Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Hancock, Jr., 27 August 1799
From: Hancock, John, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Kempsville August 27th. 1799

          On the 24th. Ulto. I received orders from Major A Hoops to leave this post and procede, with all convenient dispatch, to Winchester. I immediately wrote to Colo. Carrington on the subject. He has made the necessary arrangements and on the 30th Inst. I shall take up my line of March to the town of Washington; to which place Colo. Carrington has ordered a vessell to embark the troops and procede to Fredericksburg. Orders have been already given for every necessary prepartion at Fredericksburg, and I do not entertain a doubt of being enabled to march from that place in a very short time. Every occurrence in my route will be regularly reported to Major Hoops, and, if objects of your Attention, I make no doubt as regularly reported to you.
          When I have executed the orders I am now under I presume to hope I may be so fortunate as to obtain a furlough. My present situation and circumstances render it absolutely necessary to me; and, if the good of service does not interfere with my wishes, I will not allow myself to doubt but that I shall receive every indulgence from you, that my situation may demand. I have been an unmarried man for several years, and for more than 12 Months closely confined, by the command I hold, to this place. Whilst in each of these situations my affairs received less of my attention, than, the care a man naturally feels for his family, and leasure to attend to private concerns, woul have prompted and enabled me to give them. The consequence is, my affairs are in some degree deranged, and require a few months close attention. If my Country’s service, or my private concerns are to be neglected I have no hesitation in saying it shall be the latter. But, Sir, the claims, which a very recent change in my situation, has given a wife on me for her support make it my duty, if without neglecting what I owe to my Country I can do so, to take care of and improve my estate. Property to a considerable amount dispersed in distant parts of this state, and the state of North Carolina will probably be totally lost to me unless I give early attention to it. And, Sir, I am willing to believe there are other circumstances, which will not want their weight with you. My Wife is 16, I am 26 years of Age, and only a few weeks married. Separation is a hardship; but only to be borne if absolutely necessary. Taking all these circumstances into view, I confidently flatter myself I shall be indulged with a furlough, and that, that furlough will be for as great a length of time as is consistent with the good of service. Aware that the fidelity with which I have heretofore discharged my duty, will have considerable influence on the fate of my petition to you, I shall take the liberty to refer you to the War Department.
          I am, Sir, with respect and esteem Your Huble. Servt.

            Jno. Hancock Jr.
            Lieut. 2 Regt. of A & Engrs.

          Major Genl. A Hamilton.

            P:S: Should you do me the honor to answer this letter, your answer must meet me at Winchester.

            J: H:


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 27 August 1799
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Elizabeth Town August 27. 1799

          Your letter of the 22d. instant came by the mail of Saturday and was received by me on the Monday following, being yesterday, I am now on this day setting to execute your commission with all the dispatch in my power.
          I have the honor to be with the utmost respect your mo. ob. servt

            Aaron Ogden

          Major General Alexander Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Osborn, 27 August 1799
From: Osborne, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            New York August 27th 1799

          I have received your note of the 26th. inst I shall neither come myself nor shall I send any person to take a copy of the proceedings in my case—I have demanded of the Secretary of War a Copy and I expect the demand will be complied with as a positive law authorizes me to make it—I shall however Sir make no objections to a copy furnished by you with your official Signature—
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr Obedt Servt

            Sam Osborn

          Genl. Hamilton


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

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            12th. Regt. on the Bronks August, 27th. 1799—

          Immediately on the receipt of your letter of the 21st. I sought an opportunity of a personal interview with Lt. Ladlie, but finding he had gone from his recruiting station to the interior of the Island probably on duty—I wrote a Letter to him under date of the 22d. wherein I requested, he would detail to me the Circumstances attending the enlistment of Joseph Steward a private in Captn. Kissams Company, what Solicitations have been made, and by whom, to obtain a discharge from for him, from the service, how the solicitors have been treated—what effect their Solicitations have produced—and what the present situation of Joseph Steward is.
          He answers from Brooklyn on the 23d. when my letter was delivered to him, and says, that the above mentioned Joseph Steward, inlisted on the 8th. day of July last, and continued at the rendevous untill the 12th., when his own solicitations, as well as those of his friends, became not only extremely troublesome, but in many instances turbulent—They even offered one hundred Dollars for his discharge, which he Lt. Ladlie, thought extortion to accept; at Length being almost worried to Death by the unabating intercessions of his friends, & the continued solicitations of himself—He, Lt. Ladlie, gave him his discharge upon his returning his Cloaths &c, and paying twenty five Dollars—smart money; which he appropriated to the benefit of the Servic—He further States, that Steward from his behavior while with them, would never have been an acquisition to the Army—He further states, that if he has committed an error, in what he has done, it was through Ignorance, & not the effect of a disposition to act beyond the limits of his power, he further adds that Steward is not now inlisted on board the Adams, as a Marine—
          The above is a correct Statement of what has passed between Lt. Ladlie and Myself, in consequence of your Letter of the 21st. which is respectfully submitted by Your Most Obedt. & very Humble Servt.

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


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

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            12th. Regt. on the Bronks August 27th. 1799.

          Mr. Israel Loring has this morning informed me of the communications he has made to you, on the subject of his wish to enter the service and of the refference, you have been pleased to make, to me; I have known Mr. Loring for some time, and have no reason to doubt, of his ability to fill well the station of a second lieutenant, should he be complimented with the appointment in the 12th. Regt. He has however, from some communication with General Wilkinson more flattering prospects, in either however I should feel myself satisfied in giving him every aid, to the accomplishment of his wishes within my sphere, & have no objection to his joining the Regt. I shall do myself the Honor of reporting in the Case of Lt. Ladlie to-morrow—I have the Honor to be with great respect, Sir, Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith 12th. Regt.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 28 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            New-York August 28th. 1799

          You will please to furnish to the persons mention’d in the inclosed, the cloathing therein desired, and to inform the Accountant of the War Department that you have so done.
          With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedt. servt.

            A Hamilton

                Order to furnish Seargt. Js. Hoffman
                }
                in service of Brigdr. Genl Wilkinson

                Bartho. St Martin soldier 2 Regt.

          Col: E. Stevens


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 28 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New york August 28. 1799

          Major Hoops and Captain Stille will have occasion for four horses on their journey to Niagara. You will therefore be pleased to provide them with that number—
          With great consideration I am, Sir yr. obt ser.

            A Hamilton

          General Stevens


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 28 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York Aug 28. 1799

          You have not yet replied to the subject of my letter of the 7 of July last principally respecting recruiting for the Western Army. The progress of the season urges to the prompt adoption of measures for replenishing the very thin ranks of the Regiments which compose that army. The state of them will appear to you from the return lately sent with reference to the supply of Cloathing—
          I request you will be pleased to recur to that letter and will favour me with your determination a decisive reply to the several points in it.
          With gr
          To Lt Charles Smith I propose to substitute Lt Philemon Charles Blake. and that in the other case the money be advanced to Capt McClary instead of Lt. Laidlie with respect to whom some unpleasant things have occurred which are
          With great respect &
          the Secy of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 28 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir
            New York August 28. 99—

          General Wilkinson has mentioned to me that the second and third regiments are destitute of surgeons, and particularly recommends the James Boyd Junr. and Samuel Boyd Hayes as mates. These young gentlemen have been mentioned to the General by persons whom I know to be worthy of confidence. I could wish that the appointments be made immediately as the young gentlemen are now ready to set out, — and the General has informed me that the troops have sufferd severely from the want of medical men—
          With great considn


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 28 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York August 28—1799

          Col. Bentley, in his letter of the eighteenth of this month, writes to me as follows—“When the four month’s pay was forwarded for the officers, no pay was contemplated for those who might be appointed to succeed the Staff of the line, nor for the Medical Staff—All of those will expect it, and some have made application. If an advance to them is contemplated, I could wish that orders were given for it”
          I would must request your attention to this subject—
          With great respect Sir yr obt sert
          Col. Bentley likewise informs me that Lieut. Crump of his regiment has resigned, and proposes Lieut. Call, who has been heretofore recommended to you, as a proper person to fill the vacancy. He mentions observes that Mr. Call, if he succeeds is appointed, will expect to be the Junior second Lieutenant. Mess. Isaac Heiskell, and William H. Thoms are mentioned to me by Col Bentley as candidates for the offi post of Cadet.
          With great consn respect & &
          Secretary of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 28 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York Augt. 28 ’99

          I send you the proceedings of Courts martial of which Major Wilcox was president Capt. Read and Lt. Colonel Smith were respectively Presidents all which have — acted upon. For particular reasons I must be permitted to leave it with you to comply with Doctor Osborne’s request for a Copy
          With great respect Sir


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 28 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York August 28. 99

          I enclose to you an application for the post of Deputy Quarter Master; as also one for that of surgeon.
          With great respect I am Sir & &
          Secrey of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus Graves, 28 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Graves, Rufus

            Sir
            New York August 28.

