31To Alexander Hamilton from William North, 16 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor to receive your favour of the 2d, on the 15th inst, & feel myself Obliged by your attention to my situation, in giving me leave of Absence ’till the first of October. On that day, I shall Present myself for your orders, to do, or suffer whatever may be thought to be for the service of our dear Country . I have requested Captn Ellery to ask, if it is Probable that my duty will...
32To Alexander Hamilton from William North, [31 July 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
Jacob Cuyler, whom you know perfectly well has a son, he wishes to place in the army, & who is to be recommended to you, by all the gre at men in albany, I told him that, would suffice, but he simply thinks that my speaking of him may be of service: & I can not get rid of it. I have seen the young man, once , he appears to be well formed & decent in his manners, & as far as I know his...
33To Alexander Hamilton from William North, 17 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In the commencement of the duties Assigned to the Adjt Genls Office, it was found necessary to employ several Assistants; of the number, was a Mr Kauman, who had served as Pay Master with the rank of Captn in the German Regt of Cavalry commanded by the Prince de Rohan; this Corps being disbanded, Mr Kauman Came to America, & has for a length of time been in the service of a Mercantile house in...
34To Alexander Hamilton from William North, 6 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose for your approbation Certain Instructions which I supposed necessary to accompany the Inspection Returns—which if approved will, with the printed forms be immediately distributed. I have the honor to be With the greatest respect Your most obedt Servt. ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
35To Alexander Hamilton from William North, February 11—13, 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have thought it proper to collect in one view, several small points respecting the service which have been noted from time to time, and which more or less appeared to me to deserve attention. they are presented for your decission. It is necessary that an Officer of higher rank than a Captain or of more force than the present Commandant should be ordered to take charge of the forts in this...
36To Alexander Hamilton from William North, 11 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It is proper that you, should be informed, that in consequence of the recommendation of Lt Colo Comdr Ogden, I gave a furlough for a month from the 3d inst, to Lt Potter. That owing to the strong representation of Lt Colo Com Smith of the nakedness of his men, & of their willingness to receive such articles as they stood in need of from the Clothier & to pay for the same out of their wages, I...
37To Alexander Hamilton from William North, 12 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to present a Gen Abstract of Monthly recruiting returns for the month of february—by a letter from Lt Col Comdr Rice, I am informed that until an Inspector should be appointed he has designated Capt Dunham, who, he says “is an active Officer, & genteel well Educated man” to Inspect the troops under his Command. With the Greatest respect I am, Sir, Your Obt Ser ( ALS , Hamilton...
38To Alexander Hamilton from William North, 19 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It is my duty to inform you that Lt Ross remains in this City, & that there is no Officer to take charge of that part of Capt McClellans Company which is at Ellis’s Island—& in case of the absence of Capt Read from that post, the whole of the men remains without an Officer to command them. That there is a Lieut Dwight in this City, who is said to live an irregular & indecent life to the...
39To Alexander Hamilton from William North, 20 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose abstracts from the Inspection Returns of the 11th, 12, & 13th Reg of Infantry, together with remarks on the situation of the Brigade Generally. The Inspection returns are herewith Presented, with the report of the Inspector. I am, With the greatest respect Sir, Your Obet Serv ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing "Inspection of the 7th April 1800....
40To Alexander Hamilton from William North, 13 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a letter received from Capt Ellery, & to ask Your interposition in his favour, in favour of Justice. For the expenditures which were made by Capt Ellery for the Service of the United States Your sanction was fully given—the duties of this Office could not have been performed without the Assistance for which he paid, and it is beyond example, & without precedent that...