56381From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Darling, 10 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of War (to whom your letters were irregularly addressed has sent me a copy of your letter of the thirty first of August which was irregularly addressed to that officer. A sufficient supply has been sent on for the present use of the Regiment to which you belong, and I have written to Col. Graves directing him to forward to you such a part of the Articles furnished as shall make...
56382From Alexander Hamilton to Catherine Schuyler, [14 April 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
The inclosed letter came to hand two days ago, and I take the earliest opportunity of forwarding it. I cannot forbear indulging my feelings, by entreating you to accept the assurances ⟨of my⟩ gratitude for your kind ⟨complia⟩nce with my wishes to be ⟨united⟩ to your amiable daughter. I leave it to my conduct rather than expressions to testify the sincerity of my affection for her, the respect...
56383From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, 31 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In order to enable you to regulate your requisitions upon the contractor for supplies of provisions, I give it as my opinion that the recruits which you may expect to reinforce your command, and which will arrive at Pittsburgh will be, in all May, Eight hundred, and in each successive month one hundred more, till your command shall be complete. Of their progress afterwards you can best judge....
56384From Alexander Hamilton to Ann Pemberton, [2 December 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his respects to Mrs. Pemberton—having no copy of the agreement respecting the hire of the house & lot in use of the Treasury Department he will be much obliged to her for one. If not convenient to furnish a copy & she will please to send the original it will be copied & returned. AL , Papers of Tench Coxe in the Coxe Family Papers at the Historical Society of...
56385From Alexander Hamilton to Joshua Wentworth, 22 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, June 22, 1791. On September 7, 1791, Wentworth wrote to Hamilton : “Your letters of the 7th of May & 22nd June were duly received.” Letter of June 22 not found. ] As Wentworth was the supervisor of the revenue for the District of New Hampshire, this letter may have been the Treasury Department circular which H sent to the supervisors of the revenue on this date.
56386From Alexander Hamilton to Isaac Smith, 20 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eighth instant, and sincerely regret the very afflicting loss you have sustained in the death of your only son. The particular situation of the person for whom you interpose, as well as the high respect which I feel for your character would induce lead me to comply, immediately, to comply with your request, could I possibly feel myself justified in doing so....
56387From Alexander Hamilton to Major General William Heath, [9 July 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
His Excellency commands me to acknowlege the receipt of your letter of this day with two prisoners. He says he spoke to you to day on the points mentioned in your letter which probably was written antecedent to your interview. Lt Col Loring is to be tried by a Court Martial of the line. Capt Forrest, under the peculiar circumstances represented by Col Putnam, to be indulged with a furlough. I...
56388From Alexander Hamilton to John Adlum, 8 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, June 8, 1799. “It is concurred to be expedient for some time to come to keep a body of troops in and near that district of Country in which the late insurrection existed. In this Service it is intended for the present to continue the troops now at Reading.… General McPherson recommended the occupying of three stations Reading, Allentown , & Easton . If the Corps of troops was more...
56389From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Burrall, 14 December 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I request you to invest the sum of fifty thousand Dollars in the funded debt of the united states, bearing a present interest of six per [c]entum; provided it can be obtained at 20 shillings in the pound, with an additional allowance of the Interest that shall be due upon the stock to the time of purchase. The transfer of the stock which you may purchase must be made to the President of the...
56390From Alexander Hamilton to Edmund Randolph, 25 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeably to your request I have made inquiry concerning the copper of which an offer was some time since made for the use of the Public by the proprietors or Managers of a Mine in New Jersey. The result appears in the inclosed papers. On more particular examination, I found that The Director of the Mint is expressly charged with procuring Copper for its use. This discovery terminates my...
56391From Alexander Hamilton to Sharp Delany, [February 1791] (Hamilton Papers)
I have considered the case of the two vessels belonging to the port of Philadelphia which have arrived at the capes of Delaware. The law does not authorize the receiving in any custom house, reports and entries of vessels that are not within the district to which it appertains. The Only method therefore, as it appears to me, by which the owners can effect an entry in this or any other case is...
56392From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 24 October 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I arrived at my own house yesterday evening, where I found your letter of the 14 instant; having previously received that of the 25 of September, by the circuitous route of Albany, the evening before my departure from New York. As to the right of the President to convene Congress out of the ordinary course, I think it stands as follows—“he may on extraordinary occasions convene both houses of...
