Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 5 December 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Camp Decr. 5th. 1799.

          I Submit to your perusal papers from No. 1. to No. 10 inclusive, relative to an unhandsome rencontrè which has taken place, between Lt. Richard Baldwin and Capt. Philip Courtlandt of the 12th. and in consequence of which, Capt. Courtlandt is under an arrest
          You will notice his solicitude on the question, and the delicacy of my particular Situation on the case—I wish to be indulged with your advice, on the subject, and flatter myself, it will be early given, I must also take the liberty of observing, that some very pointed orders are necessary to check the disposition to gambling, too prevalent, amonst the officers of the 11th. & 12th. Regts. under your immediate Command, I feel myself at ease in observing, from all the Circumstances connected with the case submitted, that if you would please to consent, to my withdrawing of the arrest from Capt. Courtlandt accompanied with such orders, as you might please to authorise me to issue, it would have the desired effect, probably, of reclaiming an officer, who has some qualifications, which if duly cultivated, may render service, & perhaps be a sufficient warning to others, to avoid similar errors & Vice—I really think Courtlandt is worth trying still further, but my Candour, will not allow me to say a word, in favour of Baldwin, altho’ he is the accuser, I wish the service, was well rid of him, he is a professed Gambler and from what I can learn, of the lowest grade—from what I understand of his Character in Civil Life, the friends who introduced him to the Military, ought to blush, at having an agency, in palming such a Character on the public—he is however, the 2d. first Lieutenant in the Regt. and of course entitled to a Company, If we are in service to be tormented with such, bipeds, I can only discharge my duty to you & my Country, by giving, my earliest opinion, that, he has no single qualification for an officer and that in my opinion, the sooner he can have a broad hint, that his absence from Military scenes, would not be lamented by his Country, the better—owing to Venerial Complaints he has not been able, to do a tour of duty in the Regt. for nearly three months past, & altho he has this day reported himself fit for duty, you may be assured, that he cannot I believe never will be, able to perform, two days march—Solicitous for your advice, I have the Honor to be—Sir With the Highest respect Your most Obedt Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith 12th. Regt


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 6 December 1799
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Philadelphia Decr 6th 1799.

          I have received your letter of the 4th instant.
          Mr. Brooks a Cadet, in the artillery was appointed to the business of paying the troops at and near Staunton and set off on the business, about three days since.
          I have heard that Lt Merriweather Lewis, was coming to Wilmington to join the recruiting party there. I know him to be very capabale of a business of the kind but Mr Brooks’s appointment was Concurred in by the secretary of war, and I have no doubt he will perform well.
          I have the honor to be very respectfully Sir yr obt Servt

            C:   Swan PMG.

          Genl Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Hull, 6 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hull, William

            Sir,
            NY. Decr. 6. 1799

          I have received your letter of the 21st of Novr., and am much obliged to you for the information which it contains—
          I shall always be happy to receive your opinions of characters—
          With
           General Hull—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Dill, 6 December 1799
From: Dill, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Bennington Decr. 6th 1799

          I arrived at this place on the 31st Ulto. and have reported myself to Major Bewell agreeable to your Instructions
          I Have the Honor to be with Respect Yr. Obt Servant

            James Dill
            2nd Lieut
             2nd. U.S. R. I.

          Major Genl Alexr. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Dwight, 6 December 1799
From: Dwight, Joseph H.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Bennington. Decr. 6th. 1799

          Agreeable to your orders of the 4th Novr. last I have reported my self to Major Buell where I wait his orders—
          With Respect I have The Honor to be your most Obt. & very Hble Servt.

            Jos. H. Dwight
            Lieut. 1st. Regt. of Infantry

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton New York


Title: Petition of Peter Mildeberger, 7 December 1799
From: Mildeberger, Peter
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            December 7, 1799
            To Alexander Hamilton Esqr. Major General of the Army of the United States.

            The Petition of Peter Mildeberger
            Most Humbly Sheweth

          That your Petitioner enlisted in the Twelfth Regiment of the United States after which he imprudently deserted the Service.
          That your Petitioner was apprehended, ironed, and imprisoned in the Garret of a House, that from the dread of the punishment attending desersion your Petitioner was induced in his then situation at the risque of his life to leap out of the Window, which has so injured your Petitioner that he is apprehensive he never can be able to serve the united States as will appear by the Certificate herewith annexed.
          Your Petitioner therefore most humbly prays that he may have a discharge and be released from his  present confinement.
          And he will ever pray &c.

            Peter Mildeberger

            We do recommend the Subscriber to your clemency

            Abrm. Van Boskerck
            Anthony Steeback

            on verso: Upon the principle that the within named Peter Mildeberger can no longer be serviceable to the United States, I join in the within recommendation. Decr. 4th 1799.

            Jacob De la Montagnie
            John Bagert
            Gabriel Furman


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, 7 December 1799
From: Graves, Rufus
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Oxford 7th. December 1799

          It is found that the shoes which have been supplied by Mr. Stephens are much too small for our northern troops. Not more than one half that have been sent on for the sixteenth Regiment can ever be worn by them—Our men are large and having been accustomed to hard labour their feet are proportionably so—
          The socks that have been furnished are very thick being made of coating or thick baize, and of course require a large shoe—Numbers of the men who have taken the largest shoes have either been made lame in a few days or have torn their shoes open behind and many who have drawn their shoes cannot wear them at all and must either procure their own shoes or go without—That troops should be driven to this necessity I presume is not the design of the government.
          Another difficulty attends the shoes they are not faithfully made. The leather appears to be good, but they are so slightly made that many of the shoes that were new when the troops began their march from New hampshire and Vermont before they reached Oxford were ripped in pieces.
          Every possible exertion has been made by the Officers in the sixteenth Regt. to enlist the best men that our circle affords. To obtain tall strait young fellows has been the object, and we have so far succeeded that on mustering two hundred & fifteen of them at Oxford, their average height is found to be five feet nine inches and an half, and their average age only twenty six years—
          It is my highest ambition to make the 16th. Regt answer the most sanguine expectations of the government, and to render both Officers and men as respectable, and as comfortable as the nature of the case will admit—
          One of the next things of  importance to raising a faithfull army, I conceive to be the preservation of its health and —  as suitable clothing is ever conducive to this, I hope nothing will be wanting on the part of the government in furnishing those supplies it has engaged. As the Officers of the 16th Regiment have as yet received nothing for quarterage, wood &c it is wished that the contractor at Oxford may if it is regular, be directed to pay to the Officers stationed at Oxford all such arrearages,  and that the contractors at the recruiting districts may be directed to do the same to the Officers stationed there.
          I have the honor to be with very great respect Sir your obedient sert

            R Graves Lt Col. Comt 16th Regt

          Major General Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 7 December 1799
From: Eddins, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir,
            Governors Island Fort Jay Decr. 7th. 1799

          Since I had the pleasure of seeing of you, I have in examining of the Hutts on the Island, have come a Cross a Man belonging to Captain Flemings Company, going at large and without doing any duty for a considerable time.  This man on examination informs me, that he was brought hear by his Capt. in Order to have him Transfered to some other Company; There being some discontent between him and the Company that he belonged to.
          The Generl. will please inform me what may be his pleasure respecting of this Man I am With respect—Your Obedt. Servt.

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


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Willcocks, 7 December 1799
From: Willcocks, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton,
            Sir,
            New York Decemr. 7th. 1799—

          In the case of Peter Mildeberger, I can only report, that to my knowlege the facts stated in his Petition are true—I believe he has never been out of his bed, since he went first into it—
          That he has labored under a constant internal Hemorrage I conclude to be true, from the information of his nurse and the information, and certificate, of the attending Physician—
          As to the future result, I presume the Doctor, who appears to be an intelligent, and discreet Man, must be the best judge—His certificate is before You.
          Upon the whole, if I may give an Opinion, I should rather conclude, that it is most probable, he will be a useless tax upon the Service.
          I think however if the General should conclude to discharge him, it would be well to make it, a Condition Antecedent, that he should reimburse the Public for his medical Charges, Cloathing, & Subsistence, &c.
          All which however is most respectfully submitted, By, Your Most obedt. Servt.

            Wm. Willcocks. Majr. 12th. I Reg.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Ripley, 8 December 1799
From: Ripley, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Union Camp Decr. 8th 1799

          I had the honor to receive your favor of the 26th Novr. & have to observe—that my letter of the 19th was wrote by the direction of Colo Smith with an assurance from him, that he would at the same time write you on the subject, recommending the measures propos’d, if unfortunate in my expressions in not stating it was wrote by direction of Colo. Smith, cannot in this instance conceive myself a fit subject of censure
          I am Sir with great respect your Obedient Servant

            John Ripley

          Majr Genl. A. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, 8 December 1799
From: Graves, Rufus
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Oxford 8th. December 1799

          It is now become very necessary that a surgeon be appointed for the 16th. Regt. We have as I suppose as many men at Oxford as either of the regiments in the Brgade  and the probability is that we shall soon have more than either. Although it is a very healthy season, yet, not a day transpires but we need surgical or medical assistance; besides according to the regulations of the paymaster General we must have the assistance of a surgn. at every muster.
          I have recivd of Mr. Stevens two chests of medicine and Surgical instruments, and have caused them to be transported to Oxford but I am directed to deliver them to no one but the surgeon of the Regiment.
          It also appears to be necessary that the vacancies occasioned by the appointment of the Staff should be filld One Officer from each company being stationed at Oxford one only remains at the recruiting rendezvous,  where the vacancy  is and in case of sickness, death or other casualty the subdistrict will be left vacant, a check has already been put to the recruiting service on this account in  two instances. I cannot but repeat my desire that Perkins May be appointed, for I believe him to be one of the most promising young fellows in the circle of my acquaintance.
          I have the honor to be with very great respect Sir Your obedient Sert.

