Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Elias B. Dayton, 18 November 1799
From: Dayton, Elias
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Elizabeth Town 18th. November 1799

          I have been honored with your letter of the 13th. Instant & feel much surprize at the information given by Coll. Smith.
          On the 4th. of this month I contracted, by Coll. Smith’s written order, for 100 loads of Stone with the privilege of extending the number of loads as the Commandant should require, in consequence of which more than two hundred loads have already been delivered & those much faster than they could be used. I had not before this, heared a single complaint of the want of that article.
          I received also on the 8th. Instant a written order for the furnishing of 350 Bushels Lime which was immediately complied with. With respect to Bricks I observe that I never had received an order to furnish one, nor could I ever learn from any conversation which I had with Coll. Smith, that the quantity wanted was finally determined or even the plan of building the Chimneys yet adopted, until a few days ago, when Coll. Smith expressed some surprize at not having received the Bricks and upon my remarking that I had ascertained where the article might be had on the best terms & had been some time waiting in expectation of receiving his order for the procureing them, he replied that a general order which he issued in October stateing “that the Bricks & Stone for the Huts would be furnished by the Contractor”—should have been known by me & considered as a sufficient voucher for my provideing them.
          You will judge Sir, whether it is to be understood that the Contractor is acquainted with all the general orders issued in Camp & whether if even that was the case, it would be my business to make the calculation of materials wanted & procure them without an official requisition of the Commandant & the more especially after having before received such an order for the Lime & Stone, specifying particularly the quantities of each.
          Agreeably to your instructions of ye. 2d Instant I purchased a Waggon & four horses for acct. of the U. States & sent them with Genl. Pinckney’s baggage as far as Philadelphia but as the size of the Waggon was found insufficient to receive the additional quantity of baggage which was to be taken from thence, the Deputy Qr. Master Genl. found it necessary to procure a larger one & returned that, together with the horses, to me with directions to employ it for the use of the U. States in this quarter. Be pleased to signify to me your wish as to the disposal of them so as to be most useful.
          I am sir with the greatest respect Your very humbl. servt.

            E. B. Dayton.

          Major General Hamilton.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 18 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Miller, James

            Sir,
            N York Novr. 18th. 99

          Colonel Parker has contracted for two Hundred Acres of Land at three pounds, five shillings and six pence pr. acre virginia currency pr. acre, to be paid in Six months with a deduction of interest if the money is immediately paid. I request you to take immediate measures for having Col. Parker supplied with the necessary funds.
          With grt cons. I am Sir Yr obt Srt

            Alex Hamilton

          James Miller Esr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 18 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Read, James (d. 1813)

            Sir,
            NY Nov 18th. 1799

          I have just received your letter of this day—If an opportunity by water should occur it will be best still to send the men to West Point—
          W—
          C Read


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Cross, 18 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cross, Joseph

            Sir—
            N York Nor. 18th 99.

          I have received your letter of the fifth instant, and would thank you to send me a copy of your furlough—
          With consideration I am Sir yr ob. srt
          Cadet Cross—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 18 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir:
            NY. Nor. 18. 99

          I enclose to you lists of Articles furnished by Col. Parker to Captain Bishop’s Company. I request you to take immediate measures for replacing to Col. Parker the articles thus furnished. Let your charge be made agt. the company of Captain Bishop.
          Captain McRea of the second regiment of Artillerists and Engineers is recruiting at Alexandria in Virginia. He writes to me that he is destitute of Tents and Camp Utensils. I request that you will immediately supply him with camp utensils for a full company—
          W—
          Mr. Hodgdon—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 18 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            NY. Novr. 18. 1799

          I have just received your three letters of the fifteenth instant, and have taken measures to ascertain whether accommodations can be procured for the two companies of Artillerists at the forts in this harbour. If accommodations can be had it is my intention to change the destination of these regiments companies.
          I have directed General Stevens to repair to camp in order to settle with you the additional arrangements which may be necessary. I have signified to him that I do not think it proper to have boards provided for the floors to the hutts of the Privates.
          I have not the smallest objection to the Officers being taught the use of the Sword by the French gentlemen of whom you speak, nor to any measures of the kind which you may think proper to adopt that will not involve an actual expense to the public—
          With great
          Col. Smith—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 18 November 1799
From: Read, James (d. 1813)
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Jay, November 18, 1799

          Your letter of ye 12th. inst. ordering me to send to West Point ye men of Captn Ingersoll’s company thro’ ye neglect of some person or other had never been delivered to me until this very moment. Fearful it might be now too late; I have thought it proper to make you acquainted with ye circumstance, and know whether I am still to comply with ye order
          I am with ye greatest respect your obt. Servt.

            James Read
            Captn 2d Regt A&E
            commanding

          Major General Hamilton

            Fort Jay Novr. 18th. 1799


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Brookes, 19 November 1799
From: Brookes, Benjamin, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Upper Marlbro Novr. 19, 1799

          I have defered answering your friendly letter of the 24 Octr Untill the present Moment, in hopes My personal Appearance would of superseeded the Necessity of this Letter My Health is Much restored & my Leg  in a State to admit my walking with the Assistance of a Cane, I trust a few Weeks beyond the first of Decr. will Certainly Bring Me to My station, which I ardently wish could be Effected at the present Moment—Inclosed is Docr. Beanes statement of My Health, & I have little Hesitation to say you will most certainly see Me By the 1st. of Jany. in good Health, at New York
          I am Sir your Obt. Servt.

            Benja Brookes


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 19 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 19th. 99

          I have recommended Mr. Brooks to the Secretary of War as Lieutenant in the corps of Artillerists and Engineers. If he should receive this appointment it will be agreeable to me that he officiate as Paymaster to the troops at Staunton. You will therefore, after obtaining the sanction of the S of War, take the preparatory  measures with him as soon as possible. and send him immediately to that place—
          C Swan Er.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Elias B. Dayton, 19 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Dayton, Elias

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 19th. 99

          I have received your letter of yesterday, and shall have attended carefully to the explanation which it gives.
          With respect to the waggon and horses, you will dispose of them as soon as possible, and pass the proceeds to the credit of the United States—
          With—
          Elias B. Dayton Esqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 19 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 19—99

          I enclose to you a letter from General Wilkinson which has just been delivered to me. It was a brought by the Gentleman whom the General recommends. His appearance is much in his favour, and I do not hesitate to advise that the wish of General Wilkinson with respect to him be complied with.
          W—
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Landais, 19 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Landais, Philip de

            Sir,
            NY. Nr. 19. 99.

          I have received your letter of the fourteenth instant, and shall should be happy in promoting to promote your interests whenever an opportunity  shall come offer  of doing it in consistency with general rules wishes if I could perceive a mode of doing it without impropriety. I do not know at present of any opportunity of the kind that is likely to occur. But general rules can with difficulty be made to yield to personal considerations. I shall not be unmindful of those you urge, if any proper occasion shall occur—
          W—
          Lt. Landais—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 19 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 19th. 99

          Lt. Fergus of the Artillery is at Wilmington in North Carolina, and has under his command twenty six non Commissioned Officers and privates.
          They are in great want of Clothing, and I request that you will immediately take the necessar measures for having them supplied—
          Mr. Hodgdon—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 19 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 19. 99

          I have just received your letter of the eighteenth instant—
          General Stevens left here this place yesterday for camp in order to settle yo with you such further arrangements as may be necessary—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Ripley, 19 November 1799
From: Ripley, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Union Camp Novr. 19th 1799

          We have from the 13th Regiment on the Genl. Court Martial now sitting at this place 3 Capts & 5 Lieuts—four of which it would greatly promote the recruiting service to have sent to Connecticut recruiting—it is the wish of Colo. Taylor & myself that it may take place, if consistent with your pleasure
          As it is expected the Court will sit for some considerable time—will it be consistent, that 4 of these Gentlemen be excus’d from that service, & others from some other Regiment put on—say in 8 or 10 days?
          With great respect I have the honor to be Sir your most Humble Servant

            John Ripley.

          Honble Alex. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 19 November 1799
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Union Camp near Scotch plains Novr. 19th. 1799

          In pursuance of your request, to name to you from my regiment, gentlemen, suitable to officiate in the department of the Inspector General, I am happy in having it in my power, to recommend Lieutenant William Potter, as a Brigade Inspector, This gentleman in his appearance and manners, is remarkably officerlike—and is in every way, worthy of all confidence—he is a most excellent pen-man and exceedingly ready and accurate at details and returns, he is young, active and well skilled in all the exercises, manœuvres and evolutions that have been in practice among us—and from a perfect knowledge of him and his character, he having served as adjutant to my regiment since it has been formed, I will venture to affirm, that a more suitable person for this office is not to be found in the Brigade—Permit me to add, that I shall feel myself under additional obligation, should you select this candidate, and the preferment will be a proper reward for uncommon Zeal, intelligence and activity in establishing the discipline of the regiment to which he has belonged.
          I have the honor to be with the greatest respect your mo. ob Sert

            Aaron Ogden


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 20 November 1799
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Philadelphia November 20 1799.

