Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Edmund Randolph, [11 September 1794]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Randolph, Edmund

[Philadelphia, September 11, 1794]
Dr. Sir,
I cannot entertain a doubt that Mr. Jaudenes request for a guard ought to be complied with. The protection due to a foreign Minister is absolute and the courtesy of nations dictates that military means shall be used in cases where there may be doubt of the adequateness of the civil—as here where the menace of assassination may require an armed guard. Nor have I the least doubt that the standing forces can legally be applied to this purpose whatever may be said of the Militia. We have here an Officer and twelve Dragoon who may be used. But I take it for granted an escort of Volunteers from New York or New Jersey may without difficulty be had. I really think the United States would be disagreeably compromitted by a refusal.
Yours with esteem
A Hamilton
The Secy of State


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ephraim Blaine, 12 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Blaine, Ephraim

Philadelphia Sepr. 12. 1794
Sir
I am desirous of availing myself of your Agency for supplying with transportation forage straw & fuel the Pensylvania & New Jersey Militia destined to act against the insurgents in the Western Parts of Pensylvania. The number to be supplied may amount to 6300 infantry and 1000 horse.
You will have to take up the supply at Carlisle and continue it Westward—preparing as fast as it can be done three weeks supply of forage & having due regard to the security of the Deposits.
With regard to waggons you need do nothing more at present than ascertain where & how soon they can be had; as the Pensylvania Militia will come forward with Waggons for the entire expedition, and the Jersey Militia with waggons that will answer to transport them to Bedford, but not over the Mountains as I am told they are not fit for that service. You will observe that provision-waggons are to be procured by Mr. Eli Williams the bearer of this letter.
The Jersey Militia will amount to 1600 infantry & 500 Cavalry.
With esteem I am Sir   Your obed servant
Alex Hamilton

P.S Your compensation would be a salary per Month equal to the pay & subsistence of a Lt Col. Commandant. Mr. Williams is instructed to deliver you 5000 Dollars to enter upon the service.

Ephrain Blaine Esqr


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 12 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

War DepartmentSepr 12th: 1794
Sir
I request that some person in character of chief Armourer who may also have charge of the Artificers be provided to accompany the Militia Army. Let him also engage such wheelwrights and other mechanics as may not certainly be found among the troops, and let every correspondent arrangement be made.
One half the Intrenching tools intended for the expedition are to be forwarded without delay to Williamsport. The other half is destined for Carlisle.
With consideration & Esteem   I am Sir   Your Obedient Servt
A Hamilton
Samuel Hodgsdon Esqr


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Sim Lee, 12 September 1794
From: Lee, Thomas Sim
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Annapolis September 12th 1794.
Sir.
I have had the honor to receive your letters of the 6th and the 10th of this month. I had already been informed of the turbulent disposition manifested in Baltimore County and at Hagerstown, as also of similar proceedings at Fort Cumberland, and had been deliberating whether the circumstances disclosed were of sufficient importan[c]e and authenticity to justify a public notice of them. The earnest manner in which I find myself called upon in your letter of the 6th Instant to use all legal methods for suppressing this dangerous spirit in its origin has decided me to issue a Proclamation on the subject, to which, the President may be assured, I shall add every possible effort of authority and influence that may aid the object in view.
In Conformity with the President’s directions intimated in your letter of the 10th Inst I shall without delay give orders for the march of our quota of Militia to Williams Port excepting a part which I shall push on immediately to Fort Cumberland, having reason to apprehend that the Militia of that Quarter which are all that I originally proposed to assemble there, are not to be depended on, but may require some others to keep them Steady.
I had on the first notice of suspicious appearances in that part of the State, directed Brigadier General Bayley to establish a Guard (not less than that of a Captain) over the Magazine and Armoury at Frederick Town, and I have reason to believe that my orders have been Carefully obeyed; but in Consequence of information just received of some alarming indications in the neighbourhood of that place. I shall immediately send instructions for doubling the Guard and shall urge the commanding officer to give the most vigilant attention to the Safety of these objects.
I have already at the request of the Field officers of Allegany County forwarded to them under the care of an escort from Frederick Town two hundred stand of arms and some ammunition, which being placed in proper hands will, I trust, enable them to keep the turbulent in line, untill the Troops arrive.
I have understood that, part of the Eastern Shore Militia are already arrived at Baltimore and the whole body will probably be ready in two or three days to proceed, I hope therefore that if the Camp Kettles &c should not have been sent forward before this reaches you, immediate orders will be given for their being dispatched. The sending articles of this kind to George Town may be dispensed with.

I have appointed Mr John Usher Chaulton of Frederick Town Quarter Master and Commissary of Military Stores and shall fix his salary at the rate you propose unless upon enquiry it shall appear that this double employment ought to entitle him to something more.
I am &c
Thomas S Lee
The HonorableAlexander Hamilton EsqSecretary of the Treasury.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Moland, 12 September 1794
From: Moland, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Bantry [Ireland] September 12, 1794. Recalls Hamilton’s “very polite and disinterested behaviour” when Moland was last in America. Asks Hamilton’s assistance as a lawyer in a case in which Moland is being unjustly sued for the recovery of a debt.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Robert Purviance, 12 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Purviance, Robert

Treasury Department September 12th 1794
Sir,
The Congress of the United States, having at their last Session passed an Act entitled “An Act declaring the consent of Congress to an Act of the State of Maryland passed the 28th of December 1793 for the appointment of Health Officer.” And the Governor of Maryland having requested of me by his letter of the 28th of last Month, to direct the Officers of the Revenue at Baltimore, to afford their assistance towards accomplishing the object contemplated by the Act of the State of Maryland—I have therefore to request that you and the other Officers of the Customs at Baltimore will be pleased to cooperate with such person as may be appointed by the Governor, for the purpose, in effectuating as far as you legally can the execution of the said Act.
I am with consideration   Sir,   Your most obedient Servant
A Hamilton
Robert Purviance EsquireCollector of Baltimore


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Elie Williams, 12 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Williams, Elie

Treasury departmentSeptember 12. 1794
Sir
I have directed a Warrant for fifteen thousand dollars to issue in your favour in addition to the sum heretofore advanced.
Of these 15000 I request 5000 may be paid to Ephraim Blaine Esquire at Carlisle in case he should agree to accept the Agency offered to him by the enclosed letter. Should he decline it which I request you to ascertain from him, I will then thank you to make an arrangement for the purpose with some other competent character and to put the money in his hands. The receipt of the Agent for the money will discharge you as the services are meant to be distinct.
As it is expected the Agent at Trenton and the Contractors at Philadelphia Reading and Lancaster will supply almost all the provisions that may be wanted as far as Carlisle which will deduct so much from your estimate and as some of the other expences will be successive and gradual I conclude that thirty thousand dollars will suffice at present. A further sum can be forwarded in measure of the demand. And the goodness of the public Credit will enable you to supply any temporary deficiency without disadvantage. As to such articles indeed as can be promptly commanded it may be sufficient to assemble a supply for a fortnight only at and from Carlisle Westward. You will of course have regard to the security of the collections you shall make.
When I express a reliance on the Contractors at Reading and Lancaster it will be necessary for you in your Route Westward to ascertain with them the adequateness of the means they are taking and to supply any probable deficiency.
With consideration and esteem   I am Sir   Your obedt. Serv.
A. H
Eli Williams EsqrAgent for supplies with provisionsThe Militia Army


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to the President, Directors, and Company of the Bank of the United States, 13 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: President, Directors, and Company of the Bank of the United States

Treasury Department September 13th 1794
Gentlemen,
I have to request that you will be so obliging as to pay to Mr. Peter Le Barbier Duplessis Attorney for Peter Le Maigre the sum of Eighteen hundred and Sixty Three dollars being so much certified by the Comptroller of the Treasury to be due from the United States to the said Peter Le Maigre, for the hire of his Brig Molly to carry Mr. Higginson, who was appointed by the President Agent to go to the British West India Islands, on the subject of the American Vessels captured by the British Cruisers since the commencement of the War between France & England.
This money will be reimbursed to the Bank, by a Warrant in the usual form as soon as an appropriation is made for that purpose.
I have the honor to be   Very respectfully,   Gentlemen,   Your most Obedient Servant,
A Hamilton
You will be pleased to let Mr. Duplessis sign the inclosed Receipt as Attorney for Peter Le Maigre.

