Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 1 May 1800
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Brigade  April 30th. May 1st. 1800

          I have experienced several difficulties in the course of the Winter, in consequence of the lattitude given in the Contract, to the Contractor—I was in hopes to have got thro’, the spring, without troubling on the subject of his arrangements—But notwithstanding my influence with the troops, and my indulgence to the Contractor, founded on his Repeated promises to issue better provission’s—I am forced to report that the troops are incommoded, and officers fretted by a repetition of the Issue of bad Provissions—as you will observe by the enclosed Complaints and statements from January to the Present date
          In one instance I have been obliged to supply The troops by purchase, and in several others, under the disagreable necessity of sending the Provission back. You will observe by the documents, that the Contractor has been in the habit of Issuing Beef and Pork simply Salted, under the denomination of salt provissions, of course when Beef in that state, has been Issued, the troops have been deprived of one quarter of a pound & when pork has been issued, of one half pound. It is true, the Second article of the Contract gives him this latitude in its Letter, but not in my opinion in its spirit—The Contract gives the Contractor for the ration of meat six Cents, seven mills and eight tenths of a mill—The Contractor forms that part of the  Contract which relates to fresh meat, to a person who he agrees to give  four pence pr. Lb  for such meat as will be received in Camp, he of course purchases under that price, exclusive of the profit of 25. pr. Cent. which is the 5th. Quarter, which reduces the price of the meat with which we are supplied, to 3 pence or 2 pence half penny when the Government pay’s nearly six pence half penny—and this beef we are obliged to receive, if it is not possitively bad.
          The latter part of the 2d. Article is equally hard on the troops—The option of the issue of Bread 5 day’s in the week is expressly with the Contractor the ration is 18. ounces of Bread or flour—the Bread in general Issued, is so baked, as to give the Contractor every advantage in weight, that can arise from retention of moisture in the loaf, it is issued from the oven too frequently not more than one degree advanced by baking, above dough—I really attribute the indisposition of the troops, more to the badness of the Provission, & the badness of the bread than to any thing connected with our paticular position—The estimated Profit to the Contractor in the baking business, is from 7 to 900. Dollars pr. month. the ration of meat when he issues fresh, is about 20. Dollars pr. Day—what the Component part yeild him I have not calculated neither care I how rapidly he makes his fortune under the Contract, but I am highly solicitous the troops should be fairly dealt by—By the Contract—The Contractor is not obligated to give either inspected beef, Pork or flour, as the Contractor the last year was, of course, if we are not entirely at his mercey, we are daily exposed to altercation dispute and reference—you will notice however, in the Papers marked No. 1. that we have had provission issued here, from Barrels marked Springfield Massachusetts—tho’ asserted by some, to be beef put up in Elizabeth-Town by the Father & associates of the Contractor,
          Whether any remedy can be given to the inconveniencies we labor under, as the Contract is for a specific time, rest’s on your wisdom to point out—Permit me to refer you, with due defference, for my opinion of Contractors, to the Campaign of General Loyd, Page 67. & 68. under the Head of Contractors—You will observe by mr. Daytons letter to me, he protests against any officer of the Brigade being appointed to inspect Provission under the 5th. article of the Contract—I have protested against his Protest, & we stand at Bay—The Protest on his part followed an inspection of Provissions complained of by the 13th. Regt. The Contractor appointed Doctor Chetwood & I appointed Major Adlum both of the 11th. The Provission was condemned.
          In consequence of Mr. Daytons Letter of the 26th. of march, I gave directions to the Brigade Quarter master, to give him accommodation relative to the Issue of Salt beef, untill, he could make arrangements to procure a supply of fresh, sufficient—he Mr. Dayton, promissing he would be particularly attentive, that what salt beef he did issue, should be perfectly good.
          This being not being fulfilled I have renewd the Brigade Order of the 21st. of January & shall adhere to it, untill I am honoured by a Communication from you on the subject—
          I have given Mr. Dayton notice of this by the Brigade Qr. Mr., who answers, that he is entitled to sufficient timely notice by the Contract, & shall be obliged to send to Connecticut  for Cattle, of course, I conclude he proposes to make haste slowly in fulfilling the order—unless you should favour us with your interference, and permit yourself to be assured, that abundance of beef can be procured here within the Contract price, not to be sure for 2d 1/2 or 3d.
          I have the Honor to be with great respect—Sir, Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith Lt. Colo. Comdg.


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

            Sir,
            NY. May 2nd. 1800

          Enclosed are letters from Lieus. Noyce and Hinman offering to resign their commissions.
          You I would thank you to inform me without delay whether they of the acceptance of the resignations will be accepted.
           S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Waugh, 2 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Waugh, Samuel

            Sir,
            NY. May 2 1800

          I have received your letter of the twenty sixth of April, and read it with attention—The pretensions which you advance are very respectable, and have received the consideration which they deserve—Th It being The arrangement of relative rank however, being fixed, and it being of importance that it should not be again disturbed, I am sorry that I can not with propriety change the place which you occupy in the arrangement—
          Lt. Waugh


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William North, 2 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: North, William

            Sir,
            NY. May 2. 1800

          Major Huntingdon’s resigned his commission on resignation was accepted on the twenty ninth day of November.
          The arrangement of rank for the is definitively fixed, and I am not inclined to disturb it. I am sorry that discontents should exist, but any plan for remedying these would doubtless create others—
           G. North


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 2 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            NY. May 2 1800—

          The enclosed were sent to me by the S of War. You will enquire into the case, and if the statement proves correct, have the person discharged—
          Colo Smith—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 2 May 1800
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Elizabeth Town May 2d. 1800

          I do myself the honor of submitting to your consideration, the enclosed estimate.
          As soon as  the same shall be returned with your remarks and alterations, I shall be enabled, to form the returns, as required by the General order of the 7th. of the last month, as fast, as they may be sent to me by the different Corps.
          Will any further order be necessary, or am I to consider the General order above alluded to, as sufficient to authorize me to make arrangements, for the supplying of such articles of Quarter Master Stores, as may appear to be wanting, to enable the troops within to take the field, who are within the District under your immediate command
          I am with the utmost respect Your most obedient servant

            Aaron Ogden

          Major General Alexander Hamilton.


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

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Brigade May 2d. 1800

          Lt. Dwight of the 2d. Regt. this morning presented your Letter of the 19th. of Feby. agreable to its contents I have arrested him—I am not furnish’d with charges against him, if you will do me the Honor of forwarding them, with  the names of the Witness’s, his case can be proceeded upon Immediately, by the Court Martial whereof Lt. Colo. Comdt. Taylor is President—
          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 Caleb Swan, 3 May 1800
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philadelphia May 3d. 1800

          I have received your letter of the 1st. Inst. enclosing a duplicate of yours to Capt. Hyde of the 11th. April Ulto. relative to his accounts. I have delivered this letter to Mr. Hyde, who informed me that he received the original, but had been so unwell as to be unable to write an answer.
          Since I wrote you on the subject I find that Mr. Hyde made a partial settlement of his accounts at the Accountant’s Office in May 1798, which, reduces the balance now standing to his debit to 72.788 98/100 Dollars.
          I have the honor to be With the highest respect Sir Yr. mo. Obedt. Servt.

            C: Swan PMG

          General Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 3 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. May 3rd. 1800

          Enclosed is a letter from Doctor Hubbard offering requesting that his resignation may be accepted
           I would thank you to inform me without delay of the decision in his case—
          S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 3 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hamtramck, John F.

            Sir,
            NY. May 3rd. 1800

          Enclosed is a letter from Captain Pasteur to the S of War—
          I understood from G. Wilkinson that there existed some arrangement between him and the Spanish Commandant in the Floridas relative to deserters.
          If you know this arrangement you will have it conformed to in the present case; if not, the deserters will remain with Captain Pasteur untill the order of G. Wilkinson can be obtained—
          You will make write to C. Pasteur and make him sensible of the impropriety of addressing himself to the S of War instead of his immediate superior—

            P.S. Upon reviewing, the correspondence with Genl. Wilkinson, I find that there is an arrangemt. between him & the Spanish Commandt. relative to deserters. It will be proper therefore that Capt. Pasteur should embrace the first opportunity of sending them with safety to the lowest barrier post Fort Adams—

          Col. Hamtramck


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Cass, 3 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cass, Jonathan

            Sir,
            NY. May 3rd. 1800

          You will direct Lieutenant Hook to join Captain Claiborne, and take his orders—
          W—
           Major Cass—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William North, 3 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: North, William

            Sir,
            NY. May 3rd. 1800

          I have expresed it as my opinion to the S of War that Col. Strong was the person entitled to double rations, and that the same received by Major Bewell ought to be deducted from his future pay.
          G. North


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 3 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            NY. May 3. 1800

          Enclosed is a letter from Governor Jay—You will make immediate enquiry into the subject of it, and report to me—
          Col. Smith—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 3 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            NY. May 3rd. 1800

          You will discharge the soldier to
          Enclosed are some papers relative to the age of a soldier in the eleventh regiment—You will enquire into the case, and if the statement proves correct, discharge the person to whom they it relates.
           Col. Smith—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 3 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

          Letter not found.


