491From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 28 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Col. Bentley, in his letter of the eighteenth of this month, writes to me as follows—“When the four month’s pay was forwarded for the officers, no pay was contemplated for those who might be appointed to succeed the Staff of the line, nor for the Medical Staff—All of those will expect it, and some have made application. If an advance to them is contemplated, I could wish that orders were given...
492From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 28 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I send you the proceedings of Courts martial of which Major Wilcox was president Capt. Read and Lt. Colonel Smith were respectively Presidents all which have — acted upon. For particular reasons I must be permitted to leave it with you to comply with Doctor Osborne’s request for a Copy With great respect Sir ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
493From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 28 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I enclose to you an application for the post of Deputy Quarter Master; as also one for that of surgeon. With great respect I am Sir & & ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
494From John Adams to James McHenry, 30 August 1799 (Adams Papers)
Regretting with you on every account, public & private, the prevalence of the fever, I cannot but approve of the removal of the public offices to Trenton. Inclosed is a letter from Hugh McAlister, complaining of Mr Simmons & incloseing a certificate from Capt Irvine & another from Mr. Simmons himself. You will please to enquire & satisfy yourself, that justice is done. The original certificate...
495From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 30 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The enclosed letter in recommendation of Mr. Richard Van Der Burgh is from a Gentleman in whom I have confidence. I wish the young Gentleman to be placed on the list which I sent you some days ago, of candidates for appointments in the twelfth regiment. I would thank you to put him before the last mentioned person on that list— With great respect &c: &c: ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y....
496From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 31 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, August 31, 1799. “I have lately received pressing applications from various quarters … for a supply of Horsemens Tents. On this subject I can only renew the urgent requests which I have so frequently made to you.…” Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. These requests are in William S. Smith to H, August 15, 1799; Thomas Parker to H, August...
497From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 31 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The enclosed papers contain the proceedings of Courts Martial at Rhode Island which have been acted on upon. With great respect I am Sir &c &c ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
498From George Washington to James McHenry, 1 September 1799 (Washington Papers)
I find, by looking over my files, that your favours of the 14th & 24th of August have never been acknowledged. I now do, the receipt of them. I thank you, and through you, Governor Davie, for his “Instructions to be observed for the formations and movements of Cavalry” and would thank you to mention this to him, when you shall see him, which I presume must be soon. I pray you to direct Mr...
499From John Adams to James McHenry, 2 September 1799 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed is a letter from fourteen of the most respectable gentlemen in Rhode island, recommending Dr Isaac Sentor to be surgeon and physician of a naval hospital at New–port. You will please to preserve it & consider it with all others on a like subject. MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
500From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
A rule respecting the allowance of Barracks and Quarters is wanting. I submit to your consideration the following scale. To a Major General for himself four rooms, for each Aid one room, and a Kitchen. To a Brigadier General for himself four rooms, for his Aid one room, and a Kitchen. To the Inspector General in addition to his allowance as Major General two rooms for officers, and one for his...