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).