1Rules for Philip Hamilton, [1800] (Hamilton Papers)
Rules for Mr Philip Hamilton from the first of April to the first of October he is to rise not later than Six Oclock—The rest of the year not later than Seven. If Earlier he will deserve commendation. Ten will be his hour of going to bed throughout the year. From the time he is dressed in the morning till nine o clock (the time for breakfast Excepted) he is to read Law. At nine he goes to the...
2From Alexander Hamilton to Louis Le Guen, [1800] (Hamilton Papers)
In announcing to you Mrs. Hamilton’s acceptance of your obliging present and conveying to you the acknowlegements which she charges me to make to you I abandon the reluctance which I might otherwise feel to my sensibility at a mark of your attention so delicately conveyed. The discharge of my professional duty towards you with all the zeal which the nature of the case demands has no ⟨claim...
3From Alexander Hamilton to William Vans Murray, [July–August 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
Give me leave to introduce to your acquaintance and good offices the Chevalier De Colbert who is the bearer of this letter. This Gentleman is among those who have been victims to an attachment upon principle to the royal cause. It is possible nevertheless that the course of things and imperious necessity may at length lead him to seek an accommodation with the present Governing Power of his...
4From Alexander Hamilton to William R. Putnam, July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I am proprietor of five shares in the lands of the Ohio Company, in respect to which I take the liberty to ask your assistance, ’till some general arrangement, which is meditated, shall be adopted by the proprietors in this quarter. Having learnt that ⟨–⟩ taxes have been imposed on the lands w⟨hich⟩ require for its security a remittance of money—that 80 dollars will be equal to the demand for...
5From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have this morning the pl⟨easure⟩ of your public and private letter of the 29⟨th⟩ of June. I write th⟨is⟩ acknowlegement ⟨for⟩ the two in this private letter because I con⟨sider⟩ my military functions to have ceased ⟨and that⟩ my situation has been left somewhat eq⟨uivo⟩cal. Though I shall regret the loss ⟨of⟩ an opportunity of conversing with you ⟨and⟩ of manifesting in conjunction with Mrs....
6From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Carroll of Carrollton, 1 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I yesterday returned from an excursion through three of the four eastern States, and found your letter of the 18th of April. It is very necessary that the true and independent friends of the government should communicate and understand each other at the present very embarrassed and dangerous crisis of public affairs. I am glad, therefore, of the opportunity which your letter affords me of...
7From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 1 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The purposes for which the house I now occupy was taken having ceased, you will be pleased to dispose of it, as soon as possible, in the way which shall appear to you most favorable to the public interest. With great consideration I am, Sir, Yr. obt ser AL , New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Stevens,...
8From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan R. Wilmer, 1 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, July 1, 1800. Discusses the presidential campaign of 1800. Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Wilmer, a Maryland lawyer and merchant, served as a member of the Governor’s Council from 1797 to 1801. Except for a few changes in wording, this letter is the same as H to Charles Carroll of Carrollton, July 1, 1800 .
9From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 1 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the enclosed. If any good use can be made of it you will do it. I have been in Massachusettes, New Hampshire & Rhode Island. There is little doubt of Fœderal Electors in all. But there is considerable doubt of a perfect Union in favour of Pinckney. The leaders of the first class are generally right but those of the second class are too much disposed to be wrong. It is essential to...
10From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Dexter, 2 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
From the terms of the act disbanding the additional army, and correspondence with the Department of War I consider my Military agency as having ceased. When therefore any remnants of the business formerly under my superintendence present themselves I can only lay them before you for your consideration and decision. In pursuance of this idea I send you the enclosed account. Df , in the...
11From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Dexter, 2 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Upon looking over my papers I find the enclosed account, which should have been transmitted at an earlier day for the consideration of the War Department. It is now enclosed to you that you may give such directions as shall appear to you proper. Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
12From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 2 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, July 2, 1800. “I send you the inclosed paper, and request that you will take measures for having me reimbursed, in the sum mentioned.…” Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Swan was paymaster general of the United States Army.
13From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 3 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
John Dover junr, son of John Dover of this city, enlisted under the name of John Thompson between nine and ten years ago. He reenlisted about two years since in Capn. McClary’s company, and is at present at Detroit, still passing under the name of John Thompson. The Father of this person has procured a substitute for him who has been approved. A letter was written some time since to Niagara...
14Account with James Chapman, 4 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
For Postage of letters on Public Service from 23rd May ’til 1st. June 1800 } 5.60 Recv’d of Jno. Wilkins Junr. Qr. M. Genl by the hand of Lt. Colo. Aaron Ogden Dpy. Qr. Mr. Genl. the above five ⁶⁰⁄₁₀₀ Dolls. in full. $5.60 ADS , The American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia. H’s endorsement reads: “The within postage being on public account I approve of its being paid by Aarn Ogdn Esqr....
15From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Dexter, 7 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inclose for your information the copy of a letter from Captn: Stille Commanding Officer at West point with a copy of my answer to it. Inclosed also is a letter from mr Wheeler formerly 1st. Lieutt: in the 12 Regt: U S. to mr P Church, soliciting his interest, for my recommendation to procure him an appointment in the Artillery which I shall with pleasure give, since the...
