Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Elliott, 17 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Elliott, Joseph

            Sir,
            New York June 17. 1799

          The Secretary of War sometime since having heretofore signified to me his desire that you might be designated to superintend a laboratory which he is about to establish—I request that you will forthwith repair to him and take his orders. You will of course leave with your successor at in the command at Fort Mifflin all the information which is requisite for his government pursuant to the instructions which you have received
          With consideration I am Sir Yr. Obed Sr
          Capt Elliot Fort Mifflin


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Josias Carvel Hall, 17 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hall, Josias Carvel

            Sir,
            New York June 17. 1799

          The Secretary of War has signified to me the confirmation of Lt Cooper as Qr. Master to your Regiment.
          The Purveyor of Supplies (Mr. Tench Francis Esqr) is instructed to reimburse the expenditure for the articles which you mention to have been procured. For this purpose, you will transmit to to him to the Purveyor him the vouchers of the purchases, and their cost and to the Superintendant of Military Supplies Stores a receipt  from you a certificate from from your Regimental Quarter Master acknowleging the delivery to him. The established forms of accountability require both. The articles no doubt have been distributed among the companies. The receipts from the officers respectively who may have received them will enable the Quarter Master to give his receipt and to discharge himself when he is called to account for his issues.
          Thus you perceive Sir, that I have supported what has been done though out of the established course, from the conviction that it was dictated by a commendable zeal &  that in the commencement of similar operations small deviations are sometimes unavoidable But it is in the main important that expenditures of money out of the prescribed channels should be — avoided except in cases of abstained from, except in cases of very urgent necessity.
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr Obed Sr
          Col Hall


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 18 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York June 18th. 1799

          I have the honor to transmit to you the following extract of a letter from Col: Hunewell recommending the matter to your early attention
          With great respect &c
           The Secy. of War

            Extract dated Boston June 4th. 1799
            “I now beg leave to recommend Mr. Thomas Stevens of Castine as a first Lieut. in Capt. Peabody’s Compy., Mr. Nathan Parks as a second Lieut. in Capt. Brown’s Compy. Mr. Augustus Hunt as a first and Mr. Richard Jackson of Barnstable as a second Lieut. in my Regiment, from my own knowledge of these Gentlemen and the recommendation I have had of them from Genl. Jno. Brooks, have no doubt but they will make good Officers Several other Applications have been made but I presume you have a list of Candidates—Shall therefore not mention any other.

          Major Genl Hamilton”


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Staats Morris, 18 June 1799
From: Morris, Staats
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort McHenry June 18th 1799

          Two men having this day surrendered themselves to me as deserters from Fort Pinckney in South Carolina, and there being a sufficient number of Officers at this post, and in its vicinity to constitute a Genl. Court Martial for their trial, I have to request your order for the purpose, or, that you would be pleased to grant them your pardon—
          They are young men respectably connected in this State, and ignorant of military duty.
          With great respect I have the honor to be Sir Your Obedt. Servt

            Staats Morris
            Capt. Commdg

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 18 [June] 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            12th. Regt. July 18th. 1799.

          I had the honor of receiving last evening by the Stage, your private letter of the 14th. inst. relative to the appointment of a 2d. major to the 12th. Regt.
          When I mententioned Mr. Fowler it was connected with this observation, that I knew no other Gentleman who was solicitous for the appointment—that tho’ Mr. Fowler was not a remarkably brilliant officer, still I supposed him capable of rendering service in that station, and if the principle established by the War-office, was adhered to. viz. the filling of all vacancies independent of existing appointments & in their opinion the 1st. Capt. of the Regt. was not fully entitled to the vacant 2d. Majority—I thought nothing better could be done, than to give Mr. Fowler the appointment, that I knew of but one objection to him, which I then mentioned; it pointed to the apparent want of an early education.
          When the recruiting service came forward, I called on the first Capt. of the regiment, gave him instructions and a proportion of the recruiting money, requiring him to make the necessary interior arrangement for recruiting in the 2d. Grand Divission of the State—becoming in this means acquainted with Capt. Fondy, I was agreably impressed in his favour, and I still think him a Gentleman in several points superior to Mr. Fowler—as Officers perhaps neither of them will prove so brilliant, as to put the other to the blush
          But as Capt. Fondy had served in a Battalion under your immediate Command the last war, had been approved by you and met with your countenance & support in obtaining the first Company in the Regt. I concluded every thing considered that he would fill more perfectly, the station of 2d. Major than Mr. Fowler—in addition to which, I found Capt. Fondy tremblingly alive at the Idea of Mr. Fowler’s receiving the appointment and I really thought the question had gone almost too far, considering that the officers had been nearly five months in service, and that the Government had actually forwarded to them four months pay, for the War-office to make a new appointment in the Regt. of so important a grade as 2d. Major, unless it was a glaringly good one, in which case, I suppose neither of the Capts would have lisped a sentence on the subject in the present then state of things, I was apprehensive it will would have had an unpleasant operation—upon these principles and with these impressions I wrote the letter in favour of Capt. Fondy, to which you allude.
          You The appointment of Mr. Fowler, and the President having given his sanction to it, places the question in an entirely new point of light, and perhaps is one of those serious objections, which rests on your mind against substituting Capt Fondy—I acknowledge on the score of consistency it ought to have great wieght, if there are any other objections resting on your mind, I doubt not you will give them every fair operation, consistant with justice, relative to Capt. Fondy, in either case, I shall freely acquiece, I have no partial objects in view, and shall only be solicitous to make a proper use of the abilities of the one, and the dispositions of the other, for public benifit—
          You are pleased to mention you should have wished  for a personal interview on this subject, I have never failed in calling to pay my respects when I have been in town, the last time I called thrice, but was told by the servants, you were not within—it will always give me pleasure to attend you, when you wish to see me & please to express that wish—my whole time and exertions shall be devoted to military arrangements, & a ride of 20 or 30 miles is no inconvenience to me.
          I have the honor to be Sir, Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith

            P.S. You will excuse me, when I submit to your consideration the propriety of fixing on some hour of the day, or day of the week, when Gentlemen on military business, may be sure of an interview, it will I think save you trouble & I am certain be highly gratifying to the military

            W. S. S.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Bradley, 19 June 1799
From: Bradley, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Winchester 19th. June 1799—

          Since I wrote you last I have concluded To remove Captain Grayson, & Mr. Blackburn from Alexandria to New London which is in Colo. Bentley’s District, and within forty miles of Staunton Mr. McGuire is out on a recruiting Tour, after he returns, Should Captain Diven not be successfull at Winchester I shall remove him to some other Quarter as near Staunton as Circumstances will permit. I suppose it will be best for to have the Clothing for the 4th. Regiment forwarded to Staunton—as the recruiting business is expensive to the Officers in behalf of those of the 4th. Regiment under my directions I am requested to inform you that three or four Months pay is very much wanted which is Generally due them—Sir I am with Esteem your Obedient Humble Servant—

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

          Majr. Genl. Alexr. Hamilton New York

            Some business has detained me here longer than I expected I shall go to Staunton the last of the Week.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus Graves, 19 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Graves, Rufus

            Sir,
            New York June 19th. 1799

          By a mistake in the draught I sent you of the Arrangement of your Circle Rutland has been mentioned as a pla Rendezvous, instead of Bennington, which latter is the place intended. You will
          With great consideration I am Sir &c
          Col Graves


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 19 June 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department June 19. 1799

          I have not been able to procure in this quarter a qualified person to act as temporary Surgeons Mate which I had proposed sending to Niagara to relieve Dr. Coffin. If you can recommend one let me know and I will send you a Warrant of appointment for him. In the mean while you may order him to the Garrison.
          I have the honor to be with great respect Sir Your obedient servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 20 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hoops, Adam, Jr.

            Sir,
            New York June 20th. 1799

          I am informed that a Soldier of Lt. Leonard’s detachment has for Some time Acted as a Servant to Lt. Yates who is now about to Join his Company and is desirous of taking this Man with him, which Lt. Leonard is willing Should be the Case. I am disposed to let this Accomodation take place which you will Signify to Lt. Leonard directing him to give the Soldier a Certificate of what he has received and that he is transferred with my Permission to Captain Elliots Company in the first Regiment
          with great consideration I am Sir, Your Obt. Sevt

            A. Hamilton

          To Major Hoops Commanding officer Fort Jay


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 20 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            New-York June 20th. 1799

          I return you the letter of the 12th. instant from the Secretary of War to you.
          The Cloathing for the sixteenth Regiment is to be forwarded in the following proportions—to Rhode Island for three Companies, to New Hampshire (Portsmouth) for four Companies, to Vermont (Bennington) for three Companies. I send you a list (as far as I know them) for your future Government, of the Agents for the War Department and of the Contractors in the different States. I presume you will send each parcel to the care of the Agent in the state to which it is sent, with instruction to obtain the Receipt of the regimental Paymaster as a voucher for the delivery.
          Will it not be best to Send that for New Hampshire by way of Rhode Island &c?
          You will advise Lieut. Colonel  Rufus Graves of what you shall do, requesting him to instruct his regimental Paymaster to send forward the requisite Receipts. He is of course to direct the distribution.
          Col: Graves lives in some part of New Hampshire of which I am not yet advised. You had better send your letter for him to the care of the agent for the War Department at Portsmouth.
          I return you likewise your letter from Mr. Hodgson, and I accompany it with a statement of the Supplies which appear to me proper & of which I have sent a copy to the Secretary of War for his consideration. You will of course in respect to this matter govern yourself by the standard of the War Department whenever it may disagree with mine,  till a change shall be made.
          With great consideration I am Sir yr. obedient servt

            Alexander Hamilton

          Colonel Er. Stevens


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 20 June 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department. June 20. 1799.

