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

            Sir.
            Philadelphia January 7th 1800.

          I have received your letter of the 2d. instant relative to the claim of Mr. Davidson for the pay of Capt. Bishops company. The history of the business from the beginning is this. In August last Lieutenant Evans of Capt Bishops company sent the pay rolls to me for the month of July with an order at the bottom of the pay roll to pay the amount 470 54/100 dollars to Neill and Smith, merchants of this City. this mode of payment was new to me—I Consulted the accountant, who advised me that he thought the order would hold the officer accountable but I was not satisfied on the subject, and drew out formal accountable receipts for Lieutenant Evans to sign, and enclosed them to him in a letter, at the same time I paid Neill & Smith the money, which they remitted to Lieutenant Evans, when the money arrived at Winchester, it seems that Captain Bishop disavowed Lieutenant Evans’s agency in the business, and although he was absent when the Musters were made out and Certified, yet he insisted on signing the receipts which were intended for Lt Evans & made in his name (See Evans’s letter herewith). Bishop did sign the receipts & sent them to me, but as they were not intended for him I had to return them and procure from him others which were more Consistent with the transaction.
          In October while at Trenton Mr. Davidson Came and presented a claim for the pay of Captain Bishops Company for August and September. he held the receipts of the individuals for these two months, on what is Commonly Called a receipt Roll—he brought Colonel Parkers letter stating that he (Davidson) had made advances, by his advice, to releive the necessities of Bishops men, and was very urgent in his demand.
          Being Greatly harrassed at the time by various applications, I immediately referred the business to Lieutenant Meminger who had just been appointed paymaster to the 2d. Regiment of A & Egrs. Mr. Davidson Could not wait for the money but retired leaving his muster and pay Rolls with me for examination and his receipts with Neill & Smith for Collection. In the mean time I examined the rolls, asscertained the Amount, and paid it in mass with other Companies to Lieutenant Meminger the paymaster. About this time Capt Bishop arrived with his company at Bristol and Meminger prepared to pay them off, & I notified Lt Meminger that a claim for their pay was in the hands of Neill & Smith which ought to be attended to.
          It appears by Lieutenant Memingers answer to my enquiry (a copy of which is herewith enclosed) that he did not neglect to call Captain Bishops attention to the subject when he went to Bristol to pay the men—But that Captain Bishop did not arrive until nearly all the Men were paid off, and that he then agreed to collect the money from his men and reimburse Mr Davidson. If this has not been done it will be proper that Captain Bishop should attend at the next payment, and see that his men reimburse the money. I do not see how Mr Davidson can obtain it unless it be through the Agency of Captain Bishop in Concert with that of Lt Meminger the paymaster.
          Dr. Philips shall be settled with agreeably to your wishes.
          Lieut. Meminger informs me that an order has issued directing all muster and pay Rolls of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers, to be sent to Captain Williamson at New York—he is therefore desirous to know what part (if any,) he is to take in the payment of the Regiment, or whether the said rolls are to be transmitted by Mr Williamson to him. I rather think he has misapprehended the object of the order, and shall be obliged, if you will favor me with, an explanation of it.
          I have the honor to be with the greatest respect Sir your most obt Sert

            C: Swan PM Genl

          General Hamilton New York


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 7 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth

            Sir,
            N.Y. Jany. 7th. 1800

          I send you the Inclosed is the copy of a Letter from Lieutt. Gover which I send you that you may take the necessary steps for apprehending the Deserter of whom he speaks which he mentions when similar cases have occurred under my command I have not allowed stipulations to be made by deserters previous to their delivering themselves up, but have had them tried the  by Courts-Martial who generally sentence them to some punishment milder than that of Corporal
           General Pinckney


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Elijah Paine, 7 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Paine, Elijah

            Sir,
            New York January 7th. 1800

          I have with pleasure received your letter of 31st December recommending Captn. Woodward as Brigade Major. when that appointment shall take place his pretensions shall be duly considered with those of other Officers.
          with Respect & esteem
           Mr Elijah Paine


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Gover, 7 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Gover, Robert

            Sir,
            January N York. 7th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the 18th December, and have informed General Pinckney of its contents who will that he may make whatever arrangement the thinks proper with regard to Lee
          with true considertn I am Sir
           Lieutt. Gover


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 7 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            New York January 7th 1800

          It is my wish I have concluded that Colonel Ogden should shall be detached this Winter from the Brigade for the purpose of assisting the Adjutant General in framing regulations for the army. I request therefore that you will take the necessary steps to meet this arrangement give him permission to be absent
          with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Servt.
          Colonel Smith


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Heth, 7 January 1800
From: Heth, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Richmond January 7th. 1800

          my absence from this place for some days has prevented my reporting to you on the 28th. ultimo, which I trust you will pardon
          I have the Honor to be very respectfully your Hble Servant

            Jo. W. Heth, Captn.
            3d. U.S. Regt.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William C. C. Claiborne, 7 January 1800
From: Claiborne, William C. C.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philadelphia Jany 7th. 1800

          I have received your polite Letter of the 3rd Inst., on the subject of Daniel Jones’s exchange; it shall immediately be forwarded, to the friends of Jones, who I well know, will, remember with Gratitude, the attention you have been pleased to pay, to their Requests.
          I have the honor to be Sir, With Sentiments the most Respectful Yo: Mo: Ob. hble servt.

            William C. C. Claiborne

           Majr. General Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 8 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            NY. Jan. 8. 1800

          Upon recurring to your letter the arrangement of relative rank which you last transmitted me and which has received my sanction I do not find in it the name of Lieutenant How. He received and accepted a his appointment on the fifth of August last, and will rank among the Second Lieutenants according to the date of that appointment—I know not whether any appointment has taken place since—You will be pleased to inform me
           Col. Ogden


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Brock, 8 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Brock, Joseph

            Sir,
            New York January 8th. 1800

          I have received your letter of December the 1st with the inclosed monthly return, for the future you will forward all returns to the Adjutant General.
          Application has been made to the proper departments to furnish you with Cloathing and additional sum of money for the Recruiting Service provided you have not received them since the date of your letter
          with true consideration &c &c
          Captn. Brock


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Josias Carvel Hall, 8 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hall, Josias Carvel

            Sir,
            New York feby. 1 Jany. 8th. 1800

          I have recd. your letter of Jany. 6th. with the enclosed arrangement of the Officers of your Regiment, which is approved and returned to you. Levi Hillary is placed as fifth 2d. Lieutenant, that being the grade to which he was appointed, in case of his acceptance, by an arrangement of the War Department—
          With—
          Colo. Hall—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 8 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Tousard, Lewis

            Sir,
            NY. Jany. 8th. 1800

          Upon receiving recurrence to your letter of the first of June I find you mention your having ordered thirty five thirty two pounders, and one twenty four remove to be removed to New Port. I understand by from this that passage that these pieces of Artillery are all placed on the different fortifications which defend the harbor of Rhode Island—You will please to inform me whether it is so, and likewise how the in what proportion the pieces are distributed to the different posts
          Major Tousarde—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 8 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir,
            New York January 8th. 1800—

          I have received a letter dated Decr. 1st 1799 from Captain Brock who is stationed at Stanton Virginia informing me that his men are suffering very much for the want of Cloathing. I therefore wish you to forward him immediately the requisite Cloathing should he not have received any subsequent to the date of his letter
          with true consideration
          Mr Hodgdon


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 8 January 1800
From: Hodgdon, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philadelphia, 8th. January, 1800.

          Last evening I received your letter of the 3d. instant. The embarrassments and delay consequent on our not being able to procure suitable white Cloth for Overalls is I trust well Known to you. When all expectation of obtaining it was at an end, and the season pressed an immediate supply, Coloured ones were ordered; and those were on the way when Colonel Read wrote his letter of information to you—they must have been with him shortly after.
          With respect and esteem, I am, Sir, Your most obedient Servant,

            Samuel Hodgdon

          Major General Alexr. Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Silas Clark, Stephen Twist, and Nehemiah Torrey, 8 January 1800
From: Clark, Silas,Twist, Stephen,Torrey, Nehemiah
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Independence, Castle Island, January 8, 1800

          We presume with Confidence to inform your Honour; that we  deeply regrett our not being permitted to wear some token of Mourning for the late Melancholly & affecting Death of our Illustrious Commander in Chief; Whose unexampled Military Atchievments, Wisdom, Prudence & Patriotism, Induced us Cheerfully to engage under his Banner for the Support of our excellent Constitution & Government; & to Repell all  Foreign & Domestick Invders—
          And while we behold every Class of Citizens from the highest Grade to the lowest peasant in the habiltaments of Mourning, & that Sanctioned, by a particular Act of Congress; & ourselves being excluded, touches our feelings  most sensibly, in not being noticed by the President, nor in the  General Orders, on that  affecting  & mournful Occasion—
          We are not Ignorant Sir, that the Army in General are Composed of the lower Rank of the human  Species; but we further presume that your Honour will allow, that numbers of them, will never forget the Memory of so tryed a Patriot, Statesman & beloved Commander, whose Eminent virtues & Services ought ever to be gratefully remembered by every  American (whither Soldier or Citizen) until the last Shock of time, shall bury the nations of the World in undistinguished Ruin—
          We expect not Sir, to be the only Soldiers in the Army, who  will address you on this Melancholly Occasion; & we hope not to be the last that will attempt the  painful task; Should you think us presumptuous in Asking Such honors for ourselves & Brother   Soldiers, be pleased Sir, to pardon  the impropriety; & forgive our feeble attempt to address on the Solemn     & affecting Subject—
          We are Sir with the most profound Respect & Esteem your ever faithful Soldiers

            Fort Independence Castle Island Jany 8th. 1800

            Silas Clark
            Stepn Twist
            Nehh Torrey
            Serjeants of Capt. Leml Gatess Company 2d Regt. of Artts. & Engineers


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Williamson, 9 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Williamson, Benjamin

            Sir,
            N.Y. Jany. 9th. 1800

          I am authorised by the Secy. of War to allow you an Asst. in your office, to be taken from any of the Cavalry Officers, not in actual service, who may be willing to associate with you in that capacity. The extra allowance of an Asst. is not to exceed 24 Dolls. per month, which is to exclude him from any claim for travelling expences—
          W—
          Capt Williamson Dep P.M.G.