The President, Directors and Companyof the Bank of the United States.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Sim Lee, 13 September 1794
From: Lee, Thomas Sim
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Council Chamber [Annapolis]September 13th 1794
Sir.
Since forwarding my letter of yesterday’s date I have received intelligence of a most alarming nature from Brigadier General Bayly Colo: Sprigg and others relative to the Spirit of disorder now existing in Washington and Allegany Counties in this State, and actual riots and disturbances that have taken place in consequence.
It is represented that combinations inimicable to the measures of Government are every day gaining accessions of strength—that the declarations, the conduct and the views of those involved in these combinations are of the most licentious and daring nature—that they have established a correspondence and connected themselves with the insurgents of Pennsylvania—that they have refused to submit to the draft prescribed by my orders under the late requisition of the President: or in any manner to aid the object of the intended Expedition—that they have supported this refusal by a shew of Force and in some instances by the actual use of it—that they have erected Liberty Poles at various places and guarded them by armed bodies of men—that they have made declarations in favour of a Revolution—that they have refused to acknowledge the Militia officers appointed by the Constitutional Authority asserting the right of making such appointments in themselves and in some instances acting accordingly—that they are endeavouring to collect in force sufficient to attack and plunder the public armoury and Magazine at Frederick Town—and that in short every thing wears the aspect of confusion and danger.
I had already, as stated in my last, provided (as far as former accounts had suggested the necessity) against the spirit above described, by ordering a Captain’s Guard for the security of the Armoury and Magazine, by putting arms into the hands of the wellaffected Militia in and about Frederick Town, and by ordering two hundred stand of arms &c into Allegany to be distributed by Major Lynn, a Gentleman of merit, among such of the Militia in that County as could be safely relied on.
Under a persuasion that these measures were greatly inadequate to their object in the Situation of affairs as above represented and feeling the vast importance of protecting the public arms and military stores from the attempts of these lawless associations and of overawing in its infancy, by a display of strength and firmness this dangerous and turbulent spirit, I have ordered the immediate formation of a detachment of about seven hundred Militia (including Artillery and Horse) from Baltimore Town—the City of Annapolis, George Town and City of Washington and the Upper part of Montgomery County to be marched without delay to Frederic-Town as a Station to act as Circumstances may require.
I feel a confidence that this operation will be speedily completed, and that its effect will be to check (without violence or bloodshed which a smaller force would probably be unable to avoid) the views of these misguided men and to reduce them to quiet and obedience.
But if measures of a less decided complexion are resorted to I am really apprehensive that the consequences will be fatal and that submission will ultimately be produced with difficulty.
In order to enable me to carry the foregoing views into execution and to answer the demands which the march and subsistence of the Troops heretofore required would occassion, I have been compelled to request from Mr Gale an advance of money to the amount of six hundred dollars (exclusive of a former advance of fifteen hundred dollars) to be deposited in our Treasury for the above purposes.
I hope the arrangements I have disclosed, which have appeared to me to result from the most pressing exigency, will meet with the approbation of the President; but if in any particular they are deemed exceptionable, you will be pleased to give me the earliest notice of it that so far as they are found to be improper they may be corrected.
I am &c.
Thos S Lee
Alexander Hamilton EsqSecretary of the Treasury.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Morgan, 13 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Morgan, Daniel

War Department September 13th 1794
Sir,
I am instructed by the President to express to you his wish that every practicable exertion may be made to accelerate the assembling of the Militia at their appointed places of Rendevous, Winchester and the Vincinity of old Fort Pleasant Alias Moorefield. You are probably informed that a junction of the Virginia and Maryland Troops at Fort Cumberland has been contemplated.
You are at liberty to hasten to that Point all such as may be ready, and which you Judge it adviseable should move that way, but if you think that those who are to assemble at Moorefield, had better proceed by a Route different from that of Fort Cumberland, they may continue at Moorefield till further instruction.
With consideration & esteem   I am sir,   Your obedient Servant
On behalf of the Secy at War
PS. It will be well to have runners sent into the Insurgent Counties to ascertain what they are about the degree of unanimity & probable strength. Col Carrington will furnish the means.

Major General Morgan


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 14 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

Philadelphia Sep. 14, 1794
Sir
Mr. Abraham Hunt informs me that he can procure waggons as far as Reading but not further. It is therefore adviseable for you immediately to send on a person to engage waggons to take the troops up at Reading. Governor Howel with 500 horse will move from Trenton on Tuesday. The continental troops have already marched for Reading. The rest of the Jersey Militia will follow in all the ensuing week.
The person you send on will have nothing to do but to engage Waggons. General Miller goes off to Reading tomorrow to make arrangements for forage fuel & straw. Your Agent must be directed to report to him & follow his directions. Pray let him depart this Evening as I should be mortified at a moments detention of the troops on the road for want of transportation.
I have mislaid the report you made me of the Artillery in Tour. Send me this Evening or early in the morning a Copy & note how many of them you are actually prepared to send off.
With esteem   Yr obed Ser
A Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 15 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

[Philadelphia, September 15, 1794. “For the Virginia and Maryland Militia Six six-pounders, three three-pounders and two howitzers. For the Pennsylvania Militia Six six-pounders, four three-pounders and three howitzers. For the Jersey Militia Three six-pounders, three three-pounders and one howitzer.” Letter not found.)


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Sim Lee, 15 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lee, Thomas Sim

War Department, September 15, 1794. “… It is the President’s desire, that no time should be lost in uniting the whole of the militia of Maryland at Fort Cumberland. If the commanding officer has not already taken the field, it is desirable that he should do it without delay, in order to combine, arrange and accelerate the ulterior movements.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Pierre Charles L’Enfant, 15 September 1794
From: L’Enfant, Pierre Charles
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Philadelphia, September 15, 1794. “After all possible exertions on my part, to progress the fortification at and near Mud Island, and however attentive I have been in confining the extent of my operations to the limited sums assigned for, it is with the greatest concern I am to inform you that those means, by proving too small, have long since forced me to relent of the progress; they are at present so far exhausted, that, unless you can procure a sufficiency of supply to continue the work for two months longer, the whole must stop before any part is brought to that state of perfection necessary to be guarded against winter, and answer to some object of defence.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Smith, 15 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, Samuel

[War Department, September 15, 1794. “You will ere this (I presume) have received from the Governor of Maryland information and instructions respecting the assembling of all the Militia of that State destined to act against the Insurgents. The place of ultimate rendezvous is, Fort Cumberland. The whole are to assemble there as fast as they can be ready. I request that you will immediately open a correspondence with Governor Lee of Virginia, who will be at Winchester, advising him of the situation and progress of the Militia under your command, and that you will pursue such instructions as you may receive from him in order to the intended cooperation between the Militia of Virginia and Maryland. With a view of this it may be adviseable for you to take without delay some interior position of which I shall be glad to be informed. It will be satisfactory, to hear frequently from you concerning your situation and prospects. A careful mustering & Inspection in the first instance is of great importance, that every deficiency may be truly ascertained & supplied without waste. You are confided on to make all arrangements requisite to order & consequent economy.” Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Nicholas Fish, [16 September 1794]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Fish, Nicholas

[Philadelphia, September 16, 1794]
Dear Sir
Mr. Smith, the bearer of this, a citizen who I believe has had a good zeal in the public cause, & is in great distress has applied to me for some public appointment. I know nothing that will suit him & that he will suit at present. I give him a line to you to satisfy him but with an anticipation that it is not likely you have any thing in your power. If you have I shall be glad he may be served.
Yrs.
A Hamilton
Sep 16, 1794


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Mifflin, 16 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Mifflin, Thomas

[War Department, September 16, 1794. “… Disagreeable Symptoms have appeared in the two most Western Counties of Maryland.… Everything is doing to press forward the Jersey Militia to Carlisle.… It is indeed of the highest moment, that the spreading of so mischievous a spirit should be checked.…” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Smith, 16 September 1794
From: Smith, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Baltimore, September 16, 1794. On September 19, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Smith: “I have had the pleasure of receiving your two letters of the 16th: instant.” Neither letter has been found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Stephens, 16 September 1794
From: Stephens, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[New York, September 16, 1794. On September 25, 1794, Stephens wrote to Hamilton: “I have not recieved an Answer to my letter of the 16th Inst.” Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 17 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

War DepartmentSept 17th 1794
Sir
You will forward as speedily as may be to Winchester two Marquees, 1000 pair shoes, and two medicine chests; to Carlisle 1000 blankets, 1000 shoes, 200 rifles, 800 muskets with accoutrements proportioned, & Pistol & Musket flints—also two medicine chests. Doctor Brewster will take charge of the medicine chests for Winchester. I am informed that one of the medicine chests contains a double quantity, let that be sent to Winchester.
Please to give orders to your Agent at Trenton to issue the residue of the blankets in his possession to the Militia there. Col Mentges informs me that 1000 have been delivered to the Troops. Send to Trenton 500 pair shoes for the Militia.
With esteem,   I am Sir,   Your Obedt. Servt
A Hamilton
Samuel Hodgdon Esq.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Jay, 17 September 1794
From: Jay, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

London 17 Septr. 1794
Dear Sir
There is something very pleasant in the Reflection that while war discord and oppression triump in so many parts of Europe, their Domination does not extend to our Country. I sometimes flatter myself that Providence in Compassion to the afflicted in these countries, will continue to leave america in a proper state to be an azylum to them.
Among those who have suffered severely from these Evils, is Monsr. De Rochefoucauld Liancourt, formerly President of the national assembly of France. His Rank and Character are known to you. He will be the Bearer of this Letter, and I am persuaded that his Expectations from it will be realized.
Yours Sincerely
John Jay
The Honble Col. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus King, 17 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: King, Rufus

