15301From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 28 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
You will send with out delay, to the D PM General with General Pinckney subject to the orders of the latter bounty money sufficient to recruit two companies of Infantry in addition to the four mentioned in my letter of the twenty third instant ; and to Lieutenant Woolstonecraft, bounties subject to the orders of Major Tousard, bounty Money sufficient to recruit two new Companies of Artillery —...
15302From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Cass, [28] May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received a letter from the late Lieutenant Mr. P eyton , — late Lieut of the Regiment so extraordinary in its terms as in my opinion to render preclude a reply from me improper . He is discontented, it appears, with the acceptance of his resignation and alleges a misinterpretation of his application. As you are implicated in the matter and possibly may not have kept a copy of your...
15303To Alexander Hamilton from John W. Livingston, Jr., 28 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor of reporting that my health is established so as to permit my joining my corps, which I shall do immediately— With Consideration I am Sir, Your Obdt. Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
15304To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 28 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have receiv’d your orders to repair to the Harper’s Ferry, which orders I shall immediately comply with, and am, Sir, with much respect and esteem your most obedient sevt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
15305To Alexander Hamilton from Ross Bird, 28 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Having formerly served in the 1st. Sub Legion and deranged there from in the year 96 at Detroit and traveled to this state (my previous Residence) from whence I visited philada after Incuring all the Expences of a Deranged Officer I was fortunate Enough to Come into service in the place of a wounded and superanuated Officer— I came into service it is true; but the Object of this letter is to...
15306To Alexander Hamilton from William Cocks, 28 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Some time since Colo Smith informed me that you had been so obliging as to write to the Secretary at War, on the subject of Pay, while acting as Brigade Inspector—when in Philadelphia I waited on the Paymaster General in order to get the amount of the pay, he informed me that before he could give an order for the payment of it, it would be necessary for me, to procure a Certificate from you,...
15307From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 29 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The following is an extract of a letter from Major Rivardi dated the 8th. May instant— “I am in daily expectation of the troops and Officers from Detroit, & hope they will bring Cloathing with them for the Infantry several men being destute of it.” Not Having very good information of the State of that affair, no exact account of the supplies that have been sent to that place—I send you the...
15308To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 29 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 27. instant. On the receipt of your letter of the 18. instant enclosing one from Lieutenant Yelverton Peyton, a letter of which the enclosed is a Copy was written and transmitted agreeably to your request to Major Jonathan Cass of Wilmington— Enclosed is the Copy of Mr. Peytons letter to you of the 15 May I am Sir with great respect Your obed servant ( LS ,...
15309From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 30 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is an extract of a letter which I have just received from Colonel Rice— It was my intention to have caused the regiments to be provided with bands of music, and this I doubt not will hereafter be considered as an useful arrangement—from this circumstance, and the particular situation of things I think it advisable that the U States should take the Musical instruments procured by Col....
15310From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 30 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a letter of appointment for Mr. James Rhea as second Lieutenant in the first Regiment of Infantry, which you will deliver send forward to him accordingly. He will is to be instructed to proceed, as soon as possible to Harper’s ferry, and put himself under the orders of Major Cass. With great consideration I am Sir Yr. ob. Servant ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown and H,...
15311From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 31 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The sick of the Brigade stationed here will remain after the disbandment under the care of a Surgeon. In case I do not inform you by Tuesday that one will come from New York I would thank you to engage Doctor Chetwood for the purpose. You will engage him under the idea that he will receive a compensation from the public for his services— With great considn I am Sir yr. ob. st ( LS , Lloyd W....
15312From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 31 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
In the Postscript of a letter which I wrote to you on the 8th. instant, I mentioned to desired you, (in conformity to what I had understood to be a rule , in that subject cases of Officers marching to the Western Country,) to furnish all the Officers stationed at Staunton (Virga.) with two month’s pay in advance— From a recent conversation with an Officer of that Detachmt. who says he has...
