57841From Alexander Hamilton to William Short, 1[–15] October 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
On my arrival here, upon an excursion of a few days, I find the intelligence of a suspension of the King of France, and of a new revolution in that country. I take it for granted, that after such an event, no further payments will have been made to France. It is now impossible to calculate anything concerning the affairs of that country, and of course the validity, as well as the utility to...
57842From Alexander Hamilton to David Strong, 21 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, June 21, 1799. “Yr. letter of the 7th of May I have received. There are several points in it which will be attended to in the conferences which will speedily be had with Genl. Wilkinson; in conjunction with whom the disposition of the Western Army will be revised.… The paragraphs of your letter respecting the supposed excessive issues of provisions have been communicated to the Secy....
57843Statement Concerning James Ledlie, 11 February 1777 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, February 11, 1777. “From the general character of Mr. James Ledly and from my own Observations…, I have all Reason to Believe him Discreet well Behaved man and a good Soldier.…” Copy, Reel 91, Item 78, II, p. 311, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives. Ledlie was master-at-arms of the Repulse , a xebec in the Continental Navy. The statement printed above appears...
57844Address on the Jay Treaty, 30 July 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, July 30, 1795. “Mr. Hamilton said, ‘unless the treaty was ratified, we might expect a foreign war , and if it is ratified we might expect a civil war .’ He adds, ‘true, a gentleman observed to me, that a foreign war might be procrastinated by further negociations, but this would be degrading to the honor of the nation .’ To this he added, although not in direct terms, yet such as...
57845From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 2 April 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
The express is this morning gone off with your letter to Young LaFayette. I foresaw when in Philadelphia certain machinations on this subject. I rejoice in the decision you have come to, in regard to the papers. Whatever may happen, it is right in itself—will elevate the character of the President—and inspire confidence abroad. The contrary would have encouraged a spirit of usurpation the...
57846From Alexander Hamilton to Melancton Smith, 18 December 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 18, 1791. On December 23, 1791, Smith wrote to Hamilton : “I am favored with yours of the 18th Instant.” Letter not found. ] Smith was a New York City merchant who had a contract in partnership with Hendrick Wykoff with the United States Government for supplying West Point. He had been H’s principal opponent at the New York Ratifying Convention in 1788 and was among...
57847From Alexander Hamilton to Baron von Steuben, [26 May 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
I am commanded by His Excellency to inform you that Lt Col Regnier is to be appointed a Sub-inspector. He will act in the troops under General Sullivan attached to a division under the command (I believe) of Brigadier General Clinton. The General requests you will furnish him with the instructions in your department. I have the honor to be Sir Yr. most Obed servt ALS , New-York Historical...
57848From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 17 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, April 17, 1799. “I have the honor of your letter of the 10th. instant.… The alterations you suggest are adopted.…” LS , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
57849From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 20 February [1801] (Hamilton Papers)
We have reached this place for the night, after a very tolerable journey. I am in much better health than Spirits. The swiss-malady grows upon me very fast—in other words I am more and more homesick. This added to some other circumstances that do not give me pleasure at the present moment makes me rather heavy hearted. But we must make the best of those ills which cannot be avoided. The...
57850From Alexander Hamilton to John Daves, 18 March 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
The President of the United States may have occasion to direct one of the Gentlemen of his family to apply to you for Cash, in exchange for notes of the Bank of North America, in the course of a tour which he intends to make thro’ the Southern States. Should any such application be made, you will immediately furnish the money for the notes, which the President may desire to have exchanged, out...
57851From Alexander Hamilton to Wilhem and Jan Willink, Nicholaas and Jacob Van Staphorst, and Nicholas Hubbard, [26 November … (Hamilton Papers)
[ November 26, 1793. On February 24, 1794, Willink, Van Staphorst, and Hubbard wrote to Hamilton : “We … have now to acknowledge Receipt of the Triplicate of your esteemed favor of 26 November last.” Letter not found. ]
57852From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 22 June 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I believe my beloved that I omitted to write by the last Post thinking it would not find you at Albany; but as it seems possible from what Mr. Schuyler tells me that your stay may be prolonged I write this to say to my darling that I begin to [be] very anxious for her return & hope it will be accelerated. I was very glad to receive a favourable account of her health & spirits. AL [S], Hamilton...
57853From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [8 June 1780] (Hamilton Papers)
I have seen the enemy; those in view I calculate at about three thousand; there may be and probably enough are others out of sight. They have sent all their horse to the other side except about fifty or sixty. Their baggage it is agreed on all hands has also been sent across and their wounded. It is not ascertained that any of their infantry have passed to the other side. There are four or...
57854To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 24 January 1795 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to send you the extract of a Letter of the 27th of December 1793 from our Commissioners in Holland, stating their having exceeded their instruction in the last Loan of 300.000 of Florins, by an allowance of 5 ⅌ Cent for charges instead of which was prescribed as a limit. Very much disposed to confide in the representation of those Gentlemen & believing there may be policy in...
