52771From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Jackson, 18 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
The apology in your letter of the 8 th inst. for not calling on me in your passage thro’ our nbhood was quite unnecessary. the motions of a traveller are always controuled by so many circumstances and so imperious that wishes and courtesies must yield to their sway. it was reported among us, on I know not what authority, that you would be in Charlsv e on the 1 st inst. on your way to Congress....
52772From John Adams to Andrew Jackson, 16 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
Certain matters touching the public good requiring that the session of the Senate for Executive Business should be continued, and that the members thereof should convene on Tuesday the seventeenth day of July instant; you are desired to attend at the Senate Chamber in Philadelphia on that day, at ten OClock in the forenoon, then and there to receive and deliberate on such communications as...
52773James Madison to Andrew Jackson, 11 October 1835 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your favor of the 7th with the letter and Medal from Mr. Goddard, which you were good enough to forward under your cover. The use made of our expressed opinion on the temperance subject, denotes the peculiar zeal, with which its patrons are inspired. Should ardent spirits be every where banished, from the list of drinks, it will be a revolution not the least remarkable in...
52774From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Jackson, 3 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your letter, proffering the services of a very respectable corps of Volunteers, should the injuries offered our country render it necessary. Always a friend to peace, & believing it to promote eminently the happiness & prosperity of mankind, I am ever unwilling that it should be disturbed, as long as the rights & interests of the nation can be preserved. but whensoever...
52775From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Jackson, 19 September 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
On reciept of your favor of Aug. 7. I made it the subject of some communication with the Secretary at War. he informs me that the charge against Colo. Butler on which stress is laid is for disobedience of orders & neglect of duty for not going to fort Adams when ordered, & for an absence from his command of near twelve months without leave. on this he will have the benefit of a trial by his...
52776From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Jackson, 21 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter of Dec. 3. answering yours which offered the service of a Corps of Volunteers, I informed you that the Legislature had then under consideration in what way they would authorize the Executive to accept those patriotic tenders. they accordingly passed the Act of which I now enclose you a Copy. Altho’ the present state of things on the western side of the Missisipi does not threaten...
52777From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 3 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt Pierson The Sy of War informs me that he has ordered Pierson Green of C. Henry’s company, on a certificate of Doctor Gillaspy, to be discharged the service You will inform C. Henry accordingly ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
52778From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 25 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Your two letters of the twelfth and twenty first of January have been received. I have wri mentioned Mr. Hunnewell to the Sy of War as a Candidate for the office of Surgeon’s Mate, and have given him the usual support. With respect to the Deserter Edward Gorman you will have him tried by a Court Martial, this being a general Rule in such cases—The Court will take all the circumstances into...
52779From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 19 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the second instant— You will signify to Lt Williams that he has leave of absence till the first of April— I have mentioned this Gentleman to the Scy of War, as Quarter Master to the second of regiment of Artillerists, but have received no answer on the point—I shall write again respecting it ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
52780From John Adams to Daniel Jackson, 1 October 1798 (Adams Papers)
Whenever you shall receive by the orders of the Gov. of this State the possession and command of castle Island you will observe the signals and salutes which have been heretofore used under the government of the State untill you shall receive instructions from the Secretary at War. I am Sir your most obedient MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
52781From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 26 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the sixteenth instant— The approaching disbandment of the additional regiments prevent me from ordering the substitute which you request— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
52782From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 24 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eleventh instant, and am surprised that Captain Littlefield and his company should not have arrived before this at Fort Jay. You will be pleased please to inform me of the cause from which the delay has proceeded. With great considern ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
52783From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 13 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the sixth instant with it’s enclosure. The General Order of the last year was is a permanent one, and applies, to all future Contractors. You will therefore insist upon having it complied with. I do not exactly understand your order of the fifth instant on the Contractor’s Agent. Do you mean that one quarter of salt beef, one quarter of salt pork, and one half of...
52784From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 28 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received your letter of the fifteenth instant, and have written to the proper Officer respecting a supply of Clothing for your men. I am informed by the Adjutant General that An order has already lately been issued for a Court Martial to sit at New Port— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Acknowledges Jackson’s letter of November...
