Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 25. 1799

          Agreeably to the authority Contained in your letter of the third inst. I have concluded upon a station at Green Brook for the Winter Quarters of the 11th. 12th and 13th regiments, and shall immediately instruct Col Ogden to finish the purchase of the fee simple at the price last mentioned, (50 dollars pr. acre) disembarrassed  if possible of the right of preemption which is Claimed by the owners. The quantity is estimated at ninety acres. The site, as you will see in one of the letters here with sent to Col Ogden is on Green brook a stream emptying into the Raritan 66 miles from Philadelphia, 30 from N York, 15 from Elizabeth Town, 12 from Amboy, 9 from New Brunswick, five from Bound brook. There is wood on the Premises sufficient for hutting the three regiments, and more than sufficient for fuel for their use during the Winter. An ample supply of fuel for their use may be had in the vicinity. The spot itself and the surrounding country are healthy, and the latter plentiful and agreeable. The access for every species of supply easy. The position for a summer encampment will be in every respect particularly eligible.
          Oeconomy is certainly promoted by preferring it to Carlisle, as the enclosed rough estimate will shew, and I beleive all the details considered is equally consulted by selecting it among all the stations in New Jersey—
          If we can do as well elsewhere I think we shall be fortunate
          The enclosed letters will give you more particular information. Being originals you will oblige me by causing them to be returned.
          With great respect

                From Col Ogden
                Sepr. 24th—99

                From do
                Augt. 30—99

            From Wm Colefax Esr. enclosing an estimate of the expence for cantonments for three regiments Sepr. 18. 99

                From Col Ogden
                Sepr. 8th 99

                From do—
                Augt 31st. 99

                From do—
                Sepr. 20th—99

          Secretary of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 25th.—1799

          I have the honor to send you a summary of the recruits for the Additional regiments as they appear on returns which were received at the Adjutant General’s Office. On the back is an estimate from better information of the probable numbers to the end of the month—
          With great respect


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John McClallen, 25 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McClallen, John

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 25. 99

          Mr. Hosack has signified to me his acceptance of the Commission which the President had bestowed on him—
          With great respect


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Nehemiah Freeman, 25 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Freeman, Nehemiah

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 25th. 1799

          My preceding communications have been misconstrued if they have been considered as implying any censure on the commanding officer of the garrison. I had no other view than that of drawing a particular attention to the State of the sick—
          With considn I am Sir


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 25 September 1799
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Elizabeth Town Sepr. 25th. 1799

          It was not untill, after I had written and sent my letter of yesterday, that I received yours of the 23d. instant, which during my absence had been brought from the post Office, and by some accident, mislaid untill this day, when I opened it.
          I propose to set out tomorrow, in order to effect, if possible, the relinquishment of the right of pre-emption, which, I consider, as somewhat doubtful, as the owners appear unwilling, that this patrimonial estate should pass into the hands of Individuals, (who, besides, might be troublesome neighbours,) altho they do not object so much, to its being held by the public.
          I have the honor to be with the utmost respect your mo. Ob sert

            Aaron Ogden

          Major Genl. Alexr. Hamilton.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 26 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New-York Sept. 26th. 1799

          I cannot consent at present to the alteration which you propose in the military Cloathing. As a Supply has been for the most part provided for the present year, and it would create a disagreeable Variety of Colours in the dress of the Soldiers.
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr. obedt. Servt.

            A. Hamilton

          Colonel Stevens


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 26 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hamtramck, John F.

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 26th. 1799

          I have received your several letters of the thirteenth of September, and of the first and the seventeenth of July.
          The circumstance which you mention in the situation of your regiment has been the subject of a special communication to the Secretary of War. The United States will not fail, I trust, to do full justice to your regiment, and to reimburse any expence to which you may have been —— incurred from public Considerations. I am pleased with the visit which you have paid to the different garrisons, and hope to be favored with a particular report of any observations which that may have been made by Major Hunt or yourself—
          I shall be glad to be informed of the provisions that have been issued to the Indians; but it will be well to state them in a separate Account instead of inserting them in the monthly abstract of the garrison.
          The Proceedings of the Court Martial which you enclosed to me have been transmitted to the Secretary of War.
          With great consideration I am, Sir & &c

            I will send you a copy. You will receive herewith a copy of the Laws and regulations respecting the army that were enacted during the last session of Congress.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 26 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bentley, William C.

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 26th. 1799

          Your letter of the sixteenth of this month has been delivered to me. I place full confidence in the industry and zeal of your recruiting officers, and have no doubt they that they will finally surmount all the obstacles which may be opposed to their progress. If your conjecture with respect to the present strength of the regiment be well founded I do not think there is ground to complain of the want of success in the recruiting service. The approaching season as you observe will be more favorable—and will put enable you, I trust, to frustrate the plans, and to mortify the expectations of the enemies of government.
          I have written to the proper authorities on the subject of money and Clothing; and have been given to understand that a quantity has been forwarded sufficient with what you have already received to make up the compliment of three fourths of the regiments. I trust therefore your wants will soon be relieved.
          You are It gives me pleasure to find that some hesitation has been excited in the mind of Judge Neilson, and I trust all the magistrates will perceive the impropriety of interfering in a business so intimately connected with the interest and prosperity of the United States. It would be premature in me to give an opinion at present on the subject of an appeal to the Foederal Court from the decision of — Supreme Court of Virginia; as the whole matter is in a regular course of legal investigation.
          I have no doubt however that the thing can be brought in one way or another before the Foederal Court; and if circumstance should render it necessary measures must and will be taken for the purpose.
          With great consider—I am, Sir &c
          Col. Bentley


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 26 September 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department, Trenton, 26. September 1799—

          I have received this morning the following letters, viz one of the 24th. instant, inclosing proceedings of a General Court Martial, one of the 24th. instant, respecting Winter Quarters on the Potomack—one of the 25th. instant, informing that you had fixed upon Greenbrook for the Winter Quarters of the 11th. 12th. and 13th. regiments, and one of the 25th. instant, stating that Call is the name of the person presented by Colonel Bentley for an appointment.
          I agree with you that it is desirable, from the lateness of the Season, to prosecute to a conclusion and without interruption, measures for the Winter Quarters of the Seventh, eighth, and Ninth regiments. I had in view in proposing that these should be preliminary only, to have turned over the information and opinions acquired to General Pinckney for his final decision and orders, thinking it would occasion no material delay, upon the supposition he would be at Newport. Upon reflexion however I prefer the course adopted.
          In General Pinckneys absence from his territorial district and abstraction from its general superintendence, the present business, in particular, seems to belong very properly to you.
          Inclosed are the original letters which you requested to have returned.
          The President has transmitted to me the enclosed letter, from Daniel Marrow with a request that I should consider and if possible gratify the parents by accepting a substitute. I pray you to give the necessary orders to have the exchange made, so that the desire of the President be complied with and the public sustain no loss.
          I have the honor to be with great respect Your obedient Servant

            James McHenry

          Major General A Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Hunewell, 26 September 1799
From: Hunewell, Richard
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Castine Septr 26th. 1799.

          Your several letters of 6th. & 7th. inst: I have to acknowledge—I presume the imprudence mentioned in your Circular of the 7th. will not prevail in my Regiment—but that all complaints and applications, will pass through their regular and proper channels.
          My detention at this place to settle my domestick affairs, and to arrange my other  Business in order to enable me to pay that attention to the Regiment, which my duty  and inclination requires, has prevented me heretofore from immediately acknowledging several of your Letters—this week I embark with my family and about 25 of Capt: Blakes Recruits for my Regimental Rendezvous at Portland—immediately on my arrival I will forward for your approbation the Rank of the  Company Officers, as arranged by my two Majors and myself; together with a list of the several articles received for the use of the 15th. Regiment with my observations.
          I am with great respect Sir, your obedient Servant

            Richard Hunewell

          Honble. Alexander Hamilton Esqr Major General & Inspector General of the United States Army New York.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Bradley, 27 September 1799
From: Bradley, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Winchester Virginia 27th. September 1799

          Yours of the 13th. Instant has been received and agreeable to advice therein contained, I have Ordered Captain Brock to march his recruits to the Staunton rendezvous, where I expect to return in two or three days. If the Troops of the 4th. Regiment are likely to remain at Staunton for the Winter it is time some arrangments were making for their Winter Quarters, of this I should be glad to be advised as soon as possable. The Troops are now encamp’d about Two miles from Staunton, & there are Hutts enough to contain about one Company. If there is none marches from there this fall, there will be about two hundred To winter there—
          Sir I am with great respect your Obedient Humble Servant

            Daniel Bradley Majr.
            4th. U.S. Regiment

          The Honbl. Alexander Hamilton Majr. & Inspector Genl. To the U.S. Army


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 27 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 27th. 1799

