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

            Sir
            Albany 10th. Feby 1800.

          Pursuant to your order of the 8th instant, directing me to report on the affadavits you was pleased   to enclose respecting Seymour Swan a soldier  of my Company.
           I beg leave to state the following facts, which appear from his attestation and from my recollection.
          “That he was enlisted at New Lebanon by Lieut Hosack on the 9th Novemr last, that he was then aged 17 Years and 10 Months and 5 feet 10 inches high”—
          The Lieutenant permitted him to vissit his parents  for a few days subsequent to his enlistment, and he promised Swan’s Father to speak to me to advance his Son some pay besides his Bounty; which he requested me to do, but I declined making the advance—
          The greater part of the Bounty which the Swan has received from me, I gave by his request to his Father.
          From the aforementioned circumstances, I suspect that the Father had a knowledge of his enlistment.
          Seymour Swan is a remarkably stout young  man, and no one of my Company more capable of undergoing the fatigues of a Soldier
          I have the Honor to be Sir Your very Obt Servant

            Jno McClallen Capt.
             1st. Regt A & E

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William North, 11 February 1800
From: North, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            February 11, 1800

          It is proper that you, should be informed, that in consequence of the recommendation of Lt Colo Comdr Ogden, I gave a furlough for a month from the 3d inst, to Lt Potter.
          That owing to the strong representation of Lt Colo Com Smith of the nakedness of his men, & of their willingness to receive such articles as they stood in need of from the Clothier & to pay for the same out of their wages, I gave him permission “to apply to the clothier, for such articles as were indespensable, taking care that the pay due to each man was sufficient to cover the amount”.
          That notwithstanding my intention of not acting on the letter of Lt  Col Taylor  requesting a furlough for Major Ripley, I found myself by the intercession of Lt Col Smith & his statement of the necessity of the step, induced  to give leave of absence to the major for 30 days, from the 9th inst.
          A furlough has also been granted to Cadet Read of Capt Eddins Company, for 15 days—he wishes to leave the service
          I am Sir with the greatest respect Your Ob Ser

            W North
            adj Gen

            11th feby 1800


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Lewis Tousard, 14 February 1800
From: Tousard, Lewis
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philadelphia Feby. 14th 1800.

          It being necessary that the Uniform of the Corps of Artillery should be included in the Regulations for their Order and Discipline, you will oblige me by ordering a Copy of that which you have lately fixed for them to be immediately forwarded to me.
          With great Respect I have the Honour to be, Sir, Your obliged and humble Servant

            Lewis Tousard

          Major General A. Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Mackay, 14 February 1800
From: Mackay, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Williamstown february 14th 1800

          My fears of intruding on you have left me in a Dilemna for I suppose you would have honoured me with an answer had you remembered me; I must beg leave to observe that I have been peculiarly unfortunate when ever I have attempted to write to you I may perhaps hear from you after this fourth attempt. you are sensible of the urgency of my case and I must offer it as my apology. I have the honour to be with the highest respect Your most obedient & most humble Servt

            Samuel Mackay capt.
            14th Regt. U:S: I:

          Honble. Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John Henry, 15 February 1800
From: Henry, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Adams February 15th. 1800

          Lieutenant Knight flatters me with the belief that my recommendation in his favour would have some influence with You; and tho’ I dare not presume to agree in opinion with him it is but justice to his merit, that I comply with his request, to make his wishes known to you
          He solicits the appointment of Pay master to the 2nd. Regiment of Artillery, which will soon become vacant by the promotion of Lieutenant Meminger, to the Command of  a Company. He will produce the security, required by Law, for the faithful discharge of the trust: which (from my knowledge of him) is a weaker guarantee than the rectitude of his heart. To this I will add, that his industry and knowledge of detail, would insure to him, the approbation of his superior officers
          It evinces how much I have his interest  at heart, by foregoing the assistance, of so faithful and vigilant an officer.
          I am with the most profound respect, Your obedt. & humble Servt.

            John Henry
            Capt of Arty.

