Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 1 November 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department 1. November 1799—

          The enclosed paper has been just handed to me by Governor Howell with a request that it might be forwarded to the persons who would settle the relative rank of the Officers of the eleventh regiment, it being supposed necessary in order to determine the rank of Captains Brooks and Faulkner—Should you think it proper, you will transmit it accordingly—
          I have the honor to be with great respect Your obed. Servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 1 November 1799
From: Miller, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Trenton Novr. 1st. 1799—

          I have by this Post wrote to Genl. John Swan of Baltimore to procure Transportation for the Company under Lt. Muhlenburgh for Norfolk and have also wrote him to apply to Mr. Swan for that purpose—I have the honor to be with Great Respect—Your Very Hble. Servant

            Jas Miller
            Agt. Qr Mr Genl

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Webb, 1 November 1799
From: Webb, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Majr. Genl. Hamilton.
            Sir.
            Savannah Novemr. 1st. 1799—

          Having lately heard that a Publication had appeared in the Charleston Gazette requiring the Officers that served under Genls. Wayne & Wilkinson to report themselves to you, I have hasten’d to inform you, that I have been for some time past at this place, on the Recruiting Service by order of Lieut. Colo. Commdt Henry Gaither—Inclosed, I transmit, you a — of the Detachment & Recruits under my Command, for the Month of October 1799—Returns of those heretofore sent to the Garrison, as well as of the different Detachments of Recruits marched thither will, I presume be forwarded by Colo. Gaither—
          The fatal fever that hath for some time kept the Country people at a distance, disappears as the cold weather approaches, & we may soon hope for better success in our Line—
          With respect I am your Mo: Obdt.

            John. F. Webb Commdt.
            Rendez: Savannah


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 1 November 1799
From: Taylor, Timothy
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Danbury Novr. 1st 1799—

          I have the Honor to inclose to you a list of the Officers in the 13th Regt with a concise statement of thier pretentions to Rank Viz—Capt. Meigs states that he served in the Continental Army as a first Lieut. from the 15th of Feby 1778 to the close of the War—Capt. Sanford, that he was a Sergt. five years in the Army and that he was discharged as such with the badge of Merit, and has since been a Capt. in the Militia—
          Capt. Ranney states that he served during the War, was discharged a Corporal with the badge of Merit, and has since held the Commissions of Capt. & Major in the Militia of this state—
          Capt. Benjamin was a Lieut. in the Artillery and resigned Novr. 1780 as appears from Genl. Knox Certifycate stating that he had conducted himself as a good Officer and that his resignation was occationed by the state of his private affairs which would not admit of his continuing in service—Capt. Copeland states that he served during the war and was Honorably discharged—
          Capt. Blakesley that he was drum Major in the Army and has since Commanded a Company of Militia—Captains Root, Bulford, & Young state that they have held Ensns. Lieuts. & Capts. Commissions in the Militia—
          Lieuts. Waugh, & Beers was Sergeants in the Army and discharged as such with the badge of Merit Lieuts. Cheney, Hurd, & Harrison, state that they have been Lieuts. in the Militia; Lieuts. Waters Clark, Knox, Moseley, Gallup, Eells, Ruggles & Brunson make no pretentions to Rank from any former Services—
          Salmon Clark & Peeter N Brinnsmade was Sergts. in the Corps of Artillerists & Engineers, as appears by thier Warrants and discharges dated at West Point July 1797—
          Lieut. Allyn that he has been an Ensign in the Levies—Lieuts. Gordon, Henman, Tracy, Smith and Noyce, have no pretentions to make—
          did I suppose that Commissions in the Militia would be taken into consideration in determining the rank of the Officers I should be have been more perticular in stateing them at this time—As I presume it will be impossable to give sattisfaction to all, in establishing the Rank, and as you may think propper make alterations in the list I have inclosed, I request they may not be informed that the arrangment of Rank has been made by me—
          I Have the Honor to be with the Greatest Respect your Obedient Servant—

            Timo. Taylor

            NB I should esteem it a favour if you would inform me wheather Sergeants (that are deserving) would be considered as propper candidates for the appointment of Cadets—

          Honble. A Hamilton Esquire—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 2 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 2nd. 1799

          I enclose to you a letter for Lieutenant Campbell Smith appointing him Paymaster to the troops at Staunton for now under the command of Captain Brock. It is more most consistent with my general plan to appoint on such service an officer who is distinct different from the Corps with which he is to act one who has the command of the party.
          You will be pleased, before you do business with Lieut Smith, to shew the letter to the Secretary of War and obtain his sanction.
          With great con.
           Cab Swan Esqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Campbell Smith, 2 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, Campbell

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 2nd. 1799

          It is my wish that you would act as Pay Master to the troops not at Staunton formerly commanded by M now under the command of Captain Brock. Should you accept you will be pleased, after making the necessary arrangements with the Pay Mr Gl. to repair to Staunton as soon as possible.
          With consn

            You will be entitled to an additional allowance for this service of ten dollars pr. month—

          Lt. Smith—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Elias B. Dayton, 2 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Dayton, Elias

            Sir
            NY. Nov. 2. 99

          You will be pleased to procure for with an immediately a baggage waggon for the use of General Pinckney.
          With consn.
          Elias B. Dayton Eqr.


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

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 2nd—99

          Col. Ogden has again requested the appointment of Cadet in his regiment for Mr. Josiah Wright. No other This young gentleman has been assisting in the recruiting business from since the fifteenth of May, and has rendered considerable service. It is therefore the wish of Col. Ogden that his appointment and emoluments should be considered as com having commenced at that time.
          I request that this may be speedily confirmed—
          with great respect
          Secrey of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James O’Hara, 2 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: O’Hara, James

            Sir,
            NY. Nov. 2nd. 1799

          It is my wish to see you by Tuesday next at the farthest.
          You will therefore be pleased to repair to this place as soon as possible.
          With conn.
          James OHara Esr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Brock, 2 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Brock, Joseph

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 2nd. 99

          You will be pleased, immediately upon the receipt of this letter, to apply to the contractor to procure the necessary ground for hutting the troops under your command. As soon as this shall be done you will lose no time in proceeding to the ground and to bring putting the men under cover.
          With consideration

            An earlier attention to the subject has been prevented by the a defect want the delay of arrangements which did not depend upon me.

          Capt. Brock


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus Graves, 2 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Graves, Rufus

            Sir,
            NY. Nov. 2nd. 1799

          Your letters of the twenty-seventh of September and of the fifth of October have been duly received.
          It is my wish that you would recommend as soon as possible two persons to act as Cadets to your regiment. My former letter on the subject was a Circular, and I supposed that nominations had been made by all the Commandants.
          Your enquiry on the subject of Winter Quarters has been already replied to.
          With great cons
          Graves—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 2 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir:
            NY. Nor. 2nd. 1799

          You will be pleased to send As speedily as possible to the western Country clothing for three full companies of Infantry. Let them be addressed to the order of the Assistant Pay master General Captain Vance. The Companies are in the first, second and third regiments. It is of importance that the Clothing should arrive at Pittsburg this fall.
          With great conn
          James Saml Hodgdon Esr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Campbell, 2 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Campbell, William (of NC.)

            Sir:
            New York Novr. 2nd. 1799

          I have receipt received your letter of the eighth ninth of october.
          Your name is placed on the list of Candidates for the office of Division Inspector; but I can not tell say how far it will be practicable to comply with your wish request as a particular course has been viewed is to be pursued and it is impossible to tell whether that will lead to the gratification of your desire.
          With great consn
          Major Campbell


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Hunewell, 2 November 1799
From: Hunewell, Richard
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Portland 2nd Novr. 1799

          I have to acknowledge Rect of your several Letters of 3 & 4 Ulto. via of Castine, I had been for some time anticipating your observation respecting my residence at Castine; but have now so far accomplished my Business, as never to leave my Regiment again without orders. I had a few days previous to receiving your Letter of 4th Ulto. received the purports of it from Colo. Rice, & have made the necessary arrangment for all the Recruits to be sent on to Oxford, agreeable to Colo Rice’s Order. Major Rowe who will have the command of the Troops of this Regt. will leave this place for Boston the 8 Inst. by warter & take with him about one hundred Officers & Soldiers of his District. Major Jones’ division will go on immediately from Concord without waiting the arrival of Major Rowe.
          The Recruiting service begins to be more brisk as the season advances, we shall of very soon & even now want some Recruiting money. Before the Troops leave this I shall muster them, & then proceed to Concord & Oxford to muster the remainder of the Regiment, agreeable to a former Letter of yours dated the 19th. June
          I have the honor to be with great respect Sir your Obedt huml Servt.