Title: Affidavits of Bridget Godfrey and Bridget Williams, 3 May 1800
From: Godfrey, Bridget,Williams, Bridget
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            New York, May 3, 1800

          City of New York ss: Bridget Godfrey of the City of Albany being duly sworn deposeth and saith that Her son Henry Wheeler who has informed her of his enlistment in Capt. McClelan’s Company of Artilerists and Engineers now stationed on Ellis’s Island was born on the first day of September 1781. and that he has been Subject to phthizick from his infancy
          Bridget + Godfrey
          her mark
          Sworn before me this 3rd. day of May 1800—
          Jacob Dela Montagnie Aldn.

          City of New York ss. Bridget Williams wife of James Williams of the City of Albany Seaman being duly Sworn saith that she is a sister to the above named Henry Wheeler and Well remembers seeing a Memorandum in the Hand writing of her Step father of the age of the said Henry Wheeler in a Bible belonging to her Step father and her Mother from which it appears as it was read to her that he the said Henry was born on the day and year set forth in the aforegoing deposition

          Bridget + Williams
          her mark
          Sworn before me this 3rd. day of May 1800—
          Jacob Dela Montagnie Aldn.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 3 May 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department May 3d. 1800.

          I have received your letter of the 1. instant
          Dr. Samuel Davis of Ballstown was on ye. 14 September last notified of his appointment as Surgeons Mate in the twelfth Regiment of Infantry no information of his acceptance has been received at this Office.
          I enclose you an appointment which has been made out for Doctor William McIntosh as an additional Surgeon’s Mate you will perceive that he has been directed to report himself to Col. W. S Smith or ye Senior Officer of the 12. Regiment from whom he would receive further orders.
          You will be pleased to have the letter sent to Mr McIntosh—
          I am Sir with great Respect Your obed servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 4 May 1800
From: Taylor, Timothy
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Union Brigade May 4 1800

          It is with extreem reluctance that I trouble you with the following statement, respecting moneys expended for Public service by the officers of the 13 Regiment, whilst on the Recruiting service; and the delay, and embarrassment, they meet with in getting those accounts allowed, by not knowing where to apply for a settlement—In July last Genl. Huntington, (Agent for the War department,) directed the Contractor, to account with the officers for thier subsistance; Returns was made & settled accordingly by the Contractor, but those accounts with others was rejected by the War department as not coming through the propper channel, and the Officers have been called upon to refund the Money they had recived—They have also been at considerable expence for stationary, postage of letters, hire of Musick, transportation of bagage, pursuing deserters &c—Those accounts have been made, & I am informed by the Pay Master that he presented them to the accountants of the War department for Settlement; he refered him to the Pay Master General, and the Pay Master Genl. refered him to the Accountant, and no settlement could be obtained; on account that each of those Officers did not consider the settlement of the accounts to belong to thier perticular department—The Officers of the Reg.t are now directed to close thier recruiting accounts, and it will be impossable for many of them to comply with the orders, unless the Moneys they have expended for public use can be allowed them—Under those circomstances I flatter my self you will excuse my addressing you upon the subject, and the liberty I take in requesting your direction as to the method to be pursued in obtaining a Settlement
          I have the Honor to be with the greatest Respect your Obedt. Servant

            Timo. Taylor Lt Colo. Comdt. 13th
             Regt.

          Honble. Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 5 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hoops, Adam, Jr.

            Sir,
            New York May 5th. 1800

          I send you the enclosed affidavits
          You will be pleased to make enquiry without delay into the case to which they refer, and report to me.
          W—
           Major Hoops


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. May 5th. 1800

          Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Major Tousarde.
          I think this It is probable that this officer can now be employed in superintend with more advantage to the public in superintending the fortification of this harbour, than in any other occupation service. As And as he is the oldest officer of Engineers, except Col. Burbeck now in the Western country, there is a propriety in his being attached to my Head Quarters.
          As however he belongs to the battallion under the command of General Pinckney I have not thought it proper necessary to obtain your consent to the proposed arrangement—
           S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. May 5th. 1800

          Col. Rice mentions to me, in a letter of the twenty first of April, that he had that day informed Lieutenant Flagg of the acceptance of his resignation.
          Enclosed is an extract from Col. Rice’s letter on the subject of double rations—
           S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            N York May 5th. 1800

          Enclosed is a letter from Captain Ths. Chandler to Col. Rice relative to a resignation of his Commission—
          Upon reviewing my files for December I do not find any letter on the subject—
          From the circumstances stated you will, I presume, think it proper to accept the resignation—I would thank you to inform me without delay, of the Decision in the case
           S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 5 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            NY. May 5th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the second instant, and have directed the Adjutant General to prepare and forward the charges against Lieutenant Dwight.
           Col. Smith—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 5 May 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department May 5. 1800.

          I have received your letter of the 2d. instant enclosing the resignations of Lieutenants Noyes and Hinman of the 13 Regiment of Infantry—
          You will be pleased to inform them that their resignations have been accepted, and that their pay and emoluments will cease on the 15th. instant.
          I am Sir with great respect Your obed servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 5 May 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department May 5. 1800

          The Gentleman to whom the within letter is addressed was in March 1799. appointed a Second Lieutenant in the first regiment of Infantry. No information of his acceptance or non acceptance has been received at this Office.
          It appears that he was recommended by you and Mr. Egbert Benson. Be pleased to have this letter conveyed to him
          I am Sir Your obed servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl Hamilton New York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Adlum, 5 May 1800
From: Adlum, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philada. May 5th. 1800

          The situation of my private affairs is so interesting at this time, that I am compelled to solicit leave to retire from the service—and as general opinion anticipates a speedy dissolution of the army. I hope that my voluntary resignation will produce no injury or inconvenience to the publick—If my request can be granted, I shall always hold my self prepared to obey your commands, should my country require my services at any future period—
          I am Sir With the greatest respect Your most Obedt. & Hble. Servt.

            John Adlum

          Major General Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 6 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            New York May 6th. 1800

          As the Troops at the Scotch Plains, may be encamped during the summer you will look out for a convenient place for the purpose, agreeably to a conversation held between us on the Subject—
          With great consideration I am Sir yr. ob. Servt.

            A Hamilton

          Colonel Ogden Dep. Qr. Master Genl.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 6 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            NY. May 6th. 1800

          The resignations of Lieutenants Noyce and Hinman are accepted—Their pay and emoluments will cease on the fifteenth instant.
          I have received your letter of the second instant relative to the inoculation of the troops—
          As the hot season is near at hand, and as the men will be so much debilitated by the disease as to be unfit for exercise for some time, I would prefer their not being inoculated, if effectual measures can be taken to prevent the infection from spreading—But if it should be your opinion and that of your Surgeons that this can not be done you will act in the case as shall appear to you proper—
           Col. Smith—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 7 May 1800
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Phila. May 7. 1800.

          Captains Brock, Gibson, Devin, and Grayson of the 4 Regiment, and Lieutenant Merriweather Lewis of the 1st. Regiment, have forwarded muster and pay Rolls of the recruits under their respective Commands at Staunton and its Vicinity, for December 1799, and January February and March 1800. which are examined and amount to 6147. Dollars.
          Captain Gibson has written to me that these troops will shortly march in different directions, and requests the money may be sent to them. Mr Brooks, who is still under bond, informs me that you had intimated that he was again to be sent out on this business.
          The expences of the agent employed, will probably be of an extraordinary Nature, and I presume that Mr. Brooks in the Capacity of a Cadet will not be able to meet them with Convenience, and therefore would suggest the propriety of having an Advance made from the Contingent funds of the War department on Account of them.
          I have the honor to be Sir yr most obt Sert

            C: Swan PMG

          General Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 7 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            NY. May 7th. 1800

          Enclosed are copies of letters to Majors Cass and Bewell—You will take the necessary measures for trans conveying their detachments from Wilmington and to continue to Pittsburg.
          The detachment of Major Bewell consists of sixty four men, that of Major Cass of thirty—
           Col. Ogden—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 7 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Buell, John H.

            Sir,
            NY. May 7th. 1800—

          You will immediately put things in readiness for sending to send the men under your command to New haven, taking the necessary measures, with the Contractor, for their transportation. They will be met at New Haven by the Deputy QM General with the means of their conveyance to Pittsburg.
          The recruiting service will still be continued under your — superintendence, and you will retain all the Officers, except such as may be necessary to take charge of the men, to assist  you in this service. You may likewise retain, if you deem it expedient, a number of privates not exceeding six with a proportion of Non Commissioned officers—
          When the troops arrive in this city they will be supplied with all necessary articles—
          When As soon as the troops are ready to march they will do so without further orders.
          Major Bewell


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Cass, 7 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cass, Jonathan

            Sir,
            NY. May 7—1800

          You will immediately put things in readiness for sending the men under your command to Pittsburg. The Deputy Quarter Master General has been instructed to take measures for their transportation, and will write to you on the subject. For such articles arms   accoutrements and articles of camp equipage and utensils as you may stand in need of, you will make application founded on regular returns to Samuel Hodgdon Esr to the Superintendant of Military stores.
          The recruiting service will still be continued under your superintendance—sending therefore a sufficient number of officers one subaltern with the men to take care of them, you will retain the rest with of the officers to assist you in recruiting. You may likewise retain, if it shall appear to you expedient, a number of privates, not exceedg six, with a proportion of non commissioned Officers.

