Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Alexander J. Dallas, [6 October 1794]
From: Dallas, Alexander J.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Carlisle, Pennsylvania, October 6, 1794]
Sir
I have the honor to transmit, for the perusal of the President, the original papers received by Mr Laing, from the County of Fayette, and a copy of the answer, which was sent by the Governors directions.
Carlysle6 Octr: 94To Alexr Hamilton Esq


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Edmund Randolph, 6 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Randolph, Edmund

[Carlisle, Pennsylvania, October 6, 1794. On October 8, 1794, Randolph wrote to William Rawle: “The Secretary of State … has the honor to communicate … the following Extract of a letter of the 6th instant this moment received from the Secretary of the Treasury.…” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Wilkes, 6 October 1794
From: Wilkes, Charles
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[New, York, October 6, 1794. On October 8, 1794, Oliver Wolcott, Jr., wrote to Wilkes: “I have had the pleasure to receive your Letter of the 6th Instant addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury.…” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 7 October 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, October 7, 1794. Requests “that a remittance of three thousand Dollars may be made to … Mr. Terence Reiley on a/count of the contract for clothing made with him.”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 7 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

Carlisle [Pennsylvania] October 7. 1794
Sir
It is with distress I find that the troops are every where a head of their supplies. Not a shoe, blanket or ounce of ammunition destined for this place is yet arrived—except what Mr. Wright conductor for the Pensylvania division brought on with him. I begin to fear infidelity in some of your conductors of Waggons. For Heaven sake send forward a man that can be depended upon on each route to hasten them on. My expectations have been egregiously disappointed.
With consideration & esteem   I am sir   Your obed ser
A Hamilton
Samuel Hodgsdon Esq


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Whipple, 7 October 1794
From: Whipple, Joseph
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Portsmouth [New Hampshire] October 7, 1794. “I enclose you a Statement of Payments on Account of the Fortifications for the harbour of Portsmouth (to the 4th. instant), amounting to Dolls 2229 ²⁴⁄₁₀₀ dollars. The estimated amount of the expence of compleating the Work directed … is 348 dollars.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 7 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wolcott, Oliver, Jr.

[Carlisle, Pennsylvania, October 7, 1794. On October 11, 1794, Wolcott wrote to Hamilton: “I have recd. your favour dated 7: & 8: inst.” Letter of October 7 not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 8 October 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

T: D: R: O: October 8th 1794
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose to you the eight following contracts.

Vizt.

1.
Mathew Spillard for the supply of Rations at Philada. fm. 1st April 1794

2.
John Tinsley for 5000 Cartridge Boxes

3.
Samuel Hughes of Maryland for Cannon.

  5.
  James Byers of
  Massachusts.
  for ten
  Brass
  Howitz.

  6.
  Paul Revere of
  Ditto
  for ten

  Ditto.

7.
John J. Feach & Co. of N. Jersey for Cannon Ball & Iron ballast

8.
Copy of an Agreemt. of commutation with G & J: Gilberts to furnish Artillery Coats dated July 28th 1794

9.
Contract with Joel Gibbs of N. Jersey for 768 Artillery Hats

And to be with great respect   Sir   your mo. Obt. Servant

T. Coxe C: R:
The Secy. of the Treasy.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 8 October 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, October 8, 1794. Requests “a remittance to John S. Dexter Esqr. Supervisor of Rd. Island, for the purpose of making a payment of eight thousand Dollars to Brown & Francis & others owners of the Furnace Hope, on account of a contract for supplying cannon for the Frigates and Fortifications.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Knox, 8 October 1794
From: Knox, Henry
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Philadelphia 8 Oct 1794
My dear Sir
Your exertions in my department during my absence will never be obliterated. I regret my long stay. If things shall be so serious as to require the President to go forward, I hope I may be indulged in joining him. I have not seen Mr. Jays dispatches.
I am yours affectionately
H Knox
Colo Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox, 8 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Knox, Henry

Carlisle [Pennsylvania] October 8, 1794
My Dear General
Hodgsdon is a worthy man but between us incompetent to a great operation. It is impossible in my judgment that transportation should be so difficult to procure as he makes it. The troops are every where a head of their supplies.
Before I left Town I directed some Cloathing to be forwarded. Not an iota of them has arrived or that I can find had been sent so late as the 6th & some of the Militia must remain from nakedness. He seems to me to content himself with waiting for the waggons that come to look for him without sending in quest of them. If Pensylvania Waggons were scarce Jersey ones might have been had to bring on the supplies destined for this place. For Gods sake My Dear Sir see to the affair. Let some cloathing come forward— I mean coats or Jackets & Overalls & some shirts. They are in store & there can be no good excuse for the delay. One half the blankets directed may be retained, For there is not so great a want of this article as was expected.
Adieu   God bless you
A Hamilton
P. The waggons go now at the rate only of 15 Miles a day. I have some destined from this place go at the rate of 20 by promising an extra compensation proportioned to their celerity.

General Knox


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ephraim Blaine, 9 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Blaine, Ephraim

Carlisle [Pennsylvania] October 9. 1794
Sir
You have herewith a letter of credit upon Mr. Dallas for three or four thousand Dollars. Of these you will advance to the Governor of New Jersey two thousand Dollars for which you will take his receipt. The residue will be for your use, except what may be necessary to pay for about Twenty dozen pair of Stockings which Mr. Gamble has been directed to procure & for which he will give orders upon you.
With consideration & esteem   I am Sir   Your obedt Servant
A Hamilton
Col. E Blaine


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ephraim Blaine, 10 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Blaine, Ephraim

Carlisle [Pennsylvania] October 10 1794
Sir
Inclosed is an account which has been presented to me in order that provision might be made for the payment the whole amounts to seventeen pounds 13 Shillings & 6 pence. It is represented as relating altogether to sick persons of the New Jersey line. I have desired the surgeon to refer the persons to you. When they apply you will desire them to present their accounts which you will please to pay. But you will have the items of the accounts examined & if there are any for any other object than the board & subsistence of sick soldiers you will please to note them & forward me an abstract of such items. You will please to understand that you are in no case to exceed the sum stated in the inclosed list.
With consideration & esteem   I am Sir   Your obed serv
A Hamilton
Col E Blaine


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 10 October 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, October 10, 1794. “The Advertiset. for the military supply of Clothing for 1795 was predicated upon that from yr. office for 1794, there being at the time no regular requisition from you for the purchase. It is observed now, that no blankets were included in the advert. from this office. The contract being about to be closed it is wished to know what has been the mode by wh. the Blankets for 1794 were supplied.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 10 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hamilton, Elizabeth

Carlisle [Pennsylvania] Oct 10 1794
My Loved Eliza
Tomorrow we leave this for Fort Cumberland. We are very strong & the Insurgents are all submissive so that you may be perfectly tranquil. My health thank God is excellent. But I have heared from you only once. You must continue to write to this place sending your letters to General Knox to forward to me. God bless you & my dear Children.
Yr. ever affect
A H
Mrs. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jared Ingersoll, 10 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ingersoll, Jared

Carlisle [Pennsylvania] October 10th. 1794
Sir
The President directs me in reply to your letter of this day to observe that nothing can be more proper than that the party by whom the homicide was done should be placed under the disposition of the civil Magistrate. It is only desireable that this course may be so conducted as to satisfy reasonably all the considerations which are connected with the case. It is understood that Judge Yates of the Supreme Court of Pensylvania is now on the spot, and it is not doubted that he will treat the subject according to its true merits and the real nature of the circumstances.
The proper step will be taken to cause the party to be surrendered to that Magistrate.
With great consideration & esteem   I am Sir   Your obed servant
Alex Hamilton
Jared Ingersoll EsquireAtty. General of Pensylvania


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ephraim Blaine, 11 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Blaine, Ephraim

Carlisle [Pennsylvania] October 111794
Sir
There are in the store at this place under the care of Capt Gamble or Mr. Parker sundry Quarter Master’s articles as Campkettles Knapsacks Canteens &c. which you will please to take under your direction and leaving a small supply here for accidental calls (the most of the troops being now up) You will cause the Residue to be forwarded to Bedford without delay. The same must be done with any of the like articles which may hereafter arrive. They will probably come addressed to Mr. Parker who is directed to report to You or Your Agent—But for fear of neglect it will be well for daily inquiries to be made of Mr. Parker.
I am with great esteem   Sir   Your obed ser
A Hamilton
I hope for all possible dispatch in hastening forward the supply.

Col E Blaine


Title: George Washington to Edmund Randolph, 11 October 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Randolph, Edmund

[Carlisle, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1794. On October 14, 1794, Randolph wrote to Washington: “At eight o’clock last night I was honored by Colo. Hamilton’s public letter of the 11th instant.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 11 October 1794
From: Wolcott, Oliver, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Pha. Octr. 11. 1794.
Sir
I have recd. your favour dated the 7: & 8: inst: & shall carefully attend to all your directions.
I find that owing to some neglect, your letter to the Bank of New York was not recd. A duplicate which I transmitted produced a cordial & prompt compliance; this accounts for a delay, which at one time I feared was owing to a reluctance to advance the sum requested.
It was not intended by me to intimate that Col: Nevil would act as Pay Master; he was engaged to take charge of the remittances to Mr. Williams & Genl Miller & promised a compensation merely for that service.
The warrants for 90 M Drs for the pay of Genl Wayne’s army, have been issued & the notes made out. The Secretary of War will forward them to the army.
I have issued 50 M Drs. for the pay of the militia army, which will also be sent forward as soon as possible. The Cashier of the Bank being indisposed, & a sum in small notes sufficient for the payment not being obtainable I fear some little delay. I have however advised the War dept. to attempt an exchange of the large notes of the Bank of the U: S: for small notes of the other banks this being the best thing that can be done under present circumstances & preferable to a remittance in specie.
I did not know that Mr. Gale was in want of money or it would have been furnished. He has however lately recd. 40 M Drs. & I presume has suffered no inconvenience.
I have issued 10000 Drs. to Whelen & Miller on a presing application from Elie Williams for the transport service dated the 1: instant.
It was not possible for me to judge whether the 25 M Drs. directed to be issued by you had been counted on, when Mr. Williams wrote. It may prevent mistakes & too great an expenditure if you adopt measures for combining the estimates for the provision dept. & Transport service into one view & requesting them to be addressed to you in person while you remain with the army.

