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

            Major General Alexdr. Hamilton.
            Sir
            Newport October 5th 1799—

          I received your letter of the 6th. of last Septbr. ordering me to visit or to send an officer to report on the situation of the Fortification at Portsmouth—Jacob Sheaff Esqre., having communicated to me the letter which you had wrote to him, I performed myself the operation, as I had the honor of writting to you from that place, so that your order suffered no delay—in the execution of it from my receiving your letter only at my return.
          Your order of Septbr. last the 10th relative to the removal of Captn. Littlefield’s company shall be executed. The Company of Captn. Amos Stoddart is marching and will in all probability be here next wednesday—As soon as he has receipted to Capt. L. for all the Military stores and taken possession of the Garrison, I will have the Compy embarked and order them to West chester.
          I think it is my duty to inform you that the works at Marblehead will be compleated this Season; there you may reckon for 100 men very well accommodated in the old and the new Barracks.
          I have been so unlucky as to be on my Eastern visit, when Brig. General Wilkinson delivered your letter of Septbr. 8th. This is the second time I miss the opportunity of being acquainted with him, and to show him all the attention and respect due to his rank and merit, as much from my own inclination as from your recommandation.
          A decision of yours upon a point, the propriety of which the Secry. of War was sensible of but would not determine himself, will be of a great importance to me, and enable me to take my final determination. When I am ordered to visit the posts, Survey, draw plans, &c—When I must attend to the construction of works at places situated at one hundred miles distance, Am I to be regulated by the regulations of the 19th of december, respecting the extra allowance to Officers? Does not the importance of the duty which I am called to perform, the constant voyages, and the necessary qualifications place me in the extraordinary cases, mentioned in the Second article of those regulations, which are referred to the discretion of the Secretary of War? you did mention no allowance for my travelling expences when you ordered me to Portsmouth—The 2d. article mentions the necessity of a certificate of the Commanding officer, by whom the officer claiming, was detached on  a Special Service
          I am so much used to depend on the certainty of your decision, that I will not tease you with the perusal of the Correspondence which that Subject occasionned between the Secretary and myself; So Sensible was he of the propriety of my request, that he himself corrected and strengthened some expressions of my letters to him on the subject. Whatever I may say, would add nothing to the propriety of my claim. Let it be sufficient to say: The duty which I am called to perform, forces me to greater expence, than if I was in a Garrison and in the Field; it deprives me of the emolument, which I am entitled to, by my seniority, and of the Quarters, which the public allows, & forces me to  be travelling constantly. If I am the only Officer wwhom the Secretary of War thinks fit to employ, in that line ought I be rather discouraged than encouraged? The allowance which the Secretary has fixed agreeable to the regulation of the 19th. of december is far from being an equivalent, can the allowance of four dollars pr. diem as it has hitherto been fixed, be allowed to me? if not; must I spend the rest of my fortune in that extra duty or am I at liberty to decline being employed any more in that line without exciting any animadversion.
          It will be easy to prove that the allowance of 4. Dolls. pr. diem will only defray my expences, be an equivalent of my double rations & quarters, and leave no room for discussion or interpretation at the Accountant’s office.
          The appointment of Inspector of Artillery would also cut all difficulties increase of as to the fixing a compensation; in case they want to continue me in that extra Service. The allowance fixed by the law is sufficient, and does not preclude the lawful emoluments. If the President was to honor me with his preference, I would offer to do also the additional duty of an Engineer, as long as the two Appointments of the Engineers with the rank of Lt. Col. are not filled up. The extra pay, fixed to the two Inspectors of Fortifications, is so small, and I conceive their duty to be so extensive, that very few officers of the corps, which they are to be taken from, are rich enough, to accept of the appointment.
          I just receive the letter which you wrote to me through Mr. Ricker, every kind of attention is paid to your recommandation, but he Seems to be in the impossibility to stay even one day in Newport.
          With the greatest respect I have the honor to be Sir Your most obed & Very hble Servt.

            Lewis Tousard

            by this mail I am writing to the Secretary on the Subject of my compensation—a letter of you on the Same would Corroborate my reasons and arguments


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, 5 October 1799
From: Graves, Rufus
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Hanover 5th Octr 1799

          I received, by this days Mail your letter of the 19th Septr. You mention Sir that I have nominated different persons from time to time as Cadets severally. I do not recollect, however, that I have nominated any person to that Office—I conclude Sir as your letter is Circular that it must be some other person who has made such nominations—If this is not the case I desire to be informed of it that I may detect the forgery—
          I have the honor to be with very great respect Sir your obedient Sert

            R Graves Lt Col. Comg 16th Regt Inf.

          Major Gener Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Littlefield, 5 October 1799
From: Littlefield, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Wolcott 5th. Octr. 1799.

          Your two Letters of the 2d. and 27th. Ultimo came safe to hand—To occupy the time of Major General Hamilton by detailing the facts relative to a transaction too trifling in its self to command one thought; is the only apology for my long silence
          I expect to be at West Chester in about Ten days when with permission I will Chearfully make you acquainted with the whole transaction
          With the Highest respect I have the Honor to be Sir Your most Obedt. Servt.

            Wm: Littlefield
            Cap. 1st. Regt. A.&.E.

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 6 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth

            Private
            Dr. Sir,
            N. York Oct. 6th. 1799

          I send you duplicate of my official letter of the 13 of August. If necessary for me to send duplicate recruiting instructions I will do it upon your intimation—
          Capt. Massey has some time since been ordered to Norfolk
          Yr. truly & Affectly.
           General Pinckney


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 6 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Jackson, Daniel

            Sir,
            October 6th New York

          I enclose to you a letter which was written some time ago to Major Tousarde, but which from the absence of that officer I presume has not been received.
          You will immediately take measures for having Captain Littlefield’s company conveyed to Fort Jay on Governor’s Island. There they will continue untill receive further orders.
          With great considn I am, Sir yr. obt Sert
           Major Jackson


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 6 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Miller, James

            Sir,
            New york October 6th. 99

          The tenth regiment now at Bristol has been put under marching orders for winter quarters at Harper’s ferry by the route of York Town in Pennsylvania. The Commandant is instructed to take an arrangement with you for it’s transportation &c.
          You will be pleased to cooperate accordingly.
          With great considn I am Sir Yr obed Sr

            A Hamilton

          James Miller Eqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Richmond, 6 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Richmond, James

            Sir,
            New York October 6th 99

          I have received your’s of the twenty fifth of September, and enclose you a letter on the subject to which it refers.
          You will find that you are Appointed to act as Pay and Quarter Master to a recruiting party for the second regiment at Bennington in Vermont under the direction of Major Bewell—You will please to take measures accordingly
          With consideration I am &
          Lt. Richmond


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Jackson, 6 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Jackson, Jonathan

            Sir,
            New York October 6th. 1799

          I enclose to you a letter to Major Daniel Jackson which you will be so good as to forward to him at Fort Independence on Castle Island if he should be at that place.
          With Consideration I am Sir
           Jona Jackson Esr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Walter L. Cochran, 6 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cochran, Walter L.

            Sir,
            New York October 6th 99

          I expected to have been informed before this that Captain Massey’s company had marched.
          If the company has not already set out it must do so immediately. You will please to inform me I wish to know how the thing is situated, what has been the cause of the delay if any delay has occurred, and why, if the company has marched it I have not been informed of it. I have not made informed it has not been known to me been Apprised of it—
          With Consideration I am, Sir


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Lawrence Butler, 6 October 1799
From: Butler, Lawrence
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Camp Near Winchester Octr. 6th. 99

          Major William Campbell one of the Majors of the Eighth Regiment, wishes to get the Appointment of Division Inspector, and requested me to mention him to you, I can say he was an Old officer last War & well acquainted with Duty, and am Satisfied he would fill the post with great propriety.
          I have the Honor to be with Great Respect Yr. Most Obt St.