16From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Dexter, 7 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inclose you three letters from Major Hoops, and take the liberty to suggest the propriety of convening a General Court Martial for the trial of the Offenders on the charges exhibited against them. With great respect I am Sir Your obed serv: Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see James Stille to...
17From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 7 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose a letter from Dr. Genet together with his account, the settlement of which he requests may take place as speedily as possible; but he has, as you will see, purposely omitted fixing any rate for his services. You will therefore please to fill up the blank, calculating the compensation due to him for the time of his service, on the principle of his receiving the emoluments of a...
18From Alexander Hamilton to James Stille, 7 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 4th instant, and shall with pleasure give you my advice, for as such only it must be regarded, since I consider my military functions as having ceased. It appears to me to be an adviseable step for you to liberate those Citizens who surrendered to and are now under your custody, sending their names with the proper charges against them to the district Attorney...
19From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Dexter, 9 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
From a letter (not however couched in very explicit terms) which I have received from Mr Bureau De Puissy, I am induced to think, that this Gentleman would be willing to accept an appointment in the service of the United States. He was under the Royal Government an Engineer of distinction in the service of France. You are I daresay informed of his political history. He was a member and once...
20From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 14 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will oblige me by ordering for me to be ready as soon as possible a Coachee to cost 80 pounds and to be as complete and decent as can be had for that sum. Yrs. truly If you could without too much trouble find a stout cart horse I should be glad to have him—the rate not too dear. ALS , George N. Meissner Collection, Rare Book Department, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri. Ogden, a...
21From Alexander Hamilton to Paul Busti, 23 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, July 23, 1800. “From past transactions I have reason to think that it may be in contemplation to have an Agent for the Dutch Company, who will reside upon the lands, and be exclusively devoted to their interest having no other occupation or pursuit. Major Hoops has signified to me his wish to be this Agent and I have promised to mention him to you. The Major has many things in his...
22From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Dexter, 28 July 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
An extraordinary pressure of business since the receipt of your letter of the 10th. instant has delayed a reply to that part of it which respects the rule of promotion. This rule was not adopted on my recommendation singly but on the Recommendation of the Commander in Chief supported by the Opinion of General Pinckney and myself. Of its expediency with regard to the Corps of Artillerists &...
23From Alexander Hamilton to John Adams, 1 August 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It has been repeatedly mentioned to me that you have, on different occasions, asserted the existence of a British Faction in this Country, embracing a number of leading or influential characters of the Fœderal Party (as usually denominated) and that you have sometimes named me, at other times plainly alluded to me, as one of this description of persons: And I have likewise been assured that of...
24From Alexander Hamilton to George Cabot, 1 August 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, August 1, 1800. On August 10, 1800, Cabot wrote to Hamilton : “Your letter of the 1st. did not reach me until last evening.” Letter not found. ]
25From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 3 August 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have two days since written to Mr. Adams a respectful letter on the subject I heretofore mentioned to you. Occupations at Court prevented its being sooner done. But I wait with impatience for the statement of facts which you promised me. It is plain that unless we give our reasons in some form or other—Mr. Adam’s personal friends seconded by the Jacobins will completely run us down in the...
26From Alexander Hamilton to James A. Bayard, 6 August 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The President of Columbia College in this City has resigned & we are looking out for a successor. Dr. Wharton has occurred to me as a character worthy of enquiry, & the great confidence I feel in your judgment & candour induces me to have recourse to you. We are extremely anxious to have a well qualified man, as this is the only thing wanting to render our institution very flourishing. We have...
27From Alexander Hamilton to Edward Carrington, 7 August 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, August 7, 1800. On August 30, 1800, Carrington wrote to H : “I have received your friendly and confidential letter of the 7th. Inst.” Letter not found. ] Carrington, a veteran of the American Revolution and a member of the Continental Congress from Virginia in 1785 and 1786, was United States marshal in Virginia from 1789 to 1791 and supervisor of the revenue for the District of...
28From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Carroll of Carrollton, 7 August 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, August 7, 1800. “… As between Pinckney & Adams I give a decided preference to the first. If you have not heared enough to induce you to agree in this opinion I will upon your request enter into my reasons. Mr Adams has governed & must govern from impulse and caprice , under the influence of the two most mischievous of Passions for a Politician, to an extreme that to be portrayed...
29From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Stockton, 7 August 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, August 7, 1800. On August 9, 1800, Stockton wrote to Hamilton : “I have had the pleasure to receive your favor of the 7th.” Letter not found. ] Stockton, a New Jersey lawyer and Federalist, was a member of the United States Senate from 1796 to 1799.
30From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Dexter, 8 August 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Major Rensselaer, who was the eldest captain of dragoons before the late augmentation of the army, was under that augmentation promoted to a major. He has some time since devoted himself to military affairs, as a profession for life, and is unwilling to quit. For my part I have conceived there was a discretion in the president on this subject, which may be exercised in favour of the major. A...