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

            Sir,
            NY Jan. 9. 1800

          I enclose to you a letter from Captain Chandler offering a resignation of his commission.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Chandler, 9 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Chandler, Thomas

            Sir:
            New York Jany. 9th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the twenty sixth of December.
          It rests with the President to determine on the acceptance of resignations; and your letter has been sent to the War Department for the purpose of being laid before him. As soon as The result, when known, shall be communicated to you.
          W—
          Captain Chandler—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 9 January 1800
From: Morris, Staats
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort McHenry 9 January 1800

          Two men of my Company having been disqualified for the Service by disease, as will appear by the enclosed certificate of Doctor Scanlan, I take the liberty of requesting that they may be discharged
          A private of Captain Bruff’s Company by the name of Lawrence was some time since left in confinement at this post by Lt. Muhlenberg said to have been by your directions. The charge is for desertion—I would thank you Sir for your orders relative to his case and I am with the highest respect & regard Sir Your Obedt. Servt.

            Staats Morris
            Capt. Commdg

           Majr. Genl. Hamilton Commandr. in chief of the Army of the United States


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Hyde, 10 January 1800
From: Hyde, Charles
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philadelphia 10th. January 1800

          I have the honor to inform you that on the 9th. Instant, I found a Deserter from the first Regiment of Infantry, employed as a Servant at the City Tavern here—his name is Morris Gerry, & he deserted from the Army under the Command of the late Major General St. Clair, when encamped between Forts Hamilton and Jefferson in the year 1791—At the same time he stole and carried away with him, about One hundred and fifty dollars the Property of Major Doyle—then Captain Doyle of the same Regt—Gerry confesses that he carried away with him two half Johannes’s & a few Guineas, but denies that he stole them, or even that he deserted—I have ordered him into confinement, under an Idea that we have a wright to his services—two years and six months to complete his term—such has been the practice in the Western Army & many deserters are now held in service under the 17th. Section of the Act of the 30th. of May 1796—The Right has however been doubted by some Officers—I shall therefore Sir esteem an answer from you on this Subject as a favour. Enclosed I transmit the Charges I have lodged against him, & the names of the Witnesses to substantiate them, & have the Honor to be Sir, with great respect, Your Most Obedt. Huml. Servt.

            Charles Hyde Captain
            1st U.S. Regt. Infantry

          Genl. Hamilton.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Williamson, 10 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Williamson, Benjamin

            Sir.
            N.Y. Jany. 10th. 1800

          Inclosed is a general abstract of my accounts with those of my suite, for the payment of which I request you to issue your warrants after examination of the items.
          With true considn—
          Capt. Williamson D.P.M. Genl.


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

            Sir,
            NY. Jy. 10. 1800

          You have been informed
          As Captain Meigs stands first on the list of Captains for the thirteenth regiment he will take the place of succeed Major Huntingdon who has resigned in the regular course of Military promotion. Colonel Taylor is anxious that the promotion appointment should take place, and I would beg leave to call your attention to the subject—
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Taylor, 10 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Taylor, Timothy

            Sir,
            N York Janr. 10. 1800

          I have just received your letter of the first instant.
          As Captain Meigs stands first on the list of Captains he it will take the place of Major Huntingdon in the Regular Course of military promotion be regular that he should take the place of Major Huntingdon. I have written on the subject to the Secretary of War to urge his appointment accordingly.
          With great considn
          Col. Taylor.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Bruff, 10 January 1800
From: Bruff, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Baltimore January 10. 1800—

          Arriving at N. York when you were at Philada. I took the liberty of calling upon you there to report myself, explain the occasion of my delay, submit an account of actual expences and to assure you that if any charge exhibited by me against Major Rivardi was not—in your opinion—fully substantiated at the inquiry, it was occasioned by a desire not to put the public to the expence of taking on witnesses that might be had at Niagara, and the dependance of the few I found there on a commanding officer, who without consulting company officers bestows privileges & emoluments on soldiers who please, and without a court martial, punishes or confines  hard labour, the black hole, guard houses, or fort, such as offend him: But your other public engagements having prevented your attending to such details in Philadelphia; Excuse my intruding them upon you in this long letter.
          And to begin with the charges—My having brought more than first contemplated, was to furnish the Major with motives—and to provoke him to produce charges he had threatend me with—that I might have an opportunity to vindicate my character when he endeavoured most to calumniate it; when facts were but known, and falshood most easily detected.
          The charge of aggrieving me and injuring the service, by interfering with & taking upon himself the internal police of companies & the soldiers under my command, is (I conceive) sufficiently exemplified by his detailing men by name & out of their turn for extra duty; giving passes for soldiers to absent themselves, and permissions to purchase liquor without my knowledge—depriving me of my orderly serjeant—vexatious transfers without authority and against general orders—by hearing and determining controversies between soldiers—and by abridging officers of their civil rights, fixing by an arbitrary mandate the prices they were to give taylors not belonging to the garrison. And I flatter myself, put beyond doubt by the testimony of Serjeant Stambaugh, myself, Mr. Thompson, Lieutenant Vischer, Garrison Orders and Major’s admissions of some facts: Yet many more glaring can be proved—on a further investigation—by late non commissioned officers, who to save expense were not taken on with me—
          The charge of waste—has been most contested by the Major, and some contradictory swearing had about the state of the fort and buildings when he superseded me in the command, but about giving the public provissions to women not entitled to it, and extra pay & rations to the soldiers imployed on ordinary fatigues was not denied by him: Yet if the direct testimony of Artificer White & my own—corroborated by Lieutenant Vischer’s about the barrack rooms is rendered doubtfull by a set of witnesses the Major produced on his deffence; their precise state, when he took command can be ascertained by the testimony of Captain McClellan and Doctr. Coffin, who acted as quarter masters during the time alluded to. And the dismantling them, by the Doctr. & late artificer & fort Serjeant. The opinion of the court about the characters, competency and independency of all the witnesses, might also cast a light on this subject—
          The charge of interrupting the navigation & free intercourse on the river seperating the territories of the United States from those of Great Britain; by firing upon, bringing to and detaining boats passing the fort, or coming into the river after night; can be compleatly proved (with aggravating circumstances) by a Mr. Kingsley, merchant at New Ark Upper Canada and Messrs. Vanscoick & Hubbard of Schnectada—creditable persons and willing to testify; but who were unluckily absent at the time of inquiry—
          If further proof of the other charges is necessary, I can on the event of a court martial produce it: But a coppy of the proceedings of the inquiry & his deffence furnished in time, will enable me better to bring forward & direct testimony to those points that may now be left anywise obscure—or much controverted—
          Remarks in his diffence about the charges & testimony produced against him, are such as are usual and were anticipated; but his caviling at the term citizen—and his ideas of an officer having no civil or other rights but what are defined by the Articles of War; may do well enough for a Genevis Rusian; but his ignorance of those articles, and the little respect he has to any right not founded in power: Admonishes us how improper it is to admit foreigners to commands in our service, before they understand the nature of our Government and the rights and dispositions of its citizens—
          I should have brought another charge, had the circumstances been fully represented to me—with the witnesses—in time. Vizt. Endangering the peace of the United Stated with the Indians, by having several of their best horses shot & killed under pretence of their having trespassed on the cleared ground in front of the fort—and on  a meddow 5 mile distant from it; neither of which have sufficient fence to turn any kind of cattle.
          The present state of the works (next the country) being in better repair than when he took command, respects only the frieze & facing to the flank of the S.W. bastion, and it is to be observed that those repairs are recent, made since I informed him of the charges: But the fort is as much exposed to the works on the opposite shore, which enfilade ours at 1250 yards, and on which there is not a single gun can be brought to bear while our works retain their present form—and to the whole opposite shore (distant from 500 to 1000 yards) there is nothing opposed—a small battry excepted—but a line of Stockade: Nor has any alteration of form or construction (to my knowledge) been contemplated by him: altho’ its exposed situation has been repeatedly pointed out, and the alterations proper for its safety and defence. He indeed acceeded to some alterations pointed out for the large stone house (to prevent surprize) but at the same time proposed to take down two bombproofs intended to afford the garrison a partial shelter on the event of a siege; but his skill as an Engineer—in theory & practice—the works at Baltimore and Norfolk, of his construction & erection, is the best comment—
          The delay on my return was occasioned by a trunk being miss sent, containing such public vouchers, respecting my late & present company as were indispensible to a final settlement; but which had nothing to do with the charges against Rivardi, and were left at Oswego with my summer clothes—but as you recomended me to meet at Niagara any charge the Major might exhibit, and understanding he had taken depositions of two ignorant & vicious soldiers, implicating me in a charge about stoppages &c—and as he had threatned, I thought it possible, he might bring them forward—to be prepar’d was prudent, and the papers in that trunk necessary to rebut his charges; I, therefore, wrote for it, limiting a day after which it would be too late—and probably miss me if sent—this day had passed before the letter arrived, yet by the advice of Captain Thompson—who happen’d there on his return to Niagara—the trunk was forwarded in a schooner, and I arrived in a battau at Oswego 4 days after. Major Rivardi declined to bring the charges, Yet as the papers in the trunk were of too much consequence to abandon, I waited the return of the vessel which contrary winds & storms kept back until the 24 Novr. The season being far advanced & no passage offering I purchased a boat to transport myself and men to Schnectada: three good hands being necessary to work her up the rappids I luckily procured them by inlistment, & have sent them with my serjeant & Artificer from N. York to Norfolk by sea; the passages of the 5 will be thirty dollars; which I have requested the contractor there to pay—
          The necessary traveling expences for self & party from Baltimore to Niagara and back to N. York and this place: amounts to Four Hundred & Eighty seven Dollars Sixty nine cents—as stage hire and transportation make so considerable a part of it; I flatter myself you will not find the account high. When stationary at posts and practicable in traveling, the men drew rations, yet their being without blankets, the season advanced, & snow, ice, wet & bade weather to encounter, with constant fatigue; I thought it just & proper to allow them beds, and at times liquor. To enable me to settle this account—and the Secretary of war to allow it; he informs me I must obtain a certificate from you stating the special service I was imployed on, with the reasons & circumstances. which permit me to solicit—
          My company having been ordered to Norfolk in my absence & before compleated—and no order or information left for me—or coming from any quarter, I am only to presume that recruiting for it here is stopped, and that I am to follow it—this I intend as soon as I can get conveyance for self & bagage by water; land carriage being too high, and the danger of being froze up in harbour stops the bay craft during this month. I wish the compleating my company cou’d be permitted—I am emulous; and from the progress made, sanguine to have a company not inferior to any in service—But suffer me to observe that presuming rank wou’d fix the position of companies, and rotine the corps—in the field, on the frontiers or sea coast; I have not—directly or by friends—solicited a particular station: For altho’ it may be taken for granted, that I am not without a choice; yet I am too much of a soldier to murmur at a Post, rank, rotine or danger may place me at—Nor can I be indifferent when a post, usage gave me a right to expect, is, from any motive, given to another. Excuse my frankness then, when I own that I expected to be placed on the list of the district Major Ford commands; or that the Post of the first consideration wou’d be given to Captn. Blackburn, the second to me, the third to Capt. Morris, &c; but as neither of those principals (appear to me) to have obtained, I am jealous for my character—apprehensive some unfavourable opinion is entertained of my capacity, experience or integrity which disqualifies me to command where rank & the usage of service entitle me. If this is indeed the case, I wish to know it—if in error, reform; but if radical, retire from a profession I am unfit for—or the service of a government whom I have no longer the confidence of—
          The contract for 1800. being lost by the late contractor—who complains that the public are largely in arrears to him, therefore, refuses to pay the rent of mine & my men’s quarters, for the time I procured them—at his request; & in his absence, after waiting a fortnight for him or his agent to do it—The payment of this rent is extreamly inconvenient to me who being just returnd from an expensive command, and having neither received pay nor Subsistance for the last 5 Months—nor see any prospect of geting it for several more: The Pay Mastr. Genl. having placed a Regt. Pay Mastr. here without money, to wait for and collect Muster & Pay Rolls from Niagara, West Point, Harris’s ferry, & Norfolk, before he can make an Abstract; draw on Philada. or go for the money—return and remit to those posts—
          I will thank you for the certificate—and esteem myself flatter’d by any answers to such parts of this tedious letter as you think merit it—
          And have the honor to be With respect Your Obedient Servant