Philadelphia Sepr. 17. 1794
When you recollect, that I have two departments on my shoulders and when I tell you that I have been out of health in the bargain You will perhaps admit an excuse for my not answering sooner your letter some time since received.
Mr. Jay has given nothing conclusive. His letters to the 26 of June barely gave the idea that appearances were not unfavourable. His last letter, I forget the date, but it came by the last arrival at New York, refers to letters which were not received but which are supposed to have been confided to the Portuguese Minister. This letter is couched in the same cautious terms—considers the scale as capable of turning either way, & advises not to relax in military preparation. The Ministry however have certainly continued to countenance shipments to this Country & very large ones were making. ’Tis a strange mysterious business. The change in Administration has made some pause in the negotiation.
Nothing from the Western Country authorises an expectation of a pacific termination of that business. All the Militia are going forward as fast as they can be got forward. Virginia all below the Mountains is zealous, beyond neutral in conduct & divided in affection. Jersey is also zealous—so are the Eastern shore of Maryland & the Town of Baltimore—Thence to Frederick Town a pretty good temper prevails—beyond that a very insurgent spirit & some insurrection. In Philadelphia an excellent & productive zeal embracing all parties has been kindled. A good spirit will generally pervade the old Counties. But there is much bad leaven in the new Counties, this side of as well as beyond the Mountains—Cumberland Franklin Mifflin & even Northumberland.
Governor Lee is at the head of the Virginia Militia & will command if the President does not go out. He is all zeal. Governor Howel with equal zeal was to march from Trenton to day with the van of the Jersey Militia consisting of 500 horse. Mifflin who at first shewed some untoward symptoms appears now to be exerting himself in earnest & with effect & goes at the head of his Militia.
The President will be governed by circumstances. If the thing puts on an appearance of magnitude he goes—if not, he stays. There is a pro & a Con in the case. If permitted I shall at any rate go.
Affecty yrs.
A Hamilton
Rufus King Esq


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Sim Lee, 17 September 1794.
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lee, Thomas Sim

War departmentSeptember 17. 1794.
Sir,
I had the honor of receiving by the post of yesterday two letters from your Excellency which having been sent to the President I cannot quote the dates.
Nothing could be more proper than the measures you announce to have been taken in consequence of the insurrection in the Western parts of your State. The movements of the Virginia Militia pursuant to the general arrangement will I trust second your measures. Governor H. Lee will I presume before this reaches you be at Alexandria. I mention this that you may avail yourself of the knowledge if any circumstances should render a correspondence with him useful.
The Jersey Militia are coming forward with great zeal and are hastening to Carlisle. An excellent spirit has sprung up in this City and will I doubt not diffuse itself. All accounts from Virginia are encouraging.
The disease however with which we have to contend appears more and more of a malignant nature not confined to the opposition to a particular law but proceeding from a general disorderly spirit. Much is evidently at stake. But the friends of good government have every thing to hope with proper exertion of energy.
I have sent on to Virginia what I deem a competent supply of Arms, but lest there should be a deficiency I have authorized an application to you for a loan having understood that you have more than sufficient for your own detachment in your magazine at Frederick. Should it be made I request it may be complied with in the full assurance that the arms furnished will be replaced by the United States. The only motive to this arrangement is dispatch as we are well provided for the occasion.
With perfect respect   I have the honor to be   Sir   Your obedient servant
A Hamilton
His ExcellencyThomas Sim LeeGovernor of Maryland


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Mathews, 17 September 1794
From: Mathews, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Augusta] September 17, 1794. “On application to Colo. Wylly Commissioner of Loans of the United States, in this State, for the payment of Interest due on the Non-Subscribed part of the assumed Debt of this State, he informed me that his instructions did not authorise him to pay it. I must therefore request Sir, that you will be explicit with him on this subject, and that arrangements may be made so that the State may be enabled to receive the interest regularly.”


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

[War Department, September 17, 1794. “Gov. Howell of New Jersey moves today with the van of the Militia of that State. If the Cavalry and artillery of this City could be hastened onward it would be particularly desirable.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 18 September 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, September 18, 1794. “I have to request that a warrant may Issue in my favor for one Thousd. Dollars to make a payment to Samuel Wheeler the maker of the two Lanterns for Baldhead & Tybee Light houses. As Mr. Wheeler is under marching orders in the 1st City Troop tomorrow morning all possible dispatch is requested.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Howell, Junior, 18 September 1794
From: Howell, Joseph, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

War Department, Accountant’s Office, September 18, 1794. “I have the honor to inclose you extracts of a letter dated 16th Ulto. from the Agent for the War Department in Georgia, and of a letter from the Secretary of War to the Governor of that State, respecting the pay of a Troop of Dragoons consisting of four Commissioned Officers and seventy nine Non-Commissioned Officers & privates amounting to 8,268 dolls ⟨&⟩ 86 Cents, for their service between December 93 and June 1794. If this claim is authorized be pleased to furnish the Treasurer with the amount.”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Sim Lee, 18 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lee, Thomas Sim

War department, Septr. 18. 1794
Sir,
The intelligence received from the western Counties of Pennsylvania, which comes down to the 13th: instant, and announces as far as it was then known the result of the Meetings of the people in the several townships and districts, to express their sense on the question of submission or resistance to the laws—while it shews a great proportion of the inhabitants of those Counties disposed to pursue the path of duty, shews also that there is a large and violent party which can only be controuled by the application of Force. This being the result, it is become the more indispensable and urgent to press forward the forces destined to act against the insurgents with all possible activity and energy. The advanced season leaves no time to spare and it is extremely important to afford speedy protection to the well disposed and to prevent the preparation and accumulation of greater means of resistance and the extension of combinations to abet the insurrection. The President counts upon every exertion on your part which so serious and eventful an emergency demands.
With perfect respect, I have the honor to be   Sir,   Your obedient Servant
Alexander Hamilton
His Excellency Thomas S. LeeGovernor of Maryland.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Mifflin, 18 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Mifflin, Thomas

War departmentSeptember 18. 1794
Sir,
I have the honor to inform your Excellency that a detachment of the Troops of the United States under the command of Lieut. Daniel Bissell is to march from this City as an escort to a train of Artillery and Military Stores, intended for the Maryland and Virginia Militia called out against the Western Insurgents. This detachment will march through Lancaster and York Town and from thence to Williamsport in Maryland. I have to request that your Excellency would be pleased to give instructions to the commanding Officer of the Militia at York to furnish a reinforcement from his Militia to the said escort if Lieutt. Bissell should think it necessary for the protection of his important charge.
I have the honor to be   with great respect   Your Excellencys obedient Servant
A Hamilton
His ExcellencyGovernor Mifflin


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Mifflin, 18 September 1794
From: Mifflin, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Philadelphia, September 18, 1794. “Agreeably to your request, I have inclosed a letter of instructions to the Brigade Inspector of York County, for the purpose of furnishing any reinforcement, that Lieutenant Bissel may require on his march to Williamsport in Maryland.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Pinkney, 18 September 1794
From: Pinkney, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

In Council [Annapolis]September 18th 1794.
Sir,
In the absence of the Governor, we have received information from General Smith, that the Spirit of insurrection in the Upper Counties of this State has arisen to so alarming a Heigth, as actually to prompt a part of the misguided Inhabitants to embody for the purpose of marching to Frederic Town, with the object no doubt, of obtaining possession of the State’s armoury and Magazine. The prompt and vigorous arrangements adopted by the Governor on the receipt of the intelligence, announced in his letter of the 13th Instt. will, it is hoped, not only prevent the execution of this daring and profligate design, but awe the persons concerned in it into future Submission.
You will perceive by the enclosed copys of General Smith’s letter above alluded to, that a number of infantry and horse from Baltimore had probably arrived at Frederic Town some days ago, sufficient in conjunction with the Troops already stationed there, as to give timely and effectual opposition to the meditated attack.
It is certain too, that about three hundred infantry and thirty or forty horse from General Forrest’s Brigade, and a part of infantry and horse from General Davidson’s Brigade, had marched for the Same Station in time to reach it before the Insurgents could arrive there—and we have every reason to believe that the Troops required from General Crabb’s Brigade had also commenced their march in time.
The Governor has thought it advisable to proceed in person to Frederick for the purpose of being enabled with more certainty to ascertain the views of the Malcontents, and to direct the measures necessary for Counteracting their operations and restoring tranquility and obedience.
The Militia who have marched upon this expedition are Volunteers Composed of the most respectable of our Citizens, and are implicitly to be depended upon because actuated by Principle.
Their Zeal and their Attachment to Law and order, leave no room to doubt their success, and indeed it is reasonable to presume that when men like these are found to oppose themselves in arms to the efforts of this abandoned Combination, their frenzy will Cease to disturb the public quiet.
We have the honor &c
Wm Pinkney President
The HonorableAlexander HamiltonSecretary Treasury


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Angelica Church, 19 September 1794
From: Church, Angelica
To: Hamilton, Alexander

London, September 19, 1794.
My Dear Brother:
I have very particular and very good motives to ask your kindness for the Duke de Liancourt, he loved liberty with good sence and moderation; and he meant so well towards his country as to introduce into France a better system of Agriculture and to soften the situation of the Lower class of people there. Virtue, has not found its reward, for in the many scenes of distress that has afflicted his unfortunate country, he like many more good men, has been obliged to leave his possessions and seek an Asylum in this country.
He goes to America, and goes there without a friend, unless my dear Brother, who is always so good, will extend to Monsieur de Liancourt his care—besides many good qualities, this gentleman is the friend of the Marquis de LaFayette.
Adieu my dear friend, remember me to Beaumetz and Monsieur de Talleyrand.
Angelica Church.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Alexander J. Dallas, 19 September 1794
From: Dallas, Alexander J.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Philadelphia, September 19, 1794. “The Governor directs me to inform you, that in compliance with the request, stated in your letter of the 18th. instant, he has given Orders for the discharge of Samuel Owner, a workman employed in the service of the United States, but drafted for the Western expedition.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Isaac Holmes, 19 September 1794
From: Holmes, Isaac
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Charleston, South Carolina, September 19, 1794. On October 3, 1794, Oliver Wolcott, Jr., answering “for the Secty of the Treasy,” wrote to Holmes: “Your letter dated Sept. 19th has been rec’d.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Jeremiah Olney, 19 September 1794
From: Olney, Jeremiah
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Custom HouseDistrict of Providence 19th Septr. 1794.
Sir.
I have been Honored with your Letter of the 9th. Instant in reply to mine of the 11th August last on the Subject of Arnold and Dexter’s Suits against me, which were both Tried before the Superiour Court on the 17th Instant when Virdicts by Jury were rendered against me in the Case of Arnold for £13–5 / LM Damages with £8. 8. 6 Cost and in the Case of Dexter for £2–10/ Damages with £7. 12. 8. Cost. Since the Receipt of your Letter I have again Consulted Mr. Barnes Relative to the Future management of those Suits and he is of opinion that the application we Contemplated to be made to the Genl Assembly at their Session in Octr. next, for a re-hearing, will not prove so favourable as we had at first Expected as the Court during the Trial Manifested a disposition not very Friendly, having refused any Evidence to be offered, to the Jury, on my part, to Show that the Transfer from Arnold to Dexter was Collusive and made for the Sole purpose of Evading the Statute, in order therefore to a avoid a nother Trial, (which Seems not very flattering) before the State Court & to Save time. I have Deemed it most adviseable to Carry Said Suits by writ of Error before the Supreme Court of the United States where I doubt not of a Just and favourable Decision.
I have the Honor to be &c.
Jereh. Olney Collr.
Alexander Hamilton Esqr.Secretary of the Treasury.


