Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Brookes, 30 May 1799
From: Brookes, Benjamin, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Upper Marlbro. May 30. 1799.

          I am Honoured with your two Letters dated New york the 15. & 17. Instant Covering the Arangement of the 2 Regemt. of Artillerist & Ingeneurs designating the Command of Each Batallion & am pleased My station is at New York as from its healthy situation & polite inhabitants May promise Myself allmost every thing that Can Make a Soldiers Life agreable, whilst in garrison—
          I shall in Obediance to your orders prepare & make my arangements to Meet you in New York as Soon as possable, but having much to do, & some Business of Consequence to Arange, May Detain Me, at all Events Not Longer than the first of July. But should My Duty, in your Judgment require My Attendance sooner—will most Chearfully Obey When ever you Command—Leaving to Chance the Necessary application of a Married Man—which I Trust will appoligise th the you be a Sufficient Excuse, for My Absence
          I shall be Highly Gratifyed with your Answer & be Much Obliged to you Sir, to be informed wether Colo. Doughty has resigned & What Mode is Esstablished in the Army for promotion—I Well know the Old army Establishment, but am ignorant as to the New
          I Last post receivd a Letter from Lt. George Washington Duncan informing Me, as there was no Colo. to the Regt. Applyed to fill one of the Staff Appointments of —— Answering his Letter & wish for information on the Subject.
          I shall Visit the Garrison at West Point on my Way to N York agreable to your orders where I Observe some of the Officers Belonging to My Batallion are on Duty. others at Reading. Lt. Philip Stewart N Jersey & Partrick C Harris N Carolina will be ordered to Join the Troops at New York.
          with respectfull attention I am Sir Your Obt. Servt

            Benja Brookes


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John G. Coffin, 30 May 1799
From: Coffin, John G.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Niagara 30th May 1799.

          In March 1797 I made an application to the Secretary of War for a furlough, and as this was not answered—I had occasion to renew it. On the 8th of May 1798 he wrote to Major Rivardi as follows—“Doctor Coffin’s application for a furlough will be attended to, and as soon as a Surgeon or Mate can be had to supply his place while absent, his request may be complied with.” Since this I have heard nothing further on the Subject. My inducements to make this request have been fully stated to the Secretary, they were important, and from the long expectation I have been kept in, they have much increased in number and urgency.
          Doctor Davidson of the British Garrison at Fort George, has had the goodness to offer to take charge of the sick here (we have none now) during my absence—should there be any impropriety in accepting his services—I could readily obtain the same assistance from a medical friend at Newark, directly opposite, who is not in public life.
          If you Sir will favor me with a reply to this application, by next post, however short, I shall feel myself infinitely obliged.
          In the mean time I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient humble Servant

            John G. Coffin S. Mate
            1st. Regt. of Artillery.

          Major General Hamilton &c

            Note—A copy of this letter, is this day transmitted to the


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 31 May 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York May 31. 1799

          Col J C Hall informs me that he has recommended for appointment to Lieutenancies — his Regiment Thomas Hewit and Benjamin Nowland. I beg to second the recommendation, if no preferable characters have been presented. It is very desireable to complete and keep complete the corps of Officers.
          Col Rice writes me that he has spoken to Mr. J. Jackson on the subject of transportation of articles; who replies that he has no instruction on that head and no power to act. Will you give the requisite direction? I am not as yet adressed by him that he has completed any Contract for the supply of provisions &c.
          Col Rice has begun the recruiting service and Col Hunnewell is — ready to begin. They are both urgent that for whatever articles are to be sent on may be accelerated. Arms Accoutrements Tents and Camp Utensils are called for from several quarters.
          Col Rice mentions that Springfield he intends to forward the different articles of supply to the District   —  or Batalion rendezvouses. One of these is at Springfield. I mention it to give an opportunity to regulate the transmission of articles accordingly.
          Colonels Rice & Hunewell and Rice propose an exchange of Captain Draper and Second Lt. Durant who are now attached to the fifteenth Regiment for Capt Brown and Second Lt. Harrington who are now attached to the fourteenth Regiment. They mutually represent that the places of their residence and of the personal influence of these officers will render this exchange useful to the recruiting services and in other respects convenient. I recommend it.
          The Commandants of Regiments press the appointment of surgeons and surgeons mates. Inconvenience & additional expence will soon result from the want of these Officers.
          Mr. J: Jackson confines himself to Coats it is understood confines his provisions to Coats and for these waits the transmission sending of buttons from Philadelphia. I should have — imagined that they could have been procured in Massachusetts on better terms than at Philadelphia. I observe by Mr. Hodgsdon’s Return that only Hats Shirts shoes socks blankets and Rugs have as yet been sent to that Agent. There is seems to be a chasm to be filled.
          Col Rice nominates Lt. Daniel Hastings as Quarter Master to his Regiment. His Pay Master, I think has been already communicated to you. I believe his Adjutant remains to be nominated. Col Hunewell — nominates for Pay Master by the choice of his officers, Lt. William Swan, for Adjutant Lt Charles Cutler Samuel P. Fay for Quarter Master Lt Charles Cutler—
          Col Parker transmits as previous nominates for his Regimental Staff, Lieutenant Lemuel Bent for Pay Master George W Humphries  for Quarter Master and George Tate for Adjutant. He also names as  Cadets for his Regiment Uriah Blue and John Stephens of Berkley County. Col Bentley nominates for his Regimental Staff Lieutenant Calvin Morgan as Pay Master Lt John Heiskell as Adjutant and Lt Horatio Stark as Quarter Master—The confirmations of these Officers several nominations will I doubt not be proper.
          I have lately received Twenty setts of the articles of war. I hope at least thirteen setts a number (say not less than thirteen) have been forward for the use of each Regiment.
          Col Bentley informs me that he jointly with Col Carrington has recommended to you Mr. William Saunders for a Lieutenancy in his Regiment. The manner in which he speaks of this Gentleman assures me that the appointment will be a proper one. He likewise now proposes likewise for Lieutenancies Mr. John Crump of Fredericksburgh Bartlett Anderson of Richmond, Francis W Cook and Philip Roots of Gloucester.
          I also learn from Col Bentley that his Pay Master was to proceed immediately to Philadelphia for money cloathing &c. but I have not heard of his arrival. This was an act of his own, no doubt from a commendable zeal to accelerate the object. It of course will not delay any measures of supply previously contemplated. Inclosed is the bond of the Pay Master and his sureties.
          Thus is every thing prepared for proof so far as depends on organisation for prosecuting the business of recruiting for the service Regiment, to be raised in Virginia and Massachusetts. It therefore becomes additionally urgent that all requisite supplies should shall be forwarded with expedition.
          With great respect I have the honor to be Sir Yr. Obed Ser

            PS It is very desireable that the “articles of War” not less than thirteen to a Regiment shall — be transmitted.

          The Secy of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Josias Carvel Hall, 31 May 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hall, Josias Carvel

            Sir
            New York—May 31. 1799

          Your letters of the 25 of April and Eighth of May have remained till now unanswered there being nothing in them which required an immediate reply
          I am satisfied with the arrangements which they announce. I do not however observe that you have made communicated a definitive nomination of Quarter Master. One by this time has probably been resolved upon. I shall be glad to know the person.
          As your opinion favours Havre De Grace, I consider it as established for the Regimental Rendezvous. The disposit I trust by this time the Tents and Camp Utensils as well as cloathing have been received The disposition of the Cloathing as to the places of deposit is referred to your discretion.
          The act of receiving an advance of money by any officer will determine his acceptance of his commission—But every officer who has not before done it ought to signify that acceptance to the Secy of War. Delay in doing it has been inconsiderate. The law is to govern in regard to the compensation of Two Dollars allowed to the Recruiting Officers.
          I have seconded your recommendation to the Secy of War of Thomas Hewit & Benjamin Nowland. There accompanies this a letter on the subject of the recommendation of Officers generally.
          With great consideration I am Sir Your Obed Sr
          Col J C Hall Havre De Grace


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Hunewell, 31 May 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hunewell, Richard

            Sir,
            New York May 31. 1799

          The persons Officers named in your letter of the 24 instant, as for your Regimental Staff have been recommended for confirmation to the Secretary of War for confirmation, which it is not doubted will be given.
          The Your  arrangement of Districts and subdistricts and the assignment of Officers to them are approved and I am content that you pursue the plan you mention as to the Distribution of Cloathing.
          A late letter of mine establishes Portland as your Regimental Rendezvous.
          The exchange of Officers proposed by Col Rice and yourself has been recommended to the Secretary of War; whose sanction is expected.
          I understand that the Arti a number of setts of the articles of War has been sent from the War Department to each Commandant. My circular of the 22 informs you that Stationary (which includes orderly books), is to be furnished by the Contractors; and that quarters are where necessary are likewise to be furnished by them. It is expected that tents will supersede the use of them, during the temporate season, at your Regimental Rendezvous. You will on take an arrangement with the Contractors for the supply of provisions &c. at the several rendezvouses and within the several subdistricts; so that every thing may be ready by the time your money and Cloathing shall arrive. For both, you are to address yourself to Mr Jonathan Jackson Esq Supervisor, to whom they will be in the first instance sent.
          The establishment does not contemplate a Chaplain to a Regiment. It is believed that the plan will be to have one for each Brigade. Candidates for the Offices places of surgeons may be recommended by you, within — meaning of my Circular of the 22d instant.
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr. Obed Servant
          Col Hunewell to the care of Jonathan Jackson Esr Supervisor Boston


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 31 May 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department 31. May 1799.