            When the troops are ready to march you they will do so without further orders—

          Major Cass


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 7 May 1800
From: Cass, Jonathan
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Wilmington Delaware May 7th 1800—

          I have the honour to enclose to you the Resignation of Philiman C. Blake 2d Lieutenant in the 1st. Regiment of Infantry, and Pay & Q. Master to my detachment. As he has a strong desire to enter on board the Navy and made arrangements for that purpose, he will impatiently wait your answer.
          Liut. Jacob Wilson of the 3d Regiment, who is with me and every way qualified to perform the duty of Q & Pay Master, will with your permission  take charge of the bounty money, clothing and other public property in the hands of Lieut. Blake—
          I have lately been informed, that Samuel Lane of Fredric Town in the State of Maryland, who has been appointed a 2d Lieut. in the 3d Regt. of  Infantry for eighteen months or more, has never been called into service, at which I am told he feels a degree of ch cagrin. I take the liberty to make this communication supposing it probable, that Lieut. Lane has never been reported to you, and will further observe, that if the Recruiting service, which revives as the spring season approaches, is to be continued he may be employed to advantage, as I consider Lieutenants   Robinson and Blake Resigned, there are but four officers under my command (Viz)
          Liut. Peyton of the firt Regt. wishe—
          Lt. Wilson of the 3d; acting P. & Qr Master.
          Lt. Climson of the first, at Dover, County of Kent.
          Lt. Clinton of the first, by reason of sickness has been unfit for duty ever since he Joined me, and will probably continue so for some time to come—
          I am Sir, with great respect & esteem your most humble servant.

            J. Cass Major 3d R. Inft’y.

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 7 May 1800
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Elizabeth-Town May. 7. 1800

          It is with great regret, that I forward the enclosed letter to me, enfolding one to you, from Major Adlum. I however hope, that a further accomodation to him, of the few days, which his affairs seem to require,  will prevent the necessity of his adhering to the election, which he has made, between an important sacrifice of private interest and the resignation of his commission.
          I have the honor to be with the most perfect respect Your Mo. Ob. servt.

            Aaron Ogden

          Major General Alexr. Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 7 May 1800
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Brigade May 7th. 1800

          I have the honor to acknowledge the receeipt of your Letter of the 3d. enclosing one from His Excellency Govr. Jay, stating in strong terms the complaints of Benjamin Cornwell and John Coles who have presumed to speak with indignation to His Excellency relative to their officers—who promised them 12 Dollrs. Bounty the one has received but seven Dollrs. & 50 Cents—of course 50 Cents are still due—& the other asserts that there is due him six Dollrs. & 18 Cent—that they had received nothing on account of wages—
          On examining the returns of that Company I find that Benjamin Cornwell was enlisted at Schoharie on the 31st. of Jany. that he received eight Dollars bounty, that he received one Coat, one pair of linen over-alls—one skirt & one Blanket, That John Coles was enlisted the 29th. of november, that he received eight Dollars bounty—one Hat, one pr. of linen over-alls, 2 shirts, one pair of shoes and one Blanket, both being enlisted by Tobias V. Cuyler at Schoharie—agreable to the recruiting instructions their 4 Dollars retained Bounty and the pay due them will be paid after they have joined their Regiment and passed a Deffinitive muster—and not before, of course on that subject they have no grounds of complaint—for to Cornwell supposing the return of the officer be incorrect, there is but 50 Cents due, & to Coles one Dollar & 82/100—In short I have had them examined and find that Cornwell has Mr. Cuyler’s Due Bill for fifty Cents, & four other men of that Company, it of course if appears to me, that the officer has been correct and has regulated his conduct by the 5th. article of the recruiting instructions—the payment of the due Bills, will of course be attended to on the arrival of Capt. white—the men have been mustered and approved, the paymaster will pay them their retained Bounty, and the pay due them, of course there will be no further complaint, at least I hope not—
          I have the Honor to be, with great respect—Sir, Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

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


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 8 May 1800
From: Hoops, Adam, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Jay 8 May 1800

          I beg leave to lay before you certain facts Contained in a letter which I have received from Lieutenant Pope relative to the situation in which he finds himself by an Official act in Obedience to an order of the Commanding Officer of this garrison—
          A Garrison Court Martial having Sentenced Thomas Solomons found guilty of Stealing ten dollars from R. A. Hawes, to fifteen days confinement and to undergo a stoppage out of his next pay to the amount of ten dollars for the use of said Hawes: and the Commanding Officer having approved the Sentence and ordered the Execution of it, and that the Officer Commanding the Company to which Solomons belongs should attend to the stoppage being made—Lieutenant Pope the Officer Commanding that Company did accordingly make the stoppage and paid over the ten dollars to Hawes, taking his duplicate receipts—Solomons refused to sign the receipt roll for these ten dollars—When Lieutenant Pope forwarded to the paymaster of the regiment the receipt roll (Solomons signature not being to it) he advised him of all the preceding facts enclosing Copies of the Sentence of the Courts in the Case of Solomons and of the Garrison order, but did not send the duplicate receipts of Hawes—The paymaster answers that no voucher but the receipt of Solomons will be considered as Valid—and holds Lieutenant Pope responsible for the ten dollars—
          Agreeably to your letter of the 5th inst. I have made enquiry into the case refered to in the affidavit of Bridget Godfrey The enclosed Letter of Capt McClallen and Certificate of Doctor Genet I have the honor to present as Containing the result and am with great Respect Sir yr Mo Ob sert

            A Hoops M Cdt

          Major General Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 8 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            NY. May 8th. 1800

          Enclosed is a letter from Mr. Brooks of the Artillery.
          I think it will be expedient to continue to employ him as Agent for the payment of the troops at Staunton untill they reach their destination at Pittsburgh. As This was my idea originally, as these troops are under marching orders for Pittsburg you will have Mr. Brooks supplied with the requisite fund for discharging any arrears of pay that be may be due to them—

            PS. As I have understood it to be a rule to advance two months pay to Officers moving for the Western Country I should wish it to be done in the present case—

          C. Swan Esr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 8 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. May 8th 1800

          Mr. Andrew Van Wort, for whom you have enclosed to me a letter of appointment as Second Lieutenant in the first regiment of Infantry, is dead.
           S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, [8] May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. May 8. 1800

          I have received your letter of the seventh instant enclosing copies of the Contracts entered with William Colefax, Robt. Colefax, and Alexr Richards for the year eighteen hundred. Upon looking thro’ the bundle of Contracts, I find that there have I find upon a reexamination that they have never before ben sent to me
           S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Eddins, 8 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Eddins, Samuel

            Sir,
            NY. May 8th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the first instant, and you have liberty of absence, reporting to me frequently your the state of your health—
          I rely upon it that you will set out to join your company as soon as possible.
          It has been suggested to me that you have it in view to resign speedily—I have not credited this. respo  as you must see, in that case the propriety of asking immediately If it be your intention you must see the impropriety of asking a continuance of your furlough
           Capt Eddens


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 8 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir
            New York May 8. 1800

          I duly received your letter of the 2d of April which has lain by from the pressure of more urgent business. In breaking the silence now I wish only to prevent misapprehension as it may influence future cases.
          I am persuaded that in what you did you were actuated by a very praiseworthy zeal, and I perceive that there were circumstances from which you were led to infer a larger discretion than it was my intention to imply. Yet I ought in candour to observe that those circumstances were by me — merely designed essentially to enable you to exert your own immediate agency, instead of a without previous recourse resort to me, as to objects within the purview and spirit of the general directions; and that several of the items in question do not appear to me to fall under answer this description.
          This must not be received as censure but as explanation to guide in future cases. When an officer even misconstrues bonafide misconstrues an instruction and acts to which with a sincere view to the good of the service, it is not I should with reluctance blame, though I should always think it proper to tell him frankly that a misapprehension had happened, as a caution for future other occasions.
          I do not understand that any impediment to the settlement of the accounts exists and according if not no further step on my part is necessary
          With consideration & esteem I am Sir Yr. Obed Sert
           Col Smith


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 8 May 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department, May 8. 1800.