          I enclose to you some papers which will be of importance to you when you come, in conjunction with your Majors to revise the arrangement of relative rank for your regiment.
          With great consideration I am, Sir &c. &c.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 28 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bentley, William C.

            Sir,
            New York August 28. 99—

          Your letters of the fifteenth, the seventeenth, and the eighteenth of this Month have been delivered to me.
          The proceeding of the District Judge is of a very alarming, and I think, of a very illegal nature. I have heretofore given you  my opinion as to the mode of proceeding on Writs of Habeas Corpus demanding the presence of soldiers regularly enlisted. But as in the present case the minor has been actually delivered to his father—I wish no measures to be taken untill I have conferred on the Subject with the Secretary of war.
          The arrangement of relative rank was transmitted to you in a hurry, and I did not, at the time, observe its particular complexion. I am extremely sorry to find, upon reviewing it, that it is inconsistent with what had before been done. I have however, written to the Secretary of war an urgent letter on the subject, and have reason to beleive that the arrangment will be changed except with respect to Captain Blue. This officer Gentleman, having seen service in the ——— western army it is hoped that his holding the part appt. that has been given him will not prove disagreeable to the officers of the regiment. He will, however, if my proposal is confirmed, be the Junior Captain.
          The resignation of Lieut. Crump has been signified to the Secretary of war, and Mr. Call mentioned as a candidate for the vacancy.
          The expence for postage to which the officers are exposed, will doubtless be defrayed by the United States. It will be proper for the officers to deliver their accounts for this and other like expences accompanied with the vouchers to their Regimental Paymasters. The Regimental Paymasters will make out a general abstract which together with the accounts and vouchers they will send to me. Where the case is of such a nature that vouchers can not be produced, a declaration of honor must be the substitute. You have been informed with respect to the provision for hired music. I can not say that — an advance will be made beyond the limits of that provision. However the officers may unite accounts for this particular with those for the postage of letters, and the matter will be referred to the discretion of the Secretary of war.
          You have received before this forms of the for the pay and muster rolls. As soon as these rolls shall be forwarded the pay of the troops will be sent on, the Secretary of war being opposed to an advance before the arrival of those rolls.
          I have written to the Secy of war on an advance of pay to the medical staff, and to the persons who have succeeded the staff of the line. Mess. Heiskell and Thoms have been mentioned to the Secretary of war as candidates for the Post of Cadets
          With great Cons


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 28 August 1799
From: Parker, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Winchester 28th of August 1799

          Inclosed is a letter from Colo Powell in favour of Mr Sylliman who wishes to enter into the Service of his Country
          The Character of Colo Powell is too well Known to you to require any comment from me
          I Informed you in my last that I Knew nothing of Mr Sylliman except from Report—
          The Vacancy of Jno C Williams is not yet filled. I did suppose from what you mentioned to me that Mr Robert Little woud be appointed. But the appointment has not yet been announced to me
          with the Greatest Respect I have the honor to be Sir Your Obedient Servant

            Thomas Parker


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Read, 29 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Read, James (d. 1803)

            Sir,
            New York August 29. 1799

          I have received your letter of the fourth inst. and am much obliged to you for the reflections which it contains. The system of the Baron Steuben will, for the present, continue to be observed—I hope however to review it during the ensuing Winter, and then the suggestions with which I may be have been favoured by the different officers of the army will not fail to be maturely considered. I shall always be glad to receive the communication of any ideas that may have for object the improvement of our system.
          With great consideration I am, Sir & &


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Adlum, 29 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Adlum, John

            New York August 29, 1799

          The Secretary of war mentions to me that he has been informed by several respectable Gentlemen of Baltimore that there is enlisted with Lieut. Boote a person by the name of John Forysth of a very weak and feeble constitution—That the family of this person are extremely distressed on at his situation, and propose the furnishing offer to furnish an able substitute, or to advance a reasonable sum of money, to procure his for the purpose of obtaining his discharge—You will therefore please to make enquiry into his situation, and report the circumstances to me.
          With great consn I am &c


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Dover, 29 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Dover, John

            Sir,
            New York August 29 1799

          I have carefully perused the different letters respecting your son, but I do not find in them any circ special circumstances that would justify me in discharging him except upon the condition of your furnishing a soldier — —fficient person in his place—The substitute must be a young man and a citizen of the United States. I am, Sir yr. obt Sevt As soon as you shall produce a such a soldier to be approved by Captain Ellery the Assistant Adjutant General I shall be ready to grant the discharge.
          I am Sir yr. obt Svt.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Lloyd Moore, 29 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Moore, Thomas Lloyd

            Sir
            New York August 29. 99

          I enclose to you some papers which have been sent me by the Secretary of War relative to the discharge of a soldier—You will make enquiry into the case, and if there are any special circumstances, report them to me—
          With great consn I am, Sir &c &c—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 30 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hoops, Adam, Jr.

            Sir,
            New York August 30. 1799

          I enclose to you the discharge of Thomas Currie a soldier reported to me some considerable time since by Captain Massey as unfit for service—I would thank you to have it delivered to Captain Massey—
          With great consideration I am, Sir &c: &c:


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 30 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New york August 30. 1799

          I send you the enclosed papers, and must request that you will cause the articles that are wanted to be furnished as soon as possible
          With great consideration I am, Sir yr. obt. sert.

            A Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 30 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York August 30th. 1799—

          The enclosed letter in recommendation of Mr. Richard Van Der Burgh is from a Gentleman in whom I have confidence. I wish the young Gentleman to be placed on the list which I sent you some days ago, of candidates for appointments in the twelfth regiment. I would thank you to put him before the last mentioned person on that list—
          With great respect &c: &c:
          Secretary of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Triplett, 30 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Triplett, James

            Sir,
            New York August 30. 1799

          I have received your letter of the nineteenth of this month.
          It is a delicate point to determine, in a case of this nature how far  to give credit to the testimony of a non commissioned against a commissioned officer is entitled to credit—It will be of importance to know whether the money has been applied to any particular purpose proper object— how the money may have been disposed of by Major Rivardi and particularly whether — has been applied to its proper object. I would thank you therefore for any information on this subject which you may be able to collect—
          With great consideration I am, Sir &c: &c:


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 30 August 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir,
            New York August 30. 1799.

          You can in
          I have received your letter of the twenty sixth instt.
          You can inform the Contractor that the new Artillery coats may be made in the same way with the coat that which is now heretofore worn. Yellow buttons will be substituted in the place of white which was directed by the new arrangement.
          A model of the Cavalry coats will be furnished shortly—I have heretofore expressed to you my desire to receive Returns of the Cloathing & other articles issued from time to time. would be extremely useful to me, and I would thank you to furnish me with them in future. This has not been the case. The information is a necessary guide to me.
          With great consideran. &c: &c:


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 30 August 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Trenton War department 30. August. 1799.

          I have received your letter of the 28. instant, informing that General Wilkinson had mentioned to you that the Second and third Regiments are destitute of Surgeons, that he particularly recommended James Boyd Junr and Samuel Hayes as Mates, and that the Troops have suffered severely from the want of medical men.
          It has always been a rule with me, the moment I was apprized that any garrison or portion of the Western or frontier Army stood in need of medical assistance, to add to the regular regimental Surgeons and mates, as many temporary Surgeons mates, as were sufficient to the occasion.
          The annexed list will shew you that the 1. 2. 3. and 4 Regs. of Infantry have Surgeons & the 3d and 4. have each one mate. That the 1 Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers has a Surgeon and Mate, and till lately had two other mates; that the Second regiment of Artillerists and Engineers has its Surgeon and two Mates; that there are in service  besides twelve temporary Surgeons Mates; that three of the latter are on the Georgia frontier, one in Tennessee, four with the North Western and Mississippi Troops—one at Charleston, one at Norfolk, one at Portland, and one subjected to your orders. Thus it appears that there are in service the full complement of Surgeons and five temporary Surgeons mates, beyond the number of mates allowed to the before mentiond Regiments.
          You will be pleased to observe, that I consider the distribution of the medical men to be exclusively with the Generals.
          You will advise anew with General Wilkinson, and if two Mates, additional to those mentioned, are thought necessary, I shall forward appointments as temporary Surgeons Mates for the two Gentlemen recommended.
          I have the honor to be with great respect Your obedient Servant.

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 31 August 1799
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Independence on Castle Island August 31st. 1799.

