59201From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Lee, 20 October 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have it in special instruction from the President of the United States, now at this place, to convey to you on his behalf, the following instructions for the general direction of your conduct in the command of the Militia army, with which you are charged. The objects for which the militia have been called forth are. 1. To suppress the combinations which exist in some of the western counties...
59202From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 5 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed are the copies of two letters of this date, one to Major Brooks, the other to Capt Staats Morris and others, as noted at foot. As in the absence of Major Brooks from his intended Station, at Fort Jay, the command within his district will be exercised by you, these copies are communicated for your government. The troops at the posts in New York harbour will of course conform to the...
59203From Alexander Hamilton to Ann Mitchell, 28 June–10 July 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, June 28–July 10, 1804. Nathaniel Pendleton described the eighth item on a list of ten, which were given to him after Hamilton’s death, as a “Letter to Mrs. Mitchell inclosing 400 dollars as was mentioned on the outside. Sealed.” Letter not found. ] Ann Mitchell, the daughter of James and Ann Lytton, was H’s cousin. Her mother was the sister of H’s mother, Rachel Lavien. In 1759,...
59204From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Livingston, 2 April 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I thank you for sending by express the Chief Justice’s Letter. It will enable me to enter the Market more advantageously for the support of the Debt. I detained the express ’till today, in expectation of being able to forward by him the result. But certain indispensable engagements of some of the Trustees prevent a Meeting ’till tomorrow. The arrangement will be conveyed by express. I observe...
59205From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 21 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the eighteenth instant, and written the enclosed, in consequence, to Major Rivardi— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
59206From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 19 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have read with great pleasure your letter to the Committee of Defence. It presents the subject in a very correct and interesting manner, such as I should expect much good from; if I did not begin to think with Chief Justice Elsworth, that there is in a government like ours a natural antipathy ⟨ to ⟩ system of every kind . Yrs. affecly ALS , St. Croix Museum, Cristiansted, St. Croix, Virgin...
59207From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Ogden, 1 April 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 1, 1793. Hamilton endorsed a letter which Ogden sent to him on March 18, 1793 , as follows: “1793 Answered April 1 with thanks &c.” Letter not found. ]
59208From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 11 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request you immediately to purchase for public account three horses which are destined for the use of some officers intended to be sent to Niagara. It is wished that it may be done without delay. It is not necessary to procure fine horses but good serviceable ones adequate to the journey & which may be afterwards sold without material loss With great considn I am Sir Your Obed Sr ( ALS ,...
59209From Alexander Hamilton to Washington Morton, 17 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
As it will be matter of necessity to suspend for a length of time the meeting of the Court martial now sitting, should it not be able to complete the trials for which it was appointed, it becomes important that this if practicable, Should be done. I request therefore that you will obtain from Major Hoops a communication of what is expected to be proved by the absent Witnesses, in order that...
59210From Alexander Hamilton to Major General Horatio Gates, 13 November 177[7] (Hamilton Papers)
Since my arrival in this quarter, I have been endeavouring to collect the best idea I could, of the state of things in New York in order the better to form a judgment of the probable reinforcement gone to General Howe. On the whole, these are facts well ascertained, that New York has been stripped extremely bare; That in consequence of this the few troops left there and the inhabitants are...
59211From Alexander Hamilton to George Biscoe, 25 August 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, August 25, 1791. Letter listed in dealer’s catalogue. Letter not found. ] LS , sold by Samuel Freeman, May, 1947, Item 502. Biscoe was collector of customs at Nottingham, Maryland.
59212From Alexander Hamilton to Pierpont Edwards, [26 September 1790] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, September 26, 1790. Hamilton’s frank appears on an envelope which is addressed to Edwards and postmarked “New York Sept. 26.” Letter not found. ] DS , The Filson Club, Louisville, Kentucky.
