Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Brown, 2 April 1800
From: Brown, Charles
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philada 2d. April 1800

          Upon an application to the secry. of war, I find ———— no instance given any directions to the paymaster Genl. relative to partial payments to officers out of the course they usually take, & that he appears determined not to give any—Being unable to proceed to my place of distanation without money, & my pay (about 600 dollars) having been forwarded to Detroit in the expectation that I was there, and my removal from hence having been in consequence of orders from my superior and no fault of mine I take the liberty to request, that you would be pleased to give such orders to the paymaster Genl. as you may judge proper on this accation—
          I have the honour to be Sir, your very humble Servant

            Chas. Brown
            Surgeon Artil. & Engineers

          Genl. A. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Elias B. Dayton, 2 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Dayton, Elias

            Sir,
            New York April 2. 1800

          You will in future furnish the Troops at the Union Cantonment with all those Articles specified in the Regulation of the War Office dated the 1. March 1800 under the directions of Colonel Ogden Deputy Quarter Master General whose instructions in relation thereto you are implicitly to follow
          Whatever of the Articles sent and in
          You are to consider yourself as having been authorised by me for whatever articles specified in the above mentioned Regulations you may have furnished antecedent to the first of April, and you will make out your accounts accordingly
          with true considern &
          Mr Dayton—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York April 2. 1800

          I have given Colonel Ogden the necessary instructions for supplying the Troops in the district allotted to him with the articles specified in the agreeable to the Regulations of the War Department dated the 1st of March 1800. It will therefore be proper, especially as he has for the reimbursement of what he has monies already advanced money for the use of the Government, as well as for the future expences of his department, that funds should be placed in his hands as speedily as possible. As this step no doubt will appear proper I beg your particular attention meet with your approbation Let me have your particular attention to this object.
          with great respect
          Secretary of War


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Wheelock, 2 April 1800
From: Wheelock, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Dartmouth College April 2d. 1800.

          The goodness, which has attached you to the welfare of our rising happy empire; and which, combined with other talents, has placed you in an eminent and interesting relation, will permit me to suggest a consideration, dictated by a sincere desire to promote, in any way the same public cause.
          In this view, I take the liberty of recommending to your favourable notice Capt: Josiah Dunham, of Col: Graves’ regiment, at Oxford. Long have I known him, and his character, for this place has been the bosom of his progressive improvements, acquaintance, and friends. He is a gentleman of talents, and liberal science, and refinement in arts of taste. He possesses an amiable spirit, activity, and address; and is inviolably attached to our excellent federal establishment; and ardently loves its military service.
          Permit me, Sir, to mention. Should there by an opening for the appointment of a Brigade Major, or any other vacancy in the military departments, in which you might think proper to extend the field of his services, I have reason to believe; that, with a great sense of obligation, and a principle of ambition, he will be invariably excited to merit your patronage, and the public approbation, in the faithful and honourable discharge of any duties, that may be assigned him.
          With best wishes for the success of your public attentions; and for your personal felicity, I have the honour to be, with great respect and esteem, Sir, your most obedient, and humble Servant,

            John Wheelock

          The hone. Alexr Hamilton Esq: LL.D. &c. &c.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 2 April 1800
From: Cass, Jonathan
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Wilmington Delaware April 2d 1800

          John Drayton Enlisted by Lieut. Climson at Dover in the county of Kent, on the 18th. day of January 1800, When a lad had his Knee put of Joint, and owing to bad mannagement never has become strong, it has rendered him incapable of perform’g a march of three days. I am confident it will be for the interest of the U. States to discharg him, he has been paid from the date of his enlistment to the last day of February, in case he is discharged, the pay for the month of March can be retained to the public, and he shall refund the bounty, I will direct the P. Master not to allow the Officer who enlisted him, the premium.
          The clothing which he has rec’d, he stands charged with in my Monthly Recruiting for Return for January, and shall also be returned, but they are too much worn, the blanket excepted, to be delivered to a recruit for his legal allowance.
          I am Sir, With great respect & esteem your most humble Sevt.

            J Cass Major 3. R.I.

          Major Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 2 April 1800
From: Hodgdon, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philadelphia, 2d. April 1800—

          Your letter of the 27th. & 28th. Ultimo, came to hand yesterday. The Clothing for Bennington will be on the way immediately The articles which may be necessary for encamping the Troops composing the additional Regiments will be attended to through the medium of the respective commanding officers. Returns must be made to Regimental Brigade Quarter Masters, and by them to the Quarter Master General, through his Agent here, who is fully instructed as to the manner in which they are to be complied with—Many articles are drawn from the public Stores and many others supplied to the Regiments by Contractors and others which I have no Knowledge until the accounts and Returns from the posts from the supplies are received and forward, and these are not as regular as I could wish of course I cannot at all times form an accurate Judgement what articles may be necessary to complete the supplies, they must therefore be drawn on Returns made for the particular occasions. Suitable Clothing will be provided for the convict soldiers.
          With respect and esteem, I am, Sir, your most Obedient Servant,

            Samuel Hodgdon

          Genl. Alexander Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 2 April 1800
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir
            Union Brigade April 2d. 1800

          I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of the 27th. ulto. bearing the post mark of the 31st. containing a schedule of articles said to be furnished by The Contractor under my order—and upon examining your Letters, you find, the articles marked are not included, in any of the directions general or Special which you have given—and request me to inform you whether they have been procured, and upon what grounds they were added to the list of the articles directed.
          Some weeks past I requested the Contractor to furnish me with a list of the articles supplied the Brigade, that I might revise it—he promised to make out a Copy and send it to me—he has not fulfilled this promise, & of course deprived me of the ability of addressing an explanatory Letter to you in the first instance, upon such points, as an explanation might have appeared necessary, being deprived of an oportunity of addressing you by way of general report, which was due from me to you, I must undertake to answer the questions put promptly, without giving the case that mature consideration and deliberation, which perhaps its importance merits—
          Your Letter of the 4th. of november relative to the Hutts of the non-Commissioned officers, having been minutely attended to, rendered the expenditure of some small articles necessary to give them accommodation, in the lofts of the Hutts occupied by the Rank and file of their respective Companies—In  my Letter of the 10th. of Decr. ulto. I express myself at a loss, how to make the Contractor verify his deliveries or deposits within the Centinels of my Camp &c. &c. that verification of the aggregate, nor a general schedule of the articles furnished, ever being by him presented to me, I cannot answer for, or consider myself responsible for the verity of his general Statement
          Permit me to refer you to your Letter of the 17th. of Decr. from Philadelphia, where you authorise me to procure, thro’ the agency of the Contractor, or if any difficulty should occur in that course, by such other means as may appear advisable, the articles that may be necessary for the accomplishment of the object—
          In addition, I beg leave to recall your recollection without entering into detail, to that polite, not French Phraseology, but the Spatium relictum ad aliquid Inscribendum, which you were pleased to leave with me, when our Camp was honoured by your visit, of this and the precding, I do not however, mean to avail myself, if it should appear to you that I have used the discretion I supposed left with me, censurably, or have not kept constantly in view the accommodation of the Troops, and the real good of the service—solicitous however to remove the unfavourable impressions which appear to have been made, I shall answer without diffidence the interrogatories so pointedly put—
          The 272 plank have been used, for making sashes for the Hutts of the Brigade, for the regimental wells, and for the floor of the Brigade room, erected for the accommodation of General Courts-Martial—used as a military School for the instruction and exercise of the Brigade officers in the essentials of their profession, connected with a knowledge of the use of the Broad & small Swords and other essential points necessary to an officer, & which could not have been given elsewhere—
          As to the scantling, there were 3215 feet, for which the united states were only chargeable, the expence of sawing—the timber was taken from this ground & transported to a neighbouring saw-mill—I concluded it was better to pay for the work, than to give the mill the usual allowance of part of the materials, timber falling very short, The remaining 1208 feet—residue of 4,423 charged by the Contractor was purchased at the market price and has been necessarily used in the errection of Hutts for the officers & for the rooffs of Colo. Ogden’s Hutt & my own when the timber on the ground failed, part was used for the wells & part for the Brigade room—
          The white lead and oil have been used, for painting the window sashes of the Brigade, to prevent their shrinking the plank of which they were made not being sufficiently seasoned—part was also used in making putty to put Glass in those frames—
          The Hair, Ceeling-lath, lime & plaister of Paris were used in compleating those chimnies, which the frosts of Decr. & January forced  us to leave unfinished, and in Plaistering the rooms of those officers, who live in framed Hutts, were part of the scantling was used, or in the Garretts of Log Hutts occupied by officers; by which there has been a real saving equal to the difference of expence between ceeling with board & lath and plaister—a small part of the same have been used to cover the front of the chimnies in my two rooms and other field officers—the residue in the Brigade room, and for the roof of which the shingles mentioned were only solely used—I flatter myself when you come to view the cantoonment, you will not be disposed severely to censure—I am conscious that every thing that has been performed on my part, has been correctly done—with strict attention and unabating assiduity—& I believe at a less expence to the public than similar articles were supplied by the Contractor, independent of his per Centage—You will do me the favour to recollect that I reluctantly undertook this business, and that in my Letters of the 27th. & 28th. of October I wished the responsibility should be placed else-where, sensible that the world being very much disposed to censure me, I should not pass this Scene without a shot, I therefore solicited that a public agent should be sent, to superintend the business, in your Letter in answer on the 30th. you observe “I am aware of nothing to be done, which can require a public agent to be sent to you”—You will excuse me, if I should in future, appear particularly solicitous to guard myself from similar unpleasant situations, and feelings—
          I have the Honor to be with respect Sir, Your most Obedt Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith Lt. Colo. of ye. 12th.
            Comdg.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, 3 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wilkinson, James