          I have received your letters of the 23d and 27th. Instant.
          I have given directions to have the Artillerists & Engineers, proportioned to the Companies, and the Companies to their Respective Stations accordingly.
          The Barracks in this place may accommodate Ten Officers, and One hundred and thirty two Soldiers, (exclusive of the Artillerists & Engineers that are now here) they will want some repairs, which by estimation, — cost one hundred Dollars for materials—presuming our own Artificers will compleat the repairs. There are two Barracks more within the Works, which were intended for the Marines and a Laboratory—and were to be moved and repaired, for the above purposes which was agreed on by Stephen Higginson Esqr. and myself, the estimation was, three hundred Dolls., which I have heretofore transmitted you, and when Compleated will accommodate Seventy-two Soldiers.
          The Block Houses At Marblehead Salem Cape Ann & Portsmouth; will accommodate 2 Officers and thirty Soldiers each; for Winter Quarters (for which I have made the estimation.) ———— there is also a Barrack at Salem, which will be sufficient for Thirty two Soldiers, with some repairs.
          I have written to Major Toussard at Newport to inform—what number of Officers and Soldiers can be accommodated at that place when the new Barracks are compleated.
          If the Infantry are to be Quartered in any of the aforementioned places, it will be well to give the Contractors early information, to purchase more wood for that purpose—The Officers have desired me to mention to you that the last allowence of Wood will be insufficient for this cold northern Climate, and I think with them, the former allowence was not extravagant.
          I wish to know if the Surgeons are to call on the Contractors for Medicines &c. or which way the Hospitals are to be supplied
          I am Sir with the greatest respect your most Obt huml Servt

            Dan. Jackson

          Major Genl A Hamilton New York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 31 August 1799
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Elizabeth Town Aug: 31—1799.

          I have now to add to the communication, which I had the honor to make yesterday, that the owners of the situation on Green-brook, in the vicinity of the Raritan, offer their wood, and the use of their property to the public for the sum of sixty dollars per acre, for so much as may be required, for a term of three years; they, also, offer an alternative, which is extremely reasonable, to wit, that the public may have the use of so much of the soil and wood, and for such length of time, as they may elect, at a valuation by three judicious and indifferent freeholders, to be mutually chosen—the latter, appears to me, by much the preferable mode.
          I am inclined to believe, from further information of the best kind, that, there can no where be found, a site so abundant in every requisite as the one I have described; in my apprehension, it will answer all the purposes required.
          In haste, last evening, to make my report, as soon after I had returned as possible, I believed, (for I had not time before the closing of the mail to make a copy), that I mentioned 300 dollars, as a sufficient sum to repair the barracks at Amboy, in this I mistook, as fifteen hundred dollars was the sum which I had, upon consultation, estimated for that purpose.
          I have the honor to be with all respect your mo. Ob. servt

            Aaron Ogden

          Major General Alexander Hamilton.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 2 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            New York September 2. 1799

          I have received your letters of the thirtieth and thirty first of August, and am much obliged to you for the prompt and satisfactory execution of the object to which I had requested your attention.
          From information that has been given me I am lead to beleive that a good position may be found in the vicinity of Pompton. I would thank you to have an examination of the place examine the situations in that quarter, and report  the situation to me. It may be of consequence to the public to excite a competition among the holders of grounds.
          With great consideration I am, Sir yr. obt sert.

            A Hamilton

          Col. Ogden


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 2 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Jackson, Daniel

            Sir,
            New York August 31. Sepr. 2nd. 1799

          Certain questions having arisen between Major Tousarde and Captain Littlefield the following are extract of a letter to Major Tousarde contains my ideas on the subject. which  — will govern in future cases.
          “In the case of a subdivided authority the parts of which run into each other like that of Major Tousarde Jackson and Major Jackson yourself the construction of the superior officer must decide the boundary. The Your orders —— therefore when once given ought to have been obeyed conclusive upon Capt. Littlefield. The part of them which required returns from him as commanding a company in your battallion is susceptible of no question. Tho’ he was directed by me to make his returns to Major Jackson, this applied to him only in the capacity of the particular commander of the garrison of Fort Woolcot, and could not be intended to prohibit his making returns to you also in the capacity of the captain of a Company in your battallion. It is essential that the commander of a corps should at all times know the state of it, and it results that he is entitled to an account of parts from their respective commanders. The being detailed from the corps is no reason for the intermission of this species of information from each member to the chief of the corps. The Contrary is necessary for various purposes.
          The argument which Captain Littlefield endeavors to derive from the order of the Secretary of war respecting the quarantine laws is not correct. That order addressed to him when the independent commander of a post does not exempt him from the direction of a superior subsequently placed over him even in reference to the very object of the order. Every such order of standing nature must be presumed to be transferred to the superior who becomes responsible for its execution, and directs the conduct of every subordinate officer in relation to it.
          If the construction adopted by the superior in the case I have mentioned above should be supposed by the inferior to contravene the spirit of the authority under which they both act, he may respectfully represent his sense of the contravention to the superior. But if the latter persist his interpretation must prevail, and in the inferior obeying in the first instance, must content himself with reporting the matter to their common chief in order that he may decide the doubt. It is essential in such case that the superior officer should be obeyed;  responsible on his part for any error which may have been committed.”
          The — principles contained in the above extract will be strictly conformed to.
          Major Jackson


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 2 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New york September 2nd. 99

          I am anxious to send the models for the Cavalry clothing to the Secretary of War—I would thank you therefore to urge the Taylor who is preparing them—
          With great considn I am, Sir yr. obt ser.

            A Hamilton

          General Stevens


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Littlefield, 2 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Littlefield, William

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 2nd. 1799

          Certain questions having arisen between Major Tousarde and yourself the following extract of a letter to Major Tousarde contains my ideas on the subject.
          See letter to Majors Tousarde & Jackson of Sept. 2nd and August 29th—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Whistler, 2 September 1799
From: Whistler, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Wayne September 2nd. 1799

          Enclosed is the Garrison Returns for the last Month, you will find from the report of the Contractors Agent here—the supplies on hand is not near sufficient Agreeable to Contract—in the Course of this Month and therefore part of next it is expected that Fifteen Hundred Indians will be here, for their Annuites and will expect to be fed—
          I Am Sir, With Every Sentiment of Respect Your Most Obedient Humble Servt.

            J. Whistler Capt.
            Commt

          Allexander Hammilton Esqr. Major Genl.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Elijah Paine, 2 September 1799
From: Paine, Elijah
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Williamstown, Vermont, September 2nd. 1799

          I have the honor to inform you that I have closed a contract with Major William Leverett of Windsor in Vermont for the supply of Rations throughout the State at twelve cents five Mills per ration, with an agreement that one cent shall be deducted from that price — whatever rations he may be allowed to issue at Windsor, provided the number of rations daily issued shall exceed fifty—
          The formation of the contract has been delayed by various misunderstandings—But I have certain knowledge that the recruiting service has not been injured at Westminster or Newbury for want thereof as I took early measures to insure supplies for the recruits—From Bennington I have not heard—
          Major Leverett closed a contract for the same purpose at Philadelphia on the 27th. of May last with Mr. Francis Purveyor of public supplies, as Mr. Francis says under the direction of the Secretary of War, at a much higher price, to which the Secretary of War seems to pay no regard—
          Major Leverett says that he had taken some measures to procure supplies before he knew that his contract would be disregarded, & that on that account it would be more convenient for him to supply at Windsor, & has therefore proposed the reduction of one cent per ration, if Windsor might be made the place of Rendezvous for this district—
          If the Recruiting service should not — injured by a removal of the Rendezvous — Westminster to Windsor, & I believe it would not, Windsor would undoubtedly accomodate a number of troops in cold weather better than Westminster—
          I am with high respect your Obedt. Servant

            Elijah Paine

          Hon’ble Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Augustus de Grasse, 3 September 1799
From: Grasse, Alexandre François Auguste de
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            His Excellency Major General Hamilton.
            Sir,
            charleston South Carolina the 3th. of 7ber 1799.

          Convicted by a Long and painfull Experience that in vain have I flaterd myself that a new order of things in france Would Enable me to return to my native Country, I have adopted this as my own in June Last have been admitted a Citizen of the united-States.
          But Without any Property; deprived of the assistance Which through the Benevolence of General Washington Granted to me; having moreover to provide for an Increasing family & Knowing no other profesion than the military, Wich Which I have practised from my Early years; I have taken the Liberty to adress to the President in order to be Employed in the new Corps of Engineers Which is on the Point of being raised and to be Commander as I am told by Colonel Senff.
          I should then be very thankfull were you Sir, to join your Recommendation to my Sollicitations to the president. Colonel Senff Seem Willing to See me amongst the officers Who Will be under his orders & has himself Even advised me to Present my Petition to that Effect having promised me also that he should deliver the Present to your Excellency.
          accostumed from my infancy to the military Subordination I trust I shall Discharge all the Duties required in that Line and hope that my Services Will be usefull to a Country to Which I have already had So many obligations.
          I am With Great Respect Sir Your most obedt. Servt.

            Augustus de Grasse
            Last an Engineer to the Service of the U.S.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Smith, 3 September 1799
From: Smith, Charles
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Trenton Septr. 3d. 1799.

