47681To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 8 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I expect that by this time Capt. Lyman’s Company has left Presqu’ Isle for Niagara. I have agreeably to the Division Orders of the 16th of October directing me to organize his Company with the Detachment of Infantry at Niagara given Orders to have it Mustered as Capt Michaels Company in the first Regt. the Capt. is one of the new appointments and is now at Michalema ck inac where he will have...
47682To Alexander Hamilton from William Allibone, 1 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, September 1, 1790. “Enclosed herewith is Contract with Thomas Connaroe for repairs of all the Publick Piers oposite to Reedy Island.… When this with all the other Contracts made for Supplies and Repairs are compleated, these Establishments will be in Such good condition that there is every reason to expect that after the present year, the annual expenditure therefor will be...
47683From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 2 November 1796 (Washington Papers)
On monday Afternoon I arrived in this City, and among the first things which presented themselves to my view, was Mr Adets letter to the Secretary of State, published by his order, in the moment it was presented. The object in doing this is not difficult of solution; but whether the publication in the manner it appears, is by order of the Directory, or an act of his own, is yet to be learnt....
47684To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, [18 April 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 18, 1793. On April 20, 1793, Hamilton wrote to Hodgdon and referred to “your letter of the 18 inst.” Letter not found. ]
47685To Alexander Hamilton from Fisher Ames, 8 September 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
The immoderately long letter which I took the liberty to write you some time ago, will, probably, have surprised you. You will wonder why I should take pains to establish opinions which you have never held in dispute. I will confess to you that the rumour of the intended connection between the U.S and NY. Banks gave me some uneasiness. My friend Mr Gore will leave this town next week, and you...
47686To Alexander Hamilton from Edward Carrington, 19 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
Yours of the 8th. Instant covering a letter for Mr. Augustine Davis the post Master at this place was recd. two posts ago, and was instantly delivered to himself by my own hands. Yours of the same date directing that the Expences incurred in forwarding your letters of the 26th March & 18th April to sundry Collectors of the Customs in this district, are to constitute charges against the public...
47687To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Hazard, 1 August 1786 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, August 1, 1786. Requests Hamilton’s opinion on questions concerning a government contract for carrying the mail. Copy, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives. Hazard was Postmaster General of the United States. This letter was enclosed in a letter Hazard sent to Nathaniel Gorham, September 25, 1786.
47688To Alexander Hamilton from Tobias Lear, 9 July 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] July 9, 1791 . “… the President has received a letter from Mr. Rue, who was appointed second mate of the revenue Cutter on the Delaware station, declining his appointment & returning his commission.” LC , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. Benjamin Rue was a Philadelphia sea captain.
47689To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 14 July 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
Albany, July 14, 1796. “The messenger with whom I sent Mr Morris’s Mortgage returned whilst I was at Fort Schuyler with a letter from the Clerk advising me that so many mortgages had been presented that he could not register the one in question so as to return It by the Messenger, but that as soon as he had done it, he would send It by a safe hand.…” ALS , National Library of Scotland,...
47690To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus King, 2 April 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
As Mr. Church is the bearer, I refer you to him for what it would take many Pages to relate, and will only say that notwithstanding the injuries we continue to receive from France I still hope, the same policy that has hitherto kept us out of the war, will continue to influence and decide our Government. How the new President will conduct himself in a situation thorny and embarrassing remains...