          General Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 16 February 1800
From: Read, James (d. 1803)
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Barracks near Averysboroug North Carolina February 16th. 1800

          Agreeably to your directions I have had a consultation with the Majors of the sixth Regiment, respecting the order in which the Captains and Lieutenants should take their Rank. We are of opinion that the Captains should rank as follows; William P. Anderson first, James Taylor second, John Williams third, William Hall fourth, Maurice Moore fifth, William Dickson sixth, Samuel G. Barron seventh, John Nicholas eighth, Eli Gaither ninth, and Edmund Smithwith the tenth. The advantage that will accrue to the Service is the reason for arranging them as above
          It has not been in my power to make any arrangement with the Majors, of the Lieutenants, as we have seen only five first Lieutenants and five second Lieutenants.
          With Great Respect I have the Honour to be Sir Your Obedient Servant

            James Read
            Lt Colo. Comdt.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Cornelius Lyman, 17 February 1800
From: Lyman, Cornelius
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            New York Pearl Street No. 260 17th Feby 1800

          In consequence of the enclosed letter I left Presque Isle the 20th of Novr 99 with my Company and arrived at Niagara the 30th of the same month
          The situation of the roads was such that I was not able to leave that place until the 24th of Decr 99. I arrived in this city the 12th Instant.
          I am sir Respectfully &c

            Cornelius Lyman Capt
            2d Infantry Regt US

          Majr Genl Hamilton.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 17 February 1800
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            New-Port 17 Feby. 1800

          I take the liberty of enclosing you the proceedings of a Garrison Court Martial held at Fort Independance by my order that Capt. Gates was President; and as I entertain doubts relative to The approval of the two sentences, I beg leave to solicit your opinion on both cases.
          James Burrows was charged with sleeping on his post; which by the 13 Sectn. and 6 artl. of the rules of War, constitutes a capital offence; and therefore I have my doubts whether an inferior jurisdiction can take cognizance of the offence.
          Fredrick Remington was charged with repeated disobedience of orders, he pleads guilty  to the charge; and the Court have considered his offence as a breach of the 6 Sectn. and 2d article of the rules of War—whereas that article is limited to the punishment of persons   who shall absent themselves from there troop or Company without the leave of their commanding officer. I think the offence more properly comes under the 17 Sectn. and 5th. artl. of the Same rules.
          It appears to me that regularity in the proceeding of Courts Martials is as necssary as those of the civil Courts of justice, that the nature of the charge ought to comport with the nature of the article, and therefore that the Court could not legally find Remington Guilty of a breach of the article in question
          On these proceedings I wait your directions.
          With esteem I am Sir your humbl. Servt.

            D. Jackson

          Majr. Genl. A. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Andrew White, 17 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: White, Andrew

            Sir,
            New York February 17th. 1800—

          I have received your letter of the 10. instt. applying for the appointment of Brigade Inspector and your pretensions shall be fairly duly considered with those of other Officers who have made the same application
          with true consideration &—
           Captn. White.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 17 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            (To be copied)
            Sir,
            NY. Feb. 17, 1800

          I have been applied to by an old soldier who served during the revolutionary war on the subject of pay which he states to be still due to him.
          He mentions to me that he was enlisted for the war in the regiment commanded by Col. Livingston, and that he was transferred in the course of the war from that regiment to the one under Col. Weisenfels—His claim is to Two years pay for his services in the first of these regiments, and to nine  months pay for his services in the last. He states that he applied to the Pay Masters and but was prevented from obtaining his claim by having been returned among the dead. You will be pleased to inform me whether the door is yet open for claims of this nature. He states The person states that he should have applied at an earlier day had he known that he was returned among the dead—This circumstance came to his knowledge but a short time about four years since—
          Caleb Swan Esr. PM General—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Francis Gibson, 17 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Gibson, Francis

            Sir,
            N York Febr. 17th. 1800

          I have just received your letter of the tenth instant, and deeply regret the occurrence of which it informs me. I hope you have taken effectu omitted nothing towards apprehending and bringing to justice, the villains, and bringing them to justice perpetrators of the horrid act.
          With
          Lt Gibson—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Mitchell, 17 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Mitchell, James