            R Graves Lt Col. Comt. 16th US Regt.

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Williamson, 9 December 1799
From: Williamson, Benjamin
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            New York December 9th. 1799

          When I accepted the Appointment of Deputy Paymaster General, I flattered myself, that the Business was of so simple a nature, that I should be able to go thro’ the duties of my Office without Assisstance. I find however that in prosecuting the same, that it requires much more — & attention than I had contemplated, which together with the Cloathing business, now attached to it, obliges me to request some Assistance.
          The Paymaster General (probably foreseeing the necessity of my having Assistance) referred me to you, if I should find the duties of my Office required a Clerk. I therefore take the liberty of informing you that from my present view, of the duties of my office I conclude that the public service cannot be promptly attended to in every Case that may Occur, without Assistance.
          To employ a Clerk, equal to the business, in this City, will require a provision of about six hundred dollars p year—I therefore suggest the propriety of looking among the Subalterns of the Army for one that will answer the purpose, & who will probably be satisfied with having an Additional allowance of Pay of 30 dollrs. p month—which additional allowance it will require to enable him to live in this City
          I have the honor to be Sir, with the Greatest Respect Your Obedient Servant

            B. Williamson DPMG
            A.C.G.

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 9 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY Dr 9. 99

          I enclose to you two letters in recommendation of Doctor Foster as for a medical appointment.
          I have confidence in the Gentlemen who have recommended Dr. Foster—
          S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 9 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. Dr 9. 99

          I enclose to you some letters in recommendation of Mr. Hedgeman Thom whom Col. Parker wishes to be appointed an Officer in his regiment—
          The Colonel is very anxious that the vacancies in his regiment be filled, and I would recommend very much wish that it be done as speedily as possible—
          W—
           S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Mathew Arbuckle, 9 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Arbuckle, Mathew

            Sir,
            NY. Dec. 9, 99

          I have just received your letter of the 25th of November.
          You will repair to Staunton in Virginia and take the orders of the Commanding Officer at that place
          Lt. Arbuckle—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 9 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Parker, Thomas

            Sir,
            NY. Decr. 9. 99

          I have received your letter of the 27th of Novr. with it’s enclosure.
          You have already been twice informed that the arrangement of relative rank which you transmitted me is confirmed—Enclosed is a list of the Officers in the order in which they are to stand.
          I have sent to the Secretary of War the letters in recommendation of Mr. Thom, and have again urged that the vacancies in your regiment be filled.
          W—
          Col Parker


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Willcocks, 9 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Willcocks, William

            Sir,
            NY Decr. 9. 99

          I have received your letter of the seventh instant with the accompanying papers, and am of opinion from the circumstances stated that the person ought to be discharged. I send you a discharge accordingly.
          With respect to the last paragraph of your letter, It will be well to obtain a reimbursement to the United States for Medical charges Clothing and subsistence, if the person is able to make it, but if not, it will be best to discharge him simply retaining any articles of public property that he may have in his possession.
          Major Wilcocks—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, 9 December 1799
From: Graves, Rufus
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Camp at Oxford Decr 9th 1799

          The determination of the relative Rank of the Officers in the sixteenth Regiment has been posponed for want of proper data—
          At the time of receiving your letter of the seventh of September, in which you call for the settlement of relative Rank, I was very little acquainted with many of my Officers, some I had never seen, and wholly unacquainted with their pretentions
          My Majors were then one in Vermont and the other in Rhode Island, and the company Officers dispersed over three states—In this situation I was unprepared to determine matters of so much delicacy and importance. I have since made it an object to enquire after characters, abilities, and pretentions and have been fortunate enought to have some personal acquaintance with all my Officers, one only excepted. With the most correct information I have been able to obtain, in consert with Major Lynde, I have made the herewith enclosed arrangement of Companies and relative Rank. This contains all the alterations, from the first arrangement, that, with my present information I can justify myself in making—
          In answer to your request for my opinion as to such Officers in the sixteenth Regiment as are best qualified to serve in the department of the Inspectorship or Quartermaster, I will name to you Major Cornelius Lynde, Captains William Woodward, Josiah Dunham, and George Tillinghast, Lieutenants Bissell, and Overing—I have defered replying to your request in this respect for the same reason that I did in the other one lest I should for want of acquaintance name to you a person to fill an office that should not eventually be found equal to it
          I have understood that Captain William Woodward has applied for the office of Inspector. Should he be so fortunate as to obtain it I have no doubt but he would fill the office respectably and Give general satisfaction—He is a man of a handsome Marcantile education, active in business, and of very great industry; is perfectly acquainted with all the duties of the soldier. He entered the service of his Country in the revolutionary War at fifteen years of age, and served eight years; a very considerable part of the time as orderly Sergeant in the Congress Regiment. He is a man of an unblemished Character, and beloved not only by his friends, but by all his acquaintances.
          I have the honor to be with very great respect Sir your obedient Sert

            R Graves Lt Col. Com. 16 US Regt.

          Major General Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Underwood, 10 December 1799
From: Underwood, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            His Excelcy. Gen. Hamilton
            Sir,
            Hanover County Virginia 10th. Decr. 1799

          I Reported myself to your excellency From Baltimore on or about the 26th. of August last—Since which I have been extreamly ill, indeed But am now happy to enform your Excellency I am now ready to Join any part of the army where yr. Excellency may think proper to order me an Anzwer as soon as Convenient directed to me at Richmond Virginia will ever be acknowledgd. By yr. Excelcys. very Obt. Humble. Servant

            Tho. Underwood Lieut.
            U.S. Artlts. & Engineers


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 10 December 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Camp Decr. 10th. 1799

          General Stevens informed me some day’s past, that you had diffinitively fixed the number of Boards, which were to be used in this Cantoonment, and that he had given directions to the Contractor to supply so many, & no more, In consequence of a call for boards for the officers Hutts, I sent the Brigade Qr Mr. to the Contractor last evening to know whether he had supplyed the number granted, he answered, he had, all he was authorisd to order, & he believed they had been sent, but was not certain—How am I to assertain this? I cannot make him verify his deliveries and to apply to General Stevens, to write to the Contractor, to verify his deposits of boards within the Centinels of this Camp, will, if I may judge of their past, communications and decissions the satisfactory information may be had, some time in January, in the mean time the officers will be frost-bit, & conceive themselves very grosely neglected, in return for their, attention, exertions and assiduity—in getting their men under cover
          Permit me to ask you a question independant of General Stevens—should the number of boards allowed, not be sufficient for the accommodation of the troops, what am I to do with those who are uncovered? and should it be possible on an examination of the question, that the Contractor has not supplied the number ordered, or that he thinks he has delivered, how are the inconveniencies to be remedied, when the season becomes so far advanced, as to stop our communication between the Contractor & General Stevens? Permit me once more to request a speedy answer, not so much on my own account, as for the good of the service, and the health and comfort of the troops, under my care
          I am Sir, Your most Obedt Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith Lt. Colo. Comd


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Cornelius Lyman, 11 December 1799
From: Lyman, Cornelius
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Niagara 11th Decr. 1799

          Agreeable to Orders from Colo Hamtramck I marched my Company from the Garrisson at Presque Isle and arrived at this place the 30th Ulto. since which they have been transfered  to the 1st Regt. I shall proceed to New York as soon as the roads are passable, but at present it is almost imposable to travel by reason of the late heavy rains, & the water communication being closed for this season—
          I am Sir Respectfully &c &c

            Cornelius Lyman Capt 2d Infantry Rget

          Majr Genl Hamilton New York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Glen, 11 December 1799
From: Glen, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Bennington Decr. 11th 1799

          Some time since I made application to the Pay Master General, through my friend Mr John Othoudt of New York, for the amount of my Pay & subsistence Accounts—He refers me to the Regimental Pay Master, who I am informed is dead, and if another should have been elected in his place it is probable that he is at the Head Quarters of the Regiment at Detroit—in this situation I have not known how to proceed—Lt Richmond (Pay Master to the Recruiting Party at this place) says, he is not authorized to take up my accounts—but has advised me to write to your Excellency on the subject—My Accounts up to the 30th of October last have been regularly made out & receipted & forwarded to Mr Othoudt who is authorized to draw the amount from the Pay Master General—I were paid up to the last of April by Captain Guion (Pay Master to the Troops on the Mississippi) so that I am upwards of Seven months in arrear now—
          I wrote you on the 24th of the last month from Schenectady, stating the prospect of obtaing. recruits and the wish of General Wilkinson that I should be employed in the Recruiting Service, in & about Schenectady—If it should be determined on to have a Recruiting Party at that place, if consistent I could wish to be of it—
          With the highest respect I have the honor to be your Excellency’s Most Ob: Servant