          There are about twenty five recruits at Kempsville in Virginia, under the command of Lieutenant John Hancock, who require the attendance of a Physician at the pay and emoluments of a Surgeons Mate. As it does not appear that there has been many recruits engaged for this some time past I would suggest the propriety of ordering Lieut. Hancock to repair with them to Norfolk about Six Miles distant, where a Mate in the service of the United States is stationed—
          I am Sir with respect Your obedt. servant

            James McHenry

          Major General A. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 31 May 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department 31 May 1799.

          I received your letter of the 29 instant this morning.
          On the 22d instant I presented the following names to the President for appointments in the 13 Regiment commanded by Lt. Colonel Taylor vizt.
          Capt. John Brown of Preston vice Coleby Chew who it is said will not accept.
          2d. Lieut. Austin Ledyard ... vice Peter Richards declined
          Do. ... Nathaniel Noyes. Stonington ... vice Ebenezer Learned
          On the 27. instant, it was further proposed to the President to permit the filling up of three other vacancies in the same regiment as soon as I could ascertain the fittest characters which were to be sent me by Mr. Tracy who was to advise with Colonel Taylor—
          I have the honor to be with great respect, Sir Your obedient Servant.

            James McHenry

          Major General A. Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 31 May 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department May 31. 1799.

          I enclose a letter to me from M. Barton, Captain of a Company of Volunteer Infantry who associated at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offered their Services to the President, were by him accepted, and their Officers commissioned for the Provisional Army, stating that Captain Henry who is recruiting at that Borough for the Regular Army, had enlisted Joseph Forrest a Drummer, and one of the Associates in the Volunteer Company.
          Although Captain Barton’s opinion, that an Associate in one of the Volunteer Companies, has incapacitated himself, to form a new Military engagement with the Public to serve in the Regular Army, may be questioned, yet certain Affidavits which I also enclose, establish the fact, that Joseph Forrest was in a state of intoxication when enlisted, and by the 1st. Article of the Rules and Regulations respecting the Recruiting Service “it is particularly forbidden to enlist any Individual while in a state of Intoxication.”
          I make this communication to evince to you, that zeal to fill their Companies, will sometimes induce Officers, to overlook or neglect positive Instructions—For I am of opinion, this Drummer should be discharged, having been enlisted contrary to Instructions and perhaps on account of a large family stated to be dependant upon him.
          You will please, if you concur in opinion, take the necessary steps for his Discharge.
          I am Sir, with respect Your obedt. servant.

            James McHenry

          Major General Alexander Hamilton—New York.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 31 May 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department 31st May 1799

          I enclose you two letters, one dated Baltimore 29th May 1799 from R. Gilmor Chairman of the Naval Committee of that City; the other from the Secretary of the Navy of this date. On this subject, you will please to give such directions as you may judge proper
          I have the honor to be with the greates respct Sir, your most Ob Hb St

            James McHenry

          Major Genl A. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 1 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bentley, William C.

            Sir,
            New York June 1. 1799

          I learnt learned with pleasure from your letters of the 3 and 17 of May the progress which you had made.
          You are authorised to follow your own judgment as to the disposition of the Cloathing for your Regiment.
          In designating Richmond for your Regimental Rendezvous it was my intention merely to indicate a point in the vicinity of which your rendezvous was to be established & to which supplies were to be directed. The plan is that tents shall be furnished for the encampment of the Troops. I coincide fully in your objections to a populous town as a station for troops them. You may in this case exercise a broad discretion.
          You are at liberty to change in concert with Col Carrington, who must regulate the business of supply, to change Amelia Court for any other station, which you may prefer. It appears to me prudent to avoid as much as shall be practicable a disaffected neighbourhood. It is particularly peculiarly important to guard the principles of the soldiery from perversion being perverted.
          I have in a letter to the Secy of War supported your several recommendations to appointments in your Regiment as well to fill vacancies as for your Regimental Staff. I —— the latter  Of the latter you will run no risk in presuming the confirmation.
          I am not as yet adressed of the arrival of your Pay Master at Philadelphia
          There can be no   inconveniences in the liberty you have given to your officers.
          I postpone acting delay proceeding in regard to alterations of relative rank in consequence of your suggestion that you are not prepared to act fully on the subject. It may produce some embarrassment to make partial alterations and to have afterwards to add perhaps to change it.
          I am satisfied with the substitution of New London as a Batalion or District rendezvous.
          I cease not to urge the transmission of tents and every other article.
          The moment you shall receive money and cloathing shall be received you will proceed to the recruiting for your Regiment.
          With great consideration I am Sir Your Obed servt
          Col Bentley Powhatan Virginia


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 1 June 1799
From: Tousard, Lewis
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Dr Sir
            Newport June 1st. 1799

          Acknowledging the Receipt of your letter of May 24th, I have the Honour of informing you, that out of the 46 Guns on Mr John Brown’s Wharf at Providence, 35 thirty-two pounders and one 24 have been transported to this place to be mounted in the several points or Islands which I am ordered to fortify. The ten remaining Guns, which are twenty-fours, are Ship Guns left through Mistake; the same Number of battering Guns were taken in Lieu of them for the United States Frigate, which could not take them, and they were lately bored again at the new Schuylkill Furnace. I am of Opinion that these 10 Guns cannot be made Use of in the Land Service except in a Case of Urgency.
          Subsequent to an Order of the Secretary dated 14th. of last October, to take from Providence all the Guns which might be wanted for Rhode-Island, I received a Letter in the Beginning of April, mentioning that he had directed General Hamilton to ascertain from me where these can be most usefully located to the Eastward among the Works erecting and contemplated, and to direct Mr Crary Agent at this place to have them removed to their Destinations: he further adds “if any of them can be spared for New York or Fort Miflin you will point it out.”
          Before the Receipt of that Letter, I had been at Providence, and directed Mr Crary to have the 35 thirty-two’s and one twenty-four removed to Newport, where they now are.
          In Addition to the Necessity of having these Guns at Newport, I was induced to order the whole Number of them be brought to this place, from the following Reason—These Guns are all in the same Case with the twenty-fours Capt. Barry refused to take on board of his Frigate, because they were bored under the Caliber, they will not admit a common 32 pound Shot. I thought it more expedient and less subject to a dangerous Mistake, that all those Guns should be in the same place; and to have Shot cast in sufficient Quantity, rather than to have them removed and bored again at the Furnace. In Consequence I gave a proper Diameter to the Owners of Hope Furnace, and sent their Conditions to the Secretary of War, and informed him of the Removal of the Guns; and for further Information, in my Estimate I designated the Places where they are to be mounted. In his Answer of April 20th he orders me to transmit to him the Dimensions of the Shot intended for the 32 pounders which have been transported from Providence to Newport, and this Letter I considered as a Sanction of what I had done.
          From the above you will observe that for the Defence of any other Harbour but Rhode-Island you cannot depend upon any other Guns from Providence.
          There will be in all fit for Service at the several points of Defence of Rhode-Island 43 Guns, and I think, for the present, and untill a larger System of Defence is adopted, that Number is sufficient.
          From the Letters of the Secretary, I can neither derive myself, nor can I give you, any Information of what he means by the other Harbours in that Quarter, unless it is the other Eastern Harbours, as Boston, Marblehead, and Portland. At my Returns from those places I will report to you the Number of Guns either already mounted or wanted; in the mean Time I may inform you that at Castle Island, in the Harbour of Boston, I have seen a good and numerous Artillery, and some also at Marblehead; that the Governor of Massachusetts is willing to supply with Guns the Forts which Government will erect, and even to have them mounted.
          I have received your Letter of the 15th of May containing the Arrangement of the first Regiment of Artillerists, and the Destination of my Battalion and have obeyed your Instructions.
          With Consideration and Respect I have the Honour to be Your obliged and humble Servant

            Lewis Tousard


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 1 June 1799
From: Peyton, Yelverton
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Virginia Fauquier Court-House June the 1st. 1799

          When I received your letter dated New-York May the 2nd. 1799 I was confined to my Bed and unable to answer it. and since my convalescence, have conceived the etiquette might be dispensed with as some time had elapsed—
          In compliance with your mild instructions, I am sorry to inform you that my health is not yet reestablished, but anticipate the salubrious air of my native County, will eradicate my malady in a month or two—
          I am with the higest esteem and consideration Sir, Your most Obedient Humble Servt.

            Y Peyton
            Lt. U.S. 1st. Regt. Infy.

          Major Genl. Alexand. Hamilton

            turn over,
            PS. Should you think proper to have a Physicians certifficate to corroborate my assertion that I am unfit for duty, I can obtain one, and will do so for the future if required—

            Y P—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 2 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            June 2, 1799

          General Hamilton requests Col Stevens to furnish Lt. Dayton with Tents Camp Kettles and such other articles of which he may stand in need for the detachment going with him to Charlestown

            June 2d. 1799


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Ingersoll, 3 June 1799
From: Ingersoll, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Westpoint June 3d 99

          The Contractors agent has received instructions from the Contractors, not to Issue the component — parts of the Rations as usual, and in consequence of the Generals circular order on the subject. I have to request of the General his order and Opinion, whether it’s understood by the late law; respecting the Rations to be Issued to the troops, that no Whiskey Candles & Vinegar are to be Issued in future. since the first of June I have only received Bread Meat & Soap. and am at a loss respecting the propriety of demanding the complete Ration as I have drawn it hitherto. The Generals order must be my guide, which I beg I may receive on the subject.
          I am Sir with great respect your Most Obedt Sevt

            Geo. Ingersoll
            Capt. Comg.