          Agreeably to an Order of the Secretary at War of the 2d. Inst., that all Officers of the first Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers, and of the first, second, third and fourth Regiments of Infantry in the Service of the United States, who are, from whatever Cause, Absent from their Commands to Report themselves without delay to you by letter—
          I have therefore, Sir, the Honor to inform you that I am in Health and ready to obey your Commands—
          I am Sir, with respect, Your Huml. Servt.

            Chas. Smith, 2d. Lieut.
            1st. Regt. Infty.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 3 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir
            New York Sepr. 3rd. 99

          I enclose for your information some extracts from letters of Col. Parker which have just been delivered to me. You will find that the Col. repeats his observations on the appointment of —— and Stephens as first Lieutenants certain officers to higher grades than were expected. I have written to you on the subject but have not received an answer. It would be very satisfactory to me to be enabled to state to inform Col. Parker and Bentley whether the arrangement of which they complain is intended to be changed.
          I enclose to you likewise a list of persons heretofore recommended as Cadets by Col. Parker. He wishes them to be appointed in the order in which they are arranged. You will recollect that I have been proposed the immediate appointment of two cadets to each regiment. There being no provision for ensigns this measure will be necessary to complete the organization. I hope there will therefore that no difficulty will attend the adoption of that the measure.
          With great respect I am, Sir &c: &c:
          Secretary of War—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 3 September 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            War Department Trenton 3d. September 1799

          I had directed Colonel Francis Mentges, on the 17 Ulto. to proceed to Carlisle in the State of Pennsylvania and survey, and report to me, the state of the Barracks, and other public buildings, heretofore used as stores or work shops, (as capable of conversion, as represented to me, at small expence, into barracks) at, or near that borough; whether they could be fitted, to afford commodious quarters, for three regiments, during the ensuing winter, and if so, the alterations, and repairs necessary, with the estimated expence, for the same, and also the price at which fuel and straw could be obtained for the troops.
          Inclosed, you have a copy of his report, stating that the buildings contemplated, can be fitted to quarter nineteen hundred men, including their Officers, at the estimated expence of Dollars 3,813, 52/100; that oak wood can be procured at two dollars, hickory at two and one half dollars per cord, and straw at four shillings for one dozen bundles.
          It is left with you, from a mature consideration of circumstances, and combining those, which are economical as well as military to determine between the neighbourhood of Brunswick in Jersey, and Carlisle in Pennsylvania for the Winter Quarters for three of the new raised regiments, and having determined, to take all necessary and proper measures, to provide for the troops, comfortable accomodations,
          You will also be pleased, to pay a like attention, to provide quarters for three other regiments at or near Uxbridge in Massachusetts.
          The operations as well preparatory, as in execution, necessary for these objects will it is presumed require the presence and aid of the Quarter Master General, or perhaps a division Quarter Master, for each distinct portion of the troops
          I have the honor to be, with great respect Sir Your Most Obedient Servt.

            James McHenry

          Major General Alexr. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Adlum, 3 September 1799
From: Adlum, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Reading Septr. 3rd. 1799

          Yours of the 23rd. 24th. & 26th. Ult. came duly to hand
          The Court Martial you directed was held yesterday and to day, and I will forward you the proceedings by the next post.
          Capt. Shoemaker will march in about two days for Easton, with his company.
          Lieut. Boote set out yesterday for New York, and I have annexed his company detachment to Capt. Shoemakers company according to your orders.
          I sent on to Philada. yesterday to Capt. Elliot the men you directed.
          Enclosed is a monthly return for the month of August.
          With great respect I am Sir Your most Obedt. Servt.

            John Adlum

          General Allexander Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Bradley, 4 September 1799
From: Bradley, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir;
            Winchester September 4th. 1799—

          Some difficulties having arrisen respecting the supplying Captain  Divens recruits at Cumberland, I have been oblidg’d to come to this place, on my way to Cumberland to make the necessary arrangments. Captain Divens success in that Quarter has been very bad, should it not prove better in the course of this Month, I shall remove him to Staunton, I would also recommend to remove Captain Brocks recruits to Staunton except a recruiting Sergt. & Music to be left with him, with these I shall be able to form two complete Companies of the 4th. Regiment, and the advantages of learning their exercise will be much greater my last returns were up  to the last of July of all the parties under my superintendence,   they are so detached that I have not received the   returns for August as yet; but as soon as they are received  they will be forwarded—
          Agreeable to encouragements from you, I made application Soon after I went to Staunton, and again when I sent  my last returns, to go to Connecticut; but have never received a word from you Since, I now renew my application   my long absence has derang’d my business So that it is absolutely necessary that I should  attend to it as soon as possable, and I am Confident the recruiting Service will not suffer in consequence of my being absent as  Capt. Gibson will receive, and make out all returns that are necessary, I hope Sir on the receipt of this letter,  & when you consider my long absence from my family, you will think proper to grant my request, after  my return from Cumberland I shall wait at this place till about the 25th. Instant at which time I hope to receive an answer from you, if I do not I shall return to Staunton—
          I am Sir with due respect your Obedient Humble Servt.

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

          Major General Alexr. Hamilton N. York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 4 September 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Trenton War department September 4. 1799

          Since my letter of yesterday I have received a letter from James Miller agent of the Quarter Master General, of which the enclosed is a Copy, by which it appears the complement of Tents for the Ninth Regiment of Infantry have been forwarded to Baltimore
          I have the honor to be with great respect Your obedient servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Richard Hunewell, 4 September 1799
From: Hunewell, Richard
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Portland Septem’r 4th 1799.

          Herewith I send you a Return of the 15th. Regt. up to the 1st. inst:, the imperfect state in which it is made, is at present unavoidable, on account of the extent of the  Circle, which from the northern Subdistrict, to the southern one is near four hundred Miles, and many of the Officers have but recently arrived at their Rendezvous; not having had it in my power to make  a Return previous to this.
          I have entered all the Recruits inlisted from the Returns I have received, and I presume  a much greater number have been recruited since—for as many of the Monthly returns for the month of August have not yet come to hand;  that this, agreable to the intention of it, cannot be called a monthly Return, but hope in future to have them more compleat and regular; after the Companies are furnished with printed blank returns they will be more uniform in their Return and I shall have it in my power to send them on more seasonably
          I have the honor to be with great respect Sir your Obedt. Serv’t.

            Richd. Hunewell Lieu Colo.
             Comr. 15th Regt. United States Army

          Honble. Alexander Hamilton Esqr Major Genl. & Inspector Genl. of the United States Army New–York.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 5 September 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department 5th. September 1799.

          On referring to the return for Cloathing transmitted in your letter of the 22d. August Ultimo, I find that it does not designate the number of the Infantry regiment to which the Troops at each Garrison belong, consequently it will not enable the Storekeeper to make up the quantities for each according to the number of the regiment. I request this omission may be supplied as soon as possible—
          I enclose you a Copy of a letter from Dr. James Hall dated the 3d. instant announcing the death of Captain Ebenezer Massey who commanded the Garrison at Fort Mifflin.
          You will no doubt think it necessary to direct an Officer to repair to and take the Command of the same—
          I have the honor to be with great respect Your obedient Servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Alexander Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 5 September 1799
From: Bentley, William C.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Richmond 5th. September  1799

          Colo. Parkers complaint to you of my having fixed a recruiting Station within his circle, is a circumstance so unexpected, that I cannot help expressing concern on the occasion: I regret very much his disposition to swell into importance, a circumstance quite trivial in its nature; such conduct is only calculated to disturb the harmony of the military,  which ought, if possible, to be preserved at the hazzard of accidental occurrances, less venial than this one. My wish to do away any blame that may be imputed to me from Colo Parker’s representation of my conduct,  compells me to go more fully into the subject, than would otherwise be necessary. Unfortunately for me two thirds of the officers of my Regiment were  residents in Colo Parker’s Circle. When I called them together to organize the regiment and allot them to the recruiting stations they  expressed their regret at not being able to recruit in their own neighbourhood some of them had engaged recruits without   knowing the restriction they would be laid under, and wished my permission to take them to their station; to this I would not consent without first obtaining Colo Parker’s permission. I wrote immediately to Colo Parker on the subject and he granted permission to the officers to take with them out of his Circle, such of their neighbours as chose to go with them shortly afterwards. Capt. Caldwell who lives in wheeling on the Ohio the north western frontier of Colo. Parkers Circle as he passed through Winchester to see me, met with Colo. Parker, and expressed a desire to recruit in his neighbourhood; Colo Parker granted him permission and wrote to me on the subject; finding the station a much more eligible one than that allotted to him I accepted the offer, and established Capt. Caldwell at Wheeling;  Lieut. Bennet was at this time at Shepperds Town, Berkley County, settling his business in order to join his station; hearing of the permission granted to Capt: Caldwell, wrote to me for permission  for him to recruit at Shepperds Town,  stating too that no inconvenience would thereby result to Colo. Parker; I readily consented, from a firm  pursuasion that it was as with Capt. Caldwell, by common consent: This drew from Colo. Parker a letter written with irritability; I hastened immediately to recall the officer, and to explain myself to Colo. Parker; I   received his answer this day apparently satisfied with the explanations. Had Colo. Parker waited to hear from me before he made his complaint I am pursuaded he would have abandoned the idea. Although I have much at heart the interest of the cause I am engaged in, I shall never willfully depart from any regulation which may be laid down for my guide—
          Accept my assurances of the most perfect Consideration.