          I have just received your letter of yesterday, and would thank you to complete the contract as soon as possible. Let the conveyance be to the United States of America. As soon as you shall inform me of the completion of the Contract I will give directions to the Pay Master General to furnish you with the necessary funds.
          With great consideratn. I am, Sir yr. obt set

            A Hamilton

          Col. Ogden—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 27 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir,
            New York Sept. 27th. 1799

          I have received your letter of the 10th. inst & feel myself much am obliged by your attention to your my request. I — I would just remark of on the return, which was inclosed, of Cloathing &c furnished, that the 10th. Regiment seems to have been supplied with nearly its full complement while some others whose progress in recruiting is equal or nearly so, seem in some instances articles quite deficient in others materially so. I mention this well knowing that you will agree with me, on reflection, that the greatest impartiality should be observed and that if those Articles a proportionate distribution should be made of the Articles; And I will — remember supplies should be carefuly attended to. I trusting notice this particular because I remember that during our revolution War it was a Source of Complaint that the troops Stationed raised in those states near the Seat of Government, obtained by their Importunity a much better supply than those at a Distance: A Complaint at this time particularly necessary to obviate for which I am very desirous that no colour should be hereafter given.
          Your letter of the 23d. is likewise come to hand—As we had Standards last War I did not supposed any difficulty would arise about the fashion of them. However as the thing is in agitation the device had been established I request you to press the Secy. of war on the Subject as it becomes necessary that they be provided with them in Order to assist them in their Exercise
          With great consideration &c

            — Hodgdon Esqr


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Taylor, 27 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Taylor, Timothy

            Sir,
            N. York Sept. 27th. 1799

          I have to acknowledge the rect. of your letter of the 22d. Inst. with the inclosed monthly recruiting return &c.
          The recommendation of Mr. Brown in the room of Capt. Chew was forwarded and I will make inquiry respecting the result, concerng. what has been done in the matter But I request you to consider whether at this late Stage of the business the appointment of Mr. Brown to succeed Capt. Chew (which I take to be your meaning) would not be likely to give disgust to the Officers, and whether it would not be proper that the Captaincy be filled by the Senior Lieutenant and to inform of me of your opinion.
          If by the State It would seem that by your I conceive infer from your letters that no money has been received from by your Soldiers on Account of pay; and yet it appears from the Statement, at foot, extracted from a return of the Paymaster General that money has been forwarded to the Paymaster of your Regt for that object; you will please to request require from the Paymaster him a Summary of the application of the monies expended by him and the objects of expenditure the remitted received by him, & transmit it to me. I am assured that two months pay will be immediately forwarded for your regiment—
          With great consideration &
          Col: Taylor


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Littlefield, 27 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Littlefield, William

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 27. 1799

          I wrote to you on the second of this month respecting the disputes that had arisen between yourself and Major Tousarde—You have not acknowledged the receipt of my letter—It is desirable proper that I should know whether it came to hand—
          With considn I am S—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, 27 September 1799
From: Graves, Rufus
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Hanover 27th. Septr. 1799—

          Unless the Pay Master of the 16th. Regiment has  been sup furnished with a second supply of Bounty Money I believe it will be wanted soon—I have distributed nearly all that was sent on in the first instance and am informed by some of the Captains that they shall soon be out—If I may be indulged I would inquire whether it is expected that the recruits now raising for the 16th. Regt. will be convened at  the Regimental Rendezvous for  Winter quarters. If it be so or not  it is not time that preperation  were makeing for the Building of Warm Barracks. This is a cold Country and the cold   season begins soon earley—
          I received by this days Mail you confidential Letter of the nineteenth Intant and will give information relative to the subject & matter   thereof according to the best information I have or may gain—
          I have the honour to be with very great respect Sir Your Obedient Sert.

            R Graves Lt Col. Comt. 16 US Regt

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 27 September 1799
From: Morris, Staats
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Baltimore 27 September 1799

          I have the honor to inform you that Lieut. Dyson returned from Frederick Town last night, having delivered the French prisoners (fifty in number) to Genl. Baily, as will appear by the enclosed receipt. By his report Lieut Newnan’s command is thought necessary as a guard over them.
          There have been several new cases of the fever at the fort since the date of my last letter; but from the report of the Surgeon and from the change in the weather, I am led to hope none will prove fatal. In my last letter I had the painful task of communicating to you the death of my young Kinsman, Lieut Lawrence Your letter received since containing orders for him (which I took the liberty of opening) has therefore been destroyed.
          With great Respect I have the honor to be Sir Your Obedt Servt.

            Staats Morris
            Capt.

          Majr Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 27 September 1799
From: Bentley, William C.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Richmond 27th Sepr. 1799

          I have this moment received your letter of the 13th Instant. The last paragraph of which, stating the communication from the Secy of War on the Subject of the Hatts which I had fitted under your authority for my Regiment, and the decision thereupon, is not only unexpected, but distressing; little did I expect that in doing this business, which was intirely out of my line, and of course could only have been actuated in it, from a desire to promote the cause in which I had engaged, that I should lay myself liable to the Complaints of the Soldiers for having appropriated part of their inconsiderable pay without their consent; for such is the case, if the binding of the Hatts is taken from their pay. Your letter authorizing the fitting the Hatts, tis true, did not express binding; but it was thought essential by Major Baytop who I instructed to contract for it, and I gave my Sanction to it when it was done; I thought it would preserve the Hatts in shape, and I was encouraged in the Idea from information I received that the Hatts of Colo. Parkers regimt. was bound; I do not know that this information was correct. As soon as I had determined on the manner of fitting the Hatts, I announced it to you in my letter of the ——— June; Your letter in answer thereto, contained no exception to the binding, and directed that payment would be had of Tench Francis, Purveyor of Supplies in Philadelphia, In Consequence thereof, I have drawn on Mr Francis for payment, to the fitter of the Hatts; to the Maker of the Cockades; & to the maker of the Eagles. Since I have exceeded my instructions, in a business not within my line, the consequence I suppose will be, that so much of the draught in favor of the fitter of the Hatts, as embrace the binding, will be protested; I do hope that this mode will not be adopted; and if another mode shall be determined on that of stoping the amount at the Pay Office, I do most fervently hope that it be not deducted from the pay of the Soldiers, but that it may be taken from my own pay whenever it shall amount to the Sum. My pay was no object with me when I embarked in the course, for four times the amount of it would reimburse me for the expense I have already been at to advance the recruiting business; Hired Music have uniformed by me, rather than see them without it before the recruits. Extraordinary bounties have been given by me to engage good Musicians; And while my private resources will enable me to Continue in this Service, I shall not abandon it for the loss of my public emoluments.
          Untill a list of the particular Articles, to which each Regimt. is entitled, was furnished by Colo. Stevens, which bye the bye, was only received by the last post; I had acted under other instructions to procure stationary where it was furnished; I have proceeded to procure it without regard to limits, but not without regard to Œconomy; I had supposed, that independent of an orderly Book for each company, there should be a Company book for keeping the accounts of each Soldier, and did direct the Qr Mastr. to procure them; this Book not being allowed in the list of Articles, must be another charge against me,
          I am with great respect Your Mo: Obt.

            W. Bentley

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 28 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Private
            Dr Sir,
            New York Sepr 28. 1799

          I thank you for your information on the subject of Deputy Pay Master General.
          A public letter of yesterday authorises you to conclude the purchase of the ground on Green brook. Can Slabs and Boards for roofs buncks &c be procured any where in Jersey not far distant? At what prices? What are your ideas of the most convenient dimensions for hutts? I wish messes to consist of twelve men. In some of the European armies that has been found conducive to the comfort of the men; the concentration facilitating convenient arrangements as to diet and diminishing the chances of waste, which are in proportion to the number of  subdivisions. In a late publication of Count Rumford there are some good ideas on this point.
          If that scale should be adopted it would be convenient that each soldiers hut should be accommodated to twelve men? What are the objections?
          Confer with Dayton
          Yrs. truly

            A H

           Colonel Ogden


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Alexander Richards, 28 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Richards, Alexander

            Sir,
            N. York Sept. 28th. 1799

          I request you to furnish me, toward my allowance of fuel, full, fifteen Cords of wood, the allowance to a Major General from the 1st. of October to the 1st. of April
          I should be glad to have it all at once if convenient; if not, you will furnish it as you shall find so—
          With great consideration &c


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 28 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 28th. 99