            J Bruff

          The Honorable Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 10 January 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department 10. January 1800.

          I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your two letters of the 2d. instant.
          An appointment of Surgeon to the Sixth regiment of Infantry was, sometime since, made out for Doctor Roger Cutler and forwarded under Cover to Colonel Read.
          I have no objection to the appointment of Mr. Pasteur as Quarter Master to that regiment.
          The Cadets of the Artillery have been considered as intitled to the Clothing of Sergeants, and have been settled with and paid at the rate of thirty one dollars and twenty five Cents ⅌ suit, being the value of the several articles, agreeably to the latest Contracts. Although the Clothing for the Sergeants of Infantry does not cost quite that sum, I think it will be improper to make any discrimination between the Cadets of the different Corps, and shall therefore agree that each Cadet be allowed the Sum of thirty one dollars and twenty five Cents, for the uniform Clothing allowed them by law—
          I am Sir with great respect Your obed. Servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Alexander Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 10 January 1800
From: Rivardi, John J. U.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Niagara Jany. 10th. 1800

          This Moment the fatal news of the death of our Comander in Chief have reached this Fort—and my mind is So depressed by that unfortunate event that you will have the goodness to excuse my laconism—I would have paid the usual tribute of military honors to the memory of the departed hero, but the order of the Secretary of war published in the papers induced me to postpone that Mournful ceremony untill I receive your instructions.
          I am Sorry to inform you that the clothing destined for this Garrison was put in boats as late as the 7 of Novr. at Schenectady & with great difficulty conveyed to Oswego—Part of the hogsheads were for two days underwater &a. &a. had the person entrusted with that comision Known the impracticability of water Carriage at this Season he could have Sent Sleighs from Bingham’s which would have been the only Safe way & the one which Must be adopted now—Our men Suffer greatly—nearly one half are naked—I therefore did not hesitate to contract for the conveyance by land of Said Clothing & took that opportunity to relieve the Men at Oswego by a Similar number of trusty Soldiers & one Serjeant who is perfectly Capable of managing the business of transports—The Soldiers from Oswego will Serve as escort to the clothing which will amount to 150 Drs. for the two Sleighs, Horses & drivers I hope you will approve of a measure which circumstances rendered necessary—& that you will have the goodness to inform the Secretary of war that I Shall draw on him as Soon as the clothing is Safely delivered to this Post.
          With the Most respectfull consideration I have the honor to be Sir Your Most obedient & Very Humble Servant

            J J U Rivardi


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 10 January 1800
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Brigade January 10th. 1800.

          I have given the necessary order to Colo. Ogden to proceed to new york, and assist the Adjutant General in forming regulations for the Army, agreably to your Letter of the 7th. I hope your Letter to Lt. Vrooman, directed him to join the Regt. did I know the place of his residence, I would address him, we are much in want of officers to do the duties of the Camp, particularly as the long standing of the General Court Martial of which Lt. Colo. Ogden is President, has thrown the weight of duty on a few—
          considering the Arrangement made, relative to Colo. Ogden for the Winter, I conclude, that Court Martial will — necessarily disolved—I would mention, Major — as a proper Officer, to preside at the next Court, to be appointed, and take the liberty of observing, that it would accommodate the service much, if in the General Orders appointing the Court, you will allow me to organize it, when the Prisoners & the Evidences are on the Ground ready for tryal—without such an arrangement, 13 officers who are enrolled on Court martial, too generally do other duty with reluctance, to the injury of themselves & their Men—and the inconvenience of others who are not of the Court, upon whome all the duty falls, my present arrangement, embraces a field officer of the day & a Capt. of the night, two subalterns, Guards, three subs: on police duty—& a fatigue party from each regiment superintended by a Capt or Sub as may be, to form the parade, & cut off the stumps, & the digging of a Well for each regiment in the rear of the police Hutt of each, which will give us water at hand in case of fire, and contribute to the health of the men, in furnishing purer water, than the Brook in our rear, flooded from the Hills, by rains & snow-water—from the necessary employment of officers, I should wish if consistent, the number of the Court, might be diminished—It becomes my duty, to suggest the propriety of orders being given to the Contractor, to advertise for proposals for the delivery of wood, at this Cantoonment, I doubt not, it can be procured cheap, & I have no doubt, but we shall want a supply before the winter is over, tho’ I have economised the fuel as much as possible, having ordered all the brush made up into small fasscines, upon military Cradles, it has also had a tendency to practice the men, in that part of a soldiers duty which may be useful & is essential for them to Know, in case of the erecting of Works &c
          Enclosed is a Letter from Major Fondy, its Contents I submit to your Judgement and approbation at the same time of observing that, I think he has done well in getting a good man for a bad one, but I hesitate in sanctioning the exchange, without your approbation—
          I have the Honor to be Sir with great respect Your most Obedt Humble Sert.