          I have the honor to enclose to you a copy of the instructions given to Captain Benjamin Williamson whom I have appointed Deputy Paymaster general to reside at your head quarters. I sincerely hope the appointment will prove to be perfectly agreeable and satisfactory to you and to the army under your Command.
          I have furnished him with 25.000. dollars Contemplated  principally for the pay forage and subsistence of the 14th 15th & 16th Regiments, to the 30 september 1799. inclusive
          I informed you in a letter of the 16 Instant that the recruiting money was forwarded to those Regiments.
          Whenever money is wanted by Captain Williamson his requisitions shall be answered.
          I am with the greatest respect Sir. Your most obt Sert

            C: Swan PMG

          Major General Alexander Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 20 November 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department November 20th. 1799

          I received some time since information of the death of Capt. Piercy Pope of the First regiment of Artillerists and Engineers—but no account of the time that event happened—As it is necessary that the time should be known at this Office in order to fix the date of the rank of his Successor I request that you would be pleased to transmit it to me as soon as convenient.
          The promotion of Captain Fondy to be Major in the Twelfth regiment occasions a vacancy of Captain to be filled by the eldest first Lieutenant. As I cannot at present lay my hands on the arrangement of that regiment which you transmitted I know not who the person is who is entitled to it. Will you be so good as to furnish me with another Copy—
          I enclose you a list of the Officers in the fifth and Sixth regiments. This list contains the names of four Gentlemen, who were recommended by Colonel Read to fill vacancies of first Lieutenants in his regiments. I have directed letters of appointment to be forwarded to them as Second Lieutenants, on the supposition that the relative rank of the Regiment had been settled.
          I am Sir with great respect Your obed Servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John A. Davidson, 20 November 1799
From: Davidson, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            State of Tenessee Nashville Nov. 20th 1799

          I have the honor to report Agreeable to your orders of the 9th. of September last; Since my Appointment in the 1st. Regiment I have waited orders to join my Regiment. Secondly. I was settling my private Affairs, thirdly I was seized with a bilious fever, which lasted me a considerable Time as the Physicians certificate enclosed will show—Now I have recovered.
          I wait for Cumberland River & Missippa to rise, and Completion of Capt. Rickard’s boats which his recruits will descend the Cumberland River in; it is supposed they will be in Rediness in three weeks if not Sooner.
          I have the honor to be  with Respect Sir your Excellency obd & very Hule. Servant

            John A. Davidson
            1st Lt. 1st. Regt.

          His Excellency Alexander Hamilton Mj. Genl.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 20 November 1799
From: Peyton, Yelverton
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fauquier Ct. House November the 20th. 1799

          On seeing your advertisement respecting the Officers of the four old Regiments, am some what alarmed and more so when I reflect on the circumstance of not receiving an answer to my last report; which was dated the 1st. of October, and announcing my fitness for duty a duplicate was forwarded the next post—in those letters I requested leave of absence until the 1st. day of January & as I have not received an answer am unable to know how to act. I therefore earnestly entreat your answer—
          The unavoidable expence I have been at for the reestablishment of my health has left me penny less—The U States is oweing me upwards of three hundred dollars. I have applied more than once and cannot get a shilling. Your assistance in this case I must request, and hope you will have remited to me the Sum of 300$
          I am with the greatest respect—Yr. Ob H Sert.

            Y Peyton Lt

          Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Nehemiah Freeman, 21 November 1799
From: Freeman, Nehemiah
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Harper’s Ferry. Virginia. Nov. 21. 1799

          I have the honour to reply to your letter of the 6th. of November. Levi Pearce has never done duty in my company. When I arrived at Fort Jay in June last, I saw him there, and was told that he had deserted from Capt. Miller of the infantry. I left him there, when I was ordered to march hither. He was then attached to Capt. Read’s company of the second artillery regiment.
          With perfect respect, I am Sir, Your most obedient servant

            Neh. Freeman
            Capt. 1st R.A.E.

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Walter Buchanan, 21 November 1799
From: Buchanan, Walter
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            New York, November 21, 1799

          I had the Honor of delivering to the Secretary of the Navy, the letter with which you was pleased to favour me, and was inform’d that no new appointments would be made untill the begining of Spring, when And I once more become a Suppliant for your Suffrage & Patronage, in the Vacancy lately taken place at Fort Jay—& have the honor to submit to your Consideration & inspection the enclos’d recommendations—
          I am at a loss My Dear Sir  how to thank you for the attention I have hitherto receiv’d from you—more anxious at the moment of my return to confess than hopeful of Cancelling the many obligations I am proud to owe you I flatter myself that you kindly accept this prompt and hurried testimony of my Sincere attachment & permit me to express the due sense I entertain of your effecient patronage & to assure you of the Grateful Esteem & Respectful Consideration with which I have the honor to be Your Most Obliged & Very humble Servt.

            W. W. Buchanan.

            New York Novr. 21st. 1799.

          Major General Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 21 November 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Camp Novr. 21st. 1799

          I have the satisfaction of informing you, we go on well, with our Hutts, the troops are industrious, the weather still fine, and we have now a great prospect of being comfortably under cover, let the storms come on, when the may, I speak however only relative to the soldiers, the officers can or ought to bear cold & storms better than the men they however, will also soon get sheltered, If I can strike my tent, the first week in December, it is as much as I can expect—but mine of course must be the last standing, then they will not murmur If any man in Camp presumes to say it is cold, he is taken to the fire of the camp guard, & put close to it, under centinel, the soldiers catch now & then one, & they take pleasure in roasting him, as they call it.
          I submit the enclosed Letter to General Stevens to your perusal, and solicit your aid on the subject
          With great respect I have the honor to be Sir, Your most Obedt Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith 12th. Regt


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Campbell Smith, 22 November 1799
From: Smith, Campbell
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philada Nov. 22d. 1799

          It has been suggested to me that there will be an immediate necessity, for the appointment of a Division Paymaster to the troops of the Middle Division and my friends have advised me to offer myself to you as a candidate for the Post. I could wish much that it would so meet your arrangments—I have handled a great deal of public money in this way, and have come off with as honorable certificates as any man ever possessed—it would make my time easy and enable me to move with respectability—I know I can discharge the duties as well as any other person, and I think  my long services and sufferings, have given me a title to share in the benefits of service—
          Will you Sir excuse the liberty I have taken and indulge me with a line—
          With perfect esteem and consideration I am Sir, your most obedt Servt

            Campbell Smith


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 22 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            November 22, 1799

          General Hamilton presents his compliments to General Stevens, and would be glad to see him immediately on the Subject of the enclosed letter.

            Friday morning Novr 22d. 1799—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 22 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Parker, Thomas

            Sir,
            NY. Nov. 22. 99

          I have just received your letter of the thirteenth instant with i’ts enclosure.
          The general system with respect to recruits must be adhered to, but where complete companies have been raised in subdistricts you may can send to those subdistricts any officers of your — regiment.
          The letter of Lieutenant Foushee has been sent to the S of War, and the acceptance of his resignation urged.
          I have recommended that the vacancies occasioned by this resignation and by the appointment of Capt Thornton as Aid de Camp to General Pinckney be filled in the regular course of military promotion.
          Mess Burk and Tennison will then have an opportunity of coming in as Junior second Lieutenants—This I have proposed to the Secretary of War. I have pointed proposed Mess. Burk & Tennison have been proposed to the Secy. of War as Junior Second Lieuts.
          W—
          Col Parker


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Henry M. Rutledge, 22 November 1799
From: Rutledge, Henry Middleton
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir,
            Charleston Novr. 22d. 1799