          I have the honor to enclose you a Copy of a Contract entered into by Elijah and Simon House for ye supply of rations in ye. State of Connecticut—
          I am Sir Your obed Servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 8 May 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department May 8. 1800

          I have received your letter of the 5th. instant respecting the resignation of Captain Thomas Chandler of the 14. Regiment of Infantry.
          On recurring to the files of ye Office I find a letter from you of the 9. January Ulto. on ye same subject which in the hurry of business was omitted being attended to—
          You will be pleased to inform Captain Chandler that the President has accepted his resignation and at the same time regrets the circumstance that has occasioned his retiring from the Army—
          You will inform Dr. Hubbard that his resignation is accepted.
          I have the honor to be very respectfully Your obed Servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton New York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 8 May 1800
From: Hamtramck, John F.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Pitts Burgh May the 8th. 1800

          I have the honor to enclose you the last Monthly Return and a Copy of my last letter to General Wilkinson
          I have the honor to be Sir with very great Respect your Most obedient and Very humble Servent

            J F Hamtramck

          Major Gen. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Nathan Heald, 8 May 1800
From: Heald, Nathan
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir
            Concord Massa. May 8th. 1800

          Major Buell of the 2d Regiment informs me, that he wrote you some time since, requesting that I might be ordered to the County of Hampshier to assist Capt Lyman in the recruiting service. I have received no such orders, therefor I  conclude, in the multiplicity of your business, the Majors request has been forgotten. It is now almost 14 Months since I was appointed and have received neither pay or rations,  neither have I been called upon to do any military duty. I am in readiness and wish to be in actual service, as soon as may be convenient.
          I am Sir with perfect consideration your most obed. humb. Servant

            Nathan Heald

          Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Hunewell, 8 May 1800
From: Hunewell, Richard
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Cantonment at Oxford May 8. 1800

          I am extreemly happy—in an opportunity to inclose you Capt. Jordan & Lieut. Soper’s request for a discharge from the Service of the United States
          I have heretofore stated to you Sir, the characters of these gentlemen; & now most cordially approve the application, & recommend that they may be discharged as soon as is consistant with your pleasure—
          I have the honor to be with great respect Sir your most Obed: Sert.

            Richd. Hunewell Lt. Col: Comt.
            15th Regt. Infantry

          Alexander Hamilton Esqr. Major Genl. & Inspector Genl. of the Army of the United States New York—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 9 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            New-York May 9th. 1800.

          I have received your letter of the 7th. instant, inclosing one from Major Adlum, offering a resignation of his commission. It is not within my general policy to attempt to detain Officers in the service who have once expressed a desire to quit it—Pursuing this impression, therefore, I Should have sent the Major’s letter to the Secy. of War, for the decision of the President in the case.
          As, however, you have expressed a wish that a furlough be granted him with a view to prevent his resignation, I leave you to arrange the matter with Col: Smith, to whom you will shew this letter as an authority—

            Col Ogden—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 9 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            N York May 9. 1800

          Enclosed are copies of letters a letter to Captain Williamson the DP General, and of instructions to him relative to certain objects of incidental expenditure—I send them to you that you may inform me whether they coincide with the general plan of your instructions.
           C. Swan Esr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 9 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. May 9. 1800

          Mr. Brooks, of the Artillery, has, been continued as Agent for the payment of the troops at Staunton, it being very desirable that they should receive their dues before they rerout for their destination at Pittsburg and elsewhere—
          The following is from a letter of the PMG. on the subject.
          “The expences of the Agent employed will probably be of an extraordinary nature, and I presume that Mr. Brooks, in the capacity of a Cadet will not be able to meet them with convenience, and therefore would suggest the propriety of having an advance made from the contingent funds of the War Department on account of them.”
          I would thank request you if the thing should meet your approbation to give directions for the issuing of such sum from the contingent funds of the department as, in the opinion of upon conference with the PMG, shall be appear to you to be necessary.
           S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 9 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. May 9—1800

          Enclosed is a letter from Col. Smith relative to Joseph Cross a Private in the eleventh regiment—
          I do not think it proper, on the statement given, to order a discharge.
           S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 9 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            NY. May 9th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the seventh instant relative to the complaints of Benjamin Cornwell and John Coles, privates in the twelfth regiment against their Officers. It ap  The Soldiers stated to the Governor that they had been The part which appeared to struck me is Corn as the most material was Cornwell the allegation of Cornwell, that he had been obliged to take goods from the store of Hugh Daniels to the amount of seven dollars and fifty cents. This part of the representation is unnoticed in your letter You will be This appears to me deserving of investigation—You will be pleased to enquire into it, and report to me
           Col. Smith—


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

            Sir
            Pitts Burgh May 9th. 1800—

          I have to acknowledge your letter of the 26th. ultimo for General Wilkinson—
          I have the honor to be Sir with Very great Respect your most Obedient and Very humble servent

            J F Hamtramck

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 9 May 1800
From: Cass, Jonathan
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Wilmington Delaware May 9th. 1800

          I have received your orders of the 7 Inst. respecting my recruits being Sent on to Pittsburgh—and as soon as I hear from the D.Q Master General, they shall be immediately complied with.
          I am Sir, with much respect & esteem your most obedient Servant.

            J. Cass Major 3d R. Inft’y.

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Moses Hook, 9 May 1800
From: Hook, Moses
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Honorable Sir,
            Philadelphia May 9th. 1800

          I beg leave to transmit to you the enclosed account through the advice of Mr Miller the Quarter Master and request an order to him to pay me the money. Being a young Officer and not accquainted with that rigid œconomy which is absolutely necessary to be observed by an Officer of my grade find myself under very disagreeable pecuniary embarrassments and at this time under marching orders to Norfolk and from there to join the Regiment have no other way of riding myself of them than having this account allowed as Mr Miller observed has been don in similar cases.
          Likewise an order for him to furnish me water with water conveyance to Norfolk if consistent with general ruls,
          I am Sir with great respect your humble Servor

            M Hook

          General Hamilton


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

            Sir
            Elizabeth Town May 9—1800

          I take the liberty of recommending, Lieutenant Thomas Brinley of the 16th. regiment for the appointment of Brigade Quarter-Master.
          Captain Ellery has given me a character of this gentleman, which shews him, altogether suitable for this station, and which, it seems, he prefers to the one to which he had been invited in the Office of the Adjutant General.
          I wrote to Colo. Rice on this subject a considerable time, since, but having not received any answer, I am induced to make the present application without further delay as an immeadiate appointment has become necessary.
          I have the honor to be with the utmost respect, your mo. Ob. servt

            Aaron Ogden

          Major General Alexander Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Euel E. Wright and others, 10 May 1800
From: Wright, Euel E.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Fort Jay May 10th 1800—

          We the Subscribers think ourselves Wronged by our Captain therefore think proper to inform your honour hoping to get Justice as We Inlisted as artificers under Captain Ingersoll for the term of five years or Sooner Discharged our Captain See Cause for us to Stop Work and immediately Stopt one half of our pay one of us Refusing to assign the Receit Roles With out the pay he inlisted for was put in Confinement until he did assign as We did not Work it Was Not our fault and as All other Artificers does Draw their full pay Whether they do Work or Not We hope that your Honour Will See us Justice as Well as others for We are Very Dissatisfyed in having our pay Stopt Euel E Wright & Nathaniel Walker pay was Stopt beginning the Month of S October — Charles Lees & Ebenezar Ross pay Was Stopt beginning the Month of November Rufus handys pay Was Stopt the third day of December

            Euel E Wright Carpender
            Charles Lee Wagon Maker
            Rufus Handy Black Smith
            Ebenezer Ross Wheel Right
            Nathaniel Walker Carpenter


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

            Sir
            New-York May 10th. 1800

          I enclose to you a letter from James Miller Esqr. the Assistant Quarter Master General, and request that you will communicate to me, as soon as possible, your ideas on the subject of it
          With great consideration I am Sir yr. obt Servt.

            A Hamilton

          Colo. Ogden—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Abraham Ellery, 10 May 1800
From: Ellery, Abraham
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Adjutant General’s Office May 10th 1800

          Colo. Ogden’s letter, recommending Lieut. Brinley to the appointment of Brigade Quarter Master, was put into my hands, this morning, to have any objections stated against it, that might exist. There are none, however, on the part of this Office. The uncertainty of Mr. Brinleys acceptance of a situation here, was stated to the Adjutant General, at the time I had his leave, and your Sanction, to authorize a tender of it. I had, indeed, flattered myself, of with him giving a preference to this situation, but as I find, friendship,  rather than inclination, would establish that preference in his mind, I should act extremely selfish, to wish to avail myself, of that circumstance, or try to retain him upon such terms; and though I regard myself as making a sacrifice, & the Office as suffering a loss, in his departure, still every claim, that might be supposed to exist upon him, has been cancelled.
          It would be superfluous, as well as improper, perhaps, to trouble you with a detail of his reasons, for not accepting this situation; some of them, I apprehend, however, will always be considered as objections, in the mind, of any future officers, who may be applied to viz: the uncertainty that exists with respect to compensation, & the equivocal situation, (as the late Act of congress limits the number of Assistants to one) in which they will be placed. Independent of these circumstances Mr. Brinley’s Disposition & habits lead him to more military & active situation, & make him more unhesitatingly competent to the duties of the camp, than to those of the Office; and, if I may have permission  to confirm that part of Colo. Ogden’s letter, in which my name is mentioned, I should express my decided conviction of his filling the place appointment of Brig. Qr. Mr. that at present, waits your sanction, with reputation to himself, satisfaction to his principal, & advantage to the service. Apologising for the liberty I have taken, I have the honor to be with the highest respect Your most obedt. servt.

