1From John Adams to United States Senate, 6 December 1799 (Adams Papers)
I lay before You for your Consideration a Treaty of Amity and Commerce between The United States and The King of Prussia, signed by their Ministers on the Eleventh of July last. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
2To John Adams from Isaac Story, 6 December 1799 (Adams Papers)
Permit me to introduce into your presence, by letter, my oldest son, who is taking the tour of the southern states; partly for his amusement, & partly on account of health.— In him you will behold a steady friend to your person, & public administrations. And were the Country made up of persons possessing his character, your government would be easy & happy. He is a Descendant, by his mother’s...
3From Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Wadsworth, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 20. of November with its inclosure. I am pleased with the measure on the part of your state and shall embrace every proper opportunity of recommending its being met here with a spirit of accommodation. But I cannot foresee what will be the temper of the State upon the occasion. Yrs. with true esteem & regard ALS , Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford....
4To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 4th instant. Mr. Brooks a Cadet, in the artillery was appointed to the business of paying the troops at and near Staunton and set off on the business, about three days since. I have heard that Lt Merriweather Lewis, was coming to Wilmington to join the recruiting party there. I know him to be very capabale of a business of the kind but Mr Brooks’s appointment...
5From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Colonel Smith strongly recommends Mr. Nathaniel Baldwin as a Cadet in his regiment, and I would propose that an appointment be immediately bestowed— W— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
6From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will recollect that the arrangement of the Officers of a Artillery attached to the Western Army into companies was referred to Colonel Burbeck—Enclosed is a list of the Officers in the order in which the Col. has placed them—This arrangement has received my sanction— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). There is an illegible, badly damaged note...
7From Alexander Hamilton to John Heth, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your two letters of the 28th. of Oct. and the 28th. of Novr. have been duly received— You are at liberty to dispose of yourself as you please until the first of March next—when I shall expect you again to report yourself to me, in order to receive yr. destination for Service— With — ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
8From Alexander Hamilton to William Hull, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 21st of Novr., and am much obliged to you for the information which it contains— I shall always be happy to receive your opinions of characters— With ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
9To Alexander Hamilton from James Dill, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I arrived at this place on the 31st Ulto. and have reported myself to Major Bewell agreeable to your Instructions I Have the Honor to be with Respect Yr. Obt Servant ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: "Filed."
10To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Dwight, 6 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeable to your orders of the 4th Novr. last I have reported my self to Major Buell where I wait his orders— With Respect I have The Honor to be your most Obt. & very Hble Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: "Filed."