          Lieutt. Colonel Smith of the 5th. Regiment was attacked the day after his arrival in Charleston with a very  severe indisposition, from which he has not yet recover’d, which has prevented him from having had the honor to answer your various letters enclosed to him some time since under the cover of Major General Pinckney, & which, were not deliver’d untill a few days ago—Colonel Smith, has therefore requested me to give you some information respecting the Regiment, to the command of which he has been appointed, with which I do comply with great chearfulness, as it affords me the pleasure of writing to you—
          Having summon’d all of the officers of the 5th. Regiment resident in this State, to assemble at this place on the 15th of the month, he Col. Smith issued an order for them to proceed on the 20th. to the election of a Paymaster, agreably to your recommendation—Wm. Taylor, 1st. Lieutt in Capt. Thompson’s company was unanimously elected to fill that office. Of this I have given notice to the Paymaster General in a letter of this date, and I have no doubt, that Lieutt. Taylor, will forward to him in a few days, the Security required by Law. It is not however without a great share of disappointment, that the Officers of the 5th. find themselves, no further advanced, towards the object of their wishes, which is the completion of the Regiment—Coll. Smith order’d them to assemble here, from various parts  of the State, upon the information that I gave him, of my having in possession four Large packets, from the Paymaster Genl. directed to the Paymaster of the 5th. Regt. & which we had no doubt, containd money, for the Recruiting of the Regt. A Paymaster was appointed, as I have had the honor to state to you above, & the packets in question were open’d, but they were found to enclose only Forms of  Payrolls, Muster Rolls, &c—This does not hold out the prospect of speedily recruiting the Regiment, & the backwardness which appears in setting us in operation, contributes very much to check the ardor of the Officers, who receive every day accounts, of the advancing state of the other, Regiments, & naturally enquire, why the same provision has not been made to give existance to the 5th. I am very far from wishing to raise a murmur, or to charge any degree of neglect upon my superior Officers, who, no doubt, must have reason on their side, but I cannot help offering to you, My dear General, my regrets, that more activity could not have prevail’d, in forwarding this Regiment as I can assure you, that if it becomes the object of neglect, the Government will, on any future emergency, find great difficulty in getting men to serve this country. All, I may say, of our Officers are, young men, who from patriotic views, have relinquished other pursuits, & have been selected from a large number of Candidates for the honor of serving their country in the field—Having no Commands, their situation, of course, appears less eligible in the eyes of the remaining youth, & being permitted to continue idle, their minds naturally recur to the objects of domestic arrangement, which they were content in the first instance to resign—These are considerations, which I am sure will not lose their weight in the eyes of the Inspector General, & which are very fully displayed to mine. I take therefore the liberty to urge the necessity of sending forward the Funds for the Recruiting of the Regiment, & at the same time the propriety of making the collateral arrangements for giving every degree of facility to that Service—
          I will not transgress any longer on your time, which I know, my dear General, to be very precious, the more so as it is ever devoted to the public service, but will conclude with a request, that you will be pleased to give to the 5th. Regt. that attention, which bestowed by you, will I am persuaded, very soon put it upon a footing with the most favor’d in the service—
          I remain my dear General, with every sentiment of respect & regard—Your Most Obt. Humble Sert.

            Henry M. Rutledge
            Major in 5 Regt. Infy.

          The Honble A: Hamilton Esqr. Inspectr. Genl. to the Army of the U States—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 22 November 1799
From: Miller, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philadelphia Novr. 22d. 1799

          Mr. Gunkle the contractor for supplying the Troops at Carlisle (at the request of the Secretary of War) called on me this morning to know whether I had any orders from you with respect to the necessary repairs of the Barracks for the accomodation of the Troops at that place, I informed him that I would write to you and that any instructions upon that point would be attended to by me with promptitude and dispatch—
          I have the Honor to be Your Very Hble. Servant

            Jas Miller
            Agt Qr Mr Gl

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Williamson, 23 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Williamson, Benjamin

            Sir,
            New York November 23. 1799

          You will forthwith remit to the Pay Master of the 14th. 15th. & 16 Regts. the following sums respectively on account of Pay—To the Pay Master of the 14th. Eight Thousand Dollars of the 15th. Six thousand of the sixteenth seven thousand:
          You will instruct them to pay up the troops to the last of September.
          No money is to be paid to Non Commissioned Officers and privates, who shall not have been previously mustered by the two senior Officers present and a Surgeon. You will of course direct that proper receipts be taken in the spirit of your instructions to the from The Pay Master General, and that Muster and Pay Rolls be made out and forwarded without delay in the forms prescribed from the Pay Office.
          In short you will do whatever may be necessary to cause this advance to be so disbursed as to give it the shape required by the established forms.
          I shall be always be ready to cover the transaction by the proper Warrants.
          I suggest that it is adviseable that Checks for the respective sums on the Office of Discount & Deposit at Boston be obtained in your name and by you endorsed to the respective Pay Masters—
          With great consideration & esteem I am Sir Yr Ob sv
          Capt Williamson Deputy PM General


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, [23] November [1799]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 23, 1799

          I enclose the plan of uniform which it is proposed to establish and request that you will employ the Taylor whom you have heretofore employed for similar purposes, to make draughts of the Coats described in the regulations—Let the draughts be made on a distinct paper—I wish to have them as soon as possible—
          Gn Stevens—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Ingersoll, 23 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ingersoll, George

            Sir
            Ny. N. 23. 99

          Lieutenant Drancey will repair immediately to Fort Woolcot on Rhode Island where he will receive the orders of Major Tousarde—
          Lieutenant Drancey, upon his arrival at Fort Woolcot, will immediately report himself to Major Tousarde at Philadelphia—
          Capn. Ingersoll


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Hezekiah Bissell, 23 November 1799
From: Bissell, Hezekiah
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Hartford Novr. 23d. 1799—

          being absent from Hartford a few days past, I recd. yours of Novr. 11th this day; shall repair to Niagara with all possible expidition, & put myself under the order of Major Rivardi.
          With consideration Your hble & obedt. Sert.

            Hezh. W Bissell


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 23 November 1799
From: Cass, Jonathan
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Wilmington Delaware Novr 23d 1799—

          Lieutenant Jacob Wilson who has Just arrived at this Rendezvous, informed me that Capt. Peter Shoemaker of the 2d Regiment of Infantry, now at Easton in the State of Pennsylvania, has three Drummers and three Fifers, in his detachment, and that two of each were inlisted for the 3d Regiment; as musicians are not to be had in this quarter, and as good music will much facilitate the Recruiting service, I have taken the liberty to make this communication, that should you think proper, two of the Drumrs. and two of the Fifers, may be ordered to this place—
          Mr. Wilson assures me from his knowledg of the men there will be no danger of their attempting to desert should such an order be given—
          I am Sir, with great respect and esteem your most obedient Servent.

            J. Cass Major 3d. R: Infty

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Elijah Paine, 23 November 1799
From: Paine, Elijah
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Williamstown, Vermont, November 23. 1799

          It was  not til the 17th. instant that I had the honor of receiving your letter of the 25th. of September—There must have been some great inattention in the Post office—
          I wrote you on the 2nd. of September that Mr. William Lewerett of Windsor had contracted to supply the troops in Vermont with rations &C—On the same day I inclosed the contract to the Secretary of War & apologized to him for not transmitting to you a Copy, not having time to make it out before the Mail was closed, & requested him to direct one of his Clerks to furnish you with a copy—
          —
          As there are Subcontractors in various parts of the State I presume Major Bewell has had no difficulty in obtaining supplies—
          Early in September I informed the Secretary of War that it would be inconvenient for me to Serve him after the 15th. of the present month—
          I am with great consideration, Your Obedt. Servt.

            Elijah Paine

          Honble. Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 23 November 1799
From: Hodgdon, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philadelphia 23d. November. 1799.

          I have received your two letters of the 18th. & 19th. instant. The accounts of the Clothing are Kept Regimentally, and in that way only we expect to settle them. The Clothing supplied the Officers mentioned in your letter must be accounted for by them to the Pay-master of the Regiment from whom they received it. We shall send the articles to the Pay-master, and charge them to the Regiment to which the Officers belong who received them.
          I will thank you to inform me what colour the Epaulets for the non-Commissioned Officers of the Cavalry are to be; as the uniform is materially altered I have supposed it likely the colour of the Epaulets might also be changed.
          I am, Sir, your most obedient Servant.

            Samuel Hodgdon

          General Alexr. Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Glen, 24 November 1799
From: Glen, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Schenectady Novr 24th. 1799

          Agreeably to the order; contained in your Letter of the 14th instant (which came to hand by last evenings Mail) I shall immediately proceed to Bennington and take orders from Major Buell—
          In the Month of September last, I obtained leave of absence at New York; from General Wilkinson to visit my friends at this place and was to wait further orders from himself or superior authority—The General then informed me that he intended to recommend it to Major General Hamilton, to have me to Recruit for the 2nd Regt. in and about this place; in consequence of which I reported the probability of a Recruiting Rendevouz being established; which has already had the effect of producing a number of applicants for the service, and from circumstance it is very possible I think that a Company or perhaps more might be raised in Schenectady and its Vicinity by Next Spring—
          I make mention of these circumstances, in case it should be thought proper to — established a Rendevouz at — place—
          I have the honor be with great respect Your Excellency’s Most Ob: Sert

            John. V. Glen Lt
            2nd Regt U:S: Infantry

          His Excellency Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Campbell Smith, 25 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, Campbell

            Sir,
            New York Nov. 25th. 99

          I have just received your letter of the twenty second, and am sorry that I can not comply with your wishes.
          It is not contemplated, as I know of, to appoint Division Pay Masters. A Deputy Pay Master General has already been appointed to reside in my district. I know not whether one has been appointed for the district commanded by General Pinckney.
          I should not however think it delicate to recommend any person for that post.
          Assuring you of my disposition to serve you I am with considn yr. obt. srt.