            Richard Hunewell

          Alexr Hamilton Esqr Major Genl & Insr. Genl United States Army N York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 2 November 1799
From: Morris, Staats
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort McHenry 2d November 99

          I have repeatedly called on the Contractor to furnish a supply of fuel to this Garrison for the ensuing winter agreeably to a letter  received from Majr Hoops by your order dated 29 of Augt., but for the want of money it has not been in his power.
          It is but candid, and I owe it to the   Officers and troops under my Command to mention to you Sir, that the allowance by the scale annexed to Majr Hoops’s letter will be found in our exposed situation, to be far short of the quantity necessary to their comfort
          I have however, had the chimnies contracted so  as to lessen the consumption as much as possible
          With the highest respect I have the honor to be Sir Your Obedt. Servt.

            Staats Morris
            Capt. Commdg

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton
          New York


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

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Camp Novbr. 2d. 1799.

          I have been honoured with your Letters of the 30th. ulto. and shall carry their contents into execution, I conclude that the Court martial will be formed by details from this Camp, & I shall give the orders accordingly, should it be contemplated to send any officers from other corps, they can take their stations on the Court upon their arrival—I have formed the Plan of the Hutts upon the suggestions in your Letter of the 12th. Ulto. and as our front exactly fills our Ground I have widened the streets to the rear, for the Health and accommodation of the troops, and supposing it possible that the Regiments may be filled to the war establishment, I have thrown, a third range of single Hutts at present for the accommodation of Non Commissioned officers, in rear of their respective Companies, which when the Companies are filled may with little trouble be encreased to double Hutts capable of accommodating Regiments on their full establishment, I have requested Lt. Ludlow to wait on you with the Plan of the Cantoonment, any alterations you may suggest will & can without inconvenience, be now attended to, we are falling our timber and preparing with industry to be sheltered from coming storms—I will be ready to receive Mr. Steinback, & he shall meet with no unnecessary delays—but I must confess I have my doubts whether chimnies on Count Rumfords plan, will answer for soldiers hutts, with 2 or three camp Kettles on the fire, the experiment however as you wish it will be made
          I have the Honor to be Sir Your most Obedt Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith 12th. Regt


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Josias Carvel Hall, 3 November 1799
From: Hall, Josias Carvel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Havre-de-Grace Novr. 3d. 99

          I have taken the Liberty to enclose you a Number of Recommendations in favor of Wm. Barton Browner, who solicits the Post of Cadet. No Doubt one higher would be more agreeable. I do not know him myself: But many of the Gentlemen who have interested themselves in his Favor are known to me & their Recommendation is worthy Attention. Permit me at the sametime to enclose you a Letter received from three of the Capts. of the Regt. in favor of William Cary. They are themselves respectable Officers.
          Fully apprized of the great Inconvenience of going so late into winter Quarters & hearing nothing from the Paymaster general for this month past, I have thought it advisable to send Lieut Pinkney Regimental-pay-Master to Philada. to try if by his Presence he could hasten the Business In time of War these Inconveniencies  must be submited to with out complaining. Under existing Circumstances it may be thought a little unaccountable. If the Money should not be obtained in a short time; would it not be prudent to hut in this State. Every accommodation for the Purpose can be obtained here as reasonably as in any Part of the United States
          With great Consideration I am Sir Your most Obdt Servt

            J. Carvel Hall


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 4 November 1799
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Watertown 4th. Nov. 1799.

          I have received yours of the 23rd. Ulto., and am unable to answer it in full untill I receive information from Newport.
          I sent your orders of the 6th. October to Newport the 10th. to Major L. Tousard and Capt. William Littlefield, and I wrote a letter to Capt. Amos Stoddard who marched the 9th. from Fort Independence for Newport, and gave directions that if he should be detained by bad weather, to send an Officer forward and take charge of part of his Company that was left by Lieut. Leonard, and release Capt. Littlefield and Company, and take charge of Fort Wolcot untill he should arrive, and on receiving your orders of the 6th. the second time, I wrote as follows, to Major Tousard.
          Sir—I received of the 21st. Inst. enclosing a General Order respecting Furloughs, and I have this day received a nother order of the 6th. of October from Major General A. Hamilton respecting the removeal of Capt. Littlefields Company to Fort Jay on Governors Island
          I presume there must have been some mistake by these orders being sent the second time. I wrote you on the 10th. Inst. enclosing you a Copy of the same orders, and for fear you should have been absent from Newport I sent directions to Capt Littlefield at the same time—mentioning that if you should be at Newport he must take your orders for his guide, and I presume before this reaches you Capt Littlefield and Company must have marched for that place.
          Capt. Stoddard and Company arrived at Fort Wolcot the 17th., and I am informed Capt Littlefield and Company left that place the 24th., the reason of the delay I am unable to make you acquainted with at present, but shall not fail to do it as soon as possible.
          I have been disapointed of haveing my Quarters at Newport so soon as I expected, but in 10 days I have a positive assurance they will be ready, and I shall be there by that time.
          I am Sir your humble Sert.

            Daniel Jackson

          General A. Hamilton New York


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 4 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth

            Sir,
            NY Nov 4th. 99

          Enclosed are a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury and one from the Secretary of War.
          It would appear from the extract of a letter from Captain Taylor which is likewise enclosed that my letter to Col. Read on the subject must have miscarried. You will oblige me by — giving promptly the necessary directions in the case—
          With great
          Gl. Pinckney


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 4 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth

            Dr. Sir,
            N. York Novr. 4th. 1799

          I expressed to you my wish in conversation that you would be so good as to fix upon and name to me characters for Officers of the Inspector Department within your Command. Inclosed are letters lately received respecting Major Beale for your information
          Major Campbell you will remember is also a respectable Candidate for Division Inspector. Capt. E. Taylor is appointed a Brigade Inspector—


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

            Sir,
            N.Y. Novr. 4th. 1799—

          I send you a number of rea returns of various kinds—You will please to examine them, and, in those instances where Supplies are required, to do the needful—
          With great consideration &c

            P.S. Please to inform me of the name of the vessel & commander, what kind of vessel, and what burthen, that is prepared for Genl. Wilkinson; likewise whether she be intirely freighted by the public or not—You will please likewise to discharge the inclosed acct. of Postage for Octr—

          E. Stevens


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

            Sir:
            New York November 4th. 1799

          It is proper, from the particular situation of General Wilkinson, that his expences should be defrayed by the government. I have therefore to request that you will, without delay, provide sea stores for him and his suite. Relying on the delicacy of the General I refer you to him for a particular designation of the articles.
          You will find, in the Return of Articles necessary for Captain Littlefield’s company, an enumeration of Carpenters and Blacksmith’s tools. I do not think it expedient however that these articles should be furnished except under a general arrangement embracing the whole of the corps of Artillerists. As no Arrangement of this kind exists it will be proper to pass over the demand in the present case. You will however furnish those articles of the Quarter Master’s Department which may be necessary for the immediate comfort of the troops within the regulations heretofore prescribed.
          Be careful to ascertain the number of Articles which the company possess, and to supply such only as are requisite to make up the deficiency—
          With great consideration I am, Sir yr. obt. Srt

            A Hamilton

          Genl Stevens


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

            Sir,
            NY. Nov. 4. 99

          I find by your letter of the thirtieth of August that Hezekiah W. Bissel one of the a Surgeon’s Mate has been particularly directed to obey my commands—It is not mentioned where he resides—I would thank to give me the information immediately as I wish to send him — to a distant command quarter—
          With g
          Secy of War


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

            Sir:
            NY. Nor. 4th—99

           If —
          I presume —
          I am lead to believe that my letter to Col. Read relative to Captain Taylor must have miscarried as I find no acknowledgment of the receipt of it. The necessary measures have now been taken — matter has now been committed to the management of General Pinckney
          With great respect
          S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph H. Dwight, 4 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Dwight, Joseph H.

            Sir:
            NY. Nr. 4. 99

          I have received your letter of the fourth of october—you will immediately repair to Bennington in Vermont in order to be employed in the recruiting service—When arrived at that place you will report yourself to Major Buell and take his order—
          W—
          Lt. Dwight—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 4 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Parker, Thomas

            Sir:
            NY. Nov. 4. 1799

          The Secretary of War has just informed me that Lieutet. Richard Taylor resides at Springfield Smithfield in Virginia.
          With great considn

            You will send your next letter to this Gentleman in such a manner that you can be certain of it’s delivery. If you should not then hear from him you will inform me of it—

          Col. Parker—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 4 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bentley, William C.