            John. V: Glen Lt
            2nd Regt. U:S: Infantry

          His Excellency Major General Hamilton New York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Theodore Meminger, 11 December 1799
From: Meminger, Theodore
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major Genl. A. Hamilton
            Sir,
            Fort Mifflin Decr. 11. 1799—

          I take the liberty of enclosing a Return of Deserters now in confinement at this place—
          Permit me to intercede for the unfortunate Robt. Brown—belonging to Captn. Irvins Company—he has been in confinement upwards of a year—has been tried at Reading by the Court Martial assembled by your order—his confinement  has been long & from some circumstances (known to me) I am induced to say hard—he has borne it with a degree of   fortitude & resignation worthy a better fate—I have paid particular attention to his behavior & think am warranted in saying, he is a brave Man,    void of duplicity & should he be released from his confinement—will prove a good soldier—
          Much may be said in extenuation of his fault he was a young Recruit & had taken up an Idea that the Military authority was superior to the Civil—this led him to commit the Crime for which he is confined—
          With Respect Your Obdt. Servt.

            Theodr. Meminger


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 11 December 1799
From: Peyton, Yelverton
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fauquier C-House Decr. the 11th. 1799

          I this day received your letter circular bearing date the 20th. of Sep. last.
          Not expecting orders as Soon do not expect to leave this until Monday but if possible will sooner, and make no delay until I reach the destined place, after which will most implicitly comply with the other orders—
          I am with the highest Sentiments of respect &c Sir Yr. Ob H St.

            Y Peyton
            Lt & Q Master

          Major Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John H. Buell, 12 December 1799
From: Buell, John H.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Bennington  Vermont 12th. Decr. 1799

          I have been honored with yours of the 30th. of Novr., the Clothing mentioned in yours has this Day arrived at this place compleat for two Companies, Coats and Vest included. The Pay Master is now dividing them to the Captains and to Morrow Capt. Bissel will leave this Place for Westminster with two Lieutenants.
          Capt. McClary will start at the same time with one Lieut. for Newbury. I fear that the Genl. will think it strange that those Officers have not gone before—Capt. McClary has been sick and not able to go and some of the other Officers have but lately Joined, they will now take on their Clothing with them which is good.
          We have got several Recruits and the prospect of filling these Companies I think is favorable—
          There were two Recruits at Middletown in Connecticut Inlisted more than a year since by Capt Bissel they had never received any Clothing and no Officer to take Charge of them I have taken the Liberty to   Order them here to Join Capt. Bissel accordingly they have come and joined him which I hope will meet your approbation—
          Captains Bissel and McClary have waited on me and requested me to write to the Genl. for your approbation for me to appoint such a number of Non Commissioned Officers as I should think necessary for their respective Recruiting Companies and that these Noncommissioned Officers be mustered and receive Pay as such, they Consider these Companys to be Additional Companys to the 2nd. Regt.
          Inclosed is a Copy of a Letter from Lieut. Dwight to me in consequence of which I have directed  him to Recruit in Bennington untill I Receive directions from you on the subject. Since his application for a Court of Inquiry I believe all the Officers here  have treated him with that Respect which his Rank entitles him to—
          A Drummer Hall Inlisted for the 16th. Regt and left here sick by Capt. Woodward has given himself up as a   Deserter from the 1st. Regt of Artillery and I  am told that their is a number of Deserters from the Western army which are wishing to give themselves up to me—Will you please Sir to give me some Instructions respecting Hall which will be my guide in like Cases—I find already by experience that some Contingent money in this District is absolutely necessary to pay for taking up Deserters Advertisements the Officers Bills for Stationary Postage of Letters &c &c—
          I do not feel myself Authorised to give any Draught on the Pay Master for Money except for Bounty and Premium
          Some few Articles of Camp Equipage which is necessary  I have Ordered the Contractor to Purchase and have made myself Accountable for the payment untill further Orders—
          Elijah Payne Esqr lives in Williamston one hundred miles from Bennington—
          I have honor to be Sir with great Respect Your Hbl. Servt.

            John H. Buell Major
            2d. Regt. Infantry

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 12 December 1799
From: Taylor, Timothy
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Danbury Decr. 12 1799

          I have the Honor to acknowledge the recipt of your favour of the 5th. Inst. with the Rank of Officers inclosed, and have no perticular reasons to assign why it should not be established; at the same time I beg leave to observe that if you should Judge proper to place Lt. Waugh before Moseley, I believe it would give a great sattisfaction to the Regiment and answer as good a purpose to the Public—
          Some time since Major Ripley & my self took the liberty to recommend Jobe Tabor Bowls, Sergt. Major to the Regt. for the appointment of a Second Lieutenant; he is a Man of an excelent education, indefatigable in his duty, and is possesed of Military talents; and if Adjt. Clark should be promoted; I know of no Officer in the Regt. that would fill his station with as much propriety or to greater sattisfaction than Bowls; if it should meet with your approbation, I would request your influence in his appointment—
          I have the Honor to be with the Greatest Respect Your Obd. Servant

            Timo. Taylor

          Honble. A Hamilton Esqire


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 13 December 1799
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Union Camp near Scotch plains Decr 13. 1799

          I embrace the moment, while you are at the seat of Government, to forward to you, the enclosed, as a proposed arrangement of rank for the company Officers of the 11th. regiment in which Major Shute and myself, (being the only field Officers of the regiment between whom a consultation has been possible,) entirely agree.
          I choose this moment, the more especially, as General Dayton, who is well acquainted with the circumstances of the regiment, and who has its interest much at heart, may be readily consulted by the Secretary of War and yourself, should you wish more information, than the delicacy of the subject, will permit to place on paper.
          The persons, whose rank is altered from the list you sent me of the temporary arrangement, are pointed out by a mark of reference. Captain Faulkner held rank of Captain Brooks, during the revolutionary war, and is in every particular to be preferred. Indeed, some circumstances, in the knowledge of General Dayton, renders it probable, that you may not at any rate, consider Captain Brooks as an acquisition to the service, but in pursuance of the rule which seems to have adopted in respect to Officers in the revolutionary army, or rather in analogy to that rule, I have not arranged him lower than you now find him on the list.
          Captain Cole, among the first appointments, was arranged as a first Lieutenant, he resignd and was afterwards appointed a Captain, so that really in point of time, he was the youngest Captain, and has no pretensions to merit,  beyond any one of those who were appointed before him; I have further to add, that he has no right whatever to expect any higher rank, than that now proposed for him.
          Lieutenant Potter from his great &  peculiar merit is advanced,  and I hope exceedingly, that the alteration may meet approbation.
          Lieutenant Pratt who is advanced to No. 1. of the second Lieutenants is the son of Major Pratt a most excellent officer of the Jersey line, who lost his life in the revolutionary war the son appears to have inherited the military spirit of his father, and has so much distinguished himself in the regiment, that the Alteration now proposed in respect to him, may be established is very much my wish—
          It would be extremely gratifying should the final arrangement of rank be speedily announced.
          I have the honor to be with the highest respect your mo. Ob. sert

            Aaron Ogden

            P.S. I have not time to copy the above the opportunity is now waiting and in danger of being lost.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 14 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Miller, James

            Sir:
            Phia Dr. 14. 99

          I am just informed by Colonel Parker that the price of the land which has been purchased for public use is Two thousand seven hundred and seventy two dollars, and that the first of January next is the time fixed by contract for the payment of the money.
          It is of importance that the Contracts of the government should be strictly executed—You will therefore not fail to have Colonel Parker supplied supply in time with the necessary funds—
          W—
          Mr. Miller—


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

            Sir,
            Phia. Dr. 14. 1799

          I have received your letter of the twenty eighth of November, and have directed James Miller Eqr. the Assistant Quarter Master General to — supply — in due time with the funds necessary to complete perform the contract into which you have has been entered into on the part of the United States
          Col. Parker


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, 14 December 1799
From: Wilkinson, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Norfolk Decr. 14th. 1799

          I have the Honor to transmit you a second Letter from Capt Claiborne of the 1st. Regt., and beg leave to second his views as far as may be consistent with your arrangements—I am assured here that he is no longer necessary to guard the Frigate, & that his Men are in the Way of the Builders & Riggers—
          With perfect consideration I am most respectfully Sir Yr. Obt Ser

            Ja Wilkinson

          Majr Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Nehemiah Freeman, 14 December 1799
From: Freeman, Nehemiah
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Artillery Camp; near Harper’s Ferry December, 14th. 1799.