          I have received your letters of the 18. and 19. instant—
          Upon examination I find that Captains Stoddard and Gates have received the following sums on account of the recruiting service—viz

              Captain Stoddard

              From the War Office
              ...........
              400

              From Major Jackson
              ...........
              200

              600. Dollars.

              Captain Gates.

              From the War Office
              ...........
              400

              From Major Jackson
              ...........
              392

              792. Dollars.

          Lieut Duncan who was recruiting a short time at Marblehead and afterwards joined Capt. Gates and inlisted but three Recruits received two hundred dollars.
          On the 15th. day of October last Major Jackson was furnished with One thousand dollars on account of the recruiting service, of which he paid to Capt. Stoddard and Gates the sums above mentioned, and also nine dollars and eighty two Cents for contingencies leaving a balance in his hands of three hundred and ninety eight dollars and six Cents.
          Mr. David Hale who was formerly a Lieutenant in the first regiment of Artillerists and Engineers has been directed by me to muster the Men under the command of Captain Stoddard—the Muster rolls have been received to the last of April and the pay forwarded.
          In November last I requested Jonathan Jackson Esqr. to procure an old officer to muster Captain Gates’s men. Mr. Caleb Gibbs undertook that duty at Mr. Jacksons request, the Muster rolls have been received till the last of February and the pay remitted—
          On the 18. Ultimo I directed twenty suits of Clothing to be forwarded to Boston to the address of Captain Gates.
          Captain Freeman and Lieutenant Sterret were the Paymasters of the first regiment of Artillerists—I know of none that have been appointed for the Second regiment—
          If any deficiency of Paymaster Quarter Master or Adjutant shall exist in either of the said regiments, and you will send me the names of proper Officers to fill them they shall be confirmed—
          I am Sir with great respect Your obed servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Adam Hoops, 21 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hoops, Adam, Jr.

            Sir,
            New York June 21st. 1799

          The inclosed have been referred to me by the Secy. of War—In the cases of Garrison Courts martial the Commanding Officer is to Act upon the Sentences with out reference elsewhere. None but the Proceedings of a General Court Martial are to be transmitted
          With great consideration &c
          Major Hoops


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 21 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New-York June 21st. 1799

          I have been honoured with your letter of the 19th. inst. relating to Dr. Coffin.
          It will I imagine be impracticable to obtain a person temporarily for so remote a destination. Doctor Coffin suggests that he can make an Arrangement; And as no additional expence Should accrue from the personal accommodation of Doctor Coffin—if I hear nothing from you to the contrary I will authorise Major Rivardi to grant him a furlough on condition that a Competent Arrangement is made free from expence to the public
          With great respect &c
           The Secy. of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John J. U. Rivardi, 21 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Rivardi, John J. U.

            Sir,
            New York June 21st. 1799

          Doctor John G. Coffin has applied to me for a furlough. You are desired to grant it on condition that an Arrangement, satisfactory to you, be made for the care of the sick in his absence. If the furlough is desired for any other excuse than ill health the arrangement is to be without expence to the public.
          With great consideration &c.
           Major Rivardi


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Staats Morris, 21 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Morris, Staats

            Sir
            New-York June 21st. 1779

          Your two letters of the 12th. and 18th. instant, I have received—
          I am very well satisfied with the arrangement, for guarding the Ship Yards at Baltimore, mentioned in the former — But you will understand that you are to furnish the guard, if hereafter the interruption of that arrangement shall render it necs necessary.
          I take it for granted that, the deserters, you mention, (in your letter of the 18th.) to have surrendered themselves to you, belong to the some Company stationed in the Southern Extremity; In this case you will send them by water to Charleston with a letter to Genl. Pinckney stating the circumstances of their surrender
          With consideration &
           Capt. S. Morris


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 21 June 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department 21st. June 1799

          In my letter of yesterday it was stated, that on the 15 day of October last Major Jackson was furnished with one thousand dollars on account of the recruiting service, of which there remained a balance in his hands of three hundred and ninety eight dollars and six Cents.
          As he was charged, under the old instructions, with superintending the recruiting service and furnishing money to these Officers, it will be proper to know whether the balance remains in his hands. If it has ben paid to the recruiting Officers, I shall have whatever sum you may be pleased to order sent to the person you will name, who is to receive it—
          I am Sir with great respect Your obedient servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 21 June 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir,
            East Chester June 21st. 1799.

          I have been honoured by the receipt of your Circular Letter of the 18th. inst. relative to a further supply of bounty money, and suggesting the propriety of accompanying the necessary application for the same, at the war-office, with some statement of the progress of recruiting, It is not in my power at present, to forward any regular returns, not having as yet received any, under the signature of the officers superintending the first and second Grand Divissions of the State—The plan I have adopted in the distribution of the money already forwarded, is, this I have given the officers superintending the recruiting service in the two Grand Divissions orders on the Paymaster of the Regt. for an equal proportion of the money, to be by them distributed, to the several Captains, in their respective districts. I have given two orders in favour of Major Wilcocks one for $1000. & the other for 500$. & Similar and in favour of Capt. Dowe J Fondy—making in the whole $3000. reserving the residue of about $300 in the hands of the paymaster, for contingencies or further divission—I find by the returns of Capt. Patterson that on the 18th. of May he had enlisted 13 men & paid them $86—on the 25th. he had 8. more & paid $58. on the 1st. of June 7 more were added & $56. more advanced & on the 15th. 3 other recruits to whom he paid $20—amounting in the whole to 31 men & Dollars 220 advanced, 18 Dollars short paid, which it is presumable has been since furnished to the men, & the 4 Dollars pr. man reserved bounty, amounts in the whole for Capt. Pattersons recruits to $362—which exceeds his proportion of money furnished to Major Wilcocks $62. he being entitled to one fifth of 1500—By returns from Capt. Landon he had enlisted 35 Men whose bounty first advanced amounted to 280$. & the reservation $140—total $420 excess of his fifth $120. You will see from this rough statement, that Capt. Patterson & Capt. Landon require a further supply, it is probable, that others will shortly be in a similar situation unless further advances are made from the War-office, or the money is redrawn from the Capts. who have not made rapid progress, & given to those who have, or have a better prospect of extending their enlistments, which I would submit to your consideration, and whether it would not be better hereafter, when by further returns we discover some officers more successfull than others, it would not be best, to push them to the extent of their recruiting abilities, or the dispositions of the young men in the districts, which discover most Zeal for the service—With respect to Capt. Kissam’s District, there is very little prospect of his succeding in raising a Company there, & Capt Courtland makes no very rapid progress, the discription of Character, which Capt. Paterson presents from N. York is not very flattering, & as soldiers I should prefer the production of the interior Country, to the recruits on the sea-board—It is therefore submitted whether, it would not be adviseable to give a latitude to the officers in the interior, beyond the Number of their respective Companies, when we find it is in their power to exceed them, rather than to wait the slow operation of recruiting in the sub-districts mentioned, or accept of the discription of Character, which the City presents—
          There is one subject which operates unpleasantly, & to which, for the good of the service, I have been obliged to accommodate—The 5th. article of the Rules and Regulations respecting the recruiting service, expressly states, that the recruit shall receive a bounty of 12 dollars, but the payment of 4 shall be deffered, untill after he shall have arrived at the head Quarters of his Regiment, The officer solicitous to impress his recruit pleasantly, gives him the most positive assurance when he pay’s him 2/3ds. of his bounty that the other 1/3d. will be immediately paid on his arrival at the Regimental rendezvous never communicates to him the contents of the 30th. Article, but presses him forward to the rendezvous of the Regt. with a bouyant step where he has been told & consequently expects he will meet with the fulfilment of his first Contract—I found the recruits forwarded by Capt. Landon, destitute of money, unprovided with Quarters, tents camp equipage, & every necessary to make their first lodgement tolerably comfortable I paid every attention to them in my power, got them comfortably Quartered in a friends House, untill the necessary supplies & arrangements were made on the part of the Contractor & as a further tranquillizer, order’d the pay-master, to pay up their bounty on the return of their officer, to enable them to procure for themselves some necessaries; it had a pleasant effect, quieted their minds & enabled me immediately to proceed upon the first stages of discipline—I candidly acknowledge I gave the order upon the letter & spirit of the 5th. Article, without adverting at the moment to the contents of the 30th. & thus some part of the $300 reserved in the hands of the paymaster, will upon voucher, be by him accounted for—With great respect I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Simmons, 21 June 1799
From: Simmons, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Department of War Accountants office June the 21st. 1799.