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

Philadelphia Sept 19, 1794.
Sir
Upon full reflection I entertain an opinion, that it is adviseable for me, on public ground, considering the connection between the immediate ostensible cause of the insurrection in the Western Country and my department, to go out upon the expedition against the insurgents. In a government like ours, it cannot but have a good effect for the person who is understood to be the adviser or proposer of a measure, which involves danger to his fellow citizens, to partake in that danger: While, not to do it, might have a bad effect. I therefore request your permission for the purpose.
My intention would be not to leave this till about the close of the month so as to reach one of the columns at its ultimate point of rendezvous. In the meantime I take it for granted General Knox will arrive, and the arrangements which will be made will leave the Treasury department in a situation to suffer no embarrassment by my absence; which if it be thought necessary may terminate about or shortly after the meeting of Congress.
With perfect respect, & the truest   attachment, I have the honor to be,   Sir, Yor: obt. Servt.
The President of the United States


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Alexander J. Dallas, [20 September 1794]
From: Dallas, Alexander J.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia, September 20, 1794]
Sir.
The engagements of the Governor preventing his immediate attention to some of the details for the western expedition, permit me on his behalf to enquire whether it is understood to be within the Province of the State Executive to appoint a Surgeon General for the State of Pennsylvania. The object is of considerable importance; and I have requested Doctr. Dorsey, to do me the favor to wait on you for an answer to this letter. The Militia-acts of the United States and of this state leave the matter in some degree doubtful.
I take this opportunity to inform you, that upon the receipt of your letter of the 20th. instant, I called on the Master Warden, with instructions to send off an Express to Fort Mifflin for the purpose of stopping and detaining any vessel of the description which you mention. The answer of the officer commanding at the Fort is enclosed for your perusal.
I am, Sir   Your Most Obed: Serv:
A: J: Dallas,Secretary.
Secretary’s Office20th Septr. 1794To Alexander Hamilton, esquire.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Mifflin, 20 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Mifflin, Thomas

War Department, September 20, 1794. Sends same letter he sent to Thomas Sim Lee on September 18, 1794.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Meletiah Jordan, 21 September 1794
From: Jordan, Meletiah
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Frenchman’s Bay [District of Maine] September 21, 1794. “I embrace the first opportunity to communicate to you the particulars of a seizure lately made in this District.… The account from the person who appeared as Master is as follows. That the Schooner William of St. John’s sailed from Martinique last July, that the day after their Departure the Master died, that the next day the Mate jumped or fell overboard they could not tell which, on the next a passenger who was a freighter died.… One Joseph Jamate who gave this account & brought the Vessel safe in 27 Days to the aforesaid harbour, says he cannot write; a young lad on board marked the Log but the account of the deaths in the Log does not correspond with a private minute kept by the same person. These circumstances with their having lain four days in the District without making any Report at the Custom House with a great probability of some violence having been committed on board, and their being in sight of a British Fleet at Guadaloupe where they might have relief induced me to stop the Vessel till the Owners at St. Johns might have an opportunity of clearing up the matter; One of the Owners accordingly came here & brought a descriptive Certificate of the Vessel from the Custom House at St. Johns, which corresponded with the one on board. As I had reason on enquiry to think that they had not infringed the Revenue Laws by landing or otherwise disposing of any part of their Cargo, And that if the Vessel was stopt for the fine liable for laying longer than the time limited by Law, Yet that on Trial she would be returned their being no Officer on board—and the distress manifest. Considering these circumstances & fearful of accumulating a further expense to the Revenue; after taking the advice of Counsel on the subject I liberated the Vessel yesterday the 20 on the Owners paying the expense that had already accrued in siezing bringing up & securing the Vessel, the expense of the Master & hands &c.…”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Isaac Holmes, 22 September 1794
From: Holmes, Isaac
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Charleston [South Carolina] September 22, 1794. “In my Letter to you under date 10th Currt. relatively to the Schooner Hawke, the value of the vessel was expressed thro mistake in the Copiest at 12000 dollars. If it is so, you will please read 1200 dollars.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus King, [22 September 1794]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: King, Rufus

[Philadelphia, September 22, 1794]
I thank you My Dr. Sir for your letter of the . A few days previously I wrote you pretty fully. I hope my letter got to hand.
The inclosed paper gives you the substance of our European intelligence under the Philadelphia head.
The Returns from the Western Counties of this state are just come to hand. They shew a valuable division, ranging on the side of the laws the most influential men & a respectable body of others—but leaving a great number still uncomplying and violent so as to afford no assurance of submission to the laws without the application of Force. It will give you pleasure to learn that there is every prospect of our being able to apply this effectually & of the issue being favourable to the authority of the laws. It will occasion a large bill of Costs, but what is that compared with the object?
Adiu   Affecty Yrs
A Hamilton
Sep 22d. 1794
Rufus King Esqr


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Moultrie, 22 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Moultrie, William

[Philadelphia, September 22, 1794. On this date George Washington “Approved drafts of Letters to the Governors of South Carolina & Georgia submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury.” Letter to Moultrie not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Alexander J. Dallas, 23 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Dallas, Alexander J.

[War Department, September 23, 1794. The catalogue description of this letter reads as follows: “on the appointment of a Surgeon in the Pennsylvania Militia.” Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 23 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

War DepartmentSep 23. 1794
Sir
You will furnish the Pensylvania Militia with the additional supply of arms & accoutrements which you mention have been called for.
You will forward to the Virginia Militia swords, pistols & other horsemens equipments saddles excepted sufficient with those already sent to complete the detachment of horse called for.
I am uneasy at the delay which has attended the forwarding of the articles destined for that quarter. Let the Blankets & shoes be carried as far as three thousand of each—and let a due quantity of the smaller articles bowls & pails go forward. In short let a full supply of all necessary articles of Camp Equipage be completed as fast as possible. I hope the complement of arms heretofore mentioned has been expedited. If any further delay attends the sending on the articles destined for the South we shall be too late.
With consideration & esteem I am   Sir   Your obed servant
Alex Hamilton
P. I send you a return transmitted me by Governor Lee of the articles at New London that you may compare with your information.

Samuel Hodgsdon Esq


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Sim Lee, 23 September 1794
From: Lee, Thomas Sim
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Council Chamber [Annapolis]September 23rd 1794.
Sir
I have the pleasure to inform you that the opposition to the Government in this State is entirely crushed without the loss of one Life. The alacrity with which the Militia on the first notice marched from the different parts of the State, and the general spirit disclosed by the Citizens precluded all hope of success to the Insurgents and induced them to abandon their design on the arsenal without a trial of their strength.
Many have been taken by small detachments of Horse and delivered over to the Civil Authority; those thought most criminal are Confined in gaol, those less so, have been admitted to bail, and an order for disarming such as are suspected of being accomplices is now executing.
As there is reason to believe that the Western Insurgents hold a correspondence with the disaffected of this State, the happy termination of the business here will be more important, and cannot fail of having an influence in restoring the peace and order of the government in that Quarter.