          Major Genl. Alexr. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Meyer and Michael Myers, 3 June 1799
From: Meyer, John,Myers, Michael
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Herkemer 3d June 1799

          We take the liberty to recommend to your Notice William Lappon Esquire of Fairfield in this county, who wishes for a Lieutenancy in the Army.  His name has some time since been sent to the Pr among others to the President, and we believe has also been mentioned to You. We think Mr Lappon well qualified for the Service, having had a good education—and we can with confidence recommend him as a friend to the Government.
          If no more than the Post of an Ensign could be obtained for Mr Lappon, it would probably be acceptable.
          With great respect we have the honor to be Sir Your Most obedt Servts

            Michael Myers
            John Meyer

          The Honorable Alexander Hamilton Esqr


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Church, 3 June 1799
From: Church, Philip
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            My dear Sir,
            Albany June 3rd. 1799

          I arrived here on thursday last, and the same day saw Mr Schuyler my Lieutenant with whom I am much pleased.  A few days since we paid a visit to Captain Landon at Troy who has been very successful both as to the number and looks of the men inlisted with him; they amount to thirty and had his Cloathing, which I conjecture is at Kinder-Hook the Subdistrict Rendezvous, been at Troy he would in all probability by this time have compleated his company. The information given me by him and his Lieutenant has determined me more than ever not to commence Recruiting until Cloathing shall come on, his men being so discontented that it is feared many of them will desertt should they not quickly procure it. As Captain Fondey is not nearly so well situated as myself for the distribution  of the Cloathing, all the company Rendezvouses in his district being much nearer Albany than New Burgh, I have at his request agreed to take charge of it when forwarded.
          On my way here I landed at West Point and presented the order you was so kind  as to give me to Captain Ingersol, who was not able to comply with it in any respect having neither Serjeants nor Musicians to spare
          Pray make my kindest remembrances to my Aunt and believe me with the greatest affection and respect, Dear Sir Your obed Servt.

            Philip Church

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Selah Strong, 3 June 1799
From: Strong, Selah
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            New York, June 3, 1799

          Nathaniel Smith, of Smith Town Suffolk County, Son of Jeffery Smith Esqr. a firm Federalist aged about Twenty five years nearly Six feet high—a Steady Well Disposed young Man, without family—at present Commands a Light Infanty Company in the Militia and acquits himself with Great Honour—Wishes to be appointed a Captain in the Army of the United States—

            New York 3d. June 1799—

            Selah Strong


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 4 June 1799
From: Hoops, Adam, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Jay 4 June 1799

          This morning Captain Fryes company under the command of Lieutenant Dayton embarked for Elizabeth Town on their way to Philadelphia—agreeably to your Order of Yesterday I directed Lieutt. Yates to Accompany Lieut Dayton—but on the representation of Mr Yates that the situation of his health did not admit of his marching—I have permitted him to remain presuming that it would meet your approbation under the circumstances
          The following is the state of Capt Frye’s company—

              remaining at Fort Jay
              {
              1 Capt 1 Surgns mate
              2 Sergeants 4 Privates

              }
              8

              on their march under Lt Dayton
              {
              1 Lieut1 Sergt.
              2 Corpls.2 Music
              2 artifers42 prvates
              }
              50

          (Deserted  1 Corporal  1 artificer—)
          I am sir with great respect Yr Mo Ob Srt

            A Hoops Mt

            P.S. I am told the two deserters — returned to the company since Sailing


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

            Sir,
            New York June 4th. 1799

          Inclosed you will find a return of Cloathing wanted for two companies of the 1st. and two of the 2d. Regiments of Artillerists & Engineers. You will please to attend to the procuring & forwarding of those Articles, recollecting that the principal part of the troops in question are now removed to Fort Jay—
          With consideration I am Sir—your obedient servt.

            A Hamilton

          Col: E. Stevens


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Staats Morris, 4 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Morris, Staats

            Sir,
            New York June 4. 1799

          The Secretary of the Navy has requested a guard of a Non Commissioned Officer and six men at the Ship Yards at Baltimore to protect from the fire the Sloops of War building there. You will please to furnish and keep up such a guard till further order, or till the completion of the object shall render the continuance unnecessary
          With consideration I am, Sir Yr. Obed S—
          Capt Staats Morris or Commanding Officer Fort McHenry near Baltimore


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

            Sir,
            War department June 4th. 1799.

          I received your letter of the 31. of May ultimo this morning.
          You will perceive by the Schedule which was transmitted you on the 23d of May ultimo that the whole of the articles for Colonel Rice and Colonel Hunnewells regiments were ordered on the 2d and 22d of May. The buttons left Philadelphia for Mr. Jackson on the 28 of May by one of the Stages. Inclosed is a Copy of the order on Mr. Joseph Williams of Springfield for some of the articles. The remainder except Seven hundred and four Coats to be made at Boston were directed to be sent to Mr. Jackson who was to be instructed by the Quarter Master General to deliver them to the order of the respective Paymasters and Quarter Masters of the Regiments aforesaid.
          Of all this you will be pleased to advise Colonels Rice and Hunnewell.
          I have no objection to the exchanges proposed by Colonels Rice and Hunnewell viz. Captain Draper in the room of Captain Brown and 2d. Lieut Durant in the place of 2d. Lieut. Harrington.
          The appointments of Surgeons and Surgeon’s Mates for the regiments which have commenced recruiting will be made as soon as possible. The Eleventh Regiment is complete in this respect. The seasonably filling up other vacancies will not be neglected.
          Have you thought of fit characters for a Surgeon and Mates for the 12. If so be pleased to name them. I have not heard from you relative to candidates for the vacant military grades in that Regiment.
          I have no objection to the nominations for Adjutants, Quarter Masters and Paymasters to the 14 and 15 and 7. and 8. Regiments made by their respective Colonels.
          The recruiting money &c. for the 14 Regiment was transmitted on the 7. of May for the 15 on the 28 of May for the 7. on the 17. May and for the 8th on the 16 of May.
          There will be fourteen setts of the articles of War sent to each Regiment on the establishments—
          I have the honor to be with great respect Your obedt. servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Alex Hamilton


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

            Sir,
            War Department 4th. June 1799—

          I have received the proceedings of a General Court Martial, held by your order, at Fort Jay, on Friday the 24th. day of May ulto.
          I now enclose copy of the proceedings, of what is termed a General Court Martial, held at West Point, the 20th. May ulto. by order of Captain George Ingersol commanding.
          The latter Proceedings, besides the want of authority in the Officer, who ordered it, exhibits the irregularity of a want of a Judge Advocate, the youngest officer appearing to have signed as a Recorder—This Court was not properly constituted, its proceedings are a nullity, and yet the sentences passed by it, have probably been executed in every instance, except that of the unfortunate King, who was killed in endeavouring to make his escape, from the gaurd.
          This is a new instance of extreme inattention in our Officers to the rules and articles of War, respecting the constitution of Military Courts, and with others, shews the absolute necessity, of awakening their attention, or some of them, may incur serious penalties, in Courts of Law.
          I am with respect your obedt servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Alexander Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 4 June 1799
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Elizabeth Town June  4th. 1799.

          There being still a vacancy in my regiment, occasioned by the appointment of the regimental staff—I take the liberty, under the permission contained in your favor of the 23d. Ultimo, of recommending Mr. William J. Anderson as a Candidate.
          This young gentleman now resides at Burlington in New-Jersey and is a student of the Law—he has an amiable disposition and genteel manners, he has received a liberal education at New-Jersey colledge, and has the character of being free from any vicious habits, and far as I have observed, he appears to me to possess, qualifications very suitable for the service, for which he proposes himself—on account of his youth he would be satissfyed with a second Lieutenancy, in which situation, he would in my opinion, be an acquisition to the regiment.
          His father is a lawyer of very respectable character and property in Sussex County in New-Jersey, who, during the revolutionary war, was an active supporter of the American cause and since the peace, has been a decided and firm federalist—
          The promotion of the recruiting service is with me a considerable object, in recommending this person, independent of his personal qualifications, for, it has so happened, that there was not appointed a single Officer from the recruiting sub-district, in which Mr. Anderson and his connections have usually resided, and to which, two officers only are, now, assigned both of whom are total strangers therein, and for that reason, not so successful, in recruiting, as might otherwise have been expected.
          Before the receipt of your letter, I had written to the above effect to the Secretary of war.
          With the highest respect, I have the honor to be Sir—your mo Ob. Servt

            Aaron Ogden


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 4 June 1799
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Elizabeth Town June 4th. 1799

          Yesterday by the mail I duly received your favor of the 22d. Ultimo, and being in the predicament you mention, in relation to the hats received for my regiment, I have made arrangements for the supply of cockades and loops agreably to your directions—
          With the highest respect I have the honor to be, Your mo. Obedt. servt.