            W. S. Smith 12th. Rgt


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 11 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            N. York Jany. 11th. 1800

          I have recd. a letter dated Decr. 1st. from Capt. Brock who succeeded Major Bradley in the command of the recruiting parties at Staunton, Virginia, in which he mentions that they are entirely destitute of money for the purpose of carrying on the recruiting Service. I wish you therefore immediately to forward to the Agent at Staunton bounty money sufficient for the recruiting of one Company, unless you should have good reasons for not doing so, if that is the case you will inform me of them. Capt. Brock states in his last return 249 men to have been enlisted by two parties under his command
          W—
          P. Mr. Genl.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 11 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York Jan. 11th. 1800

          I send you the enclosed papers that you may determine on the propriety of appointing Mr. Thompson to superintend the public work, at Loftus’s heights, and also, as this gentleman is considered by General Wilkinson to possess great Mathematical skills, to call you those qualities which fit him for an Engineer, suggest to you the expediency of giving him a place in availing the public of his services by giving him a regular appointment in the new battallion of Field artillery.
          S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 11 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            New York January 11th 1800

          I have received your letter of January 10th. and have directed Lieutenant Vrooman to join the Regiment. It was not my intention that Colonel Ogden should be detached from the Regiment Brigade until the trial of Lt. Hoffman Should have taken place, for which I wish you to inform me what measures  have been adopted, that, if there is not a prospect of its commencing immediately I may dissolve the present Court, and one may be appointed of which Major Shute, agreable to your recommendation will be appointed President, at the same time your suggestion respecting Courts martial will be considered. It will not be expedient for me to give the orders you propose to the contractor until I can procure an estimate of the number of Cords the wood now standing together with what you may have cut, will consist of, which I request you to have made and forwarded to me.
          Having no doubt, that, Major Fondy was influenced by proper motives in making the exchange I shall ratify it, but I wish you to inform the Officers of your regiment that they cannot make an exchange a man when once enlisted without previously consulting the commandg. General.
          W—
          Colo. Smith


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 12 January 1800
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Newport January 12th. 1800—

          Enclosed you have my Monthly, and my Recruiting Return.
          I have settled my Recruiting accounts at the War office, with directions not to call on the Pay Master General at present for more cash for that purpose, which was some time past and which has in some part put a stoop to the Recruiting service in the Artillery. The officers have in some instances advanced the bounty rather then not enlist a good man however I have wrote to the Deputy Pay Master Genl. at New York on the subject. I have distributed the Blank Returns, and have given directions for the officers, to forward me the weekly returns regular for the future according to orders.
          Edward Gorman Deserted from Captain John Henrys Company, was taken up by a Soldier who found him on board the Washington. Major Tousard was then at Newport, and Captain Fletcher represented the usefulness of the man on board owing to his skill as a Seaman and made so favourable a report of his conduct, that Major Tousard—permitted him to continue on board the ship untill the crew was discharged and Vessel laid up when the Captain gave him into custody, at the same time praying for a remission of the punishment due to his crime in which he was joined by the officers of the Ship. The Surgeon reproted that his Shoulder was deslocated by a fall from the shrouds; which renders him absolutely unfit for the military service, but he is still capable to fill several important stations on board a Ship of War which service he is desireous to be placed in; therefore under all these circumstances becomes a matter of consideration whether it would be expedient to forgive him on condition of his serving the public in the station for which he best is calculated, and as Captain Fletcher has who Commanded the Washington has wrote to the Secy. of the Navey on the subject, and has desired me to write make this statement at head Quarters. I shall wait for an answer wheather he shall be released or be tried by a General Court Martial, which I have your orders to convene at this place.
          I also send you a Description of his person.
          Sir I am, with due respect your obedient & humble Servt.

            D Jackson

          Brigadier Genl. North.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 12 January 1800
From: Buell, John H.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Bennington 12th. Jany 1800

          I have been honored with yours of the 3rd Instant which shall be strictly attended to—
          Lieut Richmond having made application to me for leave of absence to go to New Brunswick stating that he has business of consequence to himself which cannot be done in his absence—
          I have permitted him to go to New York and receive further indulgence from the Genl. if you should see proper—Some of the Officers are in arrear of Pay and Subsistence, he will at the same time take on their accounts and get their Money which I hope Sir you will approve of—
          The prospect of Recruiting in this state is better than I expected, I flatter myself that we shall be able to get two handsome Companys, you may be assured that we get good men or we get none—
          I refer you to Lieut Richmond for every information Respecting the Recruiting party under my Command—
          I have the honor to be Sir with great Respect Your Hubl. Servt

            John H. Buell Major
            2nd. U.S. Regt. Infantry

          Majr Genl. Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 13 January 1800
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philadelphia January 13. 1800.

          Some time since I requested Lieutenant Carleton Walker Paymaster to the 6th. Regiment Infantry, to come up to Philadelphia with the pay rolls of the Regiment, and receive the arrears due to it for the year 1799. he writes to me that he cannot come but by your permission, and has requested me to solicit it. The following is an extract of his last letter to me of the 31 December 1799.
          “I wrote to you a few posts ago in answer to your letter of the 26 ultimo which I hope you have received, particularly in order that I may asscertain as soon as possible whether your request is considered as regular without being attended by the order of Genl. Hamilton. should the production of the permission of that officer to the commandant of the Regiment be necessary to affect it, I earnestly solicit you to procure it, for the necessity of a meeting is really very glaring to me.”
          If it is consistent, I could wish General Hamilton would please to permit the Paymaster of the 6th Regiment to come to this city, and receive the balances of pay and subsistence due to the Regiment, to the 31st. of December 1799. I have the honor to be Very respectfully, Sir your most obedient Humble Servant

            C: Swan PMG.

          Genl Hamilton


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

            Sir,
            N York Jany. 13th. 1800

          Colonel Bentley informs me that an account of loops and cockades furnished to the troops his regiment was forwarded to your department, and that the item of Eagles has been rejected. Directions Authority was given by me for supplying cockades, and I consider the eagle as part of the cockade.
          I am anxious that The charge should be admitted, and would thank you to inform me of the reasons which have induced it’s rejection therefore strikes me as perfectly regular, and I trust you will interpose to have it allowed.
          W—
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 13 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Read, James (d. 1803)

            Sir,
            NY. Jany. 13th. 1800

          The Secretary of War informs me that an appointment of Surgeon to the sixth regiment was some time ago made out for Doctor Roger Cutler, and forwarded under cover to you.
          The nomination of Mr. Pasteur as Quarter Master to your regiment is confirmed.
          W—
          Col. Read


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Brock [13 January 1800]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Brock, Joseph

            Sir,
            N York January 13, 1800

          Captain Williamson the Deputy Pay Master General to the troops under my command performs the duties of Clothier General. You will therefore send him a return of the articles wanted to make up the complement of Clothing for the troops under your command.
          W—
          Captain Brock—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 13 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir,
            NY. Jany. 13th. 1800

          I have just received your letter of the eleventh instant—
          Captain Brock commands the detachment which was formerly commanded by Major Bradley. It consists, according to the last return, of two hundred and forty nine men, and the requisition did of Clothing did not appear to me to apply merely to his particular company, but to embrace the whole detachment. You will now be able to judge whether a sufficient supply has been sent on and take your measures accordingly—
          Mr. Hodgdon—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Brickell, 13 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Brickell, William

            Sir,
            N. York Jany. 13th. 1800.

          Your letter I have just received yr. letter of the 18th. Jany. December.
          The subject has already been matter of communication between me, and the Secy. of War and myself. And your case is embraced in a general regulation which that Officer has thought proper to direct—An exception in the particular in question, would be, as you may will readily conceive, an irregularity extremely improper, as it would involve an appearance of partiality—
          With con—
          Major Brickell 2d. Major 6th. Regt.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Hezekiah Bissell, 13 January 1800
From: Bissell, Hezekiah
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Niagara Jany. 13th. 1800

          I embrace the earliest opportunity to inform you of my arrival at this place; the necessary preprarations for my departure occupied a short time, the badness of the Roads, inclemency of the & my being unavoidably detained several days at West Niagara from crossing the River, oblidged me to proceed less rapidly than I ardently desired most respectfully I am Sir your obdt. & hble Sert.

            Hezh. W. Bissell

          Genl. Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 13 January 1800
From: Tousard, Lewis
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philadelphia January 13th. 1800

          I have received your Letter of the 22nd Decr. 1799, and will immediately proceed to execute your Orders to the best of my Ability. Agreably to your verbal Permission to choose a Cadet to assist me in that Commission, I have ordered Cadet James Wilson to perform that Duty. In order to entitle him to the Compensation for the Expenses attending his Stay in Philadelphia, it will be necessary to have your Authorization by Writing for so doing, and your Approbation of the Choice I have made of him for that Purpose. I respectfully request you to send me both.
          In Answer to your Letter of the 8th Inst. of which I have the Honor to acknowledge the Receipt, I here enclose the Number of Guns which are mounted or now mounting at Rhode-Island, and the Proportion in which the Pieces are distributed at the different Posts.
          You will undoubtedly be sensible of the Propriety of my asking more Guns to defend Newport Harbour than those already fixed at the different Posts in it. Sir, that Harbour is not like the other Ports on the Atlantic; I make no Doubt but if the United States are at War with a maritime Power, it will be attacked before any other; it presents so many Advantages to an Enemy, that they would exert all their Might to get Possession of it. It is then our duty to secure those Advantages to ourselves: therefore a great Number of Guns ought to be employed in its Defence. Whatever Army the United States may keep on Foot, a sufficient Proportion ought to be always garrisoned at the Different Posts of Newport Harbour, and form a Point of Security round which the Citizens and Militia may rally; otherwise, an incomplete System of defence will place all the Works, the Cannons which are already in the Forts, the Ammunition and Stores, in the Hands of the Enemy, and turn them against us. These Reasons you will feel as well as I do myself. I would also suggest the Propriety of providing all the Articles which may be necessary for the Defence of each of the Forts as they are completed; and even Provisions of Bread and Salt Meat for at least one Month of Defence in Case of an Attack; they may be renewed in a certain Space of Time, and put in Consumption in the Winter, when the Weather is such as to render it difficult for the Men to go for Provisions.
          The whole being respectfully submitted to your Consideration I remain Your obliged and humble Servant.