          Agreeably to the act of Congress of the 8th. May 1792 entituled “an act making alterations in the Treasury & War Departments” this office was furnished from the Department of the Treasury, with the Instructions under which its duties were to be performed.  They also pointed out those of the Pay Master General, and it appears to have been the intention of the Comptroller  as well as that Act of Congress that all accounts for the Pay, Subsistence &   Forage of the army, should in the first  instance be liquidated by the Pay Master General; by making the Payments on proper Muster  and Pay Rolls. But in consequence of the remote situation of the Pay Master General, it became necessary that the Pay &ca. of the Troops detached from the main army, should  pursue a different course, and this Office was fixed on to make the Payments; in consequence of which its duties became so great from the number of subordinate settlements made, as in a great degree to prevent the settlement of accounts expressly designated by Law, making it necessary to suspend, for want of sufficient assistance, their examination—
          Having ascertained that the Pay Master General is now at Pittsburgh, I have done myself the honor to represent those circumstances to you, that you may, if you in your Judgement deem it proper, order him to this place, to perform those duties which by Law were contemplated to be performed by him. I have deemed this representation the more necessary to be made to you, from the great increase of duties lately attached to this Office, the performance of which will be greatly retarded, unless the settlement of Subordinate accounts, in the first instance is made through that Channel.  Should you determine on ordering Mr. Swan to this place, I  shall deem it a peculiar favor to be honored with the information as early as possible, in order that I may be prepared   to furnish him with such information as will enable him to call those persons to account who stand debited on the books of this office with large Sums of money, and settle such accounts which it is proper in the first instance, should be liquidated by him.
          I herewith enclose some of the printed Regulations respecting extra allowances to officers, which I have thought it likely you might deem proper to be distributed to the different Commanding Officers.  I have the honor to be, with great Respect, Sir, Your obed. Servant.

            Wm. Simmons
            Acct. Dept. War

          Major General Alexander Hamilton New York.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 22 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Jackson, Daniel

            Sir,
            New York June 22d. 1799

          I send you the following Copy of a letter from the Secretary of War of the 21st. instant that you may attend to the suggestion in the report of dificiencies required by my letter of yesterday
          With great consideration &
          Major Jackson


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Fleming, 22 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Fleming, George

            Sir,
            New York June 22d. ’99

          You will please to deliver to Capt. McClellan a brass 4 pounder with the apparatus complete according to the French plan; taking his rect. as a voucher to you—with great considen &c

            P.S. If the piece itself shall should have been delivered out to Capt. Ingersole you will shew him this letter, as a warrant for the delivering of it by him to Capt. McClellan

          Major Geo. Fleming Commissary of Military Stores


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Butler, 22 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Butler, Thomas

            Sir,
            New York June 22d. 1799

          I have your letter of the fifth instant acknowledging the receipt of mine of the 2d. ultimo.
          You are right in supposing that it went to you thro’ mistake; my Agency in the southern district being confined to the recruiting service
          With great consideration &
           Lt. Col: Butler


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 22 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Parker, Thomas

            Sir
            New York June 22. 1799

          The post of this day brought me your two letters of the 12th. & 14th. & 16th instant.
          The person employed by you to procure cockades & loops will send forward his account certified by you to Tench Francis Esqr. Purveyor of supplies at Philadelphia, who will settle on and remit the money—If he procured the articles by purchase, the vouchers from the person of whom they were bought ought to accompany the account.
          The letters of recommendation will be immediately forwarded by to the Secy, but in future I request it is desireable that in each case you will hereafter add your own opinion as a further guide. He will continue to I shall continue to attend to your wishes in favour of Uriah Blue.
          An additional supply of bounty money for your regiment will be immediately recommended.
          The form of a monthly return of recruits accompanies this letter.
          Not being my The general Order lately sent him you from the Adjutant Generals Office settles that Apprentices are not to be enlisted. It is to be understood as retrospective so as to require the discharge of those who may have been previously enlisted. But — great care must be taken that discharges are not obtained on the false pretense of apprenticeship.
          I will shall not object to the continuance of Capt Lightfoot at Woodstock, though I am not fond of dislocating officers from the districts assigned to them or of intermingling them in the same District. and wish it not to be too freely done.
          It is not in my power to authorise the enlistment of the persons you desire as musicians, for a term of years; but as far as may depend upon me, any expectation you should give them of being at all events discharged at the end of three years, will be carried into effect, and no doubt under the special circumstances it will be fulfilled. Yet you will not be regular in giving a formal positive promise. If the men can be made to understand this, they will rely that  an expectation of the kind sanctionned by me will be — will not be disappointed—
          With great considrn I am Sir Yr. Obed Sr
          Col Parker


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Shute, 22 June 1799
From: Shute, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            New York June 22nd 1799—

          I left a Letter some time ago to remind you respecting my appointment in the Standing Army of the United States. I trust my name has been presented  if not would thank you to forward —— Secretary of War—the Many favours rece—— the General are acknowledged with gre—— cannot be repaid untill I have the —— being under his Command in the Service —— and which will afford me the Greatest —
          Yours with Sentiments of Respect

            John Shute

          General Alexr Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Lewis, Sr., 22 June 1799
From: Lewis, Samuel, Sr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            War Department, June 22. 1799.

          I am directed by the secy of War to enclose to your care, the within letters, requesting you will be pleased to have them forwarded to the Paymasters—they contain the necessary funds to enable them to make the advances and payments agreeably to your request.
          I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obt. Servt.

            Samuel Lewis Senr

          Major Genl. Alexr. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Decius Wadsworth, 24 June 1799
From: Wadsworth, Decius
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            New London, 24, June 1799.

          Having been designated by the Secretary of the Treasury, with the Approbation of the Secretary of War to superintend the Execution of certain Contracts entered into for the Fabrication of small Arms for the Use of the United States by Persons residing in different Parts of New-England, my necessary Absence from this Post on that Business has prevented an earlier Receipt of acknowledgment of the Letter you did me the Honor to address to me on the 5. current at this Place. I shall immediately communicate with Major Jackson, as directed, relative to the State of this Post, being very respectfully your obedt. & very humble Servt.

            Decius Wadsworth Capt
            2d Regt. Artillts & Engrs

          Major Genl Alexander Hamilton.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 24 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York June 24. 1799

          Pursuant to the information in your letter of the 21st instant, I have written to the Commanders of the 13th. 14th & 15 Regiments on the subject of arms &c.
          I did not do it sooner, because I presumed that the person who was directed to furnish would was also be directed to transport them to the Regimental Rendezvous or some other convenient place and to give the necessary notice to the Commander of the Regiment to the end that they might be delivered to the proper officer and the proper voucher for the delivery taken. How necessary this course is You  will be sensible how necessary this course is when you consider the time that must be lost, if the Store Keeper of at Springfield is to wait for a demand from the Commander of the fifteenth Regiment, whose rendezvous is at Portland in the Province of Maine, before he takes any step towards forwarding the supplies articles. I submit to you the propriety of now of directing him to send without delay the arms articles for the fourteenth and fifteenth Regiments to Boston to your Agent there, with direction to deliver those for the fifteenth fourteenth to its quarter Master & to send those for the fifteenth to — Portland to be delivered there to its Quarter Master.
          I have heretofore mentioned to you the Regimental Rendezvouses for Connecticut New York New Jersey Pensylvania & Maryland. It remains to inform you of what further has been done in this particular.
          The Regime Rendezvous of the fourteenth fifteenth Regiment has been provisionally established at Portland in Maine—That of the Eighth at Winchester—That of the seventh at Richmond. No other Rendezvouses have been definitively fixed. It is proba some County Town in the vicinity of Boston will probably be selected It is probable that the Rendezvous of the 14 Regiment will be Hingham in Massachusetts of the 16 Dover in New Hampshire—of the sixth
          The Question as to that of the fifth and of the sixth is as yet entirely open.
          Your cautions as to the disbursements of monies have been partly anticipated—What The Further directions which they may require shall be immediately given. The other parts of your letter will be also duely noticed.
          With great respect I have the honor to be Sir Yr Obed Sr
          The Secy of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Adlum, 24 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Adlum, John

            Sir,
            New York June 24th. 1799

          Not having recd. an acknowledgemt. of my letter to you of the 8th. inst. I send you a copy—
          You will please to direct Lt. Gibson of the Corps of Artillerists to repair to Fort Mifflin and take the orders of the Commanding Officer there till he shall be directed to join his Company.
          You will likewise detach the Artificers of Capt. Elliott’s Company to the same place
          With great consideration I am Sir, Yr. obedt. Servt.
          Major Adlum or other Commanding Officer at Reading


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Hunewell, 24 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hunewell, Richard

            Sir,
            New York June 24th. 1799—

          I am advised by the Secy. of War that Mr. Williams Storekeeper at Springfield has been instructed to furnish to the Quarter Master of your regiment upon your order 680 stands of Arms and as many Gun Worms—If they should not have been received you will take measures to obtain them
          With great consideration &c &c
          Col: Hunewell


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Lewis, Sr., 24 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Lewis, Samuel, Sr.