I think that I may assure you that the means of the Treasury are adequate to any emergency that can be foreseen at present.
I am with perfect respect sir   Yr. obt sert.
O W Jn.
Hon: Alex Hamilton Esqrat Head Quarters of the Army


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 13 October 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, October 13, 1794. Requests “that the sum of five thousd. dolls. be transmitted to Jacob Sheafe Esqr. Naval Agent at Portsmouth N. Hamp. the same being retained to this time on a/count of the late change of the Naval agency at that place.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Fitzgerald, 13 October 1794
From: Fitzgerald, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Alexandria, Virginia, October 13, 1794. On October 28, 1794, Oliver Wolcott, Jr., wrote to Fitzgerald: “Your letter of the 13th instant to the Secy of the Treasury has been rec’d in this office.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 14 October 1794
From: Wolcott, Oliver, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Philadelphia, October 14, 1794. “Letters were yesterday recd. from our Bankers at Amsterdam dated July 1st. & 15th. and August 1st. & 18th.… Mr. Willing advised me some time since not to reduce the price of Excha. on Amsterdam—the bills however were not sold the last time I inquired. I shall make a further inquiry on the subject. I cannot be certain from an Examination of the statement made by Mr. Myer, in your Office, that funds are retained for all the demands arising in Amsterdam. It may therefore be safest for you to inform me, whether I understand you right—that all the sums recd. after June 1, 1794 may be drawn for.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 15 October 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, October 15, 1794. “It is the opinion of the Secy at War that provisions in advance amounting to 37,000 Drs must be forthwith laid in by the contractors for 1795. I have the honor to request an advance to them (Messrs. Scott & Ernest) to that amount.… I have the honor to enclose a letter from the Secy. of War wh. having relation to advances of Provisions & consequently to advances of money it is proper that you should possess it.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 15 October 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, October 15, 1794. The clothing contractors for the Service of 1795 have requested of me to procure them an advance of 15 or 20,000 Dols.… I wish part of that sum to be advanced to them as may be convenient. The articles they are to supply will amount to about 120, 000 Drs. in all.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 15 October 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, October 15, 1794. “It appears extremely probable that the supply of Whiskey for 1795 may require some share of your attention at Pittsburg. Mr. Carrington was authorized to procure the whole in consequence of the disorders which prevailed in the western parts of Pennsylvania.… 75,000 rations are required this day by the Secy. at War to be deposited in advance at Fort Washington for the service of 1795 of which I have given Mr Carrington notice. Messrs. Scott & Ernest are also required to furnish at the post 111.000 rations, & at Pittsburg 3600 rations for wh they have asked the amot: of 37,000 Drs. For this I have made application at your office. Very great importations of bale goods are received & expected from G Britain; so that the clothing contractors are much pleased, and do not expect to import much if any goods.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Mifflin, 17 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Mifflin, Thomas

Fort Cumberland [Pennsylvania]October 17. 1794
Sir
The President directs me to acknowlege the receipt of your letter of the 16th—enclosing one from Governor Howel.
The Quarter-Master & Commissary General will leave this place early in the Morning for Bedford to endeavour to remedy any defects which may exist.
You observe that Col Blaine has not been with the Column. I am sure I understood from him & I think I did from Col Biddle that the latter had agreed to take charge of the column in his place to Bedford. As to Mr. Postlethwaite I know not what can explain his absence.
The embarrassments which are experienced demonstrate the necessity of reducing the number of baggage waggons (which is so great as to defeat the operation) in order that the surplus ones may be applied to the objects of supply.
With great respect   &   esteem   I have the honor   to be   Sir   Your obed ser
A Hamilton
PS   Impress must be used where purchases are inadequate.

His Excelly Governor Mifflin


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 17 October 1794
From: Wolcott, Oliver, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Phila. Oct. 17th. 1794
Sir
I judge it proper to keep you apprised of every thing material which occurs in the department and therefore enclose you copies of two letters from the Secretary at war on which Mr. Coxe has requested that 37,000 dollars may be advanced to the Contractor for rations and 15,000 or 20,000 dollars to the Contractor for cloathing for the year 1795. As there is no special appropriation, it will be necessary to request informal advances of the Bank, if the urgency of the demand shall require something to be done, before I can receive your opinion and advice.
I am embarrassed in determining what rate of exchange ought to be established for governing the sales of bills of exchange on Amsterdam. On inquiry of Mr. Simpson I find, that by the last advices the current exchange between London and Amsterdam was 40 schgs 9 grts. ⅌ £ Sterling. This estimating the par of exchange at 34 schs. 3 grts. would make the exchange against Amsterdam nearly 16 ⅌cent.
The exchange between London and Philadelphia is at this time at about 182½ and will probably fall, and this will operate against the sale of our bills on amsterdam as there will be few or no purchasers except with a view to remittances to London.
The events of the war are such that there is little prospect of a fall of exchange between Amsterdam & London or of a demand for remittances to Amsterdam from this Country. You are apprised of all the reasons which render it adviseable to command the funds here, and can judge how far it may be necessary to reduce the price to accomplish this object.
I shall receive the opinion of Mr. Willing this day on this subject, and with his advice, I shall consent to sales at 40 cents and 5 mills ⅌ guilder. If sales cannot be made at this rate, I shall wait for your special direction.
I am
O: W:
Hon A. H. Esq


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Amos Marsh, 18 October 1794
From: Marsh, Amos
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Bennington [Vermont] October 18, 1794. “Noah Smith Esquire has signified to me, that he has resigned the Office of Supervisor of this District. Cephus Smith, Junr. Esquire of Rutland, wishes to obtain the appointment to that Office. He is a Gentleman of Education Integrity and ability. I can therefore recommend him as a person well qualified to discharge all the duties of a Supervisor. He is a reputable practitioner of Law, and is Thirty Three Years of Age.”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 20 October [1794]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hamilton, Elizabeth

Bedford [Pennsylvania] Oct 20 [1794]
I thank you my beloved for your letter of the 14th. I am very sorry that some of my sweet angels have been again sick. You do not mention my precious John. I hope he continues well.
The day after tomorrow I march with the army. Be assured that there is not the least appearance of opposition from the Insurgents & that I shall take the greatest care of myself & I hope by the Middle of November to return. Have patience my love & think of me constantly as I do of you with the utmost tenderness.
Kisses & blessings without number to You & my Children
A Hamilton
Mrs. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Hill, 20 October 1794
From: Hill, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Wilmington, North Carolina, October 20, 1794. On December 15, 1794, Oliver Wolcott, Jr., wrote to Hill: “Your favour of Oct. 20th. addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury, has been rec’d.” Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Lee, 20 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lee, Henry

Bedford [Pennsylvania] 20th October 1794.
Sir,
I have it in special instruction from the President of the United States, now at this place, to convey to you on his behalf, the following instructions for the general direction of your conduct in the command of the Militia army, with which you are charged.
The objects for which the militia have been called forth are.
1. To suppress the combinations which exist in some of the western counties in Pennsylvania in opposition to the laws laying duties upon spirits distilled within the United States and upon Stills.
2. To cause the laws to be executed.
These objects are to be effected in two ways—
1. By military force.
2. By judiciary process, and other civil proceedings.
The objects of the military force are twofold.
1. To overcome any armed opposition which may exist.
2. To countenance and support the civil officers in the means of executing the laws.
With a view to the first of these two objects, you will proceed as speedily as may be, with the army under your command, into the insurgent counties to attack, and as far as shall be in your power subdue, all persons whom you may find in arms, in opposition to the laws above mentioned. You will march your army in two columns, from the places where they are now assembled, by the most convenient routes, having regard to the nature of the roads, the convenience of supply, and the facility of co-operation and union; and bearing in mind, that you ought to act, till the contrary shall be fully develloped, on the general principle of having to contend with the whole force of the Counties of Fayette, Westmoreland, Washington and Alleghany, and of that part of Bedford which lies westward of the town of Bedford; and that you are to put as little as possible to hazard. The approximation, therefore, of your columns, is to be sought, and the subdivision of them, so as to place the parts out of mutual supporting distance, to be avoided as far as local circumstances will permit. Parkinson’s Ferry appears to be a proper point, towards which to direct the march of the column for the purpose of ulterior measures.
When arrived within the insurgent Country, if an armed opposItion appear, it may be proper to publish a proclamation, inviting all good citizens, friends of the Constitution and laws, to join the standard of the United States. If no armed opposition exist, it may still be proper to publish a proclamation, exhorting to a peaceable and dutiful demeanour, and giving assurances of performing, with good faith and liberality, whatsoever may have been promised by the Commissioners to those who have complied with the conditions prescribed by them, and who have not forfeited their title by subsequent misconduct.
Of those persons in arms, if any, whom you may make prisoners; leaders, including all persons in command, are to be delivered up to the civil magistrate: the rest to be disarmed, admonished and sent home (except such as may have been particularly violent and also influential) causing their own recognizances for their good behaviour to be taken, in the cases in which it may be deemed expedient.
With a view to the second point, namely, “the countenance and support of the civil officers, in the means of executing the laws,” you will make such dispositions as shall appear proper to countenance and protect, and, if necessary and required by them, to support and aid the civil officers in the execution of their respective duties; for bringing offenders and delinquents to justice; for seizing the stills of delinquent distillers, as far as the same shall be deemed eligible by the supervisor of the Revenue, or chief-officer of Inspection; and also for conveying to places of safe custody, such persons as may be apprehended and not admitted to bail.
The objects of judiciary process and other civil proceedings, will be,