            A Hamilton

           Lt. Campbell Smith—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 25 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir
            New-York Novr. 25th. 1799

          I have just received a letter from Lieutenant Richmond, in which I am informed that no Cloathing has yet arrived at Bennington. You will be pleased to inform me immediately what measures you have taken in the case—
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr. ob Servt

            A Hamilton

          Genl. Stevens—


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

            Sir
            N.Y. Nov. 25th 1799

          You have been apprised of the very serious charges which were preferred by Capt. Bruff against Major Rivardi. They were of a nature to render an inquiry indispensable. There did not exist at Niagara nor could be spared from any of the Posts nearer than D’Etroit a sufficient number of Officers to form the Court, and there might have been some difficulty as to adequate intelligence and impartiality. The accusations affecting the honor of a Field Officer, particular care appeared to me to be due to him and to the Service—Hence I concluded to detach for the purpose Major Hoops & Capt. Stille of the Corps of Artillerists, who, together with an Officer on the Spot, might constituted the Court.
          A question respecting indemnification for their Expences occurs which, as an extraordinary case in some respects is submitted to your Judgment upon a certificate annexed to the Acco— This, and the vouchers in support of it are herewith transmitted—
          wi—
          Secy. of War


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

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 25. 99

          I enclose to you a letter from Major Huntingdon of the thirteenth regiment in which he offers a resignation of his commission. I regret the cir that circumstances should have lead led the Major to this step, but as the matter is situated, you will, I trust, see the propriety of accepting I presume you will think it proper to accept the resignation. I request an answer on this subject to know the determination as soon as shall be convenient to you possible—
           S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 25 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Miller, James

            Sir,
            New York Nr 25. 99

          I have omitted giving orders for the repair of the barracks at Carlisle on two grounds—
          It was not contemplated to send more than the tenth regiment to this place, and I supposed that the order for the march of the regiment would have been accompanied with directions for of the necessary requisite repairs. The tenth regiment is under the command of General Pinckney, and I took it for granted that every necessary measure would be directed by that officer. Again I had been given to understand that no repairs the barracks at Carlisle would accommodate a regiment without any repairs. However as the matter is situated it will be proper for you to ascertain whether any and wh repairs are necessary for the accommodation of the 10th. regt. and to direct such as are necessary to be immediately made.
          W—
          Mr. Miller—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Walker, 25 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Walker, John

            Sir,
            New York Nov. 25—99

          I have received your letter of the tenth of this month—
          Your pretensions on the subject of rank have been stated to the Secretary of War with whom it will lie to decide the point.
          I am collecting information as to fit characters for the post of Division Inspector—various circumstances, some of which have no relation are collateral to the merit of the candidates, will govern me on the occasion—
          With &c

            I shall not be unmindful of your application, and altho’ I can not it would be improper in me to give you an expectation of being appointed, yet I shall be glad to receive the recommendations which you speak of from Generals Brooks and Hull.

           Majr Walker—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Cass, 25 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cass, Jonathan

            Sir,
            NY. Nov. 25th. 99

          I have just received your letter of the twenty third of this month—
          From the orders which have been given to Captain Shoemaker, he must, by this time, be well advanced on his march to Pittsburgh. I do not, therefore, think it expedient to issue that comply with your request
          W—
           Major Cass—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Russell Bissell, 25 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bissell, Russell

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 25th. 1799

          I have just received your letter of the 15th inst. and trust that, before this reaches you, Major Bewell will have arrived at Bennington, and you will have reported yourself to him agreeably to your orders—
          With
          Captain Bissel—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Simmons, 25 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Simmons, William

            Sir,
            NY. Nr. 25 99

          I have directed Ebenezer Stevens Esr. to sell the four horses that were purchased for the accommodation of Major Hoops and Captain Stille lately sent on public service to Niagara. I have likewise directed Elias B. Dayton Esr. Contractor for New Jersey to sell a baggage waggon and four horses purchased for Maj the use of Major General Pinckney—
          I mention these things to you as they will be items in the Settlement of accounts—
          Mr. Simmons—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 25 November 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department, November 25. 1799.

          I enclose you an Extract of a letter from James Ryan dated Octr. 26. 1799—and Copy of a letter from Henry Piercy Capt: 8th. U.S. Regiment dated Novr. 7. 1799, that you may take such order relative thereto as you may think proper.
          I am Sir, with respect, Your obedt. servant,

            James McHenry

          Major General Alexander Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 25 November 1799
From: Read, James (d. 1813)
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Jay, November 25, 1799

          Lieut. Osborn informs me that his ill state of health will not possibly admit of his going to Ellis’s island where ye regular attendance of a Physician cannot be had.
          Lt. Stewart has Captn Stille’s permission to take his place and is willing to do so should it meet your approbation
          I am, with great respect your obt. servt.

            James Read
            Captn 2d Regt A&E

          Major Genl. Hamilton

            Fort Jay Novr. 25th 1799


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Wilson, 25 November 1799
From: Wilson, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Cincinnati November the 25th. 1799

          I have this moment recd. your favour of the 20 Ultimo in which I am directed to repair Immediately to Bennington in the state of Vermont to be there employed in the recruiting Service. I should not hesitate a moment in complying. But my present circumstances Will not permit so Soon as is expected. the reason I will inform You.
          some time in June I was requestd by Capt Turner to join him at Fort Fayett, and remaind there untill the 20th of July, at which time I was orderd by him to receive from Lt. Thompson Pay Master to the 2. Regt. (Who was at that time at the point of death, and expird in a very short time), Several months pay which he had received for the troops at Detroit, Fort Wayne and Michilimackinac, and to repair immediately to Detroit with said money, and there report myself to Coll Strong. On my arrival there I was orderd by him to pay out the money in my possession to the troops for whom it was drawn. this duty being completed, I received orders from the Coll. of which the enclosed is an exact coppy. I arrivd at this place on the 19th. Inst. and Expect to be ready to commence in a few days more, to make payment at Forts Washington Wayne & Detroit & Michilimackinac for June July, August Sept & October. this being completed with  (Which shall be expedited by every exertion in my power) I will without delay return to this place for the purpose of obtaining a final Settlement of my accounts with the Depy Pay Master Genl. preparatary to proceeding to the State of Vermont agreeable to Your orders.
          I have the honour Sir to Sign Myself—Your Obedient Sert

            John Wilson Lt
             2 US Regt.

          Major Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Mathew Arbuckle, 25 November 1799
From: Arbuckle, Mathew
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Honbl. Sir,
            Greenbrier Novr. 25th. 1799

          From the Notice by the Secratery at War I found It nesasery for me to Report myself to you, which notice I immediately complied with. and have Reced. a Letter Which from the direction appeared to have Come from your hand, but had no name Signed to it, which I Suspected had been a Neglect, however be that as it may, I can only Inform you as I have before that I am in perfect Readiness I would be glat to have an Immediate answer to this Letter, as it has been a Considerable time since My appointment and have not yet Reced. one Line of Satisfaction, to my Many Letters I would be glad to know when I might be Ordered from his place or in Actual Service here, your Immediate answer to this Letter will in a Singular manner Oblidge your Obed. Humbl. Servt.

            Mathew Arbuckle
            2d. Lt. 3d. U.S. Regt.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Seymour Renick, 25 November 1799
From: Renick, Seymour
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Benington Novbr 25th 1799

          I arived her on the 21st Inst and agreeable to your orders reported myself to the Commanding offiser of this place
          I have the Honor Be you Humble Servt

            Seymour Renick
            Lieut 2d US States Ridgt

          Mayor Genl A. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 25 November 1799
From: Taylor, Timothy
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Danbury Novr. 25th 1799

          On saturday last I had the Honor to recive your favour of the 15th. and have wrote Mr. Chew requesting him, as soon as possable to signify to the secretary of War that he declines his appointment—When the surgeon and mates was appointed to the Regiment the secretary directed, ( me (in case either of them should not accept) to recommend some other Gentlemen for the appointment; since which I have taken the liberty to write him twice requesting Doctr. John Orton of Woodbury might be appointed a Mate, vice Doctr. Spaldin declined; but as yet no appointment has taken place; as I fully believe he would serve with reputation to himself and usefullness to the Public, I beg leave to request your influence with the secretary that he may be appointed—
          I have fixed upon Norwalk for the rendezevous of the recruits in this state, and have wrote the Contractors to make provision for them thier, when that is done, I shall order all the men that are enlisted to be marched to that station—I have this day sent to Camp eleven men under the Command of a Sergeant; four of whome are deserters they came in and gave themselves up of thier own accord and appeared anxious to return to thier duty—deserted last evening one of the late recruits, named John Williams, aged twenty three years & five Months, Gray eyes, brown hair, and dark complexion, had on blew trousers, swansdown Vest and a sailors Jacket, gray or mixd. colour, with rings in his ears; I have sent two men in pursuit of him and flatter my self he will be apprehended—
          I have the Honor to be with the Greatest Respect and esteem your Obedient Servant

            Timo. Taylor

          Honble. A Hamilton Esquire—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 26 November 1799
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Philadelphia November 26th 1799.