          I have received your letters of the twenty fifth of this month—As it is matter of necessity to resort to the conveyance of the Mail you ought certainly to be secured from loss in case of accident or of robbery or of accident, and you may be assured that no effort will be wanting on my part to shield you from injury in such an event—It will be well howev for you however, to endeavour to settle the matter with the War And Treasury departments, and to obtain their sanction to the mode of transportation. This will be the most effectual way of exonerating yourself from responsibility, & it seems there are two expedients which may be often employed, and which will diminish the risk, that you are obliged to incur in the conveyance of money.
          The first is that of sending the money to some character who may be more important known than the Pay Master of the a regiment, as an agent of the War department, when such character resides at the same place with the Pay Master or within a day’s Journey of such that place—It will be better that the Pay Master should go that distance to receive the money than that it should be transmitted to him in the first instance especially if the remittance is a large one. Another expedient  is that of sending Post Bills Notes to the Person to for whom the money is destined filled up in his name. These can not be negotiated without in an indorsement of the name of by the person on the back and there could be no pretence after that, of the money not having been received.
           I merely suggest these as expedients which you can employ if you should think proper.
          The arrangement with respect to payment in yor. supplementary letter of the twenty fifth meets my approbn—
          With great cons I am


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 28 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Jackson, Daniel

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 28th. 99

          There is a soldier in Captain Stoddard’s company of Artillerists whose discharge is sollicited by his father on the condition of procuring a substitute. The Secretary of war instructs me to have the person discharged, and you will take measures accordingly. Be careful that an eligible substitute is produced, & that the US be completely indemnified for any expence to which they may have been put on his account account of the soldier. He can not receive any arrears of pay for the time he has that may be due for his service hitherto, as that — service is to be consid. merely in the light of preparation for future service which will never be rendered in consequence of his discharge.
          With great considtn. I am, Sir
          Major Jackson—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 2[8] September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New-York Sept. 26th. 28 1799

          I have this moment received your letter and the plan & estimate of huts, accompanying—and request the favor of an Interview on the Subject on Monday morning.
          In answer to yours of the 23d. inst.—the Cloathing mentioned is for a recruiting party of the 2nd. Regiment; whose operations are to be carried on in the State of Vermont.
          With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. servt.

            A Hamilton

          E. Stevens Esqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Eddins, 28 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Eddins, Samuel

            Sir,
            N York Sepr. 28th. 1799

          I presume you have recd. before this, the letter of Major Hoops, and are on your march to the Delaware—Least however something should have detained you at Richmond I write to direct that you bring on with you the person of whom mention is made in your letter
          With consideration I am, Sr


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 28 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir
            New York Sepr. 28th. 1799

          I send you for your information an extract from Col. Bentley’s letter of the nineteenth of this month—
          “The Pay Master General informs Me of the receipt of a Hhd containing two hundred coats without either letter or invoice. It must have been a Considerable length of time in it’s Passage, as it appears to have touched at Baltimore and at Petersburg”—
          With great consn I am


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 28 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Parker, Thomas

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 28th. 1799

          I have received your letters of the eighteenth and nineteenth of this month with their enclosures.
          The advance of money by for your off by Mr. Smith Collector of the Revenue I can not authorize, and the necessity of the thing is superceded by an assurance from the Pay Master General that two months pay is on the point of being forwarded to the several regiments. I should have been glad had your returns been more particular with respect to the quality of the articles that have been furnished for to your regiment. If you have any additional remarks to make on this subject I shall be pleased would thank you to receive communicate them. The circumstance which you mention to want of a division is certainly a defect in the knapsacks, and I have written on the subject to the superintendant of military stores.
          With great considn I am, Sir
          Col. Parker


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 28 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bentley, William C.

            Sir
            New York Sepr. 28th. 99

          I have received your letter of the nineteenth of this month.
          You are informed that Some place in the vicinity of Augusta above the but above the falls of the Savannah is contemplated for the winter quarters of the fifth, sixth and seventh regiments. It is possible however that this arrangement may not be made executed. You will therefore draw your men to their Battallion Stations where, you say, houses can be procured for them without inconvenience to the inhabitants. In this Situation they will Continue untill further orders.
          On the subject of relative rank I wait for your answer to the suggestion of the Secretary of War which was has been lately lately, transmitted to you.
          I can not promise that rations will be allowed to the slaves of Officers employed as Servants. There is no provision for such a case in the system—It is impossible for me to tell what extra allowance may be made on the occassion by the Secretary of War. The act of Congress of which you speak is not applicable to the additional regiments during their progress in recruiting. Mulattoes can not be enlisted as Batmen—
          You omitted to endorse your name on your last letter—I would thank you to do attend to this as an arrangement of the Post office renders it important.
          With great considn I am Sir
          Col. Bentley—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Leverett, 28 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Leverett, William

            Sir
            New York Sepr. 28th. 1799

           I have received your letter of the twenty first of this month.
          The arrangement of relative rank was formed on the best information that could be collected at the time, and it is out of my power to change its provisions. You will have therefore to reconcile your self to the station in which you have — been placed, and trust to the regular course of military promotion—
          With consideration I am, Sir

            When any proper occasion appears I shall not be unmindful of the contents of your letter—

          Lieutenant Leverett


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 28 September 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            War Department 28 Septr 1799

          Inclosed is a Copy of a letter from the Accountant of the War Department, containing his information relative to the Claims upon due bills held by the first Regiment—
          I am with great respect Sir your obt Servt

            James McHenry

          Major Genl Alexander Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 28 September 1799
From: Miller, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Trenton Septr 28. 1799.

          I have the honor of your favs. of the 13th. & 21st. also a copy of yours of the 12th to the Quarter Mr General—I have communicated the contents to the Secy at War who this morning informs me that upon application to the Secy of the Navy respecting an armed Vessell to take the Cannon &ca to New Orleans for the Posts on the Mississipi that at present there is none in Port belonging to the U States small enough to cross the Bar going into New Orleans but that he expects one soon & will give me notice thereof—In the mean time the Clothing for those Posts are preparing & when ready will be forwarded in time for any vessell that may be ready to take them on—Please inform me whether the Posts you intimate in your Letter as being proper to go by this rout are not Fort Adams, Fort Sergeant, Fort McHenry Fort Pickering, & Fort Stoddart if there are any others they shall be attended to—
          The clothing &ca for the 2 companies of the first Regt meant to be raised in at Wilmington Delaware are also preparing & not one moments time shall be lost in sending them on to Messr Ramsey & Broom of that place to be delivered to Lt. Blake to whom I shall also write—I am Sir with great respect Your Most Ob Sert

            Jas Miller
             Agent to the Qr Mr Gen

          Major Genl Hamilton—N York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Lloyd Moore, 28 September 1799
From: Moore, Thomas Lloyd
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Camp Bristol Septr. 28th 1799

          I have had the honor of receiving your letters of the 19th. 20th. & 26th. Instant they shall be replied to in order. With  respect to the two Cadets I request a short time to make up my mind as to the proper characters to be selected. As to the Offices of   Inspector & Quarter Mr. I do not know of an Officer of my Regt. who can with propriety  be recommended for either of those stations as they seem to require (particularly the Inspectorship) a   knowledge of tacticts combined with military experience, and altho’ I have several promising young men there are none with me   exactly of that description and of those who are absent on the recruiting service I have very little   knowledge. But if on further trial any  Officers should be found with the proper requisites they shall  be pointed out to You. I now have to take notice of yours of the 26th. wherein You require some further information respecting the Affair of Cap. Johnston & Lt.  Sharp. It was mentioned in the news papers that this Duel was occasioned by a political dispute,  but this dispute did not originate between the Combatants. Upon Enquiry I find that  four of the Officers viz. Cap. Johnston  Lt. Sharp Lt. Irwin & Lt. Bard were passing the Evg. of the 11th. Instant in Lt. Sharps tent, that they drank to a state of Intoxication that at length a political dispute   arose between Cap. Johnston & Lt. Irwin which came to high words that Lt. Sharp interfered on the side of Lt. Irwin which drew on him the   resentment of Cap. Johnston most abusive language passed between Cap. Johnston & Lt. Sharp and a challenge ensued, the event You know. It was my  intention to arrest the three Survivors who were engaged in this scene, but as the exposure of the affair would  not do honor to the Regt. and as I have reason to expect better  behavour in future I have so far passed it over but not without severe reproof, nor without assembling the Officers of the  Regt. making such remarks & giving such advice as the occasion   prompted. Lt. Sharp was paymaster to the Regt. in consequence of his death I have agreeably to forms  pr— appointed Lt. Franklin to fill the vacancy I will thank You to confirm sd. appointment. I now have to request of You leave of absence for a few days in the beginning of the next month   in order that I may attend to some business in the vicinity of Phila. which is of great importance to me & if neglected will be  attended with heavy loss. I shall leave the Regt. under the command of  a careful Officer. Your answer on the latter subject I’ll thank You for as soon as convenient.
          I am Sir with great respect your obedt. servt.