            Sir,
            NY. April 3rd. 1800

          It is my wish that Captain Richard Sparks of the third regiment should be with that part of it which is to be stationed on the Ohio—If this can be effected, consistently with the good of the service, you will take Measures for the purpose—
          G Wilkinson


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 3 April 1800
From: Hamtramck, John F.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Pitts Burgh April the 3d 1800

          I have the honor to acknowledge the Duplicate of your letter of the 5th ultimo to General Wilkinson which has been forwarded. in the instruction I received from that General I have been Directed to send all my letters for him after the 1st of April to the war office which has been Done, Copy of which I have the honor to inclose
          I have the honor to be Sir with Very great Respect your Most obedient and Very humble Servent—

            J F Hamtramck

          Maj. Gen. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 5 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            N.Y. April 5th. 1800

          Your letter of the 2d. inst. has been received—
          It was not intended that the rule The Rule that officers should not be separated from their corps, to which you refer should was not meant to extend to Officers who might be appointed to the General Staff—Lt. McCall can therefore continue to exercise the duties of his station without being transferred
          W—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 6 April 1800
From: Buell, John H.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Bennington April 6th. 1800

          It was my Intention that Lieut Richmon should have went to New York before this, but Capt. McClaries Muster and Pay Roll and Recruiting Accts. did not Arrive untill last Evening, the Rods a cross the Mountains are almost impossable the Snow  at this time is three feet Deep, I have directed Capts. Bissell and McClary to march with there Recruits and to Leave one Serjt. at each of there Rendezvouses to assist in Recruiting
          I expect that we shall march a Compleat Company and if I am not Vary much deceved it will be as good a one as was ever march’d from this State, my Officers have all bin Vary Industrous and ambitious to get the best of men otherwise our Strength on Paper might have bin larger—I shall expect Sir to Receive Your Orders by Lt. Richmon with Respect to Arming the Recruits, the Deserters in Confinement, Hall, the Drummer &c &c
          I am Sir with the Respect Your Huml Sert

            John H Buell Majr
            U.S.  2d Regt.

          Major Genl. Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 6 April 1800
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Brigade April 6th. 1800

          Inclosed I have the honor of presenting Capt. Pattersons Letter of resignation his particular situation, and the distress it will cause to Mrs. Patterson should he not obtain permission to retire from Service, will no doubt have their full weight on your mind, These and Circumstances connected, with the general situation of affairs, and his candid declaration that his continuance in service, would be more injurious to him, than beneficial to his Country, which I am perfectly satisfied is an opinion well founded—I hope will ensure him, your Countenance and aid, to obtain for him, an acceptance of his resignation—I have the Honor to be—with great respect Sir, Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith Lt. Colo. of ye. 12th.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 6 April 1800
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Brigade April 6th. 1800

          Inclosed is a Letter delivered by Capt. White of the 12th. you will notice it, to be, the resignation of Tobias V. Cuyler.
          I have the Honor to be, with respect Sir, Your most Obedt Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith Lt. Colo. of ye 12th.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 7 April 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department April 7. 1800

          I have received your letter of the ——— ultimo enclosing the Commission of Samuel Flagg Junr. a first Lieutenant in the fourteenth regiment of Infantry—You will be pleased to cause it to be notified to Mr. Flagg that his resignation has been accepted—and inform me of the time he retires from the regiment.
          I enclose you a letter from Daniel Jones soliciting the discharge of Henry Fonnemore, his apprentice lad, who has been inlisted by Captain Charles Marles—You will take such order therein as may be proper—
          I am Sir with great respect Your obed servant.

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 7 April 1800
From: Buell, John H.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Bennington April 7th. 1800

          By the last Mail I was honored with yours of the 22nd. of March Enclosing a Copy of your Letter to the Secretary of War, by whom this charge has been exhibited I do not know—Had they first called on me for an explanation I think it would have been treating the matter with more delicacy, and if I had not given such an explanation as would  been satisfactory then to have taken other steps—Altho the Opinion you have given to the Secretary on the subject is very near the thing yet permit me Sir to state to you the facts—
          Soon after I returned from Detroit I made out my account for Pay Forage & Subsistence, the Pay and Forage I carried out, in the Subsistence I charged from such a time to such a time Commanding Fort Lernoult, Detroit, the number of rations per Day was left Blank, and so was the total as will appear by Account on which I received the Money, my design in leaving it Blank was, that it might be fill’d out at the Accountants Office, with double or single Rations as they judged me entitled, as I was undetermined myself—
          The money was sent me, and, I suppos’d clearly understood at the Office, If the Double Rations are given to but one they are clearly Colo. Strongs for although I had been appointed in Orders Commandant of the Fort yet it was a dependant to Colo. Strongs Command and was a doubt in my mind at the time whether I was or was not entitled—if it appears that I was not I shall chearfully refund the Money when Called upon—
          I am under the greatest obligations to you for your obliging Information on this subject
          I have the honor to Remain Sir with the greatest respect your Hubl. Servt.
          Majr. Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John W. Livingston, Jr., 7 April 1800
From: Livingston, John W., Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Westchester April 7th. 1800

          I have the honor of reporting myself present.

            J W Livingston Jur. Lieut. 2d Regt.
              A. & Engineers

          Major Gen. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 7 April 1800
From: Hodgdon, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philadelphia, 7th. April, 1800—

          I have received your letter of the 29th. Ulto. The reason of my proposing to substitute three pairs of Shoes such as can be had for one Dollar a pair and a pair of Soles, instead of four which is the law allowance and which cost only Eighty Cents a pair is, that it appears to me that the cost of the latter would in the mode proposed be abundantly sufficient to Keep the soldier well shod for the year. If four pairs of equal goodness can be had by contract I shall be better satisfied, but I am afraid the increase amount will be brought into view. I Know the inspection though under Oath has reference to the price paid for the shoes, and in this way the soldier is injured both as it respects size and quality
          The Coats under the Old form cost four Dollars and fifty Cents. the Hat eighty Cents—Under the new the Coats will cost eight Dollars and fifty Cents, and the Hat one Dollar and twenty five Cents.
          I am, Sir, your most obedient Servt.

            Samuel Hodgdon

          Genl. Alexander Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Brickell, 7 April 1800
From: Brickell, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Barracks near Averasboro: April 7th. 1800

          I observe, in the 13th section of an Act of Congress, for the better organizing the Troops &c. and approved the 3d Mar: 1799. That to every Brigade an Inspector shall be appointed.
          I am induced to solicit you for that appointment; in the Southern Brigade. Shou’d my request meet your approbation; I hope and flatter my self—that my Conduct will bear honorable testimony of the High–trust as well, the favor confer’d on him, who has the Honor to be Sir with great Respect Your most Obedt. and very Humb Servt.

            Will Brickell
            2d Major 6th Fedl. Regimt.

          The Honble Majr. General Alexr. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 8 April 1800
From: Cass, Jonathan
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Wilmington Delaware April 8. 1800

          I have the honour to inclose to you the Resignation of Lieut. Peter Robinson of the first Regiment of Infantry, and a Certificate from Lieut. Blake P. Master to the Recruiting party under my Command—
          Could Lieut. Robinson have been prevaild on to continue in service, he posesses talents in my opinion to render service to this country in the capacity of a Soldier—But it is a pleasing circumstance that he carries with him to private life sound political principles—
          I am Sir, with great respect & esteem your most obedient Servant

            Jona. Cass Major
            3d. R. Infantry.

