Field John F Hamtramck Lieutt: Colonel Commandt: Thomas Hunt 1st. Major Thomas H Cushing 2nd. Major D: Inspector Staff 1st. Lieutt: Robert Semple Adjutant 1st Lieutt: Yelverton Peyton Paymaster 2nd Lieutt: Joshua S Rogers Quarter Master John Elliot Surgeon 1st. Surgeon’s Mate 2nd. Surgeons Mate
198From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 21 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, February 21, 1800. On March 5, 1800, Smith wrote to Hamilton : “I have the Honor to acknowledge the receipt of two letters of the 21st.… ulto.” One letter not found. ] The second letter of this date is listed in the appendix to this volume.
199To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 24 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
War Department, February 24, 1800. “… The selection of Col. Ogden for Deputy Quarter Master General is very judicious. He is well qualified in my opinion to discharge the duties, provided he gives himself up entirely to them.… There is a question however which it may not be amiss for you to examine relative to this appointment previous to your making a final communication to Colonel Ogden. A...
200To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 24 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honor to inform you that in obediance to The Proclamation of The President of the United States, recommending that on the 22d. day of Feby. public testimony should be given of the grief of our Nation for the death of General George Washington by suitable Eulogies, orations and discourses, or by public prayer—the Union Brigade discharged the duty required with respect & reverence—a...
201To Alexander Hamilton from George Izard, 25 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I only received yours enclosing a letter for me this morning. The business which has employed Major Tousard & myself is nearly completed. I have endeavored to be useful to him by planning a method of exercise for Artillery of all descriptions. I shall not enter into details as he has just informed me that he should write to you tomorrow, and give you an account of what has been done. The...
202From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 25 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been for a considerable time unavoidably absent from this city. Recently returned, I find several letters from you to which I shall particularly attend as soon as objects more urgent which have accumulated in my absence will permit. My cooperation with you towards the Secretary of War in certain particulars will not be delayed. With true esteem &c Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown,...
203To Alexander Hamilton from Nathan Rice, 25 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Pursuing the System of Œconomy which you laid down as the rule of my conduct & which I think I have invariably made my guide—as soon as the fuel was consumed on the ground which was within the limits I had hired, for the purpose of erecting the hutts—I ventured to purchase a small lot of five or Six acres at about one and a half mile from our ground—and conceiving it better for the troops to...
204Enclosure: Extract from the Proceedings of a Court Martial, 24 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
At a General Court Martial held at Oxford by Order of Lieutenant Colo Commandant N Rice of which Major John Walker was President—Uriah Stafford a Soldier belonging to the 16th Regiment was tryed—charged with disobedience of orders, striking and attempting frequently to strike his officer, then on duty—Was found guilty—& was sentenced to receive One hundred Lashes on his bare back—and to be...
205From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 25 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, February 25, 1800. On March 5, 1800, Smith wrote to Hamilton acknowledging “the receipt of two letters of the … 25th. ulto.” One letter not found. ] The second letter of this date is listed in the appendix to this volume.
206To Alexander Hamilton from James Tod, 25 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I called at your house on Saturday last to inform you and Mrs Hamilton that both your Sons here are making such progress in their education as gives me real Satisfaction. I was highly gratified with the two orations delivered in Town on Saturday. That part of Dr. Linn’s where he made your deceased Friend address America when dying was a bold Stroke of oratory. To me the Sentiments contained in...
207To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 25 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It was in the Month of October last that I received your first Order to be ready to repair to the Vicinity of your Quarters, to be employed in forming a Code of Regulations, Instruction, &c. for the Artillery of the U. States. From that Moment I prepared Materials for the Purpose, and began in the Beginning of December to execute your Orders. From the enclosed Heads of the Chapters and...
208Enclosure: [Outline of Regulations for the Artillery], [25 February 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
Chapter 1st. Composition of the Corps, &c. Sect. 1st. Of the Composition of the Corps and its Uniform. Sect. 2nd. Arms and Accoutrements. Sect. 3rd. Infantry Duty, Colours, &c. Chapter 2nd. Garrisons. Sect. 1st. Of the Duty of Officers commanding in Garrisons. 8 Articles. Sect. 2nd. Of the Duty in Garrisons. 26 Articles. Sect. 3rd. Repairs and Fortifications. 2 Articles. Sect. 4th. Absence of...
209To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, 25 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I arrived at this place on the 22nd. inst. and find our military concerns, as far as my observation has extended, in good order; I am making up a report, in detail, which will be transmitted over land to you, and in the interim I send this letter to New Orleans, to take its chances by sea, in order to apprize you, that the Officers of the 3rd Regiment, on this station, having named Lieut....
210To Alexander Hamilton from Robert W. Hamilton, 26 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
On the 17th. Feby whilst Cruising in sight of Cape Francois we were joined by the U.S. Sloop of War Richmond lately from New York, by her I had the pleasure of receiving your letter dated the 17th Decemr. inclosing several letters from my friends in Scotland. I did myself the pleasure of writing you on the 26 November which would clear up the cause of my long silence since which time I have...