          The inclosed papers were directed to me, under the supposition I were at Fort Jay. They have been received, unaccompanied by William Rice, on whose subject they have been written. Lest necessary information should be diverted from its proper channel; I do myself the honour to transmit them to you. I refer in the first instance to Captain Stoddard’s letter, marked A.
          With perfect respect, I am Sir, Your most obed Serv.

            Neh. Freeman
            Capt. 1st R.A.E.

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Lyman, 15 December 1799
From: Lyman, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Newport Decr. 15. 1799

          I have the honor to enclose the procedings of a General Court martial held by your orders at Fort Wolcott on the 10 & 11 of December—
          I am very respectfully Your Obedient humble Servant

            D. Lyman


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Dwight, 16 December 1799
From: Dwight, Joseph H.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Bennington Decr. 16th. 1799.

          On Account of some Aspersions made on my Character, I have requested a Court of Inquiry, your Honor will Please if consistant to defer doing any thing respecting the Business till I give you a detail of the circumstances, which will enable you to jugde whether a Court of inquiry is necessary. I shall write Pr. Next Mail from this place which will be a few days hence—
          I am with Respect your Honors most Obt. & very Hble Servt—

            Joseph H. Dwight
            Lieut. 1st. Regt. Infantry

          His Excellency Majr. Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Phillips, 16 December 1799
From: Phillips, Joseph
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Decr. 16th. 1799.

          In obedience to your order, I am on my way to join the 4th. Regt. to which I have been lately transfered, but Sir  previous to my proceeding any farther it will be very necessary for me to have my account settled with the paymaster Genl. which cannot be accomplished without an order specially for the purpose I will therefore thank you (if you think proper) to give an order to that   effect
          I am Sir your Most Obt. & very Humle. Sert.

            J. Phillips Surgn
             4th. Regt.
            43. No. 3d St.

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 16 December 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Camp Decr. 16th. 1799.

          I have the Honor of presenting two Letters recommending Mr. Thos. Arrowsmith as a Lieut. in the 12th. Regt. the respectability of General Fred. Frelinghuysen’s name, and that of Jonan. Ford Morris, Brigadier General in this State—(new jersey) aided, by his personal appearance will I have no doubt, be a sufficient inducement to think favourably, of his pursuit—he is twenty one years of age, look’s firm & healthy and having seen him in Camp Several times, am favourably impressed, by his manners and deportment—I have requested him to wait on you personally, concluding that a personal inspection will be more satisfactory, than simply to rely on, Letters of introduction—
          I have the Honor to be Sir Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith 12th. Regt.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Peter Shoemaker, 17 December 1799
From: Shoemaker, Peter
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Fayette December 17th. 1799

          Agreable to your Orders of the 12 of November I marched from Easton with the Company Under my Command and arrived at this post on the 16 Instant without the loss of a Single man or any other casualty
          We performed the March In Twenty two Days not withstanding being deteined three Days by bad weather—I am Sir with every Sentiment of Respect your Most Obedient Humble Servant

            Peter Shoemaker
            Capt 2d US Regt

          Majr. Genl. A. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William North, 17 December 1799
From: North, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            New York 17 dec 1799

          In the commencement of the duties Assigned to the Adjt Genls Office, it was found necessary to employ several Assistants; of the number, was a Mr Kauman, who had served as Pay Master with the rank of Captn in the German Regt of Cavalry commanded by the Prince de Rohan; this Corps being disbanded, Mr Kauman Came to America, & has for a length of time been in the service of a Mercantile house in this City as first clerk. In favour of this Gentlemans capability & attention to duty, Capt Ellery, speaks in warm terms, & is persuaded that he would be an acquisition to the Office & probably to the service at large. I am not personally acquainted with Mr Kauman, neither have I a wish to recommend any person for a commission—but it appeared to me proper to state the communications which have been made to me respecting  him, by Capt. Ellery & Lt Walbach, the latter of whom served in the same Regiment & bears honorable testimony in his favour. If the Genl order enclosed, should meet your approbation, as also that order enclosed in my letter of the 12th inst, they would be sent forward together. No regulation having been received from the War Office, by the Contractor, respecting the quantum of wood to be allowed to a Brigadier there is a difficulty with regard to my supply of that article.
          With the greatest respect I have the honor to be, Sir Your Obed Servt.

            W North
            Adj Genl


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 18 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Miller, James

            Sir,
            Pha. Dr. 19 18— 99

          I have just received your letter of yesterday with its enclosure.
          The letter in which Col. Parker requests that funds may be forwarded for the performance of the Contract entered into on the part of the U States was dated the twenty eighth of November—
          W—
          Jas Miller Esr.—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Lillie, 18 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lillie, John

            Sir,
            Pa. Dr. 18. 99

          I have received your letter of the ninth inst. and shall not fail to be attentive to your desire.
          W—
           Mr. Lillie


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Ripley, 18 December 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ripley, John

            Sir,
            Phia. Der. 18—99

          I have received your letter of the eighth instant.
          You have put an improper erroneous construction upon my words in supposing them intended to convey censure on your conduct.
          My design I can assure you was simply to point out the proper channel of communication—
          W—
           Major Ripley —


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Wilkinson, 18 December 1799
From: Wilkinson, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            On Board the Patapsco Hampton Road Decr. 18th. 99

          In my Letter of the 21st. Ultmo., I communicated to you my intention, to transfer Capt. Shaum Burgh to the 3rd. Regt., the public Service being materially Interested in that such Measure, and I will now ask your approbation of this proposition, if compatible with your views; I will also request of you to arrange Lt. Boote to the Pay Masters Office of the same Regiment, & will take on myself to secure the approbation of the Officers—Mr. Bootes discretion, his assiduity & information qualify Him for this office—I had proposed Him for an Aid de Camp, but his circumstances will not bear the expence of the station, & his Rank in some shape forbids it.
          If the General transfers proposed are not to take effect, I discern no necessity for organizing the Old Regiments, until they are incorporated, as merits & qualifications may be then best understood—With perfect consideration & respect I am Sir Yr. M. Obt

            Ja Wilkinson

          Majr Gl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Brickell, 18 December 1799
From: Brickell, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Camp Averysboro, N. Carolina December 18, 1799

          In your communications to Col Read our Comdt. respecting the Regimental Supplies, you observed the Majors wou’d be supplied with Horse-Men’s Tents or small Marquees—The small tryal already had in a Tent—induces me to solicit your indulgence in ordering on a small Marquee; an accomodation I shou’d be truly sensible off—I have the honor to be with great Respect Yr. Most Obedt. Very H Servt.

            Will Brickell
            2d Majr. 6 Regt. Infty.

            Decr. 18. 1799

          Majr. Genl Hambleton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 18 December 1799
From: Bentley, William C.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major Genl Hamilton
            Sir,
            Richmond, 18th. Decemr. 1799

          I have lately received a letter from Capt Eddins of the 2nd. Regimt. of Artillerists and Engineers, on the Subject of Cadet Cary & Sergeant Hacket of his Company, who were lately arrested by the Civil Authority in Richmond, for rescuing a fugitive from justice. Capt Eddins expressed a Wish that they should be Ordered to join their Company; he speaks of having had a Conversation with you relative to it, and that the propriety of Calling them to their Company was submitted to me; If I am to give an opinion on the Subject, I shall not only oppose their joining the Company in their present Condition, but shall advise that Cary never be permitted to join again. They have been examined by the Richmond Hustings Court in quarter session, and remanded for farther Trial before the District Court, to be holden in the City of Richmond on the first Monday in April next; Bail was offered them on giving Security, which they obtained with difficulty, and through the interest, alone, of the Democrats, with whom Cary is an intimate associate; and is, himself, one in principle; He is entirely abandoned by the military of this place. Had I received your letter, pointing out the mode of trial for a Cadet, before his Company was Ordered from Richmond, I should certainly have put him in arrest; but as his Company is now out of my Circle, I conceive him not to be within my Command; Should I have your Orders to arrest him, it shall be done immediately; and his trial may be had with more convenience in Richmond, than any where else, on account of the evidence to be adduced against him. There is at this time a Court Martial in existence in Richmond, called by Order of Major Genl. Pinkney, for the trial of Lieut Triplett of the Artillerists & Engineers, stationed at Norfolk; The Court has met on the business, but for the want of the Evidence of one of the Lieutenants of the Navy, who was then at Sea, the Court adjourned untill the further Orders of General Pinkney: He has Sanctioned their proceedings, and directs that they convene again as soon as the evidence can be obtained. This would be a proper opportunity for trying Cary & Hacket.
          I have suggested these things for your Consideration; If they meet your Concurrence, you will be pleased to direct accordingly. Cary is a very proper subject to make an example of; and it would favor the Military Cause to show to the public, that they disclaim such Conduct.
          Hacket being a Non-Comd Officer, and by the authority annexed under the present establishment to the Office of a Cadet, it may be a question with the Court, how far the Command of the Cadet over him may opperate in his favor.
          The Courts Martial had better be Convened on the first Tuesday in April, as the Court might then avail themselves of the Witnesses that have to attend from a distance the trial before the District Court on the first Monday. Lieut Tripletts Trial can be made convenient at that time.
          If these propositions should meet your Sanction, would it not be proper to Communicate with Genl. Pinkney on the Subject?
          I have the honor to be with great respect, Your Mo: Obt.