            Lewis Tousard

          The Hble General Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 13 January 1800
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir,
            Union Brigade Jany. 13th. 1800.

          Enclosed I have the Honor of presenting a Letter received this evening from Lt. Baldwin, with a Copy of my answer, wherein you will notice his solicitude to retire from Service, in consequence of the bad state of his health &c. Permit me Sir, to particularly request that Lt. Baldwin may be promptly indulged by the Secretary of war, in this pursuit; I am fully convinced his health requires, his most particular and marked attention, and that he cannot, consistant with the duty he owes himself and his Country think of remaining in service, I have taken the liberty of referring him to you, pending the Question, for orders relative to his Conduct, untill you can communicate his wish to resign to The Secretary of War, & I shall feel myself obliged if you will indulge me in advocating Lt. Baldwin’s pursuit, with the Secretary, that he may not be disappointed in his wish so essential to his health and interest—
          I have the honor to be Sir, With great respect—Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

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


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 14 January 1800
From: Miller, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philadelphia, January 14, 1800

          The inclosed Letter you will be good enough to put your Signature to as it will be necesary to inclose it in the voucher for the Payment of the money I will thank you to return it to me—
          I have the honor to be with great respect Your very Hl Sr

            Jas Miller
            Agt. Qr Mr Gl

            Philada Jany 14—1800

          Major Gl Hamilton—


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

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Brigade Jany. 14th. 1800

          I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of the 13th. I will make the necessary examination, into the question, stated relative to the 11th. Regt. and report immediately
          I have the Honor to be With great respect Sir, Your most Obedt Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith Lt. Colo. &c


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 15 January 1800
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Philadelphia January 15. 1800.

          I have received your two letters one of the 11th and the other of the 12 Instant.
          Mr. Brooks left this place on the 2d of December last for Staunton, and took with him 1470 dollars for the recruiting service, which has been distributed to the Officers in that neighborhood. This sum makes, in addition to what had been before sent out, the amount necessary to raise four complete companies agreeably to your letter of the 14 October ulto.
          I am with the greatest Respect Sir, Yr Mo Obt Servt

            C: Swan PMG

          Genl Alexr. Hamilton New York.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 15 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Buell, John H.

            Sir:
            New York Jany. 15. 1800

          I am informed by Colonel Graves that a drummer Prince Ferdinand Hall a drummer in Captain Woodward’s company has resigned delivered himself up to Captain Bissel as a deserter from the Western army. It will be necessary to have him tried.
          I shall therefore give orders for a Court Martial to sit at Bennington for the  trial of this person and of such other Offenders as may be brought before it.
          Major Bewell—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 15 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Tousard, Lewis

            Sir,
            N. York Jany. 15th. 1799

          I have received your letter of Jany. 13th. relying on Cadet Wilson’s being necessary to you I shall approve of your taking him; but as to compensation which he may expect, I can make no communication, unless it is that my influence will be exerted to procure him whatever his additional labours may merit
          The suggestions contained in the close of your letter will be considered of—
          With—
          Major Tousard


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus Graves, 15 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Graves, Rufus

            Sir,
            N York Jany. 15th. 1800

          Your letters of the second of December and of the first of January have been received.
          I leave it to your discretion to keep the recently enlisted recruits at their respective rendezvouses during the winter, or to send them on to their encampment at Oxford. They must however be at however march for their encampments quarters by the first of April.
          I can not see how any difficulty should arise in the on the subject of the monthly muster rolls. The men who are not at the encampment will, of course, be stated as absent, and a remark will be made to shew how they are absent. Nothing more is necessary.
          You did right in mustering the men with the assistance of a Surgeon. It gives me pleasure to observe that the number discharged was so small, confiding perfectly that all who have been approved possess the requisite qualifications. It will be proper to enquire The circumstance certainly reflects honor on your officers. You will however enquire whether there was have no doubt enquired whether there was any impropriety of conduct in the persons who enlisted the three that have been discharged in case that they may be made responsible for any departure from the rules convinced as you must be of the necessity of making them responsible for departures that might have been avoided from the rules prescribed for their government.
          The Deserter of whom you speak must be tried by a Court Martial before any ulterior disposition can be made of him. I have given made the necessary directions communication to Major Bewell.
          W—
          Colonel Graves—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Eddins, 15 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Eddins, Samuel

            Sir,
            N.Y. Jany. 15th. 1800.

          The Deputy P. Mr. General has applied to me for some Officer as a temporary Asst. to him in his Dept. and has signified Lt. Osborne’s willingness to undertake it. You will therefore give Lt. Osborne the necessary permission—
          W—
          Capt. Eddins—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 15 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            New York January 15th 1800

          The result of your correspondence with Lieutt. Livingston has determined me to order Lieutt. Dwight to this City and I shall after some conversation with send him to Union Brigade to be tried by a Court Martial. I yesterday received your two letters of the 13th instant with those that have passed between yourself and Lieutt. Baldwin, that Gentleman’s resignation is forwarded to the Secretary of War who no doubt will accept of it.
          I am sensible of the inconvenience arising from the present modification of the power to appoint C Martial — allowd  by  Congress ——— The considering the Union Brigade as a Garrison would be fictitious and — therefore think not altogether correct expedient which I Should not think it —— adopt—
          with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Servt.

            A H


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Smith Brookes, 15 January 1800
From: Brookes, John Smith
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Upper Marlbro Jany 15. 1800

          I had the honour to address you on the 30th Ulto. declareing the cause that withheld “my Brother Majr. Brookes” and prevented his departure, agreeable to your orders, for head quarters; at the same time expressing my apprehensions that his indisposition was progressing fatally towards his final dissolution. my foreboding fears were be too well founded—the powers of medical skill were baffled, and he, the “war worn soldier,” fell a victim to death on the 9th of this instant—his friends have to deplore the loss of an Honest man, and his country that of a warm friend and a valuable soldier. It would be puculiarly gratifying to the former, if tribute could be paid his merit, and his exit solemnized with the forms usual in the army, and at some post within the reach of his relatives—at Harpers ferry where some of the troops are assembled, and where several of his Brother officers may be, who with him have born the fatigues of many campaigns—but the propriety of this request is submitted with great diffidence and respect.
          At the earliest period of our countries struggles for the liberty she now enjoys, he was known to have quited his Father’s plough and enter the service, in the character of a subaltern. during the whole of the revolutionary contest, and in the most violent conflicts, he was known never, but once to be from his post, and then not till an ill fated Ball passing through his head deprived him of utterance, and not even then until the loss of Blood had rendered him incapable longer to stand. but, no sooner had he recovered from a wound, considered at first incureable, than he resumed his station, and we see him again in the active discharge of his duty—at the memorable defeat of Tarlton, an auspicious event in the American War, he acted as Brigade Major to General Morgan, and distinguished himself in a manner, that secured the approbation of the General, who ever after patronized his military ardour—
          I trust you will excuse this short degression, flowing irresistably from the pen of a Brother, who held the deceased in the highest esteem, who has been a witness to many of his sufferings, who feels the strongest possible respect for his memory, and who would be ungreatful, did he not now return to you, his thanks, for your tender consideration, of his Brother during his long illness.
          I am Sir with every consideration of respect your Ob Servt.

            John Smith Brookes


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Forman, 15 January 1800
From: Forman, Jonathan
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            To the Honorable Major General Alexander Hamilton
            Sir,
            Cazenovia, Chenango County Jany. 15th. 1800

          In the last Month I wrote to Jonas Platt Esq. a Member from this district in the House of Representatives, requesting him, that if the Number of Regiments, deemed Necessary were not completed; to give my Name what Assistance he cou’d for the Command of one of them—A Regiment in this Western part of this State; May not be considered an improper, disposition, And may be usefull at all times, for Northern or Western service—The expence of Supplies for a Regiment, here in all cases, (Except the transportation of Arms & Clothing) I believe wou’d be less, than Allmost Any other Stations, Salt and every other necessary, being in the Neighbourhood at reduced prices from the Old Countries—I am also of Opinion that it may be well Officered, from the Counties of Oneida, Chenango, Otsego, Tigo, Ontario, Cayuga, Onondaga, & Steuben. If you Approve my Application, You will oblige me by lending your Aid, but as it is not probable you can have any recollection of me in former Service—Allow me to refer you to Governor Howell, of New Jersey, Generals E: & J. Dayton, Colo Ogden; Or Any Officer, you choose, who knew me for my character as An Officer, in the rank of this present Application.
          I serious lament with you the loss of Our beloved Chief.
          I am with sentiments Of true esteem and respect Sir Your Most Obdedient Servant

            Jona. Forman


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Campbell, 15 January 1800
From: Campbell, William (of NC.)
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Cantonment Harpers ferry Jany 15th 1800

          Your letter to Lt Colo. Parker was yesterday recd. & opened by me as Comdt. of the 8th Regt I shall inform Lt. Little he is Considered as an officer belonging to the Regt., but of Junior rank
          Mr. Davidson Shall be informed the Contents of a Letter from the Pay M. Genl. which Accompanied yours—
          The Given name of Mr. Hill who has been Nominated as Chaplain is William. I have not Known him as Chaplain Untill, a few days ago. Genl. Pinkney notified him to prepare an Oration to deliver at this Post on the 22nd. of next Month to the Memory of the late Commander in Chief Genl. Washington.
          I have the Honour to be Sir With great respect, yr. Obdt Servt.