57855From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 30 July 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith sundry papers relative to an arrangement, which has been concerted between the Commissioner of the Revenue and myself, on the subject of compensation to the Officers of Inspection, in consequence of additional latitude given to The President of the United States by the Act of the last Session entitled, An Act concerning the duties on spirits distilled...
57856From Alexander Hamilton to William Short, 1 September 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Two Acts of the Legislature of the fourth and twelfth of August, of which I inclose you copies, authenticated according to law, empower the President to cause to be borrowed on their behalf Fourteen Millions of dollars; subject to certain restrictions and qualifications: to be applied in payment of such part of our foreign debt as shall have become due, and to a new modification of the...
57857From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 15 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request that you will with the — send me a return of the articles of Cloathing in Store and a similar return weekly that I — as a guide in conducting the recruiting service. With consideration I am Sir Yr Obed Sr— ( ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
57858XV. Opinion of the Secretary of the Treasury, 15 September 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Answers to Questions proposed by The President of the United States to the Secretary of the Treasury Question the first “What should be the answer of the Executive of the United States to Lord Dorchester, in case he should apply for permission to march troops through the territory of said States from Detroit to the Mississippi? Answer In order to a right judgment of what ought to be done in...
57859From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Smith, 6 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the third inst. of this month. With great consideration I am Sir & &— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
57860From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 21 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letters of May 3 & 6 and have written to the Superintendant to forward you the Cloathing and Tents— (Copy, in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
57861Enclosure: To Marquis de Lafayette, [15 October 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
Lt Col Majors Capts Subalterns Serjeants Rank & file Killed Wounded Killed Wounded Killed Wounded Killed Wounded Killed Wounded Killed Wounded Lt Col Hamiltons batalion
57862From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Troup, [20 June 1793] (Hamilton Papers)
Your letters of the 15 & 18 of June have been received. The ideas you express in the former appear to me just. But I hope to God you have been able to find the means of instituting prosecutions before this, against the Offenders. The ferment you mention to have been excited is an additional reason for it. Tis indispensable in such cases to take a decided and imposing tone. If there are...
57863From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 6 January 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor respectfully to transmit to the President of the United States an account of the cost of a seal for the use of the District Court of Maine, on which he begs leave to remark, that there does not occur any reason to deem it immoderate. The Legislature having by their resolution of the 2nd. of August last assigned a part of the fund provided for the...
57864From Alexander Hamilton to George Gale, 8 December 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 8, 1794. On December 20, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Gale and referred to “my letter of the 8th. Instant.” Letter not found. ]
57865Report on Tonnage and Imports for the Several States, 10 March 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
In obedience to the order of the Senate, of the 8th instant, I have the honor to transmit thirteen returns exhibiting, as accurately as is practicable, the various descriptions of vessels employed during the year ending the 30th September, 1790, in the import trade of each State at that time comprehended in the Union, together with the foreign places from whence they departed for the United...
57866Return of Two Companies of Artillery, [5 December 1776] (Hamilton Papers)
Trenton, December 5, 1776. The return is headed “Return of the States of part of two Companeys of artilery Commanded by Col Henery Knox & Capt Drury & Capt Lt Moores of Capt Hamiltons Com.” ADS , Papers of George Washington, Library of Congress. H’s company had been assigned at first to General John Scott’s brigade but was soon transferred to the command of Colonel Henry Knox. This return is...
57867From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Glen, 5 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the first instant, and shall be happy in an opportunity to to promote your wishes with respect to your son, should any vacancy — in the staff present itself to which your son he can be appointed consistent with the rules of service, you may rest assured I shall not be unmindful of him should whenever an opportunity shall occur of doing it consistently with the...
57868From Alexander Hamilton to William Leverett, 25 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the fifth instant with it’s enclosures. It will be proper to direct such applications in future to the Commandant of the regiment. This is the mode in which it is desired to receive communications of this nature. I retain the letter which you add transmitted to me but stil would still recommend to you to pursue the course just pointed out with consideration ( Df...
57869From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Burrall, 2 March 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I find that my letter of the 23rd ultimo (which was written in haste) proposing an arrangement for the accomodation of Merchants who are indebted to the Custom house, does not correctly express the idea which was contemplated. The mode of transacting the business as mentioned in your letter of the 28th ulto. is the true one to be pursued, that is, Notes of the parties indebted will be...
57870New York Assembly. Remarks on an Act Acknowledging the Independence of Vermont, [14 March 1787] (Hamilton Papers)
The public have reason to regret your indisposition, as it deprives them of the satisfaction they would otherwise have received from reading verbatim , the judicious speech of that zealous patriot Col. Hamilton, on his bill for recommending to Congress to admit into the union the assumed state of Vermont. As there has and still continues to be much contrariety of opinion on this interesting...