59213Report of Tonnage Duties Received in Each of the States, [11 May 1790] (Hamilton Papers)
[To the Speaker of the House of Representatives] The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits an Abstract of the duties which have accrued on the Tonnage of ships or vessels, from the first day of September to the thirty first day of December last, pursuant to the order of the House of Representatives of the fifth Instant. States. Foreign Tonnage. Domestic Tonnage. Total Amount of...
59214From Alexander Hamilton to John Sullivan, [25 December 1785] (Hamilton Papers)
Permit me to introduce to you Mr. Ducher a French Gentleman who is appointed to reside as Vice Consul at Portsmouth in the State of New Hampshire. You will find him an intelligent speculative man. He came to this Country attracted by an affinity of principles and with a view to a philosophical retirement; but having been shipwrecked with a loss of part of himself and a much larger part of his...
59215From Alexander Hamilton to William Brickell, 26 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 10th. inst. I should with pleasure attend to your application, but the approaching disbandment of the Army puts an end to future expectations of the kind you mention— With— ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
59216From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 2 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have just received a letter from Col. Parker in which he calls my attention to the case of Mr. Davidson—It appears that this gentleman made advances to the Captain Bishop’s company at the request of Colonel Parker He must undoubtedly be secured from loss—The honor and interest and honor of the govt are concerned in it. It is of importance that persons who from laudable motives act in make...
59217II: From Alexander Hamilton, c.25 Jan. 1792 (Washington Papers)
Mr Hamilton presents his respects to the President & submits the following alterations in the Letter. instead of “I shall be glad ” &c. to say “it is my desire” or “it appears adviseable” that you prepare &c. Instead of “when our Constituents ” &c. Say [“]When the Community are called upon for considerable exertions, to relieve a part, which is suffering undr the hand of an enemy, it is...
59218From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Rice, 4 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 18. April, and hope that as soon as convenient the nomination of Quarter master and Adjutant to your Regiment may take place. There is no objection to a change in the association of the company officers for good reasons; you will propose therefore such as you may deem proper. The bond of your Pay Master Mr Duncan did not accompany your letter of the 29 April:...
59219From Alexander Hamilton to Stephen Higginson, 20 December 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, December 20, 1796. On January 12, 1797, Higginson wrote to Hamilton : “Your Letter of 20 of last month I have received.” Letter not found. ]
59220Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton to Colonel Stephen Moylan, 7 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
7 July 1778 . Conveys GW’s wish that Moylan “collect the whole of the cavalry , without delay, as well the unarmed as the armed, and after a little refreshment, and getting the horses shod &c. proceed moderately towards the North river to join the army.” Cavalry “accoutrements” that arrived “to the Eastward” were “ordered immediately on—These will meet us shortly, it is to be hoped on the...
59221From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 10 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, July 10, 1799. Quotes from Josias Carvel Hall’s letter of June 25, 1799 , concerning the shortage of clothing and states: “I trust that … the deficiencies complained of have been obviated. The continually increasing catalogue is very embarrassing.” LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
59222From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 21 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a copy of a letter which I have written to the Secretary of war relative to the charge of double rations made by you and Col. Strong— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
59223From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Stewart, [21 January 1781] (Hamilton Papers)
The Commissary will issue a ration pr. individual to the Commandants and their crews that is per the inclosed return to fifty five persons till further orders a return of the issues to be made to the Qr. Mr. General that the rations may be paid for in a settlement of accounts with the said persons. ADS , George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. “Return of Vessels, Employd. in Public...
59224Notes of Objections to the British Treaty, [August 1795] (Hamilton Papers)
Article II Decius Cato I Posts imperfectly described should be enumerated 1 reparation for loss of Trade by the detention II Boundary assigned by the Treaty of Peace part in dispute may furnish pretext for detaining post 2 compensation for expences of the Indian War III Time limited too remote to hope for performan [ce] 3 public punishment of the British subjects who appeard in arms with them...
