1From Alexander Hamilton to John Adams, 24 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor of receiving, an hour since, your letter of the 22d instant, with the copy of one to you from Colonel Smith. I am happy to think that the question presented is on mere military principles a very simple one. The rule of promotion, by succession, does not in any service, as far as my knowlege goes, apply to a new corps, in its first organisation. Officers for such a corps, it is...
2From Alexander Hamilton to Ethan Brown, 25 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
This letter will be delivered to you by Judge Pendleton. If it finds you at Providence you will proceed in the stage to New York. Should you stand in need of money you will call on Col. Olney Collector at Providence who will furnish you with the necessary funds. Yrs with regard LS , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. On the envelope H wrote: “To be...
3From Alexander Hamilton to William Ward Burrows, 10 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The anxiety of Col. Smith’s bail to your suit had like to have shut him up yesterday in our prison. The good nature of Col. Troup interposed to save him from the disgrace. You would have been sorry if it had happened—because you are not vindictive, and because it would utterly have ruined him, without doing you the least good. Many considerations induce me to second the advice you will receive...
4From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Carroll of Carrollton, 25 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, March 25, 1800. On April 18, 1800, Carroll wrote to Hamilton and referred to “your letter of the 25th past.” Letter not found. ] Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a leading Maryland Federalist, was a member of the United States Senate from 1789 to 1792 and of the Maryland Senate from 1791 to 1800.
5From Alexander Hamilton to Angelica Church, 22 January [1800] (Hamilton Papers)
The fatigues of my journey were solaced this morning by a happy meeting with your father and mother. The very favourable accounts which I had had of your father’s health fell short of the reality. He is astonishingly recovered. The reception he gave me was more than usually cordial; for which I am no doubt indebted to your recommendation. The pleasure of this was heightened by that of dining...
6Circular to the Commandants of Regiments, 5 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Cases have occurred in which officers, from a wish to see their men well equipt, have purchased articles for them that are not included in the general provision. These have been admitted in particular instances for special reasons as a public charge; but the Secretary of War has expressed an extreme relu⟨ctance⟩ to give the practice his sanc⟨tion⟩ and has signified to me his desire that...
7From Alexander Hamilton to Elias B. Dayton, 3 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been much pained by the representations which Colonel Smith has made to me on the subject of supplies. He states that the articles furnished are of inferior quality, and attributes the ill health [of] some of his men to the badness of the bread, and the thinness of the beef. Colonel Smith further mentions that the bread which is furnished in lieu of flour is made of midlings. I enclose...
8From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Eddins, 19 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Serjeant Hunter, the person whom you sent to attend my office as orderly, has this morning left it without permission—leaving a note that he was compelled by indisposition to repair to Fort Jay. This conduct is irregular and deserves reprehension. You will enquire into this affair and communicate to me the State of it. Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of...
9From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Freeman, 11 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the ninth of January with it’s enclosure. Nothing definitive was Settled between General Wilkinson and myself relative to you superintending the works at Loftus’s heights, tho’ I have reason to beleive it was the intention of General Wilkinson to continue you in this service. I would thank you to favor me with an account of the plan which you had projected of the...
10From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 8 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I am just arrived my Dear Eliza at this place in good health and after breakfasting shall proceed on my journey. If I could be assured that your spirits were better and the health of yourself and Children good, I should enjoy much satisfaction from the agreeableness of the ride. The Country is truly charming. I remark as I go along every thing that can be adopted for the embellishment of our...
11From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 26 January [1800] (Hamilton Papers)
I was quite disappointed and pained, My Dear Eliza, when I found, that the Post of Saturday had brought me no letter from you; especially as I was very anxious to hear of the health of my little Betsey. But I was consoled in the Evening by your affectionate letter of which Mr. Leguen was the bearer. It is absolutely necessary to me when absent to hear frequently of you and my dear Children....
12From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 5 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Tomorrow, My Dear Eliza, your Fathers slay leaves this place for New York. I drop you a line to tell you that I am well and that today the hear⟨ing⟩ of LeGuen’s cause began. I fear prepossessions are strongly against ⟨us⟩. But we must try to overco⟨me⟩ them. At any rate we shall soon get to the end of our journey; and if I should lose my cause I must console myself with finding my friends....
13From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [10 February 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
The lapse of two days more, my beloved Eliza, has happily diminished the term of my absence from you. It is the most pleasing reflection I can now make. My heart looks forward with delicious anticipation to the period of our reunion. Capt. Church arrived last night. This gives great pleasure to the ladies who wanted a beau . They persist in saying that they will leave this place with me on...
14From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 22 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Plainfield, New Jersey, May 22, 1800. On May 24, 1800, Hamilton wrote to Elizabeth Hamilton: “I wrote to you the day before yesterday.” Letter not found. ]
15From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 24 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I wrote to you the day before yesterday, my dear Eliza, by Lieutenant Smith. Capt Church informs me he is going to send his servant. I embrace the opportunity of repeating my request for a pair of white Casimer breeches—if not already forwarded by Lt Smith. My health continues good and I am under a necessity of playing the game of good spirits—but separated from those I love, it is a most...