          Major General Alex. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 8 April 1800
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Elizabeth Town April 8. 1800

          Permit me to solicit your application for some promotions in the 11th. regiment—Should the gentlemen, in whose behalf I address you, be disappointed in their expectations, I apprehend, that they may feel themselves destitute of that hope of advancement, which was an inducement for their entering into service, and an incitement, for the zealous discharge of its duties.
          The following is the order of the promotions which are due,
          Second Lieutenant William Piatt, to be a first Lieutenant vice Thomas Reading Resigned. First Lieutenant Samuel Ervine to be a Captain vice Robert Hunt resigned—First Lieutenant George M. Ogden to be a Captain vice Walter R. Cole resigned—Second Lieutenant Henry Drake to be a first Lieutenant vice Samuel Ervine promoted—Second Lieutenant Thomas Bulman to be a first Lieutenant vice George M. Ogden promoted.
          This measure is the more necessary, as three gentlemen have already been appointed second Lieutenants in the regiment since the first arrangement of its Officers, in consequence of the above mentioned resignations and that of second Lieutenant Ried, so that in fact, we have now twelve second Lieutenants.
          Should the above promotions, take place, there will be a vacancy for a second Lieutenant, which would be well filled, by Mr Josiah Wright, who has heretofore received the appointment of a Cadet, in the regiment. This gentleman has been very active and meritorious in his station and has performed the several duties which have been assigned to him to the great satisfaction of the Officers of the regiment, who will be all much gratified by the appointment, and suffer me to add that his good conduct has been such, that I shall feel a peculiar pleasure from the success of this application in his favor.
          With the most respectful attachment I have the honor to be, your most obedient servant

            Aaron Ogden

          Major General Alexander Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 9 April 1800
From: Hamtramck, John F.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Pittsburgh April 9th. 1800

          I have the honor to acknowledge your Letter of the 21st of March to General Wilkinson inclosing a Copy of one of the same date to Major Rivardi, relative to three Horses being killed by some Soldiers at Niagara.
          Enclosed is the original Letter of Capt Miller, a Copy of which is sent to General Wilkinson. Also enclosed is the last Monthly Return of the Brigade.
          I have the honor to be Sir with Very great Respect your Most obedient and Very humble Servent

            J F Hamtramck

          Major Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 9 April 1800
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Eliz. Town April 9. 1800

          Permit me to remind you, that the supplies of wood for the Brigade at the Cantonment, near the Scotch plains have been made up to the 15th. of the present month, and not farther, the sooner orders may be received, for a farther supply, the greater will be the time, within which I may use endeavours to make contracts for lower sums, than I have been oblidged, from necessity to give.
          I have the honor to be with the utmost respect your mo. Ob. servt.

            Aaron Ogden

          Major General Alexander Hamilton.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 10 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            NY. April 10. 1800

          I have received your four letters of the eighth and ninth of April.
          You are authorized to procure wood for the troops Union Brigade, confining yourself within the regulations established by the War department, which appear to me to be quite liberal. In cases to which those regulations do not apply you will have an eye to them as a general guide, and make such allowance as shall consist with the rules of a just proportion.
          I have no objection to your taking an officer from the line as an assistant.
          The attention of the S of War has been heretofore called to the subject of promotion according to the established rules, but I shall again bring it before him—What effect it will produce time must discover.
          You are authorized to — cause the articles mentioned in your letter of the eighth instant, to be furnished—I must however observe that — articles have among the articles supplies to the Union Brigade there have been articles
          You are authorized to cause the articles mentioned in your letter of the eighth instant to be furnished—Among the supplies to the Union Brigade heretofore there have been some articles which it was not the former practice of our Army to furnish, and which are not now furnished in diff other quarters—You will be particularly careful take care that this be not continued—
          Col. Ogden


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 10 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New-York April 10th. 1800—

          I request you will pay out of this any public monies which may be in yr. hands the amount of the enclosed bill for One hundred and fifty dollars, the bill relates to the device mentioned in the account annexed. These documents must be sent to the assistant Quarter master Genl. at Philadelphia who will decide whether the balance or any part of it is to be paid
          With—
          Eben. Stevens Esqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 10 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York April 10th. 1800

          I have the honor to inclose you three letters of resignation. One from Captn. Patterson, and one another from Lieutenant Cuyler, both Officers of the 12. Regiment. the third from Lieutt. Robinson of the 1st. Regiment.
          There appears no particular reasons why the resignations of these Officers should not be accepted, if you are of the same opinion you I will thank you to inform me of it as soon as possible, that I may communicate it to the Commandts of their Respective Regiments.
          With true consideration &—
          Secy. of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Wilkins, Jr., 10 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wilkins, John, Jr.

            Sir,
            NY. April 10. 1800

          I have received your letter of the twenty fourth instant ultimo, and am glad happy to find that the appointment of Col. Ogden as Deputy Quarter Master General is agreeable to you.
          In mentioning Captain Shaumberg as Brigade Quarter Master I did not advert to the provision of the law which disqualifies Officers of a higher grade than first Lieutenant for each post—The appointment, therefore, will have to be deferred untill some one suitable character can be found among the subalterns of the — brigade—
          Jon. Wilkins Eqr. QM. General


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 10 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            NY. April 10th. 1800

          Enclosed is a letter sent to me by the Secretary of War—you will make enquiry into the case, and if the representation proves to be just, have the person discharged—The circumstances you will report to me—
          Col. Smith—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 11 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir,
            NY. April 11—1800

          A recruiting party was, some time since, established under at Salisbury in N Carolina under the direction of Captain Bird
          It appears from the representations that have been made to me that this party   is to destitute of the service has not proceeded from the want of Clothing. You will therefore have a sufficient quantity forwarded for a complete company—This is to be in addition to the Clothing for four companies sent to Captain Brock—
           S. Hodgdon Esr


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 11 April 1800
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Brigade April 11th. 1800

          William Hill a soldier of the 12th. Regt. a few Day’s past, having been to a neighbouring Dram shop, where he was induced to take a glass too-much, deserted, and was taken at the fishing place, on staten Island—and brought back to the Regiment—his Conduct is the cause of great distress to himself, and his associates, the best Soldiers of the Regiment they have shewn extream sensibility on the Subject—Permit me to call your attention to the enclosed Letter, addressed to me by the Officers of the 12th. and to assure you I shall be much gratified, if you will pardon him this first offence—If it should appear to you to be proper, to do it by a General order, I think it will be a stimulous to the good soldier, particularly gratifying to the officers of the 12th. & oblige, Sir, Your most Obedt Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith Lt. Colo. of ye. 12th.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 12 April 1800
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Brigade April 12th. 1800

          I have this moment received yours of the 10th. Inclosing a Letter from Daniel Jones  of Philadelphia addressed to The Secretary of War of the 5th. inst. I shall most assuredly attend pointedly to your request, and make enquiry into the case, and report the Circumstances without delay—I have the Honor to be, with great respect Sir, Your most Obedt Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith Lt. Colo. of ye 12th.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 12 April 1800
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Brigade April 12th. 1800

          It is my duty to present the Inclosed Letter from the Surgeon of the 13th. Regt. addressed to me, with a Copy of my answer—
          I understand the medicine was supplied on the order of the D. Qr. Mr. Genl. by Mr. Dayton the Contractor—
          I must solicit your interference on this important point, and doubt not if you favour us with it, but we shall be well supplied in future—
          I have had many unpleasant points to arrange and render smooth, thro’ the Winter, & no attentions shall be wanting on my part to parry the shafts of death in the spring—If our surgeon’s are supplied with proper medicine
          I have the Honor to be With great respect, Sir—Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith Lt. Colo. of ye. 12th


Title: Petition of William Buss, 13 April 1800
From: Buss, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Union Camp, April 13, 1800
            The Humble Petition of William Buss, a private in the 11th. Regt. Infantry, under that Command of Col: Commandant Aaron Ogden—
            Most humbly sheweth,

          That Your petitioner has been Inlisted since the 3d Day of September 1799, in the 11th Regt. Infantry, from which period to the 10th. Day of December, he has done his Duty, as well in the Ranks; as building the Hutts, by which work he has unfortunately by the stroke of an Axe, lost his Thumb, which he presumes renders him unfit and disabled from serving his Country—
          Your Petitioner begs leave also to Remark, that he is advanced in Years, and will be the age of fifty One in May next, which together with being disabled, he humbly presumes will intitle him to his discharge.
          Your Petitioner likewise begs leave to Remark that he has a Wife and Six small Children, who have not the smallest subsistence, and are destitute of every thing neither would they be allowed any subsistence in Camp, which without the small assistance of an aged and disabled Father, they will ultimately starve.
          Your Petitioner most humbly prays Your honor will take his Case into Consideration, and grant his Discharge—

            William Buss.