            Sir:
            NY. Nor. 4th. 1799

          The arrangement of the Company officers of your regiment has been confirmed by the Executive.
          I am informed by the Secretary of War that the Pay Master General did not intend to demand the new forms of Rolls as a preliminary to the payment of the troops, and that it is optional with the several Colonels to proceed upon the old forms as before those lately—— as far as relates to the past, will be deemed sufficient.
          Mess McCall and Powell have been appointed Lieutenants in your regiment.
          With great consideration.
          Col. Bentley—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Theodore Meminger, 4 November 1799
From: Meminger, Theodore
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major Genl. A. Hamilton
            Sir,
            Fort Mifflin Novr. 4. 1799—

          I enclose Monthly Returns of Captn. Irvins & Captn. Cochrans  Companies Art & Eng. stationed at this place—
          In addition to these two Companies we have here One Lieut. (Francis Gibson) doing duty of Qr. Mr. & superintendant of Artificers—One surgeons Mate (Geo: Dill)—Four Artificers—of Captn. Elliotts Compy—One Drummer belonging to Captn. Ingersolls Compy. who has been on    the Recruiting service—six Boys—belonging to Captn. Bishops Compy—sent here by Captn. Elliott allso Six Deserters now in Confinement—belonging to different Companies—who have been a long time confined—Brown & Tisson of Captn. Irvins Compy. have been in confinement nearly twelve months—they were    tried by a Genl. Court Martial convened at Reading the proceedings of which have been transmitted to you—The above mentioned  Drummer & all the Prisoners are in a bad  situation as to cloathing—being  almost naked—
          With Respect Your Obdt. Servt.

            Theodr. Meminger
            Lieut. Commdg


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

            Sir,
            NY. Nr. 5th—99

          Col. Bentley, in his letter of the twentieth of October, strongly recommends Reuben Beale and Samuel Simmons as Cadets in his regiment, and I would advise that they be immediately appointed—
          With perfect respect I am
          Secy. of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Hunewell, 5 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hunewell, Richard

            Sir,
            NY. No 5th. 99

          I have received your several letters of the fifteenth and sixteenth of October.
          The arrangement of relative rank which you transmitted me is confirmed. Mess Emerson and Blake have been mentioned to the Secry. of War as the persons nominated as Cadets in Your regiment.
          I thank you for the
           With great co—
          Col Hunnewell


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Cross, 5 November 1799
From: Cross, Joseph
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Portland, Nov. 5 1799—

          I have the honor to inform you, in answer to your’s of the 17th. October, that I obtained my furlough, the 16th. Sept. last.
          Annexed to it, are the signatures of Nehemiah Freeman Capt. Comg. and of Lieut. Phillip Rodrigue Adjut. pro. tem. I beg leave to observe, however, that, though Capt. Freeman then commanded the district in which I was stationed, my furlough is subject to revocation, should the Major, (who was expected, when I left fort Jay) upon knowing the circumstances which prompted my application for, it not see fit to confirm it.
          With the greatest respect, Obediently—

            J. Cross cadet, Regiment
             Arts & Engineers

          Major-General Alexander Hamilton, Trenton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 5 November 1799
From: Tousard, Lewis
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Newport November 5th 1799—

          I have delay’d informing you of the reason of your order of the 6th of October last relative to the removal of Captn. Littlefield’s Company to fort Jay not being sooner comply’d with your former for its removal to New Chester I received only at my return from the Eastern, where I had myself embarked Captn. Stoddart’s company to Boston on its way to Newport—The quantity of public powder in the Magazine and of Military Stores was Such, that I could not presume to let Capt. L. Sail to his destination without having a receipt of Captn. Stoddart who was to take care of them in the future, and my order to have the Company embarked as Soon as Capt. St. would arrive, was issued the next morning after my return.
          Captn Lieutt Steel Sailed last Sunday to go and keep his garrison at Fort trumbull New London with 26 men.
          Captn. Stoddart having his recruiting accounts to Settle, Some of which require his presence for explaining the matters, requests I would write to you and obtain leave of absence for a fortnight to go and Settle them to Philadelphia. The reason of his application not coming through the true channel is that the Season advancing, by applying to his major he would lose what ever good weather we may expect this fall for his journey—he leaves here a good and Steady officer Lt. Williams, & the Service will not Suffer—
          The workmen being here either too rich or Lazy have given me up—So in a few days I will be obliged to interrupt the works. Having done my  business in this part for this Season, I expect to go monday a week with my family to Philadelphia and take your orders for this winter, passing through New-York. Cadet James Wilson who is attached to the Engineering department will go with me; I will leave behind me all the necessary instructions for the mounting of the guns this winter. This intention of mine I respectfully Submit to your approbation—
          With a great respect I have the honor to be Sir Your most obliged & very hble Servt—

            Lewis Tousard

          Hble Major General A. Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 5 November 1799
From: Parker, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Camp near Harpers ferry 5th Novr 1799

          I now Inclose you a list of articles furnished to Capt Bishops Company. I am sorry that the measure did not meet your entire approbation But I am well convinced: that he coud not have marched with them—
          If the weather Continues favourable I hope to be able to get my Regiment nearly coverd this week—I am using every exertion in my power to provide the necessary materials for the other Troops against their arrival. in order to affect this object I found it absolutely necessary to purchase a Tract of Land of about Two hundred acres adjoining the public Ground. this has given us a Sufficient number of Building Logs which coud not be procured elsewhere The price given for the land is three pounds five Shillings & 6d Virginia Currency to be paid in three & six months with a deduction of the Interest is the money is Immediately paid.
          I will thank you to take the necessary steps to have the money sent on as I have been obliged to Bind myself with my majors to have the Contract faithfully complied with
          I feel great Chegrin that It has not been in my power to Comply fully with the wishes of government in providing for the whole of the Troops that had been ordered to this place tho I am Concious that no exertion on my part has been wanting to Effect it
          I take it for granted from what Colo Lear wrote to you at My Request from Frederick Town on the 31st Ult that the ninth Regt & the Battallion of Artillerists will be ordered to this place & the 10th either to Carlisle or to whatever place you may think most advisable
          with the highest Respect I have the honor to be Sir your Obdt Servt

            Thomas Parker

            PS If It shoud be found necessary to have a Judge advocate appointed to this post I Beg leave to Ricommend Capt Lightfoot for that office If he shoud not get an appointment in the Qr Masters Department


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 6 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New-York Novr. 6th. 1799

          Enclosed is an account of Major Toussard, for the rent of a house in New Port. It appears to me to be high, but as no quarters were provided at the fort, it became necessary that they should be furnished in some other mode. no regulation having been established on the subject of Quarters, it is of necessity that Officers should exercise a discretion, and unless you consider the present case as an abuse of that discretion it will probably be best to may be difficult to disallow the charge.
          The Service on which Major Toussard has been employed has required frequent and expensive journies. His case appears to me to come within the description of an extraordinary — and I could wish that and to justify an allowance would be made accordingly. I think it adviseable to fix upon a specific Sum rate. The Major proposes four Dollars per diem; and the thing is referred to you for decision of the quantum you will best judge by comparison with other cases in which similar compensations may have been made.
          I inclose to you a letter from Major Toussard, which will give you a view of his Circumstance, and demands.
          With great respect I have the honor to be Sir yr. obedt. servt.
          Secy. of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 6 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Read, James (d. 1813)

            Sir
            N.Y. Novr. 6th. 1799

          Majors Brooks and Toussard are expected for this Quarter in a short time—I wish to know what accommodations for the Winter can be afforded to these officers at Fort Jay without infering interfering with the convenience of those already in the Garrison—
          With consideration &c—
          Capt Read


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 6 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Tousard, Lewis

            To be copied
            Sir:
            NY. Novr. 6th—1799

          Your several letters of the third, fifth, ninth and nineteenth of October have been duly received. I do not think it expedient to transfer Major Jackson to Boston as I have but lately consented to his being stationed at New Port, and as you can will shortly leave that place.
          I have considered the observations in your letter of the fifth of October relative to the particular situation in which you are placed, and am of opinion that it comes within the description of an extraordinary case. It appears to me advisable that there should be a stated allowance and I have written to the Secretary of War in conformity with  this idea.
          I forbear to say any thing on the subject of concerning the Inspectorship of Artillery as it is purely a matter of Executive discretion—I have had repeated conversation on the Subject with the Secretary of War.
          I have carefully considered the suggestions in your letter of the nineteenth of October on relative to quarters but I can not accede to the reasoning which you employ on the subject. The rule must be general and can not have reference to the particular situation of individual officers.
          The account which you enclosed to me has been transmitted to the Secretary of War with such observations as appeared to be proper. The decision has been referred to that Officer as it does not appear to me to be within my province. I do not think it is within my power to comply with your request.
          From the ideas I have had concerning the rent of houses in New Port the account seems to be me to be extremely high, and I could not give my sanction to a thing which involves so wide considerable a departure from general rules. As soon as the decision of the Secretary of War is known it shall be communicated to you. With respect to the double ration you will send your charge to the Accountant of the War Department to whom I have written on the subject and with whom it will lie to decide the point.
          As your future destination is uncertain it will be necessary to give up the house which you have taken at New Port at the end of the term for which it has been engaged. I shall be happy to see you in this city by the beginning of December—I will take care that suitable quarters be provided.
          With great cnsn.