          Major Isaac Craig of Pittsburg has for several Years acted as a paymaster to the troops occasionally at Pittsburgh, and constantly to the garrisons of Forts Fayette—Franklin—Le Beouf and Presq’ isle by order of the secretary of war, and has been in the habit of drawing money for those troops and garrisons at the accountants office, and rendering vouchers to the accountant on settlement. The reason that this course has been pursued is, that those posts have always been  considered so distant from the residence of the paymaster General in the western Country, that long delays, and other embarrassments would have attended the business, if the mode above mentioned had not been adopted.
          Major Craig has continued to officiate as Paymaster in the usual way since my return to the seat of Government, excepting, that instead of drawing Money from the Accountant, he has drawn bills on me, and under my instructions these bills are not proper Vouchers for me to render to the Accountant—I therefore Could wish, if it should meet with your Approbation, that you would be pleased to appoint  Major Craig to act as paymaster to the above mentioned places under the discription of “a Special Agent or paymaster to be designated by the secretary of war or the Commanding officer &c.” as set forth in my instructions from the treasury. And I can then put the business into a regular train with him at once.
          I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir Your very Obt Sert

            C: Swan. PM Genl.

          Major General Alexr. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 26 November 1799
From: Stevens, Ebenezer
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major Genl Hamilton
            Sir
            New York 26 Novr. 1799

          In Answer to Your favor of 25th. Inst. I would observe that the cloathing was put on board of an Albany Sloop, the 21st. Inst. and directed to Care of Dr Henshaw Esqr. of that place, whom I advised on receipt thereof to forward them to Elisha Paine Esqr. Bennington, Vermont, with directions for him to deliver them to Major Buel of 2nd. Regimt. Infantry, of recruiting Service.
          The late sickness occasioned it difficult to procure a sufficient number of Taylors to make up the Coats and Vests, I have the whole compliment completed, also for the 3rd. Regimt. and only wait an opportunity to Send them to their respective places of destination.
          I am Sir with respect Your Hble St.

            Ebnr Stevens.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 26 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir:
            New York Novr. 26th. 1799

          I send for your information an extract from a letter of Major Walker on the subject of relative rank. It The thing seems to be a matter of some doubt whether there is to rest on the point whether there is a substantial distinction between the first and second Majors of regiments. The application of Major to pretensions of Major Walker rest upon this point,
          W—
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Ripley, 26 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ripley, John

            Sir,
            NY Nov. 26. 99

          I have received your letter of the nineteenth instant.
          It is regular that any representation which you may have to make concerning that part of the regiment which is in Winter Quarters should come thro’ the Commanding Officer of the brigade. Having then the opinion and observations of the Commanding Officer I shall be better able to judge of the propriety of measures that are proposed—
          Major Walker Ripley


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Brock, 26 November 1799
From: Brock, Joseph
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fredericksburg, Novr. 26th. 1799—

          Inclosed you will receive the proceedings of a General Court Martial, of which I had the honour to preside.
          Should you discover, in our proceedings, too much lenity; I hope you may ascribe it to the peculiar Situation that Recruiting Officers are placed in; and not want of a due Sense, that crimes of Such magnitude, Should be punished, in the most exemplary manner In the Instance of TruslerSome mitigating circumstances appeared which was not admited to Record.
          Your letter of the fourth of October, addressed to Major Bradley, was by his directions opened. Your order to the Major, directing him to nominate Some Officer to act as pay Master Protem I have observed, and In the absence of the Major, beg leave to mention Lieut. Merriwether Lewis as an Officer of merit and Integrity. I also forward you the Monthly Return, of the Recruiting Parties of the fourth Regiment, for October, and beg leave to suggest that provided the appointment of Lieut. Lewis should meet your approbation, that It would be the most eligible plan, for him to attend personally the office of the Pay Master Generally Immediately, for the purpose of taking on, our Muster and pay Rolls, and receiving the money.
          I have the honour to be Sir your Obt Set

            Jos Brock. Capt.
            4th Regt. & Superintg. ——

            Note, be pleas’d direct to me at Stanton

            J. B


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Landais, 27 November 1799
From: Landais, Philip de
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            fort McHenry novbr. 27th. 99.

          I was yesterday honored with the favour of your Letter of the 19th. instant.
          I immediately present you, my most respectful thankfulness and pray you to be So kind, Sir, as to ascribe the freedom of my last proceeding to the great desire I have to prove myself, as  useful, as it is in my power, to the country, which has granted me with an asylum, a new existence.
          I am conscious that every promotion, ought to be regulated, according to military laws, and that personnel considerations, can not be yield to, without Breaking through the general rules, established in the army; therefore, I would be very Sorry, if By my Solliciting an advancement, I could be endangered to lose the Friendship of my Comrades; but my having heard, that the Captains of our Regiment, were to be promoted as Majors in the Second regimt. was the motive of my troubling you, and I considered this favour, as an happy presage for the Lieutenants of the 1st. Regiment, who by the date of their commission, were entitled, with as much propriety to aspire likewise, at their being promoted as Captains of the 2d. Regiment, in preference to the Lieutenants of that corps.
          but now, that I am persuaded of the contrary, I hope that, My General, can not have been displeased, with my asking of him Such a preferment, which favour, however, I Still beg leave to request, Supposing that the President and Senate do create (by a mutual conscent) a fourth Battalion to the 2d. Regimt. of artillery, which if the case, I could be appointed in it, (as one of the captains) through your interest, without my giving cause to any Jalousy whatsoever: because my Situation, will then Be what that of Capt. Wadsworth herefore was.
          thus, sir, I repose an entire confidence in your Justice and great credit.
          I will endeavour to deserve more and more your protection by my Zeal in performing my duty, and I may assure you, that you will never repent to have favoured me, happy if you will always believe me, worthy of your Esteem.
          I am with the greated respect and consideration Sir, yours, most obedient and humble Servt.

            P: de Landais 1st. Lt
            1st. R. Arts.

          Major General Alexander Hamilton Comder. in Chf. of the U.S. Army.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 27 November 1799
From: Parker, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Camp near Harpers ferry 27th Novr 1799

          I take the Liberty to Inclose Two letters of Recommendation in favour of Mr. Wm Hedgeman Thom
          I have no personal Acquaintance with the young Gentleman but from the Characters of the Gentlemen who have Recommended him I presume he woud make a Valuable officer
          As Genl Pinckney has not arrived I must Beg leave again to solicit you to have the Vacancies in my Regt filled as I am anctious to compleat the Regiment this winter. You will also verry much oblige me by having the arrangement of the Officers sent on—
          with the Highest Respect I have the Honor to be Sir Your Obedt Servt

            Thomas Parker


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Simmons, 27 November 1799
From: Simmons, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Department of War Accountants office November 27th. 1799

          I do myself the honor of acknowledging the receipt of your letter dated the 25th. Inst.; and of informing that the proper steps will be taken for charging the persons therein mentioned with the amount of the sales you have directed when it shall have been ascertained
          I am with respect Sir Your Mo Obd Servt

            Wm. Simmons

          Major General Alexander Hamilton New York


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 28 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New York November 28 1799

          I have received your letter of the 28th. referring to the copy of one antecedent. You will take measures to complete the supply of boards and Nails to Twenty thousand Boards and Eighteen hundred Weight of Nails. But you will make known that this is to be the utmost extent of the supply and that no objects must be undertaken which will require more. Considering that the Hutts for non Comd. officers and privates are relative to full regiments and that a considerable deficiency exists & must continue, though decreasing, through the Winter, the Supernumerary hutts may be made to answer the additional objects presented, or a proportional number of hutts may be omitted to be built. You will please to be explicit to the Commanding Officer—Boards for the floors of nC officers and privates cannot be allowed
          Yr Obed Ser

            A Hamilton

          E Stevens Esqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 28 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York Novr. 28. 99

          Col. Taylor informs me that he has recommended Doctor John Orton as Surgeon’s Mate in his regiment in place of Doctor Spaldin who declines serving in that capacity.
          From the manner in appearance of this Gentleman, and from manner in which Colonel Taylor speaks of him this Gentleman, I should suppose him to be perfectly worthy of the post—
          With great respect
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Taylor, 28 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Taylor, Timothy

            Sir,
            New York Novr. 28th. 1799

          I have just received your letter of the twenty fifth instant, and have recommended Doctor Orton to the Secretary of War as Surgeon’s Mate in your regiment. You
          I would thank you to send the descriptions of Deserters in future on separate pieces of paper—
          With great consideration
          Col. Taylor—


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

            Sir.
            War department November 28. 1799.