59225From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Morris, 30 March 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, March 30, 1790. On April 4, 1790, Morris wrote to Hamilton : “Mr. B. Livingston delivered me your favour of the 30th. Ulto.” Letter not found. ]
59226From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Nourse, [2 October 1790] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, October 2, 1790. An entry dated December 31, 1792, in Nourse’s blotters concerning a special indent issued to Gerard Bancker refers to “general Instructions recd from the Secy of the Treasury ⅌ his letter dated Oct 2 1790.” Letter not found. ] RG 39, Records of the Bureau of Accounts (Treasury), Blotters of the Register of the Treasury, 1782–1810, National Archives. Nourse was...
59227From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 4 June 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to reply to your Letter of the 29th. of May, on the subject of the million of dollars granted by the Act of the 20 of March last. As a day or two must determine the question of the fund, and will probably produce the requisite disposition concerning it—measures may be taken provisionally on that supposition. I therefore send here with the draft of a power for making the loan...
59228From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 13 January 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
In a conference with you, some time ago, I took occasion to mention the detention of the certificate of registry of a vessel of the United States in one of the French offices on occasion of a sale of the vessel. Several new instances having since occurred, I find it necessary to trouble you more particularly upon the subject. As the detention of these papers has taken place, as well in a port...
59229From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 21 January 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
Pursuant to the 13 section of the act entitled “an act making further provision for securing & collecting the duties on foreign & domestic distilled spirits, stills, wines & teas” passed the 5 June 1794; the Commissioner of the Revenue, in consultation with me, has prepared a plan for additional compensations to the Supervisors and other officers of Inspection, & for compensations to such new...
59230From 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).
59231From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Morris, 10 August 1782 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Albany, August 10, 1782. On August 28, 1782, Morris wrote to Hamilton : “I have duly received your several Favors of the Twenty second & twenty Seventh of July, and tenth and thirteenth of August.” Letter of August 10 not found. ]
59232[Report on the Return of Exports], 15 March 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
In further pursuance of the order of the Senate of the 8th. instant, I have the honor to transmit a return of the exports from the United States for one year ending the 30th. September 1791, exhibiting the islands and countries to which those exports have been shipt. This document is completed so far as the returns have been received at the Treasury, but an addition is yet to be made of the...
59233From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Underwood, 7 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twentieth of February, but have delayed it to send it to the Department of War from the wish of receiving a further communication. If you are desirous of having being still indulged with leave of absence, under the hope of being able to join your regiment, I shall not refuse to gratify your wishes—In the mean time however you will make yourself known to some...
59234From Alexander Hamilton to William Allibone, 21 December 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, December 21, 1789. On January 7, 1790, Allibone wrote to Hamilton : “I had the Honor of receiving your letter of the 21st. of December last.” Letter not found. ]
59235From Alexander Hamilton to Major General Nathanael Greene, [17 August 1779] (Hamilton Papers)
Lt. Whitehead undertakes to go tomorrow morning early with some important dispatches for The General to Philadelphia. You will be pleased to have him furnished with a good horse saddle & Bridle for this purpose. ALS , Library of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia. Lieutenant James Whitehead, Second Pennsylvania Regiment.
59236From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Rice, 11 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreably to your own ideas communicated in your letter of the 23. Ulto. you will consider Somerset as established for your regimental Rendezvous. I urge constantly the completion of the appointment of Officers. I am not sure whether a competent number of proper candidates are as yet before the Secy. of War. If not it is to be wished other fit characters may be presented. With great considr. &c...
59237From Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, 14 May 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
The President of Congress will of course have transmitted to Your Excellency the plan lately adopted by Congress for funding the public debt. This plan was framed to accommodate it to the objections of some of the states; but this spirit of accomodation will only serve to render it less efficient, without making it more palatable. The opposition of the state of Rhode Island for instance is...