            W. Bentley


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Cornelius Lyman, 6 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lyman, Cornelius

            Sir,
            N York Sept. 6th 1799

          I send you a General Order of the sixteenth of May ninety nine.
          I had taken it for granted that a copy of this order had been forwarded to you in course; but I suppose from it appears by your letter to the Secretary of War, that it was omitted from Some cause or other, it was omitted.
          You will find in the order an answer to your enquiry. It defines the ration except as to the article of spirits which is left to the discretion of the Commanding Officers—As Commandant of the fort of Presque Isle it belonged to you to take such measures in the case as might have appeared to you to be proper. The rule however is to issue half a gill per man pr. day—And this rule it is expected will be conformed to.
          Your letter on the subject was irregularly Addressed to the Secretary of War—It should have been addressed to me as your immediate superior—
          Col. Hamtramck who commands the Western army in the absence of General Wilkinson is expected soon to take his position Station at Pittsburg. When you shall be advised of this having taken place all your communications will be addressed to him.
          With great consideration I am, Sir Yr. O & &
          Capt. Lyman


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 6 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 6. 1799—

          Agreeably to your letter of the third inst. I have given direct directed Col. Stevens to provide such a number of Common and Horsemen’s Tents for the twelfth and thirteenth regiments as shall be sufficient with — what has been already furnished to make up their complement according to the peace establishment—From the situation of things in Philadela. I think it would be prudent to give the necessary orders for having the complement of Horsemens tents for the fourteenth and fifteenth regiments made at Boston.
          Enclosed are recommendations of Mr. Nathaniel Baldwin as a Cadet in the twelfth regiment—I have confidence in the Gentlemen by whom these recommendations have been given—Enclosed is also a letter from Col. Hunnewell proposing strongly recommends Mr. Battry Manning Powers, and Mr. George Blake as Cadets in the fifteenth regiment—
          With great respect I am, Sir & &—
          Secretary of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 6 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir
            New York Sepr. 6. 99

          I enclose to you a letter from Col. Powell in recommendation of Mr. Wyllys Silliman—Col. Parker, in his letter of the twenty eighth of August again urges the appointment of Mr. Robert Little heretofore recommended to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr. Jon. C. Williams by him as an officer in the eighth regiment.
          With great respect I am Sir & &


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 6 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hamtramck, John F.

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 6. 1799—

          I encl
          You will see from the extract which is enclosed that the Paymaster of the second regiment is, in all probability, dead. I would thank you, immediately to cause some person to be — nominated by such of the officers of that Regiment as can be easily and readily consulted on the subject—You will send the name of the person nominated as Soon as possible to me. In the mean time you will give orders to Capn. Vance to deliver into the hands of the person nominated all monies for any money for the second regiment which maybe in his possession. Enclosed is a letter from Lieut. Parkinson which has been sent me by the Secretary of War. The Secretary observes to me as “I request you will take order to indulge him in his application for a furlough, if the state of things will render it proper—Perhaps a change to a garrison where he will enjoy a better or different air will answer the purpose.” I submit the matter entirely to your judgment, and request that you will give such order as — propriety and the good of the service may, in your opinion, require.
          With great considn I am Sir &c &c
          Col. Hamtramck—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 6 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Buell, John H.

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 6. 1799

          I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 26th of August.
          With great considertn I am Sir & &


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 6 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Tousard, Lewis

            Sir,
            New York Sep 6. 1799

          It has been represented that the Fort at Portsmouth wants a new magazine new platforms embrazures, that the walls require to be repaired and the cannon to be mounted.
          It is my wish that the state of this post may be surveyed and a specific report, made to me of what may be indispensable to be done, towards putting the Fort to in a state fit for service,   with an estimate of the probable expence.
          You will judge whether this service must necessarily be performed by yourself, or whether you can assign to it another officer, and you will take measures accordingly. This object is not to be preferred to one more important.
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr. Obed St
          Major Toussard


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Hunewell, 6 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hunewell, Richard

            Sir,
            New York September 6. 1799

          I Your letter in recommendation of Mess Powers and Blake as Cadets in the fifteenth regiment, has been delivered to me. I have made the necessary communication on the subject to the Secretary of War—
          With great consn I am Sir & &


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 6 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Parker, Thomas

            New York Sepr. 6. 99—

           I have received your letter of the twenty eighth of August and have made the necessary communication concerning Mr. Sylliman to the Secretary of War—I have likewise written to the Secretary on the appot of Mr. Little to the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr. Jon. C. Williams—
          With great considn I am, Sir & &
          Col. Parker—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 6 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 6th. 1799

          Mr. Richards informs me that it has been found impossible to collect any considerable quantity of wood from the neighborhood of the Bronks river, and that it will be necessary to procure it from the North or East river by water; That the wood delivered at West Chester landing will cost about the same price at as at New York, and that the expence of carting transportation from the landing to the camp will be two dollars pr. cord.
          This is a very serious inconvenience. and I must request you to meet enquire concerning the practicability of collecting wood in the neigborhood of the camp look out for a convenient position for a camp in the neigborhood of which a sufficient and cheap supply of wood may be procured, and report to me. It will not be material that the place should be near that at which the troops are now stationed.
          With great considn I am, Sir &c: &c:
          Col. Smith


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 6 September 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir!
            Trenton War Department 6th Septemr 1799

          I have received your letter of the 28th Ulto refering to one of the 27th July last.
          The necessity of first providing clothing for the twelve new Regiments of Infantry, previous to furnishing additional recruiting parties, has been the reason for hitherto not acting thereon. As the wants of those Regiments are in a great measure supplied, I shall give directions to have delivered to the Quarter Master General to be forwarded to such persons and places as you may point out, the clothing &c. for the two Companies of the first Regiment, which you propose raising in the States of Pennsylvania & Delaware.
          I have directed Colonel Stevens to have made immediately, Coats and Vests for two Companies of the Second Regiment, and to forward them to such persons and places, as you should designate, and informed him that the articles to complete the suits should be sent to him immediately.
          Colonel Stevens has also been directed to have Coats and vests for four Companies of the third Regiment made immediately, and to send one half to William Crafts Esqre. at Charleston and the remainder to Griffith J McRee Esqre at Wilmington North Carolina to be seve— subject — orders of General Pinckney. I will direct the articles necessary — complete the suits to be immediately transported to those places.
          I am nevertheless of opinion that very few, if any recru— for that Regiment, can be obtained in Georgia or South Carolina as those persons who may be desireous to inlist, will engage the fifth Regiment, the Officers of which most probably, —sess more influence in those states, than those belonging to the thi— Regiment.
          I have no objection to the appointment of Lieutenant Bla— and Lieutenant Laidlie, to be temporary paymasters, provided you think their services indispensible as such. This arrangement ac— with the general system, but, would any inconvenience result f— the recruiting officers being charged with the recruiting monies and —plies? If, however, you determine upon intermediate Offici—— receive the supplies, and recruiting monies, I agree to the allowance — Ten Dollars per month and travelling expences agreeably to the —blished regulations.
          You will give directions to the paymaster — to deliver — monies as you may think proper to the persons you may appoint to receive it, for the recruiting service.
          I have the honor to be Sir With great respect Your Mo Obt Servt

            James McHenry

          Major General Alexr. Hamilton


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

            Sir,
            Winchester 6th of September 1799

          I had the honor of Receiving your two letters of the 17th & 22nd Instant & thank you for the Representation that you have made to the Secretary of War Relative to Messrs Meredith & Stephens.
          A doubt has arisen with some of my officers whether they are to Rank in the Regiment agreeable to the Numbers specified in the list sent to me
          Capt Henry is numberd 4 & Capt Taylor 5 But as Taylor was appointed in January & Henry in March, Taylor Conceives he has a Right to Command Henry—As I Conceive it was Intended that they should Rank agreeable to their numbers I have given the preference for the present to Capt Henry
          I will thank you to Inform me whether I have acted properly in so doing—
          no officer has yet been appointed to fill the Vacancy occasioned by the non-acceptance of Jno C Williams I Understood from you that Mr Little woud be appointed But I have never heard from the Secretary of War on the Subject—nor have I ever heard from Mr Richard Taylor Since his appointment
          with the Highest Respect I have the honor to be Sir your Obdt Servt.

