13131To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 7 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Mary McGregor represents. That her husband (a Soldier in Capt Freemans company) was wounded during the revolutionary war—That he is now over fifty years of age. That she has a son of ten years old an incurable cripple — that separated from her husband she would find it extremely difficult to maintain herself & son—she requests That in consideration of these circumstances her husband may be...
13132To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 7 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have made enquiry of Capt Freeman relative to the representation of Mrs McGregor and am informed that her husband is most probably upwards of fifty Capt Freeman does not consider him fit for service. he was enlisted on the 4th June 1798 by Capt Frye—he had served before in the Corps of Artillery and the story he tells of his service during the war has the appearance of Truth. I am Sir, with...
13133To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 7 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have examined the Returns inclosed in yours of ye. 5th. Inst. and agreeable to Your Instructions, have taken abstracts, of the one from West Point & forwarded the original to Saml Hodgdon Esqre. Intendt. of Mility Stores, with a request yt. the Several Articles therein mentioned, may be forwarded me via Amboy, as soon as Possible and expect in the Course of Next week to Receive them— With...
13134From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Lloyd Moore, 7 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I thank you for your attention to my request in regard to Capt Elliot. I do not find among my papers any letter from you communicating the nomination of — Regimental staff. Your letter on that subject has mi scarried or has been mislaid. You will therefore communicate the nomination to the Secretary of War, informing him that it is done by my direction, and you will obtain from him a...
13135To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 7 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 5th inst. and delivered your letter to Captn. Elliott who happened to be at hand. He has certainly omitted what he ought to have done, I mean to answer your letters: it may be however that he transferrd this duty to the officer who suceded him at Fort Mifflin, when he was ordered to Northampton, and that he has considered himself detached from his command, since...
13136To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 8 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Contractor informs me the provissions, under Smiths Contract is not issued out to the Troops, notwithstanding your order to Lieutt Dayton, their Commanding officer at Fort Jay I will thank you to give directions to Majr Hoops to have it Issued forth, that Majr. Colefax may be charged with it— I am with great Consideration Sir Yr mst Hble St. NB There is great Want of the Articles of War...
13137To Alexander Hamilton from Edward Carrington, 8 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Since I enclosed you, on the 31st. Instant the plan which I had formed for Recruiting divisions of Virginia, I have seen Lt Colo. Bentley who satisfies me that Abingdon which I arranged as in Colo. Parkers circle, more properly applies to the other. I have therefore written to Colo. Parker that this Station is to be considered as arranged in Colo. Bentleys circle, and that this plan is so far...
13138From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 8 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
After perusing the inclosed you will please to forward it to Major Adlum, with such observations, growing out of the occasion, as you may think proper in relation to the recruiting service. You will perceive that the present destination of the Major is intirely compatible with that Object With great consideration I am Sir Yr. obedt servant ( LS , Lloyd W. Smith Collection, Morristown National...
13139From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 8 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The strong recommendation which I have received of Mr. William J Anderson for a Second Lieutenant in the Eleventh Regiment (Ogden’s) induces me to submit my opinion that it is adviseable to appoint him, there being a vacancy. He now resides at Burlington. I send you the copy of a list of Officers of the Tenth Regiment, exhibiting their relative rank of the several Officers. A few alterations...
13140From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 8 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have finally determined upon the course which the inclosed copy of a letter to Major Adlum of this date indicates— With great respect I have the honor to be Sir Yr. Obed Ser ( ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
13141From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 8 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Capt Ellery, assistant to the Adjutant General, has taken his station in this City and has applied to me on the subject of to have him provided with Quarters. Independent of his personal accommodation, — — stands — need of an office for his business. This application has naturally brought the subject to my mind in reference its different relations to myself. The remuneration of professional...
13142To Alexander Hamilton from John C. Gilbert, 8 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Desirous of entering into the service of my Country, I am induced to offer myself as a candidate for an appointment in the Western Army; I think I can with propriety assure you, that I am attatched to the Constitution of the United States and admire the administration thereof, in support of which I beg leave to refer you to the recommendation below, if that, together with my professions,...
13143To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 8 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 5th. instant was received yesterday—In the present state of things I believe the mode you have suggested for obtaining an account of the expenditure of Military and Hospital supplies is the best that can be devised—yet I am afraid in operation it will be found too diffuse to answer perfectly. The General Return you request shall be sent as soon as possible—my help is small...