            Lawrence Butler
            Majr. 8th. U.S. Regt.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 6 October 1799
From: Parker, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Winchester 6th October 1799

          I have Inclosed several Letters and Certificates in favour of Mr Thomas Burk
          I have so often given you my Sentiments Relative to this young Gentleman that I think It needless to say any thing more on the Subject.
          If Inspectors of Divisions are to be appointed I Beg leave to say something in favour of Major Campbell who wishes to Become a Candidate for that office
          I have Known him Intimately for — years & Know him to be a man of the — amiable Disposition & of the Strictest Integrity & I think fully adequate to the Duties of the office
          with the Highest Respect I am Sir your Obdt Servt

            Thomas Parker


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 6 October 1799
From: Bentley, William C.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Richmond. 6th. October 1799

          I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Private & Confidential letter of the 20th Ulto., on the Subject of naming proper characters from the grades of Majors, Captains & Lieutenants, for the department of the Inspectorship, or Quarter Master. This is a task as delicate as it is difficult; and it is with diffidence that I shall enter on it, least I should recommend a character that might not (if accepted) prove intirely adequate. I am well aware of the importance of those offices, and of the necessity of filling them with sober, steady & vigilant characters. ’Tis not the most Valiant or best skilled in the tacticks, that are best qualified for such an Officer, although it is probable that the whole of these qualifications may be united in one Man; and while I recommend characters as proper for those staff appointments, I mean not to infer that they are destitute of the other qualifications; Under this impression I take the liberty of naming Major Beale, Capt Edmund Clark, & Lieut. Horatio Starke; the two first of these Gentln. were Officers in the revolutionary War, and have ever since that period, been remarked, in a respectful Manner; for their regular deportment; they possess in an eminent degree, the qualifications of Sobriety, Stability & Vigilance; together with talents equal to the importance of the Office. Lieut Starke has not the advantage of the experience of the other two Gentln. his Age would not admit of it, but has every other advantage with them; He has acted as Qr Master to my Regimt. Since the organization of it, in which he has acquitted himself with great propriety, and shown himself equal to a more important office.
          I have to acknowledge the receipt of your Circular letter on the Subject of Cadets; I wish some time to answer it.
          I am with every assurance of the Most perfect esteem Your Mo: Obt

            W. Bentley

          Majr Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Gibson, 7 October 1799
From: Gibson, Francis
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Mifflin 7th oct 99—

          I beg leave to inform you that I am in a very bad State of health at Present—and if I do not soon get better I have every reason to fear an approaching consumption.
          if I coud obtain Leave of absence for five or Six weeks I woud go home to Carlisle where I woud have a better opportunity of Recovering as I woud have more care taken of me and my room woud be so much warmer than here
          I hope my absence woud be no loss as on Satturday all the Workmen will be discharged—and there will remain nothing for me to do but to Superintend the Artificers belonging to the Army which duty I have got an officer to undertake for me—
          I have the Honor to be your most obedient Servant

            Francis Gibson Lieut
            2d Regt. Artilerists & Engineers


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Frederick Frye, 7 October 1799
From: Frye, Frederick
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Jay Octr. 7th. 1799

          I am sorry to be under the necessity of reporting myself sick, immediately after my return from furlough, I was seized with a severe fit of the Gout.
          I request you will please to suspend the Order for my joining my Company at Charleston untill I get better health and have opportunity of removing my family from this Garrison into the Country—
          I am Sir with sentimts. of respect your humle. Servt.

            Fred. Frye Capt
            1st. Regt. A. & E.

          Majr. General Hamilton


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

            Sir,
            New-York Oct. 7th. 1799—

          In the letter which I wrote you to day, there was a mistake in the quantity of boards and nails  ordered to be procured—This is therefore to desire you to procure double the quantity, mentioned in that letter, of each—
          With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. Servant

            Alex Hamilton

          E. Stevens Esqr.


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

            Sir,
            War Department Trenton 7th. October 1799—

          By the tenth Article, of the Contract with E. B. Dayton, for supplying rations to all the military in New Jersey, for the residue of the current and all the year 1800, it is provided; “That at all stationary posts, proper store houses, shall be provided, on behalf of the Public, for the reception, and safe keeping, of the provisions, depositted from time to time, at such posts respectively, and the Contractor shall suffer no loss, for want of such stores.”
          The enclosed extract from a letter to me, from the Contractor, dated Elizabeth Town, the 3d. instant, will exhibit an application, on the subject of stores, for the reception and recuring provisions &c intended to supply the troops, at the proposed cantonment near Quibble Town New Jersey—
          You will be pleased to take order in the premises—and either direct, huts suitable for stores, to be erected at the cantonment, or stores to be hired in its vicinity, as to your judgment shall appear best.
          I am Sir with great respect your obedient servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Alexander Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Michael Gunkle, 7 October 1799
From: Gunkle, Michael
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philadelphia, October 7th. 1799.

          Being Contractor to supply the Troops in the State of Pennsylvania for the present year, I beg leave to inform you, that it is always necessary to purchase at least one month’s Meat and Flour in advance, a circumstance which would work very injuriously to me were the Troops to be marched out of the State without due notice. I have to request therefore that you will be so good as to give me such information on this subject as may be proper and will enable me, to square my purchases with your intentions.
          I have the honor to be, with the greatest respect, Sir, Your most obedt. Servant,

            Mich Gunkle

          Major General Alexander Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Peter Robinson, 7 October 1799
From: Robinson, Peter
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            George Town Delaware October 7th. 1799

          Having understood by a Letter from the Secretary at War, dated 11th. March 1799, that I was appointed an Ensign in the first Regement of Infantry I took the earliest opportunity to inform him of my Acceptance of that appointment.
          I now take this method to inform you that I am ready to Obey any Orders you may please to favour me with, directed to the Post Office George Town Delaware.

            Peter Robinson

          Major General Allexander Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 7 October 1799
From: Bentley, William C.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Richmond 7th. Octobr. 1799

          I am impatient to know what disposition is to be made this Winter, of the Recruits of my Regiment; I have before Written to you, and to the Secretary of War on the Subject, and   am in hopes that the next post will furnish the information. Should it be determined  on to Hut the Troops in some  Convenient Woods,  which to me seems the most eligible  plan, we wall require some of those articles that are allowed us by the list of Military Supplies, Viz. Axes,  pick-Axes & Spades, and some other articles which are not enumerated in the list,   such as Saws, Frower’s, Hammers & Nails; We shall also want some plank for Doors, and for the Flooring of some of the Officers Huts. My plan is to draw only One officer from each Station with the recruits,  leaving the other Officers with the hired Music, at their respective Stations to prosecute the recruiting  business.
          If Hutting the Troops shall be determined on, the articles that I have enumerated are indispensably necessary; And as they cannot be forwarded here in time, I hope the Quarter Master    may be authorized to procure them,  and funds placed in his hands for the purpose.
          I advised with Brigr. Genl. Washington as he passed through this place, on this Subject; he coincided fully in the plan.
          I have the honor to be with every Sentiment of respect Your Mo: Obt

            W. Bentley


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 7 October 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Camp 12th. Regt. Octr. 7th. 1799.

          I have the honor of acknowledging the receipt of your Letter, relative to the Winter Quarters of the 12th. Regt. I submit to your consideration the propriety of calling all the recruiting Parties to the Regiment before it marches, that when we go to our grounds, sufficient arrangements, may be made, for the accommodation of the whole, and when they are once definitively fixed, such recruiting detachments may be made, as the good of the service may require; should you approve of this suggestion, and will inform me  in confidence, when we shall be ordered to move, I will make the necessary arrangements to have all the parties, in Camp, in due season—should you think it non essential, I acquiese of course—with great respect, I am Sir, Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

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


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 7 October 1799
From: Peyton, Yelverton
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fauquier C-House Octbr. 7th. 1799

          My health is so far established as to justify  my reporting for duty—Therefore will receive your Orders to be acted upon. On the first day of November—
          Should it be consistent with the publick weal I will make some small  requests. My private concerns are not inconciderable and they have been neglected for five years—I wish to remain on furlough until the first day of January 1800 which time will enable me to complete my private Arrangements. Or should it  have been your determination to set me on recruiting and my station destined within fifty  or Sixty miles of Fauquier C-House I shall then be accommodated, and the publick not otherwise—I request also not to be sent   southward of Fort Washington on the Ohio or Mississippi as I am well assured from my twelve months experience that I shall fall a victim to the maladies infesting the military situation    on those Rivers. This you may conceive as curious dictatorial reasoning in  a military — but as  I wish  it only on principles congruous with publick weal you will not hesitate to comply—If I —— accommodated my greatest pleasure will be to serve my country—
          I am with the highest respect Sir Your Most Obdt. Humble Servt.

            Y Peyton
             Lt. & Qr M US 1st Rg Infn.

          Major Genl. A Hamilton
          (Duplicate)


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Muhlenberg, 8 October 1799
From: Muhlenberg, Henry
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Baltimore Octr 8th 1799

          Enclos’d is a Return of the Recruits enlisted since last—Charles Laurance deserted from W Point May 7th 1796 deliver’d himself to Me on the Eastern shore Octr 2d 1799—
          I am with respect sir Your Obt. servt.

            Hy M. Muhlenberg Lieut.
            1st Regt. A&E

          Majr. General Alexander Hamilton


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

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Camp 12th. Regt. Octr. 8th. 1799.

          I have the honor of acknowledging the receipt of your Letter of the 4th. inst. relative to the Winter Quarters of the 11th. 12th. & 13th. Regts. I wrote yesterday to General  Stevens & he is now here, I am making the necessary arrangements for the fulfilment of your orders—as I am not conscious that the good of the service will be promoted by my remaining, here, I shall give the necessary orders to Major Wilcocks relative to the recruiting service, and proceed myself with the Regiments to their post, on Green Brook, any and there, agreably to your polite communication take the Command of the Troops in Winter Quarters, every  attention shall be paid both in moving the troops, and in their stations thro the winter, to guard the public, from unnecessary and useless expence—It gives me pleasure to observe, that General Stevens has sent us 10. Horsemans tents, perfectly well made & of good and substantial materials, so that as far as they go, the officers are well covered; will you do me the favour to direct, that he should furnish the full compliment in exchange for the residue of  bad Horsemans tents, which we have been furnished with? I have the honor to be with great  respect, your most obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith 12th. Regt.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Edward Stevens, 9 October 1799
From: Stevens, Edward
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Virginia Culpeper Ct. House Octobr. 9th. 1799

          It is at the Solicitation of Majr. Wm. Campble that I take ye. liberty of troubling you with this, He informs me he is about to make application to yo. for a  deputy Inspectors Place in the Army. I was acquainted with ye. Majr. while he was an Officer in ye. American Army, in the Revolution, and from my General Knowledge of him, I think I    can venture to say, should he be fortunate enough to Succeed to the appointment he will fill it, with Satisfaction to his Superiors, and Reputation to himself.
          I am with all Respect & Friendship Sir Your hum: Servt.