          I have received your letter of the 25 instant enclosing one from Major Huntington in which he offers the resignation of his Commission.
          You will be pleased to inform Major Huntington that the President accepts his resignation, but at the same time regrets that any circumstances should deprive the Army of his services.
          I have not yet received the arrangement of the relative rank of the Captains and Subalterns of the thirteenth regiment—of course I am unacquainted with the name of the person who is to succeed Major Huntington.
          I am Sir with great respect Your obed. Servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 28 November 1799
From: Parker, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Camp Near Harpers ferry 28 Novr. 1799

          The land purchased for public use has lately Been Surveyed—It Contains one hundred & ninety Six Acres & 18 poles Amounting to Two Thousand one hundred & Seventy Two dollars & one third which money is made payable the first day of Jany next—
          I am Sorry to be Troublesome to you But I must Request you Sir to write to the proper authority & Request that the Contract that has been made may be fullfilled
          with the Highest Respect I have the honor to be Sir Your Obed Servt

            Thomas Parker


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Theodore Meminger, 29 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Meminger, Theodore

            Sir,
            New York Nov. 29—99

          The arrangement which I had contemplated for the bringing on of the drummer and boys belonging to Capt. Bishop’s company, from certain circumstances, has failed. Captain Eddens informs me that the eldest of the lads is very trustworthy, and you will give him the charge of  bringing on the o  you will give him, during the march, the charge of the others. You have been heretofore informed as to of the places where provisions can be drawn, and you will give such directions on that point to these persons as may be necessary—
          Lt. Meminger—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Williamson, 30 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Williamson, Benjamin

            Sir,
            New York Nov. 30. 99

          There is being, at present, no Clothier General to the Army of the United States, and I write to have to request that you will undertake the performance of in this district the duties which are attached to that office.
          The business will consist in receiving and forwarding returns of the articles that may be wanted in different quarters for the use of the troops.
          These returns will be sent to you by the Regimental Pay Masters and by the special Agents who act with Detachments of the Army. The Commanding Officers present of the Regiments or detachments will countersign the returns, and where there is no special agent with a detachment, the return will be transmitted made by the Commanding Officer himself alone—You are to apply yourself for the articles required to Mr. Hodgdon the Superintendant of Military Stores, and also to Ebenezer Stevens Esr. the Agent of the War department in this State who has occasionally some of the articles in his charge—To these Gentlemen you will send the returns after having examined them and ascertained that the  quantity called for is that which are allowed by laws they are comformable to law.
          You will forward the returns after having examined them and ascertained that they are conformable to law, to Mr. Hodgdon the Superintendant of Military Stores or to Ebenezer Stevens Esr. who the agent for the War Department in this State who has occasionally some of the articles in his possession.
          Mr. Hodgdon the Superintendant of Military Stores is charged with the business of providing these supplies—The Agent of the War Dept. in this State, Ebenr. Stevens Esr. has some of the Articles occasionally in his possession. and To these Gentlemen you will address yourself.
          It will be necessary to see that the returns are promptly complied with, and I shall rely on your attention to this point. It will be proper that you be informed by the persons to whom you forward send the returns that the articles are forwarded and by the Regimenta Paymasters or Special Agents that they are received. I shall expect to be apprized of any delays or failures that may occur in the transmission of the Clothing.
          The sllo laws do not annex these duties to your office, and therefore as I can no compensation is provided for the case. It will however be reasonable in itself and consistent with the analogy of practice to make a compe make an allowance, and I shall write to the S of War on the subject
          C. Willn


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Henry W. Ludlow, 30 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ludlow, Henry W.

            Sir,
            N York Nov. 30th. 99

          I have received your letter of the twenty seventh instant, but have, as yet, no authority to direct the instruments which you speak of to be provided.
          With consideration &c
          Lieutenant Ludlow—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jabez Huntington, 30 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Huntington, Jabez

            Sir,
            N York Nov. 30. 99

          I have just received a letter from the S of War in which he informs me that the President accepts your resignation, but regrets that any circumstances the should deprive the army of your services.
          With great con—
          Major Huntingdon


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 30 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 30. 99

          I have just received a letter from your letter of the twenty eighth, and have informd Major Huntingdon that the President accepts his resignation.
          The arrangement of relative rank of the Captains and Subalterns of the thirteenth regiment is not definitively settled. As soon as it shall be settled I will communicate it to you.
          I am just informed by Major Hunt that Captain Daniel Britt died at Fort Wayne on the twenty third of October—
          Enclosed is a copy of a letter which I have written to Captain General the Williamson the deputy Pay Master General in this district. It appears to be now As the laws do not annex to his office the duties which I have called him to perform they must be considered as an extra service. It appears to me therefore to be reasonable in itself, and consistent with the analogy of practice to allow an extra compensation—
          W—
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John De Barth Walbach, 30 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Walbach, John De Barth

            Sir,
            NY. Nov. 30. 1799

          As soon as Captain Ellery shall return from Philadelphia you will proceed to the Head Quarters of General Pinckney which will be for the Winter are somewhere in the vicinity of Harper’s ferry.
          Upon your arrival you will report yourself to General Pinkney for further orders.
          You will be entitled to compensation during your journey march and untill your arrival according to the Rules promulged in the General orders of the second first of June—
          You will inform the Adjutant General of this order—
          You will make out an account in conformity with these rules I will give you an order on General Stevens for the money—
          You will inform the Adjutant General of this order to come.
          W Considn.
          Lt. Walbach—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 30 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Buell, John H.

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 30th. 99

          Col. Stevens informs me that the clothing for your detachment except coats and vests was put on board  an Albany sloop on the ——— of ———, that it was directed to the care of Doctor Henshaw who was advised on the receipt of it to have it forwarded to Elisha Paine Esqr of Bennington, with directions and to request, that Gentleman to cause it to be immediately delivered to you—The coats and vests are now completed, and will be forwarded without delay.
          With great con
          Major Bewell—


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

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

          I wrote you on the 30th of last September, and enclosed you my pass from Brigadier General Wilkinson; since which I have seen an order from the secretary of war, directing all absent officers to report themselves, to you, by Letter without delay, and all those who do not report by the first of January, will be presumed to have resigned their commissions; in consequence of that order, and fearing that you have not received my report, I have now enclosed you a Duplicate.
          I have the honor, to remain; Sir, With very great respect, your most Obdt. Servt.

            Jacob Kingsbury Major
            2nd US Regiment Infantry

          Major General Hamilton


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

            Sir,
            War Department November 30. 1799

          I enclose you a letter of appointment for Doctr. John Orton Junr. as Surgeons Mate in the thirteenth regiment vice Spaulding which you will be pleased to have forwarded.
          I am Sir with great Respect Your obed Servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Rickard, 30 November 1799
From: Rickard, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            State of Tennessee Nashville 30th. Novr. 1799—

          I have the honor to Report—In May last I left Loftus’s heights by leave of General Wilkinson to visit Knoxville in order to settle my public accounts with Colonel David Henley—as paymaster protem to the Militia, during Mr. Blounts Government of the Territory South West of the Ohio—On my departure I received an order from the General to recruit if practicable, and to send the Recruits forward by Eights and Tens—as there are no boats decending the waters of this Country untill this month or later for want of sufficent water—I could not comply with my orders—The rivers are now rising fast—and in a few days I shall embark my Recruits for the Army on the Mississippi—they amount to Sixteen in number—I have ordered Lieutenant John Alexander Davidson of the first Regiment—to take charge of them this Gentleman has been very long sick with the bilious fever—
          I beg leave to remark—that I have written several letters to General Wilkinson conformable to his directions and received no answers—therefore I have thought proper to acquaint your Excelly I wish your leave to visit Philadelphia this winter in order to settle my accounts with the accountant of the department of war—and as I never received a furlough in twenty odd years service except a part of the time since I left the Mississippi—I hope you will indulge my last request—
          I have the honor to be with great Esteem Sir Your Excellencys Very Humble Servant

            Wm. Rickard
            Captn. 3d. Regt.

          His Excellency, Alexander Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Gibson, 1 December 1799
From: Gibson, Francis
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Carlisle 1st Decr. 99.

          I beg leave to inform you that I am better of the Fever which I caught while at Fort Mifflin but am very much troubled with a Severe cough attended with Night Fevers and Sweats—from the exertions I am making for the recovery of my health I have reason to hope I shall Soon be able to return to my duty and you may rest assured that I shall not remain here one day after the State of my health will admit of my return to Fort Mifflin
          I have the Honor to be with esteem your obedient Servant

            Francis Gibson Lieut
            2d. Regt. Artilerists & Engineers

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 1 December 1799
From: Hamtramck, John F.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Pittsburgh, December 1st. 1799

          Enclosed is a Copy of my last Letter to Brigadier General Wilkinson, and of the Brigade Return—
          I have the honor to be with very great Respect, your Most Obedt. and very Humble Servt.

            J F Hamtramck

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Brock, 1 December 1799
From: Brock, Joseph
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Stanton Decr. 1st. 1799.

          I have the honor to inclose you the monthly return for September this woud have been previously forwarded had, not, have Suppos’d that Major Bradley, had Sent them On before I assum’d the Command.
          the Return for November will forwarded as Soon as Capt. Grayson’s is received, the troops under my Command are comfortably Canton’d 2 miles from, this place, We however Suffer very much for want of Clothing, & entirely destitute of money for the purpose of Carrying On the recruiting Service I hope this, Evil may soon be remedyed
          I have the honor to be Sir yr. Ob Sert.

            Jo Brock Capt.
            Comy. Detatchmt.
            4 Regt.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 1 December 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Camp Decr. 1st. 1799.