            Thomas. L. Moore
            Lt. Col. commdg. 10 Reg.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 28 September 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir,
            Camp 12th. Regt. Septr. 28th. 1799.

          Permit me to introduce to you Mr. Abraham Fowler, he has always expressed an earnest desire to join this Regt. I formerly addressed you in his favour for a Company—I now solicit for him the oldest second Lieutenancy vacant in the Regt. and permit me to say, I am very anxious that he may have the appointment, fully confident,  he will do honor to the station. I have never before expressed myself thus in favour of any applicant—But I must say in this case, if I can be indulged, it will be conferring a favour on Sir Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith 12th. Regt


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 28 September 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir,
            Camp 12th. Regt. Septr. 28th. 1799.

          I have the honor to inform you that on the 26th. Capt. Bennet sent to the Regimental Rendezvous 1 Sergeant & six Privates & yeasterday Capt. Kirkland arrived with 36. recruits in good order—Enclosed are 18. attestations received last evening from Capt. Fondey—
          I have the honor to inform you that I have reconnoitred the Country, agreable to your wish, and cannot find any more eligiable Camp, than the one we occupy, the Inhabitants will not dispose of their wood in Gross, standing—there are several positions on the sound, which might be taken, where wood could be supplyed from long-Island at a cheap rate, provided a sloop was hired for the purpose—or if a possition should be found on Long-Island, eligiable, there is wood in abundance, & in the interior, of very little Value to the proprietors—lands have sold there within a very few Years, heavily wooded for six pence the acre—& permit me to observe that wherever our station for the Winter is to be, the agent of the War-Office, should loose no time, in making the necessary deposits, of fuel, before the season advances too far, when it will become impossible to make the deposits, by a water communication, & of course the expence to the public vastly encreased—
          I have the Honor to be, with great respect, Sir, Your most Obedt Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith 12th. Regt


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 29 September 1799
From: Read, James (d. 1803)
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Raleigh North Carolina September 29th. 1799

          As some difficulty has arrisen in procuring a proper place for an Encampment in the neighbourhood of this Town on account of objections  made by some of the Inhabitants to the cutting of Wood, notwithstanding they were told that they would be paid for their Wood; I have to  request the favour of you to authorize me to make Averysborough the Regimental  Rendezvous if I should find it necessary; Averysborough is about thirty Miles from this, a South Course, on the head of the Navigation of Cape fear River, on the  Main Post Road and about twenty five Miles above Fayetteville. Brigadier General Washington (who left this  yesterday) has authorized me to inform you that Averysborough   will answer all purposes for the Rendezvous of the Regiment as well as this place
          Would it not be proper that an Act to authorize the Encampment and to facilitate the Movements of the Troops of the United States should be passed
          I have the Honour to be With Great Respect Your Obedient Servant

            James Read


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Starling Archer, 29 September 1799
From: Archer, Starling
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir
            York Town, September 29th. 1799

          It is with pleasure I (in my Father’s Absence) acknowledge the reciept of your kind Epistle for which I return my unfeigned thanks, I have been informed by a Gentleman who hath lately returned from Philadelphia that I stand second Candidate upon the list for Surgeon’s Mate, I hope it will not be long before the Appointments take place as I am extreemly anxious to enter into the Service, Any Assistance you may have in your Power to render me towards expediting my Appointment will be thankfully acknowledged by Your most obliged Servant

            Starling Archer


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 30 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 30th. 1799

          I could wish am anxious that the forms of muster and pay rolls with the requisite instructions, should be forwarded to the several regiments as speedily as possible, in order that there may be no obstacle hereafter to the regular pay of the troops arising from the want of those rolls—
          With great considn I am, Sir


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Eddins, 30 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Eddins, Samuel

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 30th. 1799

          I have received your letter of the twenty third of this month. Orders have been already transmitted to you to march to Bristol on the Delaware, which I am glad to observe will comport with your own wishes.
          Cadets will be commanded by the Commissioned officers, but will have authority over the non commissioned.
          With respect to their command over one another that will depend upon circumstances to be hereafter considered—
          With consideration I am, Sir


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 30 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 30. 1799

          I have received your letters of the twenty eighth instant with their enclosures—
          The winter quarters of the eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth regiments will be on Green brook in the vicinity of the Scotch Plains. Preparatory measures are now taking for the purpose.
          I shall be particularly attentive to the wish which you express in the case of Mr. Fowler.
          With great considerat I am, Sir


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Jacob Kingsbury, 30 September 1799
From: Kingsbury, Jacob
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Norwich, Connecticut, 30th September, 1799—

          With the greatest pleasure I do myself the honor of congratulating you on your appointment to the command of the United States Army, with much satisfaction I anticipate the pleasure of Acting under the command of one who has gained so much reputation both in the Cabinet and field—
          I have now Sir, to inform you that on the 29th of last April I left Camp at Loftus’s Heights by permission from Brigadier General Wilkinson, and after traveling nearly two thousand Miles by Land arrived at this place on the 11th of August, my permission and order is enclosed, and agreable to them I have now to wait your Orders, and that Sir, not without hopes of obtaining permission for leave of absence for twelve or fourteen Months from this date, I hope there is no impropriety in my asking the favor, I have been constantly in the Western Army for fourteen Years, excepting a pass for Six Months in the Year 1790, with that exception, I have not been absent from military duty one hour, during the last nine years—
          I have the honor to remain, With due respects, Sir, your most Obdt Servt.—

            Jacob Kingsbury Major
            2nd US Regiment Infantry

          Major General Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 30 September 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department 30. September 1799.

          I have the honor to enclose you Copies of two Contracts entered into with Elias B Dayton for the supply of the Troops in the State of New Jersey—one of them for the remainder of the present year and the other for the year One thousand eight hundred—
          I am Sir with great respect Your obedient servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Alexr. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 30 September 1799
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Elizabeth Town Sepr. 30th. 1799

          I have heretofore, recommended Mr. Joseph Wright, alone, for the appointment of a Cadet, in the eleventh regiment, not having had sufficient information of character, in respect to some others who have applyed themselves to me, as to be able to make recommendations in their favor, as soon as I shall be enabled, I shall make the selection of another, and communicate with you accordingly. In the mean time, I very much wish that the appointment of Mr. Wright may take place, and that from the date, I mentioned to you, in the letter which I wrote in his favor.
          I have the honor to be with the greatest respect your mo. ob. servt

            Aaron Ogden

          Major General Alexander Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Eli B. Clemson, 1 October 1799
From: Clemson, Eli B.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir
            Wilmington Octr 1st 1799—

          I this day have  arivd Agreeable to your orders I take the oportunity of Reporting myself I With pleasure Acknowledge the Receipts of your Letters
          Your Honor will permit me to be your vary  Obd Hl Servt

            Eli B Clemson
            2nd Liut. 1st US Regt Inft.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Alexander Thompson, 1 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Thompson, Alexander

            Sir
            New York Octr. 1st. 99

          I have received your letter of the fifteenth of September, and am happy to hear of the safe arrival of your family at Albany.
          With respect to the boat of which you speak I do not think myself authorized to give an order on Mr. Glen as the thing has relation to private Accommodation, and not to the public service As Major Rivardi has not written to me respecting a boat for the garrison I could not interpose with any other view than that of accommodation to your family—This I can not feel myself authorized to do whatever may be my private wishes in the case—
          With considn &—
          Capt Thompson—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 1 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            New York October 1st. 1799

          I send you the following Postscript to a letter which I have received from Major Jackson—
          “I have heretofore given directions to have the companies in my battallion mustered the first day in each month, weather permitting. I am informed by Captain Lemuel Gates that the Pay Master General has Arrived at Head Quarters and has given him different directions. I wish for your influence that the information may be given to the Commanding officers.”
          You will be so good as to communicate to me the instructions which you may have given to Captain Gates—
          With great consn &c
          Caleb Swan Eqr


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 1 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            New York October 1st. 99

          Lieutenant Fergus who is stationed at Fort Johnstone in North Carolina has received marching orders—Major Hoops, in his letter of the 30th of August, writes to me as follows—“Lt Fergus is at Fort Johnstone N Carolina with twenty six men who, he says, are very much in debt, and that he has become responsible—He wishes some of his pay.” I know not whether any money is due to these men—On this subject you possess the requisite information, and I have to request that you will — forward to these men a supply of money if any be due to them. if any thing be due to them you will forward a supply as soon as possible. You will please to inform me how the matter stands—
          With considn I am Sir
          Caleb Swan Esqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 1 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Jackson, Daniel