            Wm. Campbell Majr. 8th US Regt


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

            Sir
            N.Y. Jany. 16th. 1800

          Inclosed is a Copy of a letter from of resignation from Lt. Baldwin to Col: Smith which, for the good of the service, I hope may be accepted.
          With great respect &c—
          Secy. of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 16 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Buell, John H.

            Sir,
            N.Y. Jany. 16th. 1800

          On enquiry of Lt. Livingston as to the conduct of Lieut. Dwight it appears to me proper that it should be the subject of a Court Martial. You will therefore order the latter officer to repair to this City reporting himself immediately to on his arrival to me—
          With
          Major Buell—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus Graves, 17 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Graves, Rufus

            Sir
            N.Y. Jany. 17th. 1800

          On enquiry of the Dep. Paymaster General, if he had received an acknowlegement of the money forwarded by him to your Regt., he informed me that of a letter from your paymaster, excusing his not having noticed the receipt before, from the circumstance of his absence from the Regiment. I request you to inform me of the cause of his absence, as it must have occasioned great delay in appropriating the money to its proper use—
          With —
          Col. Graves—


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

            Sir
            Fort Jay 17th. Jany. 1800

          I observed by general Orders forwarded of the 9th. Inst. by the adgt. General, that the Men belonging to different Corps are immediately to join their respective Companies,   I have Three Men of that description on this Island, One by the name of Moses of Capt. Freemans Compy. at Harpers Ferry, who quitted his Compy a few Days after they marched from this place; & returned on Account of his Wife being left behind, He was tried some time ago agreeable to your Orders & receiv’d Pardon, by the Garrison Court Martial that was held—Another by the name of Kirk belonging to Capt Flemmings Compy. who I understood was sent here wishing him to be transfered, the Captn. not willing to keep him in his Compy. He has a Wife also who has lately been brought to Bed & would be in great distress without the assistance of her Husband, I keep him to the Barge—the Man by the name of Van-nap the Bearer of this Letter whom you Pardoned some Days ago at my request, I mean by your permission to place him has Coxen of the Barge. He likewise belongs to Capt. Freeman, in consequence of my favour He has conducted himself with good conduct, I have intrusted him frequently on Business to New York & has proved very faithful, He has a desire to be with me & by your permission would be glad to be transfered to my Company; Their Companies being at such a distance from this place, that in my Opinion were they order’d to the place of destination, its a query if they wou’d safe arrive; Should be happy to know how I shall act on the Occasion—I am with respect Dr Sir Your Obedt. Servt.

            Saml. Eddins Captain
             2nd Regimt. Arts. & Engs.
            Commanding

            NB the above name Moses is a very Worthless Character & I woud much rather He was off the Island than on it—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 18 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            January 18, 1800

          By an omission Lieut: Y. How’s name was left out in the definitive arrangement of the Officers of the 11th Regt. forwarded to you. he is to be placed 10th. 2. Lieutenant.
          with great respect Sir

            Jany. 18th. 1800

          Secretary of War


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Cross, 18 January 1800
From: Cross, Joseph
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Portland, Jany. 18th 1800

          I had this honor to receive your letter, of the 2d inst on Wednesday evening last, but too late to answer it by the returning mail.
          The following is a correct copy of my furlough—“Joseph Cross, Cadet in the First Regiment of Artillerists & engineers, has permission to be absent on furlough, from the date hereof, until the thirty-first day of March, ——— Anno Domini One thousand, and eighteen hundred, on or before, which day, he will return to the Garrison, Camp, or Rendezvous of Capt. Nehemiah Freeman’s Company and resume his duty; as the Major of the District, or the Major of the Battalion, to which the company may be attached, shall direct.”
          “Neh. Freeman,
          Capt. and Commandg”
          “Fort-Jay, Sept. 16th 1799.
          Registered. Phillip  Rodrigue lieut. & fort adjutant”
          Those letters which you, sir, have done me the honor to write me, being the first I have ever received with any endorsment on them, I had been in the habit of considering the signature, of the author as the only criterion whereby to judge of the authenticity  of epistolary writing.
          Your letter, dated “Trenton, Oct. 17th 1799” was indorsed with the name of hone. secy. of war—This, sir, appeared to render indorsment, considered as the rule of authenticity, uncertain.
          I believed, no detriment, whatever, could arise to that respect and subordination, attached to the grade which I fill at present, by transmitting to you the letter inclosed in my last.
          On the contrary, it occurred to me, that it would be improper to send you a letter in answer to one I had received unsigned, and, consequently, had no positive means of ascertaining what person was the author thereof.
          I hope, sir, if you still think I have fallen into a misconception, you will attribute it to inexperience & immaturity of judgement, rather than to any other cause—
          I have the honor to be Respectfully & obediently

            J. Cross CADET 1st Regt. Art & Eng

          Major-General Alexander Hamilton, New-York—

            P. S. Indisposition prevents me from preparing a more fair copy before the mail closes

            J. C.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Williamson, 19 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Williamson, Benjamin

            Sir,
            New York January 19. 1800

          I send you the inclosed letter from Major Buell by which you will see that he is anxious the pay and Subsistence due to the Officers of his regiment should be delivered to Lieutt. Richmond who will furnish you with their accounts, should you approve of them I wish you to comply as much as is proper with Major Buell’s wish. It is my wish that every proper facility may be given
          with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Sert
          Deputy P. General.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, 20 January 1800
From: Wilkinson, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir
            Patapsco, off the Havanna Jany. 20th. 1800

          I have written officially to you this Day, under cover to the Minister of War agreably to form, and I address this to you direct at New York, by way of collateral security to my purpose, through the Hands of our Consul in the Havanna, who will probably receive it in the course of the Day, by a vessel now in Company with us & bound to that port—
          From the 24th. Ultmo., until the Day before the last, we have been pelted by pitiless storms, & buffeted about by the inexorable waves, since the last period we are blessed with favourable breezes, & our present prospects are flattering, but as the Element on which we float, is as inconstant as the Clouds, & more so than any thing compared to them, I dare not indulge anticipations of any kind, tho’ all my feelings & my Senses lie on the rack of suspense—perhaps eight Days may find us at the mouth of the Mississippi—
          The Store Brig has proved a drag Sail to the voyage—overloaded & without motion, she lies like a log on the waves, & correctly speaking, she has sailed more under the Water than above it—that She should have escaped wreck exceeded my Hopes “tant pour l’Epargne”—
          I have heretofore made a voyage of fifty five Days, but never suffered so much in Mind or Body as during the present, for I have been tortured by incessant vertigos, nauseas, & Head Aches, and amidst the derangements of nerve, have been three times menaced with a speedy termination of all my travels terrene & aquatick—my Mind can realize no more awful Scene in Nature, than rain, wind, waves, & a Seashore, amidst profound darkness—if you have twenty Sons forswear them the Sea, as the life is fit for Monsters only—
          Adieu my Dear General, may you never experience the anxieties which I am suffering for my professional Engagements & for my beloved Family—most respectfully & affectionately I am Your

            Ja Wilkinson

          Majr. Gl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 20 January 1800
From: Hamtramck, John F.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Pitts Burgh January 20th 1800

          Conformably to the Direction I Received from General Wilkinson, I have the honor to enclose you a Copy of my last letter to that General
          I have the honor to be Sir with every Sentiment of Respect your Most Obedient and Very humble Servent

            J F Hamtramck

          Maj. Gen. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 20 January 1800
From: Taylor, Timothy
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Danbury Jany 20th 1800—

          I have had the Honor to recive your favour of the 11th appointing Capt. Miegs to take the place of Major Huntington, and he has Joined the Regiment agreeable to my directions—
          Major Ripley is anxious to obtain permission to leave Camp for a short time; and if the cair of the Regiment in his Absents cannot with propriety be confided to Capt. Meigs; I take the     liberty to request leave to repair to Camp and take the Command of the Regiment my self—at the same time it appears    nessisary that thier should be an Officer in this State to direct those that are on the Recruiting Service—
          I have the Honor to be with the Greatest Respect your Obed. Servant

            Timo. Taylor

          Honble Major Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 21 January 1800
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Newport Jany. 21st 1800—

          I enclose you a copy of a letter from the Surgeons Mate, in this place to me, and as there is several Sold now sick. I have desired him to tarry untill  there is another appointed, and sent in his place,  which he declines, and I expect he will leave the service as soon as he receives his resignation. I wish  there may be another ordered for this place as soon as possible, as it will  be attended with great expence to Government to be obliged to apply to the Physicians in Town.
          If there is not one appointed Water Hunewill  of Watertown has been recommended, and I think will  do honour to his profession, and to such an appointment.
          Sir I am, with great consideration yr. obt. & huml. Sert

            Daniel Jackson

          Major Genl. Hamilton New York—


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

            Sir,
            War department, January 21. 1800.