            Sir,
            New York June 24th. 1799

          I have received your letter of the 22d. inclosing two others to the Paymasters of the 12th. & 13th. Regts. which I have accordingly forwarded.
          I received a few days since two letters to the Same persons from the Secy. of War, which I understood likewise contained money. I presume there is no mistake.
          With — Consideration &c
          Saml. Lewis Jr. Agt. to W.D.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Taylor, 24 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Taylor, Timothy

            Sir,
            New York June 24th. 1799

          The inclosed letter from to the Paymaster of your Regt. contains I presume an order for a farther Supply of money. I request that it may be carefully forwarded and that you will acknowledge the rect. of it
          I am With great consideration &c


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Taylor, 24 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Taylor, Timothy

            Sir,
            New York June 24th. 1799

          I am advised by the Secy. of War that Mr. Williams Storekeeper at Springfield has been directed to furnish to the Quarter Master of your regiment 680 stands of arms and as many Gun Worms. If they have not been received you will take the proper measures to obtain them.
          He likewise informs me that Col: Jeremiah Wadsworth at Hartford has been requested to provide for your Regiment, to be likewise delivered to your Quarter Master 680 Cartouch Boxes. You will attend to this also—
          With great Consideration &c

            P.S. Mr. Williams probably waits your order—he is to have them upon your order transmitted to your regimental rendezvous—

          Col: Taylor


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 24 June 1799
From: Eddins, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Camp Federal Spring 24th. June 1799

          Your favor of the 5th. Inst. is now before me, Covering the General Orders and new instructions, which will be duly attended to, on my part, and shall exert myself in raising of my Quota or Company as easy as Possible
          I am Sir with Great Regard Yo. Obdt. Humb Servant

            Saml. Eddins Captain
            2d Regimt. Arts. & Engineers


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 25 June 1799
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Watertown June 25th. 1799—

          I received your letter of the 5th June & its inclosures—Your Orders I shall strictly comply with also yours of the 14th inst. and in answer to it with its contents I have with pleasure given directions to Capt A. Stoddard, to name the Fort at Portland Sumner the fourth of July next
          The Soldiers have received their pay, and I think would have received it sooner had not the muster Roles been misplaced in the War Office in their great hurry of business—
          I have given Orders for returns to be made out for what Articles are on hand, and another for what are wanted, which when procured & compleated shall forward on to Colo Stevens—I shall in future apply according to your Orders to the different departments & shall endeavour not to trouble you with any unnecessary communications—In regard of Hospitals & Prisons I will consult Major Tousard on the Subject and will convey you his & my Ideas on the same
          General Lincoln has received Orders to erect a Temporary Hospital at Castle William which is now in great forwardness—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 25 June 1799
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Watertown June 25h. 1799.

          Sinse writing the within I have receivd. yours of 21st. inclosing a letter from the seceratory of war.
          The Clothing is now arived I wish that Lieut. George Washington Duncon may be appointed a pay Master I think him Faithfull and trusty to fill that office. I also wish to give up my vouchers and have my recruiting account settled with all the officers
          I am informed by Lt Duncon he wishes to pay the ballance remanding in his hands, & has wrote to the Seceratary of War on the subject, as all the Muster & pay Roles will pass into my hands, I am in hopes for the futer those Complants will not be made without my acting more knowingly.
          If there shold be an adjutant appointed to my Battalion, I take the Liberty to recommend Lt. Linard Williams, I think he will fill that office with honors.
          I am yours Sir with great respect

            Danl Jackson

          To Majr. Genl. A. Hamilton

            P.S. I shall set out for Rhoed Island tomorrow—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Walker, 25 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Walker, Benjamin

            Dr. Sir,
            New York June 25th. 1799

          The Officers of the Provisional Army are to be appointed. Two Regiments will be Officer’d from this State. I am desired to recommend Characters. You will be sensible that when these corps are called into Actual service, the situation of affairs must be very serious and it must be then very difficult to has for military men to keep out of the Scene. How far will this idea go to induce you to accept the Command of a Regt. if offered to you?
          When you answer this letter question, you will oblige me by adding the recommendation of fit characters for Officers. On this head I shall count upon particular Circumspection—
          With great regard &c &c
          Benjamin Walker Esqir.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Stephen Van Rensselaer, 25 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Van Rensselaer, Stephen

            Dr. Sir,
            New York June 25. 1799

          The Officers of the Provisional Army are to be appointed. Two Regiments will be officered from this State. I am required to recommend. I will thank you for your Assistance. But I must ask the favour of you to be particularly circumspect and in giving me your opinion to be precise in marking the degrees of your approbation. This is a case in which careful selection must be exercised. You will oblige me by having Hutton sounded once more. But he must be now explicit. Let Dole also be sounded. It may be fairly understood that these Officers will not be called for until matters are very serious indeed & then Military Men could  with an ill grace withold their services.
          With great regard I am Dr Sir Yr obed Sr

            A Hamilton

          Lt Gov. Rensselaer


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 25 June 1799
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Elizabeth Town June 25. 1799

          I send you the enclosed letter of appointment which Lieutenant Thomas Reading junior, has delivered to me, with a request that the resignation thereof might be accepted—This gentleman is now under arrest, placed upon him by Captain Stockton for disobedience of orders and ungentlemanlike conduct. I wish it was in my power to say, that I supposed, the service would suffer a loss by the acceptance of his resignation, still his situation and feelings are such, that, I much wish, that by this means the disagreable consequences, which might possibly result from the sentence of a Court-Martial might be avoided, and that his resignation might be accepted—Capt Stockton has informed me, that he would be satissfyed with this measure which has been adopted by Lieutenant Reading—who will wait in this place untill I shall hear your determination, which he hopes may be by the mail to morrow evening.
          With the highest respect, I am Sir, your mo. obt sert.

            Aaron Ogden


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 26 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            New York June 26th. 1799

          It is not of my competency to accept Resignations. The matter contained in your letter of Yesterday relative to Lt. Reading has been communicated to the Secy. of War, and the acceptance recommended, and it is presumed that it will take place.
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr. obedt. servt.

            A Hamilton

          Col: Ogden


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Nanning J. Visscher, 26 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Visscher, Nanning J.

            Sir
            June 26th., 1799

          I have to acknowledge the rect. of your letter of the 4th. instant.
          I have accordingly urged the proper Officer to forward with expedition the supplies required.
          With great consideration &c—
          Lt. Vischer


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Willcocks, 26 June 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Willcocks, William

            Sir,
            N. York June 26th. 1799

          I was A complaint has this morning been made me by one John Lowrie of gross ill treatment and insolence experienced by him from the sergeant and (in particular) and Soldiers of a recruiting party at Brooklyn—He States
          That having sent his negro boy to Brooklyn yesterday on some errand he was detained by the people persons beforementioned, who refused to let him go on his order, he therefore went personally to  make application for the boy and received the most insulting language and threats of violence. but nothing more & brought the boy off. After much difficulty the boy was restored.
          You will therefore please to enquire into the particulars of the transaction and have the licentiousness of the Offenders properly punished. No one is more sensible than yourself of the importance & necessity of preventing & repressing injuries & outrages from the Military to our Citizens


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Willcocks, 26 June 1799
From: Willcocks, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            New York. June 26th. 1799.

          I have the honor this moment to receive your letter relative to the ill-treatment &ca of a Mr Lowrie from the recruiting party at Brooklyn—
          And as I hope “there is no man more sensible of the importance and necessity of preventing, and repressing injuries and outrages from the military to our fellow Citizens,” than my self, shall in person make enquiry this afternoon, and pursue every measure I can conceive requisite for a full investigation of the business; and cause right to be done accordingly—being, With the Highest consideration Your, Obdt. Servt

            Wm. Willcocks


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Bruff, 27 June 1799
From: Bruff, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Baltimore June 27. 1799.

          Enclosed is a return of recruits—their inlistments & receipts for bounty will be forwarded with my next—
          I am embarrassed at times to make up a court martial, my limits being that of the city; was I to interfer with the officers at the Fort, Captain Morris might demur: however, he has tried & punished one offender at my request.
          If allowed to conjecture from the part made public, what the full arrangement of the Artillerists along the sea coast may be—Posts will not be assigned at pleasure; but agreeable to relative Rank in battalion: this presumed, Captain Blackburn will be on the right of Major Ford’s command—or battalion, myself on the left, Captain Morris on the right of the centre, Captn. Massey of the left of the centre, and Major Ford in some central position commanding the whole. This I think so perfectly fair & systematical that no officer (with or without patronage) dare complain—and jealousies about favouritism; sometimes badly placed, often ruinous to merit, and always destructive to emulation in an army wou’d be done away. You will, p’rhaps, pardon my intrusive observations on a dilicate subject before decided upon; when you recolect it is too late for discussion after a principal is established
          I am at a loss to conclude from what passed in our conversation about Major Rivardi and my going to Niagara in July; whether it was meant as an order—or a thing only contemplated; and beg leave to submit, if an Agent wou’d be justified in supplying transportation &c without something written to that effect: Or whether I shou’d be right in construing a conversation canvasing the propriety into an Order, and to act accordingly. If a court is still contemplated, permit me to mention Lieutenant Camble Smith (who lately acted as Judge Advocate here) as an excellent recorder, and that I have authority to say he has no objection to perform that duty at Niagara if ordered.
          I have no acknowledgement of the inlistments & vouchers forwarded the 27 May, for bounty paid recruits having arrived safe at yours or the accountant’s office. I don’t know of a Regimntal Pay master or head quarters—
          May I repeat that there is some risk in paying 3 Dollars for making each of my men a regimental Coat (the cloth being only furnished me) and the purchase of a light uniform undress & linen vests to be (at their request) stopped out of the last 4 dollars of their bounty & first 2 of their pay; and that this risk is in proportion as numbers increase & Muster & Pay is put off.
          If I had musick my progress in recruiting wou’d be greater—the only preference I have is the appearence of my men—the other parties have musick & frequently parade the streets—Captain Elliott still detains my drummer as a waiter—
          I am with due respect Your Obedient Servant

            J Bruff

          The Honble. Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Henry, 27 June 1799
From: Henry, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            New York June. 27th. 1799.