13144To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 8 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Since my letter to you covering the nomination of the Staff Officers of my Regt. and the Bond required of the Pay Master, I have received from the Treasury Department, money for recruiting Service, and an advance of four Mons. pay to the Officers; from the same Office, I received a blank Bond to be executed by the Pay Master, which differs in form with the One I inclosed to you; inasmuch as...
13145To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 10 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
This accompanies a duplicate of an Extract of a Letter to General Washington of the 21st. of April and a duplicate of a Letter to you of the 25th. of the same month. Seven weeks having elapsed without an answer induces me to write you again fearful that some accident has taken place which has prevented your receiving those Letters. If the Deputy Quarter Master General’s appointment is not to...
13146From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 10 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
You will cause McGregor to be furnished with the requisite Certificates from the Capt. of his Company and the Acting Surgeon in order an Application to me for a discharge. The service is best rid of such men. I am desirous of seeing in practice the French Manual of the Artillery in order to a comparison of it with our own. the necessary apparatus if not in the Garrison will be provided by Col:...
13147From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 10 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Col: Parker recommends for second Lieuts. in his Regiment, Uriah Blue of Berkley, and Robert Bell of Frederick I presume the recommendation to be well founded. He adds that Doctor Daniel Conrad offers to attend the Troops at Winchester for the stated allowance of surgeon’s pay without rations and a reasonable compensation for his medicines. You r will recollect that Winchester is the...
13148To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Elliott, 10 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
When on the campaign I received a Letter from you desiring to know the reason the returns of Fort Mifflin had not been forwarded on. shortly to my marching I got your orders to make out and send the return. at that time I was a draughting cannon for the Sectry. which could not be laid aside. immediately as they were finished I began the returns and compleated one. the other was but begun. I...
13149To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 10 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to inclose to you letters from Genl. Tracy & Colonel Talmadge in recommendation of Mr. Abijah Fenn of Waterbury for the appointment of Lieutenant in the Regiment under my Command; from the recommendation and appearance of the Gentleman I am induced to wish the recommendation may succeed, he wishes to be annexed to Capt. Sandford’s Company in the place of Waters Clarke...
13150To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Lynch, 11 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have frequently called on You, but had not the pleasure of finding You at Home; since My last to You, I have received several Letters from My Brother, He is very anxious to be removed to Fort Jay— Having lately lost My Eldest Brother, & the Doctr—being the only one now living, I will take it a particular favour, if You will excuse Him to be removed to Fort Jay, as He will then be near me, &...
13151From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 11 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It has been represented to me by one George West Jr. that an Apprentice boy of his, by the name of Matthew Smith has been enlisted into Capt. Charles Morrell’s Company and that he is at present at Elisabeth Town. You will please to enquire into the facts and if true cause the person to be discharged With great consideration I am Sir Yr. obedient servt. ( LS , Lloyd W. Smith Collection,...
13152From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 11 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The letters which accompany this in addition to those heretofore transmitted and acknowleged by you contain your instructions fully for the commencement of the recruiting service. But you will defer it till your cloathing or part of it shall arrive. One letter professes to transmit a plan for the subdivision of your Circle into Districts and sub-districts. When this letter was — written, it...
13153From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus Graves, 11 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
My circular of the 31 of March professes to transmit profers offers a plan for the Division and subdivision of the Circle, within which your Regiment is to be raised. When that letter was written it was supposed that materials for a perfect plan would speedily have been proposed obtained; but prev peculiar circumstances not necessary to be specified, have disappointed that expectation. The...
13154To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 11 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 6th inst. containing an extract of a letter from Colo Strong dated D’Etroit May 7th 1799 I have the honor to be, with great respect and esteem your Most Obt Hbl St ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Acknowledges H’s letter of June 6, 1799. Letter not found.
13155To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 11 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor of acknowledging the receipt of your Circular of the 23d. ulto., its contents shall of course be particularly attended to, the substance of the two last paragraphs have been duly communicated—and when ever applications are made, I shall forward them to you for your consideration, where I am acquainted with the applicant, I will agreable to your request express my opinion,...