            I have no
            There is no plan of the city which exhibits the military points in it’s vicinity—

          Major Tousarde—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William MacRea, 6 November 1799
From: MacRea, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Alexandria 6th. Novr. 1799

          I was ordered to this place on the Recruiting Service Some considerable time ago but was prevented prosecuting it from a long and severe illness, but I am now much recovered and have commenced Recruiting with the Assistance of My 1st. Leiut (Mr. White) who attends to the Active part of the duty—agreeable to your orders last Summer I have alwayes Communicated with Major Hoops, but have lately addressed several letters to him and have never received any answer thereto which has led Me to Suppose that he may have been removed or confined by indisposition—I have Ten Recruites now and a prospect of Soon getting a number More—but have no regular Contractor at this post to Supply the Troops, there is a Gentleman who issues Rations but he is not a Contractor or regularly Appointed  and we have No house for either Officers or Soldiers, Tents, or Camp Kettles, Drums, Fifes &c &c but clothing Sufficient for a Compleat company of all kinds—and am obliged to quarter My Recruits with a Number of different Citizens through the Town, and to Borrow or Buy Camp Kettles &c &c from the Inhabitants—
          I have made repeated Applications for those Articles at the War Office but never can hear a word from them particularly Respecting a Contractor—My other Leiutenant Mr. Fergus is at Wilmington No. Carolina, he has informed me by letter that he has been ordered on to Join me by Major Hoops, but that in a few dayes afterwards the orders were countermanded by the Secretary of War and yourself, ordering him to prepare for the Recruiting Service—that he has no money or Clothing—he has got his number of Men he informs Me but that they are almost Naked for Clothing never haveing had any Wollen Overalls Sent him—I have a quantity here Sufficient If it was proper that he should move this course—and am confident My Company would very Soon be Compleat with the first of Men—which would long ere this have been the case, but from a Severe indisposition which has followed the Yellow Fever which, I have had in the Falls of 97. and 8 together with a long & Severe service which I experienced in the Western Army for Six years—I hope you will excuse my addressing you on those Subjects, but Never hearing from any other quarter and My Anxiety to forward the Service, must plead my excuse—I have wrote again to Major Hoops respe requesting his instructions—but in Case I should not hear from him—I hope I may receive your orders particularly for Mr. Fergus and his Men—
          I am with the greatest Respect your Most Obt. and very Hble Servt

            W MacRea Captain
            2d Regt. Artillerists & Engineers

          Major General Alexander Hamilton New York—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to David Strong, 7 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Strong, David

            Sir,
            N York Novr. 7. 1799

          The father of John Dover having procured a substitute I have concluded to discharge him. He is to be discharged accordingly. I am informed that he enlisted under the name of John Thompson, and that he still pases by that name. He belongs to Capn. McClay’s company, and is now at Detroit.
          Direct communication between you and myself will from this time now cease, and you will direct address your letters to Col. Hamtramck who has the immediate command of the Northern posts under General Wilkinson.
          With considn
          Commanding Officer at Detroit—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 7 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New-York Novr. 7th. 1799

          I wish to see a Copy of the Charter Party of the Vessel which is to convey Genl. Wilkinson and his suite to their Destination—
          With great consideration I am Sir—yr. obedt. Servt

            A Hamilton

          General Stevens


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James O’Hara, 7 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: O’Hara, James

            Sir:
            N York Novr. 7th. 1799

          The recruiting rendezvouses in Virginia are 1. New London, 2. Powhatan Court House, 3. Petersburg—4 Suffolk — & Kempsville either or both for one—5th. City of Richmond, 6. Williamsburg, 7 Accomac Ct. House, 8th Northumberland Cor. House—9th Bowling Green—10 Culpepper Court House—11. Fauquir Court House 12 Leesburg—13. Fredericksburg. 14. Charlottesville—15 Winchester—16 Staunton 17 Fincastle 18 Abington 19 Moorfield 20 Morgan Town
          Some alterations may have taken place which you will learn from the particular Officers.
          The rendezvouses in Maryland are George Town, Hagers Town, Porto Bacco, Annapolis, Frederick Town, Easton, City of Baltimore, Centerville, Elkton, Chester.
          In Delaware the rendezvouses are Wilmington, Dover and New Castle.
          In Pennsylvania they are Wyoming, Reading, Northumberland, Philadelphia, Lancaster, Bristol, York Town, Carlisle, Lewis Town, Bedford, Greensburgh, Washington, Pittsburg.
          Some changes may have taken place which you will learn from the particular officers.
          There are two companies at Fort Mifflin, one company on the Schuylkill, two at Norfolk and one at Baltimore—
          It is intended to station three regiments at Harper’s ferry on the Potowmack—But the difficulty of obtaining Winter Quarters at this place may cause two of the regiments to be stationed at Fredericktown in Maryland or Carlisle in Pensylvania—one or both of these places. The seventh regiment under Col Bentley will pass the Winter in the vicinity of Richmond—
          For more particular information concerning Virginia it will be well to proper to consult General Pinckney—
          With great

            P.S. By letters recd. this day it appears that there will be no troops quartered at Frederick town but pretty certain that One, Colo. Moore’s, the 10th. will be station’d at Carlisle—

          Col. OHara—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, 7 November 1799
From: Wilkinson, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            N York 7th. Nov. 1799

          I have the Honor to inclose you for consideration, an Account of my necessary Expences, since I left my Head Quarters on the Mississippi agreably to your Orders, with vouchers to support them—The Acct marked private is to evidence that I have not charged all my Expences for subsistence, indeed a variety of minute expences are omited, & I have made no charge for personal indulgences—yet the sum exceeds my taste & expectation—My passage  & — Stores to New Orleans being provided, the expence of my return may be rated at 200 Dollars to include my journey to Norfolk, & from New Orleans, to Natchez over Land—with most perfect respect I am Sir Your Mo. Ob Ser—

            Ja: Wilkinson

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 7 November 1799
From: Buell, John H.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Bennington Novr. 7th. 1799—

          Capt. McClary and Lieut Richmond arrived here last Evening and Reported themselves to me—I have Orderd Capt. McClary to Newbury to Superintend the Recruting in that Subdistrict and have appointed Lieut. Richmond as the next senior Officer to Superintend the Recruting for the other Company and as it will be necessary for him to be with me he will commenc Recruting in this town—
          I have the Honor to be Sir with Respect Your Huml Servt.

            John H. Buell Majr
             2d Regt Infy.

          Majr Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 8 November 1799
From: Hoops, Adam, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            New York 8th Novembr 1799

          Herewith I have the honor to lay before you the proceedings of a Court of Enquiry held by your order at Fort Niagara for the investigation of Charges Exibited by Captain Bruff against Major Rivardi—
          Mr. David Thompson acted as Recorder to this Court and received from me a Certificate of his having Acted in that Capacity: this was deemed necessary To Enable him to Obtain the Compensation allowed in such cases.
          with high respect I remain Sir Yr Mo Ob Sert

            A Hoops M A&E

          Major General Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jacob Wilson, 8 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wilson, Jacob

            Sir,
            New York Novr. 8th. 1799

          I have received your letter of the first of this month—
          You will be pleased to repair immediately to Wilmington in the State of Delaware for the purpose of being employed in the recruiting service. Upon your Arrival at that place you will report yourself to Major Cass and take his order—
          With considn I am
          Lt. Wilson—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 8 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 8th—1799

          I send enclose to you a letter from Lt. Wands who bears in his regiment the character of an useful officer. He has been particularly serviceable in the recruiting business. Unless there be something — or a special interposition in his favour improper I think it would be attended with advantage to the public If it is not thought that the precedent would be an inconvenient one I think the service would be benefitted by a compliance with his request.
          With great respect &c
          S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 8 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Miller, James

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 8th. 1799

          Captain Staats Morris informs me that he has applied to the Contractor for a supply of fuel for his garrison, and but that the Contractor, from the want of money, has been unable to furnish it.
           I request that you will take immediate measures for supplying this deficiency—
          With Cons
          James Miller Eqr.—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Josias Carvel Hall, 8 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hall, Josias Carvel

            Sir,
            NY. Novr. 8th. 1799

          I have received your letter of the third instant with it’s enclosures. The proper accomm hutts arrangements for hutting at Harper’s ferry will have been, before this, so far advanced that it will be proper to for you to proceed immediately to that place. The affair of pay has, I trust, been settled before now. I can not help thinking that the route which has heretofore prescribed to you by Fondey is both more expeditious and more œconomical than the one you propose by water to George Town.
          With great consid

            The persons whom you propose as Cadets have been Mentioned to the secretary of War and have received my support—

          Col. Parker Hall


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Tobias Lear, 8 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lear, Tobias

            Sir,
            New-York Novr. 8th. 1799

          I have received your letter of the thirty first of October, and am much obliged to you for your attention to the Winter quarters of the Troops.
          With great consideration & esteem I am Sir Yr. obedt. Servt.