56393From Alexander Hamilton to Beverley Randolph, 27 January 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Treasury Department, January 27, 1790. Acknowledges receipt of a certificate from the auditor of Virginia on the manner of calculating the state’s debt. LS , Archives Division, Virginia State Library, Richmond. See Randolph to H, January 11, 1790 .
56394From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Loudon, [27 December 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
I Observe in Mr. Holt’s paper of this day, a nomination for the ensuing election, in which my name is included. I thank the authors of it for the honour they intended me; but being determined to decline public office, I think it proper to declare my determination, to avoid in any degree distracting the votes of my fellow citizens. The New-York Packet. And the American Advertiser , December 29,...
56395From Alexander Hamilton to Andrew Dunscomb, 17 January 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, January 17, 1794. On January 26, 1794, Dunscomb wrote to Hamilton : “Your friendly favor of the 17th Inst. I recd. ⅌ last post.” Letter not found. ] Dunscomb, a former resident of New York City, had moved to Richmond in the winter of 1791. He had served the government in several clerical capacities during the American Revolution. After the Revolution he was a clerk in the...
56396From Alexander Hamilton to William Seton, 2 May 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I take it for granted that mine of the 28 or 29th of which I did not keep a copy will have led you to conclude an arrangement for the vessel preferred by Mr Jay. Lest that letter should by any accident have miscarried (as you appear not to have received it on the 30th when the post came away) I repeat what it contained—It authorised you, according to Mr Jay’s choice, to agree for the vessel;...
56397From Alexander Hamilton to Silas Talbot, [30 August 1798] (Hamilton Papers)
I called this morning with my relation Capt Hamilton to introduce him to you. But not finding you at home I have concluded to do it by this Note of which he is the bearer. Yrs. truly ALS , Manuscript Collection, G. W. Blunt White Library, Mystic Seaport, Inc. For background to this letter, see H to Benjamin Stoddert, August 8 , 21 , 29, 1798 ; Stoddert to H, August 24, 1798 .
56398Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs, 20 July 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
It is with great satisfaction I have it in my power to acknowledge the zeal and good disposition, with which the Officers of the Customs generally have executed the instructions which have, from time to time, proceeded from the Treasury Department. I am happy to be able to say, that the instances of exception are few, and I ascribe such as have happened rather to an inaccurate view of the...
56399To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 10 April 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor of your letter of the 4th instant addressed to the Secretary of State the Secretary at War and myself; to which due obedience shall be paid on my part. A letter from Mr Short dated at Amsterdam the 2d of December has just come to hand giving me an account of his proceedings to that period; a copy of which will be forwarded by the tuesday’s post. He informs me, among other...
56400From Alexander Hamilton to William Seton, 23 June 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, June 23, 1791. On June 24, 1791, Seton wrote to Hamilton : “I am this moment favored with your Letter of the 23rd.” Letter not found. ]
56401From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 19 August 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, August 19, 1800. On September 3, 1800, Wolcott wrote to Hamilton : “I am favoured with your Letters of the 3d. and 19th.” Letter of August 19 not found. ]
56402Pacificus No. I, [29 June 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
As attempts are making very dangerous to the peace, and it is to be feared not very friendly to the constitution of the UStates—it becomes the duty of those who wish well to both to endeavour to prevent their success. The objections which have been raised against the Proclamation of Neutrality lately issued by the President have been urged in a spirit of acrimony and invective, which...
56403From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Schuyler, [31 August 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
I had written the inclosed and left it to be sent by the last post; but by mistake it was not sent. Col Hay just calls and asks me for my commands. Do you think I could let him go without charging him with a letter for you? In yours by your papa, you say you will expect a visit from me before the close of the campaign, and that you will think me unkind if I do not come. How will you have the...
56404From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 5 June 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have before me your letters of the 18th of March, 18th of April, 8th & 27th of May. I do not observe that it is stated how the Officers who were absent came to be so; so that I am at some loss to judge whether the absence was justifiable or not. I am however rather of opinion that their compensations follow their commissions, as public Officers , and that so long as they are retained in...