            Sir,
            New York Octor. 1st. 99

          I have received your letters of the twelfth of September and of the thirty first of August with their enclosures.
          In answer to your enquiry with respect to medicines, and the Hospitals I have to observe that so far as rel may relate to marine supplies and arrangements you have no measures to take in the business. It will be proper for you in future, to direct the surgeons to furnish you with exact returns of the medicine and articles which may be wanting for the use of the Hospitals—These you will examine with care and if you think them reasonable shall draw on the Contractor for the Articles which they contain But will appear to the troops under your command medical supplies will be furnished by the Contractors. You will direct the Surgeons to furnish you with exact returns of the — articles wanted which you will examine with due care and give orders on the Contractors for the articles stated to be which may be deemed necessary. This being a case in which great abuse has been practiced,  particular attention will be requisite—In your statement of the repairs that will be necessary to the barracks on Castle Island you have reference I presume to the idea of stationing infantry in them.  Under  this presumption and supposing them to be sufficient  for the garrison I give you no directions on the subject.
          If the barracks at Salem can be filled for the number of men you contemplate stationing there at an expence not exceeding fifty dollars you will have the repairs made. Should it be otherwise you will report to me on the subject.
          In future you will be so good as to state to me in your estimates of repairs not merely the gross amount but a particular specification of items. The old regulations on the subject of fuel will continue to be observed. The new regulations which I transmitted on that subject in the idea  that they would be established, have not yet been adopted. The idea you state is certainly just that orders should be given to the superior rather than the Inferior officer except in cases of emergency when recurrence to the superior may be attended with injury to the service—I have written to Major Tousarde on the subject, and I trust, all future trust collision will in future be prevented.
          I am content with what you have done respecting the two soldiers mustered out, but in future you will transmit to me the proper certificates that I may give orders for discharges. I have no objection to you taking up your quarters in Newport if you think that the most convenient position.
          With consn. I am Sir
          Major Jackson


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 1 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. Octor 1. 1799

          I transmit you an extract from Major Hoop’s letter of the thirtieth of August.
          “I am informed by Lieutenant Fergus under date of 25th of June that he could not move without the assistance of some carriages to convey the utensils for cooking &c, and that he had applied to the agent of the war Dept. who told him he could not do any thing in it without the orders of the Secretary of War.”
          It is therefore desirable that orders should be given from your Department to the different Agents and Contractors that when directions are received by officers to march they may receive have from those characters the necessary assistance without delay—
          S of W—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John J. U. Rivardi, 1 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Rivardi, John J. U.

            Sir,
            New york Octr. 1st 99

          Lieutt. Vissher, in his letter of the 27th of August requests leave to visit his friends in Albany and New york—I have not thought it proper in the present state of the garrison to grant him this request; but, ————— I leave it to your discretion to give him leave permission of absence for a modest period, when ever in your opinion the situation of things will admit of it.
          with consn
          Majr Rivardi


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Nanning J. Visscher, 1 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Visscher, Nanning J.

            Sir,
            New York Octbr. 1st. 99

          I have received your letter of the twenty seventh of August, and am sorry that the state of the garrison is such at present as to prevent me from granting you the furlough you desire—
          I have however written to Major Rivardi, and empowered him to comply with your request whenever in his opinion the situation of things will admit of it
          With consn
          Lieut. Vischer


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 1 October 1799
From: Hodgdon, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir–
            Philadelphia 1st Octor 1799

          I have received your letter of the 28th ultimo, given an extract of a letter from Colonel Bentley—As a full answer I enclose my letter to General Swan to whom the Hogshead of Clothing was addressed—By this letter you will perceive all the invoices went forward—but  the General it seems did not forward a Copy of the invoice as is usual—It is proper to  observe that the Hogshead was by order of the secretary of War addressed to Colonel Carrington—neither the Colonel nor his Pay Master were known in the business
          But why is this complaint made? what injury has arisen? the Hogshead left this City the 29th August, and it had been received previous to the 19 of September the date of the  complaining letter—so it seems it was not an unreasonable time on its passage—the contents in full are acknowledged  for the Hogshead contained  only two hundred Coats—Shall only farther observe that, the Colonel could not have expected, that a Waggon would have been forwarded with  one Hogshead to any distant Post—we have no other means, oftentimes of getting on small packages but   by throwing a number on the same route together—as was the case in the present instance—but I forbear, I trust I have said enough to convince you—that the business was minutely attended to, and that is all that I shall attempt.
          With respectful consideration I am yours

            Samuel Hodgdon

          General Alexander Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 2 October 1799
From: Stevens, Ebenezer
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            October 2, 1799

          In your next letter to the Secretary of War I wish you to enquire of him whether there is a Sufficiency of woolen Overralls for the troops who are entitled to them this fall and if any are expected to be made by me—It is really necessary I should have this information soon and may prevent me from having to state to you that White Cloth is not to be had here
          with perfect Consideration I remain Yr Ob Servt.

            Ebenr Stevens.

          Maj Genl Hamilton

            October 2d. 1798


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Alexander Thompson, 2 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Thompson, Alexander

            Sir,
            New York October 2nd. 99

          Since writing to you yesterday I have perused looked over the letters of Major Rivardi, and have found that he requests a boat for the use of the garrison of Niagara—I have given directions to Mr. Glen to provide one and to deliver — it to you—
          With consideration I am, Sir
          Captain Thompson


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York October 2nd. 99

          In a letter from Col. Stevens I am informed that there is no white Cloth to be had for the purpose of woolen overalls for the of the soldiers—If there be not a sufficient supply of the article on hand it will be necessary to purchase Cloth of a different color as the season is at hand has arrived when woolen overalls are necessary to the troops—I wish to hear from you on this subject as soon as possible. Major Rivardi informs me that he has drawn on you for the expence of transporting a small body of troops from Oswego to Niagara—As the order for transportation was given by me I hope there will be no difficulty with respect to the discharge of the account. Major Rivardi likewise mentions to me that he has been at some expence in procuring loggs that were necessa wanted for some necessary certain repairs to the fort—I have to request that this will may be defrayed by the United States—
          With perfect respt

            From the frequent occurrence of items of expence in Major Rivardi, the letter of Major Rivardi I have directed him to send me a general plan designating the objets that will require expence and the sum necessary to the accomplishment of each object, in as that the they matter may be judged of him and such directions given as shall be thought advisable—

          Secretary of W—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

          Letter not found.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York October 2nd. 99

          I have a letter for Lieut Seymoore Rannix of Moorefield, and would thank you to inform me where the place is. The letter was sent to Connecticut but the Postmaster of Hartford has returned it saying that he knows of no such place in the state.
          With great respect I am, Sir
          Secretary of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 2 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Miller, James

            Sir,
            New York Octr. 2nd. 99

          The Clothing for all the places you mention except Fort Pickering must go by way of New Orleans. Those  for fort Pickering will go by way of Pittsburg
          With considn
          James Miller Eqr.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Nathan Heald, 2 October 1799
From: Heald, Nathan
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir
            Concord Massa. Octr. 2d 1799

          I have lately seen in a publick paper an advertisement from the Secretary at War wherein he has requested all Officers who are absent from command, who belong to the four first Regiments to report themselves to your honour, by letter. I had the honour to receive the appointment of an Ensign in the second Regiment of Infantry in March last, and accepted of the same by letter in due season, and have held myself in readiness to obey the orders of my superior Officers, but have not received any command from any of them. I shall reside in this place until I receive orders to repair to my respective corps.
          I am Sir with respect your most obd. humb. Servt

            Nathan Heald

          Major Genl. Hamilton Esqr.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 2 October 1799
From: Parker, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Winchester the 2nd of October 1799

          I have Received your letters of the 19th and 20th of September
          I take the liberty to Recommend Mr Thomas Burk & Joshua Tennison as Cadets as I Believe they are Equally Capable of performing the duties of that office to any who have been Recommended & have for  several months past at their own Expence Rendered Verry Essential service to the Recruiting of the Regiment
          On the Subject of your Confidential Letter after mature deliberation I have  to Observe that it is my opinion (supported by that of my Majors who I have Consulted and in whome I Can place the most Implicit Confidence) that Captains Taylor Washington Peyton & Lightfoot woud with Great propriety fill the offices of Inspector & Quarter master
          The three first mentioned from their activity & peculiar Turn for military life woud I think fill any post with  propriety—The latter is a most amiable young man and will make a Valuable Officer is  extremly well Acquainted with Accounts & I think woud be Verry Usefull in the Quarter masters department for a more particular account of this Gentlemans Character I must Beg leave to Refer you to a letter that I have heretofore   Inclosed you from Colo Jamesson
          For the Inferior appointments in the Departments of Inspector and Qr Master I Beg leave to Recommend Lieut — Humphries my Qr Master and Lieutenants Jameison Clifford & Tutt all young men of Great Activity & Excellent  Characters
          with the Highest Respect I have the honor to be Sir Your Obdt Servt