            A Hamilton

          Col. Lear


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 8 November 1799
From: Read, James (d. 1813)
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Jay, November 8, 1799

          Levi Pearce a private belonging to Capt Miller’s Company of ye 2d. Regt. of Infantry who has been here a long time without doing duty for ye want of cloathing wishes to be transferred to my company and has signed a paper to that effect.
          Frederick Goldberg of Captain Morris’s company of ye 1st. Regt. of A&E who is also destitute of cloathing is willing to be transferred to Captn Stille’s company. He has rendered himself incapable of doing duty by an accident which happened him while here and in service. Lieut. Stewart will, if he is transferred, take him as his Waiter, in which capacity he will do very well, and be ye means of returning into that company a man fit for duty.
          The Bearer is one of ye two men left here by Lt. Leonard they are unwilling to be transferred and seem very desirous  to return to their company.
          I am, with great respect, your obt servt

            James Read
            Captn 2d Regt A&E
            Commanding

          Major Genl. Hamilton

            Fort Jay Novr. 8th. 1799


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Knight, 8 November 1799
From: Knight, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Warwick, Novr. 8th. ’99

          William Worsted, a deserter from Fort Pinckney, was apprehended a few days ago, and delivered to me—I have had him confined in the Jail of New-Castle, subject to your Order.
          I have the honor to be, Sir, Yr most obt. Servt.

            J Knight
            Lt. 2nd. regimt. of A&E

          General Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 8 November 1799
From: Eddins, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Majr. Genl. Hammilton
            Sir,
            Philadelphia Novr. 8th. 1799

          I have the Honor to anounce to you my arrival at this place on the 6th. Inst. and have been necessarily Detained a few Days in Order to Draw Winter Overalls for my Company, the major part of which was almost entirely bare—However I Count on Reaching Bristol, on the 10th Current—where I Shall remain untill I receive further Orders—
          With Sentiments of Respect, I am your Obt St

            Saml. Eddins Captain
            2nd Regimt. Arts. & Engrs.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 8 November 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Camp Novr. 8th. 1799.

          The General Court martial whereof Lt. Colo. Ogden is President, met agreably to interior orders on Monday last, I wrote to the assistant Adjt. General, that if Lt. Hoffman was to be brought before this Court, it would be necessary to order Lt. Wands from Poughkeepsie to attend the Court, and that there might be no delay, gave Mr. Ellery his address, enclosed is his answer—
          I would wish to know whether I am considered as having the question of Lts. Hoffman & Ladlie in my hands & competent to call them to this Court or not, if I have, I seek information where to apply for evidence in the case of Lt. Ladlie, I suppose however that as the arrests issued from the Adjutant Generals office, that I was correct in addressing myself as I did, and that it was the duty of that officer, to give the necessary directions, relative to the offenders who were to be brought before  a Court, instituted by The Commanding General, I am induced to trouble you on the Subject, that no blame may be attached to my Conduct, should the Court pass without having these questions submitted not conceiving in the present situation,  that I can with propriety move — these subjects, without your particular instructions either addressed to me or the President of the Court, & would also submit to your Consideration whether an order is not necessary from Head Quarters even to present to the Court, the Prisoners, confined in the respective Qr. Guards of the Regiment composing this Camp. I have the Honor to be with great Respect, Sir, Your most Obedt Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith 12th. Regt


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 9 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir,
            NY. Nr. 9th. 1799

          Colonel Hamtramck in his letter of the nineteenth of September, informs me that a quantity of medicine and Hospital stores have been sent for Fort Defiance, and that there is no such post in existence.
          He likewise informs me that Eleven Hogsheads of Clothing were received last fall at Detroit which were unaccompanied with an Invoice.
          With great considn—
          Saml. Hodgdon Esr.—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Theodore Meminger, 9 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Meminger, Theodore

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 9th. 1799

          I have received from Lieutenant Gibson of your garrison an application for a furlough on the ground of ill health supported by the certificate of Doctor Dill. Relying on the honor of the parties I can not doubt that the representation is correct, and would thank you to signify to Lieutenant Gibson that his request is granted, directing him, in the mean time, to report himself monthly to me.
          The request would have been presented more regularly thr’o the commanding officer of the garrison.
          With Consideration
          Lt. Meminger Comg officer at Ft. Mifflin


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 9 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Very confidential & not official
            Dr. Sir,
            N York Nor. 9th. 1799

          I send you a letter from Colonel Taylor and an arrangement which he proposes. The grounds, as stated in his letter, of this arrangement do not strike my fancy. The spirit seems to be too much that which almost ruined our revolutionary army in the outset.
          Do me the favor to remark the individuals who are with you and send me as soon as possible a brief comment on each as officer and Gentleman
          Ys with regard
          Col. Smith—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 9 November 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            War Department 9th. November 1799

          Mr Setgreaves of Easton has stated in a letter received since my arrival in Town, but which is mislaid, that he understands Captain Shoemaker is under marching orders; that he has advised a temporary suspension of his march, with a view to his being directed to remain; that the keeping a Company in that station would be desireable on many accounts, that the Inhabitants would prefer Shoemakers Company, because of their exemplary behaviour &c.
          You will be pleased to take the application into consideration, and direct as you shall think proper.
          I am with great respect, Sir, Your most obedient Servt.

            James McHenry

          Major General Alexander Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Walker, 10 November 1799
From: Walker, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            My Dear General
            Oxford 10th. November 1799

          It is with due Diffidence, that I address you on a Subject which frequently engroseth the Attention of Military Gentlemen; I mean, that of Rank. A Sense of Duty which I owe myself, my Family, and my Feelings; together with the advise of Coll. Rice hath prevailed on me (altho’ at this late period) to make known to you my real Situation.
          Genl. Knox, and Genl. Brooks, did me the Honor, to place my Name, with a Number of other Gentlemen, on their List of Recommendations for a Regiment in the Army, without my Solicitation, or even my Knowledge; except I once (in Company with Genl. Brooks) observed; if I cou’d have a Regiment I would engage, untill the List was sent on to the President; after which, I wrote to the Secretary of War, on the Subject, and pledged myself that, shou’d I receive the Appointment I wou’d accept it.
          In the first Appointments General Elliott was appointed Lieut. Col. Commandant: Myself, Major Winslow and Major Rowe were appointed Majors: these Gentlemen accepted immediately: I did not; untill I had consulted Genl. Brooks; who advised me to accept; at the same Time assuring me, that he had no Doubt, (if Genl Elliott shou’d decline) but I shou’d have a Regiment; accordingly accepted.
          In the second Appointments  Coll. Rice, (who was no less expected than deserving) was appointed to command one of the Regiments. A Question then arose (as I am informed) wether Coll. Hunuel, or myself shou’d command the other, and the Members of Congress from the State were advised on the Subject; and I am informed, from unquestionable Authority, that the local Situation of Coll. Hunuel alone, gave him the Regiment, by a small Majority. However disappointed I might be, I concluded to continue in the Service; presuming that my standing in Life, both, in the Civil and Military Department, would give me Rank of the Majors appointed with me; and I presume, the same was expected by them; but, it is now suggested that Major Rowe, (in Consequence of his holding a Subaltern’s Commission, in the Revolutionary War) will take Rank; and, (unless there is a Grade between the first and second Majors agreeable to the Regulations, adopted at the War Office) he unquestionably will. But, on this Question I find there are two Opinions, which I wish might be solved.
          I have made a considerable Sacrifice of my private Interest by engaging in the Service and have made my Arrangements to continue, provided I can, consistent with my honor and feelings (both of which) I conceive will be strongly put to the Test shou’d Major Rowe take Rank of me. But let my Rank be determined as it may; I presume the Government will endeavor to do Justice, as far as in their Power, consistent to the General Regulations; which Regulations, I by no means wish shou’d be violated on my Account.
          Under these Circumstances, I wish to offer myself as a Candidate for a Division Inspector, and, I have the Vanity to think that I could produce such Recommendations from Genl. Brooks, Genl Hull (under whom I have done Military Duty for several years) and other Military Gentlemen, as might satisfy you, as to my Qualifications to fill that Office.
          I have the Honor to be with Sentiments of respect and great Esteem Your most Obedt. & very huml. Servt.

            Jno. Walker Major 14th
            Regt. Infantry—

          To Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Campbell Smith, 11 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, Campbell

            Private
            Sir,
            New York Nov 11. 1799

          Herewith is an Official answer to your letter. I regret the intimation with which it is closed, to which however I can & must annex no precise meaning. I will only observe upon it, that in no sense can the affair be viewed as a personal injury, or be proper for the manifestation of personal resentment in any form. Any person one, who should give him you a different opinion, can hardly be your friend—Such an opinion if followed could be productive of no possible advantage & would be attended in various ways with great inconvenience to you—
          With esteem & consideratn I am Sir Yr Obed Sr

            A Hamilton

          Lt. C Smith


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 11 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New-York Novr. 11th. 1799

          The Deputy Paymaster General being shortly expected in this City, Quarters of course, must be provided for him—I am informed that a suitable house is to be had in Greenwich Street, near the Albany Bason; which I request you to engage for his and the Adjutant General’s Offices—Application is to be made to Mr. Euen at No. 46 Greenwich Street, or, at his Counting house, Corner of Gouverneur’s lane and Front Street—I have promised that he would hear from you to day
          With great considerations I am Sir yr. obedt. Servt.