          I transmit you herewith a number of Copies of the Contracts made with James O Hara for the supply of the Western posts and the posts on the Mississippi and the supplementary Contract fixing the Value of ye. small parts of the ration, and new places of issuing, which you will be pleased to have distributed in such manner as you may judge proper—
          I am Sir with great Respect your obed Servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 22 January 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department January 22. 1800

          I enclose you a letter just received from Lt. Jas. Ryan of the 3d. Regiment of Infantry—On the 25. Nov. last I wrote you and enclosed you a letter from that Gentleman—
          I am Sir W. great respect Your obed servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. A. Hamilton


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

            Sir,
            Buxton (Maine) 24 Jan: 1800.

          On the 2d instant in leaping from a Sleigh, under great velocity, I fell with such prodigious force against an icy road, as nearly to have deprived me of life instantly.
          Since this accident, from which I am now recovering, I have been confined to my chamber.
          I am by this misfortune incapacitated, at present, to repair to your head quarters. I shall therefore Sir, esteem it a particular favour, if you will have the goodness to prolong my furlough to the last of March, or till my health will permit me to enter on the duties of my profession.
          Should opportunity have permitted your attention to my claim as late acting quarter Master at Fort Niagara, and should convenience allow you to cause the amount thereof to be transmitted to me, I shall be essentially obliged.
          I remain Sir, very respectfully your obedient humble Servant

            John G. Coffin S.M.
            1 Regt. A. & Eng’rs.

          Major General Alexander Hamilton &. &c.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 25 January 1800
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            January 25, 1800

          A Mr Hinshaw has been here and informed me that he is the Contractor for the Year 1800 I have accordingly ordered the   troops to draw their Rations of him or from his Agent at this place, which I find does not give General satisfaction—however I wish your influence when   there is a new Contractor, that the Commanding officers may be informed & supplied with the purport of its contents.
          Sir I am, with due respect your obedient & huml. Servt.

            D. Jackson

          Major General Hamilton New York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 25 January 1800
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Newport 25th. January 1800—

          I have received your letter of the 8th. Jany. and feel reconsiled to the information of its contents—In my letter of the 21st. instant I mentioned, that Doctor Tillinghast a Surgeons Mate in my Battalion had recently resigned, at the same time recommending, Doctor Water Hunewill, as a proper person to fill the vacancy.
          At that time it did not occur to me, that Doctor Oliver Hubbard attached to my Battalion was only a temporary Surgeons Mate. Under these circumstances I would wish Doctor Hubbard to receive an appointment of Surgeons Mate, in the room of Doctor Tillinghast, and Doctor Hunewill appointed a temporary Surgeons Mate, in the room of Doctor Hubbard, otherwise the latter Gentleman, who has rendered himself respectable—may conceive himself injoured by a promotion over his head—
          Sir I am yours with due consideration

            Danl. Jackson

          Major Genl. Hamilton New York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Elias B. Dayton, 25 January 1800
From: Dayton, Elias
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Elizabeth Town 25th. Janry. 1800

          About to render my accounts for the last quarter, I take the liberty of transmitting to you the enclosed estimate of expences attending the providing of Storehouses at the Cantonment near Green Brook for the Contractor’s & Quarter Master’s supplies and of requesting the necessary sanction of your signature.
          As the calls for Hospital & Quarter Master’s stores were almost incessant, & as it was required by the Commandant that I should know & attend to the General orders of every day as far as they had relation to my duty as Contractor, it became absolutely necessary for me to include in the plan of the building a single room, in which either myself or my agent might constantly be found to receive those applications & to transact the business. The whole has been conducted upon the most oeconomical scale, and cannot therefore, I trust sir, fail to receive your approbation.
          As the exhibition of my accounts must be made at the War Office within six or eight days, may I ask of you, sir, the favor, to address this document, after giving it your signature, under cover to my brother attending in Congress, that it may be immediately delivered to the Accountant.
          I am sir with great respect Your most obedt. servt

            E. B. Dayton

          Major General Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 25 January 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department January 25. 1800.

           I have the honor to request that you would be pleased, to give the necessary orders that the Cadets in the fortifications on the Sea Board, and at West Point may receive the same allowance of fuel ⅌ month as is granted to the Lieutenants, agreeably to the regulations established by this Department—
          I am Sir with respect Your obed servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 25 January 1800
From: Buell, John H.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Bennington 25 Jany 1800

          I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of the 10th. and also of the 14th. Instant, both of which came by yesterdays mail—
          Lieut. Dwight is at Manchester 20 Miles from this where I had sent him for the purpose of Recruiting. he shall leave this for New York by the next Stage—
          The General Court Martial of which Capt McClary is appointed President shall be Assembled as soon as possible—The Capt. is now at Newbury 160 Miles from this and is out of health and has been all Winter I had it in Contemplation to have struck out his name and inserted Capt Bissels who is at Westminster 60 miles from this but fearing it might not meet your Approbation I have sent for Capt McClary—
          Should his ill health prevent his coming I must wait your further orders—
          Since Lieut. Dwight has been here he has been charged at different times of ungentlemanlike behaviour, in one instance only a Complaint came to me officially and I was about to arrest him but in consequence of the solicitation of a number of Gentlemen among which was the Officer that complained I was induced to pass over it on his most solemn promise to pursue a better line of Conduct in future—
          I am mortified that we do not recruit faster but I have not a doubt but that all my Officers are industrious in their business and believe in future that we shall be more succesful—
          I have concluded to start this afternoon for Newbury to visit Capt McClarys Post as I have not as yet been there, I shall Return as soon as possible and report myself to the Genl.
          I am Sir With the Greatest Respect Your Hubl. Servt.

            John H. Buell Major
            US. 2d. Regt. Infantry

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 25 January 1800
From: Morris, Staats
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort McHenry 25 Januy 1800

          Within a short period I applied to the Secy. of War for a new barge for the use of this Garrison, the old one having gone so far to decay, as no longer to be fit for use—He directed that I should state the necessity of one to you, which I have the honor of doing at this time, & am with the highest respect and regard Sir Your Obedt. Servt.

            Staats Morris
            Capt. Commdg

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Ward Burrows, 25 January 1800
From: Burrows, William Ward
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Phila. Jany. 25th. 1800

          It becomes necessary that the Letter which I received from Judge Peters, and which I sent to you for your Perusal, should now be exhibited. I request the Favor of you to return it by the next Post.
          I have the honor to be Yr. obedt Servt.

            W. W. Burrows
            Major Commandant
            of the Marine Corps.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 27 January 1800
From: Cass, Jonathan
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Wilmington Delaware January 27th 1800

          When I obtained your permission to go to Philadelphia last December it was for the purpose of Registering some Military land warrants, it is now an important object with me to have them located; the Secretary of the Treasury having appointed the 17th day of February next for that purpose, I am again necessitated to solicit your permission to go to Philadelphia about that time, three, or four days is all the time the business will require to be transacted in, and I feel a confidence that the Recruiting service will suffer no injury by my being absent for so short a time.
          I take the liberty to inclose to you a letter I have received from Lieut. Peter Robinson of the first Regt. of Infantry, stationed at George Town, in the county of Sussex in this State, that being his native place and of an influential family, his information is, I fancy is nearly correct, and which will make you acquainted with our prospects in that quarter, and his representation and ideas respecting the Recruiting service will apply in a degree I believe to every part of this State—
          I am Sir, with great respect & esteem, your most obedient servent.

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

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, 27 January 1800
From: Graves, Rufus
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Exeter 27th. Jany. 1800—

          I here with transmit you an abstract of my account current with the United States for stationary extra traveling expences, and expences incurred in transporting Military stores and removing the troops from Exeter to Oxford with what vouchers I have—
          I have endeavoured to calculate my extra travelling expences so as to meet the fifteenth artile of the rules and regulations for the recruiting service—
          Some of my officers have prest Mr Waldron & he has taken their accounts to send on for them to the Secretary of War for allowance—Their success in obtaining a setlement may perhaps need your support.
          I have the honor to be With very great respect Sir Your obedient Sert

            R Graves Lt Col. Com 16 Reg

          Genl. Hamilton—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 30 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            Albany Jany. 30th. 1800

          The enclosed papers speak, at large, the Offence with which Captain Kirkland is charged—
          It is my expectation that that Officer will immediately repair to the County where he is stated to have been arrested, and deliver himself up to the civil Authority, or make such an arrangement with his adversary as is consistent with the laws of the County, which (according to the enclosed testimony) he has infringed.
          With great consideration &
          Colo. W. S. Smith


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Leonard Williams, 31 January 1800
From: Williams, Leonard
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Wolcott Jany 31st 1800

          A considerable property lately left me by the will of an Uncle very much requires my presence for a short time in Vermont. This induces me to request a furlough for a few weeks; and I am prompted to ask it at a time when my absence will be the least injurious to the service. At this Season no extraordinary duty occurs; and two Officers besides myself are now on the Garrison to —. I understand that no Quarter Master to our Regiment is yet appointed. Owing to a considerable deafness which I have lately contracted and which in some measure renders me unfit for the line—makes me solicitous for this appointment. I have been informed that Major Jackson some time since wrote you on the subject—otherwise I should not have mentioned it to you in this manner. Possessing Possessed of a competant property, and labouring under a considerable deafness, hardly any thing but the appointment in question would induce me to remain in service.
          A grant of the indulgence of a furlough as requested will impose a high obligation on Sir, your very humle Servt.