            Aaron Ogden


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 5 June 1799
From: Hoops, Adam, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Jay 5 June 1799

          The small house at the corner of the Battery formerly used by Doctor Bailey appears to be now unoccupied It would serve exceedingly well as a place for the boats of the Island to land at. I beg leave to suggest this and if you should think proper to give any directions in consequence I will pursue them
          I am Sir with great respect Yr Mo Ob Sert

            A Hoops Mt

          Gen. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George West, Jr., 5 June 1799
From: West, George, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            General Alexander Hamilton,
            Sir,
            Burlington 5th. June ’99

          A few Weeks since an Apprentice Lad of mine, by the Name of Matthew Smith, was induced to inlist—by a recruiting party belonging to a Company commanded by Captain Charles Marll—
          I immediately took the best Advice on the subject and found it was not the intention of the Law that apprentices should be inlisted without the consent of their Masters—James McHenry Esquire, Secy of War, directed me to write to you, Sir, and state the circumstance, and informed me you would immediately take the necessary steps to have the Boy discharged released—I have shewn Captain Marll his Indenture, who informs me the Lad is sent on to Elizabeth Town, and is under the command of Colonel Aaron Ogden—
          I beg pardon, Sir, for giving you this trouble—my Duty obliges me to have this matter put in a proper train—I have the Honour to be with sentiments of much respect Your Mo. Obt. Hble. Servt.

            George West Junr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 5 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hoops, Adam, Jr.

            Sir,
            New York June 5. 1799

          Inclosed are the copies of two letters of this date, one to Major Brooks, the other to Capt Staats Morris and others, as noted at foot. As in the absence of Major Brooks from his intended Station, at Fort Jay, the command within his district will be exercised by you, these copies are communicated for your government. The troops at the posts in New York harbour will of course conform to the plan and will be by you delivered over to Major Brooks when he shall arrive.
          I do not recollect that I have hitherto received any of the usual returns of the troops under your command agreeably to my letter of
          With great consideration I am Sir Your Obed St
          Major Hoops


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 5 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New York June  5. 1799

          I send you returns of the 1 of May 1799 to be disposed of according to your general instruction
          I observe a considrable deficiency of some articles particularly powder. Before you transmit the returns you will examine them particularly and report to me a statement of such articles as you are of opinion ought to be forwarded. The Garrison may be considered as consisting of Two hundred & fifty rank & file with a proportion of Officers.
          With consideratn I am Sir Yr. Obed Sr
           Col Stevens


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

            Sir,
            New York June 5. 1799

          The inclosed letter to Capt Henry speaks its own object. As his company was is ordered to march for this place Not knowing whether he may not be himself in Philadelphia nor whether his Company will have marched or not from Reading, I trouble you with it and request that you will have it forwarded according to circumstances.
          With great respect I have the honor to be Sir Yr Obedt St
          The Secy of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 5 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir
            New York June 5. 1799

          Your letter of the 25 of May, with the return to which it refers as inclosed, have been received.
          In the scheme proposed by me (till a Hospital Department shall be organised) it is contemplated
          Until there shall be a complete organisation I know of nothing better to be done than to commit the Military Stores to the Regimental Quarter-Masters and the Hospital Supplies to the Regimental surgeons. The former — may employ as his assistants the cadets & Sergeants Majors and at posts where they are not none of these the Commanders of Companies or detachments. The latter will use his matter mate and where he is not the cadets and where they are not, the same Commanders. Where there are cadets these may be made auxiliary to the Regimental Staff. The Quarter Master on his part and the Surgeon on his part will respectivel cause the persons whom they employ to account with them; and, they in the present state of things will account with you or with your immediate respec representative.
          I am very desirous of having a general return of all our Ordnance Arms Accoutrements Military Stores and Camp Equipage—such an one as you presented last Winter to the Commander in Chief, but brought down to the present time. It will be well to distinguish the arms which are in a state of repair from those which are not. If there are articles provided which are not yet delivered over to your care, I shall be gratified by as much information respecting them as you may possess.
          I wish also to have a return of the arms accoutrements tents and camp utensils which have been actually furnished for the troops now in a course of recruiting; particularly the twelve Additional Regiments.
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr Obed ser

            A H

          Samuel Hodgsdon Eq


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Rice, William C. Bentley, Richard Hunewell, and Thomas Parker, 5 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Rice, Nathan,Bentley, William C.,Hunewell, Richard,Parker, Thomas

            Sir,
            New York June 5th. 1799

          I have been informed by the Secretary of War that all the articles for Arming cloathing and equipping of your Regiments will be delivered to your order or that of your Pay & Quarter master at your Regimental Rendezvous by Jonathan Jackson Esquire of Boston and Mr. Joseph Williams of Springfield (Mass.) six hundred and eighty stands of Arms and as many Gun–worms to be furnished by the latter Gentleman the rest by Mr. Jackson.
          The Secy. of War has no objections to the exchanges proposed by yourself and Col: Hunnewell* of Capt. Draper in the room of Capt. Brown & 2d. Lieut. Durant & 2d. Lieut. in the place of 2d. Lieut. Harrington. They are therefore to take place.
          He likewise approves Your nomination of your Regimental Staff and advises me is likewise approved.  The Secy. of War informs me that the recruiting Money for your Regiment was transmitted on the 7th. of May

          Colonels Rice and Hunnewell

            Cols. Bentley & Parker—
            The Secy. of War has informed me that your nominations for your Regimental staff, have been approved; and that the recruiting money for your Regt. was transmitted on the 17th (& 16th.) of May.
            With consideration &c.

            June 5th. ’99


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 5 June 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department June 5th. 1799

          I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your two letters of the 4. instant.
          Dr. Hezekiah W. Bissell does not belong to any particular regiment, he is an additional Surgeons Mate appointed in pursuance of the powers vested in the President by the first section of the act to augment the Army of the United States. You will therefore order him to such place as you may think will be most wanted.
          Doctor Oliver Hubbard has been appointed an additional Surgeon’s Mate, and directed to repair to Portland, and place himself under the orders of Captain Stoddard—
          I am Sir with great respect Your obedient servant

            James McHenry

          Major General A. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 6 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            New York June 6th. 1799

           I have to inform you that I have received your letter of the 4th. Instant, recommending Mr. Anderson to fill the vacancy in your Regiment, and have supported the recommendation.
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr. obedient servant

            A Hamilton

          Col: Ogden


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 6 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hoops, Adam, Jr.

            Sir,
            New York June 6. 1799

          Inclosed is the copy of a circular letter written to the four Captains who —— compose your batalion. You will see its object and you will attend to its execution. You are apprised that these officers are now on the recruiting service. It will be incumbent on you to see that it does not languish for want of exertion or supplies till their companies are complete. — No change is to be made in their recruiting ground without my previous approbation. You will from time to time make the necessary communications & returns to me—A sett of the instructions mentioned in the letter to them accompanies this, for your information & government—
          With great consideratn I am Sir Yr. Obedt Srt
          Major Hoops


Title: Circular to Certain Recruiting Officers, 6 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Certain Recruiting Officers

            New York June 6. 1799

          The Superintendence of the Recruiting service every where being under my direction you will hereafter communicate with me concerning it and make your returns to me. I send you the new a sett of new instructions to you which you are strictly to conform in whatsoever is applicable relative to your situation.
          With consideration I am Sir yr. Obed Servant

                Capt Callender Irvine Carlisle Pensylvania
                A

                Captain William Macrea Alexandria Virginia
                A
                H

                Captain Samuel Eddins Richmond do.
                A
                H

                Captain John Bishop Winchester do
                A
                H

                Lieutenant John Hancock Norfolk do
                A

                Lieutenant Merriwether Lewis Charlottesville do—
                I

                Lt. John Fergus Junior Wilmington N Carolina
                A

                Lt. Patrick Harris— do.
                A

                Capt. Francis K. Heeger Charles Town South Carolina—

                H

                Lt. William Deveaux Savannah Georgia—
                A

                Lieutenant Peter Shoemaker Frederick Town
                I


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Lloyd Moore, 6 June 1799
From: Moore, Thomas Lloyd
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philadelphia June 6th. 1799

          I have been honored with your two favors of the 22nd. and 24th. ulto. the first respecting trimmings for the hats shall be attended to, as they are deficient in cockades & loops. The vacancies in the Regt. I had filled up by application at the War-office. Yours of the 24th. inclosed a letter to Cap. Elliott. The day following the receipt of it, I accompanied the Secretary at War to Fort Mifflin, and took that opportunity of delivering your letter into Cap. Elliots hand, after perusing the contents he promised me to forward the returns required of him, and also to explain the causes of delay. I now beg leave to call your attention to a small alteration which (with the advice of the Majors) I propose to have made in the Arrangement of the Officers of my Regt. and also request that You will confirm the Appointment of the Staff. Capt. Blaine was No. 3 You will observe We make him No. 2. The Majors were of opinion that his standing in Society entitled him to that station. Cap. Gibbs from No. 4. We have reduced to No. 7. He is rather young and inexperienced, We think that a proper place for him. Cap. Westcott is a late appointment to fill up the vacancy occasioned by Cap. Attlee’ non-acceptance, the Subalterns remain as they were. I inclose for your consideration a correct list of the Officers of the Regt. as I think it ought to stand, also pointing out those Lieuts. whom I propose for the Staff, and who are now acting in that capacity. I assure You Sir, this Arrangement is the result of due consideration, free from motives of favor or partiality, if it meets your approbation I will thank You to confirm the same by letter, as soon as convenient, so that We may consider it conclusive. I have not received returns from the recruiting officers who are most remote and therefore cannot yet forward a Regimental Return, but Accts. are favorable. I set off next week to visit the subdistricts on this side the Susquehanah river, & immediately afterwards shall take my station at head Quarters Bristol.
          I am Sir, with respect your obedt. servant

            Thomas L. Moore
            Lt. Col. 10th. Regt.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 7 June 1799
From: Hoops, Adam, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Jay 7 June 1799

          Mary McGregor represents. That her husband (a Soldier in Capt Freemans company) was wounded during the revolutionary war—That he is now over fifty years of age. That she has a son of ten years old an incurable cripple — that separated from her husband she would find it extremely difficult to maintain herself & son—she requests That in consideration of these circumstances her husband may be permitted to remain & do garrison duty either here or at west point—or that he may be discharged.
          With great respect I am sir yr Mo Ob svt.