I have thought it prudent to deliver a part of our arms to particular corps of our Militia, a surplus however will still remain and every assistance that can be given in furnishing the Virginia Troops will be rendered with pleasure. The Maryland Quota of Militia will be full, or nearly so, and are moving on to Cumberland.
I have the honor to be &c
Tho: S Lee
The HonbleAlexander HamiltonSecretary Treasury.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to the President and Directors of the Bank of the United States, 24 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: President and Directors of the Bank of the United States

Treasury DepartmentSep 24. 1794
Gentlemen
The large extra demand upon the Treasury, which has been occasioned by the expedition going on against the Western Insurgents, obliges me to request of you to permit me by anticipation to draw upon you for the whole of the remainder of the last Million loan on the first of October ensuing. You will recollect that 400,000 Dollars are on that day to be paid to you on account of a former loan. This payment will be then made accordingly. I request a speedy answer.
With great respect & esteem   I have the honor to be   Gentlemen Your obed ser
A Hamilton
The President & Directorsof The Bank of The UStates


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Cochran, 24 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cochran, John

Treasury Department, September 24, 1794. “I have directed the Treasurer … to remit to you, a draught for Ninety Thousand Dollars on account of the Interest payable … on the several species of stocks standing on your books.” Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Sim Lee, 24 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lee, Thomas Sim

War departmentSeptember 24. 1794
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a letter of the 18. instant from the Executive Council of Maryland and to congratulate you & them on the disappearance of the insurrection in Maryland.
The President has seen with great satisfaction the laudable vigour with which it was met by the Government, the excellent disposition manifested by the Citizens, and the speedy termination of the disturbance. Such an example cannot but have the best effect.
Though severity towards offenders is to be avoided as much as can consist with the safety of society; yet impunity in such cases is apt to produce too much promptitude in setting the laws at defiance. Repeated instances of such impunity in Pennsylvania are perhaps the principal cause of the misfortune which now afflicts itself and through it the United States. The disturbers of the peace familiarly appeal to the past experience of unpunished offences as an encouragement to the perpretation of new ones. This general reflection will no doubt be duly adverted to by the Judiciary and other authorities of Maryland.
With great respect and esteem   I have the honor to be   Sir   Your most obed. Servant
Alexander Hamilton
His Excellency Thomas Sim LeeGovernor of Maryland


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Edmund Randolph, 24 September 1794
From: Randolph, Edmund
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia] September 24, 1794. “The Secretary of State, not having time to have the inclosed from Mr. Jaudenes translated, presents it to the Secretary of Treasury; as it relates to a privateer fitted out in the neighborhood under French colours, and being just ready to sail.”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [24 September 1794]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Washington, George

[Philadelphia, September 24, 1794]
The Secry. of the Treasury presents his respects to The President. He finds it will be impracticable for him without injury to the public service to leave town on Monday, but he will do it the day after & overtake the President. However he begs leave to inform the President that from the information received, there is no prospect of a pretty general assembling of the Pennsylvania & N Jersey militia at Carlisle before the 6 or 7 of Octor., so that The President will have some time to spare & perhaps it may be useful for him to remain here as long as will comport with the object of his journey & his convenience in making it.
24 Sept. 1794.


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

[Philadelphia, September 25, 1794. At the foot of a memorandum dated September 29, 1794, Coxe wrote: “The above is the original note of the Contracts referred to in my Letter of the 25 Septbr. 94 to the Secy. of the Treasury.” Letter not found.]


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

Treasury DepartmentRevenue Office septr. 25. 1794
Sir
I had the Honor this day to transmit to you a Contract with Mr. John McCauley for the Copper work &c of the Tybee Lighthouse for the purpose of procuring the presidents decision thereon. In addition to this there is a Former Contract with John McCauley for the Copper work of the Cape Fear Lighthouse not yet approved it was transmitted the 18th. of February. The appointment of the Keeper for Cape Fear Light house, a Report on which was transmitted on the 11th. of March, And the Contract for Building a house for the Keeper of Plumb Island Lighthouse, a report on which was transmitted to you on the 24 of May also remains to receive the Presidents approbation.
I have the honor to be with great Respect sir,   Your most Obed Servant
Tench CoxeCommissioner of the Revenue
The secretary of The Treasury


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 25 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

War DepartmentSeptember 25. 1794
Sir
I request that you will furnish me on Saturday Evening at my house with a complete return of all the articles you will by that time have forwarded for the Militia army distinguishing how much to the Militia of each state and at the same time of all arms accoutrements cloathing and Camp Equipage fit for service which remain in store at and near Philadelphia. Substantial accuracy will suffice & it is essential I should then have the return. With consideration & esteem
I am Sir   Your obed ser
A Hamilton
Samuel Hodgsdon Esqr


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, [25 September 1794]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

[Philadelphia, September 25, 1794]
Mr. Hamilton requests Mr. Hodgsdon to specify in the returns which he is desired to make on Saturday the particular destinations of the different parcels which have been sent on.
Sep 25


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, [25 September 1794]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

[Philadelphia, September 25, 1794]
Mr. Hamilton requests Mr. Hodgsdon to be so obliging as to inform him whether he has in his power or eye any horse which would be proper as a riding horse for Mr. Hamilton—easy gated of some blood & capable of rendering service. Mr. Hamilton would mean to purchase him.
Thursday Morning


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Mathews, 25 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Mathews, George

War department September 25th, 1794
Sir.
In the absence of the Secretary at War, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letters to his department, of the 5th, 19th, and 30th of August and to reply to such parts as are the most pressing, referring the others to the return of that Officer.
Among the Posts which have been established that at Doctor’s Town creates a question in consequence of Lieut. Colonel Gaithers information, that it is within the Indian Boundary. This is a matter which ought to be unequivocally ascertained, and if found to be within the Indian line, or if it be even doubtful, whether that be the case, the Post must be immediately removed. It is deemed essential that no encroachment should take place. And your Excellency is relied upon for a strict and scrupulous adherence to this principle.
Under the circumstances which led to it the President has thought proper to authorize the adoption by the United States of the new troop ordered by you, into service, from the time of its commencement, and to continue until the first of November ensuing, when it is to be disbanded. And you are at liberty, if the state of things shall render it in your judgment essential to substitute at that time a company of Infantry for the same service. Corps of Horse upon the terms on which that in question is engaged, are expensive in the extreme, and in a much greater proportion compared with Infantry, than any supposeable superiority of usefulness can justify. Indeed it would require a Treasury much better supplied than that of the United States to support the expence of a multiplication or extension of such Corps. Consequently that multiplication or extension would tend to defeat its own object—for our instruments of defence to be durable must be relative to our means of supporting them. And when we find as in the instance of the insurrection now existing in the western parts of Pennsylvania, that those for whose immediate benefit the objects of military expenditure occur, are among the first to resist even to violence the necessary means of defraying them—it is easy to appreciate the perplexing dilemma, to which the Government is reduced between the duty and the means of affording protection; and the necessity consequently of oœconomy in the modes of effecting it.
Your Excellency is pleased to express your concern at being so repeatedly compelled to solicit protection for the State of Georgia. This is not understood as implying any want of due disposition on the part of the Executive of this Government to afford all the protection which is within the compass of the means placed within its power—having regard to all the objects which along a very extended frontier, equally demand attention. It is not doubted that you render justice in this respect to the views of the Executive.
But the observation you have made in this particular, naturally leads to another, which calls for the most serious attention of the Governments of the States exposed to Indian depredations. It is this that there is a reciprocal duty in the case. The obligation upon the United States to afford adequate protection to the inhabitants of the frontiers, is no doubt of the highest and most sacred kind. But there is a duty no less strong upon those inhabitants to avoid giving occasion to hostilities, by an irregular and improper conduct and upon the local Governments sincerely and effectually to punish and repress instances of such conduct, and the spirit which produces them. If these inhabitants can with impunity thwart all the measures of the United States for restoring or preserving peace—if they can with impunity commit depredations, and outrages upon the Indians, and that in violation of the faith of the United States, pledged not only in their general treaties, but even in the special (and among all Nations peculiarly sacred) case of a safe conduct, as in the instance of the attack upon the Indians while encamped within our protection on the tenth of May last.

Can it be surprising if such circumstances should abate the alacrity of the national Councils to encounter those heavy expences, which the protection of the frontiers occasions, and of the readiness of the Citizens of the United States, distant from the scenes of danger to acquiesce in the burdens they produce?
It is not meant by these remarks to diminish the force of the excuse, within due limits, which is drawn from the conduct of the Indians, towards the frontier inhabitants. It cannot be denied that frequent and great provocations to a spirit of animosity and revenge are given by them; but a candid and impartial survey of the events which have from time to time occurred, can leave no doubt that injuries and provocations have been too far mutual—that there is much to blame in the conduct of the frontier inhabitants, as well as in that of the Indians. And the result of a full examination must be, that unless means to restrain, by punishing the violences which those inhabitants are in the habit of perpetrating against the Indians, can be put in execution, all endeavours to preserve peace with them, must be for ever frustrated.
An example, worthy of imitation, in its spirit, has lately been given, by the Surrender to Governor Blount of some Indians who lately committed a murder upon one John Ish, an inhabitant of the southwestern Territory—and who have been tried and executed. The record of such an example of justice and fair dealing, will give occasion to us to blush—if we can cite no instance of reciprocity amidst the numerous occasions which are given for the exercise of it.
These reflections, Your Excellency may be assured, are merely designed to present to consideration some very important truths; Truths, a due attention to which are of the most serious concern to those States which have an exposed frontier. To give full weight to their claims upon the exertions of the Union to afford the requisite protection, it is of great moment to satisfy the United States, that the necessity for them has not been created, or promoted by a culpable temper, not sufficiently restrained, among those to whom the protection is immediately to be extended.
The President learns with great pleasure, the measures your Excellency had begun and was about to pursue for the removal of the settlers under Genl: Clarke. It is impossible to conceive a settlement more unjustifiable in its pretexts, or more dangerous in its principle, than that which he is attempting. It is not only a high handed usurpation of the rights of the General and State Governments, and a most unwarrantable encroachment upon those of the Indians, but proceeding upon the idea of a seperate and independent Government, to be erected upon a Military basis, it is essentially hostile to our Republican systems of Government, and is pregnant with incalculable mischiefs. It deeply concerns the great interests of the Country that such an establishment should not be permitted to take root, and that the example should be checked by adequate punishment; in doing which, no time is to be lost, for such is the nature of the establishment, that it may be expected rapidly to attain to a formidable magnitude, involving great expence and trouble to subvert it.
The President therefore depends absolutely upon measures equally prompt and efficacious to put an end to it.
Mr. Habersham Agent for supplies is instructed to co-operate and the Governor of South Carolina is requested to afford upon your application the aid of the Militia of that State, if circumstances, as does not appear probable, should require it.
No agreement or arrangement which may be made, or pretended to be made between these settlers and the Indians, ought to be suffered to make any alteration in the plan of suppressing the settlement, for no such agreement or arrangement can possibly be legal, or considering the manner in which the settlement has been commenced can without affording a most pernicious example receive the future sanction of Government.
You desire instructions with regard to the Prisoners that may be made, in the event of the employment of force. You will be pleased to cause them to be delivered over to the custody of the Judiciary, and in preference to that of the United States; as their laws define and prescribe particular punishments in such cases.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Stephens, 25 September 1794
From: Stephens, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