          The Bearer Mr. Nathaniel Baldwin is the young Gentleman who, some time past, I forwarded recommendation in favor of, from Poughkeepsie—he is so solicitous to enter the service, that he has resided with the regiment as a Voluntier for 3 weeks past, and proposed remaining with the Winter, his conduct has been perfectly correct, and is a promissing young man, he is the only one, I have yet made my mind up relative to, so as to feel easy in recommending, as a Cadet in the regiment, I wish he may receive the appointment and am assured it will be agreable to the respectable officers of the Regt.
          I have the honor to be, Sir, with great respect Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith 12th. Regt


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Williamson, 2 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Williamson, Benjamin

            Sir.
            New York Decr. 2nd. 1799

          You will ascertain the sum due to Major Bewell for pay, subsistence and forage, and take immediate measures for having it paid delivered to him.
          Lieutenant Richmond acts as Pay and Quarter Master to the Detachment at Benington, and you can will employ him as your agent in the payment of the money—
          W—
          Capt. Williamson


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jacob Kingsbury, 2 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Kingsbury, Jacob

            Sir,
            New York Decemr 2nd. 99

          I have received your letters of the thirtieth of September and of the thirtieth of November, and am obliged to you by the polite expressions which are personal to me.
          It is impossible that you should have leave of absence for so long a period as that you speak of—You will therefore hold yourself in readiness to enter upon service on the first of April next—At that time you will report yourself to me.
          With great considn I am, Sir yr. obt Ser

            A Hamilton

          Major Kingsbury—


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

            Sir,
            NY. D. 2. 99—

          Enclosed are some letters in recommendation of Mr Samuel Welsh who in anxious to obtain an appointment in the army.
          Mr. Welsh states to me that he has been in debt, but has settled with his creditors and obtained a discharge—
          This fact I should supose ought to be well ascertained before an apppointment is bestowed
          W—
          S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Taylor, 2 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Taylor, Timothy

            Sir,
            NY. Der. 2nd. 1799

          Enclosed is a letter of Appointment for Doctor John Orton as Surgeon’s Mate in your Regiment—
          W—
          Col. Taylor—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, [2] December [1799]
From: Graves, Rufus
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Exeter December 2, 1799

          In a circular letter of the 19th. of June last I was informed that as soon as recruits should reach the Regimental rendezvous they must be definitively mustered, and that that duty was assigned to me with the aid of a surgeon. After the troops were ordered to Oxford without first having been convened at the regimental rendezvous—I was in doubt whether the duty of Mustering as aforesaid was still expected of me—
          But not having been informed that an Inspector had been appointed, I went on to Oxford, and with the aid of Doctor Blake surgeon of the 14th. Regiment attended to the mustering of the recruits raised for the 16 regiment according to the direction in said letter—Three only were disapproved of and discharged one for ulcered legs, one for epileptic fitts & one for a rupture
          The moving of the troops to Oxford has Given a very great check to the recruiting servic in the 16th. Circle—It has operated very much against the progress of the business in two respects. In the first place no soldiers are seen at the respective rendezvous in uniforms to invite by their Soldier like appearance and intreaties their fellow citizens to come and join their corps—and in the second place the most extravagant reports have been industriously circulated, by the enemies of the established army relative to the treatment of the troops at Oxford. These reports, though utterly false, at the distance of one, or two, or three hundred miles are currently believed—
          As the hutts that have been erected at Oxford for the 16th. Regt. are completely full there being not less than eighteen or twenty in a room, I would suggest for your consideration whether it would not be for the advantage of the recruiting service, to continue the recruits that have been recently inlisted, and those that may be inlisted during the winter months at the respective recruiting rendezvous untill the opening of the Spring—
          I would further suggest for your consideration whether it would not be for the benefit of the recruiting service, and also for the general improvement of the Officers to shift the Officer occasionally from the encampment to the recruiting service, and from the recruiting service to the encampment so however as always to leave a suitable number of them at the encampment—
          Difficulties have arisen in the minds of company Officers relative to making and certifying their monthly Muster Rolls. They do not see how they can certify the real state of their companies according to the directions of the paymaster & deputy paymaster General, when one part of the Company is at Oxford and the other at the Rendezvous at the distance of two hundred miles from thence—
          I wait you decision and direction as to these points—
          I have the honor to be sir with very great respect Sir Your Obedient sert.

            R Graves Lt Col. Com. 16th US Regt

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, 2 December 1799
From: Graves, Rufus
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Exeter Decr 2d. 1799

          Discharged Decr. 2d. 1799 for the disability of ulcerd legs and being a foreigner Maurice O. Quill aged thirty four years five feet 7 1/2 inches high born in Ireland town of Dubling blue eyes brown hair, light complexion enlisted Augt. 10th. 99 at Providence by Capt. George Tillinghast his disability easy to be discoverd, no certificate of naturalization appeard was produced—
          Discharged also for the disability of epileptic fitts and being a foreigner Lewis Le Mark aged twenty six years five feet 10 inches high, born in Canada blue eyes black hair dark complexion enlisted Sept. 24 at Burlington, by Capt. George Woodward—It is probable that  the disability was not discoverable at the time of enlistment—But no certificates of naturalization have been produced—
          Discharged likewise for the disability of rupture Ebenezer Fuller aged twenty two years & eight month five feet eight inches high—born in Vermont, County of Windham & town of Rockingham, blue eyes Brown hair, light complexion enlisted 29th. Oct. 99 at Newbury by Capt. George Woodward—Uncertain whether this disability was discoverable at the time of enlistment

            R Graves Lt Col. Com. 16th US Regt


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

            Sir,
            NY. Decr. 3rd. 1799

          I send you a copy of a letter from Mr. Wilson who formerly belonged to the army If the wish which he expresses could be complied with consistently with the interests and rules of the service, it would give me pleasure.
          W—
           S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 3 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Miller, James

            Sir,
            New York Decr. 3. 1799

          Lieutenant Fergus has been put under marching orders for Alexandria in Virginia, but there has been so great a delay in the business that he will probably not set out before the Spring—
          You will take care that he be provided with all necessaries when he the means of transportation whenever he shall commence his march—
          The Detachment which the Officer commands contains between twenty and thirty men, and is stationed at Wilmington in N Carolina
           Jas Miller Er


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, 3 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wilkinson, James

            Sir,
            NY. Decr. 3. 99

          The Secretary of War has enquired of me the day on which Captain Pope died, and I would thank you to enable me to give him the information which he calls for.
          W—
           G Wilkinson—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William North, 3 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: North, William

            Sir,
            N. York Decr. 3d. 1799

          You will please to order a General Court Martial to be immediately held at Fort Jay for the trial of such persons as may be brought before it, of which Captain Eddens is to be President and Lieut. Evans Judge advocate for
          With great &c


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Wilson, 3 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wilson, William

            Sir:
            New York Decr. 3rd. 99

          I have received your letter of the sixth of October, and should be happy to see you reinstated in the army in a situation that would be agreeable to you. As however it is not contemplated to mak encrease the number of Horse it will be impossible for you to come into that corps except as Junior Second Lieutenant, which I presume would hardly be consistent with your views—I have written to the Sey of War on the subject of your request generally
           Mr. Wilson—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Smith, 3 December 1799
From: Smith, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear General,
            Charleston Decr. 3d. 1799.