            A Hoops Mt

          General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 7 June 1799
From: Hoops, Adam, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Jay 7 June 1799

          I have made enquiry of Capt Freeman relative to the representation  of Mrs McGregor and am informed that her husband is most probably upwards of fifty Capt Freeman does not consider him fit for service. he was enlisted on the 4th June 1798 by Capt Frye—he had served before in the Corps of Artillery and the story he tells of his service during the war has the appearance of Truth.
          I am Sir, with great respect Yr Mo Ob Svt

            A Hoops Mt

          Gen Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 7 June 1799
From: Stevens, Ebenezer
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Majr Genl. Alexr Hamilton
            Sir
            New York 7 June 1799

          I have examined the Returns inclosed in yours of ye. 5th. Inst. and agreeable to Your Instructions, have taken abstracts, of the one from West Point & forwarded the original to Saml Hodgdon Esqre. Intendt. of Mility Stores, with a request yt. the Several Articles therein mentioned, may be forwarded me via Amboy, as soon as Possible and expect in the Course of Next week to Receive them—
          With respect to the Return of Stores &c Wanted at D’Etroit, I have carefully examined it, and am of opinion that One  Tun & an half of Cannon Powder with a Complete sett of Uniform for a Company of Artillerests is necessary to be forwarded, which will be Sufficient for the present—I would thank You to order a Returns from all the places, in order that I might place them in a Book for that Purpose, that I may inform you at any time, what articles are on hand & What will be Wanted—I am With Consideration Sir Yr Hble St.

            Ebenr Stevens.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Lloyd Moore, 7 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Moore, Thomas Lloyd

            Sir,
            New York June 7. 1799

          I thank you for your attention to my request in regard to Capt Elliot.
          I do not find among my papers any letter from you communicating the nomination of — Regimental staff. Your letter on that subject has miscarried or has been mislaid. You will therefore communicate the nomination to the Secretary of War, informing him that it is done by my direction, and you will obtain from him a confirmation be pleased to repeat the nomination and it shall immediately be attended to.
          I have communicated
          I approve the alterations which you suggest in the relative rank of your Company Officers as You will then consider it as established in conformity with the list you have transmitted. I have A full confidence in your exertions to stimulate and promote the recruiting service in your circle and I flatter myself they will gives me the hope that it be attended with as much success as can reasonably be expected.
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr Obed Ser

            A Hamilton

          Lt Col Moore


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 7 June 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir
            W Dep. 7 June 1799.

          I have recd. your letter of the 5th inst. and delivered your letter to Captn. Elliott who happened to be at hand.
          He has certainly omitted what he ought to have done, I mean to answer your letters: it may be however that he transferrd this duty to the officer who suceded him at Fort Mifflin, when he was ordered to Northampton, and that he has considered himself detached from his command, since the orders you may have given him in consequence of my letter of the 24th of April ulto. copy of which is inclosed.
          You know how necessary it is to have a permanent laboratory, and a person of skill to superintend and direct all laboratory preparations. Being about to erect proper buildings for this purpose, in the neighbourhood of this City; and Capn Elliott possessing this skill in an eminent degree I must request you, if it has not already been done, to make such an arrangement respecting his company, as to prevent it as much as possible suffering by his absence from it.
          I do not recollect whether I have informed you that Cap Wadsworth is employed by the Secy. of the Treasury to inspect the arms manufactured to the Eastward under Treasury contracts, and that his services in this line is still required by the Secretary. Will you be so kind as to take such order in this case also  as may be proper.
          I am Dr Sir yours truely

            James McHenry

          Majr. Gen. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 8 June 1799
From: Stevens, Ebenezer
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Majr Genl Alexr Hamilton
            Sir
            New York 8th June 1799

          The Contractor informs me the provissions, under Smiths Contract is not issued out to the Troops, notwithstanding your order to Lieutt Dayton, their Commanding officer at Fort Jay
          I will thank you to give directions to Majr Hoops to have it Issued forth, that Majr. Colefax may be charged with it—
          I am with great Consideration Sir Yr mst Hble St.

            Ebenr Stevens.

            NB There is great Want of the Articles of War for the use of the New Regimts. for the Recruiting Parties—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Edward Carrington, 8 June 1799
From: Carrington, Edward
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Richmd Suprs Office June 8. 1799

          Since I enclosed you, on the 31st. Instant the plan which I had formed for Recruiting divisions of Virginia, I have seen Lt Colo. Bentley who satisfies me that Abingdon which I arranged as in Colo. Parkers circle, more properly applies to the other. I have therefore written to Colo. Parker that this Station is to be considered as arranged in Colo. Bentleys circle, and that this plan is so far altered.
          I am very respectfully Sir Your Most Ob Sr

            E Carrington
            Supr DV

          General Hamilton.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 8 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            New York June 8th. 1799

          After perusing the inclosed you will please to forward it to Major Adlum, with such observations, growing out of the occasion, as you may think proper in relation to the recruiting service.
          You will perceive that the present destination of the Major is intirely compatible with that Object
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr. obedt servant

            A. Hamilton

          Col: Ogden


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

            Sir,
            New York June 8. 1799

          The strong recommendation which I have received of Mr. William J Anderson for a Second Lieutenant in the Eleventh Regiment (Ogden’s) induces me to submit my opinion that it is adviseable to appoint him, there being a vacancy. He now resides at Burlington.
          I send you the copy  of a list of Officers of the Tenth Regiment, exhibiting their relative rank of the several Officers. A few alterations as pop as proposed to be settled by the field Officers. It presents a few alterations—Capt Blaine instead of No. 2 becomes No. 3 Capt Gibbs from No. 4 passes to No. 7—I have confirmed it, pursuant to the authority given me by your instructions of the 21 of March last
          With great respect I have the honor to be Sir Yr Obed Ser

            James McHenry Esqr.


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

            Sir
            New York June 8. 1799

          I have finally determined upon the course which the inclosed copy of a letter to Major Adlum of this date indicates—
          With great respect I have the honor to be Sir Yr. Obed Ser
          The Secy of War


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

            Sir,
            New York June 8. 1799

          Capt Ellery, assistant to the Adjutant General, has taken his station in this City and has applied to me on the subject of to have him provided with Quarters. Independent of his personal accommodation,  — — stands — need of an office for his business. This application has naturally brought the subject to my mind in reference its different relations to myself. The remuneration of professional presents has on my part has now become almost entire and in a little time is likely to become absolutely so. This renders it a duty to my family to avail myself of all the rights attached to my Military situation. That of being provided with Quarters is one. The Commanding General, whether in a stationary position or in a moveable situation, is the course of — active service, is continually allowed for himself and such quarters; as also agreed with regards to and the Cheifs of the several staff Departments and their assistants.
          But Nothing has yet been regulated in regard to this object, as it relates to the general staff. The allowance of quarters is matter of usage and necessity. I shall be glad to understand from, your ideas on the subject
          With great respect I have the honor to be Dr Sir Yr. Obed St—
          The Secy of War


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John C. Gilbert, 8 June 1799
From: Gilbert, John C.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir,
            New-york June 8th. 1799

          Desirous of entering into the service of my Country, I am induced to offer myself as a candidate for an appointment in the Western Army; I think I can with propriety assure you, that I am attatched to the Constitution of the United States and admire the administration thereof, in support of which I beg leave to refer you to the recommendation below, if that, together with my professions, should be so satisfactory to your Excellencys mind, as to induce a favourable opinion and recommendation to the proper authority; I shall feel it a duty incumbent on me by every exertion in my power to merit a continuance of it.
          I have the Honor to be Your obedient Servant.

            John C. Gilbert

            The Subscribers Certify that they have known John C Gilbert, A Citizen of the United States, a very considerable time, and do beleive him to be as he states, attatched to the Constitution and administration of the Government of the United States, and further that he is in our opinion, Capable of rendering Service to his Country in a Military capacity.

            Parris Gilbert
            W. Fisk
            John H. Sickels


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 8 June 1799
From: Hodgdon, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philadelphia 8th. June, 1799.