            Edward Stevens


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Edward Stevens, 9 October 1799
From: Stevens, Edward
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Virginia Culpeper Ct. House October 9th. 1799

          Capt. Phillip Lightfoot is a young Gentn. whom I have been acquainted with from a Youth he has been brought up to business, and I think him ready and Clever. He wishes to get a Divisn. Quarter masters place; Should he succeed in it I trust he will fill the appointment with — and Credit, or otherwise I would not trouble — you on the Subject.
          I am with great Respect Sir Your most hum: Servt.

            Edward Stevens


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John A. Winans, 9 October 1799
From: Winans, John A.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            My dear General
            Elizabeth Town, October 9, 1799

          I beg you will once more excuse the liberty your young friend takes in addressing you, it is I assure you owing to the great anxiety of mind I labor under respecting my appointment I have seen Col: Odgen since you left Town and find from his conversation that I am as far distant from receiving my Commission in his Regiment as ever, I believe he has given the preference to some other Person, I would willingly accept a Lieutenancy in any of the Regiments of the United States; It is probable there may be a vacancy of Second Lieut. in the Artilery, if I could be appointed as such it would give me infinite pleasure as I have some knowledge of Mathematicks, and in time with a little practice would become a professed Engineer as I intend to make military Tackticks my whole Study. The preference I should give the Artilery as the Infantry in time may be disbanded, any information that should be wanting respecting  my father, General Beatty of Trenton will readily give, he having an intimate acquaintance with him from their Puerile days. If General Hamilton will interfere so much in his young friends behalf as to obtain a Commission for him which he So ardently wishes for, he trusts he never will do discredit to the recommendations so honorably conferred on him, and that one Day or other he may pay the warmest returns of gratitude to the Gentlemen who have so kindly interposed in his behalf, impressed with these sentiments, he fervently   wishes the health and happiness of his General And with due respect Subscribes

            John Augs. Winans

            Elizabeth Town 9th. October 1799

          Alexr. Hamilton Esqr.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 9 October 1799
From: Tousard, Lewis
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dr. Sir
            Newport October 9th 1799—

          Can you procure me the loan of a correct plan of the city and Harbour of New york. I am busying myself with laying down upon paper Some Ideas for their defense which I will transmit to you as Soon as they are completed—
          With great respect Dr Sir Your most obed & very hble Servt

            Lewis Tousard

          Maj. General A. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Campbell, 9 October 1799
From: Campbell, William (of NC.)
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Culpeper Ct Hse 9th Octr 1799

          It has been Suggested to me that the office of Division Inspector will probably be filled in the Course of this ensuing Winter, I therefore take the liberty of Solliciting your favour in bestowing it on me, I can only promise that my Industry and utmost ability shall be exercised to discharge the duties of the office, in case you Honor me with that appointment & I trust by the Assistance of a Clerk to be addequate to the task—
          With much respect I have the Honour to be Sir yr. Obedt Servt

            William Campbell
            Major 8th. U.S. Regt.

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Fleming, 10 October 1799
From: Fleming, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            West Point, Octr. 10th. 1799—

          I inclose you a list of the Lieutenants now in service belonging to the first regiment of Artillerists & Engineers, that have been at this garrison. Of the list, No. 1, appeared to me to be a suitable person for a quarter master. Lieut. Rodrigue acted as quarter master, pro tem, part of the time the late Coll. Rochefontaine was here, & I understood to the said Colonel’s satisfaction.
          The remainder in the list, I conceive, are more suitable for the duty they are now doing than for either pay master or quarter master.
          I also inclose you an estimate of firewood and a return of clothing—the clothing the men are in immediate want of.
          I have the honor to be, with the greatest respect and esteem, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant,

            Geo. Fleming.

          The Honble. Major General Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Brooks, 10 October 1799
From: Brooks, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dr Sir,
            Medford near Boston Octr. 10th. 1799.

          I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 25th. ultimo enclosing a list of the names of the Captains & Subalterns of the 14th. & 15th. Regts. now raising in Massachusetts, & requesting me to point out such of them as are in my opinion qualified for the station of Depy. Pay Master General. Estimating as I ought the confidence you have expressed of my judgment, it would give me real pleasure to be able to point out a person of the requisite qualifications for an office of such trust & importance. But upon inspecting the list I acknowledge to you that no name has occurred that I should feel myself justified in designating for a place of so much responsibility. After saying this, however, I ought to observe that my personal knowledge of those gentlemen does not exceed a moiety of their number, & that among them I recognize the names of many who as officers fully merit, & will I doubt not hereafter do honour to their appointments.
          With real respect & esteem I am Yours

            J. Brooks.

          Major Genl. Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Bradley, 11 October 1799
From: Bradley, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Staunton 11th. October 1799—

          This acknowledges the receipt of yours of the 1st. Instant wherein you inform me you have communicated with to General on the subject of my request for a furlough. I am in hopes I shall soon obtain it—
          Inclosed you have a return of the recruiting parties under my superintendence for the Month of August oweing to the distance or delay of some of the returns I could not send it sooner—
          I am with respect Sir your Obedient Humble Servant—

            Daniel Bradley Majr
            4th. U.S. Regt.

          The Honble. Alexander Hamilton Majr. & Inspecter General New York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 11 October 1799
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Independence 11th. October 1799.

          I have received your letter of the 1st. of October and shall always feel myself happy in complying with your Orders. Also yours of the 6th. Inst. and have sent a Copy to Major Tousard who is arrived at Newport also given directions to Captain Littlefield & Company to be conveyed immediately to Fort Jay, and when he arrives to give you information.
          Captain Stoddard’s Company has had a long passage from Portland to Fort Independence. the 9th. Inst his Company marched from this, for Newport, and I expect Capt. Littlefield will soon be at Fort Jay.
          I am Sir with the greatest Respect your Obt. Servt.

            Danl. Jackson

          Major Genl A Hamilton New York—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Cass, 11 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cass, Jonathan

            Sir,
            Trenton October 11 1799

          You are informed that you are to superintend a Recruiting Party in the State of Delaware. Lt. Blake of the first Regiment is appointed to act as Pay & Quarter Master to this party and will be found supplied with money for the purpose which he will disburse to the Recruiting Officers according to your orders, and with cloathing & other articles—Two companies are to be raised in the first instance & for this purpose the State of Delaware is to be divided into two subdistricts of which New the Counties of New Castle & Kent will form one and the residue of the state the other—one company to be recruited in one and the other in the other. Herewith are six copies of recruiting instructions. That which is marked A will serve as a model for filling the Blanks in the others.
          Sundry Officers whose names for want of my papers I cannot now mention are directed to repair to Wilmington and there report themselves to you.
          As soon as you are advised that money cloathing &c have been furnished, you will set put the business in motion.
          John Elliot of Wilmington is contractor for the State of Delaware. He is to supply provisions Quarters fuel forage straw stationary and medical assistance. You will take the necessary arrangements with him—The Adjutant General will transmit the form of a monthly return & an improved form of a weekly one which are to be observed.
          With great consideratn I am Sr Yr Obed st

            P.S on recollection, it occurs that Asa Freeman is Contractor for the Town of Dover & James Caldwell for Christiana Bridge. You will arrange with them accordingly


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Dill, 11 October 1799
From: Dill, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Fayette (Pittsburgh) Octr. 11th 1799

          I had the honour of receiving your Orders of the 20th. Ulto. Per Post directed to Greensburgh from  which I presume you were unacquainted with my being Stationed and doing Duty at this post under the command of Capt Turner
          I am well aware tis the Duty of every Officer to Implicitly obey the commands of his superiors. but certain Situations may be allowed to claim or at least solicit Indulgence, my own is a peculiar one—
          I have a wife who is far advanced in pregnancy, too much So for removal and in too Critical a Situation for a fond husband to part from—placed under these circumstances I solicit your Indulgence and trust (as a Subaltern is necessary at this post) you will Suffer me to remain as Humanity, waving the consideration of attachment  would forbid my removing so far at this time from  a loving and beloved wife. Should this not have Sufficient weight with you to prevent my removal, I beg you will accept my resignation I shall wait with much   anxiety for your answer
          I have the Honour to be with much respect your Obt. Servant

            James Dill 2nd Lieut
            2nd. U.S. Regt


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 11 October 1799
From: Hamtramck, John F.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Fayette (Pittsburgh) Octr 11. 1799—