1. To bring offenders to Justice.
2. To enforce penalties on delinquent distillers by suit.
3. To enforce the penalty of forfeiture on the same persons by seizure of their stills and spirits.
The better to effect these purposes, the Judge of the District, Richard Peters Esquire, and the Attorney of the district, William Rawle Esquire, accompany the army.
You are aware that the Judge cannot be controuled in his functions. But I count on his disposition to cooperate in such a general plan as shall appear to you consistent with the policy of the case. But your method of giving a direction to legal proceedings, according to your general plan, will be by instruction to the District Attorney.
He ought particularly to be instructed, (with due regard to time and circumstance)—1st to procure to be arrested, all influential actors in riots and unlawful assemblies, relating to the insurrection, and combinations to resist the laws; or having for object to abet that insurrection, and those combinations; and who shall not have complied with the terms offered by the Commisioners; or manifested their repentance in some other way, which you may deem satisfactory. 2dly. To cause process to issue for enforcing penalties on delinquent distillers. 3d. To cause offenders, who may be arrested, to be conveyed to goals where there will be no danger of rescue: those for misdemeanors to the goals of York and Lancaster; those for capital offences to the goal of Philadelphia, as more secure than the others. 4th. To prosecute indictable offences in the Courts of the United States— those for penalties on delinquents, under the laws beforementioned, in the courts of Pennsylvania.
As a guide in the case, the District Attorney has with him a list of the persons who have availed themselves of the offers of the Commissioners on the day appointed.
The seizure of Stills is the province of the Supervisor and other officers of Inspection. It is difficult to chalk out the precise line concerning it. There are opposite considerations which will require to be nicely balanced, and which must be judged of by those officers on the spot. It may be found useful to confine the seizures to stills of the most leading and refactory distillers. It may be adviseable to extend them far in the most refractory County.
When the insurrection is subdued, and the requisite means have been put in execution to secure obedience to the laws, so as to render it proper for the army to retire (an event which you will accelerate as much as shall be consistent with the object) you will endeavour to make an arrangement for detaching such a force as you deem adequate; to be stationed within the disaffected Country, in such manner as best to afford protection to well-disposed Citizens, and to the officers of the revenue, and to repress by their presence, the spirit of riot & opposition to the laws.
But before you withdraw the army, you will promise on behalf of the President a general pardon to all such as shall not have been arrested, with such exceptions as you shall deem proper. The promise must be so guarded as not to affect pecuniary claims under the revenue laws. In this measure, it is adviseable there should be a cooperation with the Governor of Pennsylvania.
On the return of the army, you will adopt some convenient and certain arrangement for restoring to the public magazines the arms, accoutrements, military stores, tents & other articles of camp equipage, and entrenching tools which have been furnished & shall not have been consumed or lost.
You are to exert yourself by all possible means to preserve discipline among the troops, particularly a scrupulous regard to the rights of persons and property and a respect for the authority of the civil magistrate; taking especial care to inculcate and cause to be observed this principle, that the duties of the army are confined to the attacking and subduing of armed opponents of the laws, and to the supporting and aiding of the civil officers in the execution of their functions.
It has been settled that the Governor of Pennsylvania will be second, the Governor of New Jersey third in command; and that the troops of the several States in line, on the march and upon detachment, are to be posted according to the rule which prevailed in the army during the late war—namely—in moving towards the seaboard, the most Southern troops will take the right—in moving westward, the most Northern will take the right.
These general instructions, however, are to be considered as liable to such alterations and deviations in the detail as from local and other causes may be found necessary the better to effect the main object upon the general principles which have been indicated.
With great respect   I have the honor to be   Sir,   Your Obedt. Servt.
Alex. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Ephraim Blaine, 21 October 1794
From: Blaine, Ephraim
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Bedford [Pennsylvania] 21st. Octr. 1794
Sir
As they army are to March in two Collums, and the Quarter Master Genl takes the Immediate charge of the right wing I conclude my Services will be no longer Necessary, and the Quarter Master Genl can have the Assistance of the Quartermaster General of the State with his Deputies who are Numerous and I presume if well managed will be Sufficient therefore I beg leave to inform you that I shall have nothing further to do with this business after this day and too-morrow. I shall use every Exertion to lay in Sufficient Supplies at the first Encampment from this place, also take charge of the Magazines of Forrage at Ryans upon the Penna. road to Carlisle which I presume will be the route the right Collum of they army will retun. There is three thousand Bushls. of Oats purchased by One of my Deputies in the Glades which will be Colected at the most Convenient places where the troops are to Encamp.
Was I disposed to serve as a Deputy in any of Staff department of the army, no One Sooner than Genl. Miller—but I think my Exertions and Knowledge of the County Merrited more, I [am] at Ryans thirteen Miles west of Bedford upon the Penna. Road to Carlisle.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 21 October 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, October 21, 1794. “Messrs. Thos. Billington & Guy Bryan, having contracted for the general clothing for 1795 the Blankets excepted, they have requested an advance of 15 or 20,000 Dols.…”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 21 October 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, October 21, 1794. “By desire of T. Francis Esqr. agent I have the honor to request that a warrant may be issued in his name for twenty five thousd. Dollars for the public service.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Pinckney, 21 October 1794
From: Pinckney, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[London, October 21, 1794. On January 21 1795, Hamilton wrote to Pinckney: “Your letter of the 21st of October by duplicates … has recently come to hand.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 21 October 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Hartley’s Tuesday Even⟨ing⟩21st. October 1794
Dear Sir,
From Colo. Mentges’ information, there are detachments of Militia a considerable distance in the rear; compose⟨d⟩ in part, of those whose march was designe⟨d⟩ to be arrested. He adds, many of them are illy clad. This being the case, it appears to me, that an expence, without an equivalent advantage, would result from bringing them forward; and that the cloaths which they must draw to fit them for service woul⟨d⟩ actually be thrown away.
Under this view of the matter, and a full persuation that the Army which is alr⟨ea⟩dy advanced, is more than competent to an⟨y⟩ opposition that can be given by the Insurgen⟨ts⟩ I request that you would advise with Governors Mifflin & Howell (after receiving the f⟨ul⟩lest information from Mentges) and cause all, which in your opinions cannot be up in time, all who are inadequately cloathed in the rear—and in a word, all who do not, upon mature consideration of circumstances appear to be essential to return, that the Country may not be unnecessarily burthened with the cloathing, pay and rations of them.
Open all letters of a public natu⟨re⟩ which may come to the army addressed to ⟨me⟩—and such as are in the Military line a⟨nd⟩ relating to the business you are upon, ⟨turn⟩ over to the Commanding General.
I am &ca. &ca.
Go: W⟨ashington⟩
Colo. Ham⟨ilton⟩


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 22 October 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

T: D: R O October 22d. 1794
Sir
Having contracted for a number of vessels for the timber for the Frigates in the middle & Southern States, and having written to authorize the procuring a proportionate quantity for Boston and Portsmouth N: H: I am mortified & somewhat embarrassed by the receipt of a letter of which a copy is enclosed from Mr. Morgan. He sailed from Philada. on the 14~ of June. The agents messr. Habersham & Clay have notified the contracts to have been made as of the 2d Septbr. since wh. I have not a line from them or Mr. Morgan till this day. No copies of the contracts have come, nor any information to guide me. On the reasonable presumption that the New England men would be there by the 5th or 10th of October, and that Mr. Habersham & Mr. Morgan’s authority to employ 100 hands would ensure 1500, or 2000 tons of wood by the middle of November, I had proceeded in procuring vessels rather faster than is now well. But upon the joint opinion of the Secy. at War & myself, Capt. Barry’s presence will be very useful, he has been gone about 15 days. Mr. Humphreys, the captains who were here, and the Naval agents have been unsuccessful in procuring a proper person in aid of Mr. Morgan to go thither. I just give you this state of the business, & shall send somebody else on in one of the vessels that is about to depart. Mr. Seagrove will depart shortly for Georga. where I shall authorize him to use his exertions for the Shipment of the wood as long as it will be proper for him to remain there.
T: Coxe C. R.
The Secy of the Treasy.by Express


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Angelica Church, 23 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Church, Angelica

Bedford PensylvaniaOctober 23. 1794205 Miles Westward ofPhiladelphia
I am thus far my dear Angelica on my way to attack and subdue the wicked insurgents of the West. But you are not to promise yourself that I shall have any trophies to lay at your feet. A large army has cooled the courage of those madmen & the only question seems now to be how to guard best aganst the return of the phrenzy.
You must not take my being here for a proof that I continue a quixot. In popular governments ’tis useful that those who propose measures should partake in whatever dangers they may involve. Twas very important there should be no mistake in the management of the affair—and I might contribute to prevent one. I wish to have every thing well settled for Mr. Church & you, that when you come, you may tread on safe ground. Assure him that the insurrection will do us a great deal of good and add to the solidity of every thing in this country. Say the same to Mr Jay to whom I have not time to write & to Mr Pinkney.
God bless You Dear Sister & make you as happy as I wish you. Love to Mr. Church.
A Hamilton
Mrs. A Church


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 23 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Bedford [Pennsylvania] October 23. 1794
Sir
Col Mentges delivered me your letter from Hartley’s. Upon interrogating him, I do not find that there are more than two detachments of Militia on the way—one of New Jersey which by his account is likely to be pretty far advanced of Carlisle—the other of Pensylvania from Allen Town, about fifty or sixty, more in arrear. Mentges is not very perspicuous which may have led you to a different apprehension. I found Governor Howel anxious that the Jersey Detachment which is so near at hand should be permitted to come up, so as to make it difficult to urge their return. That from Pensylvania will I hope be arrested. If the Jersey Men should not arrive tomorrow it may be adviseable to halt them at Bedford, till the column gets through the mountains & then if pacific appearances continue send them back.
The advanced corps moved this morning. The main body will move tomorrow.
Nothing new has occurred. With the truest respect & attachment I have the honor to be   Sir   Your obed servant
A Hamilton
P S   No doubt the measures taken ⟨re⟩specting Clarkes encroachment on the Indians ⟨–⟩ issue will be noticed ⟨to⟩ Congress. Together with other events it will serve to give great credit to the Govert.