            To be copied—
            Sir,
            NY. Febr. 17th. 1800—

          the copy to be sent to G Pinckney with the original letter of Mr. Mitchell—
          I have just received your letter of the twenty seventh of January. Altho’ I do not exactly understand it, yet, as it appears to intended complain of the conduct of an Officer in the service of the United States, I have sent it to General Pinckney within whose district that the Officer is stationed. If you will explain yourself more particularly to the General he will doubtless take the proper measures in the case.
          Lt. Mitchell—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Brace, 17 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Brace, Jonathan

            (To be copied)
            Sir,
            NY. Febr. 17. 1800

          I have received been honored with your letter of the sixth instant, and should be happy to comply with the request of the person in whose favor you interpose. But the principle on which the request is founded would go —— so far that I can not feel myself justified in admitting it.
          W—
          Hon. Mr. Brace—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 17 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Confidential
            Sir,
            N. York feby. 17th. 1800

          Capt. Andrew White of your Regiment has made application for the appointment of Brigade Inspector, being an officer who has seen service he has considerable pretensions. I would wish you to observe him and give me your opinion of his military talents and fitness for that appointment—
          W—
           Colo. Smith


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 17 February 1800
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Brigade Feby. 17th. 1800

          I very early communicated my opinion, of the propriety of erecting an Hospital at this Cantoonment, that opinion however being over-ruled by Colo. Stevens, I made every arrangement in my power, to accommodate the sick of each Regt. in a Hut appropriated for that purpose, they have hitherto been tolerably comfortable—
          But I am apprehensive in the approaching Spring, we shall be much incommoded, unless our Hospital is removed from the line, fevers will prevail, and may become infectious, unless our Hospital is detached from our Cantoonment, & has the benefit of an elivated & airy situation, which the rear grounds present—enclosed I submit to your perusal, a Letter, addressed to me by the Surgeons of the Brigade, I am myself of opinion that the arrangement is indispensable—
          I have the Honor to be, with great Respect, Sir, Your most Obedt Humble Servt.

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


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 17 February 1800
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Brigade Feby. 17th. 1800

          I have the honour to acknowlege the receipt of your Letter of the 30th. ulto. from Albany enclosing three affidavits relative to a Circumstance which took place at Canajoharie, while Capt. Kirkland was on his march to join his Regt. I have obtained from Doctor Douglass and others a narative of the Circumstances somewhat different from that detailed in the papers transmitted, which I shall Submit to your perusal as soon as Doctor Douglass’s health will permit him to commit them to paper, it appears to me that Capt. Kirklands conduct on the occasion did not spring from any individual pre-arrangement of his own, so much, as from the solicitude of his friends (and he had many there) who absolutely took the lead and forced the question, to the point apparently so improper on the part of Capt. Kirkland
          It is a fact satisfactorily assertained to my mind, that the Lawyers employed and present at the time did advise Capt. Kirkland, to march with his men, being by the incorrectness of the Sheriff and the Plantiffs associates, perfectly exonorated from the pressure of that particular suit, from in the aspect it then wore—Capt Kirklands friends did offer to compromise with Mr. Gridley, but he was warm and intemperate, and declined accepting it
          Capt. Kirkland does not deny the debt, and is ready and willing to discharge it, by such instalments as his present abilities will admit of.
          Considering the present very bad state of his health, injured by his assiduities and attention as an officer, in this very humid and unpleasant season, I have not thought proper, fully to communicate the contents of your Letter to him—humanity forbids it, in his present situation, and from the terms you were pleased to make use of—I do not doubt you will approve of my endeavouring to gain information on the subject, in as delicate a mode as possible which while — may place the question in a different point of light before you, may possibly in some degree lessen the unpleasant impressions made on your mind by the statement of those, who appear disposed to incommode Capt. Kirkland, without a prospect of benifitting themselves—I must at the same time confess I feel very sensibly for his situation, considering the delicate state of his health, and what I flattered myself from some Circumstances were his prospects—
          He is the most attentive officer in the Regt. more disposed and more competent to do his duty than any other of his grade at present with his Regiment—the Regiment can illy spare him If however, it should be your wish, that I should act more sternly with him, you will of course be obeyed
          I have the honor to be Sir, Your most Obedt. Humble Servt.