56405From Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, [26–30 January 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your Letter of the 25th. Various circumstances have prevented my being ready to make the Report you desire. The Survey of the Port made while I was at Philadelphia was but partial; not extending beyond the Narrows. A survey of the lower part of the Bay, which presents some objects worthy of Consideration, was effected by some of the Commanders of the British Army—And is in the...
56406From Alexander Hamilton to Tench Coxe, 1 September 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
After mature reflection upon the communications handed you by the Supervisor of this District, from the Inspector of Survey No 4, I am of opinion, that it is adviseable for the Supervisor immediately to repair in person to that Survey. The Objects of his journey will be— I To ascertain the real state of the Survey in its several subdivisions. II To inquire carefully concerning the persons,...
56407From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Pickering, [14 May 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
I perceive that you as well as McHenry are quitting the Administration. I am not informed how all this has been, though I conjecture. Allow me to suggest, that you ought to take with you copies and extracts of all such documents as will enable you to explain both Jefferson & Adams . You are aware of a very curious journal of the latter when he was in Europe, a tissue of weakness and vanity....
56408From Alexander Hamilton to Edward Carrington, 15 June 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, June 15, 1793. On July 2, 1793, Carrington wrote to Hamilton : “I am favored with yours of the 15th. June.” Letter not found. ]
56409From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, [26 August 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton presents his Compliments to Mr. Jefferson informs him that he has abandonned the intention of sending Mr. Little on being satisfied that the business may as well be confided to the Capt of the Sloop. The Sloops name is the Hannah. The Capts. William Culver. The letter for our Consul at Havre is all that is now wanting to complete. AL , Thomas Jefferson Papers, Library of Congress....
56410From Alexander Hamilton to William Rawle, [17–19 November 1794] (Hamilton Papers)
Persons to be excepted from the Amnesty 1 All those actually in arrest at the time of issuing the proclamation 2 David Bradford Edward Cook Daniel Hamilton Benjamin Parkinson John Holcroft Richard Holcroft Mc.Kinley } of Ohio County
56411From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 12 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request information relative to the following Extract of a letter from the Accountants of fice the Dept. of War dated July 6th 1799 “I will mention two circumstances now before me in which I am really at a loss how to act—Lieut. Leonard has had the Hospital and Officers Quarters repaired at Bedlow’s Island to the amount of 257 Dollars for which he has obtained payment by an Order on the...
56412Enclosure: To Samuel Jones and Richard Harison, [9 November 1789] (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury requests the opinion of Council on the following points, arising on the Act for Registering & Clearing Vessels regulating the Coasting Trade & for other purposes— 1st By the 22d Section it is provided that every Vessel of Less than Twenty Tons shall procure a license from the Collector of the District to which she belongs purporting that such Vessel is exempt...
56413From Alexander Hamilton to Stephen Van Rensselaer, 3 September 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, September 3, 1798. Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found. ] ALS , sold by Anderson Galleries, May 9, 1912, Lot 71.
56414From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Lincoln, 21 July 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
In the District of Edgar-town there is a Harbour called Holmes hole, where the Collector has appointed an Inspector (Ebenr Smith). It is represented to me, that many vessels come to anchor in that harbour, which are destined for other ports, and it is thought expedient to keep a boat there, for the purpose of boarding vessels, receiving manifests, and to transmit them to the ports, to which...
56415To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 11 April 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have just received a letter from Mr King in these words —“Mr Elliot, who it has been said was appointed will not come to America, owing say his friends here to a disinclination on his part which has arisen from the death of his eldest or only son. Mr Seaton yesterday read me an abstract of a letter from London dated February 2. & written, as he observed, by a man of information, which...
56416From Alexander Hamilton to John Chaloner, 28 August 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, August 28, 1788. Has checked on the validity of John Holker’s title to lands in New York State and finds that “the chain of title appears to be complete.” ALS , Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. See Chaloner to H, August 20, 1788 .
56417From Alexander Hamilton to Major General Nathanael Greene, [11 June 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
His Excellency requests you will have an exact return made of the total strength of the Pensylvania batalions, in which you will designate the different terms of service, for which the men are engaged. He is aware there is ony one distinction, between those for during the war and those for three years or during the war . He wants to know the precise number of each. The Board of war have...