            Thomas Parker


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Timothy Taylor, 6 September 1799
From: Taylor, Timothy
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Camp New haven Sept. 6th 1799

          I have the Honor to inclose a list and description of those recruits that have deserted, been discharged, and Mustured out of the 13th Regiment—I am sensable that an earlier report of some of them ought to have been made, but the detached situation of the Regt., the miscarriage of letters, or the omition of the Officers in writing to me upon the subject, in expectation of apprehending those that had deserted, have prevented my making the communication before—in all discharges I have required proof of nonage, or of thier being indented apprentices; and I have reason to believe thier is now some Soldiers in the Regiment that are not Eighteen years of age, but no proof has been adduced to the fact; and as they were enlisted and attested as being of full age they are still retained in service, receiving the emoluments of Goverment, and subject to be claimed by thier friends whenever they shall Judge proper to demand them—from the best information I can obtain I have reason to believe that the Officers were decived as to the ages and disability of those that have been discharged, and Mustured out; and many of them have been at great expence in pursuing deserters but without efect—Stationary, postage of letters, hireing of Musick, transporting of Clothing &c have been paid by the officers to a considerable amount and they are anxious to have thier accounts settled and to know what department they are to apply to for that purpose—
          The Regiment took the field on the 29th of August and has required all my attention to regulate the troops; on the 4th Instant symptoms of discontent appeared amongst the Soldiers from thier repeatedly calling out no pay, no Soldiers; measures was immediatly taken to discover the cause, and upon enquirery it was found that a Soldier by the name of Daniel Ward an old and hardened villian was endeavouring to excite the soldiers to Mutanyse and to rise in opposition to the officers and march of—he was immediatly apprehended and by sentance of a Court Martial, (Major Ripley President) recived 75 lashes and was drumed out of Camp with a halter about his neck; since which the troops have behaved well; but as they was destitute of Money and most of them had been enlisted for some time, and no vegetables furnished by the Public, I judged it prudent to direct the Pay Master to pay the Men thier retained Bounty, (after they was Mustured,) notwithstanding thier was not a suficient sum in his hands appropriated for that purpose; and I wish it may meet your approbation—
          it is some time since Medicin chests have been sent for the Regt. but no keys with them, consiquently are of no use, and the surgeons are much in des in want of medicin—As the Regiment at present forms but one Battalion I should be happy if it could be furnished with one sett of Colours—
          I have the Honor to be with the greatest Respect your Obedient Servant

            Timo. Taylor

          Honble. A. Hamilton Esquire


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Eli B. Clemson, 7 September 1799
From: Clemson, Eli B.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton ——
            Sir
            West Chester Sept 7th. 1799

          Agreeable to a publication Issued by The secretary at War Which Reached me This day I accordingly Hasten to report Myself to your Honor Informing you I Await your Orders With Attention and Pleasure, if Expedient I could be on the Recruiting service in Lancaster Chester Or any of the adjoining counties I think I Could have vary good success your Honor will be pleased to direct your Letter or Orders to downingstown post Office
          And vary much Oblidge your Obedient Adhearer

            Eli B. Clemson
            2nd Lieut 1st. U.S Regt. Inft.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 7 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 7. 1799

          The omission noticed in your letter of the fifth inst. you will find supplied by the enclosed copy of a letter from General Wilkinson—
          With great respect I am, Sir & &


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

            Sir
            Trenton, War Department 7 September 1799.

          The enclosed papers are transmitted for your information—vizt
          Extract of a letter from Governor St Clair, dated 12 Augt 1799.
          Copy of Indian information to Capt Mclean of the British at Amherstburgh dated 19 July 1799.
          Copy of a letter from Govr. St Clair to the Chiefs of the Shawanese at the Ottawa Towns—1 Augt. 1799—
          I am with great respect Sir Your obedt Servant

            James McHenry.

          Major General Alexander Hamilton


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

            Sir,
            War department September 7. 1799—

          I enclose you a Copy of a letter of the 31. Ultimo received this morning from Major Timothy Darling of the Sixteenth Regiment of Infantry setting forth that there has not been a sufficient number of Coats and Vests sent to him to accommodate the recruits already enlisted—
          As Clothing for this regiment was forwarded to Colonel Stevens to be distributed agreeably to your orders you will direct him to send a sufficient quantity to Major Darling from the Stock he may have in hand—Should the whole have been sent off and Major Darling cannot be conveniently supplied from some other rendezvous of the regiment, I will order some to be forwarded from hence—
          I am Sir with great respect Your obedient Servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Porter, 7 September 1799
From: Porter, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            September 7th. 1799 Cæcil County Maryland

          I saw a Notification in the news paper—dat’d Septr. 2sd. 99 Trentown  requesting all officers of the  first Regiments of Artillerists Engineers and of the first Second third and fourth regiments Infantry in the Service  of the unit’d States who are from whatever Cause absent  from their Commands to report Themselves to Majr. Ge’r’l Alexander Hamilton without delay.
          Notice was given me the 11 of March 1799—from the War Office that I am appointed an Ensign in the Second regiment of Infantry of the army of the United States.
          I wrote my letter of acceptance the 30 of May last &c—
          I have remain’d near the Post office Warwick Cæcil County  Maryland  & Shall untill farther orders.
          A Letter direct’d to the above office I can gat at any time
          I am Sir with respect yor obedt & most, H, Sert

            Thomas Porter


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Bradley, 8 September 1799
From: Bradley, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Winchester September 8th. 1799—

          I have this day received your two letters of the 22d and 24th. of August, am much disappointed in not obtaining leave of absence from you, particularly as General Pinckney is so great a distance from me It will be two or three months before I can get word from him, I shall pay particular attention to the contents of your letters, we shall be oblidg’d to give out some clothing to Capt. Gibsons recruits—when I received the Clothing there was no Woollen Overalls came on, the season is fast approaching when they will be wanting, and the sooner arrangments are made the better for clothing for the Troops the better as the weather will be geting bad, and transport more difficult—
          I am Sir with due respect your Obedient & very Humble Servt

            Daniel Bradley Majr
            4th. U.S. Regiment

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton
          New York—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 8 September 1799
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Elizabeth-Town, September 8th. 1799.

          I returned last evening, from the vicinity of Pompton, after having examined the situations in that quarter, shewn to me by Major Colfax, and concerning which, he says, he had given you information. Upon his lands, I find abundance of wood suitable   for hutting  standing on low and swampy grounds, which might be brought to a contiguous position on high ground, on which there is not much wood and on which the huts might be erected. The surface is very stony, but otherwise tolerably even—Any cantonment here for three regiments, must necessarily be in the form of an L, in the front of the longer line whereof, at the distance of about four hundred yards, runs the river Pequnnoch, which empties itself in the Pesaick, above the Little-falls—The Country on the right and the left, at a distance, not very considerable, appears to be plentiful—What effect, the low ground might have upon the health of troops, I am not able to ascertain, as there did not appear to be inhabitants sufficiently near, to give the proper information—This site lies north-west from Paterson about ten miles—The use, of as much land and the wood on it, as the public may elect to take, is offered at the rate  of ten dollars per acre, the owner retaining the right  of the soil.
          This situation will require a much greater quantity of ground than the one I had the honor to describe to you heretofore; but after allowing accordingly, this is set at a price, twenty five per Cent lower than that, at a reasonable valuation.
          I have the honor to be with the utmost respect, your mo: obt. servt

            Aaron Ogden

          Major General Alexander Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 9 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 9th. 1799

          I have considered the terms offered by the owners of the land on Green brook, and they appear to me to be extremely high. I should suppose that sixty dollars pr. Acre would be a reasonable consideration for the fee simple. It is my wish therefore that you would look out for other situations, and endeavour to obtain more moderate terms. Unless land can be at had at a cheaper rate, it will be necessary to fix upon Carlisle where there are provisions which, with the aid of three or four thousand dollars, will be sufficient for the accommodation of three regiments.
          I send you the following extract from a letter of the Secretary of War on the subject of Carlisle. You may use it, if you think proper, for the purpose of bringing the owners if found to reasonable terms. “Inclosed you have a copy of Col. Mentges’ — report stating that the buildings contemplated can be fitted to quarter nineteen hundred men, including their officers, at the estimated expence of dollars 3.813 52/100; that oak can be procured at two dollars, hickory at two and one half Dollars pr. cord, and straw at four shillings for one dozen bundles. It is left with you, from a mature consideration of circumstances, and combing those which are oeconomical as well as military to determine between the neighborhood of Brunswic in Jersey, and Carlisle in Pennsylvania for the Winter quarters for three of the new raised regiments, and having determined, to take necessary and proper measures, to provide for the troops, comfortable accommodations.”
          I am not inclined to adopt the proposal of a valuation, as in all cases of that kind between the govt and individuals which have fallen under my observation the terms fixed upon have extreme — been very high and unreasonable—
          With great considn I am Sir
          Ogden—


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

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 9. 1799

          The enclosed recommendation of Mr. Boyle was sent to me by Col. Rice.
          With great respect I am Sir &c


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 9 September 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton—
            Sir.
            Camp 12th. Regt. Septr. 9th. 1799.