The President of the UStates


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 25 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Berlin [Pennsylvania] 3d days MarchOctober 25. 17947 oClock in theEvening
Sir
We arrived here this afternoon. A very heavy rain has rendered the march extremely arduous and distressing; but we find here much better shelter than was foreseen. Our baggage & stores are just beginning to arrive. The Jersey line & Brigade of Cavalry took the right hand road about five miles back.
Tomorrow we shall continue our march & I hope that we shall conform to the general arrangement though we must shorten tomorrows march & lengthen that of the day following.
The troops have shewn all the patience that could have been expected. In short I perceive nothing amiss.
Bradford & Fulton it is said are gone off. By tracing time, it is not probable they were at all influenced by the arrest of Husbands & Philson.
With the highest respect & truest attachment   I have the honor to be Sir   Your obed ser
A Hamilton
The President of The UStates


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 26 October 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Susquehanna Wrights Ferry [Pennsylvania] 26th Oct1794.
Dear Sir,

I little advanced of this, yesterday afternoon, I met an Express with the letters herewith enclosed for you, with others for the Army; with which I have directed him to proceed.
Thus far I have proceeded without accident to Man, horse or Carriage, altho’ the latter has had wherewith to try its goodness; especially in ascending the North Mountain from Skinners by a wrong road; that is by the old road which (never was good) and is rendered next to impassable by neglect.
I heard great complaints of Gurneys Corps (& some of the Artillery) along the road to Strasburgh. There I parted from their Rout. In some places, I was told they did not leave a plate, a spoon, a glass or a knife; and this owing, in a great measure I was informed, to their being left without Officers. At most if not all the encampments, I found the fences in a manner burnt up. I pray you to mention this to Govr. Mifflin (and indeed to the Qr. Mr. General) with a request (to the former) that the most pointed orders may be given, and every precaution used, to prevent the like on the return of the Army. If the Officers, from impatience to get home, should leave their respective commands; in a word, if they do not march with, and keep the Soldiers in their ranks and from stragling or loitering behind, the borderers on that road will sustain inconceivable damage from the disorderly Troops; whose names will be execrated for, and the service disgrac⟨ed⟩ by, such conduct.
There were some letters put into the hands of Govr. Lee which it would be well for you to repossess yourself of. Among these were two to Messrs. Lynn Mr Ross’ to you and Messrs. Findley’s and Redicks’ to me. Occasion may require the⟨m.⟩
I rode yesterday afternoon thro’ the rain from York Town to this place, and got twice in the height of it, hung, (and delayed by that means) on the rocks in the middle of the Susquehanna, but I did not feel half as much for my own situation as I did on acct. of the Troops on the Mountains, and of the effect the rain might have on the Roads through the glades.
I do not intend further than Lancaster today. But on Tuesday, if no accident happens I expect to be landed in the City of Philadelphia. My best wishes attend you, and all with you.
Yours sincerely
Go: Washington
P.S. I hope you will be enabled by Hook, or by Crook, to send B—— and H—— together with a certain Mr. Guthrie, to Philadelphia for their winter Quarters.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 26 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Berlin [Pennsylvania] October 26, 1794
Sir
The very late arrival of the waggons the injury to a number of them & the dispersed situation of the troops render it impracticable to leave this place today as was inten[d]ed. But the baggage & stores go forward & tomorrow the troops must move. I apprehend no material derangement of the general plan. An express has been dispatched to Governor Lee advising him of the state of things here.
Nothing from the Western Country.
With the greatest respect & attachment I have the honor to be Sir   Your obed ser
A Hamilton
The President of the UStates


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 27 October 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, October 27, 1794. “I have the honor to request that you will take order upon the subject of a remittance for the expenditures by Mr. Gorham.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 29 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Jones Mill [Pennsylvania]October 29. 1794
Sir
The Light Corps with the Jersey Infantry and Brigade of Cavalry are at Indian Creek in Legonien Valley, where they continue, ’till this division get up, which will be this Evening, as the march will commence in an hour. This division had, I believe, the worst road, and was besides encumbered with all the spare Stores, which has thrown it a day’s march behind the other. But by a letter received yesterday from Governor Lee it appears that the right wing is fully in measure with the left. All is essentially well with both wings & the troops continue to shew as much good humour as could possibly have been expected.

The Meeting at Parkinsons Ferry ended we are told in a new appointment of Commissioners to deprecate the advance of the army and in new expressions of pacific intentions. But there is nothing which can occasion a question about the propriety of the army’s proceeding to its ultim⟨ate⟩ destination. No appearances whatever of opposition occur.
You desired that a table of the routes of the left Wing might be sent you. None was left with an officer of this wing.
With the truest respect & attachment   I have the honor to be Sir   Your obed servt
A Hamilton
P.S. It is hoped that the original papers have been forwarded, as the list furnished from the Secretary of States Office would be a deceptive guide. Memoranda of the Atty General brought by the express, will greatly aid—perhaps sufficiently. But the originals would be best.

The President of the UStates.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Nathaniel Appleton, 30 October 1794
From: Appleton, Nathaniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Boston, October 30, 1794. Requests payment of “Three hundred & seventy five Dollars for a quarters Salary due” to him “as Commissioner of the United States Loan Office in the State of Massachusetts to 30th September 1794.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 30 October 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, October 30, 1794. “… Messrs. Billington & Bryan the contractors for the Army clothing for 1795 have requested an advance of ten or fifteen thousd. Dolls. … The Contractors for the provisions for the Western Army for 1795 are desirous to receive the sum of 12.000 Drs.… as soon as possible.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus King, 30 October 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: King, Rufus

Jones Mill [Pennsylvania] October 30. 1794
Dr. Sr
Our light corps, the Jersey infantry & a brigade of cavalry are about 8½ Miles in front, beyond all the Mountains. This division which has been delayed by a somewhat worse route & the incumbrance of the public stores will be at the same place this Evening. The left wing is at a corresponding point. All is essentially well—No appearance of opposition. It is of great consequence that a law should if possible be expedited through Congress for raising 500 infantry & 100 horse to be stationed in the disaffected country. Without this the expence incurred will be essentially fruitless.
A law regulating a process of outlawry is also urgent; for the best objects of punishment will fly & they ought to be compelled by outlawry to abandon their property houses & the UStates. This business must not be skinned over. The political putrefaction of Pensylvania is greater than I had any idea of. Without vigour every where our tranquillity is likely to be of very short duration & the next storm will be infinitely worse than the present one.
Yrs. with true esteem & regard
A Hamilton
R King Esqr


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 31 October 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Philadelphia 31. Octr 1794
Dear Sir
By pushing through the rain (which fell more or less on Saturday, Sunday and Monday) I arrived in this City before noon on Tuesday; without encountering any accident on the road, or any thing so unpleasant as the badness of the ways, after the rain had softened the earth and made them susceptible to deep impression, of the Wheels.
How you passed through the Glades after the various accounts we had received of them, in such wet weather, I am at a loss to conjecture; but am extremely anxious to know; as I also am to learn the operations of the army, and the state & condition of it, since.

Nothing important, or new has been lately received from our Ministers abroad; and although accounts from London to the first of September, & from Ireland of still later date have been inserted in the Gazettes, they are not precise enough to be detailed in a letter. In general however, the French continue to be successful by land, and it might be added by Sea also, for they are capturing a great number of British Merchantmen. Nor does the fate of Robespierre seem to have given more than a momentary stagnation to their affairs. The armies rejoice at it, and the people are congratulating one another on the occasion.
Mr. Monroe is arrived in France and has had his reception in the midst of the Convention, at Paris, but no letter has been received from him.
Few members have yet come to town. Tomorrow I presume will bring many. The papers say Mr. Trumbull is elected to the Senate, in the room of Mr. Mitchell who has resigned; but who has, or will, supply his place in the other house is not mentioned.
Husbands and the other prisoners were safely lodged in this city on Wednesday afternoon. Press the Governors &ca. to be pointed in ordering the Officers under their respective commands, to march back with their respective Corps; and to see that the Inhabitants meet with no disgraceful insults, or injuries from them. The Secretary of War will, I expect, say something respecting the deposit of the Arms & public stores in proper places—to him therefore I shall refer.
Mrs. Hamilton & your family were very well yesterday afternoon. Your letter of the 23d. has been recd.
I am always and affectly   Yours
Go: Washington
Colo. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 3 November 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Cherrys Mill [Pennsylvania] Nov. 3d. 1794
Sir
I have returned to this place from Union Town. A letter from Governor Lee which goes with this probably informs you of the plan of future operations—but lest it should not I shall briefly state it. The right wing is to take a position with its left towards Budds ferry & its right toward Greensburgh. The left wing is to be posted between the Yocghagani & Monongalia with its left towards the latter & its right towards the former. Morgan with his command including the whole of the light corps & perhaps a part of the Brigade of Cavalry will go into Washington County. It is not unlikely that in the course of the business a part of the troops will take a circuit by Pittsburgh—for the more places they can appear in without loss of time the better.
In adopting this plan the circumstance of much delay in crossing & recrossing water has weighed powerfully & the quiescent state of the Country renders the plan intirely safe. Boats however will be collected on both waters to facilitate mutual communication & support.
I received the letter you was so good as to write me on the road with those that accompanied it.
The rainy weather continues with short intervals of clear. The left wing has suffered from sickness but the right has been & continues remarkably healthy. The troops also continue to behave well. A Court Martial sits today to try one or two riotous fellows & one or two Marauders. The appointment of it has checked the licentious corps.
With the truest respect & attachment I have the honor to be Sir   Your obed serv
A Hamilton
PS Not many fugitives from Justice as yet.

