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...
38471To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 4 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honor to acknowledge the recipt of your confidential letter of the 19th Sept.; and in answer would beg leave to observe, that from the short and imperfect acquaintance I have had with the Officers of the Regiment I am induced to believe that Capt. Meigs, or Lieut. Waters Clark, would either of them do well in the department of Inspectorship, Capt. Meigs was Adjutant to Colo. Webb’s...
38472From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Lieut. This will be handed to you by Lieut. Rogers, of the first Regiment who is on the way to D’Etriot to join his regiment. for which purpose He wishes to procure his pay, of which he has never yet received any part. I should be glad Sir if you will facilitate the means of his receiving it. With great consideration & ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown and H, Hamilton Papers,...
38473From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Taylor, [5] October [1799] (Hamilton Papers)
A spot has been selecte d — winter Quarters of the 11th. 12th. and —— on the Stream of called Green Brook in the Sta te of New Jersey, distant from Elizabeth Tow n and from Amboy twelve. They are there to hutt. You will send thither under the charge of a Major — part of your Regiment as shall have —— their Regimental Rendezvous—to be foll —— the remainder as they shall be —
38474To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 5 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received the following letters viz. two of the Second, two of the third and one of the 4. of October instant. I shall make inquiry and inform you relative to the quantity of white Cloth on hand destined for Woollen Overalls for the Soldiers. Major Rivardi’s bill or draught, for the amount of the expences incurred in transporting the Troops from Oswego to Niagara and for the logs,...
38475To Alexander Hamilton from Josias Carvil Hall, 5 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major Beall, I believe, acted as deputy Inspector to the Southern Division of the Army last War & is I expect well qualified: But I do not think he could be spared at this Time without material Injury to the Service. I am not certain that I am acquainted with the precise Duties of the Office or perhaps I could point out some other Officer who could be better spared & who would do the Duty as...
38476To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 5 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I received your letter of the 6th. of last Septbr. ordering me to visit or to send an officer to report on the situation of the Fortification at Portsmouth—Jacob Sheaff Esqre., having communicated to me the letter which you had wrote to him, I performed myself the operation, as I had the honor of writting to you from that place, so that your order suffered no delay—in the execution of it from...
38477To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 5 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
A deserter by the name of Nicholas Potter, from Captain Henry’s company of artillery is now confined in my quarter guard, he having been delivered up to me—May I have permission to forward him to Governors Island, or what is your pleasure concerning him—He offers to engage himself in the 11. regiment to serve during the existing differences with the French Republic—He is in appearance a very...
38478To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, 5 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I received, by this days Mail your letter of the 19th Septr. You mention Sir that I have nominated different persons from time to time as Cadets severally. I do not recollect, however, that I have nominated any person to that Office—I conclude Sir as your letter is Circular that it must be some other person who has made such nominations—If this is not the case I desire to be informed of it...
38479To Alexander Hamilton from William Littlefield, 5 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your two Letters of the 2d. and 27th. Ultimo came safe to hand—To occupy the time of Major General Hamilton by detailing the facts relative to a transaction too trifling in its self to command one thought; is the only apology for my long silence I expect to be at West Chester in about Ten days when with permission I will Chearfully make you acquainted with the whole transaction With the...
38480From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 6 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you duplicate of my official letter of the 13 of August. If necessary for me to send duplicate recruiting instructions I will do it upon your intimation— Capt. Massey has some time since been ordered to Norfolk Yr. truly & Affectly. ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
38481From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 6 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a letter which was written some time ago to Major Tousarde, but which from the absence of that officer I presume has not been received. You will immediately take measures for having Captain Littlefield’s company conveyed to Fort Jay on Governor’s Island. There they will continue untill receive further orders. With great considn I am, Sir yr. obt Sert ( Df , in the handwriting...
38482From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 6 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The tenth regiment now at Bristol has been put under marching orders for winter quarters at Harper’s ferry by the route of York Town in Pennsylvania. The Commandant is instructed to take an arrangement with you for it’s transportation &c. You will be pleased to cooperate accordingly. With great considn I am Sir Yr obed Sr ( LS , The Andre deCoppet Collection, Princeton University Library; ADf...
38483From Alexander Hamilton to James Richmond, 6 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your’s of the twenty fifth of September, and enclose you a letter on the subject to which it refers. You will find that you are Appointed to act as Pay and Quarter Master to a recruiting party for the second regiment at Bennington in Vermont under the direction of Major Bewell—You will please to take measures accordingly With consideration I am & ( Df , in the handwriting of...
38484From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Jackson, 6 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you a letter to Major Daniel Jackson which you will be so good as to forward to him at Fort Independence on Castle Island if he should be at that place. With Consideration I am Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
38485From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Lloyd Moore, 6 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is afflicting to know learn that such a dispute should have arisen between two Officers of the American Army. Particular attachment to any foreign nation is an exotic, which where it exists must derogate from the exclusive affection whatever due to our own Country by birth or adoption. At this time of day, a — predilection for France is a very bad symptom. The profession of it by Capt...
38486From Alexander Hamilton to Walter L. Cochran, 6 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I expected to have been informed before this that Captain Massey’s company had marched. If the company has not already set out it must do so immediately. You will please to inform me I wish to know how the thing is situated, what has been the cause of the delay if any delay has occurred, and why, if the company has marched it I have not been informed of it. I have not made informed it has not...
38487To Alexander Hamilton from Lawrence Butler, 6 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Major William Campbell one of the Majors of the Eighth Regiment, wishes to get the Appointment of Division Inspector, and requested me to mention him to you, I can say he was an Old officer last War & well acquainted with Duty, and am Satisfied he would fill the post with great propriety. I have the Honor to be with Great Respect Yr. Most Obt St. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress)....
38488To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 6 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have Inclosed several Letters and Certificates in favour of Mr Thomas Burk I have so often given you my Sentiments Relative to this young Gentleman that I think It needless to say any thing more on the Subject. If Inspectors of Divisions are to be appointed I Beg leave to say something in favour of Major Campbell who wishes to Become a Candidate for that office I have Known him Intimately...
38489To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 6 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Private & Confidential letter of the 20th Ulto., on the Subject of naming proper characters from the grades of Majors, Captains & Lieutenants, for the department of the Inspectorship, or Quarter Master. This is a task as delicate as it is difficult; and it is with diffidence that I shall enter on it, least I should recommend a character that...
38490To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Gibson, 7 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I beg leave to inform you that I am in a very bad State of health at Present—and if I do not soon get better I have every reason to fear an approaching consumption. if I coud obtain Leave of absence for five or Six weeks I woud go home to Carlisle where I woud have a better opportunity of Recovering as I woud have more care taken of me and my room woud be so much warmer than here I hope my...