15313From Alexander Hamilton to Elias B. Dayton, 31 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The sta sick of the Brigade stationed here will remain after the disbandment under the care of a surgeon—You will continue to supply them with all necessaries as heretofore ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
15314From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 31 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a letter which I have received from Lt. Lewis of the first regiment— On the expediency of making compensation to officers charged with the performance of extra duties; and the right of the Executive to do it I have already very fully expressed my opinion—I can add nothing to what I have heretofore said, but that Lt. Lewis in this particular case Lt Lewis ought to receive...
15315From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 31 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Captain Kirkland of the twelfth regiment, from straightened pecuniary embarrassments circumstances and zeal for the service attachment to military life, is willing to accept a first Lieutenancy with in one of the old regiments of Infantry, or a second Lieutenancy in one of them with the prospect of speedy promotion to a first. From information received lately from your department, and from the...
15316From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 31 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have directed the DQM General to furnish the troops with transportation to places from which they can conveniently procure conveyance to their respective homes— The sick will remain here under the care of Dr. Chetwood, or of some surgeon whom I shall send from N York—The Contractor has been directed to supply them with necessaries as heretofore. When I shall have left this place you will...
15317To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 31 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to your care a number of letters for General Wilkinson, which you will be pleased to deliver to him, in case he should arrive at your quarters, previously to your leaving the Army. I am Sir with great respect Your obedient servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
15318To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Dwight, 31 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I received an Answer Yesterday from Mr. Thos. Buckley of New York in whose favor I lodged a Draft for collection on Account of my pay, (as your Honor will observe by the inclosed Letter.)—Agreeable to the Pay Master Generals instructions I was to receive my pay from the Regimental Pay Master—I have drawn ——— twice, but to no purpose—Lieut. Peyton who has lately been Appointed says I must make...
15319To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 1 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been honoured with yours of the 28th. Ultimo, respecting Lieut Peyton. You are perfectly correct, Sir, in your idea, that his letter to you made the advance of four months pay the condition of his continuance in service. his conduct, through the whole of this business, has appeared sth Strange. I can account for it in no other way, than that his mind for the want of cash, and being...
15320From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 2 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the enclosed letter. You will make enquiry into the character and circumstances of the writer, and report verbally. to m ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
15321From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Stoddert, 2 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The enclosed letter is from certain prisoners of war who have omitted to mention to me the place where they are confined. I presume they are naval prisoners. As the honor character of the U States is concerned in the affair which is the subject of the letter I send it to you that you may do in it the case whatever shall appear to you proper— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton...
15322From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Stoddert, 3 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a letter from Lt. Wands solliciting an appointment in one of the permanent regiments, and a recommendation of him by Major Wilcocks—This recommendation deserves all the attention which is due to the testimony of a very worthy man. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
15323From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Stoddert, 3 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is an extract of a letter from Major Rivardi which I send for the information of the Department relative to the subject of it. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
15324From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Stoddert, 4 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed are proceedings of Courts Martial which have been acted upon. The Proceedings in the case of Morris Gerry have been acted upon in General orders. I have caused search to be made for them in the Office of the A General—They are not there, nor are they in my office—I conclude therefore that they have been forwarded to you ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers,...
15325From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Stoddert, 5 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed are Proceedings of Courts Martial in the cases of Lt. Loring and Dwight—Also the Proceedings of a Court Martial held at Fort Jay on the twenty third of April, of which Captain Elliot Cochran was President, and Lieut. Hancock Judge Advocate— They have all been acted upon— ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
15326From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Stoddert, 5 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Doctor Coffin, the former Surgeon of Niagara, having received a furlough which was necessary from his health, and the state of his public accounts, the Commandant of the Post Major Rivardi was obliged to have recourse to the Physicians of the British physicians posts on the opposite side of the streight— The enclosed letters and extracts will shew you the state of the case, and the impressions...