            Abraham R. Ellery
            A.A.G.


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

            Sir,
            NY. May 10 1800

          Enclosed is a letter from Lieutenant Philemon C. Blake offering a resignation of his commission. If it is accepted, it will be necessary to appoint another person to act as Pay & Quarter Master to the detachment under the command of Major Cass—The Major strongly recommends Lieut. Jacob Wilson for the purpose—I request your sanction to the nomination—
          It appears from a letter which I have just received from Mr. Meminger that he has been promoted to a captaincy. It becomes necessary therefore to appoint some other person to act as Pay Master to the second regiment of Artillerists—
          Lt. Woolstonecraft has been mentioned to be by Capt Meminger, and the information which I have received respecting him from various quarters leaves no doubt with me of his fitness for the post—
          It appears from this circumstance that there have been some recent promotions—I request to be informed of them
           S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Cass, 10 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cass, Jonathan

            Sir,
            NY. May 10. 1800

          The resignation of Lieut. Robinson is accepted by the President—You will inform him accordingly—
           Major Cass—


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

            Sir,
            New York May 10. 1800

          I have carefully attended to your letter of the first instant with the papers accompanying it. There appears too much cause to be dissatisfied with the conduct of the Contractor. It is very certain that there has always been and always will be a struggle on the part of Contractors to obtain undue advantages on by the inferior qualities of the articles they supply which must be steadily resisted—At the same time, it is no less certain that there is a propensity in troops accustommed to be well supplied to expect more of contractors than is quite reasonable. Both these tendencies must be guarded against. The first for reasons which need not be particularised—the last because it serves to breed discontents among the troops by begetting expectations which cannot be satisfied, and it augments the expence of the ration to the because the expence of the ration would be enhanced to the public by attempts to exact from the Contractors more than the spirit of their contracts might imply and more than would be in their power to perform without undue sacrifices.
          Making these preliminary observations remarks I shall for the present confine myself to a few things by way of instruction reserving a final arrangement to my arrival in Camp which I expect will be in the early part of the ensuing week.
          The public have the right to settle the proportion of fresh to salt meat; which but I doubt the right to prescribe as between pork and beef and it seems to me rather rigorous to aim at it—I am therefore of opt of opinion (as I have d agreeably to my determination in another case that the option in this particular ought to be left with the Contractor. But whether beef or pork it ought certainly to be of good quality and properly & thoroughly salted.
          The right to elect as to fresh meat may be the means of a compromise with the Contractor who may find it his interest to supply two days salt beef two days salt pork and three days fresh meat; If you think otherwise he may be kept to five fresh and two salt.
          The bread ought undoubtedly to be of good flour, not middlings, and well baked. This ought to be enforced.
          The mode of Inspection as to persons is not free from difficulty. An officer is liable to objection as being interested in the question. But there are situations in which none but officers could be found. This is one of those points in which mutual accommodation is adviseable, not without conceding principle.
          It is my wish (as I presume will be most agreeable to you) that any modifications of the existing state of the question between Yourself & the Contractor which may be implied in the preceding remarks should be adjusted between yourselves without my apparent interposition. Accordingly I have written the inclosed letter referring him to you. You will please to send it
          With great con


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Brickell, 10 May 1800
From: Brickell, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Barracks near Averasboro: N. Carolina  May 10, 1800

          I hope you will once more pardon me, for intruding on your time and patience: something explanatory I feel to be necessary; and wou’d rather be thought by you troublesome than ignorant:
          When I wrote you on the subject of an Inspector; it was before we recd. General orders expressing that appointment had taken place: I communicated my wish to a Brother Officer, and wrote in a hurry; but Sir ’twas an error of the moment: for the sections by me quoted and by you alluded to, were before me & altho my pen express’d “Brigade” my mind and wishes pointed to a Division, so gross an error: I indeed deem a fault to confess it—is but telling you in other words that I am wiser than I was:
          For the polite and friendly manner in which you have been pleased to suggest it to me, accept my thanks.
          Permit me, yet to indulge the hope, that if an event shou’d again make a simular appointment necessary in the Federal Army that you will do me the Honor to review my application.
          With the most perfect consideration & respect I am Sir your very Humb Servt.

            Will Brickell
            2d M. 6th. Fed R.

          The Honble Majr. Genl. Hamilton.

            May: 10. 1800


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Hunewell, 11 May 1800
From: Hunewell, Richard
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Camp at Oxford May 11th. 1800

          I arrived at this post on the first Inst.—have found the Arms in a very broken & disorderly state, owing chiefly to the badness of the material—They are on the whole extreemly bad—I have  in the Regt. a very excellent Armorer who was enlisted with a view of doing the Duty & receiving the Pay of an Artificer—As no Artificers appear  to be allowed to the Infantry, I could wish some mode might be suggested for retaining him on that service, & for granting him their pay—
          If he be retaind on that service, some few tools will be necessary in the prosecution of his business—could this measure be adopted I think it would be the most economical  method of keeping the Arms &c in repair, at least for this Regt.
          I am with great respect Sir your most Obed Hume Sert.

            Richd. Hunewell Lt. Col: Comt 15th Regt

          Major Genl. Hamilton New York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Hall Tufts and others, 12 May 1800
From: Tufts, Hall
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Camp at Oxford 12th. May 1800

          We the undersigned officers in the 15th Regt. of the United States Infantry, conceiving ourselves much injured by the relative rank, which we hold in the Regiment, take the liberty to address you Sir on the subject.
          It is understood that our field officers made the present arrangement & that the rank was established by you agreeable to their recommendations.
          We are totally unable to determin by what principles they were governed, for no rule appears to have been adhered to; but we do not hesitate to say that our rank is not established on just or military principles. We would rather attribute the present arrangement to want of knowledge & information, than to dishonorable prejudice & partiality.
          Perhaps we might not have troubled you on this subject, although we feel dissatisfied & aggrieved with our relative rank in the first appointments, had we not & others, making a third part of the regiment been superceeded by junior appointments. In this instance we find ourselves a solitary exception from a rule, which we are told by Colo. Rice the Commandant of this Brigade; you informed him, since the publication of our rank, had never been deviated from in any instance to your knowledge. We think this an encroachment on our rights, & had you been seasonably advertised, who the late appointed were, we presume we should not have had this cause of complaint.
          Thus being an unhappy exception from an established rule, we feel ourselves impelled by the strongest motives to seek redress. We conceive ourselves deprived of rights, to which we have just & honorable claims, & that we ought not to relinquish them.
          We should have made known to you our wrongs at an earlier period; but have waited for the arrival of Colo. Hunewell in Camp which took place a few days since, supposing him the proper person to apply to for redress in our situation; but he declines that assistance, which we hoped & expected.
          Although we anticipate a struggle in those of later appointments, to retain their present rank, yet we think it a poor argument that because we have been injured, we should remain sufferers.
          We feel tenacious only of those rights to which we are intitled in justice, & by established principles. Our situation we think incompatible with the character of gentlemen & Soldiers, & therefore request of you Sir that redress which we conceive indispensible to our honor.
          With much respect we are Sir your most devoted & verry humble Servants

            Hall Tufts—Capt. 15th. Regt.
            Stephen Peabody Capt.
            D. C. DeForest, 1st. Lieut
            Ebenr Bradish Lt. 15th. Regt.
            Willard Fales Lit. 15 Reg.
            Abijah Harrington Lieut
            David Fales Lieut

          Major Genl. Alexr. Hamilton Esqr. Commander of the US Army New York


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Elias B. Dayton, 12 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Dayton, Elias

            Sir,
            NY. May 12th. 1800

          Colonel Smith considers me a representative  — to and setting for the states to me that there had been a neglect of duty on the part of the as you are apprized has stated to me some complaints against the Contractor for New Jersey. From the evidence given, I am sorry to think say that the representation appears too well founded, especially, in relation to the quality the of articles supplied. I trust and expect that you will take effectual measures to prevent complaints of this kind in future, particularly as the price of the ration is quite liberal. In order to this it will be proper to call on Colonel confer with Colonel Smith, and on the points of difference, and understand yourself definitively with him.
          Elias B. Dayton Esr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Wilkins, Jr., 12 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wilkins, John, Jr.