13156From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Massey, 12 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The enclosed Letter directs Cochran to Repair immediately to New York, where his presence is requested as a Witness before a General Court Martial, should he not be at the Garrison you will immediately without loss of time forward the Letter to him wheresoever he may be With consideration I am Sir Your Obedt. Servt. (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
13157From Alexander Hamilton to George Ingersoll, 12 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I duly received several letters from you dated Feby. 26 April 3 May the 20th & 23d. and the third instant; an attention to which has been delayed by a pressure of more important business and by the want of adequate assistance in conducting my correspondence. Hereafter while you remain at your present post, your communications (as mentioned in my circular of the ———) will be with Major Brooks ,...
13158From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 12 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Give me leave to remind you of a letter which I lately wrote you on the subject of Capt McClellan. Inclosed is one from him of the 6th respecting the substitution of Flannel for Linnen. The expediency of this for Troops serving in the — more Nor thern Climates is I believe suggested in the late Reports of the Commander in Chief—and to me it has always appeared very evident—taking care so to...
13159From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 12 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Accordg to the returns from Detroit, there ought to be added to the quantity of Powder there One Tun and a half to complete what would be an ordinary supply in proportion to the Artillery. And if the Stock of Powder in the UStates be ample, that quantity ought to be forwarded. The stock however should govern. Not possessing sufficient information on this head, I have concluded to state the...
13160From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Elliott, 12 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 12th. instant. It would will be with great regret that I shall at any time see in the conduct of an officer intentional neglect negligence or disrespect. I am the less disposed to suppose either in the present case, because it is impossible to imagine a motive. Yet I owe it to propriety to remark that your continued silence has been ill judged. Though The...
13161From Alexander Hamilton to Walter L. Cochran, 12 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
There is an urgent necessity for your presence in this City by Tuesday next, Immediat’ly therefore after the receipt of this Letter you will repair to this place and communicate your Arrival to Major Hoops with Consideration I am Sir Your Obedt. Sert. (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
13162To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 12 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of receiving your letter of the 4th Inst. directing me to furnish a guard to the Ship yards at Baltimore. In my absence the Chairman of the Committee charged with superintending the building the Ships of War, called on the Officer of Marines, who has furnished the guard from his recruits. As they are on the spot and have no other duty, and as it would diminish the fatigue on...
13163To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 13 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Doctor is not of opinion that McGregor is disabled from Serving, & therefore has not given a Certificate—McGregor says he was 47. when he last Enlisted (about a year ago) that he is unable to bear the fatigues of a march from a wound below the knee (which he shews)—There are now in the guard house of this garrison three men of Capt Henrys company confined for Drunkenness while on the...
13164To Alexander Hamilton from Campbell Smith, 13 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed I have the honor to transmit, for your inspection, the proceedings of a General Court Martial, whereof Captain Bruff is President, convened at this place on yesterday, in obedience to your order, through Capt. Morris, of the 30th Ultimo, for the trial of such Military offenders as should be brought before it—and am With the highest consideration and respect Sir your most obedt Servt (...
13165To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 13 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have recieved three letters from you, dated the 8th. and one the 10th. instant. The President having authorized, the appointment of William J Anderson. I immediately notified him accordingly. You inform me, that Captain Ellery, assistant to the Adjutant General, has taken his station in New York, and applied to you, to cause him, to be, provided quarters; that independent of his personal...
13166To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 14 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The honorable the secretary of war, advised me in a letter dated the 21 March 1799. to remove from Cincinnati to this place, and informed me that it was intended I should repair to the seat of government as soon as I should receive orders from you to that effect. In pursuance of this advice I reached Pittsburgh on the 10th instant, and on my arrival received your favor of the 3d. April last,...
13167To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Bradley, 14 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your packet of the 22d of May (with four setts of recruiting instructions) wherein you direct me to take my station at Staunton, I shall repair to that place in the course of three or four days. I have been at a loss where to fix Capts. Diven & Grayson’s Rendezvous as there is not a place mentioned in the Arrangement where there is not a...
13168From 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...
13169To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 15 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The men, who have been recruited for the 11th. regiment, begin to solicit for pay, many of them having been enlisted for more than a month, I have promised to write upon the subject, and as money is the life of the recruiting service, I hope, shortly, to receive directions for carrying into execution, the arrangements, which have been or may be made for fulfilling this part of the contract...