            Union Camp, April 13th. 1799

          To Major Gen. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 14 April 1800
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Newport April 14th. 1800—

          Yours of the 28th. ultimo has been duly received. The construction you put upon my letter was right, altho’ not explicitly conveyed to you. I wish to establish a uniform system in my Battalion—and for this purpose I wish the Soldiers to wear black half Gaters and to have black feathers with a red top and for the Music a red feather with a black top—these will I think add very much to the appearance of the men and are attended with little expence. If, it be improper for the public to be at this extra expence I think it more than probable, that the respective Companies in my Battalion will be willing to appropriate such part of their pay as is necessary to purchase these articles, provided that they be properly authorized—As these steps cannot be taken without a departure from existing regulations on the subject—I have to solicit your concurrence and directions, for I wish to do every thing for my Battalion, consistent with the nature of the service, and their own respectability. I wish your directions that two field pieces of Artillery, may be ordered for each Garrison, where they are not already provided, for the purpose of teaching the Soldiers the exercise, and they will always be ready in assisting to quell internal and external enemies, & if mortars were provided, it appears to me, they would also be very necessary and it is my wish that the Soldires may be permitted to practice firing at Targuts or otherwise.
          If there were temporary laboratories established at some of the most essential fortifications, I think this would have a tendency to lessen the expence of Government, by diminishing the extra expences of transportation, that must arise in sending military Stores from and too those Garrisons, which expence must accrue if there be only one grand laboratory established.
          For powder in magazines is apt to receive damage and lose its strength by the niter and Sulpher seperating from the charcoal, which with a little expence may be brought to its original strength and if so far damaged as to render it unfit to be restored, the niter and Sulpher may be seperated and refined and the powder made again, or appropriated for making Port fires and for other uses—which with little expence may be accomplished at the small laboratory.
          These establishments will answer another valuable purpose, if the enemy should lay siege to any one of the Garrisons, and they should fall short of laboratory Stores, they may be made in a short time, and perhaps may be the means of saving a Garrison. Fuzes must be altered and some times may be made in time of a siege — the distance of the enemy’s varies. A room reserved on each — of the Garrisons for this purpose, about sixteen feet square, where these smal laboratory’s should be established, I think would answer the intended purpose. There will be wanted one Port fire, and one Rocket mould and one or two kettles, and a few Sieves, for each laboratory the remainder of the tools may be made by the Artificers. I thing this arrangment will not interfere with the grand laboratory as I presume that will be very essential, and especially if the military Schools should not be established by Government. The grand laboratory may be extended so far as to be appropriated for the instruction of Young Officers & Cadets in the Arts of pyrotechny Artillerists, Engineers and tactics until Government should think themselves able to establish it on  a larger scale according to the report of the Secretary of War.
          I am Sir with great respect Your obedient & huml Servt.

            D: Jackson

          Major General Hamilton—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Wilkins, Jr., 14 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wilkins, John, Jr.

            Sir,
            NY. April 14. 1800

          A reinforcement of about five hundred men will march from this quarter for the Western Army in the course of the ensuing month—You will have the necessary boats prepared for conveying them to down the Ohio—Enclosed is an extract from of a letter just received from Col. Hamtramck who with whom you will concert—
           Jon. Wilkins QM General


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 14 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            NY. April 14th. 1800

          The resignations of Captain Patterson and Lieutenant Cuyler of the twelfth regiment have been accepted—
          You will inform them accordingly—
           Col. Smith—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 14 April 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department April 14th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the 10 instant, enclosing the resignations of Captain Patterson and Lieut Cuyler of the twelfth regiment and Lieutenant Robinson of the first.
          You will be pleased to inform those Gentlemen that their resignations have been accepted.
          I enclose you a Copy of a letter from Lt. Col Butler dated the fourth instant.
          I am Sir with great respect

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Josiah Parker, 14 April 1800
From: Parker, Josiah
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir,
            Phila. April 14th. 1800

          I take the liberty to recommend my friend Lt. John Hancock of the Artillerists & Engineers to your Civilities; He is a Young Gentn. who I feel much interest in and flatter myself you will find him worthy of your confidence
          very respectfully I have the honor to be yr. Mo. Ob. Servt.

            J: Parker

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Underwood, 14 April 1800
From: Underwood, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            His Excellency Majr. Genl. Hamilton,
            Sir
            Hanover Virginia. 14th. April 1800.

          Your friendly letter of the 7th. March I Received this day, which will ever place me under obligations to yr. Excellency, I do assure you it is my wish to Continue in the army If it will not injure the public service for me to be Stationd in Virginia or any of the Atlantic States, my only reason for Resign’g was my ill state of health & knowing  should I be sent to the Western Country I could live but a short time, I have been in the United states army since March 1792, & the Greatest part of which time have been stationd, on the waters of the Ohio & in the state of Tennessee both of which Countrys disagree very much with my Constitution, tho. if yr. Excellency Can permit me to remain in any of the before mentiond. States. it will be my sincere wish to Continue in the Service of my Country. I am in better Health than have been for this three years past and have got entirely well of my reumatic Complaint, an answr. as soon as convenient will Greatly Oblige Yr. Excellency’s very Ob. Servant

            Tho. Underwood


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 14 April 1800
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir
            Union Brigade April 14th. 1800

          In consequence of your Letter of the 10th. inst. I have made enquiry into the case of the claim of Daniel Jones, relative to the enlistment of Henry Fennimore a soldier or rather a Corporal of the 11th. Regt. Inclosed I have the honor of submitting the report of the officer Commanding the 11th. in Camp, on the subject, and shall of course, pause for your further orders.
          I have the Honor to be, with great respect—Sir—Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith Lt. Colo. Commdr.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 16 April 1800
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philada. 16 April 1800

          Mr. Brooks waits on you in order to procure a Certificate of his having been detached on extra service to pay the Troops at and near Staunton. Mr Brooks considers his case as an extraordinary one and your Certificate seems to be necessary according to the 2d. Article of the regulations for extra allowances to officers, in order to enable the Secretary of War to exercise the Special discretion given him by the said 2d. Article.
          If I were entitled to give an opinion, it would be that Mr Brooks’s case is an extraordinary one, and I am well persuaded that the ordinary allowance will not reimburse him the Expenses incurred in this town. I have the honor to be Sir, Yr Obed Servt.

            C Swan PMG

          General Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 16 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY April 16 1800

          Enclosed are the Commission of Captain Babbit with a letter from him to Captain Col. Rice offering a resignation of the same—You will please to inform me as soon as may be convenient of the decision in the case—
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Wilkins, Jr., 16 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wilkins, John, Jr.

            Sir,
            New York April 16th. 1800

          I have appointed Lieutt. Potter provisonily Assistant Quarter Master General, and placed him under the immediate command of Colonel Ogden. As Lieutenant Potter is a young officer of a good Character, I request your sanction to this appointment—
          with true consideration &c

            Mr Hodgdon

          Qr. Master General—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 16 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            NY. April 16—1800

          I have received your letter of the twelfth instant with it’s enclosure—
          You will have a return made, without delay, by the Surgeons of the three regiments of — under your command of the medicine that is wanted, — marking particularly such as is of the most immediate and pressing necessity—
          This I will have procured here and sent on without delay immediately—
          The rest will be procured in the mode pointed out by the S of War—
          You will also have another a return made out of the medicine which is on hand not fit for use.
          Col. Smith—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Willcocks, 16 April 1800
From: Willcocks, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton,
            Sir
            New York. April 16th. 1800

          To my great Surprize Captain Church this morning informed me that Lieutenant Schuyler, was still engaged in the recruiting-Service.
          On the very day that I received Colonel Smiths orders for the Suspention of that business, I wrote a circular letter to every Officer in that duty, inclosing a copy of my orders received, on the Subject, (a copy of which is inclosed) and with my own hand put them into the Post-office: And have the more particular remembrance respecting Lieutenant Schuyler, because being at some loss whether to direct to Albany, or Troy, I had to refer to his last letter, which was from Troy—It may be that in the interim he returned to Albany, & by that means not have received mine—
          I have this day written again—Lieutenant Thompson stationed at Utica, ought to have been here. I have written again to him—Lieutenant Cooper, from Coopers town, has arrived.
          versa
          Second Page Missing


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Willcocks [16 April 1800]
From: Willcocks, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            April 16, 1800

          Business of much moment to me, (the risk of four thousand dollars) and which involves Colls.  Troup, & Giles, requires my personal Attendance here for perhaps ten or fifteen days, exclusive of some considerations for my Younger Children—The Particulars if You please, I would detail at a personal Interview—
          If therefore it can be supposed, that the Regiment which from which I have been detached since the 14th of October last, will receive no essential detriment by my further absence for about the above period, Your permission will be gratefully acknowledged—I have not been one hour from my Station Since October, till necessity obliged to go a few days to Connecticut, in the business above alluded to—
          I have never been happier than when busily employed at Camp—An active life is my delight—
          With the highest respect, I am, Your Obdt Servt.,

            Wm. Willocks
            Majr. &ca 12th. Regt.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 17 April 1800
From: Miller, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philadelphia April 17th. 1800

          The Secretary at War inclosed me a Copy (this instant) of your letter of the 16th. Instant in answer to which I beg leave to inform you that on the 1st. of this Month I forwarded to Capt. Thomas Beatty in Notes Three thousand Dollars for the use of the Quarter Masters Department. the whole sum received by him from me is 4088 56/100 Dollars, this money has certainly got to hand some time ago, so that his wants are no doubt supplyed. I hope to hear from him in a day or two and will of course be advised respecting his future wants which Shall be promptly attended to by Sir, Your Most Obt. Hble sert.