            Sir,
            NY. May 12. 1800

          Upon the recommendation of Colonel Ogden I have provisonily appointed Lieutenant Thomas Brinley Brigade Quarter Master—He is a young Gentleman of merit, and it is hoped that your sanction will be given to the appointment.
          Jon. Wilkins Esr. QM General—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Lane, 12 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lane, Samuel

            Sir,
            NY. May 12th. 1800

          You will repair, as soon as possible, to Wilmington in Delaware, and put yourself under take the orders of Major Cass.
          Lt. Lane, Charlesburgh Montgomery County Maryland


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Underwood, 12 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Underwood, Thomas

            Sir,
            NY. May 12th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the fourteenth of April, but it is impossible for me to give you the expectation of being permanently emp— any where but with your corps. —— that may be My object, in my former letter, was to give you leave of absence for a reasonable time, provided you had ground to suppose that this would enable you to return to the Service—And still I am willing that your furlough ahould be prolonged for a moderate period upon the same principle—If however you persist in the opinion that you can not serve except in the Atlantic states, it will be well for you to renew your offer of resignation—I shall expect to hear from you shortly—If I do not it will be necessary for me to act upon the offer of resignation contained in your former letter—
           Lt. Underwood—Hanover Virginia


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William North, 12 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: North, William

            Sir
            NY. May 12 1800

          Lieutenant Thomas Brinley is appointed provisonily Brigade Quarter Master—You will make this known accordingly.
          G. North—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 13 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hoops, Adam, Jr.

            Sir,
            NY. May 13. 1800

          The application of Captain Eddens for a furlough for so indefinite a period is totally inadmissible.
          It is necessary that he should specify some period time, and that of reasonable duration, within which he will probably be able to settle his affairs—
          Major Hoops


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 13 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hoops, Adam, Jr.

            Sir,
            NY. May 13h. 1800

          You will send the enclosed letter to Capt
          I send you the enclosed representation, that you may enquire into the circumstances and report to me—You will be pleased to forward the enclosed letter to Capn Ingersoll as soon as possible—
          Major Hoops—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 13 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir:
            NY. May 13th. 1800

          Enclosed
          The enclosed are a copy of a letter from
          Mr. David Thompson to whom the enclosed papers relate is not an officer of the army. It is therefore, in my opinion, indispensible proper that he receive a compensation for his services. If you concur with me, you will be pleased to give the necessary directions in the case—
          S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 13 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. May 13—1800

          Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Col. Rice relative to an issue of Clothing to the troops under his command previous to the expiration of the year—From the Movements in Congress which indicate a speedy disbandment of the additional regiments I have not thought proper to issue an order in the case without your sanction—
          Unless it is very certain that the If the troops will should not be disbanded before the year expires it is proper that they should receive Clothing without measures be taken to furnish them with certain that they will be in a very naked and distressed situation unless Clothing without delay otherwise they will be in danger of suffering be issued by anticipation.
           S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Moses Hook, 13 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hook, Moses

            Sir,
            NY. May 13th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the ninth instant with it’s enclosure—The Account has been sent to Mr. Miller the AQM General, with such remarks as appeared to be proper—It has appeared to me I have supposed that an Officer, upon receiving his appointment, bears the expense of repairing to his station. Afterwards, if he is detached on service, travelling expenses are allowed him—I have observed this to Mr. Miller, but have, at the same time, expressed it as my wish that a different rule, if it has prevailed generally, should be followed in the present case.
          After you shall have performed your journey to Norfolk you will be allowed and receive receive the allowance prescribed by the General regulations.
          I have heretofore requested the PM General to make you an advance of two months pay which I hope will free you from your embarrassments—
           Lt. Hooke


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Nathan Heald, 13 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Heald, Nathan

            Sir,
            NY. May 13. 1800

          You will repair to the rendezvous of Capta
          I have received your letter of the eighth instant
          You will repair to the County of Hampshire, and take the order of Captain Lyman—
           Lt. Heald—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William North, 13 May 1800
From: North, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Adj Gens Office 13 May 1800

          I have the honor to enclose a letter received from Capt Ellery, & to ask Your interposition in his favour, in favour of Justice.
          For the expenditures which were made by Capt Ellery for the Service of the United States Your sanction was fully given—the duties of this Office could not have been performed without the Assistance for which he paid, and it is beyond example, & without precedent that an Officer shall advance money, not only, with the knowledge, but in compliance with the wishes of the Chief of an Army, for the service of that army, & of the public, & that the money so advanced should not only remain for months unrepaid, but from the narrow Construction of a law, by a Subordinate Officer, be in danger of being forever withheld! Capt Ellery, has no relief to expect but from You, Sir, it is Just that he should be relieved, & I have a confidence that his claims will be cancelled by Your fiat. In pursuance of the same system, of paying for services rendered to the Public, I advanced Six dollars to Lt Walback an Assistant in my Office—the rect is lodged in the hands of the accountant of the War Office who does not think himself Authorised to repay the money.
          I beg leave to ask your Attention to Lt Alex Macomb who has served in the Office of the Adj Gen for a length of time without having received any extra allowance for his services
          He has been usefull, & in my Opinion is entitled to compensation—What Mr Macombs services were worthy, or how long he served previous to my taking the immediate Superintendance of the Office, Captn Ellery, under whose he was occupied, will be better able to estimate—but from the 1st of December 1799, I have no hesitation in saying that I think him entitled to twenty five dollars pr month.
          As this young Gentleman wishes to remain in service, and as there is probably a vacancy in the Cavalry which is to be retained I take the liberty of asking your interposition in his favour, & from the Knowledge I have of him, I recommend him with Confidence to your protection.
          I am with the greatest respect, Sir, Your Obt Serv

            W North
            Adj. Gen


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Abraham Ellery, 14 May 1800
From: Ellery, Abraham
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Adjutant General’s Office. New York, May 14. 1800

          I do my self the honor of enclosing you my accounts and vouchers for monies disbursed by me in this Office, and also the Accountant of War’s letter, finally rejecting and returning them; at the same time, I feel a sensible regret and mortification, in again intruding upon your time, and tasking your patience; a regret & mortification, encreased, by my unavoidably feeling myself, in some measure, in the situation of a person, rather making exertions, and pushing interests, to obtain favors, than to validate & secure a claim; and also, what, indeed, I should much more sensibly feel than the most unfavorable issue of this business; from an apprehension that my solicitude might acquire me the reputation of being troublesome, and injure me, where it would be my highest wish, pride, and ambition to stand well—
          I have the honor to be with the highest respect, Your most obedt. servt.

            Abraham R. Ellery
            As. Adjt. Genl.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Alexander Richards, 14 May 1800
From: Richards, Alexander
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            New york May 14th. 1800—

          I have received from the Accountant of the War  Department, instructions for my government, from which the following are extracts.
          “The several Contractors, besides rations including ardent spirits and vinegar, shall only provide & furnish quarters, transportation, forage, Fuel, straw and stationary, to recruiting parties, where there is no appropriate officer of the Quarter-master General’s department to furnish the same, and where there shall be   no other provision for the purpose, medical assistance.”
          “The Quarter-master General, his deputies and assistants are primarily charged with the making of the disbursements in the cases above mentioned. when there is  no such officer, the agent of the war Department in the  vicinity shall do it.”
          On receiving these instructions, I declined furnishing 	Quarter-master stores (only under the direction of Colo. Ogden)   and should have discontinued furnishing the Stores for the  Hospital—but there appearing no person to supply them, I  did not feel myself justified in refusing.
          I have to request of you some further authority to act on this head—I wish your sanction for my  conduct thus far, and your orders for my continuance, unless you think proper the supplies should  be received through a different Channel for the Hospital—
          Mr. Garrison our agent at West Point, informs  me, its very difficult to supply the Troops there with fresh Beef, there being none to be had, at this season but large Cattle, which if we are obliged to kill, a considerable part must spoil before it can be issued—and wishes the privilege of furnishing small   meats (mutton & veal) till such times as smaller fat Cattle can be had—
          Capt. Stille saw the propriety of the proposition, and readily  consented to receiving the small meat till such times as your opinion might be known—but did not feel willing to take upon himself the arrangement only  till you could be consulted, or till Mr. Garrison’s return—
          There may be other places situated as West Point, or where for   a few weeks, it may be difficult to obtain Beef—under such circumstances I wish this indulgence—
          With great consideration I am sir your most obdt. Humbl. servt.

            Alexr. Richards

          Genl. Alexander Hamilton—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 14 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            NY. May 14th. 1800

          I have considered attended to the estimate of Quarter Master’s stores enclosed to me in your letter of the second instant—
          You will consider it as the rule to be acted upon untill further orders—
          Col. Ogden—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 14 May 1800
From: Cass, Jonathan
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Wilmington Delaware May 14th. 1800

          Directions from Colo Ogden DQMG, to James OHara, or his agent, to furnish transportation, Rations, Straw and fuel to a detachment of my Recruits to Pittsburgh, came this day to the contractor at this place, he not being obligated or authorised to act on so large a scal, I have forwarded the letter to Colo OHara at Pittsburgh, and am necessitated to postpone the movement of the detachment till I hear from him, or am relieved from my present embarrassment, by the interposition of your authority—
          I am Sir, with great respect & esteem your most Obedient Servant.