          Amidst the importance and multiplicity of affairs in which you are engaged, permit me to call Your attention to the following statement in behalf of three soldiers of my company, namely, Mercer, Harding and Rankin; who were tried and (I apprehend) convicted before the General Court martial now sitting in this City of a high military offence.
          Those men were among the first whom I inlisted—I superintended their instruction; and had not been seperated from them ’till the beginning of March last: when confinement to the Hospital by sickness rendered it impossible for them to accompany me on the recent expedition.
          I am intimately acquainted with the disposition of every individual in my Company; and can with great correctness assert that I have never had cause to reprimand or be displeased with any of the soldiers who are the subject of this statement, nor do I know of any men in the service, who had more deserved my good opinion.
          This is the first transgression: of the impropriety of which they are deeply sensible. They have been for a long time past in confinement.
          To you who are so perfectly well acquainted with military life, I need not describe, how much public punishment, would depreciate those men even in their own estimation, and how unfitted it would render them to perform the duties of soldiers. To this I would add (could I flatter myself it would have any weight) my request, that You would be pleased to dispose of the punishment of those men so as not to disgrace them in their own opinion and that of their fellow soldiers.
          I have the honor to be Sir Your faithful Humble Servt

            John Henry
            Capt of arty

          General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Willcocks, 27 June 1799
From: Willcocks, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton,
            Sir,
            New York. June 27th. 1799.

          Immediately upon the receipt of your communication respecting the Affair with Mr. Lowrie at Brooklyn, I went over: and upon the examination of a number of Witnesses, found the Substance of the business to be as follows,
          That a Chimney Sweep of Mr Lowries had ran away—That he was taken up by the Sergeant; who kept and maintained him best part of a day and night; intending on the afternoon of the day, his Master came over to have sent him to New York. That the Master first sent a Negro for the Runaway—That he was  asked to shew a line, or order from the Owner; and not doing this, was told when the Owner came he should have him,
          That when the Master came, he was delivered up without difficulty—that the Master upon receiving him gave the Sergeant 2/.—That the Sergeant returned the Money, saying it was not enough for the boy had cost him more—Some word followed, and the Sergeant said he was no Gentleman, or, he would give more, & returned the Money. Mr Montonjei damned him and all who wore the Cloth &ca. And so the thing proceeded by mutual Altercation & abusive Language ’till the boat went off—Where Mr Lowrie Lives I know not, and have not thought it incumbent, to omit other duties, to search for him,
          The Man called a Sergeant is a hired Man; and in a few days will be discharged—I could not find that the Soldiers participated in the Affair, any farther than some of them being present. It being night I returned; desiring Lieut.  Laidlie, to make further enquiry in the morning, & give me a report. The result is the inclosed—Lieutenant Ladlie, knew nothing of this business ’till informed by me.
          If this is not satisfactory I shall expect to hear farther from the Major General, To whom, I am, With the highest consideration, An Obd. Servt.

            Wm. Willcocks.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Adam Hoops, 28 June 1799
From: Hoops, Adam, Jr.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            New York 28 June 1799

          Inclosed is Lieutenant Leonards Statement on the subject of the enlistment of Elihu Eggleston.
          Some days since I received a letter from Capt Ingersol at West point requesting to be furnished with orders Instructions and money for Recruiting as men are to be had occasionally at that post. This day I have written to Capt Ingersol informing him that I have submitted the subject to your consideration—
          I am Sir with great Respect Yr Mo Ob  Sert

            A Hoops Mt

            P.S. I beg leave to submit to you the inclosed original proceedings of the court martial which tried Sergeant Massey

          General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Edward D. Turner, 28 June 1799
From: Turner, Edward D.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Fayette June 28. 1799—

          I have the honor to acknowledge the rect. of your Orders of the 1st & 13 & 15th Inst., and shall duly adhere to their Letter.
          I should have transmitted you Returns of this Garrison had I not conceived it within the jurisdiction of General Wilkinson, to whom all returns have been made. an Order recently received from that General, informs of his expecting shortly to be in Philadelphia, and requesting particular Returns—I delay them till the next post in order that I may, embrace a complete Month.
          I am Sir with the greatest Respect, your Humble Servt

            Edwd. D. Turner Capt 2d Regt Infy
            Commanding

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Bennett, 28 June 1799
From: Bennett, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir
            Poughkeepsie June 28th. 1799.

          I have the Honr. to hold the appointment of a captain in the 12th. Regt of Infantry Commanded by Lt Col Smith. and am informd. that Mr Hutton a Gentleman from Renseller County was appointed 2nd. Major, and has declined, and Capt Funday is in nomination to fill the Vacancy—I flatter my self that some General prinsopals will be establishd. to settle the rank of the Officer before vacancies will be filld. from the line—Capt Funday Capt. White and my self (I beleive) are the only Captains Which held Continental Commissions last War—and I concieve the senior Commission to be entitled to fill the vacancy. I conceive my self a candidate for the Office Which has Inducd. me to address this to General Hamilton Who I flatter my self will see ample Justice done—Mr. Wands, my 2nd Lieut. will deliver this
          I am Sir You Obedt Huml Servt

            James Bennet Cat.
            12th. Regt. Infantry.

          Majr Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, June 28, 179[9]
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            War department June 28. 1799

          The whole of the Clothing Arms Accoutrements &c. for the Sixteenth regiment of Infantry has been ordered to be forwarded to Colonel Ebenezer Stevens at New York—and I have directed him to have them transported to such place or places and in such portions as you may point out—
          I am Sir with great respect, Your obed servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 29 June 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department 29th June 1799

          I received your letter of the 26th instant, and answer. I have again considered the present and probable services rendered and that may be rendered by Colonel Stevens, compared them with the duties of the storekeeper at Philadelphia, and superintendant of military stores and the respective compensations received by those Officers; the result of which is, that unless the services to be rendered by Colo Stevens should exceed those rendered by these officers, I could not without deviating from a scale of compensation, which seems supported by law, allow more to Col Stevens than the compensation I have already fixed—The storekeepers compensation is 1000 Dollars per annum, the Superintendants 1500. Both are allowed Clerks. Colonel Stevens is also allowed a Clerk to assist him—I do not however preclude myself from raising his salary, should future circumstances require and render it proper—
          It being my intention to correct every abuse in the distribution of the military supplies, which comes to my knowledge, I immediately required from the Superintendant of Military Stores, who acted at the time as agent for the Quarter Master General his explanation of the charge mentioned in the extract of the letter from Major Rivardi, and inserted in yours. Inclosed you will find a letter explanatory from Mr Hodgdon and two extracts of letters from Major Rivardi—The latter does not appear to have made a candid or sufficiently precise statement to you—He would seem to insinuate that he had not received the quantity specified in the invoices, and by the extracts furnished by Mr Hodgdon the contrary appears.
          I have received your letter of the 26th relative to Lieutenant Thomas Reading—His resignation is accepted, and the vacancy will be filled up by the Senior 2nd Lieutenant
          I am Sir, with respect Your obedient Servant

            James McHenry

          Major Genl. Alexander Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Hamilton, 29 June 1799
From: Hamilton, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            General,
            Baltimore 29th. June 1799

          I do not know what apology I shou’d make for this presumption in daring to address you with a Letter—I have only to present before your eyes, the sufferings of a family (I mean that part of it) that has been far from receiving much aid or Comfort from their unfortunate head.
          You will please to recall to your memory Sir, that unfortunate family whom your bounty reached and the writer of this, whom you honored with your advice. his family is at present in New York, and he from the Mutabillity of humane affairs has not had it in his power to rejoin them, and what is more Sir dare not venture to acquaint them with his situation.
          wore out with fatigue, and almost drove to dispare, and sunk far beneath the scale in which the flattering hopes of the early years led him to expect, he has calmly—and deliberately on the 25th. inst. enlisted himself in the 9th. Regt. of infantry in the Compy. of Capt. Norris, who has been pleased however to appoint the writer his first Sergt.
          I know Sir, that many hearing of this Conduct may Censure the writer—but they little know the Cause or the Motives that induced him to it. bred from early youth in a Military School; in which Semeniary, he had not been unsucsesfull, stimulated him again to engage in the same Career. I acknoledge when I write this Sir, that had not your humanity given place to those orders, You recieved at York town; I would not now be troubling you with a Letter. but alas, that unfortunate Gentleman, set to high a Value not only on his Military talents—but on his political abillities, and the audulation that has been paid him, (and deservedly by the gratefull Americans)—Stimulated him on to form those Grand projects of reform in his own Country; which he was not equal to, for the party of which he thought himself the head—he could neither govern, convince, or lead, and what was well meant Indeed by him—has sett Europe in a flame; deludged it with blood, and spread anarchy and Confusion over most of the civilis’d part of the world.
          pardon me General for this digression; the discussion of which I am enaduquate to, but Could not suppress.
          I proceed Sir to inform you that there are respectable Characters, and societies too in this City, knowing the Step I have taken, has offered to solicit the Secretary at War in my favour. for which I have thanked them, but refused the offer—well knowing, the scurrility and abuse the presses teems with, and the scandalus publications that are every day Circulating from them—— they are happy to lay hold of the — most frivolus pretence—to asperse the first and best of Characters. this General has led me to Solicit you in my own person—that having served my Mother Country with fidielty—I shall do the same by my adopted one. I only Crave Sir—If my behavior merits it I may not be forgot.
          It is your intrest alone Sir, I beg, and I beg it for the sake of those unfortunate ones in Your City; whose heads I wish to raise again from the lap of poverty.
          I Earnestly request most honored General, that You will pardon this Extraordinary boldness, and almost unparaeld presumption, in which hopes I remain Sir—Your truely humble Servt.