            W. Bentley

          Major Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 19 December 1799
From: Parker, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Camp Near Harpers ferry 19th Decr 1799

          I have Received your letter of the 9th Inst Covering a list of the officers of the 2d Regt Except Lieut Little who does not appear on the List.
          I Imagene this must have arisen from mistake as mister Littles name is in the pay office & he has been Regularly mustered & done duty for Several months
          I am Requested by the Revd Mr Hill to Beg that you will Inform him through me whether it is probable that appropriations will be made for the payment of Chaplains as the 3rd Section of the Law of the 16th of July 98 has made provision for their appointment
          If the omission of Mr Littles name has arisen from mistake be so Obliging as to Inform me of It & have the thing set Right
          with the highest Respect I have the honor to be Sir Your Obed Servt

            Thomas Parker


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 20 December 1799
From: Miller, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philadelphia, December 20, 1799

          I have the pleasure of informing you that agreeably to my Letter of the 20th ulto to Col. Parker he inform me under date of the 11th Inst that he has adopted my Plan & drawn on me at 10 Ds st. for two thousand one hundred & forty Eight & 66/100 Drs. the purchas money of 196 Acres & 18 ps Land on a/c the U States—If I had not have receivd this information from him the Express would have left this to day—I have the honor to be Sir Your very Hl Sr

            Jas Miller
            Agt Qr Mr Gl

            Philada December 20th. 1799—

          Major Gl Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James P. Heath, 20 December 1799
From: Heath, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Baltimore 20th. Decr. 1799

          Finding it impossible to procure the Men that are wanting to compleat captain Bruffs company, in this place, and fearing the river will shut up, I shall proceed unto Norfolk in the Morning with the Soldiers that were left here sick—With Sentiments of Esteem I have the honour to be Your Obdt. Servt

            Jas. P. Heath


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 20 December 1799
From: Hamtramck, John F.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Pitts Burgh Decemb the 20th 1799

          agreeably to the Direction of Brigadier General Wilkinson I have Enclosed a Copy of a letter from me to him
          I have the honor to be Sir  with Very great Respect your Most Obedient and Very humble Servent

            J F Hamtramck

          Major Gen. Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Clinton, 21 December 1799
From: Clinton, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir
            Philadelphia, December 21, 1799

          I have the honour to inclose my letter of Appointment from the President, as second Lieutenant in the first Regiment of Infantry & shall respectfully await your Orders
          I remain Sir your Most Obedient Servant

            Saml Clinton

            Philada Decr 21st 1799—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Yelverton Peyton, 22 December 1799
From: Peyton, Yelverton
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Wilmington Decbr. 22nd. 1799.

          I arrived at this place on Saturday the 20th. at 5 Oclock A.M. I have complied with the orders of your Circular letter and now wait for further orders.
          I am with the highest regard Sir Yr. Ob H St.

            Y Peyton
            Lt &.

          Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Dwight, 23 December 1799
From: Dwight, Joseph H.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            sir—
            Bennington Decr. 23d. 1799—

          Agreeable to my promise I have to write your Honor on a circumstance that has occurd.  betwixt Lieut Livingston & myself. His Aspersions on my Character are derogatory to my feelings, but am confident it is out of his power to injure me, if I have been in the wrong it was done    innocently, still further why should he Asperse my Character when at a distance from each other of 2 or 300 Miles, after  haveing an Opportunity for several Months to place me in the  situation he now has, I was in New York   several months at the time, and after this little frivolous dispute happened, that has caused him to take such undue Advantages. A Court of Inquiry I am willing should be calld. but I Blush to put the Public  at an Expence on a dispute at a Card Table—
          This Sir, you  may rest Assured is the only cause that this dispute originates from.  I Refer your Honor to the Capt. Charles Smith Maiden Lane & Capt. J. Hulett for further information respecting my Character—
          I have the Honor to be Your most Obt & Very Hble Servt—

            Joseph H Dwight Lieut
            1st. Regt Infantry

          Majr Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William C. C. Claiborne, 23 December 1799
From: Claiborne, William C. C.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philadelphia December 23rd. 1799.

          I do myself the honor to enclose you, a Letter from Mr. John Irwin of Tennessee, soliciting the exchange of Daniel Jones, an old and infirm Soldier, for a young and able Recruit.
          Mr. Irwin is a respectable and worthy Citizen, and from the Interest he seems to feel for Jones’s Welfare, I am sure Sir, that this Soldier is entitled to your favour and notice.
          On this occasion, I must be allowed an appeal to your benevolence, which I am certain, will induce you, to direct the Exchange, provided, the public service should not thereby sustain an Injury—
          I am sir, Very respectfully Yo: Mo: Ob: hble servt.

            William C. C. Claiborne


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Brock, 24 December 1799
From: Brock, Joseph
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fredericksbg. Virginia 24th Decr. 1799.

          I Herewith inclose you the report of the Detatchment of the 4th. Regimt. under my command, near Stanton for the month of november, a private of Capt. Devins Comy. Confin’d for desertion will require orders for a Genl. Court martial, Capt. Gibson will be a proper officer, to preside.
          The Detatchment Suffers much, for Winter clothing insomuch that they have been Obliged to purchase, overalls at their own Expence
          I hope this inconveniance may Soon by remedyed
          I have the Honor To be Sir your Ob Servt.

            Jo Brock. Capt.
            Comg.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Phillips, 25 December 1799
From: Phillips, Joseph
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Decr. 25th. 1799.

          A few days since, I had the honor of addressing you Respecting an order being given for the pay Master Genl. to go into the settlements of my accounts. Should there be no impropriety in giving directions to that effect, it will considered as a very great accomodation, by Sir Your Most Obedient and very Humble Sert

            J. Phillips Surgeon
             4th. U.S. Regt.
            No. 43 N 3d Street

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Abiel Foster, 26 December 1799
From: Foster, Abiel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Philadelphia 26th. Decmr. 1799

          The enclosed Letters from Captains Robert Parker, & Nathaniel Green, of the sixteenth Regiment, stating their claim to relative Rank, have been addressed to me: I cannot better gratify their wishes, than by transmitting them to you, and expressing  my opinion — their respective statements are correct.
          I am, Sir, with sentiments of respect and esteem, Your most Obedt Servant.

            Abiel Foster

          Honorable, General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Margareta Hoffman, 26 December 1799
From: Hoffman, Margareta
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Throgs Neck 26th of December 1799—

          Could I express the agitations of My heart, I Should not doubt a benevolent Mind would feel and would relieve—I had hoped that by this time the Situation of Lieut Wands had been ascertained—and that my Son woud have been released from the painfull Suspence that has agitated his and My Mind for Near five Months past—It is true the investigation of his conduct was his own choice—conscious of the Innocence of his intention He readily offered himself for an impartial trial—But at the time—he had Not a thought it would have been prolonged as it has been—Nor had he an Idea that Lieut: Livingston after retracting his ungentlemanlike charge—would have taken so Cruel an advantage as during his Confinement to blacken his Conduct in the most atrocious manner as he has done—
          To a delicate Mind, the testimony of our own heart is the first of Comforts. If we Can obtain that—we then may look up to a respectable publick for an establishment in that esteem which the worthy only deserve—
          My own particular Situation is More painfull then I Can describe—within two years I have lost the Most tender of Husbands—An only Daughter—in the Bloom of youth and health—that was all a fond Mother Coud wish—am now reduced to pecuniary embarrassments—And this last stroke which has involved my Son in difficulties that may be injurious to him during his future life, has given Me the Most agonizing tortures—
          Oh Sir if you are a parent, you will feel: tho I am unable to relate the horrors I endure—My Son has ever been to me: the most dutifull: the Most affectionate of children—
          This application is to intreat—To pray, that the trial may be Speedily brought on—and if that Cannot be, that you will accept of his resignation
          I am very respectfully your Excellency’s Most Humble Servant

            Margareta Hoffman


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 26 December 1799
From: Bentley, William C.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Richmond Decr. 26th. 1799

          Agreeably to instruction from you, I have caused to be made Eagles & Cockades for my Regiment, and the accounts forwarded to Tench Francis Esqr. for payment; the Account for Eagles was yesterday returned to me; payment having been refused by Mr. Francis. Perhaps he is not apprized of Your having given instruction to provide them, I will thank you to write to him on the Subject.
          I shall direct the Paymaster to take up the Acct. and present it again to Mr. Francis for payment.
          With great consideration, I am Sir Your Mo: Obt.

            W. Bentley

          Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 27 December 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Brigade Decr. 27th. 1799.