            Jas Miller
            Agt Qr Mr Genl

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 17 April 1800
From: Miller, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philadelphia, April 17, 1800

          I am honored with your favor of the 14 Inst. Baggage Wagons necessary to accompany the Troops to Pitsburgh may be had here almost at any moment & I shall take care that no delay takes place in procuring them—I am Sir Your very Hl Sr

            Jas Miller
            Agt Qr Mr Gl

            Philada Apr 17—1800—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to David C. DeForest, 18 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: DeForest, David, C.

            Sir,
            N York April 18th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the fifth instant.
          The rule did prevail in the fourteenth regiment that, previously to in the establishment of relative rank, persons of prior should take place of those of Subsequent appointment. There are other regiments, however, to which it did not extend was not applied. In these the case was not brought under my immediate observation.
          The rule is a proper one but — I Though it was my wish that the rule should be observed—yet as it is important that things once definitively done should remain fixed. I do not think it expedient on that account of its not having been observed to disturb an arrangement of rank once definitively fixed formally and finally settled—
          With consideration I am Sir yr. obt. St

            A Hamilton

          Lt. De Forest—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 18 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Buell, John H.

            Sir,
            NY. April 18. 1800

          Your letters of the fifth sixth and sixth seventh, instants have been replied to except as to the arming of the recruits—I do not think it expedient that arms should be sent to Vermont—The troops will take their route towards Pittsburg passing thro’ this place where they can be supplied—
          Major Bewell—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 18 April 1800
From: Read, James (d. 1813)
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Ellis’s Island April 18th. 1800

          I have just received your letter of to day. By mistake ye letter of Sergt. Brinson has not been inclosed—I shall immediately upon ye receipt of it enquire into ye truth of its contents and report to you—and shall not forget to mention ye impropriety of his addressing himself to you previous to an application to his commanding officer for justice.
          I am, with great respect your Obt. servt

            James Read
            Captn 2d Regt. A&E

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 19 April 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department April 19. 1800

          I have received your letter of the 16 instant enclosing the Commission of Captain Erasmus Babbet.
          You will be pleased to inform him that his resignation is accepted and that his pay and emoluments will cease on the 15: May next—
          I am Sir with great Respect Your obed Servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 19 April 1800
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Elizabeth-Town April 19. 1800

          There is an instance in the 11th. regiment, where a young man under 18. years of age, but supposed to have been of sufficient age, by the recruiting Officer, enlisted into the service.
          His relations, who are respectable, require his discharge, as matter of right, but have agreed to submit to your decision, upon the question, “whether or not, it be in the option of government to retain persons of the above description.”
          This question might be more important, if applied to some who have been retained as Musicians, in the present case, perhaps it may be proper, to avoid a decision, by the exercise of an option not to receive this recruit and to discharge him upon that ground, which however I do not hold myself at liberty to do, without your permission.
          I have the honor to be with the most perfect respect your mo. Obt. servt

            Aaron Ogden

          Major General Alex. Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William North, 19 April 1800
From: North, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            April 19, 1800

          It is my duty to inform you that Lt Ross remains in this City, & that there is no Officer to take charge of that part of Capt McClellans Company which is at Ellis’s Island—& in case of the absence of Capt Read from that post, the whole of the men remains without an Officer to command them. That there is a Lieut Dwight in this City, who is said to live an irregular & indecent life to the disgrace of this service. Major Hoops in his report of Inspection makes no mention of any men of Capt. Stilles Company as proper to be discharged.
          I am, Sir With the greatest respect Your Obe Serv

            W North
            Adjt Gen

            19 April 1800


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William North, 20 April 1800
From: North, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Adjutant General’s Office, April 20, 1800

          I have the honor to enclose abstracts from the Inspection Returns of the 11th, 12, & 13th Reg of Infantry, together with remarks on the situation of the Brigade Generally.
          The Inspection returns are herewith Presented, with the report of the Inspector.
          I am, With the greatest respect Sir, Your Obet Serv

            W North
            Adj Gen

            Adjutant General’s Office April 20 1800

          Honble Maj Gen Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 21 April 1800
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philadelphia April 21. 1800.

          In December last I directed Captain Vance to draw bills on me in favor of John M Lovell on Order for upwards of 30.000. dollars for the pay of the troops on the mississippi to the 31 December 1799. inclusive. Mr Lovell died on the 24 of October 1799. and Consequently (as I suppose) the bills became void, not being negociable without his indorsement. and moreover it was Conditioned that the bond required of Mr Lovell by Law should have been executed before the bills were to be put into Circulation.
          One of these bills for 1000 dollars reached me last week indorsed “for John M Lovell, Wm. Boote Lt & pm. 3 Regt. Infantry.” I did not feel at liberty to pay it, and I beleive it is protested. I have this day received a letter from Lt Wm. Boote at Natchez, a Copy of which is enclosed.
          I am at a loss how to proceed in this business.
          I have the honor to be very respectfully Sir. Yr. Mo. Obt Sert.

            C: Swan PMG

          Genl Hamilton New York


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 21 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Read, James (d. 1813)

            Sir,
            NY. April 21st. 1800

          It has been communicated to me that Lieutenant Ross remains in this city, while there is no officer to take charge and is not in charge of that part of Captain McClellen’s company which is at Ellis’s island—I would thank you to mention to me — how the fact is, and what the thing has proceeded from
          Capt. Read


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John McClallen, 21 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McClallen, John

            Sir,
            NY. April 21st. 1800

          When you leave West Point with Captain Ingersoll’s Company you will bring with you two four pounders mounted after the French plan by Lieutenant Drancey with their limbers and all the implements belonging to them. Also two ammunition waggons with their harness and other articles—
          You will shew the letter to Mr. Fleming
          Capt McClellen


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 21 April 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department April 21. 1800.

          I have the honor to enclose you a Copy of a letter from the Accountant of the War department dated 18th. instant (with the several papers therein referred to) stating that it appears from the accounts of the Contractor for the State of New York that Captain Andrew White of the 12. United States regiment had granted to the Contractors Agent at Stillwater a Certificate for 3. or 400. rations more than his detachment was intitled to—
          You will be pleased to take such order in the business as to you may appear proper—
          I am Sir with great respect Your obed servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Alexander Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Stephen Ranney, 21 April 1800
From: Ranney, Stephen
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Majr. Genl. Hambleton
            Sir
            Union Brigade, April 21, 1800

          Feeling my Self injured in the rank assingned to me as A Captain in the 13th. Regt.—I take the liberty to address you with fredom on the Subject; and to Spread before you my pretensions and Claims. as the rank is now arranged, I am placed as the third Captn. Captn. Meigs is the first Captn. Benjamin—2d. I have heard of no pretensions which Captn. Benjamin can have to take rank of me. It is true that He held a Subalterns Commission during the last war, but he resigned it long before the Peace, and of course, if I understand the Genl. order—can take no benifit from that—
          I build my pretensions on the following Grounds 1st. I served thro’ the whole of the last war, & tho’ young was Several years a noncommissioned officer, 2d. soon after the Peace, I was called into Command in the Miletia of Connecticut I was appointed a Captain over a Company peculiarly rude and undisciplined, in a few years I reduced this Company to a State of discipline and respectability, which would not have dishonored a Regiment of regular Troops—3d. I was appointed A Magr. in the 1st Regt of Connecticut Miletia—and continued in that Command at the time when I received my present appointment, 4th. I claim Some consideration for exertions and success in recruiting and disciplining men for the present Service—I have recruited ninety two men, a number nearly equal to one fourth part of the 13th. Regiment, among which are a large number that would not disgrace at commission—I joined my Regiment with a full Company—and in a forward State of discipline; in Stating these claims I am obliged to assume a Stile, which on a different occation might Savour of Vanity—but as it is necessary to be thus explicit in defence of my just right, I hope I shall be pardoned, the facts which I have Stated, cannot be controverted, if they Should be doubted or denied I hope I Shall have an opportunity to Substantiate them by evidence, on these Grounds I concieve my Self intitled to take rank of every Captain in the 13 Regt.—except Capt. Meigs, who having held Commission at the close of the last war is by a Genl. order placed on Superior Ground to my Self, Captain Benjamin who is placed before me once held a commission, which he voluntary resigned—this I believe is the only ground on which he pretends to claim rank of me—I have in fact experienced more years of actual Service, and held Superior Commission in the Miletia Service—If all these considerations do not decidedly place me before him I have wrongly appreciated the merits of my pretensions—
          I Have the Honor to be, with due Submission your obedt. Humb. Servt

            Stephen Ranney Captn. 13 Regt. Infantry

            Union Brigade April 21st. 1800—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 22 April 1800
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philadelphia 22d April 1800.