            John Hamilton

          Majr. General Hamilton

            P.S. our Recruiting Quarters is at Mr. Mitchell’s Marsh —

            J H.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Parker, 29 June 1799
From: Parker, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Winchester 29th. of June 99

          I Shall be Glad to be Informed whether the Eagles for the Hats of the Private Soldiers are to be sent on or whether I may be permitted to have them made at this place. An Artist that I have conversed with on the subject Tells me that he Can afford to make them of pewter for 3 Cents but that Tin ones will Cost 9 & that he thinks that pewter will look much better
          When I distributed the Recruiting money that was forwarded for my Regt. I sent my paymaster to the Residence of the different officers as the most Expeditious & the Cheapest mode of  Conveyance I will thank you to Inform me how his expences are to be Reimbursed & whether you do not think It better that I shou’d send him to the Different Rendezvous with the Residue when It arrives. Pray Inform me how the person is to be paid who has looped the Hats & made the Cockades for the 200. Hats that have been sent forward—
          With Verry Great Respect I have the honor to be Sir your Obdt Servt

            Thomas Parker

            If Cockades are not provided they may be Obtained here on good Terms—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John McClallen, 30 June 1799
From: McClallen, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Albany 30th June 1799

          I embarked for this place on Wednesday last and arrived here yesterday. Captain Ingersoll has furnished me with a Musician.
          Major Fleming put up for me 100 Blank paper Cartridges for a four pounder; knowing that there were none of that Caliber at Albany, I took the liberty of requesting them. He will require your order for his delivery of them, which I will thank you to transmit me.
          The recruiting Service in this City, will be very tardy owing to the several recruiting parties in it. I have written a Circular Letter to my friends in the several towns of Rensselear County requesting their assistance, by advising young Men of their neighberhood, to join my Company. I have thought proper to mention in the hand bills, that the age of the Recruits must be from 18 to 30, being almost confident from the exertion I will make; and the assistance my friends can render me, that men of that description can be speedily recruited.
          As soon as money is furnished me I shall take a recruiting party to the several towns in Rensselear, to put my plan into execution. Mr McHenry has not yet advised me that money for the recruiting Service, shall be furnished me.
          I shall want a Subaltern to take charge of the recruits at this rendezvous, when I am conducting the service in the Country
          I have the honor to be Sir, Your very Obt Servant

            Jno McClallen Capt.
            1 Regt A & Engrs

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Josias Carvel Hall, 30 June 1799
From: Hall, Josias Carvel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Havre de Grace June 30th—99

          I have constantly urged the Necessity of Punctuality in Returns to the Major’s. They complain they can not obtain them. Some of the recruiting Stations are out of the Line of regular Communication, other at more or less distant Periods. I despair of Regularity in this Respect ’till they begin to concentrate. I have repeatedly urged the Officers to forward, all those Documents which  are to regulate the accountability for Money & directed the Pay Master to the same Purpose. But not with the desired Success. I have been very cautious in the advance of Money, directing only such occasional Supplies, as to prevent the recruiting Service from languishing; & am governed in this Respect by the best Information I can obtain of their Success. I do not think it advisable to call the Recruits together, untill there are more enlisted Officers must be called off to take charge of them.
          our Corps is by no means compleat. Some of the Men have been enlisted above two Month. Will they not expect their Pay, before it may be thought proper to assemble them at the Regimental Rendezvous? There is no Surgeon appointed or he might be sent to examin them at their respective Stations. Shall a Surgeon be as employed at each? I will at anytime give my cooperation. Your circular Instructions on this Point are now before me. But they may not at this Time & in this Instance be so conveniently carried into Effect in the 9th Regt. as in some others. Permit me to quote a  Paragraph of Major Bealls Letter of the 25th
          “Basil Beall a near Relation has enlisted with Capt. Beall. I think him clever. His acquaintances speak very highly of him. If it is convenient to remove him to that of Cadet; it would be a gratification to me.” To an Officer of Delicacy there may be some Inconvenience in having a near Relation in the Ranks. It may in some Instances tend to a Relaxation of Decipline.  On the other Hand he should not be placed in the Line of advancement unless 	qualified to make a good Officer. It is submited to your Determination. I have enclosed you an unsigned Report of a Desertion & have directed a Copy to be forwarded to the commanding officer at Wilmington. I believe there is a recruiting Station there
          With great Consideration I am Sir Yr Most Obedt Servt

            J. Carvel Hall


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 30 June 1799
From: Bentley, William C.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Richmond 30th June 1799

          Your circular of the 23rd. Ult., was received in proper time. The Hatts, which have Since come to hand for my regement, were   precisely in the Situation anticipated by you, destitute of Cockades and Loops; and in conformity to your instructions, I have contracted for a Supply in this place, which will be ready in a few days; Binding of Hatts is exceedingly essential, inasmuch as it prevents their flopping; from this consideration, I made it a part of the Contract. As there is no Agent of the War Department in this State, you will advise me how the expense is to be defrayed. Our other Circular of the 23rd. and your letters of the 1st. and 5th Instant have been received.
          I have been spoken to lately very frequently on the Subject of Cadets; a number of young gentlemen who dispair of getting Commissions imediately in the Army, are desirous of entering, in that Capacity, as the most direct road to promotion; If those appointments are now contemplated, I will, when advised, take the liberty of naming to you a few Candidates who are highly recommended.
          I have lately received a letter from Major George R. Taylor, whose character is very conspicuous in the Virginia Assembly, recommending in the highest terms, Mr. Jacob Call of Prince George, as a proper person to fill a vacancy in my Regimt.; the manner in which   he comes recommended, has filled me with a Solicitude for his Success; perhaps no young Man comes forward with fairer pretentions; his connections I am well acquainted with. I take the liberty to enclose you Major Taylors letter to me on the Subject. If this young Gentleman should get an appointment in preference to some one of those I before recommended it would not be displeasing. It is probable that you made an acquaintance with Major Taylor while he attended Genl Lee on the Western expedition.
          I am with perfect Consideration Your Mo. Obt. Servt.

            W. Bentley

          Majr Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Lane [July 1799]
From: Lane, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Genrl Hamilton
            Sir
            Charlesburgh Montgomery Cty Maryland July, 1799

          The possibility of my letters under date of May and June having not come to hand I hope will be sufficient apology for my so repeatedly pestering you with my epistles—I have been waiting for four months in expectation of orders (by every post).
          Shoud When you think proper to forward them they will be strictly attended to at the above na place by Sir your Ob’dient and very Hbl Servant

            Samuel Lane 2nd. Lieut. 3rd U.S Regiment


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Huntington, 1 July 1799
From: Huntington, Ebenezer
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear sir
            Norwich 1st July 1799

          About ten days since, I was in New York & called at your house several times, in hopes of the pleasure of seeing you, but was disappointed as your servants in each instance informed me you was not at home. one object, among others, which I had in view, was to confer with you on the appointment of Quarter M. Genl—I have not seen a nomination to that office, & presume it vacant—I feel myself having a claim on the publick for an appointment of respectability in the army, & vain enough to believe myself qualified for that office, if you should consider my experience & talents adequate to a discharge of the duties of Q.M. Genl I will thank you for your aid in obtaining it—if you feel yourself too unacquainted with me to determine in your own mind, respecting the propriety of my wishes, will you be so good as to make inquiry of Mr J. Watson of your city, with whom I am intimate—I intended also to have suggested, that in consequence of Genl Knox & Genl Brooks having refused to accept appointments in the army, I expected that possibly I might be thought of for a Major Genl, as there is no Genl Officer from the New England States, & a large number of troops to be raised from them, & tho’ I am generally opposed to locality, there are instances when it is expedient to pay deference to the idea—I wish your opinion on the legality of inlisting apprentices indented till twenty one years of age, & whether the consent of parents or masters is necessary—
          I am with much respect & esteem your very humble servant

            Eben: Huntington

          Maj Genl Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 1 July 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Jackson, Daniel

            Sir,
            New York July 1st. 1799.