            Thomas Parker


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 2 October 1799
From: Taylor, Timothy
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Danbury October 2nd 1799

          I was yesterday Honored with your favour of the 27 of Sepr. and ask pardon for the omission of Mr. Chews name in my letter of the 22nd—In May last Mr Brown was recommended for the appointment of Capt. in place of Mr. Chew declined; since which I have been informed that Genl. Jedidiah Huntington had wrote in favour of some other Gentleman, and recived for answer from the Secretary of War that the vacancy was filled by Mr. Brown; I have likewise been informed that, (a few days past,) Mr. Brown had not recived any information of his Appointment, which induces me to believe that the letter from the Secretary to him had miscarried—under those circumstances, and as no appointment of Capt. has ever been made to acceptance; I presume the Lieuts. in the Regiment have no pretentions, or expectations, of succeeding to that vacancy; at the same time if the appointment has not been made it would be very agreeable to me to have it filled from the senior Lieuts Austin Ledyard of New london & Nathaniel Noyce of Stonington was recommended at the same time for Lieutenants; but as the letters of appointment go directly from the War Office to the Gentlemen it is impossable for me to know who is appointed or wheather those that are accept or not; I have had no information upon the subject from those two Gentlemen—
          Inclosed are the returns of Cloathing, Arms & accoutrements Camp equipage, &c; the articles that have been recived for the Regiment are generally good; except the Muskets, Shoes, & Socks; thier is near fifty of the Arms now out of repair, and have been exchanged for others that was in the hands of the Quarter Master—
          I have the Honor to be with the Greatest respect your Obedient Servant

            Timo Taylor

          Honble. A. Hamilton Esqr.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 2 October 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Camp 12th. Regt. Octr. 2d. 1799.

          I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 27th. ulto. and of enclosing the original Letter of Capt. Kissam dated the 19th. of Septr. expressive of his wish to resign.
          I also inclose you the accounts of the Paymaster of the 12th. Regt. relative to the receipts and disbursement of the several sums of money forwarded to him by the Pay Office—

              No. 1. states the receipt on the 9th. of April
              }
              Dollars

                  3999.24/100

               of Cash for 4 months Pay and forage to officers.

               By Cash paid the officers of ye. 12th. 4 months.

                pay and forage
              —Dollars. 3141.4
              }
                $3999.24/100

                Octr. 1st. 99. Ballance on hand
              —858.20

              No. 2. states the receipt on the 11th. of June
              }
              Dollrs.

               3520

               on account of the recruiting service

               June 19th. Cash on account of do

              2000

               June 22d. Cash on account of do

              1492

               By Cash by order of Majr. Wilcocks
              $1348
              }
              $5048

              $7012

               By Cash by order of Lt. Colo. Smith
              $3700

                Octr. 1st. Ballance on hand
              1964

              $7012

              7012

              No. 3. states the receipt on the 22d. of June
              }
              Dollrs. 1072.

               of Cash on account of retained bounty

               By Cash paid 208 Recruits—
              $ 83220/100

                Octr. 1st. Ballance on hand—
                23980/100

              $1072

              —$1072.

          I have carefully examined the interior of the Paymasters Letters, accounts, and Vouchers, and am satisfied relative to the above statement, the sums accredited correspond with the sums reported by the Paymaster, but the letter which accompanies the remittance of the 21st. of June, states the sum of 1492 Dollars to be forwarded on the recruiting account and not on account of pay, as mentioned in the extract from the Report of the Pay master—of course as I originally stated in my letter of the 21st. no pay has been by the Paymaster advanced to the Non Commissioned officers or soldiers, for this there are ballances  in the hands of the paymaster, of $1964 on account of the recruiting service and $858.20/100 or of 4 months pay and forage for Officers and $239.80/100 on account of retained Bounty making in the aggregate $3062 still I did not consider myself at liberty to direct any appropriation of money to be made, out of the regular channel pointed out by the pay office, indeed I have strictly enjoined it on the Paymaster not to permit the accounts to be blended, unless the Paymaster General should direct it—
          The manner in which I have disposed of the $3700 drawn from the Paymaster is as follows

              16th. of may to Capt. Fondy
              $1000

              23d. of do— to do—
              500

              1st. of may to Major Wilcocks—
              1000

              23d. of do— to Do—
              500

              19th. of august to Capt. Church—
              250

              29th. of do. to Lt. Thompson of Kirklands
              250

              19th. of Septr. to Capt. Bennet—
              200

              $3700
               —$3700

          Of course Major Wilcocks stands charged with the receipt of $2848. which I have no doubt he will accurately account for, upon settlement with the recruiting officers of the first Grand Divission of the Regt.
          I have the Honor to be With great Respect Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

            Wm. S. Smith Lt. Colo. Comdr. 12th. Regt


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Abraham Van Vechten, 3 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Van Vechten, Abraham

            Sir:
            New York October 3rd. 1799

          I have received your letter of the twenty sixth of September, and feel every disposition to promote the views of the young gentleman whom you recommend—But there have been so many appointments from  your quarter in the twelfth regiment, that have been —— that it will hardly consist with the principle of distribution to increase the number—
          With Consn &c
          Mr Van Vechten


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 3 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            N. York Oct. 3d. 1799

          I am favored by with your letter of the 2d. Inst.
          From what I have heard of the character of Major Stevenson I have reason to think as well as from the character you have received of him I am under fully persuaded that the choice would be well bestowed—but as he at present belongs to a Regiment destined to form a part of General Pinckney’s command, I would ad suggest to you, the propriety of a measure which would better accord with my general arrangement, namely, him appointing him to act in the District in which his Regt. is stationed. This would better accord with my General Arrangement; I would advise you to inform and on this plan it will be proper for you to write to General Pinckney on the subject who is now at Rhode-Island.
          With great consideratn. &c
          C. Swan P. Mr. Genl.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 3 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New York Oct. 3d. 1799

          You will please to discharge the inclosed account of Postage for the month of Sept. without delay—
          With great consideration Sir &c
          E Stevens Esquire


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 3 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York October 3rd—99

          I send you an extract from Col. Hunnewell’s letter of the seventeenth of September on the subject of Cadets.
          “I now beg leave to offer Mr. Oliver Emerson of York in the county of York in this State, a young gentleman about nineteen years of age—He has a good education, and good connections, a very steady firm young man—He has been a Clerk in my office for some time, and has always conducted with the greatest propriety, and I think will make a good officer. I also recommend Mr. David J. Waters Editor of the Castine Journal, a young man of handsome abilities and good character was formerly a Lieutenant of an Independent company at Boston. Should these gentlemen meet your approbation and support as Cadets in the fifteenth regiment, it will be perfectly congenial to my wishes.” I could wish that these appointments nominations might be made confirmed as soon as possible, since, from the progress that has been made it becomes necessary to use the colors, and Cadets are wanted for that purpose.
          With great respect I am, Sir
          The Secretary of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Hunewell, 3 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hunewell, Richard

            Sir,
            New York October 3rd. 1799—

          I have received your letter of the seventeenth of September, and have communicated to the Secretary of War the names of the young gentlemen whom you recommend as Cadets.
          It is certainly proper that the non Commissioned officers should receive pay from they the time they commence acting as such provided their appointment is afterw finally sanctioned and confirmed by the Commandant of the regiment.
          Your letter Observing that your letter is dated at Castine I propose you think it proper to remark that it appears essential that the Col. should be at the regimental rendezvous as soon as an number of men are assembled there in order to superintend their instruction—
          With great consn
          Col. Hunnewell


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 3 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir:
            New York October 3rd. 1799

          Your letter of the first instant has been delivered to me—
          I did not receive the letter of Col. Bentley as a complaint, but merely in the light of information; and it was with that view that I transmitted the extract.
          Your explanation of the matter is perfectly satisfactory—As however it is proper right, and tends to security that invoices should attend parcels of Clothing to their final destination  you will see the propriety of giving for the such instructions as will hereafter accomplish the object cause the thing to be done—
          With consideration I am, Sir
          Mr. Hodgon


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 3 October 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department Trenton 3d. October 1799.