New York, September 25, 1794. “As I have not recieved an Answer to my letter of the 16th Inst, requesting of you to send me a Certificate which would enable me to Cancel my Mortgage which I suppose is owing to your Multiplicity of business, therefore to give you as Little trouble as possible, I have got a Certificate made out & sent … for the purpose of your signing it.…”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 26 September 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, September 26, 1794. “I have the honor to request that a Warrant for 470 Dols. may be issued to Wm. Allibon Superintendent of the Delaware Light House establishment &c for the purpose of discharging the accounts which fall due on the 30th instant.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Wilhem and Jan Willink, Nicholaas and Jacob Van Staphorst, and Nicholas Hubbard, 26 September 1794
From: Willink, Wilhem,Willink, Jan,Van Staphorst, Nicholaas,Van Staphorst, Jacob,Hubbard, Nicholas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Orig:] London. Dupl. via New York pr. Ship Charlotte. Mallaby. Tripl. via N. York pr. Ship Jersey Gardner
Duplicate
Amsterdam 26th. September 1794
Sir!
Since our last respects of 1st. Instant, we have received your very esteemed favor of 7 July, inclosing the necessary Powers in good order, and your directions to us, to make a Loan on behalf of the United States, for Two Millions of Guilders, on the application of Mr. Humphreys for that object.
Our zeal is always devoted to the Interest of the United States, and does not stand in need of quickening, when it is possible to execute the orders you give us, of which the circumstances of the last Loan are an undeniable proof. Seeing then how desirous You are to have money ready to consolidate the Treaty your Minister at the Court of Portugal is authorized to conclude with Algiers, you cannot doubt our readiness to meet and fulfill your wishes on that head, in so far as circumstances will admit.
But Sir! the situation of this Country is such at present, that it is impossible at this moment, to foresee when the period will arrive that we may be able to negotiate another Loan for the United States, and the same cause will prevent the success of any temporary arrangement, to supply the money until the Loan can be compleated: Indeed such would in all times be extremely difficult, if not impracticable for sums to that Amount.
As the Avails for a Loan that has been undertaken, come in but by Instalments, permit us to suggest to you, that the only probable means of having monies here to make good the object you wish to provide for, is to direct us to open a Loan for the purpose whenever Circumstances will allow our doing it with success: This We allow is subjecting the United States to a certain Expence, for a matter that is entirely Contingent and may not at all occur, but at same time, It ought to be considered that the distance between our two Countries, and the nature of the Loan Business, renders the Assumption of risques of this sort sometimes inevitable, and that at all Events, the proceeds of such a Loan might be applied to the payments of the large Amounts of Interest and reimbursement of the Loans of the United States successively to be made in Amsterdam.
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continue the regular discharge of the Engagements of the United States, It being highly uncertain, whether in the Intervals We shall be able to raise any further Loans on their Account: We therefore most seriously entreat You, not to rely upon such, to face the payments falling due here subsequent to next March.
Should any Events take place, to render probable the success of future Loans here, we shall not fail to give you the most early Intelligence thereof for your Government.
It may appear strange to you, that at a Crisis, when the Credit of all the Powers in Europe is greatly reduced, there should exist so little demand here and in England for the Bonds and Stocks of the United States; And we confess to you we cannot Account for it upon any reasonable grounds: The most prevailing motives however are, that many People conceive it prudent to hold their Coffers well filled in the actual Circumstances; that some uninformed entertain a general distrust of all public Funds; and that English Capitalists realize what they can, without considerable sacrifice, in hopes to replace it to great advantage in the new English Loan shortly expected to be opened: All which tending to render money very scarce, influence the price of American Bonds here, and of your Domestic Stocks in the Market of London, where they now sell at low prices.
We take the liberty to inclose you Abstract of a letter we received from our Correspondents at Copenhagen, under date of 6th. Instant, which will clearly evince to you, that it is scarce possible at any rate, to purchase Salpetre where the Agent of France can enter into competition: such being the case, in all the northern Ports, and your directions for that Article, of which the half has been executed, not being pressing, we have judged proper, to lodge orders for the remainder of the parcel to be purchased in Lisbon, whenever any shall arrive there, and to be shipped to you from thence: It will afford us great pleasure to advise You its being effected, And we have good hopes it may be so, as that Market is not frequented by the Agents of France, nor we believe materially influenced by the rise in price of Salpetre in the northern parts of Europe.
We are ever with sincere Regard and esteem   Sir!   Your mo: obi: hb: Servants
Wilhem & Jan WillinkN & J Van Staphorst & Hubbard
Alex: Hamilton Esqr. Secretary of the Treasury.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Howell, Junior, 27 September 1794
From: Howell, Joseph, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

W. D. Accountants OfficeSeptember 27th. 1794
Sir
In pursuance of your request as noted in my letter of Yesterday I have the honor to inform you that the sum required is contemplated to be expended for buildings, repairs and articles directed to be made and purchased by the President the sum of

Dollars 5000

For the pay of the Army & for bounties to recruits
3000

 "  Subsistence of Officers
1000

 "  Incidental & Contingent expences
   1000

Dollars 10000

The Treasurer informs me that he has in his hands as Agent for the Department of War the sum of three hundred and ninety dollars & 69 Cts.
I am Sir &c
Joseph Howell
The Secty of the Treasury


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Stephen Moylan, 27 September 1794
From: Moylan, Stephen
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia] September 27, 1794. “The amount of Interest on the stock remaining on the books of this Office for the Quarter ending the 30th Septr. 1794 is 19.506.38 Cents 1 Mill dollars for which Sum you will please to issue a Warrant.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 27 September 1794
From: Washington, George
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Philadelphia, September 27, 1794. “Pay to the Secretary of State, out of the fund appropriated to defray the Contingent Charges of Government, the sum of Fifteen hundred Dollars, for the use of Colo. Innes.”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Wilhem and Jan Willink, Nicholaas and Jacob Van Staphorst, and Nicholas Hubbard, 27 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Willink, Wilhem,Willink, Jan,Van Staphorst, Nicholaas,Van Staphorst, Jacob,Hubbard, Nicholas

[Philadelphia, September 27, 1794. On January 5, 1795, Willink, Van Staphorst, and Hubbard wrote to Hamilton: “We have to acknowledge the Receipt of your esteemed favors of 27 September and 27 October, the latter signed by Oliver Wolcott Esqr.” Letter of September 27 not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to the President and Directors of the Bank of New York, 28 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: President and Directors of the Bank of New York

[Philadelphia, September 28, 1794. On September 28, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Gulian Verplanck: “Inclosed is a Letter for the President & directors of the Bank of New York.” Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Gulian Verplanck, 28 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Verplanck, Gulian

PhiladelphiaSep. 28. 1794
Dear Sir
Inclosed is a Letter for the President & directors of the Bank of New York. I have it at heart for various reasons as a matter very interesting to the public service that the loan requested should be made—but I would not wish the Letter to be formally presented until it was certain there would be a compliance. For this reason I send it to you that you may sound the Directors before presenting it & present it or not as you find them disposed.
The rate of interest may perhaps appear exceptionable but it is of consequence to the Country & ultimately the interest of all monied institutions that the Government rate of Interest should be low. Beside this I shall postpone drawing for the money as long as possible which may render the loan in fact more profitable than is one to Individuals at six ⅌ Cent.
I will thank you for a reply as soon as may be; putting the initials of your name on the superscription of the Letter.
Yrs. with true esteem & regard
A Hamilton
PS. you will of course open the inclosed. I say this because it is directed to The President & Directors.

G V Planck Esq


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ephraim Blaine, 29 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Blaine, Ephraim

PhiladelphiaSep. 29. 1794
Dr. Sir
The President whom I have the honor to accompany leaves this place tomorrow for Carlisle, where he will probably remain three or four days. He wishes you to provide for him some convenient rooms (say three) during his stay. It will be most agreeable for them to be at a private house on the express condition that they are to be paid for; for The President will not by any means be accommodated on any other terms. If they cannot be had on these terms at a private house let the best thing possible be done at a Tavern.
Yours with esteem & regard
A Hamilton
Ephraim Blaine Esqr


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 29 September 1794
From: Hodgdon, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia, September 29, 1794. On September 30, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Hodgdon: “I perceive by your return of yesterday that there is still a considerable deficiency of some essential articles for the Militia.” Letter not found.]