56418From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Genet, 29 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have concluded to put the sick on Governor’s & Ellis’s islands under your care, and you will be pleased to take charge of them. You will be entitled to the compensation of a Surgeon’s Mate ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
56419From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Morgan, 13 September 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I am instructed by the President to express to you his wish that every practicable exertion may be made to accelerate the assembling of the Militia at their appointed places of Rendevous, Winchester and the Vincinity of old Fort Pleasant Alias Moorefield. You are probably informed that a junction of the Virginia and Maryland Troops at Fort Cumberland has been contemplated. You are at liberty...
56420From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [23 September 1801] (Hamilton Papers)
I am vexed and chagrined, My beloved Eliza, that I cannot come out to day as I intended. I had requested a Meeting of the Manumission Society for this forenoon; but for some reason unknown to me, it is called for this Evening seven oClock. I cannot of course help attending and I have little hope that it will break up in time to make the journey this Evening. To indemnify myself, in some sort,...
56421From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [9 April 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
I had the inclosed letters for you in my Portmanteau without knowing it, as they were given me among several others just as I was coming away. I send them by express. I find here nothing new more than you were acquainted with. No second action in the South. Genl. Greene thinks his little defeat will be of service to his affairs. I have the honor to be With Sincere esteem Yr Excellys. ...
56422From Alexander Hamilton to Marquis de Lafayette, 6 October 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
I have seen with a mixture of Pleasure and apprehension the Progress of the events which have lately taken Place in your Country. As a friend to mankind and to liberty I rejoice in the efforts which you are making to establish it while I fear much for the final success of the attempts, for the fate of those I esteem who are engaged in it, and for the danger in case of success of innovations...
56423From Alexander Hamilton to Tench Coxe, 30 May 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
Some days since I received your letter in which you mention to me that Mr. Wheelen pursuant to what he said to me, was himself willing and would endeavour to prevail upon the other parties concerned with him to permit Mr Church’s proportion of the land sold to be withdrawn by lot. In carrying this idea into execution, I presume it is well understood that the drawing must be confined to the...
56424From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Hunewell, 6 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Until I am officially informed, either by Mr. Waters or yourself, of his resignation, I cannot take any steps with regard to the appointmt. of Mr. Blake. The paragraph in your letter respecting the Messrs. Rudberg and Abbot has been communicated to the Secy. of War— With— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
56425Alexander Hamilton’s Proposed Presidential Message to Congress, 6–13 January 1794 (Washington Papers)
Since the application, which was made to the Government of France, for the Recall of its present Minister, that Minister has furnished new and material causes of dissatisfaction with his Conduct. But these occasions of offence have hitherto passed without particular notice; in the hope that it would not be long before the arrival of an order of Recall would terminate the embarrassment—and in...
56426From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 24 March 179[5] (Hamilton Papers)
I have heretofore had occasion to mention to you the merits of Mr. Simmons the writer of the inclosed letter. It is but justice, that I bear in his favour the testimony he desires. I can with truth give my opinion that he is well qualified for the office in question; insomuch that I believe it will be very difficult to find one who has better pretensions. From long service in the Department he...
56427From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Bland Lee, [19–27 December 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
I believe it would be adviseable to confine the provision to Loan Office Certificates & final settlements. They may be thus described “Cer[ti]ficates of unsubscribed debt commonly called Loan Office Certificates, and final settlements.” With regard to Register’s Certificates as well as those issued under the Funding Act the existing practice of the Treasury affords the desired relief. The...
56428From Alexander Hamilton to James Bruff, 1 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The pressure of objects of more general return concern has prevented an earlier reply to your letter of the 27 of May. I have written to Capt Morris to instruct engage his surgeon from time to time to muster your men. You will of course give him every facility in your power. This will enable you to draw your pay for your Company. The money put into your hands for recruiting was of course only...
56429From Alexander Hamilton to the New York Committee of Correspondence, 12 April 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
I this day received your favour of the 8th instant. Hurry of business prevents my entering into a particular detail of affairs, either with respect to the enemy, or ourselves; though matters remain much in the same situation, as when I last wrote. The enemy are unquestionably preparing to take the field as soon as possible; notwithstanding which, I believe it may be full as late, as I at first...
56430From Alexander Hamilton to William Willcocks, 27 February 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
General Hamilton presents his compliments to Major Wilcox—commits to his care the enclosed letter. In case any recourse can not be had to Colo. Smith, he will see to the execution of the Object— (Copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).