52785From 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...
52786From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 3 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the enclosed Certificate—You will make enquiry into the affair, and should the representation appear to be true, you will discharge the soldier to whom it relates— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
52787From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 6 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letters of the twelfth and eighteenth of December. The attention of the Secretary of War has been heretofore called to the subject of extra expence, and I have urged him to establish some definitive rules for the government of officers. This however has not yet been done. I have sent the account for repairs to the barracks at Salem, and that for a barge for Fort...
52788From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 1 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the extract of a letter of the 28 of June from the Secretary of War. As to the prevention of intercourse between the troops and the sick in the Hospital, in cases where it may be necessary, I can only recommend the usual precautions of Centinels placed at a proper distance , from the Hospital, to prevent communic to be determined by medical advice, with strict orders to permit allow...
52789From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 2 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Certain questions having arisen between Major Tousarde and Captain Littlefield the following are extract of a letter to Major Tousarde contains my ideas on the subject. which — will govern in future cases. “In the case of a subdivided authority the parts of which run into each other like that of Major Tousarde Jackson and Major Jackson yourself the construction of the superior officer must...
52790From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 21 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed you will find the Copy of a letter from the Secretary of War, received in answer to suggestions from me founded on your letters. I wish to know with precision what deficiencies if Officers naturally any still exist. You will also inquire what became of the money intrusted to Lieut. Duncan and report to me. In answer to your letter of the 8 th inst. there is no doubt, that minors who...
52791From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 17 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the inclosed petition from Jabez Wilson. You will enquire into the truth of his statement, to which if credit is to be given, and he is able to perform what he has promised, upon your reporting the same to me his discharge will be granted. with true consideration &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
52792From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 20 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 9th. instant and have no objection to Lieutt. Williams remaining with you until he may receive further orders. with true consideration &c— ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Acknowledges Jackson’s letter of May 9, 1800. Letter not found.
52793From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 24 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letters of the tenth of August, of the twenty fifth of June, and of the second, the fifth and the twentieth of July have been delivered to me. The distribution of your garrison battallion to the different garrisons agreed upon between Major Tousarde and yourself meets my approbation. The inconvenience which will result to the company commanded by Captain Wadsworth would result to any...
52794From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 29 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you some papers that have been sent me by the Secretary of war that you may enquire into the circumstance of the case to which they refer. If you find, upon enquiry, that the person alluded to was actually at the time of his enlistment an indented servant, and that his servi period of service had has not expired at the time of enlistment , you will — discharge him, taking care...
52795From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 3 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the seventeenth of February with it’s enclosure. The proceedings of the Court Martial in the case of James Barrons will be considered as void, his offence being of a capital nature—You will have him brought before any General Court Martial which may be now sitting at Fort Independence , or which may hereafter sit there in your vicinity— I agree with you that the...
52796From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 1 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letters of the twelfth of September and of the thirty first of August with their enclosures. In answer to your enquiry with respect to medicines, and the Hospitals I have to observe that so far as rel may relate to marine supplies and arrangements you have no measures to take in the business. It will be proper for you in future, to direct the surgeons to furnish you with...
52797From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 28 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eighteenth instant, and understand by it that fresh provisions are issued four times in the week days, salt pork twice two other days, an d salt beef twice two other days. Understanding you in this way, I approved what you have done—If I have misapprehended you, you will inform me of the precise meaning of your letter With great consideration I am Sir Yr. ob....
52798From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 12 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt. Wadsworth having been ordered to N. London on special service, it is desired that he may not be ordered on any service other inconsistent with that one to which he is designated. With great consideration & (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
52799From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 4 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Lieutt. Livingston has delivered me your letter of 26th. February and I have given him permission to remain for a short time in this City. with true consideration &— ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
52800From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 2 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eleventh fourteenth of April. Proposals for a new plan of Uniform were forwarded some time ago to the Secretary of War, but they have not yet received his sanction. In the mean time the existing plan will be adhered to—It does not appear to me I do not think it expedient to go into partial alterations. The other subjects suggestions of your letter will...