          Your letter of the 5th. instant was received yesterday—In the present state of things I believe the mode you have suggested for obtaining an account of the expenditure of Military and Hospital supplies is the best that can be devised—yet I am afraid in operation it will be found too diffuse to answer perfectly.
          The General Return you request shall be sent as soon as possible—my help is small and my Work great—the Return will cost me two Weeks labour of One Clerk to make it full and accurate. The Documents received are better than formerly, but in many instances Vague, and uncertain, and leaves me too much to guess at. All the information I possess in the subjects mentioned in your letter shall be communicated.
          With respect and esteem, I am Sir, Your most obedient Servant—

            Samuel Hodgdon

          Major General, Alexander Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 8 June 1799
From: Bentley, William C.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Richmond, 8th June 1799

          Since my letter to you covering the nomination of the Staff Officers of my Regt. and the Bond required of the Pay Master, I have received from the Treasury Department, money for recruiting Service, and an advance of four Mons. pay to the Officers; from the same Office, I received a blank Bond to be executed by the Pay Master, which differs in form with the One I inclosed to you; inasmuch as the One I forwarded was made payable to the United States, and the other to the Treasy. of the U.S. If this variance is essential, I will when advised, have the last one executed and forwarded to the proper Office, relying on your returning the first.
          I have this day Issued my Orders to Commence the recruiting business, which has a more flattering appearance than when I first addressed you on the subject; the Want of Appointments to fill the Vacancies that  have Occured, is attended with an inconvenience, which makes it desirable that they be filled as early as possible. I apprehend that we shall feel Sensibly the Want of Capt Dandridge, especially as his first Lieutt. Wilton is young and very little qualified to have the Command of a recruiting Station.
          In a former letter to you I took the liberty of naming some young Gentlemen as proper to be Commissioned, they stand highly recommended; One of them, William Saunders I have a personal acquaintance with, I know of no young Man who is more deserving.
          Among the different Staff Appointments, no mention has been made of a Surgeon & Mates; although their Services have not yet been Wanting, It is very certain that they will soon.
          I have received Six Copies of the Rules and Regulations for the Government of the Troops of the U.S. forwarded by Mr. Ebenezer Stevens, requesting me to acknowledge the receipt of them; If I knew how to address him, I would do it, but being informed that they were by your Order, I hope this Acknowledgement will be sufficient.
          Orderly Books, blank returns and other stationary is now Wanting, I shall be glad to be advised as to the Manner of procuring them, as also with respect to Baggage and Amunition Waggons.
          The means of transportation of Arms & Cloathing to the District Stations, with a variety of other incidental charges, will often occur, for the discharge of Which, I have no funds, nor information of the Chanel through which they are to be had. It will be a pleasing Circumstance to be informed particularly on those several heads.
          I am with perfect Consideration Your Mo: Obt

            W. Bentley


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Gibbs, 10 June 1799
From: Gibbs, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir
            Boston 10th. June 1799

          This accompanies a duplicate of an Extract of a Letter to General Washington of the 21st. of April and a duplicate of a Letter to you of the 25th. of the same month.
          Seven weeks having elapsed without an answer induces me to write you again fearful that some accident has taken place which has prevented your receiving those Letters.
          If the Deputy Quarter Master General’s appointment is not to be obtained, Let me know what or if any appointment on the Staff worth my acceptance is to be had. such as Inspector. Muster Master—Commissary —
          I write fully persuaded that you will give me an answer in which case I may be determined how to act respecting any appointment in the Military line—
          I am Dear Sir with much esteem Your most Obedient humble Servant

            Caleb Gibbs.

          Major General Hamilton New York


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 10 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hoops, Adam, Jr.

            Sir,
            New York June 10 ’99

          You will cause McGregor to be furnished with the requisite Certificates from the Capt. of his Company and the Acting Surgeon in order  an Application to me for a discharge. The service is best rid of such men.
          I am desirous of seeing in practice the French Manual of the Artillery in order to a comparison of it with our own. the necessary apparatus if not in the Garrison will be provided by Col: Stevens on your Application shewing him this paragraph of my letter.
          If you have not in the Garrison some field pieces you will obtain four from Col: Stevens in order to the exercise of the men. if he has none belonging to the United States you will in my name request a loan out of those belonging to the State.
          I requested that Capt. Read lately from West point, might be directed to call upon me. As he has not called I presume my note to you must have  miscarried; I request that he may be informed of my desire to see him.
          With great consideration &c.

            P.S.  How soon is it expected that Lt. Leonard’s men will have gotten through their inoculation so as to be able to proceed to their destination New London? Let Lieutenant Yates proceed to Reading to join his Company Elliott’s now stationed  at that place. Give him a line to the Commanding Officer of the Detachment.
            Capt. Henry will for the present encamp with his company on Governor’s Island and while there will be under your orders. The men now at Fort Jay belonging to his Company will of course Winchester the Drummer, of Frye’s Company would naturally go to Cochran’s in exchange for his man taken by Frye, but as his time is expired or near expiring and he is willing to reinlist, it is proper he should have the option of his Company for this purpose.

          Major Hoops


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 10 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York June 10th. 1799

          Col: Parker recommends for second Lieuts. in his Regiment, Uriah Blue of Berkley, and Robert Bell of Frederick I presume the recommendation to be well founded.
          He adds that Doctor Daniel Conrad offers to attend the Troops at Winchester for the stated allowance of surgeon’s pay without rations and a reasonable compensation for his medicines. Your will recollect that Winchester is the Regimental Rendezvous, and you will determine whether it is adviseable to accept the doctor’s offer.
          Col: Parker likewise recommends the brother of Doctor Conrad as a person qualified for the station of surgeon. He does not mention the Christian name. I understand the person is an applicant to you
          With great Respect, &c
           The Secy. of War


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Elliott, 10 June 1799
From: Elliott, Joseph
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philadelphia, June 10, 1799

          When on the campaign I received a Letter from you desiring to know the reason the returns of Fort Mifflin had not been forwarded on. shortly to my marching I got your orders to make out and send the return. at that time I was a draughting cannon for the Sectry. which could not be laid aside. immediately as they were finished I began the returns and compleated one. the other was but begun. I then received orders to march and it was out of my power to make it at that time. for I again was ordered to draught which detained me one day longer from marching. as the command devolved on Capt. Massey I gave him the return that was finished and the other that was only begun. I requested of him to finish the one and send them on to you. which I thought had been done untill I received your letter and I suppose it would but his illness prevented it.
          Sir I am with respect your humble Servt.

            Joseph Elliott

            Philadelphia 10. June 1799.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 10 June 1799
From: Taylor, Timothy
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Danbury June 10th. 1799

          I have the honor to inclose to you letters from Genl. Tracy & Colonel Talmadge in recommendation of Mr. Abijah Fenn of Waterbury for the appointment of Lieutenant in the Regiment under my Command; from the recommendation and appearance of the Gentleman I am induced to wish the recommendation may succeed, he wishes to be annexed to Capt. Sandford’s Company in the place of Waters Clarke Adjutant, I have heretofore recommended John Beers for that vacancy, but am informed that Joseph A. Wells of Capt. Ranney’s Company has declined his appointment, and it would be agreable to me to have Mr. Beers (if he should obtain) annexed to that company and Mr. Fenn to Capt. Sandford’s—from the recommendation of Genl. Tracy I take the liberty to recommend Ambrose Terry Hitchcock of Granby for a Lieutenancy in Capt. Copeland’s company vice James Gordon Jr. Quarter Master—
          I have the honor &c

            (Signed) Tim. Taylor

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Lynch, 11 June 1799
From: Lynch, Francis
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dr Sir,
            New York June 11th. 1799

          I have frequently called on You, but had not the pleasure of finding You at Home; since My last to You, I have received several Letters from My Brother, He is very anxious to be removed to Fort Jay—
          Having lately lost My Eldest Brother, & the Doctr—being the only one now living, I will take it a particular favour, if You will excuse Him to be removed to Fort Jay, as He will then be near me, & I shall have it My Power to assist Him to whatever He stands in need off—In the pleasing expectation of Your complying with Our Wishes I remain your very Hble Servt.

            Frans. Lynch

          Alex: Hamilton Esqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 11 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Read, James (d. 1803)

            Sir
            New York June 11. 1799

          The letters which accompany this in addition to those heretofore transmitted and acknowleged by you contain your instructions fully for the commencement of the recruiting service. But you will defer it till your cloathing or part of it shall arrive.
          One letter professes to transmit a plan for the subdivision of your Circle into Districts and sub-districts. When this letter was — written, it was expected that materials would have come from been — obtained to enable me to adopt such a plan. But this not having happened I must leave it with you to form and establish it one. To this end, I shall be glad that you I For this purpose I wish you to consult General (I believe now Governor) Davy—whose opinion doubtless will have great weight with you, and when formed you will transmit me one copy of the plan for my information — another to Major General Pinckney.
          You will observe that Tennessee and Kentucky make makes part of your Circle. Those together had best form one District and — form subdistricts, of which Kentucky to form two and Tenessee one. and will of course form one subdistrict.
          You may confide to the two Captains of Kentucky to make the subdivision for that state.
          InclosedAt foot is a list of the officers appointed for these two states Tenessee. I do not recollect to have been yet advised of an appointment of Majors for your Regiment.  If they should be appointed when you begin to recruit, it will be well to station one in Tennessee to take charge of the Recruiting service there and in Kentucky—
          If Majors should not be appointed in time, you may designate at your discretion a Captain to have a general superintendence in each district.  in the margin: “This to stand”
          J McRea Esquire of Wilmington as Agent for the War Department has been instructed to make contracts for the supply of provisions &c. in North Carolina. You will communicate to — him the arrangement plan which you shall adopt respecting the subdistricts and you will ———— take with him the proper arrangement for the supply of your troops recruits. James O Hara Esq of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania is Contractor for Kentucky & Tennessee—The Officer who shall be charged with the recruiting service in each of those states that state will easily ascertain who is his principal Agent there and can concert the requisite measures with him—
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr. Obedt Sr

            PS I understand that three Companies are allotted to NC but that the officers of one have not been appointed for want of eligible candidates having been proposed.