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


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William W. Wands, 17 February 1800
From: Wands, William W.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major Genl. A. Hamilton
            Sir,
            Union Camp, Feby. 17th. 1800—

          Agreeable to your order I repaired to this place, where I expected the Court was sitting, but on my arrival was informed by Col: Smith, that there was not  a Court convened, and that I might go to Philadelphia, to attend to some business I had with Mr. Bird and the Paymaster Genl. and return the week ensuing, which I intended to do, with all possible dispatch, had I not met with a sad accident of being lamed and bruised, occasioned by the overset of a Stage, and confined to my bed for nine or ten days. I am at last arrived in Camp, almost tortured to death by riding in Sleighs and Stage waggons, and find the Court has come to a decision for which I regret, as I suppose my testimoney was most essencial to  substansiate the Charge against Lieut: Hoffman
          As I am very unfit for duty at present I earnestly solicite the favor of Genl. Hamilton to give me forlough for thirty Days—and if you will be propitious so to do, the Bearer will Recd. and immediately transmit the same to Your devoted & very Humb. Servant

            Wm. W. Wands Lt. 12th
             U.S. Regt.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 18 February 1800
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Newport February 18th 1800

          I send you a Copy of a letter from  Wm. Simmons Esq. Accountant Office—directed to me at  Boston—which I have this day received, wherein he considers me not as a permanent Commandant, nor entitled to my extra Rations.
          Sir, I am sorry to trouble you on this occasion, but as this lays me under a  double embarrassment, by not having Quarters provided for  me by Government on the Garrison, and the extra expences of being obliged to take them in a Town.  I doubt whether the extra Rations & my pay will support me? I did not enter into the Service to accumulate an interest; neither  do I wish to exhaust, that little I have gained by my own industry. My intentions were, when the subsisting difference had subsided, and when my service was not required to return again to a private life
          I wish Sir your influance  & direction respecting the Rations and in your determination I shall acquiece with pleasure.
          Sir I am with great consideration & respect Your obdt. Servt.

            D Jackson—

          Major General Hamilton New York—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 18 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth

            Sir,
            N. York feby. 18th. 1800

          The Secy. of War has Sent to me for Distribution a number of copies of ye. Contract with James OHara, of which I herewith enclose to you Seven for the use of your the Posts within your District—
          With great consideration & Esteem I am Sir yr. st—
           General Pinckney


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Elias B. Dayton, 18 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Dayton, Elias

            Sir,
            N York Febr. 18th. 1800

          You will be pleased to procure and transport to Union camp such quantity of wood not exceeding Two Three hundred cords as Colonel Smith represent to be shall Judge necessary for the purposes of the troops. It is expected that the wood can be procured near Standing in the vicinity of the camp. The troops will assist in cutting it, and you will take the adopt take make the necessary arrangements for having it’s transportation. You will take your measures in concert with Colonel Smith & without loss of time.
          Elias B. Dayton Er


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

            Sir,
            New York Feby. 18th. 1800

          Enclosed are the proceedings of the Court Martial in the case of Lieutenant Hoffman.
          I presume there will be no doubt with the President as to the propriety of giving his sanction to the sentence of the Court.
          You will perceive that that part of the Articles of War which relates to the publishing of the offender is recommended to be dispensed with; and I could wish that this recommendation might have its effect.
          The connections of Lieutenant Hoffman are very respectable, Their feelings would be deeply injured by the publication of his name, and as the Court so strongly recommend that this part of the punishment be omitted it is hoped that the thing will meet with the approbation of the President.
           A speedy decision will be satisfactory to all parties.
          With great respect & Esteem I have the honor to be Sir yr. ob. Servt.