          I have the pleasure to enclose a Letter from Doctr. Samuel Finley soliciting the acceptance of his resignation as Surgeon of the 12th. I advocated his appointment & felt myself obliged when he was complimented with it, I have calmly weight him in the balance, and to my great mortification, he kicks the beam I have alway’s had a friendship for him but I cannot indulge myself further on that score, than to particularly request that his resignation may be promptly accepted—I have the honor to be Sir, with great respect Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith 12th. Regt.

            N.B. We passed the Ceremonies of yesterday. Well, I will report—to-morrow—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 28 December 1799
From: Hamtramck, John F.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Pitts Burgh Decemb the 28th 1799—

          I have to acknowledge your letter of the 18th instant enclosing one for General Wilkinson which has been forwarded—also is enclosed a Copy of my last letter to that General
          I have the honor to be Sir with very great Respect your Most obedient and Very humble Servent

            J F Hamtramck

          Major Gen. Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Jonathan Cass, 30 December 1799
From: Cass, Jonathan
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Wilmington Decr. 30th. 1799—

          Lieutenant Peyton of the first Regt. of Infantry at this Rendezvous has a Servant not Inlisted, he employs no Soldier in that capacity, can I with propriety furnish him with Rations?
          I am, Sir, with great respect & esteem your most obedient Servent.

            J. Cass Major 3d. R I

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Elijah Paine, 31 December 1799
From: Paine, Elijah
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philadelphia December 31st. 1799

          you have doubtless been informed of the wish of Capt. William Woodward of the 16th. Regiment to be appointed Brigade Inspector—You will see by the inclosed the opinion entertained of him by Major Lynde—
          I have been acquainted with Capt. Woodward for a number of years—His reputation, as a man of integrity, is unblemished—His appearance is very much in his favour; & his behaviour is that of a Gentleman—
          The low grade in which he served during the late war with Great Britain, being then a Serjeant may make it necessary for me to say a word as to his Education—Although he was not educated at a College, yet he is not deficient in point of education—From the business he has pursued & the society he has been in, he is well instructed in reading, writing, & arithmetic; & would generally pass for a man of polite education—
          My desire to serve a person, in my opinion deserving, is the apology, I offer for troubling you with this letter—
          I am with perfect esteem Your Obedt. Servt.

            Elijah Paine


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Gibson, 31 December 1799
From: Gibson, Francis
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Carlisle 31st Decr. 1799

          I am still at this place and much better of the disease although not so well as to travel in cold weather I hope my next report will be from my former station at Fort Mifflin whither I shall repair the Moment I am fit for duty
          I have the Honor to be with respect your obedient Sevant—

            Francis Gibson Lieut
            2d Regt Art & Engs.

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 31 December 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department 31. December 1799.

          I herein enclose you an appointment for Mr. Walter B. Vrooman as Second Lieutenant in the twelfth regiment of Infantry—This appointment was made some time since by the President and to operate in case of Lieut George F Harrison having declined accepting, official information of which has been received at this Office—
          You will be pleased to have the letter forwarded to Mr. Vrooman with such orders to him as you may think proper.
          I am Sir with great respect Your obedient servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Smith Brookes, 31 December 1799
From: Brookes, John Smith
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Upper Marlbro, Decr. 31. 1799

          At the request of my Brother Major Benjamin Brookes, I enclose you the certificate of Doctr Beanes, his attending physician.
          The Majr. has desired me to assure you, that he feels anxious, and will set out for Head-quarters, the moment his health will permit; at present, he is extremely ill, and so dibilitated, that, he cannot for a moment quit his bed, out of which he has not been, only when assisted, for more than fifteen days. I forebode with painful sensations the event of his tedious illness; a constitution naturally strong, has I fear, in the vigour of its age, suffered irreparable damage by the fatigues and exposures consequent to the life of an active soldier.
          With considerations of respect I am Sir Your Ob. Servt

            John Smith Brookes


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Landais, 31 December 1799
From: Landais, Lewis
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            General
            fort Adams, Newport December 31st. 1799—

          Persuaded that you will not refuse to hear me, and maybe to take part to my position, I will expose you the motives which engage me to write you.
          When Major Tousard was at Newport, I used to stay with him and to have half cord of fuel per Month, during the summer and one cord during the winter, when he went from this place to Philadelphia, he sent me to Fort Adams with Captain Henrys company; and ordered me to stay there untill further orders. Haveing not draw any wood since the first of July, I made a return for the same quantity as above mentioned. Captain Henry would only sign half foot for the summer and one for the winter time; and told me that a Cadet is not allowed any more than the Serjeants; that may be, but General, consider that the Serjeants being in the Same room with twenty men, have but a fire place for them all, and consequently ought to have enough to warm themselves. Being alone in my room, with one foot of wood per Month, that I may very easy burn in two days, what shall I do during the remaining twenty eight days without any fire, in this cold climate. Untill now I have employed all the money of my pay to purchase wood, I confess that haveing but ten dollars a Month to keep myself very clean, it is very hard to me to be obliged to buy my own wood; who would yet give me money to buy cloaths to figure amongs’ the officers?
          Now, as Adjutant, don’t you beleive that I ought to have at least wood enough to warm myself. Since Six weeks that I am at Fort Adams, Captain Henry appointed me as an Adjutant in his Company, I have always done my duty as such, and never received any thing for it. pray, General, to have some considerations for me, to speak to the Secretary of war, to let me have something besides my pay for acting as Adjutant or to grant me wood enough to warm myself.
          When I had the honor of seing you lately in New-York, You told me that when Major Tousard would be with you, you would speak with to him for my promotion, pray to not forget him who has the honor to be General Your most obedient and humble Servant

            Lewis Landais
            Cadet 1st. Regt. A&E

          Alexander Hamilton Esqre.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, 1 January 1800
From: Graves, Rufus
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Exeter January 1st. 1800—

          Enclosed you will find a the copy of a  letter from Major John Buel of the 2d. Regt.  of Infantry to Capt. William Woodward of the sixteen and an extract of a letter from Capt. Israel E. Trask of the 16th. Regt. Rendezvous at Westminster Vermont to me. By these, information is given  that Prince Ferdenand Hall a Drummer in Capt.  Woodwards company has resigned himself up to Capt. Bissel as deserter  from the second Regt. of Artillerists. If he is  a deserter from the 2d. Regt. I suppose his enlistment with Capt. Woodward which was in July last is of course void. However there is something a   little unaccountable in the business and I hope that  strict enquiry may be had on the subject—If it should be found that he has deserted from the  western army and has but a short time to serve and could  consistently with the rules and discipline of war be discharged therefrom & assigned to serve in the 16th. Regt. I should esteem it a valuable acquisition to the Regt. for he is said to be one of the best Musicians in this part of the United States—I have made great dependance on him to instruct the rest of the Musicians  and he is well calculated for it, for he not only Drums but fifes to admiration, we have as yet had no advantage from his instructions he   having been sick  the greater part of the time since he inlisted—
          I have the honor to be with respect Sir  Your obedient Servant

            R Graves Lt Col. Com. 16 US Regt

          Major General Hamilton—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 2 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            N York Jay. 2nd. 1800

          I have just received a letter from Col. Parker in which he calls my attention to the case of Mr. Davidson—It appears that this gentleman made advances to the Captain Bishop’s company at the request of Colonel Parker
          He must undoubtedly be secured from loss—The  honor and interest and honor of the govt are concerned in it. It is of importance that persons who from laudable motives act in make such advances should be secured from loss.
          I wrote to you on the subject while I was in Philadelphia, and I have to request that would thank you will to give me an exact statement of the affair—It seems that Captain Bishop’s company has been paid without reference to the advance ma received from Mr. Davidson—What was the cause of this? And are there any circumstances to prevent an adjus immediate adjustment of Mr Davidsons account—You will reply to these inquiries without delay— I should be glad to know what cause this proceeded from, or whether there are any circumstances to prevent an adjustment of Mr. Davidson’s account.
          Caleb Swan Esr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Lyman, 2 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lyman, Daniel

            Sir,
            NY. Jay. 2. 1800

          I have received your letter of the fifteenth of December with the proceedings which it enclosed. The result will appear in General Orders—
          W—
          Lt. Lyman—


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

            Sir,
            New York January 2nd 1800

          During my stay at Philadela. I received a letter from the Secretary of State strongly recommending Mr Thomas Radcliffe a young man of education and fortune for an appointment in the Cavalry. I have no acquaintance with Mr Radcliffe but from the nature of the recommendation he is no doubt deserving; the appointment however which he may obtain cannot of course be higher than that of the youngest 2nd Lieutt.
          I have the honor to be Sir

            P.S. I write from memory having mislaid the note from the Secretary of State

          The Secretary at War—


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

            Sir,
            NY. Jan. 2nd. 1800

          Colonel Read proposes Doctor Roger Cutler as Surgeon, Mr. Francis Blake as Cadet, and Lieut. Abner Paster as Quarter Master to his regiment. I would recommend that these Gentlemen be immediately appointed. Col. Read is particularly anxious for the appointment of a Surgeon.
          W—
          S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 2 January [1800]
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir:
            NY. Jany. 2nd. 1799 1800