          I send you the extract of a letter of the 28 of June from the Secretary of War.
          As to the prevention of intercourse between the troops and the sick in the Hospital, in cases where it may be necessary, I can only recommend the usual precautions of Centinels placed at a proper distance, from the Hospital, to prevent communic to be determined by medical advice, with strict orders to permit allow no communication, except by special permission in writing of the Commanding officer or the surgeon, and to report dayly all persons who may have had such communication. of the garrison who may have gone to or come from the Hospital.
          As it may be necessary to lose no time in making the arrangement, I leave it to you to decide whether any and which of the public buildings can be spared from the uses of the garrison for the purposes of the navy as mentioned in the Secretary’s letter and if any to permit them to be used accordingly. The artificers of the garrison will be very properly employed in any of the erections or repairs which may be undertaken & it will be agreeable to me, that other soldiers of the garrison should give whatever aid they can consistently with their situation and duties—
          At the same time I think it proper to observe that I foresee disorder and inconvenience from any blending of the stores for the navy with those of the army. If therefore the circumstances do not admit of a perfect separation in this respect — in distinct buildings or apartments and under distinct superintendences, you will not act definitively but will report to me such data as will enable me to judge—You will confer with communicate with Mr. Higginson and inform me of whatever shall be done. There are several late letters from me of which I have received no acknowlegement from you.
          With great consideration I am Sir Your Obed Ser
          Major Jackson New Port Rhode Island

            If not there the Commanding Officer will forward this letter to him—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Bennett, 1 July 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bennett, James

            Sir
            New York July 1st. 1799

          Your letter of the 28th. Ulto. is received In answer I have to observe that the routine of promotion is not supposed to apply in the constitution of a new Regiment, nor till the organisation of it has been once Completed by the appointment and acceptance of the field Officers. But I have taken care to bring pretensions to the vacant Majority under the consideration of the Secy. of War.
          With consideration &c
          Capt. Bennett


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Bruff, 1 July 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bruff, James

            Sir,
            New York July 1. 1799

          The pressure of objects of more general return concern has prevented an earlier reply to your letter of the 27 of May.
          I have written to Capt Morris to instruct engage his surgeon from time to time to muster your men. You will of course give him every facility in your power. This will enable you to draw your pay for your Company.
          The money put into your hands for recruiting was of course only an advance upon account. When it appears that it is nearly exhausted a further supply will be requested desired. It embraces Your Lieutenants as well as yourself. You have therefore been right in your advance to Lt. Heath. Henry Mughlenberg and this Gentleman are your Lieutenants. The former is has also been directed to join you. Inclosed are two setts of recruiting instructions for your Lieutenants their use. You will fill the blanks.
          I consent that you shall may recruit in any part of the State. It is already divided into ten subdistricts & recruiting rendezvouses for Col Hall’s Regiment of Infantry, in an in each of which a place for supplies is appointed. You will obtain information for from the Contractor You will concert arrange the matter with the Contractor that so that the quarters for your recruits may be at the same places—and you and your Officers will get in concert with the officers of Infantry in matters for purposes of mutual accommodation.
          Your Drummer has been directed to be sent on to you.
          The price of the Quarters you have procured appears to me high. I regret that the provision providing   of them has not been could not have been through the regular channel, that of the Contractor. You will still apply to him on the subject and get how to make the arrangement for the future.
          You will likewise have recourse to this Agency as to the obtaining of in relation to medical aid. It will prevent difficulty and be more satisfactory to conduct every thing through the organ which has been established by the War Department. There may have been heretofore a want of explanation to you—but you will understand that Quarters transportation fuel Straw & stationary & medical aid are to be procured by the Contractor.
          I have lately written to you directing you to repair to Niagara on the afa affair of your charges against Major Rivardi—You are however at liberty to avail yourself of the fortnight’s day delay which you request. You have been also told that indispensable witnesses have been may be taken on at the expence of the public—But these can only relate to the respect charges which have been regularly exhibited not to such as those which may hereafter be contemplated. As you intimate the expence of such, I conceive it to be my duty to ask for a specification. No charges against you by Major Rivardi have come to my knowlege.
          With consideration I am Sir Yr. Obedt Ser
          Capt J Bruff Baltimore


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Staats Morris, 1 July 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Morris, Staats

            Sir,
            July 1. 1799

          Capt Bruff is recruiting a company of Artillery the head Quarters of which is at Baltimore. It is necessary to have the men mustered as they are recruited from time to time in order to their obtaining their pay &c. There being no officer regularly constituted for this purpose, it appears to me that a the surgeon of the Regiment who is at your post will be the most fit person to perform the duty. Indeed a material part of it, the examination as to bodily infirmities naturally belongs to his Office—and the remainder can be done as an incident, The without imposing any unreasonable trouble, especially as the muster rolls and all forms are to be prepared by the Commanding — Officer. If he shall under the circumstances think an additional compensation requisite, it will be recommended by me; though I am of opinion that in similar cases little extra duties, involving no expence ex where they invoke no extra expence, —the and are merely occasional ought to be performed from a spirit of accommodation to the service without the expectation of additional reward.
          You will instruct the surgeon accordingly—
          How far is it practicable for him to extend his medical care to this company?
          I have not heard of Major Ford’s having assumed the command of his batalion—In the ignorance of that fact I address to you this instruction. If he has  — taken his station, you will communicate it to him.
          With consi great consideration I am Sir Yr Obed Ser
          Capt Morris Fort McHenry


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Nanning J. Visscher, 1 July 1799
From: Visscher, Nanning J.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Oswego July 1st. 1799—

          I am well aware that the multiplicity of business which must naturally come before you, engrosses the greater part of your time. I cannot however forbear to submit to your consideration some particulars relative to myself and the post under my command—Vizt. The obtaining of Fuel which must necessarily be consumed at this post in the course of a winter is an object of no inconsiderable labor and difficulty; I have always done it by means of Soldiers employed on extra duty; to such I have promised 5 Dlrs. extra pr. month on information communicated to me by Major Rivardi the Commanding Officer at Niagara as an allowance which he made, and which was made at other posts—I have now the mortification to have these Accounts returned unpaid—hence Sir, I am placed in a disagreeable situation—the Soldiers have a right to demand this from me, and I am at a loss to know how I shall act—I feel conscious that what I have done is for the good of the service, and that this method of procuring Wood, Hay &c. is a more eligible one than to have it done by contracts, and a great saving to the United States—The situation in which I am placed will unavoidably subject me to little expenditures which are indispensible for the service, and to have such disputed is very grating to the feelings of a Gentleman—my accounts will plainly shew the œconomy I have used on this score—
          I must also request that I may be permitted to remove from this command to Niagara or some other post where they will have more than one Officer to watch them; about eight of the most riotous and disorderly Soldiers I have ever beheld—notwithstanding the scourge of the lash, and my personal attention by day and by night, it is not actually in my power to prevent drunkeness and all its attendant vices—The encouragement given to such by some of the Inhabitants who reside across the River, makes my task a very laborious one—I am at a loss to know in what manner I might be justifiable in proceeding with respect to such Citizens—I have been informed that a Law has passed sometime ago, imposing a heavy fine on Citizens who may purchase Soldiers Clothing, or other articles of public property; as such facts sometimes come under my notice, I cannot act so precisive as I could wish—This Law or none other has been communicated to me since I have had the honor of commanding—
          You will observe Sir, by a Return of the Troops which I have the pleasure to enclose, that I have two Artificers under pay at this place, as these are not doing duty as such for the want of Tools, it would perhaps be best to remove them also, to a place where they may be of service, being in their present situation a loss to the United States—
          I hope I may not be considered as overstepping my duty in again making a few remarks on the state of these works—If it is the intention that this post is to be inhabited any longer, it will be absolutely necessary that it should undergo some repairs, it is indeed in a very defenceless state—There is some rumor among the Inhabitants who reside in the — vicinity that it is to be evacuated; this has caused some uneasiness among them, and would I think retard the settlement of the country in this quarter—I need not observe that this is one of the great Keys to the United States, and perhaps of more importance than is generally supposed; it is in my opinion more so than Niagara—If it is contemplated to rebuild the Fort, it would perhaps be best to erect a Saw mill, if even it should be for no other purpose—it would be a better arrangement than to obtain the Boards &c from the British side of the Lake, and there is a good mill seat in sight of the Garrison—
          I have never been able to inform myself to what distance the limits of this Command extend—I beg Sir, that this may be explained to me that I may prevent any encroachments on the precincts—
          I have the honor to be respectfully Sir, yr. very Obt. St.

            N J Visscher Lieut. Comdg

          Majr. Genl. A Hamilton New York


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 1 July 1799
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir,
            Quarters on the Bronks. West Chester July 1st. 1799.