            A Hamilton

          Secy. of War—


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

            Sir,
            New York February 18th. 1800

          I have the honor to send you the following extract of a letter from Major Jackson dated Jany. 25. 1800 the appointments he proposes I recommend taking place should they appear to you for the good of the service.
          “In my letter of the 21st instant I mentioned that Doctor Tillinghast a Surgeon’s Mate in my Battalion had recently resigned, at the same time recommending, Dr Walter Hunnewell, as a proper person to fill the vacancy. At that time it did not occur to me, that Dr Oliver Hubbard attached to my Battalion was only a temporary Surgeon’s Mate. Under these circumstances I would wish Dr Hubbard  to receive an appointment of Surgeon’s Mate, in the room of Dr Tillinghast, and Dr Hunnewell appointed a temporary Surgeon’s Mate, in the room of Doctor Hubbard, otherwise the latter Gentlemen who has rendered himself reputable—may conceive  himself injured by an appointment over his head.”
          Inclosed is the definitive arrangement of the Officers of the ninth Regiment which has been approved of.
          With great respect &—
          Secretary of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Wilkinson, 18 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Wilkinson, James

            Sir
            N. York feby. 18th. 1800

          I herewith transmit to you for Distribution at the Several posts on the Western frontier 15 copies of the contract with Mr. Jas. OHara—Niagara—which have been sent me by the situation of Niagara admitting of a more direct communication I have to avoid delay caused a cop one to be sent to Major Rivardi—
          With great consideration &c
           Genl. Wilkinson—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John G. Coffin, 18 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Coffin, John G.

            Sir,
            New York Febr. 18. 1800—

          I have received your letter of January 24th and in consequence of your misfortune your furlough is extended untill the last day of March next. A delay of a General arrangement by the Secretary of War which would have embraced your claim prevents me from a compliance with your wishes as to your accounts.
          with true consideration I am Sir—
          John G. Coffin


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 18 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Buell, John H.

            Sir,
            NY Feb. 18. 1800

          I have instructed Captain Lyman to repair to Benington and put himself under your order direction, in order to be employed in the recruiting service. The Captain —— informed me that the county of Hampshire which is adjacent to Vermont has been his place of residence—
          I have therefore thought proper to annext this county to your district and Captain Lyman can probably be employed in it with considerable success—You will give him instructions accordingly
          Major Bewell—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 18 February 1800
From: Eddins, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir,
            Fort Jay 18th. Feby. 1800

          Since my arrival at this Fort, have been inform’d by my friend in Virginia, that there is an absolute Necessity for me to come on immediately, or my little property might suffer amazingly, on Acct. of paper lent to Alexr. Macauley Mercht. York, in the same State, who has since died, & from the best information His estate will not pay One Shilling in the pound after paying a deed of trust to his Wifes Brother—I have some other matters which I wish to Settle while in the State of Virginia & am fearful that it will not be in my power to return before the first of May,  which I will thank Genl. Hamilton to indulge me with a Furlough that length of time—If I can with propriety return sooner, I will. I likewise enclose for your perusal my Account for fuel while Recruiting in Virginia, for myself Lieut, & Cadet, which was refused payment at the War Office by the Accountant as the Secretary of War had formed the Resolution that did they not accept of Wood they should not have the privilage of drawing money in lue of it—I will now state the Reason why I did not draw the Wood instead of money from the Contractor—I was fixed at Two Miles distance from him & thought it would make no difference if I purchased my Own Wood at the Same   Rate as the Contractor did, & call on him for the money, I make no doubt but, Genl. Hamilton will see the propriety of the claim, & write the Secretary Department of War on the subject; which the Secretary    said if that was done it would be sufficient for him to grant me a Warrant for payment; I likewise enclose you an Acct. for a Room while on recruiting till the arrival of my Tents, which the Secretary agreed the Account was reasonable, but as it had been refused payment   by the Accountant (On acct. of its not being called Barracks) instead of a Room He thought I had better make application for you to Say Something on that Score, that it would be likewise satisfactory to him to Order payment of the Said Acct.
          After Genl. Hamilton views the enclosed Accts. for fuel & House Rent I will thank him to enclose them to me again, as I wish to take them on to Philadelphia with me & make one more trial for payment, & am confidant by what I was informed by the Secretary at War that Should Genl. Hamilton Say a few Words on the Subject, they would pay it without hessitation—
          I am with Respect Sir Your Obedt. Hble Servt