The President of the UStates


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 5 November 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Philadelphia 5th. Novr. 1794
Dear Sir,
Since my last to you, I have received your several letters of the 25th. 26th. and 29th. of last month, & am glad to hear that the Troops continued to be in good health & spirits, notwithstanding the bad weather & the Roads; and that further indications of submission were likely to be manifested by the Insurgents.
I have not received the rout of either column of the army—nor a copy of the order establishing them, issued on the day of my departure from Bedford.
Upon enquiry, I find that it was copies only of Papers, that had been sent from the Secretary of State’s Office, the originals being adjudge Necessary for the Archives.
For want of a quorum in the Senate, Congress have not yet proceeded on business; and it is questionable, it seems, whether it will make a house to day, five members being wanting for this purpose, yesterday afternoon.
Bache (as I expected) has opened his batteries upon your motives for remaining with the Army. As the papers (I presume) are sent to you, I shall not repeat them. Although there are some late arrivals, the Gazettes have not, as yet, announced any thing new.
Mrs. Hamilton & your family were well yesterday. Mrs. Schuyler and Son (John) and daughter, are there, but talk of going away to day, or to morrow.
I am   Your Affect.
Go: Washington


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Tench Coxe, 8 November 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Coxe, Tench

Rostrave Camp [Pennsylvania] Novr. 8. 1794
Sir
As the Army will shortly be on the return from this Country, it is necessary to make an arrangement for the Supply. Mr Eli Williams will provide for the Virginia troops to Winchester, The Maryland troops to Williampsort, The Pensylvania Troops to Lancaster, The New Jersey troops to Trenton. The Quartermaster General will do the Same in his department. A provision remains to be made to furnish & Convey the troops from those points to their respective homes.
You will engage Carrington to take the Virginia troops at Winchester, Gale to take up those of Maryland at Williamsport Hunt of Trenton to take up those of New Jersey at that place & whomsoever you please to take up those of Pensylvania at Lancaster.
You will confer with the secretary of War & take in Concert the needful Steps. Mr. Woolcott will furnish the Money. No time is to be lost.
With Consideration I am   Your obedient Servt
Alex. Hamilton
Tench Coxe EsqrCommissioner of the Revenue


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James O’Hara, 8 November 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: O’Hara, James

Camp, Rostrave Township, November 8, 1794
Sir:
Information has been received that Mr. Elliott, one of the Contractors, has been lately killed by the Savages; and Mr. Williams, his partner, has represented that this, without the aid of your department, may embarrass the measures for furnishing and forwarding the supplies required by the Commander-in-Chief. As it is all-important that these supplies should be duly furnished and conveyed to the respective posts, I must request and advise that you will co-operate in the article of transportation as far as may be necessary. For this purpose you will understand yourself with the Agents of the Contractors, ascertain what they can or cannot do, and endeavor to supply what may be deficient. In doing this you will, of course, keep and furnish such a record and statement of the aid you give as will enable the United States to make the proper charges against the Contractors, who are bound by their contract to transport as well as to procure and issue the provisions. It is understood that in the course of the Campaign similar aids have been, from time to time, given by your department. Of these, also, the Treasury ought to have as accurate a view as is practicable; otherwise the public will have to pay doubly for transportation—first in the price of the rations to the contractors, and secondly, in the expense of that which you furnish in aid of them.
With consideration, etc., I am your obt. servant,
Alexander Hamilton.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 8 November 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Head Quarters Rostraver Township [Pennsylvania]November 8. 1794
Sir
Morgan with the whole of the light troops has crossed into Washington County. Dispositions of different corps are making to strike at once in the most disaffected scenes.
It appears evident that to wait for preliminary investigations to apprehend the guilty upon process would defeat the object & produce delay beyond the patience of the troops or the time allowed by the season for operation. With the advice of the district Atty the Commander in Chief has concluded to take hold of all who are worth the trouble in a more summary way, that is by the military arm & then to deliver them over to the disposition of the Judiciary. In the mean time all possible means are using to obtain evidence & accomplices will be turned against the others.
This step is directed by that principle of common law that every man may of right apprehend a Traitor.
I hope good objects will be found notwithstanding many have gone off. It is proved that Brackenridge did not subscribe ’till after the day & that he has been the worst of all scroundrels. The only question is how far the candour of the Government, owing to the use made of him by the Commissioners, might be compromitted?
The Commander in Chief is taking measures with a good propect of success to engage a competent corps to be stationed in the Country—a Regiment of Infantry & four troops of horse. The plan is to engage them for 9 Months, but a suit of Cloathing must be allowed.
Being not very well I am obliged to be brief.
With the truest respect & attachment   I have the honor to be, Sir   Your obed ser
A Hamilton
The President of the UStates


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Alexander Mackenzie, 9 November 1794
From: Mackenzie, Alexander
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Montreal Novr. 9th. 1794.
Sir
Agreeable to your request I will give you Some few remarks on my last expedition.

Having had no particular directions from the Company of course no promise on my part of undertaking such a jaunt. I left the Grand portage about the usual time for Arabasca, but previously had obtained permission to remain the summer inland with no other view than of employing that time in discovery. The Cause of my not consulting the Company was the ill usage I had received upon my return from my former Expedition. Upon my arrival as well as that of all the Canoes at Arabasca. I left Mr. R. McKenzie in charge of the principal post and went to winter at the Last of our settlements in the peace river or Unjegah Latitude 56°. 9” north Longitude 117°. 43” West from Greenwich.
In the spring after I sent off all the property from Arabasca I on the 9th. May 1793 took my departure in a North Canoe, accompanied by A. Mc.Kay, Six Canadians, and two young Indians up the peace river against a very strong current, in our route we were rather unfortunate in not meeting with Inhabitants till we had nearly got to the Mountains & come near the source of the river, and then we saw but three men with their families; they were well furnished with spears, daggers, bar Iron &ca. I prevailed with one of those men to come & guide us to the heighth of Land which he did; wishing to bring him further he deserted from us. The heighth of Land is only Seven hundred paces across; pass two small lakes & two small carrying places; from there we continued our route down a small river much embarrassed with wood rocks &ca, we broke our canoe lost all our Balls; we at last got into a large river & this in half a days time led us into a more considerable body of water; It was not before the third day from hence we met with Natives who were not very amicable at our first appearance; however, Peace being established, they gave us an account of the Country and informed us they got what european articles they had from the West by Land and that they did not know where this River emptied into the sea. I got some of them to conduct me to the next tribe; here I was convinced that the distance by the river which is very rapid, was great, and that I could not be able to perform it in the course of the season had I been better provided than I was; therefore I returned up the river according to the Indians directions to take the Route by which they procure their Goods, here I left my Canoe and the greatest part of what we had in her; Latitude 53°. North Longitude 122°. 43 West travelled fifteen days to get to the sea coast, there being many Islands I borrowed a Canoe from the Natives, wen⟨t⟩ about twenty leagues out amongst the Islands where ⟨I⟩ found the Latitude to be 52°. 23” Longitude 128, 15, the 22 July 1793. I returned by the way I went, and was ba⟨ck⟩ at our settlement the 24th. Augt.   I am Sir
Yrs.
Alex M, Kenzie


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Miller, 10 November 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Miller, Henry

Camp. Rostraver [Pennsylvania] Novr 10th 1794
sir
It appears to me adviseable that a seizure of the Stills of delinquent distillers should be made generally within the Township of Elizabeth in Alleghany County & within the Township lying immediately on the Monongalia River on the West Side thereof from  to the Virginia Line. In order to this it will be necessary to employ not only the Collectors of the Revenue heretofore appointed to act within the Counties for which they have been appointed, but also an additional number to be appointed for the purpose & to accompany the parties which will be sent to protect the operation. The Business on the West side of the Monongalia is committed to Genl Mathews who will afford all requisite aid & that in Elizabeth Township is under the Direction of  who will do the Same. You will take up the Waggons of the Army to Convey the Stills seized to proper points on the Monongalia, thence to be Sent to Fort Pitt. The officers who are to command the military parties may be Constituted officers of Inspection for the occasion. You will designate those who are to Superintend the Execution of this business in the different Scenes.
with great Consideration I am   Your obt. Servt
A. Hamilton
Henry Miller Esqrsupervisor


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 10 November 1794
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[November 10, 1794. On November 12, 1794, Oliver Wolcott, Jr., wrote to Smith: “Your letter of the 10th. instant covering a Contract dated the 10th. day of Oct. 1794 has in the absence of the Secretary of the Treasury been read by me.” Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 11 November 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Rostraver Township [Pennsylvania]November 11. 1794
Sir
I have the honor of your note of the 5 instant.
Tomorrow the measures for apprehending persons & seizing stills will be carried into effect. I hope there will be found characters fit for examples & who can be made so. Col Hamilton Sheriff is now at our quarters come to make a voluntary surrender of himself. It is not yet certain how much can be proved against him; but otherwise he is a very fit subject.
I observe what Mr. Bache is about. But I am the more indifferent to it as the experience has proved to me (however it may be in ways which I could not allege in my justification) that my presence in this quarter was in several respects not useless. And it is long since I have learnt to hold popular opinion of no value. I hope to derive from the esteem of the discerning and in internal consciousness of zealous endeavours for the public good the reward of those endeavours.
I propose, if no urgent reason to the contrary occurs, to leave this country for Philadelphia about the 15th instant and I shall lose no time in reaching it. Mean while I trust the business of my department will suffer no injury from my absence.
Before I go I will try to see that a good arrangement is made with regard to arms stores &c.
With true respect & affectionate attachment I have the honor to be   Sir   Your obedt ser
Alex Hamilton

P.S Poor Lenox has been on the torture so long & has lately received such unpleasant accounts that we have all advised him to return to Philadelphia.
The substitutes devised will guarrd against injury to the service. Intelligence having been received of some of the insurgents having embodied about Beaver Creek a plan is laid provisionally for giving them a stroke—the execution of which will be speedily attempted if nothing to the contrary occurs.

