61To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 27 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
War Department, April 27, 1799. “I have considered the arrangement and distribution of the two Regiments of Artillerists and Engineers submitted to me … and approve of the same. You will be pleased to cause the said arrangement and distribution so far as it relates to your command to be carried into immediate effect.…” LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. H to McHenry, first letter of...
62To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 5 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 2d. instant enclosing the resignations of Lieutenants Noyes and Hinman of the 13 Regiment of Infantry— You will be pleased to inform them that their resignations have been accepted, and that their pay and emoluments will cease on the 15th. instant. I am Sir with great respect Your obed servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
63To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 9 January 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter dated the 7th. instant. The President has directed me to signify to you that he considers you in service from the first day of November 1798 in consequence of your being summoned by letter bearing date the 15 October to attend at Philadelphia or Trenton as soon as possible and in all events by the 10 November. Your pay and emoluments will therefore take date from...
64To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 27 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Here is what the committee have reported. They would not go further, and I wish Congress may go as far. You forgot, when you thought to combine interests, that the little passions are great intermeddlers in the most important affairs. Yours truely ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; ADfS , James McHenry, Library of Congress. For an explanation of the contents of this letter, see...
65To 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 ,...
66To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 7 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you a letter from Captain Cornelius Lyman dated Presque Isle 16th July ulto. requesting instructions respecting the ration to be issued to the Troops. You will be pleased to give the necessary orders respecting the object of this Letter. With great respect, I have the honor to be Sir, Your obedient Servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing Cornelius Lyman to...
67To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 24 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you a letter from Samuel Annin and sundry depositions tending to prove that Joseph Cross a Private in Captain Faulkners Company 11. Regiment was under the age of 18. Years at the time of his enlistment—You will take such order therein as to you may appear proper. I am Sir with great respect Your obed servant— ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). There is an "X" mark in the...
68To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 29 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 27 instant. The letter to Captain Elliott therein contained has been forwarded—Your letter to the commanding Officer at Fort Mifflin enclosed in yours of the 25 instant has not been sent—I enclose you a letter of appointment for Charles Leonard as a Second Lieutenant in the 14. Regiment which you will be pleased to forward. I am Sir with great respect Your...
69To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 16 March 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose you a letter just received from Captain John McClallen, which you will be pleased to take such order on as you may judge proper I have the honor to be Sir Your obedient servant ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing John McClallen to McHenry, March 11, 1799 ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
70To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 13 September 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
I recd. yours of the 9th this morning. Why is it necessary you should repeat to me your request, or require any new evidence, that I will not take the same care of Philip Church as I would of my own son. Let Mrs. Church be assured I will. Yours affecy. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.