38461From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose to you two letters one for the Pay master General, the other for Lt. Rogers— Should you see the intention you will see on perusal—should you approve the measure you will please to forward them; if not you will I request that they may be returned them to me with a communication of your objections With great respect & ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown and H,...
38462From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus Graves and Richard Hunewell, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Town of Uxbrige or Oxford (I believe the latter) in the State of Massachusetts (I believe the latter) of which Col Rice will more certainly inform will you is to be the Winter Quarters of the 14th. 15th. & 16th Regiments. There they are to be hutted for which proper measures have been taken directed. You will lose no time in collecting march conveying the men who have been enlisted to that...
38463From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Rogers, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In a letter which I have just received from Mr. Swan the P. Mr. Genl. you are spoken of as a person who would Officiate as recommended as qualified to act for the Office of pay master for to the Cavalry. and from the character he gives of you I should be well pleased in the appointment. The regular established mode of a appointment is in the beginning for by a previous nomination by the...
38464From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
A Place on the Stream called Green-Brook in the State of New Jersey has been procured for the Winter Quarters of the 11th. 12th. & 13th. Regiments, which are to be there hutted. Col: Ogden will indicate the particular Spot. Ebenezer Stevens Esquire, Agent for the War Department, is instructed to procure boards for the roofs, doors, and Windows, of the huts of three Regiments, computing them at...
38465To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose for your information, copy of Instructions to Brigadier General Wilkinson dated the 22nd. March 1797, and copies of two letters, one dated the 2nd. August 1798, the other the 31st. January 1799. With great respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedt. servant, ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; LS , letterpress copy, James McHenry Papers, Library of...
38466To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secy of War has informed me that Lt. Fergus who was at Fort Johnston Wilmington North Carolina, was detained there for want of the means of transportation, and that to obviate any difficulty on the Subject, the interference of the Qr Mr Genl. might possibly be wanted—In conformity with this information I shall take measures if you shall please to direct it that the means of transport shall...
38467To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph H. Dwight, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeable to the Secratarys orders I have to inform your Honor of the reason that I am not on duty, I have not as yet received any orders, and am now waiting your Honors pleasure in this place, If I am to recruit soon, I should consider it as a favor if I might be permited to do it in the State of Connecticut—Your Honor will please direct to me in this place— With due respect Yr. Honors most...
38468To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 28th ultimo through the War Office this Morning Haver s acks made of tow Cloth or Ticklenberg has invariably been furnished the Soldier for carrying his Provisions—The Knapsack cannot be used for this purpose however accomodated for they are Painted and therefore cannot be cleansed by Washing, which is necessary every time any considerable quantity of...
38469To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Lane, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Having seen an advertisement of the Secretary of War under date of the 2nd of Septr. Induce me to beleive that my letters Heretofore addressed to you have not come to hand— In consequence of which I have again tho’t proper to trouble you with information that I wait your commands at Charlesburgh—I am Dr Sir with esteem and respect your Obt. and Hbl. Svt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
38470To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honor to acknowledge the recipt of your letter of the 18th Sept., and in answer beg leave to state, that I have made enquirery respecting the situation of Daniel Bliss; and find that thier is no circomstances either official, or in the Public Opinion, from the situation of the parties that would render it (in my opinion) prudent to comply with thier request; or at least none that...