            Leonard Williams


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 2 February 1800
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            New–port 2d. Feby 1800.

          By the enclosed you will perceive, that Lt. Williams is desirous of a furlough.  There are a sufficient number of Officers on the Garrison to do the duty this winter, and therefore I can have no objection. In consequence of the death of a relation, he has a considerable property left him, which demands his attention. A furlough would be really a favor to him.
          Lt. Williams is afflicted with deafness, which makes him think, that he is unable to discharge, as he ought, his duty in the line. As he is possessed of talents, I could wish him appointed Quarter master of the Regiment.
          Accept the assurances with which I am, Sir, your very huml. Servt.

            D. Jackson

          Major Genl. Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Hunewell, 3 February 1800
From: Hunewell, Richard
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Portland 3rd Feby 1800

          Having just returned from Oxford, on a visit to the Troops and to attend the funeral Obsequies of our much lamented, late Commander in Chief—I hasten to acknowledge Recet. of your Letter of 6 Ulto. the acceptance or nonacceptance of Mr. Waters as Cadet you will shortly be officially informed of.
          I most decidedly apologize for an error committed in my Letter respecting the recommendation of Messrs Rudberg & Abbot, it ought to have been Abel Barrett agreeably to my Letter of 3rd. August 1799.
          Will you Sir, be good enough to enquire of the Honble George Thatcher Esqr., now in Congress, the character and conduct of Capt. Jordan of my Regiment, I am mortified to make a request of this kind. but, Mr. Thatcher, I am informed first mentioned him for your consideration as a Candidate for an Officer, and I believe is since convinced of the impropriety of the appointment. I have already given you my opinion, in a former Letter, of Capt. Jordan.
          Lieut. Soper, who is attached to his Company, is an Officer of very little superiority of talents or merits to his Captain. I submit these remarks for your consideration.
          I am with great respect Sir Your obedt. huml Servt.

            Richard Hunewell Lt Colo
            C— — Regt ——

          Majr General Hamilton N York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Bowman, 3 February 1800
From: Bowman, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Union Camp, February 3, 1800

          By the Arrangement of the officers of the 11th regiment of Infantry Captains Faulkner and Brooks stand first on the list. I have only Sir to mention that I seved in the Army of the United States in the revolutionary war (a few months excepted) from its commencement untill its dissolution in Decr. 1783 that I held the rank of  an Ensign in the 3d Massachtt. regiment Command. by Colo. John Greaton and a Lieutenancy in the first Massachtt. regt. Commanded by Colo. Joseph Vose  untill the Army was disbanded.
          Certificates of my rank and the regiments I served in I shall forward as soon as they can be obtained from the War office
          I have the Honour to be with great respect your most obedt. Huml. Sert.

            Saml. Bowman Capt.
             11 regiment of Infany

            Union Camp 3d Feby. 1800

          Major Genl. A Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 4 February 1800
From: Peyton, Yelverton
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            (State of Delaware) Wilmington February 4th. 1800

          There is nothing more disagreeable, in my ideas, to a Military Man than to be under the necessity of demanding from his country justice, “and if I think correctly” a compliance with her contract, but as disagreeable as the feelings of a Soldier may be, Yet I am compeled from necessity as well as to ascertain my right to lay before you a claim I have on the U. States and claim your official aid
          When I left the Camp at Loftus’s Heights, under command of Genl. Wilkinson it was for the express purpose of regaining my health as you may see by refference to the Genl. letter giving me leave of absence wch. letter you have—When I left camp my Servant who was a Soldier, was not calculated to wait on a Sick person, in consequence of which I engaged a private Servant at ten Dollars pr. Month and rations—expecting that when I reached Philadelphia, the Secretary of War would have me reimbursed me, and approve the plan as Soldiers were much Wanting in the Southern department, but on my application to the Secratary he refered me to the accountant who determinded the account inadmissable—Now Sir if my life was worth preserving to my Country and I intitled to a Waiter from the line, and the latter will not be dinied, Why then Should I not be reimbursed an equivalent to the Pay and Clothing of a Soldier—I will here disist  further observations on the Subject, as I am persuad’d you well understand my claim and yt. if it be just you will have justice done me—My Physicians Bills were also refused as I was not on duty—Colo. Hamtramck, my Colo, has announced to me his wish is for me to take command of Michilimackinak and if the expedient coencides with your opinnion that you order me on in time to leave Detroit so soon as the Lakes are navigable next Spring—
          I am with the greatest respect Sir Yr Ob H Srt.

            Y Peyton
            1 Lt. 1 Regt. Infy

          Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Brace, 6 February 1800
From: Brace, Jonathan
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir—
            Philadelphia Feby. 6th. 1800

          I take the liberty of forwarding to you the enclosed—The letter addressd. to me will inform you at once of the object desired—I presume the Guardian will chearfully reimburse all that has been recvd. from the US— Should the young man be discharged.
          The Gentleman who writes the letter is of my acquaintance—quite respectable to whos representation full credit may be given—
          I am respectfully—your Obt. Sert.

            Jona. Brace


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William North, 6 February 1800
From: North, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Adjutant Generals Office New York Feby 6th 1800

          I have the honor to enclose for your approbation Certain Instructions which I supposed necessary to accompany the Inspection Returns—which if approved will, with the printed forms be immediately distributed.
          I have the honor to be With the greatest respect Your most obedt Servt.

            W North
            Adj Gen


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Josias Carvel Hall, 7 February 1800
From: Hall, Josias Carvel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Havre de Grace Feby 7th 1800

          I have thought it proper to report to you my arrival at this Place as I am within your District & I believe you have the general Superintendency of the recruiting Service. I find this Business paralysed by a Vote of the House of Delegates’ & in which I presume the Senate will concur. In this Event it will perhaps be improper to  proceed. I am ready to  receive any Communications you may think proper to make
          I have seen an army List publised according with that furnishd by you, under Injunctions of Secrecy, in April last, differing only in one  but that a very material Instance. If the Army are  to be disbanded it is of little Consequence but very unfortunate if reorganized.
          With great Consideration I am Sir Yr most Obdt Servt

            J Carvel Hall


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John McClallen, 8 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McClallen, John

            Sir,
            Albany Feby. 8th. 1800

          I transmit you the enclosed Affidavits in order that you may inquire into the State of the affair and report to me the result of such inquiry
          With &c—
          Capt. McClellan


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Andrew White, 10 February 1800
From: White, Andrew
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            The Honble. Major Genl. Hamilton
            Sir,
            Union Cantonement Feby. 10th. 1800

          Permit me to adress you as an aplicant for the Appointment of Brigade Inspector to this Brigade. had I known of the Vacancy when I had the Honor of seeing you in Albany I should have aplied in Person—
          I have the Vanity to flatter myself that seven Campaigns active service in the American Army as an officer, Without censure or Reproach, has qualified me to discharge the Duty with some degree of Reputation and perhaps establish as well founded a Claim as those Who have never experienced the Facts and hardships of War, and Whose Military Tallents may not entitle them to a preferrence—
          Under these Impressions I shall submit to you sir whether my pretentions are well or Ill founded and Whatever the result may be Will rest satisfied, the good of the service Will ultimately direct your decision—
          I am With profound respect Sir Yr. Obedt. Servt—

            Andw. White Capt.
            12th. Regt. U.S. Infantry


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Gibson, 10 February 1800
From: Gibson, Francis
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Carlisle 10th February 1800—

          I flattered myself in my last report that I shou’d have been at the Fort before this time and woud have been had not an unforeseen accident prevented me—I was assaulted in the Street by three villains whom I never had before seen the succeed in beating me in a very severe Manner having forced one of my eyes out of its place and had it not it been for the interposition of Some of the inhabitants that came to my assistance I shoud have been killed—they were armed with bludgeons and the offence was my being an officer—I shall most certainly leave this place in eight days for Fort Mifflin and will report myself to you from that Post—
          I have the honor to be with esteem your obedt Servt.

            Francis Gibson Lieut
            2d Regt Arty & Engs.

          Major Genl Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John McClallen, 10 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McClallen, John

            Sir
            Albany Feby. 10. 1800

          You will discharge Seymour Swan a private in your company retaining only the Military hat & Cot he may have received as his father has independent of him two sons now in the Service.
          As soon as may be convenient you will march you with your company to Fort Jay
          With true consideration I am Sir
          Captn. McClellan