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


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Ebenezer Stevens, 19 February 1800
From: Stevens, Ebenezer
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Majr Genl. A. Hamilton
            Sir
            New York 19th. Feby 1800

          On the 15 July last, I recd. Instructions from the secry at War, in which he authorised me to procure a Sufficiency of the proper kind of Cloth, to make as many Suits for the Artilly Troops at New York destin’d for the field, as would in your opinion be wanted for the occasion, this has been duly accomplishd and I have forward’d my account to Mr. Simmons, but he informs me, that before he can act on the Same, I must furnish him with the requisite directions, from You, by which I was guided in the accomplishing this object—
          Permit me to request the favor of your affording me, a letter for the accomplt. on the foregoing business, in order that a settlement may be effected, as I am considerable in advance, on acct. thereof, and am desirous of being reimbursed—
          Enclosed is a Copy of the Acct. render’d Mr Simmons—
          I have the Honor to be Sir with great Consideratn Your Hble St.

            for Ebr. Stevens
            W. F. Gordon


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 19 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Jackson, Daniel

            Sir,
            N York Febr. 19th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the second instant—
          You will signify to Lt Williams that he has leave of absence till the first of April—
          I have mentioned this Gentleman to the Scy of War, as Quarter Master to the second of regiment of Artillerists, but have received no answer on the point—I shall write again respecting it
          Major Jackson—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to George Ingersoll, 19 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ingersoll, George

            Sir,
            New York Feby. 19th. 1800

          Your letter to Major Brooks of the 27th of January arrived in the here during my absence, and was opened by the Adjutant General. He informs me that he has authorized you to cause all the soldiers men whose terms of service are not near expiring to be inoculated—You will extend it the inoculations to all the men who have not had the disease troops under your command.
          Captain Ingersoll


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Isaac Craig, 19 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Craig, Isaac

            Sir,
            New York Febr. 19th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the twenty fourth of January enclosing a General Return of Ordnance and Quarter Master stores and Clothing at Pittsburg, Fort Franklin, Le Boeuf and Presq’ Isle.
          Enclosed is a copy of my letter constituting you Pay Master to the troops at certain posts.
          Major Craig


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 19 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY Febr. 19th. 1800

          I have received a letter from Lt. Fergus who states to me that he has had been ordered by Captain McRea to join him at Alexandria in compliance with instructions received from me, that he had him applied to the Commander of the revenue Cutter which — had been going to the port in the port to take him round, but that the Captain as related not having authority for the purpose refused—
          Lt. Fergus belongs to the battallion of Artillerists under the Command of Major Hoops, and it appears to me I think it proper that he should Join his battallion—If this is your opinion I would thank suggest to you be It appears to me that the best method of transporting him and his men will would be in the revenue Cutter—If this should be your opinion I would thank you to make an arrangement with the Secr. of the Treasury for the purpose.
          Lt. Fergus is at Fort Johnston North Carolina—He is to be brought from that place to the port of New York—
          S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 19 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York Febr. 19th. 1800

          I have heretofore mentioned to you Lieutenant Leonard Williams as Quarter Master to the second regiment of Artillerists. This Gentleman is well recommended to me—
          I have to request that he may be appointed your sanction to the nomination—
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John De Barth Walbach, 19 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Walbach, John De Barth

            Sir,
            New York Feby. 19. 1800

          It gives me pleasure to find that you have as I conjectured you would do rendered yourself useful to the Service. The young man you so strongly recommend has been also well spoken of to me by the Adjutant General and I shall endeavor to assist him be glad of an opportunity to serve him
          with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Servt.
          Lieutt. Walbach


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John J. U. Rivardi, 19 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Rivardi, John J. U.

            Sir,
            New York Feby. 19. 1800.