          I have the honor to acknowledge your Letter of the 27 of September with a Copy of the Laws and regulations respecting the Army—
          When I came to this place, I found the Guard House crowded with Deserters, and it was but yesterday that I had it in my power to assemble a General Court Martial—the sentence of five of them has come within the limits of my authority, but that of Cornelius McMahan is enclosed for the Presidents decision—the Crime of the unfortunate man was of a similar nature to the others, but this being a Man of less character and the Court judging it necessary to make an example have pronounced on him the sentence of death—
          The Orders for the reduction of Michilimackanac were sent to Detroit the next day after I recd your Orders, by two different routes one by Sanduskey and the other via Cincinnati. if either of them arrives before the 20th. of this Month, the movement may be compleated, but Vessells seldom go after that time—
          I have the pleasure to inform you that Capt Miller the Officer Commanding at Cincinnati; informs me that the Indian boundary Line is compleated without any difficulty—
          Since writing the above I have recd a Letter from the Assistt. Adjutant General of the 26 Augt. enclosing a General Order of the same date. also an other Letter of the 3d of September enclosing a General Order of the 29th of May to which due attention shall be paid—
          All Communication will cease from this place by the way of Detroit the Lake to Detroit or Fort Wayne—after the latter end of this Month, it will have to be made by way of Cincinnati to which place I shall go the begining of Next Month
          I have the honer to be Sir with very great Respect your Most Obedient Sert

            J F. Hamtramck

          Maj. Gen. Hamilten


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Callender Irvine, 12 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Irvine, Callender

            Sir
            Trenton Octor. 12. 1799

          You will speedily receive orders to march, and you will therefore be pleased to put yourself in readiness for the purpose.
          With consideration I am Sir yr
           Capt. Irvine Reading


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

            Sir,
            Trenton Octor 12th. 1799

          Col. Parker, in his leter of the sixth of November nominates Mess. Tennison and Burke as Cadets in his regiment—I would recommend that  these Gentlemen be immediately appointed—
          With great res
          Secretary of W—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 12 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Miller, James

            Sir,
            Trenton Octor 12. 99

          I send for your information an extract from Col Parker’s letter of the sixth of this month.
          “Hearing that tools might not be prepared at Harper’s ferry I have ordered such as are absolutely necessary for hutting to be immediately provided at this place.”
          I must request that you will immediately take measures to have Col Parker supplied with such tools as may  be necessary to the establishment of the three regiments in Winter Quarters. To avoid however a double provision it will be proper to direct some one of your agents who may be near Col. Parker to confer with him and ascertain what tools may have been already procured?
          With—
          Jas Miller Esr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Adlum, 12 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Adlum, John

            Sir:
            Trenton octor 12, 1799

          I have written to Captains Irvine and Shoemaker directing the first to put himself in readiness to march, and the last to proceed with his company to Pittsburg taking with him the detachment formerly under Lieut Boote but which is now annexed to his command. I have written to these Gentlemen in the first instance because I supposed, from some letter which I have received from you that you would be absent from Reading at this time
          With great—
          Major Adlum—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Nehemiah Freeman, 12 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Freeman, Nehemiah

            Sir:
            Trenton octor 12th. 1799

          You will speedily receive orders to march, and you will therefore be pleased to put yourself in readiness for the purpose—
          With Considern
          Capt Freeman Fort Jay


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

            Sir:
            Trenton Octor 12th. 1799

          Immediately upon the receipt of this you will proceed with your Company to Pittsburg, taking with you the detachment which formerly belonged to Lieutenant Boote, but which was is now annexed to your command. Transportation and supply will be furnished by the Contractors with whom you will take make the necessary arrangements. You will find contractors or their Agents at Reading Carlisle Bedford & Greensburgh—on your route. Your tents & baggage will of course accompany you
          With consideration I am, Sir Yr. obt. Sert.
          Captain Shoemaker—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 12 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir:
            Trenton October 12th—1799

          I send you for your information An extract from Col Parkers letter of the sixth of this month.
          “A considerable number of our men are entirely without waistcoats of any kind, and all the coats are expended. These articles with woolen overalls are much wanted.”
          I must request urge your immediate attention to this point—You have heretofore been requested, I believe, to forward to the a supply of articles sufficient with what has been already furnished to make up the complement of three fourths of the several regiments—I would thank you to cause this to be done as soon as possible. As this is a thing which  concerns the reputation and interests of the service I Must request that it have some particular alteration. I send also you another extract from Col. Parker’s letter of the same date—“Fearing that tools might not be prepared at Harper’s fery  I have ordered such as are absolutely necessary for hutting to be immediately provided at this place.”
          I must request to send to the proper place all the tools &c that may be necessary.
           It will be right however if the — is to direct some one of your agents who may be near Col. Parker to confer with that officer and ascertain what articles have been Already provided and what — are still wanted—
          With consn I am
          Mr. Hodgdon—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 12 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Parker, Thomas

            Sir:
            Trenton October 12th. 1799

          I have received your letters of the second and sixth of October, and am much obliged to you for the information concerning characters which they concern. The persons whom you recommend, the departments of the Inspectorship and the Quarter Master will receive due attention when the appointments come to be made. I have mentioned Mess. Burk and Tennison to the Secretary of War, and suppose that they will be made Cadets agreeably to your desire.
          I have heretofore informed you of the assurance which I have received from the Pay Master General on the subject of money—The money is now ready, and will be forwarded as soon as the necessary forms can be gone through with. This will require but little time.
          With regard to the encampment of the troops The Geographical rule, and in other words the numbers of the regiments will govern their position of the troops in Winter Quarters—The regiment which is indicated  by the smallest lowest number will lie to on the right. I have taken measures to have you furnished with all the tools and other instruments that shall be necessary. articles which may be necessary for the establishment of the three regiments in Winter Quarters. I applaud  the zeal which lead to the advance of articles to Capt Bishop’s company, but as things of this Kind tend to  confuse the accounts I do could wish that they be avoided on future occasions. You will be so good as to send me a precise return of the articles — furnished to Captain Bishop. I have written to the superintendant of Military stores  on concerning a supply of Coats, waistcoats, & overalls, in hope that your wants in these particulars will soon be releived. With regard to the supply of mo Advance of money by Mr. Davidson I have urged the Paymaster General to have that Gentleman compensated Satisfied reimbursed without Delay—
          With Considn
          Col Parker—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 12 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            Trenton October 9 12. 1799

          The Information which I received at Elizabeth Town has of the kind of extent and situation and form of the ground procured for the Winter Quarters and of the kind of Timber to be found upon it has induced me to vary my view of the dimensions of the hutts which may be found convenient for the Corporals and Privates and of their position in a single line.
          I am now of opinion that it will be found expedient to have those them of the dimensions of Eighteen by sixteen feet and to unite two hutts under one roof. The allowance to be one of these four of these hutts to a full comp the corporals private soldiers and private musicians of a full company; and to assigning a corporal to the charge of each hutt to make him who shall be responsible for its good order
          I do not perceive any reason to vary the dimensions of the other hutts but on this point I shall be ready to consider your any suggestions—which  it may be thought fit to make.
          Stone or Brick must be procured for the Chimnies. On this point you will give orders to the contractor Elias B Dayton Esqr. taking care that no more be provided than are indispensable.
          Great attention to the construction of the Chimnies is indisp a very important point as equally        com conducive to the comfort of the Troops and to the œconomy of fuel. You are, I presume, apprised of the principles of Count Rumford on this point. As we Satisfied from experience as well as the reason of the thing that they are well founded I wish them to be followed. You will easily find a person who can construct one as a model—
          I must repeat my recommendation of œconomy in what is permitted to be done. I need not add that no expence is to be incurred for objects not contemplated—
          Your letters of the 7 & 8 instant are received. It gives me pleasure that you find it not incompatible with the interest of the accounting service to take the command in Winter Quarters—
          With great consideratn I am Sir Yr Obed Ser


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

            Sir,
            War Department Trenton October 12th. 1799—

          The enclosed letter to me, from Colonel Adden, dated the 10th. instant, will inform you of his conceptions, relative to an application made, for the discharge of a Soldier of the name of William Langley, on the ground of his being an indented Apprentice.
          The Colonel appears to think the Indenture a nullity, not being signed (as he stated) by the boy himself—I however find an Indenture presented to me, this morning, with the boys signature—the ink however, and the stile of the Indenture, cover the signature with suspicion.
          I have referred the Father of the Soldier to you, assuring him, that as both yourself, and Colonel Adden were Lawyers—and the question turned, upon legal points—strict justice would be done.
          I am Sir with great respect your obedient servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Alexander Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 12 October 1799
From: Miller, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Trenton, October 12, 1799

          The following number of suits of Clothing have been Ordered for Transportation to the lower posts on the Misissippi by the Secretary at War pr. the Qr. Mr. General.

              Fort Sargent

              Artillerists—
              1 Serjeant
              }

              7 Privates

              Infantry 3d. Regt.—
              17 Sergeants
              }

              7 Musicians

              250 Privates

              Fort McHenry

              Artillerists—
              2 Serjeants
              }

              1 Musician

              21 Privates

              Fort Adams

              Artillerists—
              5 Serjeants
              }

              2 Musicians

              40 Privates

              Infantry 1 Regt.—
              7 Serjeants
              }

              4 Musicians

              74 Privates

              Fort Stoddert

              Artillerists—
              6 Privates

              Infantry 2d. Regt.—
              4 Serjeants
              }

              2 Musicians

              62 Privates

              Fort Pickering

              Artillerists—
              7 Privates

              Infantry 3d. Regt.—
              3 Serjeants
              }

              2 Musicians

              50 Privates

          All the Clothing for the lower Posts on the Mississippi is packed (excepting a few Stocks & Serjt’s. Woolen Overalls) wh. Mr. Harris the Public Store-keeper informs me he is waiting for and the principal part are already forwarded to N. York
          The Clothing for Fort Pickering has some time since gone to Pittsg to be sent down the river—
          I have the honor to be Sir Your very Hl Sr

            Jas Miller
            Agt. Qr Mr. Gl.