                List of Officers

                Kentucky

                William Dangerfield
                Capt
                Lexington

                1 Company
                John Jameison
                1 Lieutenant
                 do

                Willis Morgan
                2 Lieutt.
                —

                Fleming Woodridge
                Capt
                Danville

                  do
                Charles Kilgoar
                1 Lieut
                Lexington

                Elijah Johnson
                2 Lt.
                do

                Tennessee

                William P. Anderson
                Capt
                Nashville

                  do
                Lewis Tiner
                1 Lt.
                Knoxville

                Edmund P— Gains
                2 do.
                Blountsville

          Col Read


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus Graves, 11 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Graves, Rufus

            Sir,
            New York June 11. 1799

          My circular of the 31 of March professes to  transmit profers offers a plan for the Division and subdivision of the Circle, within which your Regiment is to be raised. When that letter was written it was supposed that materials for a perfect plan would speedily have been proposed obtained; but prev peculiar circumstances not necessary to be specified, have disappointed that expectation. The plan transmitted as you will see is deficient as far as part and perhaps not extremely well digested as to the remainder. will probably be found particularly defective as it regards the state of vermont. As to New Hampshire & Rhode  it is hoped there are no material faults—It is left with you and your Field Officers to subdivide the state of Vermont anew in such manner as your information shall lead you to think most adviseable best—and If you think shall judge amendments in the distribution of New Hampshire and Rhode Island to be plan expedient, you will suggest them. In fixing upon the selecting places of rendezvous you will carefuly consult the facility and cheapness of supply
          In New Hampshire, Jacob Sheaff Esqr. of Portsmouth N Hampshire is Agent for the War Department Isaac Waldron, Contractor for that state—In Vermont Elijah Payne Esqr. is Agent—as yet no contractor is known to have been engaged—In Rhode Island Archibald Crary Esqr is Agent John L Boss contractor. With these Agents and contractors respectively to you will concert the necessary arrangements for the transmitting and furnishing of your supplies of money cloathing provisions &c. The Money and cloathing arms accoutrements tents and camp utensils will be ordered as to Agent by the Department of War to be forwarded to the several Agents; from the different the money and cloathing to be delivered to your Regimental Pay Master—the other articles to your Quarter Master.
          I think it will be adviseable for you to have one of your Majors stationed in Vermont, the other in Rhode Island. To New Hampshire you can more particularly direct to apply your personal attention.
          I rely upon the utmost diligence in maturing every preliminary preparative & in giving me prompt information.
          With consideration I am Sir Yr Obed St
          Rufus Graves Esqr Lt Col Commandant


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 11 June 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            War Department June 11th 1799

          I have received your letter of the 6th inst. containing an extract of a letter from Colo Strong dated D’Etroit May 7th 1799
          I have the honor to be, with great respect and esteem your Most Obt Hbl St

            James McHenry

          Major Genl A Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Massey, 12 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Massey, Ebenezer

            Sir
            New York 12th. June 1799.

          The enclosed Letter directs Cochran to Repair immediately to New York, where his presence is requested as a Witness before a General Court Martial, should he not be at the Garrison you will immediately without loss of time forward the Letter to him wheresoever he may be
          With consideration I am Sir Your Obedt. Servt.


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

            Sir
            New York June 12. 1799

          I duly received several letters from you dated Feby. 26 April 3 May the 20th & 23d. and the third instant; an attention to which has been delayed by a pressure of more important business and by the want of adequate assistance in conducting my correspondence.
          Hereafter while you remain at your present post, your communications (as mentioned in my circular of the ———) will be with Major Brooks, in his absence represented by Major Hoops.
          But I deem it proper to take a direct notice of your past communications to me.
          The return of medicines &c  in your letter of the 28 of Feby was forwarded transmitted to the War Department with the usual request that a due supply might be forwarded.
          If there are still any men with you reported — unfit for service who have not been discharged you will cause them to have be furnished with the customary Certificates & sent to this place where they will receive discharges. They must be instructed to address themselves to Major Hoops
          Candles are an established part of the ration and are to be issued of Course.
          Liquor is at the discretion of each Officer Commanding a Post. & under the restrictions specified in the General Order. But to ensure uniformity, I have just issued an order directing that — half a gill per day shall be constantly issued; not meaning however — to derogate from the discretion which the law allows with regard to fatigue service and extraordinary — occasions.
          If the Surgeon shall be of opinion that the Inoculation for the small pox may safely proceed at this advanced period of the season, I shall be glad that it may take place.
          —


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

            Sir,
            New York June 12. 1799

          Give me leave to remind you of a letter which I lately wrote you on the subject of Capt McClellan.
          Inclosed is one from him of the 6th respecting the substitution of Flannel for Linnen. The expediency of this for Troops serving in the — more Northern Climates  is I believe suggested in the late Reports of the Commander in Chief—and to me it has always appeared very evident—taking care so to arrange the substitute that the expence be not increased to the public—
          If Capt McClellan’s plan be accurate his data will deserve attention.
          With great respect I have the honor to be Sir Yr Obed S
          The Secy of War


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

            Sir
            New York June 12 1799

          Accordg to the returns from Detroit, there ought to be added to the quantity of Powder there One Tun and a half to complete what would be an ordinary supply in proportion to the Artillery. And if the Stock of Powder in the UStates be ample, that quantity ought to be forwarded. The stock however should govern. Not possessing sufficient information on this head, I have concluded to state the matter to you and to request that you will direct the Superintendant concerning it as you shall deem right. An additional supply ought to be sent—Particular care should be taken to furnish these remote posts early with cloathing. Indeed, considering the casualties that which are to apt to occur in their transmission—There ought always be a years supply a head — at those stations.
          With great respect I have the honor to be Sir Yr Obed Sr—
          The Secy of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Elliott, 12 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Elliott, Joseph

            Sir,
            New York June 12. 1799

          I have received your letter of the 12th. instant. It would will be with great regret that I shall at any time see in the conduct of an officer intentional neglect negligence or disrespect. I am the less disposed to suppose either in the present case, because it is impossible to imagine a motive. Yet I owe it to propriety to remark that your continued silence has been ill judged. Though The obstacles which you mention to the making of the returns did not render it impracticable to acknowlege the receipt of my letters and to inform me of the causes of delay and of what was intended; which certainly ought to been done.
          With consideration I am Sir Yr. Obed servt.
           Capt. Joseph Elliot


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Walter L. Cochran, 12 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cochran, Walter L.

            Sir
            New York June 12. 1799

          There is an urgent necessity for your presence in this City by Tuesday next, Immediat’ly therefore after the receipt of this Letter you will repair to this place and communicate your Arrival to Major Hoops
          with Consideration I am Sir Your Obedt. Sert.
           Mr. Cochran 2d Regt. of Artillery


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 12 June 1799
From: Morris, Staats
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort McHenry June 12th 1799

          I had the honor of receiving your letter of the 4th Inst. directing me to furnish a guard to the Ship yards at Baltimore. In my absence the Chairman of the Committee charged with superintending the building the Ships of War, called on the Officer of Marines, who  has furnished the guard from his recruits. As they are on the spot  and have no other duty, and as it would diminish the fatigue on our works to furnish it from this post, I presume Sir, it would meet your approbation to let them continue.
          Enclosed I transmit a return of my command. The Clothing has not yet been forwarded. with great respect I have the honor to be Sir Your Obedt. Servt.

            Staats Morris
            Capt. Commdg.

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton


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

            Sir
            Baltimore June 13th 1799

          Inclosed I have the honor to transmit, for your inspection, the proceedings of a General Court Martial, whereof Captain Bruff is President, convened at this place on yesterday, in obedience to your order, through Capt. Morris, of the 30th Ultimo, for the trial of such Military offenders as should be brought before it—and am With the highest consideration and respect Sir your most obedt Servt

            Campbell Smith

          Honble Major General Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 13 June 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department 13th. June 1799—

          I have recieved three letters from you, dated the 8th. and one the 10th. instant.
          The President having authorized, the appointment of William J Anderson. I immediately notified him accordingly.
          You inform me, that Captain Ellery, assistant to the Adjutant General, has taken his station in New York, and applied to you, to cause him, to be, provided quarters; that independent of his personal accomodation, he will have occasion for an Office. That as no regulation on this subject, relative to the General Staff, has heretofore been made, the allowance of quarters, has been a matter of usage and necessity, and you request my ideas on the Subject.
          The 6th. Section of “An Act for the better organizing of the Troops of the United States, and for other purposes,” authorizes, the detaching of an Officer, to serve as an Assistant to the Adjutant General. Such Officer in the field, would be entitled to necessary and suitable accomodation or quarters, in Garrison to the same, the present situation of our Army requires his presence, near the commanding General in New York. Is he not thus located by circumstances, and not of choice merely, entitled to quarters? I incline to think he is.
          At present I should suppose it would be more proper, to allow the Adjutant General an Office in New York, in which his Assistant should be allowed to transact business, and I do not see the necessity of two Offices.
          A regulation in England, made so late as 1794—allows barracks to a regiment, on the following rule—viz—Field Officers—each 2 rooms. Captains, each 1. Two Subalterns 1. Staff, each one, 12 Non-commissioned officers, and privates 1. Officers mess 2. I give you this scale, to shew what experience, has taught, to be a reasonable allowance for quarters, to the several grades in a regiment, in the Country where it is probably now in operation.
          I am Sir with great respect your obedient servant.