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 29 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

[Philadelphia, September 29, 1794. On September 30, 1794, Tench Coxe wrote to Hodgdon: “Permit me to ask your greatest attention & exertion to fulfill the requests of the Secy. of the Treasury in his letter to you of the 29 inst.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Nourse, 29 September 1794
From: Nourse, Joseph
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury DepartmentRegisters Office 29th septemr. 1794
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose a Certificate of the sums issueable from the Treasury of the United states for the payment of Interest becoming due to the several creditors on the Books of the Treasury on the 30th September 1794 and to the Trustees for the redemption of the Public debt for Interest arising to the same period upon the stock standing in their names, and in the name of Samuel Meredith in trust for the United States.

dollars

To the several Creditors

291,945.20

To the Trustees for the redemption of the public debt
}
19,291.76

Total sum issuable

311,237. 4

With the greatest respect I am   Sir   your most obedient humble servt.
The Honble. Alexander Hamilton Esquiresecretary of the Treasury.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Smith, 29 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, Samuel

War Department September 29th 1794
Sir.
I have received your letter informing me of your determination to proceed to Frederick Town.
It is the wish of the President, that you proceed with the Militia under your command with all reasonable expedition to Fort Cumberland there to form a junction with that of Virginia, which he is desirous should not be delayed.
Orders went yesterday to Mr. Gale by express to provide and forward to Fort Cumberland as many Jackets and Overalls of the description of those you mention as he can get there by the 15th of October. Supplies of the same articles will go immediately from hence. In short every thing possible will be done for the Comfort and accomodating of the Troops.
With great consideration &   esteem, I am Sir   Your Obt. Servant
A Hamilton
PS. I have accepted your drafts for 20,000 and 17,000 Dollars for the 1st of November & the 1st of December, which I presume will enable your friends to do the needful. It is expected that the Pennsylvania and Jersey Militia will unite at Carlisle the 5th of October whence they will immediately go to Bedford.

General S SmithFrederick Town


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 29 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wolcott, Oliver, Jr.

Treasury Department29th September 1794
Sir
Being about to leave the seat of Government for a few Weeks to accompany the Army on its march against the Western Insurgents of Pennsylvania, I commit to you during my absence the management of those matters which are reserved to my superintendance under the constitution and regulations of the Department, especially the receipts and expenditures of money, and I rely upon your deligence and zeal, that nothing will suffer during my absence.
With regard to remissions & mitigations of penalties and forfeitures it will be best to avoid acting in any case in which particular inconvenience will not arise from delay, as there is not time to explain the priniciples which have governed in the past, and the course of policy may without such explanation be innovated upon, so as to occasion something like inconsistency. But in urgent cases you will act, consulting the most recent precedents in similar cases.
To preserve the usual forms I have signed and left in my Office a large number of Blank Warrants, of the different kinds which issue.
Inclosed is a letter to the President and Directors of the Bank of New York. If they agree to the loan you will conclude it. You will find in the Office a Power from the President for the purpose.
It will be regular in any contract which may be made to pursue the terms of the power as to parties.
With great consideration & esteem   I am Sir   Your obedient Servant
A HamiltonSecy of the Treasy
Oliver Wolcott Esqr.Comptroller of the Treasury


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

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, September 30, 1794. Requests “a warrant to issue for the sum of one hundred Dollars in favor of … Joel Gibbs with whom a contract has been made for seven hundred & sixty eight Hats for the Artillerists, being on a/count of the above mentioned contract.”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Tench Coxe, 30 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Coxe, Tench

[Philadelphia, September 30, 1794. On October 1, 1794, Coxe wrote to Hamilton: “I received … your letter of the 30~ Ulo. relative to the forwarding of the militia supplies.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Ellery, 30 September 1794
From: Ellery, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Newport [Rhode Island] September 30, 1794. “I acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 10th. of this month; I shall do every thing in my power to secure a just issue in the case of Pierce. It is not the practice in this State to strike juries.…”


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 30 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

War departmentSeptember 30. 1794
Sir,
It is with regret I perceive by your return of yesterday that there is still a considerable deficiency of some essential articles for the Militia Army Knapsacks Canteens Musket Cartridges Blankets and shoes.
I am to request that you will press forward additional supplies of these articles as fast as possible to Fort Cumberland and Carlisle proportioned to the number of Militia to assemble at those places respectively. Your object is to equip every man called for with one Knapsack or Valice and Canteen, one pair of shoes and thirty rounds of Musket Cartridges for every foot Soldier.
With regard to Blankets a number equal to half the whole number of Men called for will it is presumed suffice.
I observe that the Virginia Militia are still deficient in Camp Kettles. It ought to be a primary object to make up that deficiency.
When you have completed thirty rounds ⅌ man of Cartridges you will forward an additional supply for the whole army equal to thirty rounds more by way of Carlisle and Bedford. The ammunition for the field pieces is also very defective. These ought to be at least thirty rounds ⅌ piece.
Mr. Francis has been directed to make a further provision of the foregoing articles except ammunition and also to provide a number of woolen Jackets and Overalls which are also to be forwarded with all possible expedition proportionally to the before mentioned places. But after the 5. of October whatever is sent forward must take the route by Carlisle to Bedford. The supplies for the Southward therefore ought to be hastened on before that date. But no time should be lost in sending more ammunition to Carlisle.
You will also forward immediately one thousand of the Coats, two thousand of the Overalls and three thousand of the shirts you report to be on hand. Divide them between Fort Cumberland and Carlisle.
I should be glad to have to morrow morning by 9 oClock a return of whatever you may have forwarded since the return of yesterday.
It is relied upon that this instruction will be executed to the full extent. The Instructions you may receive from Tench Coxe Esqr with regard to supplies till the return of the Secretary at War are to be complied with.
You will on the 5. of October forward by express to Carlisle a return of all the articles which you send on not included in the return you are requested to make to morrow and another by the post of Tuesday the 7. of October of every thing subsequently forwarded.
Nothing must be omitted to obtain with dispatch the means of transportation. All accounts prove that the Troops are a head of their supplies which is a very disagreeable circumstance.
With consideration and esteem   I am Sir   your obedt. Servant
Alexander HamiltonSecy of the Treasy
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Sim Lee, 30 September 1794
From: Lee, Thomas Sim
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Council Chamber [Annapolis, Maryland]September 30th 1794.
Sir.
The enclosed copy of a Letter from Brigadier General Smith at Frederick Town will explain to you a variety of difficulties annexed to his situation which he seems to consider as sufficiently formidable to delay his march to the Ultimate place of rendezvous.
My view in transmitting to you a copy of this Communication is simply to afford the General Government an opportunity of removing as far as possible such of the alledged difficulties as have been beyond my power.
The enclosed Copy of my answer to his Letter will apprize you of the nature of my exertions for completing the Maryland Detachment and for effecting their accommodation and it will remain with the President to adopt such further arrangements with regard to the latter object as may be thought expedient for supplying what is yet deficient.
I can truly say I have used every possible effort to gratify the objection of the General Government, and that I shall not in future omit any opportunity of giving it my utmost support and assistance.
The marked Inadequacy of our Militia Law has placed obstacles in my way which it has been impracticable wholly to surmount. I have endeavoured to meet this Inadequacy by every means that could be devised, but have not been able to succeed to the extent required. I have no doubt that General Smith upon receipt of my letter and the Medicine and Blankets from Baltimore, will take the earliest measures for getting in motion; and I feel a Confidence that the displeasure resulting from the disappointment of the expectations with which he received his Command will be but temporary.
I am &c
Tho: S Lee
The HonbleAlexander HamiltonSecretary Treasury.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Kidder Meade, [30 September 1794]
From: Meade, Richard Kidder
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Frederick County, Virginia, September 30, 1794]
My dear Hamilton
It is some considerable time since I gratified myself with a letter to you. This short one I do not hesitate now to write in order to afford an intimate acquaintance of mine the pleasure he has long wish’d of an introduction to the person of my friend. He is deeply attached to your politics & official character, to say no more, & I partake with him in the enjoyment he will derive in taking you by the hand. Mr. Lewis Burwell is the bearer & I can venture to introduce him as a good man & a good Citizen, most firmly well affected to our Constitution. I know my friend the nature of your office & your zeal to fill it perfectly in all its parts leaves you but little time to attend to other matters, but the anxiety of Mr. Burwell to make even a small acquaintance with you induc’d me to trouble you with this letter, for which I will make no further apology. And now my Dear friend how do you do, how is my old acquaintance your better half & all your little offspring—you are often in my mind & my heart is with you, I only lament that I cannot see you all. If you have not leisure to grant Us a line, send me word by some chance acquaintance, your number of Children, their Sexes & how you all do. I have added a fifth to my number since I wrote to you, a hearty male, & a very few months will furnish the half dozen, but I am not knowing enough in the business to foretel the kind. Present us in a friendly way to Mrs H., & I beg you my Dr Hamilton to believe that I am unalterably.
Yr truely Affece Friend
R K Meade
Frederick Septr 30th 1794


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 30 September 1794
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wolcott, Oliver, Jr.

[Philadelphia] September 30, 1794. On October 2, 1794, Wolcott wrote to Hamilton: “I have recd. your letter of Sept. 30th.” Letter not found.]