59238From Alexander Hamilton to George Pollock, 18 March 1795 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Albany, March 18, 1795. On the back of a letter which Pollock wrote to Hamilton on January 15, 1795 , Hamilton wrote: “Albany, March 18. 1795. Answer.” Letter not found. ]
59239From Alexander Hamilton to John McComb, Junior, 1 April 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
I have transmitted to Richard Harison Esq. two copies of the Contract for the lighthouse executed by me. You will call upon him and execute them. I have also forwarded to Mr. Harison a bond to be executed by you, and Mr. Peter Kemble with some other sufficient surety in lieu of Mr. Cruger, who is absent. Mr. Harison will select one out of the persons you may offer to him. On the execution of...
59240From Alexander Hamilton to William Seton, 4 August 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, August 4, 1791. On August 15, 1791, Seton wrote to Hamilton : “I am honored with your Letter of the 4th.” Letter not found. ] Seton was cashier of the Bank of New York.
59241From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Jefferson, 18 December 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
I am to acknowledge the receipt of an extract of a letter from you to Mr. Hammond of the 5th. of September 1793. As a preliminary however to the Instructions to be given to the Collectors, it will be necessary that you inform me, whether Mr. Hammond has assented to the proposed arrangement as well as the number and names of the prizes that come within the description. I have the Honor to be ...
59242From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel A. Otis, 31 March 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Upon consideration I have thought it best to issue a Warrant in your favour for two thousand three hundred dollars on account of contingent expences of the Senate &c as it would not be convenient to blend the account, with the Salary due you. For this you can receive a Certificate from the President of the Senate and leave it with the Auditor, who will pass the same in the like manner with...
59243From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 3 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The following arrangement as to Hutts appears to me expedient. Each hutt to be fourteen by Sixteen feet for all but the field officers. One hut for Twelve privates or Eight non Commissioned Officers. One hut for each Captain and each of the Regimental Staff. One hut for every two subalterns. A hutt for a Lt Col of 14 by 24 feet and for each Major of fourteen by 22 feet. One hutt as a Kitchen...
59244From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [10 March 1785] (Hamilton Papers)
I am requested by Mr. Oudinarde to transmit you the Inclosed Account. I observed to him that it was a little extraordinary the account had not been presented before; and that it was probable your accounts with the public had been long since closed, and that, by the delay, you may have lost the opportunity of making it a public charge, as it ought to have been. But as the person was very...
59245From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 31 May 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my wish that you make the Bank of Maryland, which is established in the Town of Baltimore the place of depositing the Cash belonging to the United States which may be from time to time in your hands as collector of the District of Baltimore. I shall transmit a circular letter with respect to the receipt of its Notes, to which I must refer you on that point. I am, Sir Your most Obedt...
59246From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Morris, 5 March 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, March 5, 1796. On March 6, 1796, Morris wrote to Hamilton : “I am glad to see by your line of yesterday.” Letter not found. ]
59247From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 14 August 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
I duly received your Communication of the 4th instant, concerning the difference which has been discovered between the instruments, used for ascertaining the proof of distilled spirits. The circumstance is very much to be regretted but I do not at present see that it admits of remedy as to the past. The impossibility of ascertaining what is right, is a great objection to restitution, even if I...
59248From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 8 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you in confidence the copy of a letter of this date to the Secretary of War and of the plan to which it refers. Consider it well. Make the Secretary of War talk to you about it, without letting him know that I have sent it to you—And urge the establishment of some plan which will effectually organise this important branch of our Military service. The proper course in the interior of the...
59249From Alexander Hamilton to John Steele, 20 September 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, September 20, 1796. On September 23, 1796, Steele wrote to Hamilton : “I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of the 20th. inst.” Letter not found. ] On July 1, 1796, when Congress was not in session, Timothy Pickering informed John Steele, a Federalist member of the House of Representatives from North Carolina from 1789 to 1793, of his appointment as comptroller of the...
59250From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Smith, 2 April 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, April 2, 1791. On May 10, 1791, Smith wrote to Hamilton : “I am honored with your favor 2nd April.” Letter not found. ]