The President of the UStates


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Lee, 13 November 1794
From: Lee, Henry
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Nailer’s Farm, Pennsylvania, November 13, 1794. On November 13, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Lee: “I have received your Letter of this day.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Jeremiah Olney, 13 November 1794
From: Olney, Jeremiah
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Custom HouseDistrict of Providence 13th Novr. 1794.
Sir
At the Circuit Court held in this Town on the 7th Instant, the Grand Jury found bills of Indictment against Metcalf Bowler and Zebedee Hunt Junr., Masters of the Brigantine Mariah and Schooner Nancy, for departing from the Harbour of Newport on a Forreign Voyage, in Violation of the Embargo Act passed the 26th of March last. Capt. Hunt being arraigned, pled Guilty to the Charge. The Court fined him the moderate Sum of Forty Dollars and Cost of prossecution. Capt. Bowler being absent his Trial was put of untill June Term next.
I have the Honor to be very respectfully   Sir   Your Most Obed. Hum. Serve
Jereh. Olney Collr.
Alexander Hamilton Esqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 15 November 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Town of Washington [Pennsylvania] November 15. 1794.
Sir
I had the honor of writing to you three Days since by Mr. Vaughan. Nothing material has since occurred; except that a number of persons have been apprehended. Twenty of them are in confinement at this place—others have not yet arrived. Several of those in confinement are fit subjects for examples and it is probable from the evidence already collected & what is expected that enough for that purpose will be proved. The most conspicuous of these for character or crime are understood to be The Reverend John Corbly, Col. Crawford, Col John Hamilton, Thomas Sedgwick, David Lock, John Munn, John Laughery. The evidence has not yet fixed the situation of Col. Hamilton.
A warrant has been sent after Col. Gaddis of Fayette another very fit subject but from the lapse of time I fear he has escaped.

The bad spirit is evidently not subdued. Information is just received that within the last three Days a Pole has been erected about 16½ miles from this place on the road to Muddy Creek. measures are taking on the Subject.
But it is more and more apparent that for some considerable time to come a military force in this Country is indispensable. I presume the temporary one meditated will be accomplished.
Tomorrow I leave this place for Pittsburgh. If nothing extraordinary happens I shall leave that place for Philadelphia on the 19th. By that time every thing will have taken it’s shape.
With true respect & affect. attachment I have the honor to be   Sir   Your obed. Servant.
Alex Hamilton
The President ofthe U. States


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Jones, 16 November 1794
From: Jones, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Hampton, Virginia, November 16, 1794. On December 20, 1794, Oliver Wolcott, Jr., wrote to Jones and referred to “your letter of Nov. 16th. to the Secy of the Treasury.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Knox, 17 November 1794
From: Knox, Henry
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Philadelphia 17 Novr 1794
My dear sir
By the arrangement of the New Contract, a Commissary will be required. I know not of any person in whose integrity I would have more confidence than Major I Craig of Fort Pitt provided he would repair to Fort Washington. Will you consider of this point, and if you approve, will you offer it to him? No time can be lost upon this subject.
Mr Jay will satisfactorily arrange all the points of dispute between Great Britain & the US. How happy are we! His communications are to the 14th Sept.
Yours affectionly
Colo Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Miller, 17 November 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Miller, Henry

Pittsburgh November 17th 1794
Sir
It has already been settled that an Office of Inspection is to be opened in each of the counties of this Survey. It remains to settle what is to be done with regard to unpaid arrears. As it has so happened that Offices have not been regularly opened in some of the Counties which would involve legal difficulties in the collection of arrears, and as that collection if extended to the arrears for the whole time, would occasion a burthen greater than could probably be borne without real distress; it appears to me adviseable to require the payment of the duty in arrear only for the year which ended the first of July last.
In the adjustment of this arrear the rate of duty per annum according to the capacity of the still appears to be at this time the only legal & practicable rule with regard to those who did not enter their stills & avail themselves of some other of the options allowed by law.
It has been much insisted upon, that this part of the Country could not without oppression pay the duty in cash. The supply of the Western Army enables us to accommodate in this particular, an option may therefore be either to pay in cash or in Whiskey. The whiskey to be delivered by the party paying at the place where the Office of Inspection for the County is kept, unless where it is most convenient both to the party & to the Public that it be delivered at some other place to be agreed upon between the Inspector of the Revenue for the survey and the Agent for procuring Whiskey for the Army, who is Prestly Neville Esqr. The whiskey received in payment is to be delivered to the said Prestley Neville, whose receipt for it will be accepted at the Treasury as a remittance for the amount. Mr. Neville will receive it at the place of delivery and provide for its transportation to where it is wanted.
The price at which whiskey is to be received, is three Shillings & Six pence Pennsylvania currency per gallon.
With consideration & Esteem   I am &c.
Alexander Hamilton
The Supervisor of the Revenue


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 17 November 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Pittsburgh November 17. 1794
Sir
I wrote to you two days since by express from Washington. The judiciary corps with myself arrived here last Evening. The list of prisoners has been very considerably increased, probably to the amount of 150 but it is not yet so digested as to be forwarded. Governor Lee just informs me that he has received a letter from Marietta advising him of the apprehending of John Holcroff the reputed Tom the Tinker & one Wright a notorious offender.
Subsequent intelligence shews that there is no regular assemblage of the fugitives where it is supposed—there are only small vagrant parties in that quarter affording no point of Attack.
Every thing is urging on for the return of the troops. The engagement of a corps to remain here goes on, it is said, well.
With perfect respect & true attachment I have the honor to be   Sir   Yr. Obed ser
A Hamilton
The President of the UStates


Title: Examination of Hugh Henry Brackenridge, [18–19 November 1794]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To:

[Pittsburgh, November 18–19, 1794]
Early next morning, a subpena was read to me, from judge Peters, commanding me before him, at his chamber, to give testimony, touching all such matters as should be enquired of me. I considered this as, in fact, an examination touching myself; and that, on the opinion formed from this, was to depend my being or not being arrested.
I attended the judge, and was referred by him to secretary Hamilton, for examination. I was received by Hamilton, with that countenance, which a man will have, when he sees a person, with regard to whom his humanity and sense of justice struggles; he would have him saved, but is afraid he must be hanged;—was willing to treat me with civility, but was embarrassed with a sense, that, in a short time, I must probably stand in the predicament of a culprit, and be in irons. He began, by asking me some general questions, with regard to any system or plan, within my knowledge, of overthrowing the government. I had known of nothing of the kind. After a number of general questions, to which I had to answer in the negative, I proposed putting an end to that, by giving him a narrative of every thing I did know. It was agreed; and he began to write. I gave him the outlines of the narrative I have given in this publication, until I came to that particular, where, after the burning Neville’s house, I represented the people calling upon Bradford and Marshall to come forward, and support what was done, under the pain of being treated as Neville himself had been. At this the secretary laid down his pen, and addressed himself to me; Mr. Brackenridge, said he, I observe one leading trait in your account, a disposition to excuse the principal actors; and before we go further, I must be candid, and inform you of the delicate situation in which you stand; you are not within the amnesty; you have not signed upon the day; a thing we did not know until we came upon this ground, I mean into the western country; and though the government may not be disposed to proceed rigorously, yet it has you in its power; and it will depend upon the candour of your account, what your fate will be. My answer was, I am not within the amnesty, and am sensible to the extent of the power of the government; but were the narrative to begin again, I would not change a single word. I went on. Having passed through the circumstances of the marshal and Neville being privy to my giving my opinion to Black and Hamilton, on the effect of the writs of subpœna against delinquent distillers, and Neville requesting me to go to the Mingo meeting-house, my examination was adjourned; Mr. Hamilton being called upon to dinner; and I was desired to attend in the afternoon.
I came home; but declined dining with general Lee that day, though pressed by several messages. I could not bear to shew myself with that company, in the doubtful predicament in which I stood.
At three o’clock I returned to my examination; Mr. Hamilton entering the room where I waited for him, appeared to have been reflecting, and said, “Mr. Brackenridge your conduct has been horribly misrepresented.” I saw that he never before heard the least of my being solicited by Neville the younger, to go to the meeting at Mingo Creek, but having just dined in company with Neville, at the house of major Craig, where I was then examined, he had asked Neville, and he had acknowledged it. This is conjecture.
I went on to give an account of the Mingo Creek meeting. The secretary appeared not satisfied. “Mr. Brackenridge,” said he, “you must know we have testimony extremely unfavourable to you, of speeches made at this meeting; in particular your ridiculing of the executive.” I saw that some fool had misunderstood, and had been giving account of what I had deduced from the lenity of the President, in the case of the Presqu’isle establishment, and my introducing general Knox and the Seneca Indian, Obeal, or Cornplanter, making speeches. I was extremely hurt to think, that, after I had been called upon, in the manner I was to go forward on that occasion, I should be at the mercy of the accounts of persons who did not understand me, and obliged to answer the pleasantry I had found necessary to use, to carry off their minds, for a time, from the object they were upon, until I saw them better disposed to hear what I had farther to say. My answer was, “Five persons were chosen to go with me to that meeting; for the express purpose of bearing testimony of what I should say let these be called upon. Is it reasonable I should be at the mercy of the misconceptions, or a voluntary misrepresentation of weak or prejudiced individuals?” He was silent. I went on giving an account of the town meeting of Pittsburgh. I stated it, as moved by me, that we should march and affect to join the people at Braddock’s fields. I saw the secretary pause at this, and sink into a deep reflection. It staggered him. Was it any more, said I, than what Richard the second did, when a mob of 100,000 men assembled on Blackheath? the young prince adressed them, put himself at their head, and said, What do you want, gentleman? I will lead you on.

