361To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Stoughton, [11 November 1797] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, November 11, 1797. On June 25, 1803, Stoughton wrote to Hamilton : “I had the honor to write you on this Subject the 11th. Novre. 1797. accompanying a Statement of Facts, copy of our Articles, and my claims.” Letter not found. ] See Stoughton to H, June 25, 1803 (printed in this volume).
362To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 10 December 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 10, 1797. Wolcott endorsed the letter Hamilton wrote to him on November 20, 1797 : “ansd. Decr. 10.” Letter not found. ]
363To Alexander Hamilton from James Stille, 17 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to send You inclosed the Certificate of Lt. A. Pope—respecting the regular Inlistment of a man in the place of Sergt. Slaughter about to be discharged—and to be Sir your Obt. Hl. Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Alexander D. Pope’s certificate, March 17, 1800 ( ADS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
364To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 7 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed are the drafts of two proposed contracts with James OHara. He will deliver this letter. If in your opinion there is any thing which ought to be added or altered in either draft I shall be much obliged to you to mention it, and if it requires the consent of Mr OHara to confer with him relative thereto— I am Sir with great respect Your obed servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
365To Alexander Hamilton from John Wilkins, Jr., 25 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honoured with your letters of the 10th., 14th. & 16th. instant— The transport requisite for the reinforcement for the western army shall be in readiness in due time— I have with great cheerfullness sactioned the appointment of Lt. Potter as Assistant Quarter Master General— I have the honour, to be, Sir with great respect your obt St ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress),...
366To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Troup, 30 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The bearer Mr Harrington has relinquished the practice of the law, and is desirous of entering into our army—His father was a very respectable citizen—I know nothing to Mr Harrington’s prejudice; and I should imagine he would make a good officer. His wish is to obtain a second lieutenancy—Permit me to recommend him to your consideration. I am Dear Sir, Your humble Servt ( ALS , Hamilton...
367To Alexander Hamilton from William Willcocks, 30 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
We have in custody three Deserters from Captain Pattersons Company—May they be tried by a Regimental Court-martial? I take this Opportunity also to inform you that we have a number of Soldiers at our Camp in their Shirt Sleeves—there being no uniform Coats—niether are there any more Stocks. The bearer waits for a line in Answer, if You please— With the highest respect I am Your Obedt. ( LS ,...
368To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Van Rensselaer, 12 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Bearer Doctr Cowdry has applyed to me for a recommendation to you to become a Surgeon to one of the Regimts. from the recommendation of Gentlemen of the faculty and other Vouchers I am induced to think him Quallified for the Office and take the liberty of recommending as such to your consideration I am dear Sir with esteem Your most Obedt ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A...
369To Alexander Hamilton from John De Lancey, 9 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of communicating to you some time since the desire of my brother Warren De Lancey to raise a troop of horse for the service of his country & he to have the command of them—Mr. De Lancey has served several years in the seventeenth British Dragoons he was respected as an officer & a gentleman Your attention to his application will confer a favor on me & I flatter myself you will...
370To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 16 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letters of the 3d and of the 7th instant, also of two Letters for General Wilkinson—Enclosed is a Copy of my last letter to that General I have the honor to be Sir your Most obedient and Very humble Servent— ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Hamtramck to James Wilkinson, May 16, 1800 (copy, signed by Hamtramck, Hamilton...