15327From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Williamson, 5 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my intention to regulate the allowance to you of Quarters and fuel, as well for the past as the future, by the following scale— 2 Rooms for Quarters for DPM General 1 Do. for the Asst to D.PM Genel 1 Do for Office— 1 Cord of Wood pr. month for Office These rates will therefore govern ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
15328From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 5 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the seventh of April— It was not my wish that you Should state the considerations relative to personal character which had induced the arrangement of relative rank as proposed for your regiment, but merely the several principles which had guide d in the decision—Your replies however would be perfectly satisfactory, and induce lead me to my sanction to the...
15329From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 5 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I request that you will call the attention of the different Paymasters to those men who may have been confined by the Sentences of Courts martial to hard labor, they being entitled to their pay— With &c. ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
15330From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 6 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the inclosed Return of Surgical Instruments &c. at Fort Niagara. It has by some accident remained unattended to; you will observe also a Return for Medicine and Hospital Stores for the present year of which I request you to furnish promptly an adequate supply. with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Servt. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
15331From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Dwight, 6 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Not knowing the State of your accounts, I have ordered the Deputy Postmaster General to advance you seventy five dollars, which you will immediately procure and proceed to Oxford reporting yourself on Your arrival to Major Buell. I desire that not a moments delay may take place in the execution of the above order I am Sir Your obed Servt. ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton...
15332From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 7 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
In the arrangement for the transportation of the sick and of baggage of the troops composing the Union Brigade 11th, 12th, & 13th regiments, the following rule appears to me to be the most eligible. Let the sick and baggage of the 13th regiment be transported to New Haven—those of the 12th. to three points, according to New York, New Burgh and Albany—those of the 11th who belong to Delaware...
15333From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Jackson, 11 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have instructed Col. Hunnewell to have certain Arms and Military stores and Clothing at Boston and Concord delivered to you— You I request that you will take charge of them accordingly untill you shall receive the orders of the War Department. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
15334From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Hunewell, 11 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The Arms and Military stores under your charge and clothing for your regiment at Boston you will have delivered to Jonathan Jackson Esqr. Agent for the War Department; Those at Concord you will have transported to Boston, and delivered to the same officer. ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
15335From Alexander Hamilton to Amos Stoddard, 12 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
When the regiments stationed here shall be disbanded, you will continue and take charge of the hutts and other articles of public property which may remain together with such of the sick as may be too ill to be removed. You will have charge of these untill the arrival of Major Bewell to whom, upon his arrival, you will deliver this letter, and he will then take the command ( Df , in the...
15336From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus Graves, 13 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Inclosed is a letter authorising Your Regimental Pay Master to advance to you 650 Dollars. This sum you will apply towards the payment of 200 Dollars to Benjamin Gales on account of his disbursements for the use of your Regiment, of 200 Dollars to Ephraim Curtis on the like account, of 195 Dollars to your officers for defraying the expences of quarters while on the recruiting service and on...
15337From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Parker, 13 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Out of any surplus monies which may remain in your hands, after satisfying the objects for which your instructions from the Deputy Pay Master General provide, you will pay to Colonel Graves the sum of 650 Dollars towards reimbursing certain objects expenditures for the use of his Regiment, I shall take care taking his receipt for the same to be accountable to the Department of War. I shall...
15338To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 20 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I received your order of the 23rd. Ulto. on the 9th. Instant, and gave Orders accordingly. Seven of my Officers have since arrived at this place, with all possible dispatch, however it appears they were too late for the purpose of enlisting good Men, and indeed recruiting here appears to be nearly at an end, as the troops have left the ground. I shall continue in this place, with the Officers...
15339To Alexander Hamilton from the Soldiers of Captain John McClallen’s Company, 24 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It is with the most Extreme regret that we have taken the Liberty to address your honor at on the present occasion—the wide difference which Lies Betwixt us fills our minds with various Conjectures Concerning the fate of these Lines—But Relying on your honors Known Character for Justice and Benevolence we have ventured to Lay before you our situation in as few words and as briefly as we Can...