            Trenton Octr 12—1799

          Majr Genl Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Josias Carvel Hall, 12 October 1799
From: Hall, Josias Carvel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Havre-de-Grace Octr. 12th—99

          I am honored with your’s of the 6th—& have given orders to the Troops at this Place to hold themselves in readiness to march at a Days Notice—I have wrote to the same Purpose to those at George Town. Tho’ it will be extreemely inconvenient to remove before they have recd. some Pay. To some of the Soldiers there is more than six months due. To the Officers   between three & four  Months generally. The Muster-Roll & Pay-Roll agreeably to the  Form— you prescribed have gone forward to the Pay-Master-General Other Forms have been since   recd. from this Gentleman, not materially variant from your’s. The Regimental Pay-Master is now employed in  fulling up a Set of his Forms, least they should be demeed essential—I hope they will be dispensed with at this Time. It will create some Delay I have enclosed the Contractor an Extract of your Letter & at the same time requested he would meet me to  make the necessary Arrangements for Transportation &c. If Boats can be had reasonably, I have thought it best to send the Troops with their Baggage round by Water to George Town. They will then be within less than forty Miles of their Place of Destination. The nearest  Rout by Land will be upwards of 100 Miles. They will be less liable to desert by Water. It will be necessary to have a    great Proportion of the Officers of this Battalion to recruit, when they get Money for that Purpose
           I will attend the Troops to their Destination—see them quartered & return. Major Hopkens  who has solicited leave to visit his aged Father in New England will by that Time have returned. I wish this Gentleman could be better provided for in some   other Post. He is by no Means  so well acquainted with the Duties of Infantry as either Major or Capt. Beall. By the Rule lately promulged for settling the relative Rank, I suspect he is the  senior Officer.
          Capt. Lloyd Beall was promoted to a Compy.  sometime before the close of the R revolutionary War. He writes a good Hand was bred a Merchant & is conversant with Accts. He would probably make a  good Staff Officer
          Capt. Brothers Company has  joined him to take charge of the French Prisoners at Frederick Town where there   are a very good Range of Barracks belonging to this State. Major Beall has been confined by sickness, which accounts for the Delay of the Monthly Return, due some time since
          I have recd your  Confirmation of the Sentance of the General-Court-Martial. It shall be carried into Execution the Day after tomorrow
          With great Consideration I am Sir Your most Obedt. —

            J Carvel Hall


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from David Strong, 13 October 1799
From: Strong, David
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            D’Etroit 13th. October 1799.

          I have taken the liberty of enclosing to you a report of the Contractors Stores, for the present Month, which was omitted when I sent my last dispatches &c.
          I have the honor to be with great esteem and Regard Sir Your Humbl. Servant

            D. Strong Lt Colo.
            Comdt. 2d. Rgt.
            Commdg

          Major General Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 13 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            October 13, 1799

          I enclose to you the copy of a letter which I have written to Colonel Smith. You will make it the basis of your conduct untill that officer shall Arrive—
          With great consideration I am
          Col. Ogden


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 13 October 1799
From: Taylor, Timothy
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Danbury Octr. 13th 1799

          I was yesterday Hond. with the recipt of your letter of the 5th Inst. respecting the Winter Quarters for the 13th Regt. and will Immideatly attend to your directions—
          I beg leave to observe, (in explenation of my being at Danbury,) that I remained in Camp about four weeks after the troops had assembled; and from the fateague of organising and regulating the different departments of the Regiment, and from a violent cold which I took, I was out of health; and with the expectation that leaving Camp a few days  might restore it; I took the liberty to come to Danbury, intending to have returned Immediatly; but unfortunatly I have not been Able, instead of recovering my health, I have constantly had, and still have, a slow intermiting fever upon me—I should not have left the Regiment without your permission if I had expected or wished to have been absent from it any length of time, and under the circomstances mentioned I flatter my self it will not be considered as a violation of orders, or incompatable with my duty; notwithstanding the ill state of my health I propose to set of for Camp tomorrow for the purpose of making the Nessisary arrangments for the Regiment, going into winter Quarters; and shall avail my self of your indulgence in continuing to direct the recruiting service in this state for the present, and wish your permission that the Recruits might in future be directed to rendizvous at Danbury; which will be nearer the Regimental Quarters than at New haven and no danger of thier being enticed to desert for the purpos of going to sea—
          I have the Honor to be with the Most Profound respect your Obedient Servant

            Timo. Taylor

          Honble. A. Hamilton Esquire—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 14 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir:
            Trenton October 14th. 1799

          I have to request that you will forward furnish to the Persons appointed to act as Paymasters to the detachments Recruiting parties at Benington and Wilmington all arrears of pay that may be due to the officers assigned to those stations, together with an advance of one months pay for two complete companies at both places. each place.
          With great consn I am, Sir
           Caleb Swan Esqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Bradley, 14 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bradley, Daniel

            Sir.
            Trenton October 14th. 1799

          I have received your letters of the third and fourth of October.
          There must, I think, have been some mistake in the order to  Lieutenant Lewis to repair to Wilmington, but not having my papers before me, I can not exactly tell how the matter is situated. I am content however that he and his party and his recruits should remain, for the present, where he now is they are.
          I have requested the Pay Master General to forward to you a supply of money Sufficient, with what you have already received, to make up the bounty for four complete companies.
          It is important that there should be a person to act as a Pay Master to your detachment. I wish you therefore to mention to me some suitable person to act in that capacity. The Paymaster will This Officer will, without delay, transmit to the proper authority     Caleb Swan Esqr—Pay Master General regular pay and muster rolls; and the money will then be forwarded without difficulty.
          These Rolls are considered by the Paymaster General as absolutely an essentiall preliminary. You will therefore have them forwarded Accordingly.
          With Great consideration I am, Sir
           Major Bradley


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Nehemiah Freeman and Joseph Elliott, 14 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Freeman, Nehemiah,Elliott, Joseph

            Sir,
            Trenton October 14. 1799

          You are forthwith to march with your Company to Harpurs Ferry on the Potowmack in the State of Virginia. Your natural route will be by (Elizabeth Town New Brunshwick & Trenton in the Jerseys, Bristol) Lancaster & York Town in Pensylvania Hagers Town in Maryland at each of which places you will find a Contractor or his Agent.
          You will make your arrangements for transportation with the contractor at Reading (Ebenezer Stevens Esq.) taking with you your Tents and Baggage. On the route you will obtain supplies for from the respective Contractors. You are at liberty to vary your course route from one intermediate point to another if on inquiry you find you can thereby shorten it; keeping always in view the places of your supply.
          When arrived at Harpurs Ferry you will report your self to the Commandg Officer there who will direct you as to Quarters. The 8th. 9 & 10th. Regiments of Infantry & a batalion of Infantry Artillerists are to be hutted in the vicinity of Harpurs Ferry.
          With great considern I am Sir Yr. Obed Sr—

            If Capt Read should be returned you will of course communicate this letter to him as Commandg Officer.

          Capt Freeman Fort Jay N York
          Capt Elliot
          Parker


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 14 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Parker, Thomas

            Sir,
            Trenton October 14. 1799

          I take it for granted the requisite ground for the Quarters of the three Regiments heretofore mentioned has been procured. To these a batalion of Artillerists will be added. James Miller Esqr. Ass Qr. Mr General has been required to take such further measures as may be necessary for the completion of the object & to instruct his Agent to communicate with you. The Ninth and Tenth Regiments are under marching orders to their destination as are also the companies of Artillerists which are to constitute the Batalion.
          It is my wish that you may be as soon as possible on the ground with your Regiment to forward preparatory measures. You have been informed that money for pay and bounty will spee may speedily be expected. I continue to urge its transmission, which will take place as soon as the forms of Office permit.
          In this Quarters hutts of the following dimensions have been preferred; for Corporals and privates Eighteen by sixteen feet uniting two hutts under the same roof and assigning four to a full company—For sergeants fourteen feet square to contain Eight sergeants—For Captains and Subalterns hutts of the same dimensions allowing one to each Captain and to each of the Regimental Staff and one to every two other subalterns—For Lieutenant Colonels Commandant — Twenty four by fourteen feet allowing one to each For Majors Twenty two by fourteen feet allowing one to each, and for the Kitchens of Officers fourteen feet Square allowing one to each field Officer and one to each mess consisting of not less than three Company-Officers.
          There not being on the or very near the premisses Timber fit for the purpose Boards have been allowed for the Roofs doors and windows of all the hutts and for the floors of Officers Hutts. These boards are of dimensions which require not to be cut for the roofs, so that remaining entire, they may if necessary be sold again without much loss; and for the same reason expedients are to be adopted will exclude the use of but few nails. The hutts of the privates are in two lines. But things of this nature might be regulated on a great measure by the form & situation of the ground.
          It is very desireable that your Chimnies should be constructed on the principles of Count Rumford. They certainly lend equally to comfort and saving.
          I presume you can find a person workman practically acquainted with these principles. It will be adviseable to employ such a person to construct one as a model for the rest.
          I mention these particulars as a guide to you. It is essential to consult œconomy in every Military arrangement. otherwise the Gover resources of Government may prove inadequate to the maintenance of the force which circumstances may rend necessary and to a the due attention to the compensation and accommodation of Officers and men. Personal interest conspires with public duty to recommend this course.
          The senior Lt Col Commandant according to the rules of relative rank lately promulged with command in Winter Quarters. This I presume is Col Moore—when he shall arrive you will communicate all your instructions to him
          With great considern I am Sir Yr Obe S—
          Col Parker