          Three bills of 1000 Dollars each, of those sent to Natchez in December last, have been presented for payment to day, by the house of Pratt and Kintzing of this City—Payment is suspended for the same reasons mentioned to you in my letter of the 21st. Instant—A premium of 6 per Cent was given for these bills if my informant is correct.
          I have the honour to be Sir Your Most Obed: Sert.
          I

            C: Swan PMG

          General Hamilton New york


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 22 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. April 22. 1800

          General Pinckney, in a letter of the tenth instant, writes to me as follows “I will be obliged to you to enable me to answer without delay the enclosed letter from Col. Parker; the fifer mentioned therein is of very great service in instructing the other”.
          The following is a case of
          Enclosed is the letter from Col. Parker mentioned above—
           It appears to me proper that the fifer spoken of should be retained as long as he may be wanted on a special compensation—If you agree with me in opinion you I would thank you to authorize give the necessary authority to General Pinckney in the case—
          S of War—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 22 April 1800
From: Read, James (d. 1813)
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Ellis Island, April 22, 1800

          I have received your letter of ye 21st. inst. requesting me to mention to you whether Lieut. Ross is in ye City of New York and not in charge of Captn McClellands company at Ellis’s Island, and if so, what it has proceeded from. Lieut. Hossack left this garrison about ye 13th. inst., previous to that time it was at my particular request Lieut. Ross remained in ye city, visiting ye garrison at times, ye reason of that request was, ye confined situation of our quarters, there being but one room, and that very small. The moment of Lt. Hossacks departure Lt. Ross was ready to take his place at ye garrison; but in consequence of an accident which happened him, he had my permission to remain at New York until he was better—accordingly on ye 18th. inst. he came here with his baggage where he has been ever since except for a few hours with my permission. I can assure you that there has been no impropriety whatever in ye conduct of Lt. Ross.
          I am, with ye highest respect your obt. Servt

            James Read
            Captn commg ye Harbor of N. York

          Major Genl. Hamilton

            Ellis’s Island April 22d 1800


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 22 April 1800
From: Hamtramck, John F.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Pitts Burgh April the 22d 1800

          I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of the 3d instant to General Wilkinson. enclosed is a Copy of my last letter to that General
          I have the honor to be Sir with every Sentiment of Respect your Most Obedient and Very humble Servent

            J F Hamtramck

          Major General Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Brickell, 23 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Brickell, William

            Sir,
            NY. April 23rd. 1800—

          I have received your letter of the seventh instant, but the seventh section of the act to which you allude expressly provides that “no officer shall be appointed as Inspector of a Brigade who when appointed shall be of a rank higher than that of Captain”
          It is of course impossible to confer on you the appointment you request
          Major Brickell—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 23 April 1800
From: Read, James (d. 1813)
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Ellis Island, April 23, 1800

          In consequence of your letter of ye 18th. inst. directing me to enquire into ye truth of a certain statement made to you by a Sergt. Brinson, I called at Fort Jay and mentioning ye matter to Lieutenant Hancock I received from him ye inclosed letter which I imagine may prove satisfactory. I took care to admonish him of ye impropriety of addressing himself to you previous to an application to his commanding officer and justice refused him
          I am with ye greatest respect your obt. servt.

            James Read
            Captn commg ye Harbr of N York

          Major General Hamilton

            Ellis’s Island April 23d 1800


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Willcocks, 23 April 1800
From: Willcocks, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            General Hamilton,
            Sir,
            April 23d. 1800

          Agreeably to your request, before ten OClock this morning, I saw Lieutentant Dwight at his Lodgings No. 28 Front, or Water Street: At the Sign of Ferdinand Reading—The Man is dead, but Mrs Reading, occupies the Home.
          I called him aside; expressed surprize at his not having yet gone to Camp. He said he should go on Monday next, having received your positive orders; although he had not received his Pay. And further told me, he had repeatedly applied to You on that Subject, by Letter &c &c.
          I have the Honor, to be, Your Obdt. Servt

            Wm. Willcocks
            1st. Majr. 12th. Regt.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 24 April 1800
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Philadelphia April 24 1800.

          Since writing to you on the 21. and 22d. instants more bills from Natchez have been presented for payment, the amount of those I am already advised of is 11.960. dollars.
          It is with reluctance that I trouble you on the occasion, Advice however from some quarter or other is absolutely necessary, and I know not where I can seek it with more propriety than from your self. I am unwilling the bills should be protested, and afraid to pay them.
          The bill business is not within the limits of my instructions, and has always been transacted under the Authority of a special letter from the secretary of war, but I am not satisfied that there is any authority Competent to negociate for the dead.
          There is no doubt but the money has been paid for these bills, nor of the application of it to the payment of the troops. But there seems to be a necessity for the special interposition of the highest power to enable me to pay them with safety.
          I have the honor to be with the Highest Respect Sir Your most Obt Sert

            C: Swan PM Genl.

          General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from David Thompson, 24 April 1800
From: Thompson, David
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Niagara April 24th. 1800

          The Enclosed Certificate of Major Adam Hoops stating the number of days I acted as Recorder to the court of inquiry held at this Post in the case of Major Rivardi, has been sent to the Accountant agreeable to the directions of Major Hoops, claiming the usual compensation allowed in such case; but was return’d in a Letter from the Accountant, which I now have the honor of enclosing to you—
          If the Certificate is in order, and I am entitled to any compensation, I shall hope in due time to be informed thereof—
          I am Sir—most respectfully your Obedt. Servt.

            D. Thompson

          Major General Alexr. Hamilton.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 24 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            NY. April 24 1800

          I have just received your letter of yesterday—
          Lt. James Gordon is appointed Brigade Quarter Master—
          Col. Ogden—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Richmond, 24 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Richmond, James

            Sir,
            NY. April 24th. 1800

          Lieutenant Laidlie will shortly receive orders to repair to Vermont for the purpose of being employed under Major Bewell in the recruiting service—You will therefore take arrangements for receiving his pay from the Pa Captain Williamson the Deputy Pay Master General—
          Lt. Richmond


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 24 April 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department April 24. 1800.

          I enclose you a letter from Samuel Annin and sundry depositions tending to prove that Joseph Cross a Private in Captain Faulkners Company 11. Regiment was under the age of 18. Years at the time of his enlistment—You will take such order therein as to you may appear proper.
          I am Sir with great respect Your obed servant—

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John G. Coffin, 24 April 1800
From: Coffin, John G.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Boston 24 April 1800

          I duly received your letter prolonging my furlough to the 31st ultimo, for which I offer my thanks.
          As soon as my health would permit after this date, I set out for your head quarters, but have been detained here in consequence of a relapse into the Ague & Fever.
          I shall proceed to New York so soon as my strength will permit—in the mean time I am Sir, very Respectfully, your obedt. hum: Servant—

            John G. Coffin S.M.

          Major General Alexander Hamilton &c. &c.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 26 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            NY. April 26th. 1800

          I have just received your letter of the twenty fourth instant.
          The new mode of negotiation in the disbursement of public money is matter of Executive arrangement. It is therefore clearly within the Executive Competency to alter the mode where To alter the mode is therefore clearly within the Competency of the Executive. It might have been a question with the persons who took the Bills whether they would receive them from any person who was not the Payee, but the Government being satisfied that the money has been received and applied to the payment of the troops, can not hesitate in answering the Bills when presented—If you deem my sanction necessary in the case you have it, and should you think it necessary to receive authority from the S of War I trust he will give it without hesitation—
          C. Swan Esr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Wilkins, Jr., 26 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wilkins, John, Jr.

            Sir,
            NY. April 26th. 1800

          The enclosed copy of a letter to Col. Ha G. Wilkinson contains an answer to the question stated to me in your letter of the 18th. instant—
          John Wilkins Esr. QMG.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 26 April 1800
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Elizabeth Town April 26. 1800

          I take the liberty of recommending, Lieutenant Samuel S. Voorhis, for the appointment of Adjutant, to the 11th. Regiment of Infantry, in the room of Lieutenant William Potter, lately appointed an Assistant to the Deputy Quarter Master General.
          Mr Voorhis appears well-qualified to fill the station for which he is recommended, and, I have no doubt that, in case, he be appointed, he will discharge its duties, with advantage to the regiment and honor to himself.
          I am, with the most respectful attachment your mo. Ob. servt

            Aaron Ogden

          Major General Alexander Hamilton.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 28 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New-York April 28th. 1800—

          The Adjutant Gener of the eleventh Regt. has been attached to Colonel Ogden in his Capacity of Deputy Qur. Master General—It is necessary to select Some Character for the post which is vacant in consequence, and Colo. Ogden recommends Lt. Samuel S. Voorhis as well qualified to fill it. I request your Sanction to the nomination—
          With &
          Secy. of War


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John W. Livingston, Jr., 28 April 1800
From: Livingston, John W., Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Westchester April 28th. 1800

          I have the honor of Reporting myself present.