          In answer to your letter of the 1. October instant I inclose you copies of the Contracts for supplying the Troops in North Carolina for the present Year. You will find that they contain a provision for transportation. I cannot therefore think that the application has been made to the Contractor who certainly has received no instruction whatever from me. I suspect it has been to the person who had my orders to form the Contracts and whose name appears in them—
          I have the honor to be with great respect Your obed Servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 3 October 1799
From: Tousard, Lewis
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir
            Newport October 3d 1799—

          I am just returned from my visit to the Eastern Sea board, and have opened all the General orders of which I will officially accuse reception by the 1st mail. One article of that which relates to promotions Seems to let me Some hopes of Coming in for the vacant Lieut. Colonelship of the Second Regiment. if you think I am not to be  considered in the case of the exception in extraordinary Cases, and that I   am entitled to the Rank—I would Suggest to you respectfully to leave Major Jackson at  Boston, & as  during my Stay in the Eastern remaining with my family at Newport—the General Orders which are first addressed to me I would have put in execution in the two companies  and afterwards transmitt them to Boston—thus two field officers of the Same Corps may be more usefully employed  when separated on  Such an extensive district than  by being at the Same Station—This is with  diffidence and Confidentially Submitted to your Consideration—
          I am proceeding to embark Captn. Littlefield’s Compy. as Soon as Captn. Stoddart, which is on march is arrived to this place—
          With the Greatest respect I have the honor to be Dear Sir  Your most obliged & Very hble Servt

            Lewis Tousard

            The President left Quincy monday last  on his way to the Seat of Governmt—I need not claim your long Known and  acquired good offices in that occasion in my Favour

            T—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 3 October 1799
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Elizth. Town Octor. 3. 1799

          The deeds for the two lotts at Green-Brook, which I had prepared, from an actual survey, have been executed by the owners and acknowled by them and their wives, respectively, in due form—They remain as escrows, untill payment of the consideration money, which is expected, by them, immeadiately agreably to my assurances, which I doubt not, will be verified, to their satisfaction, The amount is as follows.

              1 Lott 45 acres—at 50 dols—
              2250

              1 do.—43 acres at 50 dols.—
              2150.

              add for value of putting in 18 acres of grain and seed
              ... 50
              2200

              Dollars
              —4450

          The value of putting in the grain was necessarily added to the consideration, as the owner would not consent to loose it—and I knew no other way of managing the business—if not destroyed, it will be of more than equal value for green forage in the spring.
          I have further to mention that the front or length of the two lotts amount to 1500 feet, upon actual mensuration, if more ground will be wanting for the troops expected to canton here, I wish to be informed in season, and of the amount; as the next field is equally convenient, however I conceive the two lott as having a front fully sufficient for 1500 men.
          I have the honor to be with the utmost respect your mo. ob. servt

            Aaron Ogden


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 3 October 1799
From: Hodgdon, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir—
            Philadelphia 3d October 1799

          This morning I received yours of the 1st instant—Woolen Overalls ’till very lately have been greatly deficint—as fast as they have been received they have  supplied the most pressing calls—I have been very successful in getting on the supplies of Clothing lately as you will perceive by the next return which will be with you   shortly—Major Bradleys supply shall be forwarded without a moments unnecessary delay—The Certificate is received and will be attended to as is usual in such cases—No orders are yet received from the War Office relative to the  Cavalry Clothing—the Colour business is progressing—
          With respect and esteem I am sir your Most Obedt servant

            Samuel Hodgdon

          General Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Lloyd Moore, 3 October 1799
From: Moore, Thomas Lloyd
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Camp Bristol October 3d. 1799

          Yours of the 30th. Ulto. I recd. yesterday. The particular subject of the dispute between Cap. Johnston & Lt. Irving was this. Cap. Johnston advocated the French nation by saying that notwithstanding the treatment we have recd. he would rather take part with it, than with Great Britain, or words to this effect. The other expressed himself warmly in favor of G. Britain and (I believe) declared himself to be a British Subject. Cap. Johnston on this made use of very harsh language to Lt. Irving. It being in Lt. Sharps tent he interfered not in the political dispute but rather to protect Lt. Irving from (what he thought) Insult. The affair now took a turn, and some violent language passed between Cap. Johnston & Lt. Sharp, which ended as You have been informed. I ought to mention that I beleive Cap. Johnston, in his argument meant to speak in a friendly manner of the Nation, but did not go so far as to advocate french principles, if there can be this distinction made. And at any rate the Acct. must be confused owing to the state in which the parties were at the time.
          I understand Sir that You are now about fixing on the Spot for our Winter Qrs. I should beg leave to recommend that my Regt. be station’d in the Barracks at Carlisle. Upon enquiry I find that there is a part sufficient of those Barracks in a state of repair, to admit one Regt. and if it is your wish that the recruiting business should go on briskly during the Winter, this would most certainly accelerate the object. Carlisle being in the center of my recruiting Circle, Recruits can be conveniently brought in, Officers sent off and occasionally relieved. The field Officers can give their aid, added to this we shall have no desertion and the Regiment will have comfortable Qrs. in a plentiful Country. On the other hand if we are taken to the vicinity of the North River (which is conjecture) the recruiting parties of the Regt. will be so remote as to be scarcely under my controul, the troops being taken so far from home not yet inured to military service, will be apt to desert; and I shall be under the necessity of ordering on one of the Majors, which will weaken the recruiting service; and leave a Circle too large for the superintendence of one field Officer. In taking these remarks into consideration I beg You will not suppose me influenced by motives of personal convenience, it is entirely the comfort of the Regiment, and good of the service I have at heart.
          I am Sir with the greatest respect your obedt. servant

            Thomas. L. Moore Lt. Col.
             commdr. 10th Reg.

            P.S. The Regimental Return was forwarded to You Yesterday.

          Genl Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 4 October 1799
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Trenton 4 October 1799—

          I enclose to you a copy of General Pinckneys letter to me from Newport.
          I have also enclosed, unsealed, a second letter to General Pinckney accompanied by yours to me—If you approve of this communication be pleased to seal it, and let be forwarded to him.
          I have the honour to be Sir Your Most Obed Sevt

            C: Swan PM Genl.

          Major Genl Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 4 October 1799
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Trenton October 4th. 1799—

          In answer to yours of the 1st. Inst. giving an extract from Major Jacksons Letter to you, I enclose to you a Copy of my Letter to Captain Gates which is the only communication I ever had with him; it was never intended as an instruction, but merely to show him that his Company could be paid two Months Pay with the same labour that would be required to pay one. The allusion to two months Pay is founded on the 2d. Section of the Act of Congress passed 7th. June 1794 entitled an act in addition to the act “for making further and more effectual provision for the protection of frontiers of the United States.”
          I did not know when I wrote to Captain Gates that Major Jackson commanded at Boston, nor have I ever seen a Muster Roll of the field or Staff of either of the Regiments of Artillerists and Engineers that should inform me who the Officers are, or where they are stationed. My communications to Capt. Gates was a thing of course, he having before been in the habit of Corresponding with the Accountant on the Subject of the Pay of his Company.
          I have the honor to be very respectfully, Sir Yr. Obedt. Servt.

            C: Swan PM Genl

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Bradley, 4 October 1799
From: Bradley, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Staunton 4th. Octobr. 1799

          Lieut Lewis has Just Shewn me your letter ordering him to Willmington in Delaware he will of necessity be detained a few days to settle his affairs at this place, and I dont see how I can form a Court without him & I wish to be inform’d whether his recruits are to go with him to Wilmington with him, or not.
          In hast I am yours with respect—

            D. Bradley Majr
            4th. U.S Rgt.

          The Honbl. Majr Genl A. Hamilton—New York


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 4 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            New York October 4 1799

          I send you the copy of a letter of this date to Col. Smith. Till he shall assume the command you will act upon it as to every preparatory measure. You will accordingly — proceed to the spot—with your own Regiment — soon as you think proper and begin —— cutting of Timber. Allotting to these a —— of Officers) the recruiting service will —— as heretofore with the rest.
          You are already — that the Contractors are to furnish —— of transportation. You will take —— necessary arrangement accordingly. Col Taylor is desired without delay to proceed with his Regiment by water to Perth Amboy. It is proper that a person should be there prepared to accommodate & convey the corps to its destination. Elias B The enclosed copies of Contracts shew that Elias B Dayton is contractor for the remainder of the present & for the ensuing Year. You will apprise him that in a short time the three Regiments will be on the ground. The 12 consisting of about 300 — 13 of about 400 men. He is to be — accordingly.
          With great cons— I am Sir Yr Obed sr
          Col Ogden


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 4 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            N. York Oct. 4th. 1799

          In conformity to with your recommendation I have, provisionally, appointed Lt. Rogers to act as Pay master, to the office with the — annexed to the Cavalry with the emoluments annexed to the Office until the situation of the Officers shall make it practicable for to elect one in the established way—You will therefore consider him as such, and take measures accordingly. You will forward to him the inclosed letter—
          With great consideration &
          C. Swan Esquire


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 4 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Dr. Sir,
            October 4. 1799

          on reflecting upon the hutt you propose some difficulty has occurred. The Albany Board being only 14 feet I suppose there will be only 12 feet in the clear—The Chimney will occupy inside two feet & this will leave only 10 feet one way for berths which will not be enough as the berths ought to be six feet long. Be so good as to explain this by return of the bearer.
          Yrs.