          It has been enquired of me whether Cadets are entitled to Clothing. As they are non Commissioned officers the twentieth section of the “Act for better organizing the troops of the U States, and for other purposes,” appears to me to apply to them. I should suppose them to be entitled to the Clothing of a Sergeant Major
          I would thank you to enable me to answer the enquiries that have been made on this Subject—
          w—
          S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 2 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Read, James (d. 1803)

            Sir,
            N York Jany. 2nd. 1800

          I have received your letter of the fifteenth of December.
          Upon the appointment of Captain Taylor as Inspector of the Port of Beacon island it became the duty of his Lieutenants to recruit for the company. These not having accepted their appointments it appears to me advisable that Captain Taylor should return the Clothing and money to the Regimental Pay Master to remain with him untill the vacancies are filled.
          I have recommended Doctor Cutler to the Secretary of War as Surgeon for your regiment—
          I have also recommended Mr Blake as Cadet and Lieutenant Paster as Quarter Master—I have written to the Superintendant of Military Stores respecting a supply of woolen overalls for your regiment—
          W—
          Col. Read—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 2 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Parker, Thomas

            Sir,
            NY. Jay. 2nd. 1800—

          I have received your letters of the fourteenth and nineteenth of December—
          The attention of the Secretary Pay Master General has been heretofore been called to the case of Mr. Davidson, and I have just written to him again on the subject.
          The arrangement of relative rank which I transmitted you was merely a copy of the one forwarded to yourself with some few transpositions—
          The name of Mr. Little is not in that list—I conclude therefore that his appointment is of subsequent date, and he will of course rank after those who received their appointments at an earlier day.
          Provision is made by law for the appointment of four Chaplains, and I have mentioned Mr. Hill to the S of War as recommended by you—No compensation however can be received for services that precede a regular appointment—you will send me the Christian name of Mr. Hill, and to inform me how long he has been officiating
          Col. Parker—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Donnison, 2 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Donnison, William

            Sir,
            NY. Jan. 2nd—1800

          I have received your letter of the sixteenth of December, and am much obliged to you for the information which it contains relative to the merits of Major Walker—
          W—
           Wm. Donnison—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 2 January 1800
From: Taylor, Timothy
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Danbury Jany 2nd. 1800.

          I have been Honored with your favour of the 16th Decr. respecting the resignation of Major Huntington, and have directed Capt Meigs who is on the recruiting service to Join the Regiment by the 15 Inst.; if it should meet your approbation I wish he may be promoted to the rank of Major—
          Permit me my General to condole with you upon the melancholy event of the Death of our beloved and venerable Commander; his memory, his virtues, his tallents, and his servess, will be ever dear to his Army, to his Country, to the World, and to his God—
          I have the Honor to be with sentiments of the highest Respect your Obed. Servant

            Timo. Taylor

          Honble. Alexr. Hamilton Esqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 3 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth

            Sir,
            NY. Jan. 3. 1800

          I enclose to you some papers relative to the exchange of a soldier. As it is It not being unusual to make exchanges where they tend to the benefit of the service, I doubt not you will give the nece and the proposal in the present case being extremely favorable it is my wish, unless some particular objections occur to you, that you would give the necessary such directions in the present case as may be necessary to effect the object.
          &c
           G. Pinckney—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 3 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New York Jany. 3d. 1800

          Enclosed you will find an account of Postage for the month of December which you will please to Discharge.
          With great consideration I am Sir yr. ob. Servt.

            A Hamilton

            I want the communication on the subject of the objections to yr. Accot


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 3 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Buell, John H.

            Sir,
            New York January 3rd 1800

          I perfectly approve of the measures you have taken respecting the two Recruits at Middletown.
          It would be improper for me to give any directions concerning Lieutt. Dwight untill by enquiry I am enabled fully to judge of the affair. Hall must not be forgiven, although his delivering himself up as a Deserter, is a great abatement of his Crime, nevertheless for example sake it has been customary, to try Soldiers in his situation by a Court Martial, who have generally punished them but in a lesser degree; it will therefore be proper to keep him and should others give themselves up you will inform me of it and a Court Martial shall be ordered.
          There has been no provision made for Contingent expences; if the Paymaster of the Regiment defrays out of any particular fund the expences incurred for the advertising and taking up of Deserters, and for the postage of letters he will no doubt be allowed them in the settlement of his accounts. Whatever may be due for postage of letters Stationary, Quarters Straw and Fuel is to be reimbursed by the Contractor, and with him you must make the necessary arrangements for the future obtaining of such supplies. On the subject of the appointment of non Commissioned officers I refer you for information to the twenty seventh Articles of the Recruiting instructions.
          You must inform me of the specific Articles of Camp Equipage you may have procured before I can sanction their purchase.
          with true consideration I am Sir Your obed servt.
          Major Buell


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Dwight, 3 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Dwight, Joseph H.

            Sir,
            New York January 3rd. 1800

          I have received your letter but must defer giving any opinion as to the circumstance in question, untill I can be more fully informed, for which purpose I shall make the necessary enquiries.
          with true consideration
           Lieut: Dwight


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Josiah Dunham, 3 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Dunham, Josiah

            Sir,
            New York Jany. 3rd. 1800.

          I have received your letter of the 23rd December.
          When the Relative Rank of the Officers of your Regiment is shall be established your pretensions which I suppose you have made known to the Commandant shall will be considered.
          with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Servt.
           Captain Dunnam


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 3 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir,
            NY: Jan. 3. 1800

          Col. Read in a letter of the fifteenth of December, informs me that no woolen overalls have been received for the use of his regiment—I take it for granted that supplies have been forwarded before this—You will be pleased to inform me how the thing matter stands.
          Mr. Hodgdon—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 3 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bentley, William C.

            Sir:
            NY. Jan. 3rd. 1800

          I have received your letter of the eighteenth of December, and approve the suggestions which it contains.
          The necessary directions communication on the subject have has been given to General Pinckney.
           Col. Bentley


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William C. C. Claiborne, 3 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Claiborne, William C. C.

            Sir:
            N York Jan. 3rd. 1800

          I have received your letter of the twenty third of December.
          There being precedents of exchanges under circumstances similar to those stated in your letter I am happy in having it in my power to direct, promote, the measure which you  request. The necessary instructions have communication has been sent made to General Pinckney who will doubtless see that the exchange takes place Give effect to the exchange—
          With Great consn
           Hoble. Mr. Claiborne


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 3 January 1800
From: Eddins, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir,
            Fort Jay, 3d. Jany. 1800

          I have just receiv’d a line from Lieut. Evans where in He expresses some urgent business calls him to Philadelphia & wishes my permission has I wish to forward my Muster & pay rolls for the Months Octr. Novr. & Decr. think it a good opportunity to have them conveyed by him, provided it meets your approbation; He wishes Twenty five or thirty Days, shall leave it entirely to your obtion—
          I am Sir with the utmost Respect Your Obedt. Servt.

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


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Porter, 3 January 1800
From: Porter, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Janry. the 3. 1800

          In trying to Preform your orders to Benington Vermont about forty four miles from New York nearly opposit West Point my trunck was missing from the stage—and upon a Immediate search by the Inhabitants and myself who treat’d me very Perlitely in deed the trunck was found a small distance from the road but all my property taking out a search was Immediately made by Gentlemen of Varasity and upon the search the man was found and my Property in his Possession & he the Robber John Caniday, acknowledg’d that he broke the lock and tuck the Property out. He Mr. Piere Van Courtlandt Junr. and other of the Inhabitance, Immediately arrest’d him before a justice of the peace who Commit’d him and the Constable has taken him to the White Plain, to confindment. I am found to appear at the next Court
          I am happy to add that the Inhabitants render’d all the assistance I ask’d If I should meet with any more delays of this nature I shall be oblidg’d to retreat.
          I am Sir with respect your obedient & most Humble Servt.