My narrative now continued. After some time the secretary observed, “My breast begins to ach, we will stop to night; we will resume it tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock.” I withdrew, but was struck with his last expression. I was at a loss to know whether his breast ached for my sake, or from the writing; but disposed to construe every thing unfavourable, I supposed it was for my sake, and that he saw I must be arrested.
Next morning general Lee made an apology to Mrs. Brackenridge, that for the sake of retirement, and to be in a less central part of the town, he was about to withdraw to other quarters, with some part of his family. I considered this as owing to the delicacy of his feelings, that he wished to be out of the way, and not a witness of the circumstance of one with whom he had been acquainted in juvenile years, sinking into a melancholy situation just under his eye. I had taken it for granted that he had received a hint from Mr. Hamilton, of what was to take place.
Waiting on the secretary, at 9 o’clock, my examination recommenced. In the course of the narrative, his countenance began to brighten, and having finished the history, there was an end. “Mr. Brackenridge,” said he, “in the course of yesterday I had uneasy feelings, I was concerned for you as for a man of talents; my impressions were unfavourable; you may have observed it. I now think it my duty to inform you, that not a single one remains. Had we listened to some people, I do not know what we might have done. There is a side to your account; your conduct has been horribly misrepresented, owing to misconception. I will announce you in this point of view to governor Lee, who represents the executive. You are in no personal danger. You will not be troubled even by a simple inquisition by the judge; what may be due to yourself with the public, is another question.”
In so delicate a case, where life had been fought by insidious men; and where, what I felt with more sensibility, my hopes of estimation in the world, were likely to be blasted, at least for a time, it may easily be supposed, that no word escaped me, or will ever be forgotten.
My sensibility had been greatly wounded, when I waited on judge Peters with the narrative to sign it, as directed by Mr. Hamilton. It was with difficulty, I could write my name. I cursed the circumstance of having to write it five times, to the five different sheets of paper, of which my narrative consisted. I returned to my house with different feelings from those I had for a long time before.


Title: Report of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, [18 November 1794]
From: Commissioners of the Sinking Fund,Adams, John
To:

[Philadelphia, November 18, 1794Communicated on November 19, 1794]
The vice President of the United States and President of the Senate, the Chief Justice, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney General respectfully report to Congress as follows:
That pursuant to the act entitled “An Act, making provision for the reduction of the Public Debt” and in conformity to resolutions agreed upon by them and severally approved by the President of the United States, they have since their report dated the sixteenth of december 1793, caused purchases of the said debt to be made through the agency of Samuel Meredith, to the amount of One hundred and thirty nine thousand and seventy-seven dollars and eight eight cents, for which there have been paid in Specie One hundred thousand and sixty one dollars and seventy six cents.
That pursuant to the act entitled “an act supplementary to the act making provision for the debt of the United States” and in conformity to resolutions agreed upon by them and severally approved by the President of the United States, they have also caused purchases of the said debt to be made subsequent to their said report of the sixteenth day of december 1793, to the amount of One hundred and six thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars and thirty seven cents, for which there have been paid eighty five thousand eight hundred and thirty two dollars and ninety one cents in specie.
That the documents accompanying this report marked B, C, D & E, shew the aforesaid purchases generally and in detail, including the places where, the times when, the prices at which and the persons of whom, the purchases were made.
That the documents marked A, shew the proceedings of the accounting Officers of the Treasury in respect to the settlement of an account for the expenditure of fifty thousand dollars in purchases, which were stated in our former report, at the date of which the said settlement had not been completed.
That the purchases now and heretofore reported amount together to two millions two hundred and sixty five thousand and twenty two dollars & fifty seven cents in Stock, for which there have been paid in Specie, one million five hundred and eighty one thousand three hundred and twenty three dollars and sixty seven cents, as will be more particularly seen by the document marked F.
On behalf of the Board
John Adams
Philadelphia Novemr. 18th: 1794.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 19 November 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, November 19, 1794. “It appears by the enclosed receipt that Mr. Joel Gibbs has dld.…132 Hats for wh he is to be paid at the rate of 102 cents ⅌ hat. I have the honor to request that a Wart. for 134 Drs 64/100 may be issued in his favor.…”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Jay, 19 November 1794
From: Jay, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

London 19. Nov. 1794
My dear Sir
My Task is done—whether Finis coronat opus, the President Senate and Public will decide. This Letter goes by the Packet, and the Treaty with it. Some parts of it require Elucidation to common Readers. I have not Time for comments. Lord Grenville is anxious to dismiss the Packet. If this Treaty fails, I dispair of another. If satisfactory, care should be taken that public opinion be not misled respecting it— for this Reason the sooner it is ratified and published, the better. I really think the good Disposition of this Country should be cherished. I came here in the moment of Exultation and Triumph on account of Lord Howe’s Victory. From that Day to this I have experienced no change in Sentiments or conduct relative to the negociation. I must tho’ not without Reluctance conclude—not being fit for a winters voyage I shall stay here ’till Spring—indeed I shall want Repairs before I am quite fit for any voyage. God bless you.
Yours
John Jay


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 19 November 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

Pittsburgh November 19. 17947 o Clock in the Morng
Sir
I wrote you the day before yesterday by express. Nothing material remains to be said. The army is generally in motion homeward; the Virginia line by way of Morgan Town to Winchester &c. The Maryland by way of Union Town to Williamsport &c. The Pensylvania & New Jersey by the old Pensylvania route to Bedford. The Judiciary is industrious in prosecuting the examinations of prisoners among whom there is a sufficient number of proper ones for examples & with sufficient evidence. Col Gaddis has been brought in.
With perfect respect & true attachment   I have the honor   Yr obed st
A Hamilton
P In five Minutes I set out for Philadelphia.

The President


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Randall, 22 November 1794
From: Randall, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Annapolis, November 22, 1794. On November 27, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Randall: “Agreeably to the request contained in your letter of the 22d instant.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Edward Carrington, 23 November 1794
From: Carrington, Edward
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Richmond, November 23, 1794. On December 2, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Carrington: “Your letter of the 23rd of November is this moment received.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Knox, 24 November 1794
From: Knox, Henry
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia] Monday 24 Nov 1794. 1/2 past three oClockP.M.
My dear Hamilton
Among other reasons for wishing your return is Mrs Hamiltons earnest desire.
It seems that she has had, or has been in danger of a miscarriage, which has much alarmed her. But Doctor Khun by whom she is attened with Doctor Stephens, Assures that she is in no danger. However as she is extremely desirous of your presence in order to tranquilize her this note is transmited by the Presidents request.
I am my dear Sir   Your affectionate friend
HK


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 25 November 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

T. D: R: O: Novembr. 25th 1794
Sir
The state of information in the War & Treasury Departments has rendered it necessary to employ Col: Francis Nicholls to Superintend generally the supply & accommodation of the Pennsylva. division of the Militia Army from Lancasr. to their homes. He will depart on this service immediately, & as he may have occasion to make some disbursements of Cash, I have to request that you will advance to him the sum of two Thousand Dollars.
I have the Honor to be &ca.
T. Coxe C: R:
The Secy. of the Treasy.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 27 November 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, November 27, 1794. Requests “that a remittance of seven or eight thousand Dolls. may be made to Geo: Gale Esqr. Supervr. of Maryland for the purpose of supplying with provisions &c. the Maryld Division of the Militia Army returning from the Westward.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 27 November 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, November 27, 1794. “Mr. Mathew Spillard the contractor for furnishing Rations at the posts of Philada. represents that his accounts have been settled the 30 of Septemr. Last. That he has continued furnishing the rations since that period & wishes to have an advance of three hundred Dollars.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Ellery, 27 November 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ellery, William

[Philadelphia, November 27, 1794. On December 14, 1794, Ellery wrote to Hamilton: “I acknowledge the receipt of your two letters of the 27th. of the last month.” Letters not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas FitzSimons, [27 November 1794]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: FitzSimons, Thomas

[Philadelphia, November 27, 1794)
Dr. Sir,
Seeing the Debates on the subject of Democratic Societies I called at your house to state some facts.
It is true that the opposition to the Excise laws began from causes foreign to Democratic societies, but it is well ascertained by proof in the course of Judiciary investigations that the insurrection immediately is to be essentially attributed to one of those Societies sometimes called the Mingo Creek Society—sometimes the Democratic Society. An early & active member of it commanded the first attack on Neville’s House. Another active member of that society, McFarlane, the second attack. Benjamin Parkinson, the President, & several other members of it seem to have directed the second attack as a Committee.
This may be asserted as founded upon good proof and information recently received, though it would not be consistent with decorum to name me. Make what use you please of this, & communicate it to other friends.
Yrs truly
A Hamilton
PhiladNovember 27. 1794.
Thos. Fitzsimmons Esq.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Lincoln, 27 November 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lincoln, Benjamin