            J W Livingston Junr.
            Lieut. 2d Regt. A & E

          Major Gen Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Hyde, 29 April 1800
From: Hyde, Charles
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philadelphia 29th. April 1800.

          I have had the honor to receive your Letter dated the 11th. Instant, and Should have answered it the moment I Recd. it, if it had been in my power, but Sir, I was then confined to my bed, by a Severe fever of which I have not yet recovered—I am this moment very ill, and hardly able to write a word—
          On my march from the Natchez to this place Sir, I experienced a great deal of Severe sickness, and arrived here in a very debilitated State—fevers & Dysentary having almost destroyed my constitution, and since my arrival here Sir, I have not enjoyed good health a day. I have been attended during the winter by Doctor Strong, whose efforts to cure me, have several times been baffled by the Stubborness of my complaints—
          Anxious to accomplish the Settlement of my public accounts, the object of my coming here, I employed myself in arranging them from time to time when my health would admit, until Doctor Strong advised me to cease altogether until I got well;  and assured me if I did not, that I never would recover my health. Experience taught me the truth of what he advised, and induced me to a compliance
          During those three months past, the Rhumatism in all my limbs, & ague and fever together, have prevented me from doing any duty. I have not been able to walk out of my Room for a great part of the time, and am now almost Reduced to a Skelleton—These sir, are the true causes why I have not completed the duty I came here upon, and I am persuaded you will be Satisfied with them.
          I reply not a word Sir, to the Pay master Generals communications to you, only that they ex-cited great Surprise in me, and left me to doubt of his motives. The enclosed Certificate from my Physician, will I am sure, compleatly Satisfy you, that I have not unnecessarily neglected any duty to myself, or to the Public Service. Being really unable to answer your Letter the moment I had the honor to receive it Sir, I desired Cadet Brooks of the Artillery to apologise to you for me, and a few days afterwards, I requested the same favour of Capt. Claiborne of the 1: Regt. of Infantry, both Gentlemen assured me they would do it. But Since their departure from this City, I have received a duplicate of your first letter, requiring the Reasons why I had not done it. My want of health and inability to answer it, will I trust, appear plain to you when this comes to your hand. I have been too long in Service Sir, not to know that it is my duty to answer Letters from my Superiors immediately, and do assure you, it is a duty I cheerfully and with great pleasure perform.
          I believe I am Recovering my health fast, and will relieve your patience Sir, by declaring that, I will not loose a moment in bringing the Settlement of my accounts to a conclusion, So soon as I can do it without injury to my constitution.
          and have the Honor to be with great Respect and esteem, Sir, Your most Obedt. Huml. Servt.

            Charles Hyde Capt. &
            late Pay Mr. 1. Regt. Infy.

          His Excellency The Commander in Chief.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 29 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Buell, John H.

            Sir,
            NY. April 29th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the eleventh instant, and have attended to your suggestion relative to the Clothing
          Major Bewell—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 29 April 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            NY. April 29. 1800

          I have received your letter of the fourteenth instant with it’s enclosure—It appears from the statement given that the application of Mr. Jones is a very improper one—Matters will therefore continue as they are.
          Col. Smith—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 29 April 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department April 29th. 1800

          The friends of Pierson Green a private in Captain Henrys Company in the Second regiment of Artillerists and Engineers having applied to me for his discharge on account of his being disqualified for active service I directed him to be examined by Doctor Gillasspy formerly Surgeon of the 3d Regiment of Infantry who has given the following Certificate:
          “Philada. April 24. 1800
          I certify on examination that Pierson Green a private in Captain Henrys Company in the Second regiment of Artillerists and Engineers from the loss of the forefinger of the right hand and first joint of the forefinger of the left hand, the right arm and metatarsal bones of the right foot being injured by fracture he is rendered unfit for active service.”
          Geo: Gillaspy.
          In consequence of this Certificate a discharge was granted on the 28 instant to the said Pierson Green—You will be pleased to cause this information to be communicated to Captain Henry—
          I have no objections to Lieut Voorhees being appointed Adjutant to the 11. Regiment as recommended in your letter of the 28 instant
          I am with great respect Your obed servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 29 April 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department April 29th. 1800

          On the 15 August last I received from you the proceedings of a Court Martial in the case of Lieutenant Kreemer of the first regiment of Infantry; the sentence of which was a dismission from the service of the United States.
          These proceedings were accordingly laid before the President who on the 18 September approved of the Sentence and directed the same to be carried into effect
          If I recollect right, and an indorsement on the Presidents letter in my own hand Writing seems to confirm the opinion I wrote you soon after informing of the approval of the sentence and requesting that the necessary communication should be made.
          Upon looking over the record of the letters written to you about that period I do not find any entry of a letter on the subject—In the list of Officers sent you on the 28. February Lieutenant Claiborne is mentioned to be promoted vice Kreemer broke—
          I will thank you to inform me whether any notification of the Presidents approval of the Sentence has been communicated to Mr Kreemer; and if not that ye same may be forwarded as soon as may be—
          I am Sir with great respect Your obed servant.

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 29 April 1800
From: Read, James (d. 1803)
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Camp near Averysborough April 29th. 1800

          When I had the honour of receiving your Letter of the 19th. of March I requested Major Moore and Major Brickell to state to me their Reasons for the alterations in the Rank of the Captains, copies of their Letters to me on that subject I have the honour of enclosing, by which you will perceive that I received no other information than, that it was for the good of the Service, or to promote the Public good. My reasons for the alterations in the Rank of the Captains you will see in my “opinion as to the Merit of the different Officers” which I give in obedience to your request

              Alexander Duncan Moore, first Major

              Appears to be fond of a Military life and will in time probably make a good officer; but his Constitution being extreamly delicate will not enable him to undergo much fatigue.

              William Brickell, second Major

              Would probably have made a good officer if he had been in the Military line in the early part of his life; but he is now past forty eight years of age and has not a very good Constitution

              1st. Captain, William P. Anderson

              I have never seen him; he has resigned. My reason for placing him first Captain was, because a Letter which I had the honour of receiving from you mentioned him as first Captain.

              2nd. Captain, James Taylor

              A Man of good understanding and would I suppose make a good officer if he had an opportunity of being instructed in Tactics; but he is appointed Surveyor of the Port of Beacon Island in this State and will probably be stationed there; how far therefore it will be proper that he should be first Captain now, since the resignation of Captain Anderson, and in case of a vacancy be appointed Major, and be absent from the Regiment I take leave to refer to your better judgement to decide

              3rd. Captain, John Williams

              Attentive to his Duty; has been very industrious and successful on the Recruiting Service, and when in Camp has taken great pains to acquire knowledge in his Profession; he has had a pretty good education; a Man of good Morrals; about twenty three years of age; makes a Soldierly appearance, and has an excellent Voice; with a little more experience he would be well qualified for the Inspectors Department

              4th. Captain, William Hall

              Will with experience probably make a good officer; he has been industrious and successful on the Recruiting Service; he is a Man of genteel Manners

              5th. Captain, Maurice Moore

              Has been successful on the Recruiting Service, and will probably with experience make a good officer; he is the Son of the Honourable Alfred Moore Esquire Federal Judge who is much attachd to the Government and greatly respected by those who are well acquainted with him

              6th. Captain, William Dickson

              He has not been successful on the Recruiting Service; he has had a pretty good education, and makes a good appearance; he is the Son of General Dickson (Member of Congress) who is a friend to Government and a worthy Man

              7th. Captain, Samuel Graves Barron

              He has not been so successful on the Recruiting Service as I expected; he possesses the Manners and Habits of a Gentleman; but I am aprehensive he has not that fondness for a Military life which is necessary to constitute the accomplished officer

              8th. Captain, John Nicholas

              Would probably have made a good officer if he had had the advantages of education and genteel Company in his youth he however appears to be anxious to improve himself in his profession altho’ he appears to be upwards of forty years of age

              9th. Captain, Eli Gaither

              He has not been successful on the Recruiting Service, nor have I heard that he has made much exertions; if he is fond of the Service I have not yet seen any great specimen of it

              10th. Captain, Edmund Smithwick

              I shall feel great Pleasure in communicating to you his merit when I discover it

              1st. Lewis Tiner, first Lieutenant

              I have never seen him. I place him first for the same reason that I placed Captain Anderson first