16From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 21 June 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I am here, my beloved, & tomorrow shall leave it for Boston where I hope to arrive on Monday Evening. The next morning I intend to proceed for Providence & New Port where I shall take passage by water for New York. If I am fortunate in the passage I may hope to embrace you in Eight days from this time. Most tenderly yrs. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For H’s itinerary on his trip...
17From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 30 January [1800] (Hamilton Papers)
You will easily imagine, My Dear Eliza, how much I have been relieved by the Post of today. My darling infant is then recovered. Happy news and very contrary to my apprehensions! Let us unite in thanks to that kind being who has thus far protected our little family and ourselves and let us endeavour as far as in us lies to merit a continuance of his favour. You do not mention the receipt of...
18From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Hamilton, 4 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, January 4, 1800. “I have received your letter of the fourth of December, with the Treatise which it enclosed.…” Df , in the handwriting of H and Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
19From Alexander Hamilton to Robert W. Hamilton, 17 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, December 17, 1799. On February 26, 1800, Robert W. Hamilton wrote to Hamilton : “I had the pleasure of receiving your letter dated the 17th. Decmr.” Letter not found. ]
20From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 4 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, December 4, 1799. “In your letter of the fifth of October you speak in strong terms of the ignorance of particular officers of the old regiments. It is desirable that you should point out the individuals who are incapable of writing or reading. The communication will be received in confidence as it respects the individuals.” Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers,...
21From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 5 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed is a letter of this date to Genl. Wilkinson, which being open for your perusal will also serve as a guide in the execution of the orders you have heretofore received from that General, and will furnish you with the information you desire on several points. You will particularly observe that there are some alterations in the arrangement of the Regimental Staff. As to the concluding...
22From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 7 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
In consequence of a communication, from General Wilkinson, it is fixed that the assembling of the reserved Corps on the lower parts of the Ohio shall be deferred until Autumn. You will make your arrangements accordingly. The troops arriving at Pittsburgh from this quarter are to be retained there, in order to be instructed and fitted for active service till further order. With gr Df , in the...
23From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 9 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your different letters of the 19th and 27th of September, of the 5th. 11th and 18th of October, and of the first of November have been duly received. I am much obliged to you for the particular information which they contain concerning the several posts that you have visited, and for the attention which you have given in correcting the different defects that occurred to your observation. You...
24From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 27 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
It is very important in Tactics to ascertain the proper length and speed of the step. For this purpose I am causing experiments to be made in various quarters —and have drawn up the enclosed paper to serve as a guide in making them. I request that you will have experiments made in all the varieties indicated, and report the result. Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers,...
25From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 12 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I wrote to you some time since requesting a supply of Marquieus and Tents for myself and the Adjutant General with our suites. It is my intention to set out for the camp at Scotch Plains on Monday next, and I could wish that the tents & Marquieues might be there or at Elizabeth Town by that time. They will be addressed, in either case, to the D Q M General. Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y....
26From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 26 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
As I expect to be a good deal with the troops this spring it is necessary that I should be supplied with the following articles for myself and Suite. 1 large dining Markee, 1 small Lodging Markee, 2 Horsemen’s Tents, and 2 Common Tents. The Adjutant General who will accompany me will likewise have occasion for one large Markee for business, the small lodging Markee, two Horsemen’s tents and...
27From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 27 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
The time is near at hand when the troops composing the additional regiments may move from their present stations for the purpose of being encamped. You will therefore take care that they be provided with all articles which they may want for the purpose. Knowing the supplies that have been forwarded from time to time you will be able to ascertain what articles are necessary to make up the...
28From Alexander Hamilton to Josiah Ogden Hoffman, [6 November 1799] (Hamilton Papers)
“ Greenleafs new Dayly Advertiser ” of this morning contains a publication intitled “Extract of a letter from Philadelphia dated September 20th,” which charges me with being at the “bottom” of an “effort recently made to suppress the Aurora ” (a news paper of that City) by pecuniary means. It is well known that I have long been the object of the most malignant calumnies of the faction opposed...
29From Alexander Hamilton to George Ingersoll, 17 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been informed that there are at West Point some copies belonging to the public of the French work entitled Manuel D’ Artillerie . Reserving one of these for the use of the post you will send the rest to me. Your company will be ordered to march, in the course of two or three weeks, towards Harper’s ferry. In the mean time you will make the necessary preparations. You will inform me how...
30From Alexander Hamilton to George Izard, 18 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The great regard which I have for your Father conspiring with the favorable impressions which I have received of your character induce me to offer you the place of Aide de Camp in my family. If agreeable to you to accept, you will immediately join me at this place, having first obtained the permission of your immediate commanding officer. I mentioned the matter to General Pinckney while here...