Treasury Department November 27th 1794
Sir,
I have found it necessary, in order to provide for the punctual payment of the Allowances to fishing Vessels, which will become due on the 31st of the ensuing month  to authorise the Collectors of the several Districts in Massachusetts to draw on you, when the funds in their hands shall be inadequate to discharge the demands upon them.
The Collectors who may have occasion to resort to this resource have been instructed to transmit their Signatures to you, and to furnish Weekly returns therein, accurately describing the drafts which they may issue which are to be according to the form hereto annexed.
As a Check upon the Collectors, I request you to furnish me Weekly with a Schedule of the bills which shall be presented for payment—and none which shall not be presented prior to the first day of March next are to be paid, until they shall have been previously notified to me, & the payment specially authorised.
To enable you to face these payments in case the funds accruing in your Office should prove inadequate, you may draw upon the Office of Discount and Deposit in Boston for a sum not exceeding Forty Thousand Dollars—a credit to that amount having been opened with the said Office in your favor, to be replaced by you, out of duties on Import and Tonnage, as they shall accrue in your Office.
It will be necessary to an orderly Settlement of the Accounts at the Treasury, that you Keep a separate account of the transaction with the Office of Discount and Deposit.
I am with great consideration   Sir,   Your Obedient Servant
A Hamilton
Benjamin Lincoln EsquireCollector,Boston


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jeremiah Olney, 27 November 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Olney, Jeremiah

Treasury Department November 27th 1794
Sir
I have to request, that you will retain Sufficient funds in your hands to discharge the Allowances to fishing Vessels, which will become due in your District on the 31st of the ensuing Month. You will therefore pay these allowances agreeably to the instructions heretofore given for that purpose.
I request however, that you will immediately furnish me with an estimate of the sum, which will be required, in order that I may regulate future draughts of the Treasurer accordingly.
I am with consideration   Sir   Your most Obedient Servant
A Hamilton
Jeremiah Olney EsquireCollector of Providence


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Lamb, 29 November 1794
From: Lamb, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

New York 29. November 1794
Sir
I acknowledge the receipt of your favour of the 22d. instant respecting the articles, seized on board the French Ship the Favorite; and agreeably to your directions, have ordered them to be restored.
At the time the seizure was made the Favorite, having been totally dismantled, her crew sent on board other ships of war, and her sails, rigging, and other materials, having been sold at public auction, she was considered as a Hulk, otherwise the event would not have taken place.
With respect to the charge, That the officers of the Customs had pulled down the national flag on board of the abovementioned vessel, and hoisted another in its place; it is groundless; as will appear by the papers transmitted to the Secretary of State by Mr. Harrison, the District Attorney.
I am with great respect Sir &c.
John Lamb.


Title: Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs in Massachusetts, 29 November 1794
From: Treasury Department,Hamilton, Alexander
To: Collectors of the Customs in Massachusetts

Treasury Department, Nov. 29th 1794.
Sir,
I have to request, that you will retain in your hands a sufficient sum of the monies arising from the duties on Imports and Tonnage for the purpose of discharging the Allowances to Fishing Vessels which will become due in your District on the 31st of December ensuing, and which are to be paid agreeably to the instructions heretofore given for that purpose. If the funds accruing in your office should fall short of the amount required, you will pay the deficiency by drafts, according to the inclosed form on Benjamin Lincoln Esquire Collector of Boston, in which case it will be necessary, that you transmit your Signature to the said Collector, and furnish him with Weekly statements, accurately describing therein the drafts issued. Copies of these Statements are also to be regularly forwarded to this Office.
With consideration, I am Sir,   Your Obedient Servant,
A Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 30 November 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury DepartmentRevenue-office Novemr. 30th. 1794
Sir
It appears from Inspection of the report of the committee of the Representatives upon the ways and means that they estimated the new Revenues of 1794 to produce as follows.

1st The revenue on carriages

150,000

2dly On Stamps, which was not laid by law 100,000 Dollars.

—

3dly On Sales by auction

100,000

4thly on Tobacco and Snuff—the last of which only was laid by law 100,000 Dollars
}
—

5thly on loaf and lump Sugars

50,000

6thly on licences to foreign spirits and wines

100,000

The above Revenues not being concocted at the Treasury, I have not the details of the Estimates, nor are any returns yet received, by which their respective produce can be more certainly stated. It is reasonable to suppose that the licences under the 6th head having been confined to the Venders of foreign Spirits by an alteration of the plan of the Committee, the expected Revenue may not be collected.
The returns of the Spirits distilled from foreign materials for during the year ending the 30th June 1794, amg. only Dolls

to
174,347

The returns to be received may amount to
 35,653

210,000

In 1792 entire the gross Revenue on Spirits from foreign materials was
354,000

In 1793 entire the gross revenue on Spirits from foreign materials was about
240,000

The fluctuations in the ownership, and agriculture of the Sugar Colonies, and of the intercourse with them, place the supplies of the materials for the manufacture of this spirit upon a footing admitting only of conjecture.
As much duty on Domestic Spirits however, as 400,000 Dolls may accrue in 1795 if the laws can be effectually executed. It is to be observed that the high price of grain has diminished the distillery therefrom, in some of the States, and that fruit is an uncertain Material.
It may be remarked upon the whole that as the country is not only increasing in consumers, but in expensive consumers, and in ability to purchase, the duties on wines, and foreign and domestic distilled Spirits are not likely to fall off materially.
With great respect, Sir,   Your most obedient Servant
Tench CoxeCommissr. of the Revenue
The Secretaryof the Treasury


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Quincy Adams, 1 December 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Adams, John Quincy

Treasury DepartmentDecember 1st 1794
(Duplicate)
Sir
The United States have funds of some consequence in the hands of our Commissioners at Amsterdam, over and above what may be required for approaching payments. The Situation of Holland according to the last advices, leaves me not without disquietude on this account; for bidding the negotiation of bills upon that Country without great sacrifice. I have therefore directed the Treasurer to draw upon those Commissioners in favour of Thomas Pinckney Esquire our Minister at London for a considerable part of the Surplus in their hands of which I request you to apprise them—not having time to write to them by this opportunity.
But besides the amount of the bill in favour of Mr. Pinckney, the United States will have a sum not unimportant in the hands of the Commissioners. I beg your attention to this & that in case of extremity you will concert with them the best means of securing it. Two modes occur as most obvious—one to remit to Mr. Pinckney in London—the other to invest in the funds of the United States.
I feel great consolation in your being on the Spot to aid our Commissioners in taking care of the Interests of our Country. On their integrity and prudence I have also the greatest reliance.
With respectful consideration & true esteem   I have the honor to be   Sir,   Your very Obedient Servant
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams Junr. EsquireMinister at the Hague


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Edward Carrington, 1 December 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Carrington, Edward

[Philadelphia, December 1, 1794. On December 12, 1794, Carrington wrote to Hamilton: “I have been favored with yours of the 1st. Instant.” Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Frederick A. C. Muhlenberg, 1 December 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Muhlenberg, Frederick A. C.

Philadelphia December 1st1794
Sir
I beg leave through you to make known to the House of Representatives—That I have signified to The President of the UStates my intention to resign my office of Secretary of the Treasury on the last day of January next. I make this communication in order that an opportunity may be given previous to that Event, to institute any further proceeding which may be contemplated, if an be, in consequence of the inquiry during the last session into the State of this Department.
With perfect respect   I have the honor to be   Sir   Your most Obedt & hum ser
The Honorable The Speaker of the House of Representatives


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to the President and Directors of the Bank of New York, 1 December 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: President and Directors of the Bank of New York

[Treasury Department, December 1, 1794. Henry W. Domett states that on this date Hamilton wrote to the president and directors of the Bank of New York asking that the bank lend one hundred thousand dollars to the United States. Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to the President and Directors of the Bank of North America, 1 December 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: President and Directors of the Bank of North America

Treasury Department, December 1, 1794. This letter is the same as that which Hamilton wrote to the president and directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania on December 1, 1794.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to the President and Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania, 1 December 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: President and Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania

Treasury Department December 1st 1794
Gentlemen
A plan for the Redemption of the debt of the United States on more comprehensive principles than have been hitherto adopted, may be expected to be shortly under the consideration of the House of Representatives. The practicability of such a plan may be materially connected with the answer that shall be given to the following Inquiry.
Would it be convenient to the Bank of Pennsylvania to make an annual loan of one hundred thousand Dollars for the term of five Years; that is to say a Loan of one hundred thousand Dollars for the term of one Year to be reimbursed and renewed annually for five Successive Years. The Interest to be five per Cent per Annum?

It will be readily understood that the Loan at no one time could exceed one hundred thousand Dollars.
In proposing the question under the shape of an annual Loan rather than of one to continue for the whole term of five Years, I am influenced by the opinion that Banks ought cautiously to go into the business of permanent Loans or Loans of any considerable duration.
It will be seen that I do not propose a Contract, but only ask an opinion of the present Directors how far it may comport with the ability, convenience and policy of Your Institution, to come in aid of the Government in the way suggested. It would not be expected that the loan for one year should be accompanied by an engagement to renew it another; for this would be equivalent to a stipulation for the whole term. A view of what would be probably convenient is all that is desired.
The object is one which affecting strongly the interest and wishes of the Community, cannot but make a correspondent impression on the dispositions of Your Board. A similar inquiry has been extended to other Banks.
I request a Speedy reply.
With great consideration & esteem I have the honor to be   Gentlemen   Your Obedient Servant
Alexander HamiltonSecy of the Treasy
The President & Directors ofthe Bank of Pennsylvania.