              2nd. McKennie Long, first Lieutenant and Adjutant

              Fond of the Service and anxious to learn his Duty; requires only experience to make a good officer

              3rd. James Mackay, first Lieutenant

              Will I suppose with experience make a good officer

              4th. Benjamin Smith first Lieutenant

              Fond of the Service and will I think make a good officer

              5th. Carleton Walker, first Lieutenant and Pay Master

              Will probably make a good officer

              6th. Edward Jones, first Lieutenant

              Will probably make a good officer

              1st. Edmund P. Gains, Second Lieutenant

              I have never seen him. I place him here for the same reason that I placed Captain Anderson first

              2nd. Abner Pasteur, Second Lieutenant & Quarter Master

              An attentive good officer

              3rd. Marcus Sharpe, Second Lieutenant

              Fond of the Service and requires only a little more experience to make a good officer

              4th. Alexder Hunter, Second Lieutenant

              Will with experience I think make a good officer

              5th. David T. W. Cook Second Lieutenant

              A very good Recruiting officer

              6th. James Morris, Second Lieutenant

              I have never seen him

              7th. Benjamin Forsyth, Second Lieutenant

              He was here a few Days but I am not well enough acquainted with him to say much about him

              8th. John Wilkinson Second Lieutenant

              He is in a bad state of health and I do not think he is likely to recover

              Doctor Roger Cutlar, Surgeon

              Attentive to his Duty; and as far as I am capable of judging, well qualified for the appointment

              Mr. Dominick Jordan, Surgeon’s Mate

              He joined the Regiment lately; I am not — acquainted with him but I suppose he is —— qualified for a Surgeon’s Mate

          I request the favour of you— me  for not transmitting this sooner I have been much indisposed but am now recovering
          With Great Respect I have the Honour to be Sir Your Obedient Servant

            James Read
            Lt Coll. Comdt.
            6th. Regt. Infantry

            You will perceive Sir that this is intended for yourself alone


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Abraham Ellery, 30 April 1800
From: Ellery, Abraham
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Adjutant General’s Office, New York, April 30th. 1800

          I have the honor of enclosing an Abstract of the Inspection Returns of Major Jackson’s Districts; the District Inspection Return of March was unaccompanied by the Company Inspection Returns, nor have they been received since; those of April were forwarded with that of the District. The Abstract is formed from both of them; though the errors and inaccuracies so obvious in all these Returns, make it difficult to give a satisfactory account of the District, or sum up its situation in one view.
          It appears from the Returns that Capt. Stoddard inspects his own Company, which is conceived to be irregular and improper—
          As the establishment of a number of Articles, with which the Troops in general have been furnished, & of others, which it is presumed they have a right to receive, is not ascertained by any regulations known to the Office, or the Troops at large, it will perhaps be found necessary, if circulate any such regulations exist, to circulate the knowledge of them by General Orders. At present, the establishment of these articles is set down in the Inspection Returns arbitrarily, varying in almost every different Return, nor can any uniformity be secured, until it is certainly known, what articles are to be furnished, & their proportions & amount.
          I have the honor to be, With the greatest respect, Your most obedt. servt.

            Abraham R. Ellery
            As. Adjt. Genl.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 30 April 1800
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Brigade April 30th. 1800

          Not having the honor of hearing from you on the subject, of Doctor Davis joining the Regiment as second mate, it becomes my duty to communicate to you the necessity of Doctor Douglass having an assistant, the Regimental duty in the medical Department, is really too weighty to rest on one Gentleman—Doctor Douglass has been very attentive to the duties of his station, & I should suppose him entitled to the appointment of Surgeon of the Regt. and to the pay and Emoluments of surgeon since the date of the acceptance of Doctor Finley’s resignation—permit me to request your statement to the secretary of War, of the Vacancies in the 12th. Regt. & how particularly gratifying it would be to me & the Regt. at large to have all the Vacancies filled; even should We be disbanded soon, the Gentlemen are entitled to the promotion, & should that not take place, and a consolidation be contemplated, the Government would have a greater choise, of the different Grades, by which Corps would be considerably ameliorated—I have the Honor to be with great respect—Sir, Your most Obedt Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith
            Lt. Colo. of ye. 12th.

            P.S. Should Genl. Hamilton think proper to recommend the appointment of a surgeon’s mate to the 12th. Regt Colo. Smith takes the Liberty of submitting to his perusal the enclosed Letter from Doctor Tillery—C. S. has not the pleasure of knowing Dr. McIntosh—but he has such a perfect confidence in Doctor Tillery that he feels an diffidence in soliciting that his recommendation’s may meet with due consideration from the Commanding General—

            W. S. S.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Callender Irvine, 1 May 1800
From: Irvine, Callender
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Carlisle May 1st. 1800

          I am under the necessity of again, reporting myself unfit for duty.
          I have the honor to be Sir, Your most Obedt. Servt.

            Callender Irvine
            Captn. 2d. Regmt. Arts. Engineers

          Major Genl. Hamilton.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Hyde, 1 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hyde, Charles

            Duplicate
            Sir,
            N York May April 11 1st. 1800

          It appears from a letter which I have just received from the PM General accompanied with vouchers that you have delayed taking the necessary measures for settling your accounts as Pay-Master of the first regiment of Infantry. I do not mean by this observation to prejudge the case, but merely to state it’s present appearance—You will inform me what have been the circumstances that have retarded the business, and in the mean time take all necessary measures for a settlement without delay—
          With consideration I am, Sir, yr. obt. ser.

            PS. The above letter was written as long ago as the eleventh of April— I am surprised at not having received an answer to the above letter and shall expect one by the returning post—You will explain to me the cause of your not having written to me on the subject—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 1 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New york May 1st. 1800

          I wrote some time since for Clothing for two full companies to be forwarded to Major Bewell. I presume this will pass thro’ you. It is necessary therefore to inform you that this officer has changed his Head Quarters from Benington to Westminster on the Connecticut river. The following is part of a letter from Major Bewell—“When the additional Clothing comes on will it not be well for the Clothing of one company to be landed at Springfield Massachusetts  for Captain Lyman which will save the transportation up the river and back again”—
          With great consideration, I am, Sir, yr. ob. Srt

            A Hamilton

           General Stevens—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 1 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York May 1st. 1800

          Enclosed is an extract of a letter I have just received from Colonel Smith. I entirely concur in all the ideas it contains—On the subject of promotion to vacancies that occur, I have already written to you, more than once, in Strong terms, and can not but feel extreme regret that a System different from the one recommended should appear to have prevailed. In making this observation I allude not to new appointments for filling the lowest grades, but the higher ones which are vacant to promotions to of the existing officers to vacancies arising from resignations or other causes.
          Enclosed is a letter in recommendation of Dr. William McIntosh—I have heard a good character of the young Gentleman, and, have confidence in the recommendation.
          I have never received from you the information you speak of relative to the approval of the sentence in the case of Lt. Kreemer—It has nowever been communicated to General Wilkinson with directions to be carried into effect.
          With great respect I am Sir Yr. ob. Servt.
          Secy. of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 1 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. May 1st. 1800

          Enclosed is an extract of a letter from General Wilkinson, dated the twenty fifth of February, which I send you for your information.
          Enclosed also is a letter from Captain Miller sent me by Col. Hamtramck, and the observations of the Colonel upon it—I know not from what authority the instructions, relative to a stoppage offer, proceeded. If you have any information on the point I would thank you to communicate it—
          Enclosed are returns of Medicine wanted by for the — Brigade transmitted to me by under the command of Lt Col. Smith—
          As the Brigade is sickly I am particularly anxious that such supplies as may appear necessary should be furnished without delay—There being no Officer particularly designated to whom to send returns make applications of this nature I am obliged to trouble you with them  on the occasion—
           S of War


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 1 May 1800
From: Eddins, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir,
            Richmond Virginia 1st. May 1800—

          I was detaind longer then I expected at Fort Jay, after obtaining your leave of absence to cum on & settle my afairs in this State, it was altogeather owing to my being disapointed  in not haveing the money sent on sooner to pay of my Compy. before I left the Fort, I took vierlint cold on my way from New York to Philadelphia and was detaind fourteen days Ill under the hands of a Doctor in that Place, being  verry desierous to cum on my furlough shortening fast, set out before I got well took fresh cold and am fearfull it is fixed on my lunges. I have been confind to my room ever since I arrived here and have not been able to do any Part of my  buisness yet, my Doctor thinks altho I am in an Ill state of helth that the approach of summer & rideing on horse back frequently will restore me to my former helth again, I will communicate to you my Situation, from time to time, and trust that your honor will indulge me until I am able to Joine my Company again—
          I am with respect your Obt Humble Servt

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