            A Hamilton

          General Stevens—

            P.S. I send you herewith the papers of the Snow Acteon among them the Passport I am anxious to hear that she has sailed and wish to know what the other part of the Cargo consist of—and on whose account—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Hezekiah Bissell, 11 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bissell, Hezekiah

            Sir,
            New york Novr. 11, 1799

          You will repair as soon as possible to Niagara, and put yourself under the orders of Major Rivardi—
          With considn
          Doctor Bissel


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 11 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. Novr. 11. 1799

          Enclosed are extracts from letters of Colonel Hamtramck.
          I would thank you for a supply of the articles of War, and of the regulations for the — discipline of the troops—
          With great respect
          S. of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joshua Sands, 11 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Sands, Joshua

            Sir,
            N.Y. Novr. 11th. 1799

          I should be very glad, if it lies within the compass of your powers, if you would order the revenue cutter in this port to accompany the Snow Acteon laden with Arms and public Stores as you are informed to Norfolk—
          With great respect
          Mr. Sands, Collector of the port of New York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joshua Sands, 11 November 1799
From: Sands, Joshua
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Custom House New York Novr. 11th. 1799.

          I had the honor of receiving Your Letter of this date, relative to permission for the Revenue Cutter to accompany the Snow Acteon to Norfolk—as I do not feel myself at liberty to order this Vessel out of the district, I will with pleasure if the Snow Acteon should remain in Port till thursday, write immediately to the Secretary of the Treasury, whose directions upon that subject may be obtained by that time, & I have no doubt he will readily comply with your wishes—
          I am Sir with esteem Your Obedt. Servant

            Josha. Sands
            Collector

          Genl. A. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 11 November 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Camp Novr. 11th. 1799.

          On the 26th. of octr. I issued the following order—The Brigade Qr. Master will make immediate arrangements with the Contractor to have a sufficient quantity of Stone for the foundation of Chimnies, and bricks for the Chimnies in front of the line marked for the cantoonments of the 11th. 12th. & 13th. Regiments he will give the Contractor an estimate of the quantity requisite, who will without delay supply them—The Brigade Qr. Mr will make regular returns to the Commanding officer of all articles forwarded for the use of the Brigade, that a regular and equal distribution may be made to the respective Regiments promptly—&c. This morning I received the following report from The Brigade Qr. Master. Sir. I have to report to you that notwithstanding repeated applications to the Contractor for Bricks, and as many assurances from him and his Agents that they should be furnished without delay, the Brigade is still without this necessary article for the completion of the Hutts. &c.
          The Troops have been very industrious, we have all our mens Hutts up and many of the Company officers, we are ready to lay the rafters & roof the buildings, and had we been supplied with the necessary materials of brick & lime we should have compleated our work in the course of this week, but from the carelessness or fault of the Contractor we are most unpleasantly situated, I understand he has been in new York some time—immediately on the receiving the written report of the Qr. Master, I sent to Rawaway, & shall to-morrow by 12. o’Clock know what Quantity of Brick I can get there, in the mean time I have extended the supply of Stone, finding it absolutely necessary to proceed with stone work to the mantle tree, from whence if I can get Brick, they will be used, if not, I shall be under the necessity of proceeding as high as possible with stone, & from thence cat the Chimnies, with sticks and mortar, for the season is so rapidly advancing, that it will not do, to rely any longer upon the uncertain movements of the Contractor, who natures God never formed for, exertion, & on whom it will never do to rely—You will be indulgent to me, in the deviations I am forced to make, I do it with reluctance, and nothing but the necessary attention to the comfort & accommodation of the troops could in any degree reconcile it, even to my own mind—there is an absolute necessity of something being done promptly—this I shall hazard and have them accommodated in some way or another, alway’s keeping a strict eye to public economy & that there are no unnecessary expenditures made
          I have the Honor to be, Sir, with great respect, Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith Lt. Colo. Commdr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 12 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            New York Novr. 12th. 1799

          I wish you to send me a statement of the money which you have advanced for to the troops both for pay and bounty since the date of your last statement to me on the subject.
          I have written to Captain Williamson desiring him to repair immediately to Philadelphia agreeable to the request in your letter of the ninth instant. Enclosed are the Accounts and receipts—
          With great consideration
           Caleb Swan Esqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 12 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth

            Sir,
            New York. Novr. 12t. 1799

          I send you the enclosed paper and request that you will which more properly would have been addressed to you. You will, no doubt, inform the Commandant of the fifth regiment where the parties are to be found, in order so that his instructions may reach them—
          With great respect & Esteem I am Sir Yr. obedt. servt.
           Major Genl. Pinckney


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Ingersoll, 12 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ingersoll, George

            Sir,
            NY. Nov. 12th

          I have received your letter to Major Brooks of the second of Sepr., and have given orders for the return of your men to West Point—
          With considern
          Captain Ingersoll


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 12 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 12th. 1799

          I have just received your letter of the ninth instant, and have to observe that I do it does not appear to me important that a company should be stationed at Easton. I have therefore repeated the order to Captain Shoemaker to march for Fort Fayette—
          With great respect
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, 12 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wilkinson, James

            Sir,
            NY. Nov. 12th. 99

          Untill some person shall be appointed to fill the Office of Clothier General to the Western Army the duties will of the station, it is expected, will be performed by the Deputy Pay Master General.
          With great consn I am, Sir
          In this capacity all estimates & returns of Clothing wanted will come from him—All returns of Clothing will be addressed to him and he will overlook the distribution—
          With c—
          Genl. Wilkinson—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Peter Shoemaker, 12 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Shoemaker, Peter

            Sir,
            Nor. 12th. 99 N York

          You will take up your march as soon as possible for Fort Fayette. I am anxious that you should reach that place this Winter provided you can do it without a injury to your men. If you find the thing impracticable you will take up your quarters in the town of Bedford where you will find an agent of the Contractor. With him you will make the necessary arrangements informing me what you shall have done and proceeding as early as possible in the spring to your destination
          With considn—
           Capn. Shoemaker—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 12 November 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department November 12. 1799

          I enclose you a Warrant of appointment for Josiah Wright as a cadet in the eleventh regiment of Infantry which you will be pleased to have forwarded. The date has been filled up agreeably to the time mentioned in your letter—
          There are several letters from you before me on the subject of Cadets, and which have not been acted on owing to want of information when the services of the several Gentlemen have commenced. If you will forward me the dates the Warrants shall be made out without delay.
          I am with the greatest respect Your obedient Servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 12 November 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department November 12th. 1799

          I have received your letter of the 30th. Ultimo enclosing a letter from Captain Adrian Kissam resigning his commission in the Army.
          You will be pleased to notify Captain Kissam that his resignation has been accepted—and inform me of the time it should take effect that it may be entered in the books of the Office.
          Your information respecting Captain Kirklands rank shall be attended to—
          I have the honor to be with great respect Your obed servant.

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Burk, 12 November 1799
From: Burk, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Genl. Hamilton
            Sir,
            Camp near Harpers Ferry Novr. 12th. 99

          I have taken the liberty of troubleing you with a few lines—As their is now a vacancy in our Regiment—I only beg the favour of you to say something of me to the Secretary of War—refer him (if you think propper) to my Letters of recommendation—which were inclosed to you by Colo. Parker—I have been in the Service of my Country for four years And find a Military life more Congenial with my disposition than any other—
          Pardon the liberty I have taken of writing you on this occation—But I am in hopes my situation will plad my excuse—Which is truly unpleasant having no Command You pleas take the above into Consideration And act as you may think propper.
          I am D. Sir With real Esteem your Most obt. And very Hobl. Sert.

            Thomas Burk


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 12 November 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Camp Novr. 12 1799—

          I did myself the honor of addressing you last night, on the subject of materials for the Chimnies, and agreable to my arrangement had a sample load brought to camp by 12 oClock and have compleated a Contract for an immediate Supply, which will be delivered with every needful expedition, so that we shall go on smoothly untill the frost interferes—had I not been told of almost insurmountable difficulties & relyed on the Contractor to have overcome those, the greatest part of our Brick work would have been now finished—The Contractor arrived this afternoon I could not refrain from some warmth of expression, but that is now over, he will see the Contracts fullfilled, and say’s he believes he can furnish immediately more should they be wanting—he has many appologies to offer, if not receiving them, could restore me six day’s, they would not have been accepted, but as that is not the case, I tapered off into good humour, & I hope I have given him such a spur, that he will go on for some time, with apparent Spirit—the rafters of our Hutts are going up fast & to-morrow some will be covered, so that our Brick work may now be done under cover—The Troops are in high health and very orderly, the officers are in Harmony with each other, and a perfect good understanding prevails between the Citizens and Soldiers—I have the Honor to be Sir with great respect, Your most Obedt Humble Servt

            W. S. Smith 12th. Regt


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Campbell Smith, 13 November 1799
From: Smith, Campbell
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philada Nov. 13th. 1799