            J. Cass Major 3d. R. Infty

          Genl. Hamilton


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

            Major Genl. Hamilton.
            Sir.
            Union Brigade May 14th. 1800

          I have the pleasure to inform you that such attention has been paid, to the soldier who I reported on the 2d. inst. as having broke out with the small-pox, that he is in a fair way of a speedy recovery—and that there is no appearance of the disorder having been communicated to others the attentions of Doctor Trowbridge of the 13th. are very conspicuous in this, as in most other cases, and entitles him polite mention and attention—Inclosed of I have the honor of presenting other returns for medicines, than those forwarded to the War-office—I supposed those forwarded, where such as were originally required—they were presented in consequence of Brigade orders of the 23d. of april, as follows “The Surgeons of the respective Regiments are required without delay to make returns of the medicine, that is wanting—noting particularly such as is of most immediate and pressing necessity—it will be immediately supplied—The residue will also be procured & forwarded—”
          The returns now presented, comprise articles of immediate necessity—I have the Honor to be with great respect, Sir, Your most Obdt. Humble Serv.

            W. S. Smith Lt. Colo. Comdg.
            12th. Regt


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 15 May 1800
From: Hoops, Adam, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Jay 15 May 1800

          I have applied to Captain McClallen on the subject of the inclosed Representation—He believes (from conversation which he had with Captain Ingersol) that when the Representants enlisted it was understood that they were to Receive pay as Artificers when they did Artificers duty, but at other times as privates only—That Captain Ingersol acting on this idea has during the time they worked drawn pay for them as artificers but since as privates—this Captain McClallen believes to be the true state of the case—
          I will forward the letter for Captain Ingersol by todays post to Boston where I understand he is and have the honor To Be with great Respect Sir yr Mo Ob svt

            A Hoops M Cdt

          Major General Hamilton New York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 15 May 1800
From: Hoops, Adam, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Jay 15 May 1800

          This morning early two men of Captn Ingersols and one of Captain McClellans Company left this post without leave in a boat which had been suffered to remain in the beach—The boat filled before they could reach New York, The man of Capt McClallens Company was drowned, the other two were relievd by two persons belonging (I beleive) to Doctor Baileys department—Who took them and the boat to Whitehall dock where they secured the boats—They were strongly urged by the men to let them effect their Escape notwithstanding which the brought them over to this post and deliverd them into the charge of the guard—
          Besides the general inconvenience from the present mode of supplying the posts in the harbour of New York with fresh provission there Exists another which affects particularly the hospital department—on this subject the Surgeon makes in substance the following representation—
          That his returns for provissions are deliverd to the Contractors agents at this post who gives orders on the Butcher or Baker or somebody else according to circumstances These orders are given to the Cockswain of the barge who not unfrequently forgets or neglects to deliver them—Sometimes he can not find these people or is ordered back before he can obtain the articles by some officer desirous of returning immediately to the Island—In this way the patients have been without provissions for a day or longer—not unfrequently—The provissions often prove deficient in quantity and inferior in quality—as they pass through so many hands the deficiency cannot be charged on any particular person. Nobody is responsible—
          The men have not at this time receivd the provissions they should have had yesterday—during the winter it was found Expedient for the above reasons to draw for ten days Hospital provissions at a time—but the season will not now admit of that Expedient
          This is the Substance of the Surgeons representation—
          Having applied to the Contractors agent on this subject he says—that he is, instructed by the Contractor to give orders on the Surgeons returns, that the Contractor supplies the Hospital, not by any Contract, but by an understanding, that he Expects soon to hear from the war department on this subject In the mean time he (the agent) cannot do any thing more than he is instructed to do, by his principal, but will however if the Commanding Officer will sanction the Expence employ a boat to bring the hospital provissions—
          I have questioned the Cockswain of the barge relative to the neglect of his part of the duty—He says, he has not failed delivering the orders of  the Contractors agent. He has usually found the Butcher & always the baker at the places where he Expected to find them The former sometimes detained him, being engaged in selling to other persons—The latter was always punctual & ready in furnishing his bread—the Cockswain speaks now of the hospital provissions—He says he has never failed delivering all he had received on the orders of the Contractors agent into the charge of the Centinel at the Wharf—
          The Contractors agent having given his orders on the Surgeons returns, his part of the bussiness is finished if the provissions are or are not procured, or if they are deficient in quantity or quality — is immaterial to him—His receiving them after they arrived at the Island & seeing that they were right before and delivering them would remedy the evil as far perhaps as it is Capable of remedy in the present order of — things—The whole subject of mode of supplying fresh provission wants to be reduced to some degree of precision—If the Contractor is not to furnish it at the posts—the next best mode would be to have it at a given time at some house near the waters Edge where it might be received & brought over still as the Contractors, be delivered to his agent & by him issued to the Quarter Master of the Garrison—
          I have the honor to be with great Respect Sir yr Mo Ob Svt

            A Hoops M Cdt

          Major General Hamilton New York


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 15 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hoops, Adam, Jr.

            Sir,
            NY. May 15—1800

          Mr. Richards has represented states to me that it is impossible, at this season of the year, to furnish fresh beef to so small a body of m troops as those at West Point, without real loss, and requests that veal and mutton may be issued as a substitute. I have given my consent to the arrangement—
          Major Hoops


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Alexander Richards, 15 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Richards, Alexander

            Sir,
            NY.  May 15th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the fourteenth instant—
          You did perfectly right in continuing to furnish Hospital stores, and I give my sanction to the past. In future these stores will be furnished by Ebenezer Stevens Esr. But you will continue to supply provisions to the troops both sick and well—— none of the component parts of  the ration coming within the description of Hospital stores.
          As it would be attended with real loss to furnish fresh beef at this season of the year to so small a number of men as are now at W Point, I consent that veal and mutton be issued as a substitute—This, however, must not be continued beyond the first middle of August without my special permission—
          If there are other places in the same situation with West Point you will mention them to me particularly that I may judge—I cannot give my sanction —— without a precise description
          Mr. Richards—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 15 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New York May 15th. 1800.

          There being no other existing provision for the purpose—You will in future furnish Hospital Stores to the troops within this State. None of the component parts of the ration come, however, within this description. These will continue to be furnished by the Contractor.
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr. ob. Servt.

            A Hamilton

          General Stevens—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 15 May 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department May 15. 1800

          I enclose you an appointment for Nathaniel Baldwin as a Cadet in the twelfth Regiment of Infantry—A Warrant was sometime since forwarded to him dated in December last. But he having produced Certificates of his having done the duty of Cadet since the first day of July last, it has been thought proper to issue the enclosed. You will direct him to transmit his former appointment to this Office—
          I am Sir with great respect Your obedient servant.

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 15 May 1800
From: Peyton, Yelverton
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Wilmington State of Delaware May 15th. 1800

          The day before yesterday Major Cass announced an order, directing me to hold myself in readiness to march the recruits at this place in 10 or 12 days to Pittsburg—To do this without an advance of four months pay would occasion me to sacrifice property that I cannot do—therefore if the advance cannot be made you will please accept my resignation—although it may be unprecedented to make an advance so large. Yet if it is done the U.S. will only have done as they have been done by; for I have lain out of my pay six months at a time, and more than once, and neither will there be any risk as I shall at all times have sufficient property attached to my person to reimburse in case of my death.
          The circumstance of my wanting money has been owing to the enormous expence I have been at in reestablishing of my health—It may be truly said enormous when you take into view my grade in the army—I have spent upwards of 1000 Dollars and not a penny returned by the public, even my Doctors Bills were refused by the minister of war, which were incurred during my  illness in Philada.—and when under report to you—
          I am with much respect Sir Yr. Ob. H. St.

            Signed Y. Peyton
            L 1st. Regt.

          Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 16 May 1800
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Newport May 16th. 1800—

          There are a number of French prisioners at Providence, which were formaly Guarded by the Infantry. since the General Order, for the recruiting parties to join their resecptive Corps—a Detachment of  Artillery from Capt. Stoddard’s Company at this place have Guarded them, by desire of the Marshall of this District. I wish this Detachment may be reliaved by one from the Infantry—as the Garrison duty here is considerably  increasing—and I know not how to have the heavy ordnance mounted at the respective Forts in this Harbour without these men.
          Sir I am with great esteem your huml. Servant

            D: Jackson

          General Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 16 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hoops, Adam, Jr.