            Thos. Porter Lt
            to the Scd. Regiment of Infantry


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Cochran, 4 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cochran, James

            Dr. Sir,
            N. York. Jany. 4th. 1800

          You will oblige me by delivering the enclosed letter to your Brother if at your house, should he be absent I will thank you to send it immediately to him by some safe conveyance as it is of importance—
          Yrs. huml. S—
          Jas. Cochran Esqr.—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            N York Jany. 4th. 1800

          Such progress has now been made in recruiting the sixteenth regiment that the appointment of a Surgeon is for it becomes indispensible. I know not whether I have proposed to you any person as qualified for the post. If I have, or there be any suitable Character before you I would recommend that an appointment immediately take place. Col. Graves urges that the vacancies created by the appointment of the regimental staff be filled without delay, and recommends Mr. Perkins as calculated to make an excellent officer. The name of this yo Gentleman has I beleive been already laid before you. and I would recommend that the wish of Col. Graves, with respect to him be immediately complied with
          The enclosed extract will shew you the deficiency in the Contract for New Hampshire—I find upon reference to the Contract itself that the Agent is not bound to furnish stationary, transportation or other articles of Quarter Master supply. It is of importance indispensible that this deficiency should be removed supplied without delay, and I have to request that you will take an arrangement for the purpose—When it is to this is done you will be pleased to inform me of it—
          Enclosed is the arrangement of relative rank which has been established for the sixteenth regiment—
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 4 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir
            New York Jany. 4th. 1800

          I enclose to you a letter from Captain Williamson in which he states that assistance is necessary to enable him to execute the duties of his office. There is no doubt with me of the justice of this representation, and I would beg leave to call your attention to the subject. It appears to me to I think it would be inexpedient to call an officer from his station for the purpose performance of such functions, unless a fit character could be found in the corps of Dragoons. Recruiting for this corps not having commenced the employment of one of it’s officers would not be attended with no inconvenience. It will be best probably to authorize me to adopt this expedient, or to have a private clerk engaged as shall seem most       expedient, — the compensation in each case being fixed by you.
          Having this choice I can act according to Circumstances. I request a speedy decision on the subject.
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 4 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Tousard, Lewis

            Sir,
            N. York Jany. 4th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the 3d. instant and shall immediately write to the Secy. of War on the Subject of it.
          With great con—
           Major Toussard


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 5 January 1800
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Philadelphia January 5th 1800.

          In your letter of the 5th December ulto. it is mentioned that you “have directed Major Craig to take charge as paymaster of the Forts Fayette Franklin Le Beouf and Presq’ isle, or such of them as may have garrisons &c.” of this I informed him when I sent him the forms   to be observed in making the payments, but he writes  to me that he has not been so directed, and supposes the letter has miscarried.
          He has desired me to ask you whether the usual Compensation of 16 dollars per Month will be allowed to him for doing the duty.
          I am very respectfully Sir Your most obt Servt

            C: Swan PM Genl.

          General Hamilton N: York


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 6 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth

            Sir,
            N. York Jany. 6th. 1800

          I have just recd. the enclosed letter to which I have returned the following answer—
          “The whole Your letter of the 20th. of Decr. I have recd.
          The whole of the transactions therein mentioned having happened within the Sphere of Genl. Pinckney’s command, it is his province to attend to your request—All I can therefore do therefore in this case is to write to Genl. P. & inclose yr. letter to Genl. P. which shall be accordingly done.”
          W—
          Genl. Pinckney—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 6 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Jackson, Daniel

            Major Jackson
            Sir,
            NY Jany. 6. 1800

          I have received your letters of the twelfth and eighteenth of December.
          The attention of the Secretary of War has been heretofore called to the subject of extra expence, and I have urged him to establish some definitive rules for the government of officers. This however has not yet been done. I have sent the account for repairs to the barracks at Salem, and that for a barge for Fort Independence to the Secretary of War.
          Directions have been given with respect to a General Court Martial, and an order for the purpose will immediately issue.
          I have proposed to
          A rule for the allowance of quarters was some time ago proposed to the Secretary of War, but it has not yet received his sanction. In the mean time the Officers must provide for themselves, taking care to attend as strictly as possible to the principle of oeconomy. where barracks do not exist the Contractors will provide the Officers aiming at such accommodation only as is strictly necessary.
          The circumstance which you mention respecting the Cadets has been made the subject of a communication to the S. of War.
          Your order to the Garrisons was correct as to it’s general object. It is important however to avoid incurring expence out of the regular course, and this should never be done where there is time and opportunity for applying to the regular channel of supply. As far as the medicine chests could have been made by your artificers and from material furnished by the U. States, there was no impropriety in the thing. But it was not where when this can not be done it is improper to incur a special expence where recourse can be had to the superintendant of Military Stores that Officer being the regular organ of Supply. An arrangement will soon be taken made for recruiting for the 2nd regt. at large of Artillerists at large—untill this is the case no measure must be taken—
          W—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 6 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New york Januy. 6. 1800

          I send you an extract from Colonel Grave’s letter of the ninth of December relative to the shoes and socks furnished to his regiment. The men appear to be unusually large, and therefore it was to have been expected that the shoes would be too small. But Col. Graves complains likewise of the quality of the socks, and of the workmanship of the shoes. You will take the necessary measures towards receiving back such of these articles as may be unfit for use and replacing them with others which will answer the purposes.
          It will be proper also, if there has been any neglect on the part of the person who made the shoes and socks, that care be taken to have the United States indemnified for the fraud which has been practised upon them.
          With great consn I am, Sr yr. mt obt. ser

            A Hamilton

           General Stevens—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 6 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            N York Jany. 6th. 1800—

          Enclosed is an extract of a letter from Lieutenant Meminger. I deem it my duty to become the organ of communicating the ideas contained in this extract for your consideration. My opinion on the case has been already laid before you—The person being having committed been guilty of a complication of crimes appeared to me to be a fit subject of capital punishment. I presume however from the delay that which has ensued that it is not the intention of the President to have such a punishment inflicted. — Other cases of a capital nature have been transmitted to the War department. and It is very desirable that they should be decided on in essential that they these and other cases of all similar cases should receive a speedy decision, in order that the persons may suffer the punishment decreed, or be released from their confinement. Their detention for a length of time leads to inconvenience and disorder
          S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 6 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            N.Y. Jany. 6th. 1800

          Inclosed is the arrangemt. of the company officers of the 11th. Regt. which has been approved of, and I have desired Col: Ogden to communicate it to his Officers. The following is an extract of a letter from Colonel Hunewell.
          “I cannot but express my wish that Messrs. Rudberg and Abbott may meet the approbation of the proper Dept. to fill the vacancies of two Lieuts. in my Regt., these Gentlemen are anxious for a decision, that they may make the necessary arrangemts. for the event”—
          With —
           Secy. of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Triplett, 6 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Triplett, James

            Sir
            N.Y. Dec 28th Jany. 6th. 1800

          Your letter of the 20th. Decr. I have received—
          The whole of the transactions therein mentioned having happened within the sphere of Genl. Pinckney’s command it is his province to attend to your request—All I can therefore do therefore in this case is to write to Genl. Pinckney and enclose your letter, which I shall be accordingly done—
          With
           Lt. Jas. Triplett


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Hunewell, 6 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hunewell, Richard

            Sir—
            New York Jany. 6th. 1800

          Until I am officially informed, either by Mr. Waters or yourself, of his resignation, I cannot take any steps with regard to the appointmt. of Mr. Blake.
          The paragraph in your letter respecting the Messrs. Rudberg and Abbot has been communicated to the Secy. of War—
          With—
           Col: Hunnewell—


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

            Sir,
            New York January 6th. 1800

          I inclose you a copy of a letter from the secretary of War announcing the appointment of Mr Walter B Voorman as a Lieutenant in your Regiment. Mr Voorman’s appointment has been forwarded to him. You will therefore make such a disposal of him as you may think proper
          with true consideration
          Colonel Smith


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Yelverton Peyton, 6 January 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Peyton, Yelverton

            Sir,

            N.Y. Jany. 6th. 1800

          Your letter of the 22d. Ulto. of Decr. announcing your arrival at Wilmington has been recd.
          You will immediately report yourself to Major Cass and take his orders—
          With cons—
          Lt. Peyton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Josias Carvel Hall, 6 January 1800
From: Hall, Josias Carvel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Cantonment Harper’s Ferry Jany 6th 1800

          By a Postscript to your Letter of the 17th Septr. I believe in the Handwriting of the Deputy-Adjutant-General I was “required to proceed as heretofore mentioned to settle the relative Rank of the Company Officers of my Regt. subject to your approbation” There were two Reasons why I did not immediately execute your Instructions They were not quite so explicit as I could wish The Rules laid down for the Adjustment of the Rank of those Officers who had been in Service I recd at the same Time & those only. I feard then least I should misapprehend you & by proceeding to settle that of the other Officers I might be thought to have taken on myself to perform what was not assigned me & I was solicitous of a longer Time that they might be better known to me. These Objections I took the Liberty to lay before you at that Time & have not since been favored with anything on the Subject from you. I think it now very Necessary that this Business should be adjusted & particularly in the higher Grades. Under this Impression I showed this Part of your Letter to Major Genl Pinckny. He enjoins me to proceed without Loss of Time & has promised to apologize for me if I should be thought to have taken on me more than was required. I now enclose you the order in which I think they should stand For Reasons very obvious I hope it will be considered in Confidence. I am happy to find I differ so little from the Arrangement furnished by you in the higher Grades When I differ in the lowest it is under the full Conviction that the good of the Service require it.
          The Men are so compleatly jaded with uninterrupted Fatigue encreased by the inclemency of the Weather that we shall not be able to get all our necessary Huts built. The hurry under which we have been obliged to cover ourselves added to the above & the Difficulty of suddenly introducing order & Regularity among young Soldiers will create what I fear will be thought too great a Waste of public Stores I have done what was in my Power to prevent it But unaided by any other Field-Officer much of the Time not always with the desired Success
          With great Consideration I am Sir Your most Obdt. Servt.

            J. Carvel Hall