          I have received your letter of the 8th instant and have written to the Secretary  of War a letter of which and of his answer you have copies inclosed—
          With high consideration and respect I have the honor, to subscribe myself your most obedt Servt

            Campbell Smith

          Honble Major Genl Hamilton

            I have receved information though not officially, of the death of Captain Martin, in Georgia—this may possibly give me a Company, in the ordinary course of promotion—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Adrian Kissam, 13 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Kissam, Adrian

            Sir,
            NY Nor 13. 99

          I have just received a letter from the S of War in which he informs me that your resignation has been accepted—
          W—
          Capt Kissam—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Amos Stoddard, 13 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stoddard, Amos

            Sir,
            NY. Novr. 13th. 99

          I have received your letter of the sixth instant, and have directed Major Tousarde to signify to you that your request of a furlough is granted. The necessity of regularity would have had lead me to refer you to Major Jackson had not Major Tousarde written to me on the Subject—
          Capn Stoddard


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 13 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 13th. 99

          I enclose to you an extract from Lt. Cla Captain Claiborne’s letter relative to Mr. Vereker, and would recommend that he receive the appointment of Cadet.
          I have this moment informed Captain Kissam that his resignation is accepted, and it is my opinion that the resignation should take effect from the date of the notification—
          With grt—
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Mathew Arbuckle, 13 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Arbuckle, Mathew

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 13th. 99

          You will repair without delay to Wilmington in the State of delaware for the purpose of being employed in the recruiting service—Upon your arrival at that place you will report yourself to Major Cass and take his order—
          Lt. Arbuckle


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Hunewell, 13 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hunewell, Richard

            Sir:
            New York Nor. 13th. 1799

          Your letter of the second of November h instant has just been delivered to me.
          I have pressed the subject of Money in repeated communications with the Pay Master General and the delay in transmitting it has proceeded from causes altogether unknown to me. I have just renewed the application in an  urgent manner—
          With Great c—
          Col. Hunnewell—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 13 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bentley, William C.

            Sir,
            N Yk. Nov. 13th. 99

          I have received your letter of the sixth instant.
          Mess Beale and Simmons have been mentioned to the Secretary of War as the persons recommended proposed by you, and it is therefore too late to recommend Mr. Thoms for the post of Cadet in your regiment.
          With respect to the vacancy in the eighth regiment, as you have written to Col. Parker, I shall wait for his communication on the Subject—
          With g
          Col Bentley


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, 13 November 1799
From: Wilkinson, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philad Nov 13th. 1799

          It has been suggested both by the pay Master & Majr Genl Pinkney, that a Lt McCall, now of the 3d. Regt & stationed in Georgia is necessary in that quarter as pay Master, I have therefore, for accommodation of the service, ventured to transfer Mr. McCall to the 4th. Regt., which may I hope meet your approbation.
          In arranging with Mr Swan for the pay of the Troops on the Missippi, I have named Lt. Jno. M. Lovel as pay Master, because he will be recommended to you, to succeed Lt. Sterret in that Office to the 1st Regt of Artillery, because we have no other Character in that quarter suitable to the Office, and because he has been & is still Engaged on that duty—I hope these motives may justify the measure, & secure your approbation.
          It may be proper for me to observe that Doctr Phillips, transferred from the 3rd. to the 4th. should be directed to join his Corps, and that Lt. Glen now in Albany, or that neighbourhood, should be ordered to the recruiting service—
          The early arrival of Lt. Col Gaither at my Quarters on the Mississippi, is a matter of —, as it will enable me to accelerate my return, I therefore hope the thing will not Escape your attention—most truly, respectfully & affectionately I am Sir Yr. Mo. Ob Set

            Ja Wilkinson

          Majr. Gl. Hamilton

            N.B. I shall be greatly obliged if you will favor me with a Copy of the regulation for uniforming us, by the return of the mail, or at least of the part which affects the Genl Staff—I shall probably leave this the Day after Tomorrow, but your Letter addressed to the care of Mr McHenry will overtake me at Baltimore—

          J W


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 13 November 1799
From: Eddins, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Majr General Hamilton
            Sir,
            Bristol Novr. 13th. 1799

          I had the honor of addressing you from Philadelphia, informing you that I Should Reach this place on the 10th. Current, where I now remain for your further Order—to Know in what manner to proceed—
          With Respect your Ob Servt

            Saml. Eddins Captain
            2nd Regimt. Arts & Engs


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 14 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 14th. 99

          Your letter of the 12th instant has Your le
          In all the cases in which no time day has been mentioned as the place & time when persons proposed as Cadets began to render service to the respective regiments I have received no information from the several Commandants.
          You It will therefore be pleased proper to have the Warrants dated on the day that they are issued.
          With
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, 14 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wilkinson, James

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 14. 99

          I have just received your letter of yesterday.
          The transfer of Liett McCall to the fourth regiment meets my approbation.
          I can not sanction the nomination of Lt McLovel as Paymaster to the first regiment of Artillerists as Lt. House has already been appointed to that office—This appt. was made of necessity without a previous nomination by the Officer of the regiment as their disperd. situation rendered the thing impracticable.
          I have directed Doctor Phillips to repair to the head Quarters of his regiment in the State of Tennessee, and Lt. Glen to proceed to Bennington for the purpose of being employed in the recruiting service.
          With Great
          Gn Wilkinson—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Glen, 14 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Glen, John

            Sir,
            NY. Novr. 14th—99

          You will be pleased to Repair without delay to Beningtn in Vermont for the purpose of being employed in the recruiting Service. Upon your arrival at that place you will report yourself to Major Bewell and take his orders.
          W—
          Lt Glenn—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Phillips, 14 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Phillips, Joseph

            Sir,
            NY. Nov. 14th. 1799.

          you have been transferred from the 3rd to the 4th regiment, and
          You will be pleased to repair, without delay, to the Head Quarters of your the latter regiment in the State of Tennessee
          With Considn
          Doctor Phillips


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Eddins, 14 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Eddins, Samuel

            Sir,
            NY. Novr. 14th. 99.

          Your letter of yesterday has just been delivered to me.
          I have heretofore directed you to proceed from to Brunswick in New Jersey, and I now confirm the order.
          There are at Fort Mifflin a drummer and his boys who are to be sent from that place to New York.  Wherever this letter may find reach you you will have leave a trusty sergeant to take charge of these persons, and inform Lt. Meminger of the name of the person and where he is to be found.
          With consideration
          Capn. Eddens—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Theodore Meminger, 14 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Meminger, Theodore

            Sir,
            New York Novr. 14. 99

          I have received your letter of the fourth instant.
          If the Artificers of Captain Elliot are not engaged in any special service at Fort Mifflin, you will send them to that officer at his post on the Schuylkill.
          The drummer of Captain Ingersoll you will send on to New York with directions, upon his arrival, to addres report himself to the Adjutant General for further orders. Let the boys of Captain Bishop’s company be put under the care of the drummer to be brought on by him to New York. You will have them supplied with provisions sufficient to carry them to Brunswick, and provide them with such certificates as will enable them to apply to the Contractor at that place for what may be necessary to for the remainder of the journey.
           With respect to the six deserters I send you a general order founded on the proceedings of the General Court Martial which sat at Reading. As far as this order is applies to these deserters it will govern with respect to them.
           You will inform me without delay whether or not how far it applies; and the names and situation of the persons not included in it
          With consd
           Captain Bishop is in Pennsylvania on his march to Winter Quarters at Scotch Plains—I have directed him to leave a trusty sergeant for the purpose of taking charge of the drummer and boys mentioned in your letter. He will inform you of the name of this Sergeant, and where he is to be found
          With consideration
          Lt. Meminger—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 14 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            NY. Novr. 14th. 99

          The bearer of this is Mr. Meredith of Brooklyn who goes to camp for the purpose of giving evidence in the case of Lieutenant Laidlie.
          You will have him provided for accordingly. I sent you some papers relative to this affair which you did not return to me. They are — very important evidence Papers in the case, and you will be pleased to deliver them to the person who acts as Judge Advocate.
          There are two companies of Artillerists to be quartered at Scotch Plains. You will make provision for these in your arrangements with respect to hutting.
          With great
          Col. Smith—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 14 November 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            War department November 14th. 1799

          In answer to your letter of the 1st. instant I have to inform you that John Brown has been mentioned to the President and agreed to by him to fill the place of Coleby Chew, who was appointed a Captain in the 13 Regiment, in case of his resignation. No official information having been received that Mr. Chew declined accepting, Mr. Brown has not as yet been notified of his appointment.
          Austin Ledyard and Nathaniel Noyes have been appointed the former has declined serving—the latter has accepted and resides at Stonington
          With great respect I am Sir Your obed Servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 14 November 1799
From: Miller, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philadelphia, November 14, 1799

          I shall write to a friend of mine by this Post requesting him to pay for what wood Captn Morris may want for the Garrison at Fort McHenry—I have the honor to be Sir—Your most Hl St

            Jas Miller
            Agt. Qr Mr Genl.

