1From 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.
2From John Adams to Daniel Jackson, 23 October 1798 (Adams Papers)
The firewards of the town of Boston have requested permission to deposit at castle Island a quantity of Gunpowder now lying in the harbor of Boston and more that is soon expected to arrive. As I can foresee no material inconvenience from granting from such permission. I request that you would give orders that for such gun powder as the firewards shall desire to be deposited at the castle, at...
3From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 14 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have heretofore received the following letters one of the 3d. of May from the Secy of War transmitting one to him of the 6th. of Feby from Capt Stoddard on the subject of naming the Fort at Portland—one from Capt Gates to the another of the 13 of that month, from Capt Gates, both transmitted by to the Secy. of War & by him transmitted to me— one from three from yourself to me of the 27 of...
4From 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...
5From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 22 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the following Copy of a letter from the Secretary of War of the 21st. instant that you may attend to the suggestion in the report of dificiencies required by my letter of yesterday With great consideration & (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6From 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...
7From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops and Daniel Jackson, 5 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It has heretofore happened in some instances that for want of beginning early to lay up a supply of fuel for the use of our garrisons, a very great addition of expence has been incurred in the enhanced price of the article. To prevent a repetition of this the ensuing winter, you will take care that a proper supply be immediately laid in, to serve till the first of April next, and you will...
8From 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).
9From 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...
10From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 26 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I request you to inform me transmit me without delay an account of all the barracks of which you may have information whether within your district, whether at the military Posts or elsewhere, of the number of officers and men they could accommodate & of the repairs of which they may stand in need. With great consideration I am Sir Yr Obed Ser ( ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).