          I have the honor to inform you that Lt. R. L. R. Livingston has this moment arrived in Camp, in consequence of orders founded on your communication on the Subject of Lt. Hoffman—
          I have the Honor to be Sir, Your most obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith 12th. Regt


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 10 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            N. York Sept. 10th. 1799

          I have the honor to inclose two letters one for the commanding Officer at Fort Mifflin the other for Major Adlum their Objects will appear on perusal. perhaps you may think it expedient to give some Special direction to the Quarter Master General, for assisting the conveyance of Masseys Compy. If you see no objection you will please to forward the letters. The arrangement as relative to this company is conformable in concert with General Pinckney. The disposition of artillery of which you are possessed assigns this company to Major Ford’s Battalion, which is itself allotted to the Posts in N. Carolina, Virginia and Maryland.
          With great respect &c
          Secy. of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Adlum, 10 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Adlum, John

            Sir,
            N. York Sept. 10th. 1799

          Capt. Massey’s Company of Artillerists having been ordered from fort Mifflin you will immediately cause Capt. Irvin’s Compy. to proceed to that Fort to replace the other. For this purpose, you will take the proper arrangement with the contractor’s Agent for transportation and supply from Reading to Fort Mifflin. The Compy. will avoid going into Philadelphia
          With great consideration &c
          Major Adlum—

            P.S. I lately wrote to you in answer to several of your letters—Did you receive mine? Inform me when the Compy. marches—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 10 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Tousard, Lewis

            Sir,
            N. York Sept. 10th. 1799

          You will forthwith take arrangements and give orders for the conveyance of Capt. Littlefield with his Company to West Chester in this State, there to repair to the rendezvous a Camp of the 12th. Regiment commanded by Col: Smith, and wait for further order—reporting his arrival immediately to me, it is intended that he Shall proceed thence to the Potomack where your Battalion is to assemble.
          The Contractor John L. Boss, will provide transportation and supply. In case of difficulty you may address yourself to Archibald Crary the Agent for the War Department You will inform Major Jackson of this order
          With great consideration &c


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus Graves, 10 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Graves, Rufus

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 10. 1799

          You will see, from the — enclosed return that a sufficient supply of clothing has been sent on for the present use of your regiment—It appears from a letter of Major Darling to the Secretary of War that he has not received the proportion of supplies to which he is entitled—This has arisen from the last parcel having been sent entirely to Portsmouth. You will therefore take care that a sufficient supply a supply sufficient, with what he has already received, to make up his proportion be immediately forwarded to him.
          With great considn. I am, Sir &c &c
          Col. Graves—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Walter L. Cochran, 10 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cochran, Walter L.

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 10. 1799

          Immediately upon the receipt of this, you will make arrangements for the conveyance of Capt. Masseys company of Artillerists to Norfolk in Virginia, and you will cause it to proceed thither without unnecessary delay. The rout which appears to me proper is by Wilmington Elktown and down the Chesapeak by Water. You will of course take your arrangements with the person or persons who now supplies the garrison with provisions and transportation. The detail is left to yourself. But it is proper to inform you that at Wilmington (Delaware) John Elliot is Contractor, that James Baker is contractor for Maryland, whose residence is understood to be at Baltimore, but he has an Agent at Havre de Grasse the Regimental Rendezvous of the Ninth Regiment. It is the duty of these persons severally to furnish provisions and transportation.
          The officer when he arrives at Norfolk is to put himself under the command of Capt. Blackburne now there and to report his arrival to Major Ford who commands the battalion of which the Company is part, also to Major General Pinckney at Charlestown writing by land & water. The Company will take with it its complement of tents.
          You will immediately acknowledge the reciept of this letter and inform me when the Company commences its march.
          With consideration I am Sir Your Obedt. Servt.
          The Commanding Officer at Fort Mifflin


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 10 September 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department Trenton 10th. September 1799

          The enclosed letters, were transmitted to me, by Dwight Foster Esquire, under cover of a letter to me, from himself, dated Brookfield the 23d. ulto.
          As Mr. Foster appears to be warmly interested in favour of William Richardson, whose discharge from the army is solicitted, and a delay has been occasioned, by inattention on my part to the application, I have to request, you will, as soon as convenient, decide on a case, I suppose, from its circumstances, to involve little difficulty, and act accordingly—
          I am Sir with great respect your obedient humble servant.

            James McHenry

          Major General Alexander Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 10 September 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department, Trenton, Septr. 10th. 1799.

          I last evening received a letter dated the 7th. instant from the Superintendant of Military Stores, enclosing papers exhibitting charges against the United States for materials and fitting up the Hats of the 7th. Regiment of Infantry, and a Draft on the purveyor by Colonel Bentley Commandant, expressed to be for binding and looping Seven hundred and four Soldiers Hats.
          I enclose a copy of my letter to the purveyor on the subject, and request to be informed what Instructions you gave to Lieut. Colonel Bentley relative to the Hats for his Regiment—I incline to believe he has exceeded your Orders.
          I am Sir, with great respect, your obedt. Servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Alexander Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Hodgdon, 10 September 1799
From: Hodgdon, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir—
            Philadelphia 10th September 1799

          I have received your letter of the 30th ultimo, this morning—when it has been detaind I am not informed—I have received an Artillery Coat and Vest from Colonel Stevens and have put them into the hands of the Contractor to serve as Patterns for any he may have orders to make—
          shall be glad to receive the Cavalry Coat, as they, under an idea of an alteration, have been suspended—they may soon be compleated—I have no information of the number of Artillery Coats to be made, but I am fearful their will be some misunderstanding in that business—I understand the Contractor has materials for the whole number wanted, and I have also been informed that Colonel Stevens expects to make as many as will be wanted—will not this give a duplicate supply or is a double quantity intended? Colonel Stevens informs me he has orders to make Coats and Vests for the 2 & 3 Regiments of Infantry—the Contractor here says the whole number of Infantry Coats are Cut and in the hands of the persons employed to make them—I only mention these circumstances that as I cannot doubt but the arrangement is well considered, and that all the Clothing making will be wanted—The returns you mention would have been furnished as was expected weekly, but for the derangement that has taken place here, and because for a considerable time no attention worthy of notice in the delivery of Clothing has occured—You may expect a return shortly, and a continuance of them—The Purveyor—Francis, lies very ill with the Gout in his stomach—the City is in a healthy state any reports to the contrary notwithstanding—
          With respectful consideration I am sir, Your Most Obedient servant

            Samuel Hodgdon

          General A Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 11 September 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department Trenton,  11th. Septembr. 1799—

          I inclose twenty four copies, of a Contract, entered into with James OHara Esquire, for supplying rations, to the troops, on the North Western Frontiers, Mississippi, in Tennessee, Kentucky, and on the Tombigbee.
          You will please communicate them to such Persons, as it may be necessary, to inform particularly of the Contract.
          I am Sir with great respect your obedient servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Alexander Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 12 September 1799
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Independence September 12th. 1799

          I have received a Copy of a letter from you to Majr Tousard disolving questions in points of Military duty arrising between him and Capt Wm. Littlefield and your opinion and orders on the same.
          I think the Quarantine Laws refered to by Capt. Littlefield, must have some reference to my orders, which I made Major Tousard acquainted with before I issued them at Newport—and for this reason I enclose you a Copy; but if the question arrising was, to have my order countermanded I expect my Superior Officer will give me direction to have them discontinued or altered accordingly: but if the orders were to be given by my Superior to my inferior in Rank, without my information it would be making me a figure, a blot, a nothing in Command, and in Military discipline: I am sensible Sir, this is not your intention, & I am in hopes is not the case—but if Major Tousard has countermanded my orders, I think he ought in point of Military duty, have given that direction to me first, or when I made him acquainted with them, which I thought indispensably my duty, he being an older Officer than myself.
          I have received your letter of the 29 Augt. with its enclosures and shall comply with your order respecting the dischargeing of Samuel Richardson whenever I shall be able to procure that information recommended. I also have enclosed Copies of two Soldiers Discharges that have been mustered out, and I have taken the liberty to sign them—if you do not approve of this method I wish for your information.
          I shall be able to procure me Quarters — Newport in all October—if I do not receive different orders I shall then proceed for that place
          I am Sir with the greatest Respect your huml. Servt

            Dan. Jackson

          Major Genl A Hamilton New York

            P.S. I have heretofore given directions to have the Companies in my Battallion Mustered the first day in each month, weather permitting. I am informed by Capt. Lemuel Gates, that the Pay Master Genl. has arrived at head–Quarters and has given him different directions: I wish for your influence, that this information may be given to the Commanding Officers


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Wilkins, Jr., 12 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wilkins, John, Jr.