            Philada Novr 14—1799

          Majr Genl Hamilton N York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Josias Carvel Hall, 14 November 1799
From: Hall, Josias Carvel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Havre-de-Grace Novr. 14th—99

          The Paymaster has returned & is employed in paying off the Troops. They will march tomorrow for Harpers Ferry. From the best Information I can obtain the Wood is cut down for many Miles round that Place by the Iron Works in the Neighborhood & they, for some time, have been obliged to repair to the Maryland Side of the Potowmac for a Supply. I am also informed that Colo Parker is obliged to raft his Timber down the River. If this Information is correct, & at this Time I have no Reason to doubt it, the Troops will not probably be able to cover themselves before the Spring at that Place. If Circumstances make that Place indispensible it must be submited to without hesitation. But if otherwise will it not be an unnecessary waste of the Health & Lives of Soldiery?
          I will precede the Troops, take a View of the Place, & meet them on their Route, & again trouble you with a Line if Genl Pinckney is not within my Reach.
          With great Consideration I am Sir Your most Obedt Servt.

            J Carvel Hall


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Nanning J. Visscher, 14 November 1799
From: Visscher, Nanning J.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Niagara Novr. 14th. 1799—

          I have been honored with the receipt of your Letter of the 1st. Ult. in answer to my request for leave of absence.
          On submitting my case to the Commanding Officer here, he has decided that the request cannot be complyed with, without the arrival of more Officers: I hope therefore that I may not be considered as importunate in thus once more addressing you on the subject, to know whether I am to calculate on receiving this indulgence from Major Rivardi only. My presence at Albany is actually necessary, yet, it is not from the sufferance of any private concerns that I expect it; it was only from a long (and several years of which have been a laborious) service, that I could hope for it—
          The season has now so far advanced that we cannot reasonably expect any addition of Troops unless they should come by land—
          I have the honor to remain with respectful considerance Sir, Yr. very Ob. St.

            Nanning J. Visscher Lt.

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Campbell Smith, 15 November 1799
From: Smith, Campbell
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            My dear Sir
            Philada Nov. 15th. 1799—

          I am afraid you will think me fickle—but really I am not to blame—the hand of Providence hath fallen on me and laid me low—When I last wrote you I thought I felt myself far enough restored from a violent cold, which I caught by travelling in the Stage all night from New York, to do business—but unfortunately I was mistaken and have been labouring ever since that evening under the most violent bilious fever that ever a man of my constitution was doomed to sustain—all kind of sustenance has become offensive to me, and I am so debilitated that I can hardly write legibly—my breast has become very sore and accompanied with a constant hectic—I have been obliged to consult a Physician, who has been long acquainted with my constitution, and he forbids me at the risque of my life, to leave my life when quarters, where I have been confined since Monday night last—he flattered  me yesterday, that from appearances the fever was broke, but last night it returned with usual violence and obtained till about two hours ago—I have reported to the Paymaster General—
          The Paymaster of the Maryland Regiment has no doubt accomplished his payment ere this—and if he is not moved from his Rendezvous which is directly in the Route to Staunton and about 100 Miles on the Route way I should suppose that he would have no objection to officiate—
          I am with high respect & consideration Sir—your most obedt & hble Servt

            Campbell Smith

          Major Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 15 November 1799
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            New Port 15th. Nov. 1799

          I have received your circular letter of the 5th. Inst. respecting expeneturs which I shall communicate to the officers. I arrived at my  Quarters here the 13th. Inst. Major Louis Tousard left here the 14 for New York; also informs me he has given you information respecting the delay of Capt. Littlefield and Company.
          The Stores wanted is not arrived as yet; nor the winter clothing which is very much wanted. The Barracks at Salem, I shall be able to have repaired for the sum specified.
          Sir I wish you to give direction for a Genl. Court Martial, to set at this place for the trial of such prisoners as shall be brought before the Court.
          Sir I have the honor to be with the greatest respect your humble Servant.

            Danl Jackson

          Major General A. Hamilton New York


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 15 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 15th. 99

          I have mislaid the lists of Officers in the fifth and Sixth regiments—You will much oblige by me by sending new lists ones—
          With great respect
          S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Taylor, 15 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Taylor, Timothy

            Sir,
            NY. Nor. 15th—99

          The S of War has just informed me that John Brown has been appointed to the vacancy occasioned by the resignation fill the place in case of his resignation of Coleby Chew, in case of his resignation, but that he has not yet been apprized of his appointment. As no official information has been received from Mr. Chew that he declines accepting. It will be useful for you to write to Mr. Chew stating the difficulty that exists and requesting him to signify that he declines to the S of War. The Secry. also informs me that Mess. Ledyard and Noyce have been appointed Lieus in your regiment, but that the former of these Gentlemen declines serving. The latter accepts and resides at Stonington.
          With great consideration
          Col. Taylor—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 15 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            November 15, 1799

          I have received your letter of the 12th inst. and am happy to find that your — difficulties are in a fair way to be removed. all the difficulties which you had to encounter The spirit of the troops, the harmony of among the Officers, and the good understanding between the soldiers and the citizens afford give me  great real pleasure—
          W—
          Col. Smith


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Russell Bissell, 15 November 1799
From: Bissell, Russell
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Benington 15th Novr 1799

          I received your letter of the 24th Ulto, at which time I was at East Hartford. I found it Necessary on the same day to repair to Middletown, VIS, on the 5th Inst. in order to Sign of all the Vouchers Necessary for the Contractor. I then repaired to Hartford & took my passage in the first Stage for this place, whear I arrived on Yesterday. Major Buell not being in this place, nor any Officer of Rank Superior to my own, makes it proper for me to make this my Report
          I have the Honor to be with the highest respect & esteem Sir your obedt humbl Servt.

            Russell Bissell Capn.
            2nd Regt. of Infantry

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 15 November 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Camp Novr. 15th. 1799—

          I have the Honor to acknowledge the receipt of your  very Confidential & not official Letter of the 9th. inst. I am paying every attention to its contents that will enable me, to answer you pretty fully in a few day’s, I shall be as minute and as explicit as the nature of the case will admit of, and write freely without favour or affection—having the good of my Country and the honor and dignity of the service only in view—I have the honor to be, with great respect—Sir, Your most Obedt Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith Lt. Colo. Comd


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 16 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. Novr. 16th. 1799

          I have just received a letter from Captain McRea of the second regiment of Artillerists who is recruiting at Alexandria in the state of Virginia.
          He informs me that he has already enlisted ten soldiers, and expects shortly to — enlist more; but that there is no Contractor at in the place from whom to procure supplies. I have therefore to request that you will be pleased to take arrangements, as soon as you can do it conveniently, for the establishment of a Contractor at Alexandria.
          With
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Cass, 16 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cass, Jonathan

            Sir,
            NY. Novr. 16th. 1799

          I have received your letter of the fourteenth instant.
          The drawing of back rations in the case you mention would be irregular.
          I consent to your going to Philadelphia in December, but you will be pleased to limit your absence to the space of a week.
          When you leave Wilmington for Philadelphia be so good as to drop me a line informing me of it.
          With
          Major Cass—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William MacRae, 16 November 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: MacRae, William

            Sir,
            NY. Novr. 16th. 1799

          I have received your letter of the sixth instant, and have taken measures for having you supplied with camp utensils for a full company.
          As the recruiting service has been put under my direction it is regular to address your letters to me, to be retd for further directions—you ough and you ought not to be surprised that your letters to the War Department have remained without an answer—
          I have written to the S of War requesting him to take arrangements for the establishment of a Contractor at Alexandria.
          I have taken measures to have Lieutenant Fergus sup furnished with the necessary supply of Clothing.
          It is left with you either to order Lieut Fergus to join you immediately or early in the Spring as you shall think proper—
          Capn McRea—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Moore, 16 November 1799
From: Moore, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            New York Novr. 16th. 1799.

          Doctor Walter Buchanan, who will be the bearer of this, having expressed a desire to serve his country in the line of his profession, I take the liberty to recommend him to your attention and patronage, & to assure you that his opportunities for acquiring knowledge in his profession have been such, & such is my personal knowledge of his acquirements, that I have no hesitation in recommending him as fully competent to officiate as a Physician & Surgeon in the Army.
          With respect & esteem, I am, Your Obt. humbl. Sert.

            Wm. Moore

          Major Genl. Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 17 November 1799
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            November 17, 1799

          I have no doubts but that Mr Brooks is competent to discharge the duty lately assigned to Lt Campbell Smith, of paying the detachments at and near Staunton &c, with fidelity and accuracy.

            C: Swan PMG

            17 Novr 1799

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 17 November 1799
From: Eddins, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Majr. General Hammilton
            Sir,
            Camp. Brunswick Novr. 17 99

          Agreeable to your Order of the 11th. Inst, I report myself as having arrived here last Evening where I shall for your further order. Capt. Bishop’s Company is also with me—
          with Respect, your Obt Sevt

            Saml. Eddins. Capt.
            2nd Regimt. Arts. & Engs