2211To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 8 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I received your letter of the 29th. ulto. prior to the returns of the Public Offices, from the City of Trenton, to the Seat of Government. As it presents objects of considerable expenditure, I thought it my duty to lay it before the President, and have since given to the subjects it embraces, an attentive consideration. You inform me, that General Wilkinson furnished estimates which you...
2212To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 8 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I received yours of ye 6th inst. wherein you wish to be informed of ye accommodations we might afford Majors Brooks and Toussard for ye Winter. The Quarters here are very ill contrived—the rooms are large, but not at all calculated for convenience—If Capt Stille and myself have each a room, there will be then two officers in each of ye others. Should we live together, one of ye Gentlemen might...
2213To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 8 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Levi Pearce a private belonging to Capt Miller’s Company of ye 2d. Regt. of Infantry who has been here a long time without doing duty for ye want of cloathing wishes to be transferred to my company and has signed a paper to that effect. Frederick Goldberg of Captain Morris’s company of ye 1st. Regt. of A&E who is also destitute of cloathing is willing to be transferred to Captn Stille’s...
2214To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 8 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I expect that by this time Capt. Lyman’s Company has left Presqu’ Isle for Niagara. I have agreeably to the Division Orders of the 16th of October directing me to organize his Company with the Detachment of Infantry at Niagara given Orders to have it Mustered as Capt Michaels Company in the first Regt. the Capt. is one of the new appointments and is now at Michalema ck inac where he will have...
2215To Alexander Hamilton from John Knight, 8 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
William Worsted, a deserter from Fort Pinckney, was apprehended a few days ago, and delivered to me—I have had him confined in the Jail of New-Castle, subject to your Order. I have the honor to be, Sir, Yr most obt. Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
2216To Alexander Hamilton from Josias Carvil Hall, 8 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I took the Liberty some Months since to introduce to your Notice Lieut: Campbel Smith of the 1st U.S. Regt. In the multiplicity of Business it has probably escaped your Memory. Permit me again to mention, from my own intimate Knowledge of him, that from his Talents, Education, Industry & Military Habits he is at least as well qualified as any Officer by his Station to discharge the Duties of...
2217To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 8 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honor to anounce to you my arrival at this place on the 6th. Inst. and have been necessarily Detained a few Days in Order to Draw Winter Overalls for my Company, the major part of which was almost entirely bare—However I Count on Reaching Bristol, on the 10th Current—where I Shall remain untill I receive further Orders— With Sentiments of Respect, I am your Obt St ( ALS , Hamilton...
2218To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 8 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The General Court martial whereof Lt. Colo. Ogden is President, met agreably to interior orders on Monday last, I wrote to the assistant Adjt. General, that if Lt. Hoffman was to be brought before this Court, it would be necessary to order Lt. Wands from Poughkeepsie to attend the Court, and that there might be no delay, gave Mr. Ellery his address, enclosed is his answer— I would wish to know...
2219From Alexander Hamilton to David Strong, 7 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The father of John Dover having procured a substitute I have concluded to discharge him. He is to be discharged accordingly. I am informed that he enlisted under the name of John Thompson, and that he still pases by that name. He belongs to Capn. McClay’s company, and is now at Detroit. Direct communication between you and myself will from this time now cease, and you will direct address your...
2220From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 7 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I wish to see a Copy of the Charter Party of the Vessel which is to convey Genl. Wilkinson and his suite to their Destination— With great consideration I am Sir—yr. obedt. Servt ( LS , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, New-York Historical Society, New York City; Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).