          I have the honor of transmitting to you, by the Adjutant of The 12th. Regt. the monthly return of Recruits to the 30th. ulto. inclusive, as far as they have come to hand—I have reason to believe further progress has been made by the officers in the interior—I enclose also the attestations of the enlistments of Capt. Bennets, Capt. Patterson & Capt. Courtlands Recruits, those of Capt. Landon have not been forwarded—I have the pleasure to inform you, that the troops  at this station, had are orderly & attentive, they improve rapidly in their marchings & exercises, and do great credit to Mr. Cocks the Adjutant, who I am pleased to find alert and particularly attentive to duty—
          I have the honor to be Sir Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

            W. S. Smith Lt. Colo


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 2 July 1799
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Newport July 2d 1799

          I this day received your Letter of the 22d June and shall be happy in closing my recruiting accounts with the gentleman you shall name I wish at the same time the recruiting officers that have received money from me may be settled with. My books by mistake were left at my old Quarters which prevents me from stating to you precisely what money remains in my hands—
          I could wish Sir for your orders for a General Court Martial to sitt at Fort Wolcott for the trial of such prisoners as may be brought before the Court.
          A list of the officers in this vicinity you have herewith enclosed. Direction have been given by me to have the returns made out according to General orders transmitted, and I expect it will take some longer time for the Commanding officers of Companys to transmit them to me, owing to the distance and the number thay will have to make out.
          There are at this season of the year so many Gentlemen from the Southward, and other places who have taken up Houses in this place, that I am unable to procure any decent Quarters at present. I wish to suggest to you the propriety of my remaining in my old quarters untill I shall be able to procure them here. This is what an old soldier will blush to ask speak or think, even without quarters, if his commanding officer does not think he can be of as much service in another place. As Majr. Tussard remains in my district, his family being well situated here, and it is probable he will at present remain chiefly here to compleat the works begun. When I left Castle William the number of Artillers. and Engineers were about eighty, and about forty marrines, some times about ninety sailors fixing the rigging of the Constitution Frigate, all which requires considerable attention from the Commanding officers. After making what arrangements are necessary here at present I shall return in a few Days, to transmit you the returns, for the Month of June, and there shall wait your future orders
          I am very respectfully, Sir your obedient Servant

            Danl. Jackson

          to Majr. Genl. A Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from David Strong, 2 July 1799
From: Strong, David
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            D’Etroit 2d. July 1799.

          I have received your several favors, dated 23d. April and 2d. May last, and shall cause the injunctions therein contained to be duly respected, within the sphere of my Command.
          Medecine and Hospital Stores have come to hand for this Post, Macanac & Fort Wayne
          Under Cover are the Returns of this Post for the last Month, and the Quarterly Returns of the Clothing and Indian Goods, also Returns from Macanac which came to hand a few days Since. I am with great Esteem & Regard Sir, Your Humbl. Servt.

            D. Strong Lt Colo.
            Comdt. Comdg

          Major General Hamilton


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

            Sir,
            New York July 2d. 1799

          I have just received a letter from the Secretary of War, in which he informs me that the resignation of Lieut. Reading is accepted; and that the vacancy is to be filled by your senior Second Lieutenant.
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr. obedt. servt.

            A Hamilton

          Col: Ogden


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Glen, 2 July 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Glen, Henry

            Sir,
            New York July 2d. 1799

          I have to acknowledge the Receipt of your letter of the 24th. Ulto.
          Your son, by a General regulation, is already a second Lieut., I do not incline myself to grant furloughs to Officers of the Western Army, it being most proper to leave it to the discretion of the commanding Officer of that Army. I have written to him to say that I have no objection, if in his opinion it is consistent with the good of the Service
          I am Sir with great regard yr. obedient servant

            A Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Bruff, 2 July 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bruff, James

            Sir,
            New York July 2d. 1799

          I have to acknowledge the receipt of Yr. letter of the 27th. of June.
          I must refer you to my letter of yesterday, which renders a particular reply unnecessary—
          Yr. Suggestion with respect to Lt Smith will be consider’d.
          with consideration


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 2 July 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hamtramck, John F.

            Sir,
            N. York 2d. July 1799

          I have received your letter of the 1st. of June. Before this you will no Doubt have received various communications & instructions from me—
          With great consideration I am Sir &c
          Col. Hamtramck—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John J. U. Rivardi, 2 July 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Rivardi, John J. U.

            Sir,
            N. York July 2d  ’99

          Your letter of the 12th. of June is recd., & the contents duly noticed.
          With great consideration &c.

            P.S. In reply to some observations of mine to the Secy. of War on a passage in one of yr. letters which States that “not one of the Hogsheads contained the Articles mentioned in the invoice,” he writes me as per the inclosed extract. I had inferred that there had been some material mismanagement in the transmission of the Articles which would now appear not to have been the Case—

          Major Rivardi


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Josias Carvel Hall, 2 July 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hall, Josias Carvel

            Sir,
            N. York July 2d. 1799—

          I have just received through the Secy. of War returns from Majors Beall & Hopkins to the 12th. & 15th. of June. This channel of conveyance is doubly irregular, as the Secy. of War is made the Organ, & as you are not. You will inform the Gentlemen that their Returns are to be made to you—and of Course you will make your returns to me
          With great consideration &c
          Col: Hall


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William North, 2 July 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: North, William

            Sir,
            New York July 2d. 1799

          Yr. presence here, by the first of October, to enter permanently upon your functions will be necessary. I request to see you accordingly.
          With great consideration &c—
           Brigadier Genl. North


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 2 July 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,

              New York July 2d. 1799

          Your letter of yesterday is received. I am glad to find that matters are in so good a train; and take particular interest in the favorable appearances respecting Lt. Cocks
          With great consideration &
          Col: Smith


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 2 July 1799
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War Department 2d. July. 1799—

          A Complaint grounded on the inclosed original papers, was yesterday made to me, against Captain White of the 11th. regiment, who has been recruiting at Dover in the State of Delaware.
          The papers inclosed are, 1st. A Statement of circumstances, respecting the conduct of Captain White, relative to certain enlistments, which if they can be substantiated, would seem to involve the character of that Officer in a high degree, 2d. A Note from the Captain to David Lauk, dated the 17th. June ulto. 3d. One of the same date, to William Waller. 4th. One of same date to David Hazzard.
          As I was informed Captain White was in Philadelphia, I required his attendance at the Office, explained the nature of the Complaint against him, and produced his Note’s, which he acknowledged to be in his hand writing. The substance of his explanation was, that he only meant, by the Note’s enclosed, and by the Obligation which he also acknowledged to have taken in three hundred dollars from the men, to secure their return to the Company, knowing that as they were sworn, he had himself no authority to discharge them.
          This procedure of Captain White’s, appears to me, to deserve, an immediate investigation. You will please therefore, to take such order in the case, as may appear to you, best united, to its nature, and the honor of the service—
          I am Sir with great respect your obedient humble servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Alexander Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Adams, 2 July 1799
From: Adams, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Quincy July 2. 1799

           Dr Daniel Parker of Norton introduced to me by General Cobb will have the Honour to deliver you this Letter. The Case of his Son is a very unfortunate one, and I beg Leave to introduce him to your kind offices. If the young Gentleman can be discharged with Propriety I am desirous it Should be done or, if he has dispositions and qualifications for any thing better than the station of a common Soldier, I wish he might have it.
          I am Sir with much respect your most obedient Servant

            John Adams

          Major General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Sebastian Bauman, 2 July 1799
From: Bauman, Sebastian
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Post Office N York July 2nd 99

          I herewith inclose you your bill of postage for last month which I will thank you to order to be paid
          I am Sir your Mo Obt H St

            S. Bauman

          Majr Genl Alexr Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Willcocks, 2 July 1799
From: Willcocks, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            New York. July 2d. 1799

          I have taken the Liberty and with very great diffidence to represent, that Lieutenants Smith, and Ludlow, who were members of the General Court marital of which I was Presidt. in consequence of their respective departments in the Staff, were to my knowledge exposed to, & actually did make a number jaunts by order, to the Rendezvous at the Bronks, at which place Lt. Smith had a considerable time since by desire of the Colonel taken quarters—
          With the highest consideration I am &c

            Wm. Willcocks.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 3 July 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            New York July 3. 1799

          I enclose you a very disagreeable communication from the Secy of War of the 2d. ins of yesterday’s date, respecting Capt White of your Regiment. Delicacy towards the character of an officer induces — me to through you to give Capt White an opportunity for explanation previous to any a more formal proceeding; though I cannot at present discover how it will be possible to supersede the necessity of one. I request to be speedily informed of the result of your inquiry & that it may be accompanied with the original papers now forwarded.
          With great consideratn I am Sir Yr. Obed Ser
           Col Ogden


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Brock, 3 July 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Brock, Joseph

            Sir,
            N. York July 3d. 1799

          I have to inform you for your future Government that Major Bradley is Charged to superintend the recruiting service for the 4th. Regiment and that he is you are hereafter to make all your reports and returns to him.
          With consideration &c
           Capt. Brock


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Timothy Taylor, 3 July 1799
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Taylor, Timothy

            Sir,
            N. York July 3d. 1799

          I have written to the Secy. of War agreably to the suggestion of your letter of the 26th. of June, respecting Abijah Fenn. It is to be lamented that the most circumspect men are apt to have too much facility about recommendations. Warned by this instance it is hoped he you will in future not present a candidate without personal knowledge or inquiry through various Channels—
          With great consideratn &—
           Col: Taylor


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Barnum, 4 July 1799
From: Barnum, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Honrd Sir
            New York, July 4, 1799

          I solicit your interest in obtaining the  appointment as Surgeon in the united states army, particularly to the regiment to be raised in the State of New york. I have for that purpose obtained the Certificates from the principle Surgeons of this City, togeather with a Certificate from the Governors of the New york Hospital which are here inclosed
          If I should meet with your approbation my endeavours will be satisfied—
          I am your &c

            Samuel  Barnum

            New york July 4th. 1799