            Sir,
            NY. May 16th. 1800

          I have received your letter of yesterday—
          If the complainants soldiers in question were enlisted as Artificers they ought to receive pay as such whether constantly employed in the work of Artificers or not. Where fixed emoluments are annexed to a post by law it is impossible to make soldiers comprehend the distincting of receiving — those emoluments only when engaged in the particular duties of the post. In future therefore they the persons who have complained will draw the pay of Artificers, if provided they were enlisted in that character—As to the past, if there was an express agreement between them and Capt. Ingersoll that they should receive the emoluments of Artificers only when employed as Artificer such I will not direct any thing to be done—This however ought to be precisely ascertained from Capt Ingersoll himself.
          M. Hoops


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 16 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            NY. May 16. 1800

          A representation has been made to me by Charles Lee, Rufus Hundy, Ebenezer Ross, and Nathaniel Walker Privates in Captain Ingersoll’s company that they were enlisted as Artificers but have part of the time received only the emoluments of private soldiers. It is stated to me, however, that there was a particular agreement between them and their Captain that they should receive the pay of Artificers only when employed in the work of Artificers—Placing full confidence in the honor of Captain Ingersoll, I think it proper, nevertheless, to make this communication to you that you may ascertain how the thing stands on the Pay Rolls—You will report to me the result of your examination
          C. Swan Er.


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

            Sir,
            NY. May 16th. 1800

          Enclosing are letters from Captain Jordan and Lieutenant Soper offering a resignation of their commissions Col. Hunnewell urges strongly that they be accepted—
          Enclosed is an extract of a letter from Major Rivardi which I send you for your information.
          S of War—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 16 May 1800
From: Miller, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philadelphia, May 16, 1800

          I had the honor of your favor of the 13th. when Lt Hook applied to me respecting the payment of his account for travelling Expenses I did not know what he this day informs me was the case that it was the first Instructions he had received after his appointment to join the Regt. If I had been made acquainted with this circumstance it would have been unnecesary to trouble You, as I always understood that to be case wh your Letter mentions to me I am Sir with great respect Your very Hl Sr

            Jas Miller
            Agt Qr Mr Gl

            Philada May 16. 1800

          Genl Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 16 May 1800
From: Hamtramck, John F.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Pitts Burgh May the 16th 1800.

          I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letters of the 3d and of the 7th instant, also of two Letters for General Wilkinson—Enclosed is a Copy of my last letter to that General
          I have the honor to be Sir your Most obedient and Very humble Servent—

            J F Hamtramck

          Major General Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 16 May 1800
From: Hodgdon, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philadelphia, 16 May, 1800.

          This morning I received your Letter of the 14th. instant, enclosing a copy of Captn. Williamsons Letter to you on the subject of Clothing requested for three recruits Companies of Artillery.
          On the 2d. of April I received the Return he mentions, and the same day agreeably to my invariable rule handed it to the Secretary of War, (who still holds that business in his hands) requesting an order to issue for the supply. On the third of April the order was issued and put into the hand of the Quarter Master here to receive and forward the articles. The enclosed which I have received from him this morning shews the Clothing was not received until the 5th. instant, the day it was shipped for York—the reason I shall know, after which I shall again address you on the subject.
          I am, Sir yours respectfully—

            Samuel Hodgdon

          Genl. Alexander Hamilton—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 17 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            NY. May 17th. 1800

          Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Major Cass.
          I have to request that you will take measures, without delay, for obviating the difficulty which he speaks of
          James Miller Esqr will readily undertake what is necessary.
          Major The necessary articles of Quarter Master supply will be furnished by the Superintendant of Military Stores—
          Col. Ogden


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Williamson, 17 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Williamson, Benjamin

            Sir,
            N.Y. May 17th. 1800

          You will advance to Lt. Richmond on account five hundred Dollars, for which I will give you a warrant, in such form as shall be most conformable to your instructions. It is to enable him to defray contingent expences of the detachment under Major Buell.
          With consideration &c
          Capt. Williamson DP. Mr. G.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 17 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New-York May 17th. 1800—

          Enclosed is a return of medicine sent to me by Colonel Smith—It consists of Articles which are stated to be of immediate necessity. As it is probable, however, that the Surgeons have calculated on the troops continuing some time where they are, you will ascertain from some medical Gentleman what will be wanted for a body of twelve hundred men until the middle of  next month—
          This will be procured & forwarded without delay—
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr. ob. Servant

            A Hamilton

          General Stevens—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Stephen Van Rensselaer, 17 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Van Rensselaer, Stephen

            Sir
            N.Y. May 17th. 1800

          The enclosed letter being on public business of an urgent nature, I request you to pay attention to hastening its transmission—If it cannot be sent, conveniently and speedily, by the Post, you will much oblige me in forwarding it by an express.
          With great Esteem Sir
           Lt. Govr. Van Renssellaer


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas R. Gould, 17 May 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Gould, Thomas R.

            Sir,
            New York May 17. 1800

          Delays arising from occasionned by the bad health of Capt Kirkland and a pressure of business on my part have prevented my — acting definitively on upon the application of Mr. Gridley.
          The orders whi
          The inquiry which has been made by my orders has produced a statement of the business essentially different from that contained in the affidavits of Gridley and Egleston. Doctor Douglass whom they was present contends contradicts on oath the material allegations as to the violent declarations and conduct of Capt Kirkland asserting among other things that when informed of the soldiers being about the House he immediately the Capt immediately ordered them away and was obeyed. Chase, a sergeant — The Capt Kirkland himself on his oath also denies the charges and shews represents that by letter and otherwise he took plea pains to prevent any irregularity on the part of his men. Sergeant Chase confirms on oath likewise corrolates this representation.
          In this state situation of the thing affair I do not think it would be justifiable in me of my own authority to interpose coercively to oblige Capt Kirkland to repair within the State and abide the event as was my first intention.
          But if any civil proper process should come to the Camp he will be required to submit to it.
          I should think it my duty in the first instance to order a Court Martial to pronounce on the conduct of Capt Kirkland; but that I suppose a civil proceeding may be preferred by those concerned.
          Tis on this supposition I make the present communication. Having given, on the first application when originally applied to, an expectation that Capt Kirkland would be ordered within the State—and having resolved not to give this order do this, from the subsequent view of the matter, I think it proper right to make this communication resolution known to you.
          I ought to add that there is an joint resolu act of Congress for disbanding the Regiment additional Regiments by the 14 of June next—
          With consideration & esteem
           Gould—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 17 May 1800
From: Eddins, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir,
            Richmond Virginia 17th May 1800

          I receivd your kind favour of the 8th Instant & I humbly thank you for the indulgence you have given me, I shall strictly attend to your Orders, & report frequently my state of helth & situation, I am still confind to my room & have not been able to do any kind of buisness yet, I am in hopes as the warm season cums on I shall git about again, the report of my resigning must have arose from my mentioning to the Officers before I left Fort Jay that I should be under the necessity of resigning Provided I coud not obtain leave of absence for such a lenth of time as woud enable me to cum to Virginia & settle my afairs, which I find in a very bad situation for want of my being preasent, as soon as I am able to do the business that have to do in this state, I shall immediatly quit it, and Join my Compy. as I think I shall take my fair well of this Part of the world, there is nothing but confusion and disorder here, the Demos. have compleetly got the ruleing power of this State
          I am with respect you Obt Servt

            Saml. Eddins Capt
            2nd Regt. arts. & Engs.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Theodore Meminger, 17 May 1800
From: Meminger, Theodore
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major Genl. A. Hamilton
            Sir
            Fort Mifflin May 17. 1800—

          I have to request you will accept my resignation, of the appointment of Pay Master to the second Regt. Art & Engs—Owing to the dispersed situation of the Regt., some time will be required to settle my Accots. I yesterday lodged in the Pay Master Genls. Office the Muster & Pay Rolls for March & April—it is my wish, not to make  the payment for those months, as it would involve me in accounts that could not be finally settled for several months—
          With respect Your Obdt. Servt.

            Theodr. Meminger
            Captn. 2d. Regt. Art & Engs


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Willcocks, 17 May 1800
From: Willcocks, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton,
            Sir,
            Union Camp—May 17th. 1800—

          The very sudden disbandment of the Regiments, has placd a number of Officers in a most embarrassed situation. Of this description is Lieutenant Wands—It is by his sollicitation, and the most cordial  acquiessence on my part, I take the liberty, to beg of the Commander-in-chief, if he knows, or should know, of any vacancy, of Quartermaster, or Lieutenancy in one of the old Regiments, that he would think of Mr Wands. And altho’ I am very sensible of the littleness of this business, in the great Scale of both your military,  and civil concerns, yet I am flattered with a certainty that your benevolence, will induce a remembrance of an Officer in distress. With confidence I can say, Mr Wands has been  a very zealous,  industrious officer—
          Sir—
          I well know, your feelings and sentiments, have anticipated every thing I could relate, of the impression made, upon our Brigade,  by the late extraordinary Proceedings of Congress,  and therefore avoid any detail—
          We anxiously expect the honor of a visit from the Major General, and this anxiety, is even increased from the late Occurrance—If  disorganizers desert us, we feel a confidence that our General will not—It is indeed true, that in proportion, as our proficiency in the military Art, will   I think, afford you much satisfaction, it must of course, be a subject of mortification and Regret.
          However, as I have ever been much of a predestinarian, so I think   all this business will operate for the best—And in that, persuasion, Remain With the highest respect, Your, Obdt. Servt.

            Wm. Willcocks.