          The sickly situation of South Carolina, & especially of Charleston, which appeared to me to be the point for assembling the Officers, selected in this State for the 5th. Regiment, prevented me from calling them together, sooner than the first of Novr. But the uncommon warmth of the weather was such, that a meeting did not take place untill the 10th. which was the day that I arrived in Charleston, & on the 11th. was taken with the prevailing fever, & from which my recovery was for a considerable time, doubtful.
          During my illness, I directed Major Rutledge to proceed to the election of a Paymaster, & from his Report I found Lt. Willm. Taylor, was unanimously elected, by the Officers present, & he met my approbation, as I have the highest opinion of his integrity, & ability—Major Rutledge was requested to report to you this election, which Report I hope will come safe to hand—
          Lt. Taylor was directed to wait on Mr. William Crafts the Agent to the War Department, & report to him the persons whom he meant to offer for his Sureties, for his approbation, and to forward on to the Paymaster General — his bond with Sureties approved by Mr. Crafts, together with the Oath of Office as soon as possible—I have likewise directed him, to report to me his Sureties, which as soon as I receive, I will forward for your approbation—
          Your several letters enclosed to me, under cover to Majr. Genl. Pinckney, I have now before me, & have read them with attention—I have only to regret that the sickly situation of this place, together with my own indisposition, have prevented me from attending to them sooner. If it is consistant with military rule, may I be indulged in appointing from my Subaltern Officers, an Adjutant & Quarter Master pro-tem: This indulgence is requested from an idea of the impossibility of my being acquainted with the merits of the Officers, as the selection is made from the States of South Carolina, Georgia, & Kentuckey, & untill I have orders to convene them in Regiment, this cannot be known—Further instructions on this part of my duty will be acceptable—with regard to the Regimental Rendezvous, & the Sub Recruiting Circles that you direct, & which you are pleased to have in some measure to my discretion, I have endeavor’d to fix  them, in such manner as from my own experience I think most likely to promote, & facilitate the Recruiting—The enclosed report will inform you of the place fixed for the Regimental Rendezvous, & the Six Sub Circles, for the Companies to be raised in this State, which I hope will meet with your approbation—I have alter’d the arrangement from the one handed me from Genl. Pinckney, from a conviction that Recruits could not be obtain’d from some of the Circles therein, fixed—
          I have written to Majr. James Armstrong, to fix the Recruiting Circles in Georgia, & to make the Town of Augusta in Georgia, his Subrendezvous, & to report to me as soon as possible—I have directed Capt. William Dangerfield to fix the Sub Circles in Kentuckey & to report likewise to me. As soon as these Reports are receiv’d they will be forwarded to your Head Quarters—
          The unpleasant Situation, that I am placed in with regard to the two companies to be raised in Kentuckey, from the distance, between these two States, induces me to suggest to the Inspector General, that if it does not militate with against the good rule of the service, it would be much easier to make an appropriation of these two Companies, out of the Funds which the Government may have in that part of the Union, than to supply them from the Regimental Fund established in Charleston—This arrangement, will certainly curtail the expence of raising & equipping them, as there is little, if any communication between this State & Kentuckey, & the exp transportation of Cloathing &c, could only be made at an enormous expence—I am confident, that the knowledge of these circumstances, will have their it’s due weight on the mind of the Inspector General, & I hope, will approve of my idea, as the only one which can present the prospect of our getting these two companies, within any reasonable time—
          I am sorry to inform you that most of the 2d. Lieutenants selected for the Six Companies in this State, have either declined accepting their or resigned, their Appointment—I have in consequence reported them to Major Genl. Pinckney & to Brigr. Genl. Washington, three young gentlemen to fill vacancies—viz—John Roger Fenwicke, to the 8th. 1st Leiutcy. which is vacant—George Kershaw, & Jacob Miers, to the rank of 2d. Lts. I am the more desirous of having these gentlemen appointed, as I have their positive assurances that they will accept if nomi appointed—
          Before I close, permit me Sir, to suggest the propriety of the Roster of Officers of the 5th. Regt. which you were pleased to enclose me, standing as it was originally fixed by Genls. Pinckney & Washington—I desire no alterations in the respective grades of the Officers, & they appear satisfied, with their respective Ranks—
          I have the honor to be dear Sir, with great respect & esteem Your Most Obt Servt.

            John Smith
            Lt Colo Comdg.

          The Honble Major Genl Hamilton Inspector General to the Army of the U States


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 3 December 1799
From: Eddins, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Jay 3d. December 1799

          Since my departure from New York this morning, I have received a letter from Captain Reed, by Corpl McKey belonging to Capt. Inglesols Company informing of me that he had been ordered by you to send by the first safe opportunity Zacheriah Fenetter to Wespoint, this man is one of those that I mentioned to you this morning as being under Guard on this Iseland for Desertion if it is your desire that he be sent up under the care of the Corpl whom Capt Inglesol has sent down for him you will be pleased to write me word—
          I am Sir with respect your most Obdt Huml Servant

            Saml. Eddins Captain
             2nd Regimt. Arts. & Engs.
            Commandant
            Fort Jay


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 3 December 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Camp Decr. 3d. 1799.

          I have the pleasure to inform you, that the non Commissioned Officers and soldiers of this Brigade, are under cover, & the Cantoonment in a state, to shelter them, from the inclemency of the season, our supplies tho’ tardy in the first instance, have finally, enabled me with some exertion, to produce comfort, content and satisfaction to the Troops, they continue in harmony and perfect good humour, the officers, with myself are still generally in tents, we shall progressively strike them, as our hutts are finished, I shall, as I ought, be the last in the field, of course there will be no murmurs.
          I wish your instructions, relative to windows for the Soldiers Hutts, I think six pairs in each room in front, will be sufficient; Colo. Stevens not having forwarded any, I have desired the Contractor to supply the officers agreable to Colo. Steven’s first calculation, your instructions to me, or the Contractor on this subject, will be very acceptable.
          You will excuse the trouble I have given you, by my repeated communications, and do me the justice to believe, that my exertions and interference with the department of others, in procuring materials sprung from the real necessity of care, and not from any disposition to step out of my proper sphere, I trust however, what I have done will meet with your approbation, as the comfort and accommodation of troops have thereby been more properly promoted, without any material additional expence to the public and I trust every transaction bears the mark of correctness and public economy, which the situation of things admit of—I have the honor to be Sir, With great respect Your most Obdt. Humble Sert.

            W. S. Smith 12th. Regt


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

            Sir,
            NY Decr. 4. 99

          An investigation of the charges exhibited against Captain White resulted in a conviction that there had been no criminal or improper intention on the part of this officer, but, on the contrary, that what he did proceeded from a laudable zeal for the Service.
          It appears to me I am of opinion however that his conduct was imprudent in as much as it furnished a pretext for accusation, and the example of a proceeding liable in it’s nature to abuse.
          You will be pleased to inform Capt White of — of the above—
          W—
          Col. Ogden—


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

            Sir,
            NY. Decr. 4. 99

          Since Lieut. Smith declined acting as Pay Master to the troops at Staunton I have recommended another person for the place. I know not whether an appointment has yet been made—Captain Brock nominates mentions, Lieutenant Merewether Lewis as well ca fitted for the Post—If an appointment has not yet been made I should suppose Lt. Lewis to be a very fit suitable character—
          Caleb Swan


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Isaac Craig, 4 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Craig, Isaac

            Sir,
            NY. Decr. 4th—99

          You will be pleased to take charge as Pay master, of the Forts Fayette, Franklin, Le Beof and Presq’ Isle, or of such of them as may have garrisons. You will receive your instructions from the Deputy Pay Master General to the Western army, and from the Pay Master General.
          W—
          Major Craig


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Brock, 4 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Brock, Joseph

            Sir,
            NY. Decr. 4. 99

          I have received your letter of the 26th. of November.
          A person has already been no propoposed to be nominated as Pay Master Genl to the detachment under your Command, and I presume — the nomination has been confirmed by the Pay Master General acted upon.
          Should this not be the case I have no objection to Lieutenant Lewis, and will recommend him Lieut Lewis for the place—
          W—
          Capn. Brock—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel White, 4 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: White, Samuel

            Sir,
            NY. Der 4. 99

          Your letter of the 21st of November with its enclosure has been delivered to me—
          I have written to Col. Ogden on the subject of the charges exhibited agt. you
          Captain White—


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

            Sir,
            NY. D. 5. 99

          I send for your information an extract from Col. Rice’s letter of the 20th of November.
          Col. Rice strongly recommends, Moses Breckett as a Cadet in your his regiment— I know Two persons have already been proposed as Cadets in this regiment, and it is not contemplated I know to appoint more than two at the present juncture—But the merits of Mr Breckett can be considered when the period arrives for the appointing of the full number of Cadets.
          Enclosed are some proceedings of Courts Martial, and extracts from Col Burbecks letter of the 26th. of October which I send for your information—
          W—
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Taylor, 5 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Taylor, Timothy

            Sir,
            New York Decembr 5, 1799

          I have carefully considered the arrangement transmitted me in your letter of the first of November with the aid of some collateral lights. Circumstances appear to have had weight in your arrangement which have not as much force influence in this arrangement which weigh less in my mind than some other considerations—Hence I am disposed to vary it in several particulars. Inclosed is an arrangement which according to my present information is in my judgment an improvement preferable and which I shall establish, unless there should be good reasons against it of which I am not apprised. But before I definitively adopt it, I shall be glad to hear from you on the subject—
          With great consideratn I am Sir Your obed ser
           Col Taylor


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Hunewell, 5 December 1799
From: Hunewell, Richard
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Portland 5th Decr 1799

          Major Jones & Capt Pynchon of my Regt have requested me to mention them to the proper Department as Candidates for Inspectors.
          I have already given you the character of these Gentlemen, they have both had a liberal education, & men of talents, who stand high in my estimation.
          I have the honor to be with great respect sir Yr Obedt huml Servt.

            Richard Hunewell Lt Coll.
            15th Regt. Infantry

          Alexr Hamilton Esqr. Majr. Genl & Insr. Genl. U.S. Army N York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Riker, 5 December 1799
From: Riker, Richard
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            New York, December 5, 1799

          Pardon the liberty I take in recommending to you by letter the bearer of this Mr. John A Wynants, who I understand will receive an appointment in the land service if sanctioned by your approbation—I feel the strongest assurance that his conduct would be such as to satisfy any expectations you may form of his fidelity Activity & patriotism—I am myself sensible however, that my opinion has but little (if any) claim to your attention, whatsoever it may receive on this  or on any other occasion I shall endeavour to encrease & preserve it.
          With sentiments of the greatest Respect & Esteem I beg leave to subscribe Myself your most Obt. Servant

            Rich: Riker

            New York 5 Decr 1799

          Genl. Hamilton—