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

            Sir
            Trenton Octr 14—1799

          The foregoing is a copy of what I wrote you the 4—Inst. As it is probable you have never received it, you will be good enough to inform me what Your wishes are on that — subjct.
          I am Your very Hl—

            Jas Miller
            Agent Qr Mr Genl

          Major Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Guimpé, 14 October 1799
From: Guimpé, Joseph
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir
            Trenton October 14th 1799

          The situation in which You are placed by Your Country will naturally subject you to many application, from the Patriotic & Necessitous—Feeling a strong Inclination to be useful in a Country where ‘tis probable I may end my days, induces me to come forward with a proposition, that I hope may appear entitled to your consideration. Permit me, Sir, first to give some necessary Sketches of the Character of the Person who has the honor to address you—Prussia gave me Birth—originated from a Military family, I was educated at the Military School at Magdeburg from the Tenth year of my age—I visited France with a View, of seeing, according to the Custom of our young military men, forcing Service & to obtain a knowledge of other discipline & Tactics—In that Service I was commissioned in the 15th year of my age in the Queens Regiment, and was order’d to the West Indies—The French Revolution commenced about this time, & I was induced to resign, an Event at that time combined with much difficulty, I served nearly three Years in that Army, during the West India War—was taken Prisoner and brought to this continent on Parole—In 1795 I had the honor to be appointed a Lieutenant in the Corps of Artillery & Engineers in the Service of the United States. Very pressing private affairs called me to Prussia, I obtained a furlough, and returned to America—With a View of returning to my Country a second time I beg’d leave to resign, but subsequent letters induced me to relinquish the Idea of going to Europe. Being now determined to remain in this Country I am induced to take the Liberty of soliciting Your attention to the following proposition—
          Should You Honor me with a Commission in any of the Regiments of Infantry I pledge myself to instruct the young Officers—& Non Commission’d Officers in every branch of Military discipline & Tactics according to the System adopted for the American Army, as I dare Venture to flatter myself to have acquired sufficient Military knowledge to undertake this, & have no doubt that should I be honor’d with Your approbation, a sudden change would take place, as well in the Military appearance of the Soldiers, as in the Manual Exercise & Evolutions, with a firm System throughout—
          I have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient Servant

            J. J: Guimpé


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Mathew Arbuckle, 14 October 1799
From: Arbuckle, Mathew
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Honbl. Sir,
            Greenbrier Octr. the 14th. 1799

          From the publication of the Secratery at war it appear nesasery for me to Report why I am absent from my Regt. I have never Reced. any orders since I Reced. the appointment, although I have Twice wrote on to the war Office, I am now In compleat Readiness and wait your Orders
          I am sir, with great Respect your Obt. Hunbl. Servt.

            Mathew Arbuckle
            2nd. Lieut. 3rd. U.S. Regt.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 14 October 1799
From: Hodgdon, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir—
            Philadelphia 14th October 1799—

          This morning I was favoured with your letter of the 12th instant—Enclosed, you have an invoice of Clothing forwarded to Colonel Parker on the 4th instant—and a Sketch of what is due to compleat the orders received for the supply of the Regt.
          I am fearful you are not fully acquainted with the difficulties that have prevented a full compliance with all the orders on hand—for the present suffice it to say that I have left no stone unturned to procure the supplies, and as fast as they have been received they have been sent to their respective destinations—an hour has not been lost—of this more hereafter—
          With respect and esteem I am sir, your Most Obedient servant

            Samuel Hodgdon

          General A Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 14 October 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir,
            12th. Regt. Amboy, Monday morning Octr. 14th. 1799. 7 oClock

          Referring to my Letter of 12th. I have the Honor to inform you, that Colo. Ogden was with me yesterday, I find the necessary tools are not yet forwarded and the Land not yet paid for—in full confidence that every essential point, which rests with the executive departments of Government, will be carried promptly into effect, and that we shall be furnished without delay, I have ordered the 11th. Regt. to move to–morrow and join the 12th. at an intermediate point, so as to march to the Ground together, and take our station, on Tuesday afternoon—from the information I have received from Colo. Ogden relative to the extent of the Ground, I apprehend some essential alterations will be necessary, when I have sufficiently examined the spot, I shall take the liberty of reporting fully to you on the subject—we shall march in at 8 oClock.
          I have the Honor to be, Sir, Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith 12th. Regt


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 15 October 1799
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Mount Vernon, October 15th. 1799

          Since writing to you on the 29th ultimo, I have received a letter from Colo. Parker, informing me that he had fixed upon a spot, on the public Ground at Harper’s Ferry, as the most eligable place for cantoning the 7th, 8th and 9th Regiments, agreeably to your instructions, and the ideas which I communicated to him. And, I presume, measures are now taking to provide huts at that place for these Regiments.
          Colo. Parker has undoubtedly written to you on this subject since fixing upon the spot; And as the advanced season of the year will admit of no delay in collecting and hutting the Troops, I trust that the 7th and 9th Regiments, as well as the 8th, will receive immediate orders to march upon that place.
          The enclosed letter, mentioning the wish of Major Campbell to be appointed a Division Inspector, has been put into my hands, and as I have no personal knowledge of Major Campbell, and the choice of this Officer laying with the Inspector General, I have thought proper to forward it to you as I received it.
          With very great esteem & regard I am, Sir, Your most obedt. Servt.

            Go. Washington

          Major General Hamilton.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Josias Carvel Hall, 15 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hall, Josias Carvel

            Sir,
            October 15, 1799

          I ha You have already been instructed to put your regiment under marching orders. They will immediately proceed to their destination on the Potowmack in the vicinity of Harpers ferry, taking the route by Frederick Town. The contractors on the road will furnish you with the necessary supplies.
          I am advised that an advance of two months pay will be forwarded as soon as the forms of office can be gone through with. If you should think it advisable — for the regiment to continue where it is untill a supply of money is received you are at liberty to act accordingly—In this case you will judge between the inconveniences arising from the advanced state of the season, and those which may result from the want of pay.
          With great consideration I am, Sir
          Col. Hall


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 15 October 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department October 15th. 1799

          In my letter to you of the 8. July Ultimo, I informed you that it might be proper as Fonda perhaps would have succeeded to the majority of the Twelfth regiment had the regulation transmitted to you in my letter of the Second of that month been promulged and relative to other circumstances, to give him the promotion, and that I should do so unless you advised otherwise—
          As you have not advised to the contrary, I transmit to you his letter of appointment and request that you would have the same forwarded—Should you have any objection to the matter of the letter you will be pleased to return it—
          I have the honor to be with great respect Your obedient servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 15 October 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Trenton War department October 15. 1799

           I have received your letter of the 14. instant
          I have no objections to the appointment of Lieutenant House — as paymaster to the first regiment of Artillerists and Engineers—or to that of Lieutenant Memminger as Paymaster to the Second regiment—You will be pleased to give orders to have the Bonds required by law executed and transmitted to the Accountant of this department—
          I am Sir with great respect Your obedient servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Hunewell, 15 October 1799
From: Hunewell, Richard
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Portland 15th. October 1799

          In answer to your Letter of 25th Ultimo I can only point out two or three Officers of my Regiment, who in my opinion are calculated for the Department of Deputy Paymaster General—Vizt. Capt Pynchon, Capt. Tufts, Lieut Swan, Lieut. Fays Lieut. Hunt  & Lieut. Bell; these are the only Gent. whose education & merit would entitle them to the appointment.
          I have the honour to be with great respect Sir yr most obed. Servt.
          Honbl. Alex Hamilton Esqr Major General & Inspector Genl. United States Army New York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Hunewell, 15 October 1799
From: Hunewell, Richard
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Portland 15th. October 1799

          In answer to your letter of 19th. Septr. I have selected, from the four candidates, recently recommended for your consideration as Cadets: Mrs George Blake & Oliver Emerson: I have made known to them the substance of your Letter, should they meet your approbation, from my former recommendation, & they appointed, it will be very pleasing to me.
          I am with great respect Sir your Humble. Servant.