            A H

            As I have gone am going to the City, I cannot see you at Mr Churchs but if you come to Town to day or tomorrow I shall be glad to converse with you more particularly
            Yrs
            A H


Title: "General Orders," 4 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To:

          Letter not found.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York October 4th. 1799

          Colonel Read informs me that he had not heard from those of his officers whose names are subjoined.
          You must be able to tell probably know where these Gentlemen reside, and whether they have accepted or declined. I would be much obliged to you if you would signify to Such of them as have accepted the propriety of joining their Commandant at Raleigh. But should you decline this if you will mention to me the places where they are to be found I will write to them myself if you prefer that I should write to them you will be so good as to inform me where they are to be found.
          With great respect I am, Sir
          Secretary of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            N. York. Oct. 4th. 1799

          I take the liberty to enclose to you two letters one for the Pay master General, the other for Lt. Rogers—Should you see the intention you will see on perusal—should you approve the measure you will please to forward them; if not you will I request that they may be returned them to me with a communication of your objections
          With great respect &
          The Secy. of War


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 4 October 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department, Trenton, October 4. 1799.

          I have the honor to enclose for your information, copy of Instructions to Brigadier General Wilkinson dated the 22nd. March 1797, and copies of two letters, one dated the 2nd. August 1798, the other the 31st. January 1799.
          With great respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedt. servant,

            James McHenry

          Major General Alexander Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 4 October 1799
From: Miller, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Trenton October 4th 1799—(Quarter Mr Genls Office)

          The Secy of War has informed me that Lt. Fergus who was at Fort Johnston Wilmington North Carolina, was detained there for want of the means of transportation, and that to obviate any difficulty on the Subject, the interference of the Qr Mr Genl. might possibly be wanted—In conformity with this information I shall take measures if you shall please to direct it that the means of transport shall be furnished him or any other of the Troops on the Sea Board for wh. no special or particular arrangement is made—I have the honor to be Sir with great respect—Your very Hl Sr

            Jas Miller
            Agt Qr Mr Genl

          Major Genl Hamilton N York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph H. Dwight, 4 October 1799
From: Dwight, Joseph H.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Albany Octr. 4th. 1799—

          Agreeable to the Secratarys orders I have to inform your Honor of the reason that I am not on duty, I have not as yet received any orders, and am now waiting your Honors pleasure in this place, If I am to recruit soon, I should consider it as a favor if I might be permited to do it in the State of Connecticut—Your Honor will please direct to me in this place—
          With due respect Yr. Honors most Obt. & very Hble. Servt.

            Joseph H Dwight

          Gen A. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 4 October 1799
From: Hodgdon, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir—
            Philadelphia 4th October 1799

          I have received your letter of the 28th ultimo  through the War Office this Morning
          Haversacks made of tow Cloth or Ticklenberg has invariably been furnished the Soldier for carrying his Provisions—The Knapsack cannot be used for this purpose however accomodated for they are Painted and therefore cannot be cleansed by Washing, which is necessary every time any considerable quantity of Provisions is drawn—If Colonel Parker has not been furnished with Haversacks it is probably because they were not inserted in his return, and of course, not in the order delivered the store Keeper—I will inquire and set the matter right—
          I am sir very respectfully yours

            Samuel Hodgdon

          General Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Lane, 4 October 1799
From: Lane, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major Genrl. Hamilton
            Sir
            Charlesburgh Montgomery Cty. Maryland October 4, 1799

          Having seen an advertisement of the Secretary of War under date of the 2nd of Septr. Induce me to beleive that my letters Heretofore addressed to you have not come to hand—
          In consequence of which I have again tho’t proper to trouble you with information that I wait your commands at Charlesburgh—I am Dr Sir with esteem and respect your Obt. and Hbl. Svt.

            Samuel Lane
            2nd. Lieut. 3rd Reagmt Infantry


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 4 October 1799
From: Taylor, Timothy
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Danbury October 4th 1799

          I have the Honor to acknowledge the recipt of your letter of the 18th Sept., and in answer beg leave to state, that I have made enquirery respecting the situation of Daniel Bliss; and find that thier is no circomstances either official, or in the Public Opinion, from the situation of the parties that would render it (in my opinion) prudent to comply with thier request; or at least none that would apply better to him than to a number of others in the Regiment. if verbal indentures are once admited as a legal claim to the Soldiers I am sensable constant application will be made for thier discharge as I fully believe thier are numbers in the Regiment in the same situation—
          With the greatest Respect I have the Honor to be Your Obedt. Servant

            Timo. Taylor

          Honble A Hamilton Esquire—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 4 October 1799
From: Taylor, Timothy
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Danbury Octr. 4th 1799—

          I have the Honor to acknowledge the recipt of your confidential letter of the 19th Sept.; and in answer would beg leave to observe, that from the short and imperfect acquaintance I have had with the Officers of the Regiment I am induced to believe that Capt. Meigs, or Lieut. Waters Clark, would either of them do well in the department of Inspectorship, Capt. Meigs was Adjutant to Colo. Webb’s Regt in the late Revolutionary war; he is active and well acquainted with his duty; Lt. Clark, I presume would want nothing but experience to meet your approbation were he to be appointed—
          Lieut. James Gordon Quarter Master to the Regt. & Lt. Walter D. Smith are both young Gentlemen of good education and I flatter my self would do thier duty in the Quarter Masters department to sattisfaction—
          I have the Honor to be With the Greatest respect Your Obedt. Servant

            Timo Taylor

          Honble. A Hamilton Esqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York Oct. 5th. 1799

          The Lieut. This will be handed to you by Lieut. Rogers, of the first Regiment who is on the way to D’Etriot to join his regiment. for which purpose He wishes to procure his pay, of which he has never yet received any part. I should be glad Sir if you will facilitate the means of his receiving it.
          With great consideration &
          Secy. of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Taylor, [5] October [1799]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Taylor, Timothy

            Sir,
            New York October 5, 1799

          A spot has been selected — winter Quarters of the 11th.  12th. and —— on the Stream of called Green Brook in the State of  New Jersey, distant from Elizabeth Town and from Amboy twelve. They are there to hutt. You will send thither under the charge of a Major — part of your Regiment as shall have —— their Regimental Rendezvous—to be foll—— the remainder as they shall be  — They will of course take with them their tents & baggage. The Contractors are to furnish the — of Transportation. Water con You will — this matter with them. Water conveyance — it is presumed be found most convenient — most œconomical. The agreement must — land the men on Staten Island or at Port — at the option of the Commanding — — It may however be confined —— Island if the alternative will ma—— difference worth notice in expence.
          I observe that s—
          It is left with you — continue in Connecticut to direct — recruiting service for the present or —— your Regiment.
          The senior of the Commandants will of course command in Winter Quarters. It is believed, according to the rules for regulating relative rank lately promulged, that the order of seniority will be first Col Smith, secondly Col Ogden and thirdly yourself.
          If the troops should land on Staten Island they will immediately report themselves to Ebenezer Stevens Esqr. Agent for the War Department at New York. If at Amboy there will be an officer or person there to meet and them with the necessary Assistance
          I observe that several of your late letters are dated at Danbury It resulted from my instructions & was in itself proper that when any considerable part of your Regiment was assembled at the Regimental Rendezvous you were to be there in person to take charge of them. I request an explanation on this point.
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr. Obed Serv
           Taylor


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Josias Carvil Hall, 5 October 1799
From: Hall, Josias Carvel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Havre de Grace Octr. 5th 99

          Major Beall, I believe, acted as deputy Inspector to the Southern Division of the Army last War & is I expect well qualified: But I do not think he could be spared at this Time without material Injury to the Service. I am not certain that I am acquainted with the precise Duties of the Office or perhaps I could point out some other Officer who could be better spared & who would do the Duty as well. Major Hopkens is not so well acquainted with the Duties of Infantry as I could wish. He has Industry & Integrity, perhaps he would do for one of those Department. Capt Brothers appears steady, regular, & industrious; will make a very good Officer if he has constitutional Strength. He came highly recommended from men of great Respectability. He writes a very good Hand. I will make enquiry & forward the Result.
          The Recruiting Stands for want of money. Many of the Officers are in advance some considerably so.
          If you think proper to order a General Court Martial for the trial of a Deserter in Major Beall Battal: Major Beall will sit President & Capt Beall Judge Advocate. There can not be more than — seven Members conveniently assembled, perhaps only five.
          With great Consideration I am Sir Your Most Obedt Serv

            Jo. Carvil Hall