            Sir,
            N. York Sept. 12th. 99

          The Secy. of War tells me that I am to instruct you with respect to the routes by which the cloathing for the Western Army is to be forwarded. Except in one particular I would leave the matter entirely to your Judgment. This respects the portion which is destined for the troops on the lower part of the Mississippi Fort Adams &c. As it is doubtful whether during the proper season these could reach their destination, I should prefer the route by N. Orleans, if an Armed vessell can be procured for the purpose. For this mode there are additional reasons. It will be the best method for the returns of General Wilkinson and I should be glad to send round some heavy Artillery for Fort Adams. If an Armed Vessell can be obtain’d you will please to advise me of it
          With great consideration &c—
          John Wilkins Esqr. Qr. Mr. Genl.


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

            Sir
            Trenton Sept 12—1799—

          The  Secy at War  has transmitted to the Quarter Master Genl. an order for clothing for the following Posts—Oswego, Niagara, Fort Fayette, Detroit, Michilimacinac, Fort Wayne, Fort Pickering, Fort Sargent, Fort McHenry, Fort Stoddert, Fort Adams, and Fort Massac, &  has desired that your order should be taken as to the rout by which they were to be forwarded & also respecting their delivery—Your instructions upon this subject will be promptly & punctually attended to—Genl. Wilkins proceeded some time since for Pitsburgh—
          I have the honor to be with great respect Your very Hl St

            Jas Miller
             Agt Qr Mr Genl.

          Major Genl Alexr Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Nehemiah Freeman, 12 September 1799
From: Freeman, Nehemiah
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Jay, September 12th. 1799

          Dr. Jones, the attending Surgeon to this garrison, has visited the guard at the powder magazine. He has reported, that John Day and Thomas Brisen have every symptom of the yellow fever; that they are attended by Dr. Burroughs at the request of one their friends;     that, in the opinion of Dr. Jones, their removal would be attended with great inconveniency, if not danger to  them, and that there would no risk of their communicating the disorder by remaining where they now are. Dr. Tillery has offered his assistance if the men should be sent to the marine  hospital at Staten Island. I would request your orders. I would also inform you that the two men are well quartered, and  that there two women there who might nurse them.
          With perfect respect, I am Sir, Your most obedient servant.

            Neh. Freeman
            Capt. Commandg

          Major General Alexander Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Bradley, 13 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bradley, Daniel

            Sir,
            N. York Sept. 13th. 1799

          The arrangement mentione Suggested in your letter of the 4th. inst. relative to Capt Brock and his recruits I approve, and desire you to carry it into effect—
          As to what rela that part of your letter which relates contains your request for leave of Absence, I have lately written to you, referring you to General Pinckney for an answer on that subject
          With great consideration &c
          Major Bradley


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Dwight Foster, 13 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Foster, Dwight

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 13. 1799

          I have received your letter of the twenty third of August, and have given orders for the discharge of the person to whom it relates.
          With I am Sir Yr. obt S


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Eli B. Clemson, 13 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Clemson, Eli B.

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 13. 1799

          I have to acknowledge the Receipt of your letter of the seventh of this Month—
          With great Considertn. I am, Sir &c


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 13 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 13. 99

          I enclose to you some extracts from Col. Bentleys letter of the twenty-sixth of August. I would recommend that the request of Col. Bentley be complied with as far as may be practicable unless they should be opposed by considerations of which I am ignorant. I enclose to you likewise the copy of a circular letter to the several Commandants—You will see from this that the authority given did not extend to the binding of the hats but was confined to the providing of Cockades and loops.
          With great respect I am Sir & &
          Secretary of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 13 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Miller, James

            Sir,
            New York Sept. 13th. 1799

          I enclose to you the copy of a letter which I have written to General Wilkins on the subject mentioned in your note of the yesterday. As General Wilkins is absent I would observe to you that the route of Pittsburg appears to me the most eligible for all the Cloathing except such parts as may be destined for New Orleans the lower Posts on the Mississippi. — The packages that are intended for the garrisons on the lake, can go from Pittsburg by the way of Presque Isle; and the other those which are destined for the other posts can pursue the routes which they have heretofore pursued. However you must be much better acqainted than I am with the facility of transportation in the mode herein pointed out by way of Presque Isle, and if you think that the way of route by New York and the North river is to be preferred I leave you to act as shall Appear to you to be proper—
          With great contn I am, Yr
          Js. Miller


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Hodgdon, 13 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hodgdon, Samuel

            Sir
            New York Sept. 13th. 1799

          Your letter of the 10th. inst. is now before me. The model of the Cavalry Coat has been sent in to the Secy. of War, to whom you will apply for instructions relative to your doubts as to the other part of the Cloathing; he having hitherto directed that part of the business and — of course being in possession of more accurate information respecting the quantity wanted ordered—
          I am infinitely rejoiced at the favorable account you give of the health of your City and am With great consideration Yr. obedt. Servt.—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Walter L. Cochran, 13 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cochran, Walter L.

            Sir,
            N. York Sept. 13th. 1799

          On the receipt of this you will grant a furlough for four weeks, to Capt. Cochran—in order that he may visit his father who is extremely ill and anxious to see him
          With great consideration &c
          Commanding Officer at Ft. Mifflin—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Watson, 13 September 1799
From: Watson, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Genl.
            New York Septr. 13th. 1799

          It has been suggested to me that Avery Herrick of Montgomery County is desirous of a commission in the Army—I do not know that I have seen him these seven years a great part of that time he has been in Virginia—He is about thirty two years old & from what I have seen of him formerly & heard of him lately I believe he will make a very good officer of any rank not higher than that of a Captain—If it should please you to favour his appointment I think you will do well for the service
          And am with great Respect your Most Hul Sert

            James Watson

          Genl A Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Neilson, 13 September 1799
From: Neilson (Nelson), John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            New Brunswick 13th Septemr. 1799—

          Enclosed is a letter to Mr Simmons the accountant with an Account annexed which I have against the United States, for services rendered at Fort Jay in the Medical department—it was transferred to the paymaster General for examination and payment—he has returned it to me for your approbation, which if you will be so good as to signify by a note on the Back of the acct. he will pay immediately—there is a note annexed to the account. signifying the charge for fuel  to be inadmissible—now Sir I am entitled to 1/2  a cord of wood or its equivalent in money—during my attendance on the Island, I resided in town—which would have made it inconvenient to have the wood conveyed from thence to my House in the city, for this reason I did not receive it—do you not think sir, my acct. is just—if you do, please to signify it in your order—if not—I must log it—your Answer directed to me at New Brunswick will come to Hand—
          I am Sir—with respect—your Humble Servt.

            John Neilson

          General Alexander Hamilton New York—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Andrew McClary, 14 September 1799
From: McClary, Andrew
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            New Brunswick 14th Sept 1799

          Agreably to an Order of the Secretary of War of the 2d. Instant, I have the honor to address you, being one of those absent from their Command, I am not in a good state of health, but ready to obey any orders I may receive
          I am sir with respect & Esteem your Obdt. Servant

            Andrew McClary Capt.
            2d. US Regt. Infy.

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 14 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 14. 1799—

          I enclose to you copies of letters which I have written to Col. Wilkins and Mr. James Miller. From these you will see the orders that have been given with Respect to the clothing. As Your cooperation may be necessary to the — procuring of an armed vessel, I must beg leave to request your attention to the subject.
          General Wilkinson requires—see enclosed letter in General Hs handwriting—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 14 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hamtramck, John F.

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 14. 1799

          I send you the enclosed Copies of an agreement between the Department of War and James OHara and request that you will distribute them to such of the posts, from the Lake to the Natchez, as may stand in need of them.
          With great consideration I am, Sir & &


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Neilson, 14 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Neilson (Nelson), John

            Sir,
            N. York Sept. 14th. ‘99

          Your letter inclosing your charge for Services as Surgeon’s mate at fort Jay I have received and return the Acct. with my sanction endorsed.
          It is an invariable rule with regard to the Article of fuel that when — none is drawn no after compensation is to be made—
          With grea consideration &c
          Dr. John Neilson


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Josias Carvel Hall, 14 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hall, Josias Carvel

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 14th. 1799

          I have received Your letter of the eleventh of this month has been delivered to me. I approve the exertions you have made for the apprehension of the deserters, but doubt very much, the efficacy of the punishment of hard labour. However, if a Court Martial should shall be disposed to try that such an expedient, I shall will not object to the measure. I have heretofore spoken to you on of the frequency of desertion, and of the necessity of repressing it by severe punishment. I am It is not my wish to influence opinion in any particular case, but it is my beleif I beleive that a few examples of capital punishment, perhaps one in each regiment, will be found indispensible.
          With great consideration I am, Sir &c: &c
          Col Hall


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Butler, 14 September 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Butler, Thomas

            Sir,
            New York Sepr. 14. 1799

          I have received your letter of the twentieth of August, and have written to the Secretary of war requesting that a supply of Clothing be sent to Capt. Taylor.
          With great consideration I am Sir &