            Richard Hunewell

          Honble. Alexr. Hamilton Esqr Major Genl. & Inspector General United States Army New York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Brookes, 16 October 1799
From: Brookes, Benjamin, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Upper Marlbro October 16. 1799

          It is with pleasure I inform you (After a Summer of confinement Attended with great pain of body and considerable Antiety of Mind, as well on Account of My limb which was in a doubtfull state for some time, as My Absence from a Command which required My presence), that I have so far recovered as to Move About on a Crutch, and the Moment I can dispence with It, will set out to Join the Army, and take command of a Station so Honorable as that of New York Garrison
          I am Sir, with Great respect your Obed. Servant

            Benjamin Brookes


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Lee, 16 October 1799
From: Lee, Henry
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            dear sir
            Stratford, October  16, 1799

          Major Campbell is solicitous to obtain the appointment of Division inspector—He is in every walk of life exemplary & is well qualified for the station he aspires to.
          I commend him to Yr. patronage.
          Yrs. truely

            Henry  Lee

            Ocr. 16th. 99 Stratford


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James House, 16 October 1799
From: House, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Trenton October 16th. 1799

          I have the Honor to inform you that there is in charge of the command officer of Capt Elliott’s Company at Reading a quantity Ammunition which I wish to be directed how to dispose of—The quantity, I judge to be about a Ton and half consisting of Artillery and Musquet cartrages and one or two Keggs of Powder—there are also, two Brass 3 Pounders to which the Artillery cartrages are suited
          I have the Honor to be Sir With the Greatest Respect Your Obt Hume Servt

            Jas. House
            Lieut. Art. & Engrs.

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Wilson, 16 October 1799
From: Wilson, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir,
            Baltimore, October 16th 1799

          Being for a long time in an ill state of health, which disqualified me from performing the regular duties of an officer, I was compelled to relinquish a station to which ambition prompted me accept and pride made me anxious to undertake, I herewith inclose you my letter of resignation which will shew what was my wish and feelings at the time I was compelled to offer it, I have by a change of Climate restored my health perfecly which now makes me anxious once more to offer myself for the service of my Country, as I have reason to suppose there will be something to do, I beg leave to offer myself and hope if on inquiry you find I have not merited the attention of my brother Officers, to whom, I refer you for my Character and Conduct while I was honoured with a commission should you think favourably of my application, I would in case additional horse should be raised prefer that service, but in whatever station you think I could be most serviceable I will most cheerfully accept.
          I have the honor to be with perfect respect & Esteem Sir, Your most Obedient Servant

            Wm. Wilson


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 17 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            Trenton Octor 17th. 99

          Major Adlum informs me that he forwarded to you some time since a return of articles wanted for his the troops of Lt Bootes detachment now annexed to Capt Shoemaker, but that he had not heard from you on the subject.
          Be so good as to inform me whether you received the return, and whether any thing has been done upon it—
          With great consideration I am, Sir yr. obt sert

            A Hamilton

          General Stevens—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 17 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hamtramck, John F.

            Sir,
            Trenton Octor 17th. 99

          I send you a letter from Genl Wilkinson, and you will of course take measure for carrying it into effect his measures orders into immediate effect—I am particularly anxious  desirous that the troops should be transferred from Presque Isle as soon as possible.
          Captain Shoemaker, with a detachment of about seventy men, has recd. orders to march from Boston to Pittsburg—where he will remain during the winter
          with great consr
          Col. Hamtramck—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Cross, 17 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cross, Joseph

            Sir,
            Trenton October 17th. 99

          I have just received your letter of the eighth of this month, and would thank you to inform me when you received obtained your furlough, and from whom.
          With consideration I am, Sir


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 17 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir,
            Trenton October 17th. 99

          Major Adlum informed me that that part of Captain Shoemaker’s Company which formerly composed Lt. Boote’s detachment is in great want of Clothing, some of the men being almost naked. A return of the articles wanted was sent to Col. Stevens, and I take it for granted that that Officer forwarded it to you. If however you should not have received it, you make take for your calculation a body of about thirty men. It is of importance indispensible that the Clothing should be forwarded as soon as possible as the cold season has already arrived—Captain Shoemaker with his company is now at Easton under Marching orders for Pittsburg—
          With great cn
          Mr. Hodgdon


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Theodore Meminger, 17 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Meminger, Theodore

            Sir,
            Trenton October 17. 99

          I am authorized to offer you the appointment of Pay Master to the second regiment of Artillerists. You will signify your acceptance, should you think proper to accept, to the Pay Master General and immediately enter upon the duties—
          With consideration I am, Sir
          Lt. Meminger—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 18 October 1799
From: Stevens, Ebenezer
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Majr Genl. A Hamilton
            Sir
            New York  18 Octr. 1799

          I received your favor of yesterday’s date respecting a return of articles (say Cloathing &c:) wanted for Lieut. Boote detachment in 3rd. Regimt. Infantry, and in reply, would observe that I forwarded the return on to the Intendent Stores Phila: on the 23rd. August last, requesting him to pay due attention to forwding the Cloathing, to its place of destination
          I am Sir with great Consideration Your Hble St.

            Ebenr Stevens.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 18 October 1799
From: Hamtramck, John F.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Fayette Octr. 18. 1799—

          The General Orders of the 29th of May mention that all Orders & Muster Rolls are to be sent to the Adjt. General at New York—If that part of the Order is intended to operate with the Western Army, are the Rolls to be sent from each Garrison or Regiment previous to their being presented for Payment? or are they to be sent by the Pay Master Generals Depty in this Country after the Payment has been compleated? I am at a loss what construction to give the Order, and will be obliged to you for information
          I have recd a Letter from Capt Hyde dated at Niagara the 23 Septr. wherein he informs me that he has been detained at that place by sickness. as it is probable that he is there still, I inclose a Duplicate of a Letter I had the honor of writing you by him—
          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 John W. Patterson, 18 October 1799
From: Patterson, John W.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major Genl. Hamilton
            Sir,
            Union Camp Octr. 18th. 1799

          I’ve the Honor to inform you that I find the Milatary Life incompatable with my private interest; It is with infinite regret, I am induced to resign the Commission I hold, so honourable to myself.
          Considerations far exceeding any personal Interest or Honour, make it necessary, I now do it with extreme reluctance as the Milatary life would be my choice.
          Sir I Have the Honor to be With Sincere Esteem Your

            J W Patterson


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 18 October 1799
From: Cass, Jonathan
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Wilmington Delaware Octr. 18 1799

          I believe that music would much facilitate the recruiting business in this quarter, am I at liberty to employ private persons for that purpose?
          With great respect & esteem Sir, I am your most obedt Sevt.

            J. Cass Major U.S. 3d R.

          Major General Hamilton


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

            Sir,
            New York October 19th. 1799

          It appears by a return just received from of Capt Bruffs Company of Artillerists that it consists of Fifty one non commissioned officers & privates—exhibiting only a deficiency of fourteen to complete the company. And it is represented that the bounty money has been exhausted.
          I think it probable that bounty money for a complete company may have been furnished. But even if this has been the case, it is still my wish that a sufficient sum may be added to enable the enlisting of the deficient fourteen. Capt Bruff being now at Niagara cannot immediately be resorted to for any surplus that may be on his hands—and the such surplus if any can easily be deducted from the future pay of the party concerned.
          You will judge whether it is best to furnish the money immediately to Lt. Heath the bearer of this letter or to Lt. House the Pay Master with instruction to deliver it to him.
          Lt. House will be instructed directed to take his station at Fort McHenry near Baltimore the most Northern of all the positions of the First Regiment on the Sea Board—a point convenient for remittance through the office of Discount at Baltimore to him and from him to every portion of the Regiment.
          Lt. Memminger for like reasons will be stationed at Fort Mifflin.
          This arrangement will I presume be the most convenient to you that I can be devised.
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr. Obed Ser

            A Hamilton

          Caleb Swan Esqr Pay Master General


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 19 October 1799
From: Buell, John H.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Williams Town 19th. Octr. 1799

          I have bin honored with your Orders of the 20th. Sepr. which I Recd. Two weeks after date, fereing that I should not be at Bennington so soon as you expected I immediately left Connecticut and am now within 14 miles of that place—
          The mail is now on the way to Philadelphia which is the reason of my writing at this time, another will not goe till next week—
          I have the honor to be Sir with great Respect Your Huml Servt

            John H. Buell Major
            2d. Regt. Infantry

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 19 October 1799
From: Taylor, Timothy
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Camp New haven Octr 19th 1799

          I do my self the Honor to inform you that it is expected the Regiment will embark for Statten Island or Elisabeth Town Point on Wednessday next under the Command of Major John Ripley—
          Mr. Dayton Contractor for New Jersey has wrote me proposing Elisabeth Town Point as the most convenient place for the troops to land, and that he will be thier ready to recive them,
          the Packets are engaged for either of the above places as shall be Judged best when they arrive—
          I have the Honor to be with the Greatest respect Your Obedt Servant

            Timo. Taylor—

          Honble. A Hamilton Esqr.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Bradley, 20 October 1799
From: Bradley, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Staunton 20th. October 1799—

          In consequence of a disappointment of Lieut Blackburn’s not coming to Sit on the Court Martial, & Captain Brock’s arriving at the same time, I have of necessity evaded or deviated from your Oder so far as to appoint Captain Brock to preside in the room of Captain Gibson, who was wanted as a member, without this alteration the business must have been delay’d for some time. I have done this in perfect confidence that it would meet your approbation, in which I hope I shall not be disappointed—
          You will herewith receive the proceedings of the Court Martial held on the 19th. Instant—I have received leave of absence from General Pinckney, and shall set out for Connecticut in a few days. I have given Capt Brock the necessary instructions, respecting the recruiting business—
          I am with consideration Sir your Obedient Humble Servt.