            James McHenry

          General Alexander Hamilton N. York—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 14 June 1799
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Pittsburgh June 14 1799.

          The honorable the secretary of war, advised me in a letter dated the 21 March 1799. to remove from Cincinnati to this place, and informed me that it was intended I should repair to the seat of government as soon as I should receive orders from you to that effect. In pursuance of this advice I reached Pittsburgh on the 10th instant, and on my arrival received your favor of the 3d. April last, directing me to repair thither accordingly, and there take the orders of the secretary of war.
          It has happened from the uncommon freshes in the Ohio this season, and from the Circumstance of my boats being too weakly manned, that our passage has been remarkably long and tedious from Cincinnati to this place, having been no less than forty four days in performing a voyage which has commonly taken but about twenty five or thirty. Notwithstanding the pleasing prospect of being removed from dreary shades to more enlivened scenes my best exertions proved ineffectual, and I could not have gotten here sooner without hazarding the boat and its valuable Contents.
          I have Concluded to appoint Captain Samuel C. Vance of the 3d. Regiment the deputy for the army, on the Western frontier, and have by this post written to him to meet me here as soon as possible, to enter into the necessary bonds, receive the money I have with me, and the necessary instructions, and proceed immediately to business.
          I presume it will be nearly three weeks before I shall be able to leave this place. But if Captain Vance should not wait for the letter I have written to him by this post, and should now be on his way hither (which is probable) it will facilitate my departure.
          I pray that major General Hamilton will be pleased to accept of my humble respects, and be assured of the pride and promptitude, with which I shall always receive, and endeavor to execute his orders.
          I have the honor to be with the greatest respect Sir your most obedient and very Humble Servt.

            C. Swan. P.M Gen

          The Honorable Major General Alexander Hamilton Inspector General of the Armies of the United States


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Bradley, 14 June 1799
From: Bradley, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Winchester 14th. June 1799

          I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your packet of the 22d of May (with four setts of recruiting instructions) wherein you direct me to take my station at Staunton, I shall repair to that place in the course of three or four days. I have been at a loss where to fix Capts. Diven & Grayson’s Rendezvous as there is not a place mentioned in the Arrangement where there is not a recruiting party. I have conversed with Colo. Parker. he informs me he has directed his Officer at Alexandria to remove to Fauquier, and there is only one of his Officers at this place, I have concluded to direct Captain Grayson to continue at Alexandria, and Capt Diven to remain at Winchester. Captain Gibson is at Staunton with Two Officers. This is as favourable an Arrangment as I can make at present, and hope it may meet your Approbation. Mr. Blackburn has join’d Capt. Grayson, & McGuire Capt. Diven—I shall forward the Returns &c at the close of this month, and if nothing Matterial happens to prevent it I shall then make Application to go to Connecticut, as my Interest suffers in consequence of my long absence—
          I hope Sir you will Use your influence to have Clothing, and other necessaries forwarded for the recruits as soon as possible—
          It appears by your letter that Capt. Bird is to make his returns to and be considered under my directions. I dont rightly know where Capt. Bird is; but understood he went to Salisbury in North Carolina Captain Joseph Brock of the 4th. Regiment is recruiting at or near Fredricksburg in Virginia, as he is not mentioned in your Orders I have thought proper to Notify you where he is stationed—
          Sir I have the honor to be, with respect your Obedient Humble Servant

            Daniel Bradley Majr
            4th. U.S. Regiment

          Majr. Genl. Alexr. Hamilton New York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 15 June 1799
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Elizabeth-Town June 15. 1799

          The men, who have been recruited for the 11th. regiment, begin to solicit for pay, many of them having been enlisted for more than a month, I have promised to write upon the subject, and as money is the life of the recruiting service, I hope, shortly, to receive directions for carrying into execution, the arrangements, which have been or may be made for fulfilling this part of the contract with the soldier, which has been stipulated on behalf of the United States.
          I have the honor to be with the highest respect Your mo. obt. servt

            Aaron Ogden

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Revell Elton, 16 June 1799
From: Elton, Revell
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Alexr. Hamilton Esqr.
            Sir.
            Philaa June 16th. 1799

          Upon the 5th. Day of March AD. 1791, One Charles Bunn an infant was by his own consent and the consent of his Parents, & under their Hands & Seals, by Indenture regularly executed, bound as an Apprentice to me the Subscriber Revell Elton & my Wife Sarah untill he arrived at twenty One Years of age, which will be on the 27th. Day of March  AD 1802—The  truth of all which can be established by the production of the Indenture, &  by any affirmation that may   required respecting the same.  In  the  course of a few Days past, the apprentice deserted my service and  enlisted in the Company of Captain Charles Marles in the City of Burlington I immediately applied to the Captain, who said that he could not discharge him without Orders: Upon this I came to the City of Philaa. to lay my complaint before the Secretary at War—The Secretary informed me that Orders had issued   not to enlist apprentices & directed me to write to you, & that you would immediately furnish Orders to the Captain, whereby the apprentice would be discharged
          I hope therefore, that without delay,  you will please to direct such Orders  to be sent to the Captain that I may regain My Apprentice—And am with respect &c   Your—

            Revell Elton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 16 June 1799
From: Parker, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Winchester 16th of June 1799

          Captain Lightfoot has just Called on me with the Inclosed letters, which exactly corrispond with the Information I have received from other Sources Relative to the Unfavourable Situation of Stantoun at present as a Recruiting Rendezvous. I feel myself verry much at a loss How to act.  But as Colo Thurston the Contractor has chearfully agreed to furnish Rations at Woodstock — as Captain Taylor to whose district Shanandoah has lately been annexed by Colo Carrington has been so Succesfull in Recruiting at this place and in Berkley that he will have no occasion to send a party to Shanandoah. I have determined to permit Captain Lightfoot to Recruit at Woodstock in the last mentioned County untill I have the honor to hear from you on the Subject, & I trust I Shall have your permission to Continue him at that place Being Convinced that It will Contribute much to the Success of the Recruiting Service
          Capt Lightfoot Informs me that he Remained a day at Woodstock on his way to this place & in that Short space Recruited four Verry likely natives & He Thinks If he can be permitted to Remain there he will be able from his Knowledge of the people & the assistance of his friends to Compleat his Company in a Verry Short time
          with Verry Great Respect I have the honor to be Sir Your Obdt Servant

            Thomas Parker

            PS There are Two excellent musicians in this Town who will not engage for the Indeffinite  Term mentioned in our Recruiting Instructions; But who may be enlisted for three years. The extream difficulty of procuring musick has Induced me to make them a promise that I will endeavour to take them of those Terms. you  will Greatly oblige me by permiting me to do so as we Shall be able to  Get young men well Instructed by the end of that Term—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Elihu Egleston, 17 June 1799
From: Egleston, Elihu
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Hartford June 17th. 1799

          I take the liberty of addressing myself to you on the Subject of getting my son releas’d from the service of the United States as a Soldier. the perticulars of his listing &C you will see by taking the trouble to read Mr. Jones’s letter to the Secr. of War the Honl. James McHenry Esqr. which Letter accompanys this, for the purpose of your reading it unseald, I determind when I first heard of the boys listing to have applyd myself in person to Interceed for his release, but my health will not permit, and not only — but I am deprived of hope of ever being in better health. I therefore can do no more than to write & beg of you for a discharge for the Lad. being unaquainted in what manner I had ought to proceed in this business & having heard of your Authority & goodness, I presumed to Address those lines to you, plainly stating that I have but a trifle of property, which however may be sufficient to pay what is demanded of me in this business, and which I will readily pay for the sake of my Sons company and Assistance the little time I may remain in this world, & you will by granting this favor render in a degree happy, your Mo. Obt. huml. Servt.

            Elihu Egleston

          Genl. Hamilton Esqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 17 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Dr. Sir,
            New York June 17. 1799

          Your favour of the 15th. is received. I am very glad you have determined on changing the Purveyor. I think it likely that Mr. Williams will be a good substitute.
          As the subject of the Qr. M G’s removal to the seat of Government began with you—I think it best that you should write the definitive order.
          My instruction to Major Toussard only communicated his eventual destination. It was my idea that he should first execute the duty to which you had assigned him. I shall take care that there is no misapprehension—
          I have not time to recur to my letter ordering Capt Elliot to Philadelphia. But I believe this idea was included of his calling upon you for orders. The inclosed will settle the matter
          Yrs. Affecy.

            A Hamilton

           Js. McHenry Esq


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John McClallen, 17 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McClallen, John

            Sir,
            New York June 17. 1799

          The Secy of War informs me that he has ordered materials for Cloathing to be sent to Col. Stevens, but that, as was done in the case of Capt. Bruff, no more than the contract price can be allowed for making them up which will be paid to you by the Purveyor of supplies. You will govern yourself accordingly.
          With consideratn—I am Sir Yr Obed S—
           Capt McClellan