13170To Alexander Hamilton from Revell Elton, 16 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Upon the 5th. Day of March AD. 1791, One Charles Bunn an infant was by his own consent and the consent of his Parents, & under their Hands & Seals, by Indenture regularly executed, bound as an Apprentice to me the Subscriber Revell Elton & my Wife Sarah untill he arrived at twenty One Years of age, which will be on the 27th. Day of March AD 1802—The truth of all which can be established by the...
13171To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 16 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Captain Lightfoot has just Called on me with the Inclosed letters, which exactly corrispond with the Information I have received from other Sources Relative to the Unfavourable Situation of Stantoun at present as a Recruiting Rendezvous. I feel myself verry much at a loss How to act. But as Colo Thurston the Contractor has chearfully agreed to furnish Rations at Woodstock — as Captain Taylor...
13172To Alexander Hamilton from Elihu Egleston, 17 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing myself to you on the Subject of getting my son releas’d from the service of the United States as a Soldier. the perticulars of his listing &C you will see by taking the trouble to read Mr. Jones’s letter to the Secr. of War the Honl. James McHenry Esqr. which Letter accompanys this, for the purpose of your reading it unseald, I determind when I first heard of...
13173From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 17 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your favour of the 15th. is received. I am very glad you have determined on changing the Purveyor. I think it likely that Mr. Williams will be a good substitute. As the subject of the Qr. M G’s removal to the seat of Government began with you—I think it best that you should write the definitive order. My instruction to Major Toussard only communicated his eventual destination. It was my idea...
13174From Alexander Hamilton to John McClallen, 17 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secy of War informs me that he has ordered materials for Cloathing to be sent to Col. Stevens, but that, as was done in the case of Capt. Bruff , no more than the contract price can be allowed for making them up which will be paid to you by the Purveyor of supplies. You will govern yourself accordingly. With consideratn—I am Sir Yr Obed S— ( ADf , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
13175From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Elliott, 17 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of War sometime since having heretofore signified to me his desire that you might be designated to superintend a laboratory which he is about to establish—I request that you will forthwith repair to him and take his orders. You will of course leave with your successor at in the command at Fort Mifflin all the information which is requisite for his government pursuant to the...
13176From Alexander Hamilton to Josias Carvel Hall, 17 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The Secretary of War has signified to me the confirmation of Lt Cooper as Qr. Master to your Regiment. The Purveyor of Supplies ( Mr. Tench Francis Esqr) is instructed to reimburse the expenditure for the articles which you mention to have been procured. For this purpose, you will transmit to to him to the Purveyor him the vouchers of the purchases, and their cost and to the Superintendant of...
13177From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 18 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to transmit to you the following extract of a letter from Col: Hunewell recommending the matter to your early attention With great respect &c Extract dated Boston June 4th. 1799 “I now beg leave to recommend Mr. Thomas Stevens of Castine as a first Lieut. in Capt. Peabody’s Compy., Mr. Nathan Parks as a second Lieut. in Capt. Brown’s Compy. Mr. Augustus Hunt as a first and Mr....
13178To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 18 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Two men having this day surrendered themselves to me as deserters from Fort Pinckney in South Carolina, and there being a sufficient number of Officers at this post, and in its vicinity to constitute a Genl. Court Martial for their trial, I have to request your order for the purpose, or, that you would be pleased to grant them your pardon— They are young men respectably connected in this...
13179To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 18 [June] 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of receiving last evening by the Stage, your private letter of the 14th. inst. relative to the appointment of a 2d. major to the 12th. Regt. When I mententioned Mr. Fowler it was connected with this observation, that I knew no other Gentleman who was solicitous for the appointment—that tho’ Mr. Fowler was not a remarkably brilliant officer, still I supposed him capable of...
13180To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Bradley, 19 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Since I wrote you last I have concluded To remove Captain Grayson, & Mr. Blackburn from Alexandria to New London which is in Colo. Bentley’s District, and within forty miles of Staunton Mr. McGuire is out on a recruiting Tour, after he returns, Should Captain Diven not be successfull at Winchester I shall remove him to some other Quarter as near Staunton as Circumstances will permit. I suppose...