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 1 October 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury Department, Revenue Office, October 1, 1794. Requests “that a warrant be issued in the name of Tench Francis Esqr. Agent for military purchases for twenty five Thousand Dollars.”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Nourse, 2 October 1794
From: Nourse, Joseph
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Treasury DepartmentRegisters Office 2d. October 1794
Sir,
I would beg leave to intimate that upon an adjustment of the several dividend accounts of the registered debt, the sum of Nineteen thousand and twenty nine dollars ⁵⁷⁄₁₀₀ remained to be issued from the Treasury for payment of interest and arrearages of Interest to the 1st October 1794; but as only a part of the Arrearages will be called for in the course of the present Quarter; I wou’d recommend that a Warrant for five thousand dollars be issued in favour of John Kean Esqr Cashier of the Bank of the United states, he to be held accountable for the expenditure being with great respect, sir,
Your most obedient & most humble servant
J N
Honble Alexr Hamilton Esqr.Secretary of the Treasury

dollars

arrearages of Interest due on the several Quarterly dividends on the 30th Septr 1794
18.598.96

Quarter Yearly dividend from 1st. July 1794 to 30th September following
  3.141.44

Total payable 1st October 1794 Dolls
21.740.40

deduct balance cash in the hands of the Cashier of the Bank of the United states on the 1st October 1794
  2.710.83

Leaves the amot as within stated
19.029.57


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 2 October 1794
From: Wolcott, Oliver, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

[Philadelphia] Oct. 2d. 1794
I have recd. your Letter of Sept. 30th. & have lost no time in causing Notes to be prepared for the remittances directed to be made to Genl. Miller & Mr. Williams, which will go forward tomorrow by Colo. Presley Nevil to whom a reasonable compensation has been promised.
I expect to be able to forward ninety thousand Dollars by the same conveyance to Fort Cumberland for the pay of the army.
I judge it proper to transmit Copies of papers relating to a heavy requisition from Elliot & Williams on acot. of their Contract for the Army. I understand that this is exclusive of about 40000 Dollars for which Mr. Smiths bills are registered in your Office. If you have it in your power I must request you to advise & instruct me on this subject.
Genl. Knox is expected this Evening.
I have the honor to be with perfect respect   Sir   &c
The Hon A H


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Tench Coxe, 4 October 1794
From: Coxe, Tench
To: Hamilton, Alexander

T. D. R. O. October 4 1794
Sir
You will receive by this express a copy of a letter to me from Mr. Gale.
A letter has been sent from your Office, from Col. Carrington to you a copy is enclosed. Major Hodgdon whom I have seen, assured me 5 or 6000 blankets have gone forward; the last this day. Ten bales containing as he supposed 1600 more have arrived from N. York, & are in good time, as he could not get more off than have this day gone. He says that Invoices of all parcels were sent with them. The Arms had gone before this letter was received from Mr. Carrington. Mr. Hodgdon informs me that he sends you daily an account of what he forwards.
I have not received any information from Mr. Stagg relative to the Objects of your letter of the 30th. I made this day another unsuccessful call to see him. He was absent on business. The Clerk with whom I left the request for the tellers, said he had informed him of my request.
The Money for Mr. Gale (3000 Dolls.) had been applied for by the exhibition of his letter at your Office.
I have cautioned Mr. Gale to take care that the disease at Baltimore be not communicated to the Militia by the clothing from there.
It appears to me expedient that the agency or Commissareate for 1795 should be considered if not filled while the President is to the westward. Several of Gen. Wilkins’s friends wish the situation for him. Mr. Ross particularly. I have the honor to be
Sir your mo. obedt. Servt.
T. Coxe C. R:
The Secty. of the Treasy.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Lee, 4 October [1794]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lee, Henry

Carlisle [Pennsylvania] Oct 4 [1794]
My Dear Lee
There is something about our friend Smith that perplexes and distresses me. I cannot suppose any thing wrong yet it is certain that he has done nothing but paint black from the beginning. However the force of Maryland may be suffered to melt away it is a consolation that a sufficient force will be had elsewhere. Smith is mistaken when he supposes Pensylvania will do nothing. She has now on the ground 1500 men & there is every probability of another 1500 by the 10th instant. Jersey has here also 500 horse & 500 infantry & another Regiment of infantry will be here by the 10th. In my opinion this force alone would be fully adequate to the object though I hold with you the principle sacred that nothing is to be risked, & therefore felicitate you & myself on the prospect of a more adequate force. In the humour Friend Smith seems to be in it may be adviseable to facilitate to him a return to Maryland.
Adieu
A Hamilton
Govr. Lee


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Nicholaas Van Staphorst, 4 October 1794
From: Van Staphorst, Nicholaas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

Amsterdam 4 October 1794.
Sir!
The difference of opinion between the several Gentlemen constituting the joint Correspondents of the United States of America, for the Department of Finance, about the Doctrine of Liberty and Equality, and every other Matter relating to the French Revolution, is the cause of your not receiving from us such compleat communications and advice of the situation of things, as might otherwise be necessary.
I venture to give you a private account of my thoughts on that subject, in hopes of it’s proving in some manner useful to you as Secretary of the Treasury. And I am the more induced to it, on account of some merits, I think I can claim from the United States, above my Copartners, (except my Brother, who being banished from this Country these seven years past, is prevented from taking an active part in the business) by the very warm Interest I took during the American War, in the fortunate issue of that grand Insurrection for the Cause of liberty, and by having been accessary to it, According to the Circumstances, We then were in, at a period when, Mr. Hubbard was not yet in Holland, and when the Contest was still a matter of perfect indifference to Messrs. Willinks.
That sacred flame of Liberty, is still glowing in my bosom, and has received additional purity from the important examples set forth by the French Revolution, as well in regard to the cause and magnitude of the Evil, which is common to all the European Nations, as with respect to the infaillible means of redress, from the Adhibition of those forces, every people is possessed of. From these motives I am as eager a partizan to the rights of man, and the principles of liberty and equality, brought to light and put into practice by the People of France, as I have been to American Freedom. And I omitted none of those exertions, the fatal Circumstances, We hitherto laboured under, would allow me to use, with the assistance of some Friends, who agreed with me in this point, to make those principles known among our Countrymen, and to render the same acceptable to them. In which our efforts have not been fruitless.

This labour has given me more insight in politics, and enables me to impart to you better information, or at least with more intimate Conviction and upon good grounds, of the actual Situation of our Country and of what you may expect from us in your Character.
The French are upon our frontiers, and even in the territory of the generality on the left Bank of the Mase.
The Dutch army is so far reduced, that they would not be able to draw five thousand Men into the field, besides the garrisons, of the frontier places not yet conquered, and those of the interior Cities, where they cannot oppose the Enemy, and are solely employed in supporting the Authority of our Aristocratic Government.
The English Army under the Duke of York, is indeed not quite ruined, and if well employed, might still hinder the French very much in crossing the Rivers. But it is so deficient in point of Courage and Discipline, as to spoil and plunder those it was sent to protect. There is no doubt but it will set to flight at the first serious attempt the French may make upon it.
Of the dear purchased Sixty two thousand Prussian troops, who were chiefly intended to defend this Country, not a single man came in it.
The Austrian Army at the Mase has been of late so completely beaten, as to be in full retreat towards the Rhine, and wishes most ardently to enjoy some repose on the other side of that River.
Such Sir, is our present situation abroad. At home, a general discontent prevails, and the people are prepared for an insurrection: which I dare say, will break out as soon as the French will have crossed the Rivers in any point.
As this may be shortly looked for, you may likewise expect to hear by the first accounts from hence, that the Revolution will have been effected: that We will thereby be very narrowly connected with France; that their Friends will have become our Friends, and their Enemies our Enemies. I am sanguine, the Revolution itself may be compleated without great Struggle, or the shedding of much blood. But the consequences it will have on the situation of this Country, and it’s inhabitants, will be most important, especially in point of the means of subsistance and the fortunes of the rich people.

We are to meet the public finances in the most shocking condition, and loaded with enormous Debts. For this We shall have to make provision, and to circumscribe our expenditure in proportion to the revenue. The revenue system itself must be established on a different principle. The plain citizen, the industrious tradesman, the husbandman, and in general the lower class of Citizens must be releaved from the burthensome taxes, and on the contrary the wealthy and rich must be more charged in proportion to their income. This will of course occasion a considerable reduction in the surplus they annually invested in New Loans.
It is not quite unprobable that some Powers, as Austria and Russia, seeing they are to expect no more assistance from the Dutch, will pay no further interest, and be unable to redeem the Capital.
Freedom will I hope be attended here with the same consequences as in America, it will prove an incitement to Industry and Activity, and offer an opening for employing Funds to advantages, that are now invested in Foreign Loans.
These are considerations that make me apprehend that in the period now to come, hardly any foreign negotiation will be practicable.
It is true, that if any thing in that Line will be possible, it will be for America. But in my opinion it would be imprudent to calculate upon it, at least for the next year. Of consequence I fear that it will be impossible to do any thing towards the execution of your late Order for the Treaty with Algiers. On the contrary I think You may be under the necessity of making provision for the whole amount of Interest and reimbursmt. falling due in 1795, over and above the Balance that will remain due to the United States. I will be happy if in this respect, things turn out the reverse from what I think they will. But I conceived it my duty rather to give you this circumstantial communication, and considering the possibility of a different issue. If I was allowed to give you an advice, it would be to direct Mr Adams or any body else, at all times to watch the favorable opportunities, and to avail the United States thereof; for such sums of Money as their service may require, with such stipulations of Interest and Charges as you think proper. For want of a similar precaution, it may happen that some propitious moment may slip by unimproved, through the delay of writing to and from America.
When the Revolution I expect to take place shortly, will have happened, my further addressing you in private will be needless. I shall then no more fear to suppeditate such Ideas as will from time, to time appear to me, proper to be inserted in our Letters to You.
I have only to add, that I dare boldly assure You, that no manner of danger attends the moneys belonging to the United States in the hands of Messrs Willinks and my house by what will happen: and further that I remain with great esteem
Sir!   Your most obedient servant
Nics: van Staphorst.
Alexr. Hamilton Esqr, Secreta. of the Treasury U.S.