            Daniel Bradley Majr
            4th. U.S. Regiment

          Majr. General Hamilton New York


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Muhlenberg, 20 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Muhlenberg, Henry

            Sir,
            New York October 20th. 1799.

          I observe with pleasure by the return transmitted in your letter of the 8th. that your company is completed to within fourteen men of which seven must be artificers. From Lieutenant Heath’s representation of the recruiting money being exhausted I have been induced to request the Pay Master General to furnish a further sum equal to the recruiting bounty of fourteen men.
          This ought
          The want of money ought to have been stated by you to me in your letter. If Lt. Heath was instructed to make a verbal communication it was not regular.
          You will immediately proceed with your company by water to Norfolk in Virginia. The Contractor upon your application to him will make an arrangement for conveying the transportation. No time is to be lost.
          Lt. Heath will remain in Maryland to recruit the residue of the Company which being done he — immediately join follow you with his re—
          With consideration I am Sir Yr obed S—

            Lt. House is appointed Pay Master to the first Regiment. He is now at Trenton & will be stationed at Fort McHenry. If you will make out a Pay & Muster Roll & send it to him he will procure for you money for pay. I have written to Capt Morris to m— your men.

          Lt. Mughlenberg—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James House, 20 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: House, James

            Sir
            New York October 20th. 1799

          As soon as you shall have received your instructions from the Pay Master General for the government of your conduct, you will repair to Fort McHenry, where which you will consider as your general station. That point is conceived to be the most convenient for the receipt and transmission by you of all the monies which shall be furnished for the Regiment
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr Obed St
          Lt House—of the first Regt. of Artillerists


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Theodore Meminger, 20 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Meminger, Theodore

            Sir,
            New York October 20th. 1799

          Should you accept the Office of Pay Master to the second Regt. of Artillerists lately offered to you in a letter from me you will still consider Fort Mifflin as your general Station. This will is a point convenient for the Receipt and Transmission of all monies may which may be furnished for the Regiment. You will receive instructions for the regulation of your conduct in receiving and disbursing monies from the Pay Master General.
          With great considtn I am—
          Lt Memminger


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 20 October 1799
From: Rivardi, John J. U.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Niagara Octr. 20th. 1799.

          I have half an hour ago delivered my defence to the Court of Inquiry—Major Hoops & Captain Still, intend to Set of To Morrow Morning, I therefore do myself the honor of transmitting by them my reasons for not entering any charges against Captain Bruff; indeed for declining bringing any forward at any time—
          Was I to arrest him he would not be tried for want of a Sufficient number of Officers & to bring him before the Same Court which examined my conduct Since I took Comand would be placing me on a footing with a man whom I never can consider in that light.
          To fetch witnesses to New york or West Point would be attended with an enormous expense & in fact the public can lose Nothing now by the trial being drop’d An other reason is that my attacking him would appear the effect of revenge—Matters have gone far enough in the present affair to render probable a decision which will put one of us in the impossibility of hurting the other; & there I wish it may rest—
          I regret Now to have comunicated to you what I could Accuse him of—it has an ungenerous appearance allthough my motives were Not Such—I was in fact determined to bring him to a trial  had the present Inquiry not taken place. as the charges exhibited against me were a comon topic of conversation throughout Canada—loaded with coments & additions which with the least Sense of honor I could not pretend to be ignorant of—You will see that Cap B.  produced four additional charges which I agreed Should be investigated—he thus extended as far as he could his efforts to Satisfy his rancor & I rejoice at it. I am Now determined to consign him to his own feelings. We wait with  anxiety for the Arrival of  a Surgeon—The Season advances & it will Soon be impracticable to produce Medical assistance from New Ark.
          With the Most respectful consideration I have the honor to be Sir Your Most obedient & very humble Servant

            J J Ulrich Rivardi
            Majr. 1st. Regt. A&E

          Major General Alexr. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Josias Carvel Hall, 20 October 1799
From: Hall, Josias Carvel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Confidential
            Sir
            Havre-de-Grace Octr. 20th—99

          Agreeably to your’s of the 20th of Septr. I have used the best means in my Power to be informed of the Character & Qualifications of the Officers of this Regt. without discovering the Reasons why it was done. On the Result of which, joined to my own Observation, I now with Fredom submit to you the following
          Capt. Lloyd Beall, is much respected in George Town, his Place of Residence. He writes a good Hand is well acquainted with Figures & with the Detail & Duties of a Regt. I think him well qualified to discharge those of Inspector.
          Lieut. Danl Hughes Adjt. very ready with his Pen, has been brought up to — Business. Well acquainted with the Duties of his Office & very capable of Instruction. He would make a good Inspector
          Capt. Brothers writes a very good Hand, is conversant with Figures—is very highly recommended for his Integrity, Regularity & Industry—my own Observation does not contradict it. He does not appear yet sufficiently recovered from the Effects of a severe Illness last Winter to do his Duty in the Line: But quite equal to those of the Quartermasters Department.
          I have not mentioned Major Beall, because if I have the Regt. this Winter, his attendance is indispensible
          With great Consideration I am Sir Yr Most Obt.

            Jo. Carvl Hall


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Josias Carvel Hall, 20 October 1799
From: Hall, Josias Carvel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Havre-de-Grace Octr 20th—99

          Marching Orders have been received from you sometime since & immediately communicated to the Troops. You now apparently give me to judge between the Inconveniencies arrising from the advanced   State of Season & those which may result from the want of Pay: But in Fact there is no Alternative. Half the Soldiers & Officers too would be stoped for little Debts contracted at their respective Posts. I have not recd. a Letter for some time without a Requisition for money. The recruiting Business has been stoped sometime. Many of the Officers are considerably in advance
          With great Consideration I am Sir Your Most Obt Servt

            Jo. Carvel Hall


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 21 October 1799
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Trenton October 21. 1799.

          Lieutenant Wm. C. Rogers, Came to Trenton on saturday last, and declined the acceptance of your appointment as Paymaster to the Cavalry. Enclosed is his Letter on the subject.
          I could wish some other officer might be appointed to supply his place as soon as is convenient, as the applications from the officers of that Corps are frequent and importunate.
          I have the honor to be Sir your obt Servt & very Humble Servt

            C: Swan P.M Genl

          Major Genl Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 21 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Miller, James

            Sir,
            New York October 21. 1799

          If not already done it is necessary that a sum of about six Two Three thousand Dollars should be placed in the command of the Agent whom you may have engaged to provide articles for the Quarters at Harpers Ferry.
          W
          A letter from Col Parker just received informs me that ground before belonging to the public has been fixed upon for the winter Quarters at Harpers Ferry. But there not being on the spot Timber sufficient for hutting application was made to Mr. Mackie for procure it to-gether with other materials
          It appears to me in consequence expedient if not already done that a sum of about five thousand Dollars should be placed in the command and disposal of Mr. Mackie. If I recollect rightly you informed me he was your Agent
          With great considn—
          Js. Miller Es Ass QMG


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 21 October 1799
From: Buell, John H.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Bennington Vermont 21st. October 1799—

          I arrived here on the 15th. Instant, the Officers named as having bin Orderd have not come in and I have not herd any thing from any of them—
          Elijah Payne Esqr. is said to be Agent for the War Department but lives in the Northern part of the State and is now attending the Assemby at Windsor.
          should I not receve any furder Orders from the Genl. by this days Mail and the Officers should not come in I shall leave this tomorrow morning for Windsor in Order to make the Necessary arrangements for Recruiting and shall Return as soon as possable—Their is a Contractors Agent in this Town and all things are in Readiness from Recruiting—
          You mentined in your Order to me Sir of sending four setts of Rules and Regulations respecting the Recruiting Service I have Reced. but Two, I have also Reced. Two Setts of the Articles of War—
          I have the honor to be Sir with great Respect Your Obet Servt

            John H. Buell Major
            2d Regt. Infantry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 22 October 1799
From: Stevens, Ebenezer
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major Gen. Hamilton
            Sir
            New York Octo 22, 1799

          Enclosed is a copy of the stores I forwarded in April last to Niagara.
          I have wrote to S. Hodgdon Esq. to know of him, whether he has sent any greater quantity of stores, & when I hear from him shall inform you.
          I am wth. great consideration Your obet. hum Servt.

            Ebenr Stevens.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Ingersoll, 22 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ingersoll, George

            Sir,
            N. York Oct. 22d. 1799

          I have just received a letter from Capt. McClellan, intimating a wish that one John Fitz should be transferred to his Compy. he not having been able to procure a Drummer—As I am informed you have three other musicians I wish to be informed I should be glad to know whether you have any, and what, material objections to the transfer—
          With great considern &c
          Capt Ingersol—West Point—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Muhlenberg, 22 October 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Muhlenberg, Henry

            Sir
            N. York Oct. 22d. 1799

          On recurring to your letter of the 8th. instant I observe that mention is made of Charles Laurance (a Deserter) whom you are now directed to leave at Fort McHenry with Capt. Morris—
          With consideration &c
          Lt. Muhlenberg—Baltimore