          I have received your letter of January 20th. and approve of your measures with respect to the Cloathing. Having full confidence in your correctness I have written to the Secretary of War recommending concerning the payment of the expences incurred in transporting them from Oswego to Niagara I must however observe that 150 dollars appears to me to be a very high charge.
          Drawing for money is to be avoided as much as possible, but should when peculiar circumstances demand it render it unavoidable it must be for similar objects upon James Miller Deputy Quarter Master at Philadelphia instead of the Secretary of War
          with true consideration I am Sir Your obed servt.
          Major Rivardi


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Cross, 19 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cross, Joseph

            Sir,
            N York February 19th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the eighteenth of January. You will join your company at the expiration of your furlough—
           Cadet Cross


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Staats Morris, 19 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Morris, Staats

            Sir:
            New York Feby. 19th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the twenty fifth of January stating the necessity of a new barge for the use of the garrison under your command. I authorize you to procure one, and as you are better aquai acquainted than myself with local circumstances, I do not impose any precise limit as to size or expence.
          It is expected however that you will attend strictly to the price oeconomy, going no further, with respect to the size or construction of the barge vessel than the necessities of the garrison absolutely require.
          Strict Attention to oeconomy in these small expences is strictly expected at the War Department.
          W—
          Captain Staats Morris—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Ogden, 19 February 1800
From: Ogden, Aaron
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Eliz. Town Feby 19. 1800

          At the time, when I received at your Office, an arrangement of rank, for the Captains and subalterns, of the Eleventh-regiment, I mentioned that Captain Bowman, who had then lately joined the regiment, from the recruiting service, wished to submit to you, thro’ me, a claim to be arranged as the eldest Captain, upon the principle of his having been, at the end of the revolutionary war, senior in rank, both to Captains Faulkner and Brooks, who in the first arrangement stood before him.
          I further mentioned to you, that this circumstance had been entirely unknown to me, when I had made to you a similar application in favor of Captain Faulkner, who claimed rank of Captain Brooks upon the same principle, and that as yet, I had not any knowledge whatever of Captain Bowmans qualifications.
          You wished that the claim might be stated to you in writing and that, you would decide.
          The enclosed certificate proves the fact to be, as stated by Captain Bowman, the other gentlemen having been only Ensigns at the end of the war.
          In justice to Captain Bowmans claim, I have to add, that since he has joined the regiment, he has manifested an attention and knowledge of service, which have, very deservedly, acquired to him, the character of a most excellent Officer, and which, in my opinion, will not be lessened, by a comparison, with the other gentlemen who have claimed this priority.  I have retained the arrangement, I have received, untill your decision upon this subject.
          I have the honor, to be with the utmost respect, your mo ob sert

            Aaron Ogden


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Caleb Swan, 20 February 1800
From: Swan, Caleb
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir.
            Philadelphia Feby 20. 1800.

          I have received your letter of the 17th instant and have made the necessary enquiry respecting the Claim of the old soldier who served in Colonels Levingstons and Weisenvelts Regiments in the Revolutionary war, and find that the said Claim is barred by several Limitation acts, Viz one of the 23d. July 1787. one of the 12th of February 1793. and one of the 9th July 1798.
          I have the honor to be very respectfully Sir, Your most obt Servt

            C: Swan PM Genl.

          Majr. General Alexander Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Isaac Smith, 20 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, Isaac

            Sir:
            N York Febr. 20th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the eighth instant, and sincerely regret the very afflicting loss you have sustained in the death of your only son.
          The particular situation of the person for whom you interpose, as well as the high respect which I feel for your character would induce lead me to comply, immediately, to comply with your request, could I possibly feel myself justified in doing so. Bu In these cases it is absolutely necessary to act upon general principles, and these principles on which this request is founded would go so far as to involve serious consequences do not sanction a discharge on the ground of the present application—I am sorry therefore that I can not with propriety grant the discharge which you sollicit—
           Hol Judge Smith


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 20 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            N York Febr. 20. 1800

          Captain Eddens has sent to me a charge which he presented at the Accountant’s Office, but which was refused to be Allowed. It is for the rent of a room which he was obliged to hire, previously to the Arrival of his Tents, whilst employed in the recruiting service. As Officers are entitled to quarters this charge appears to me to be perfectly reasonable, and I would submit to you whether it would not be proper for you to interpose to have it allowed—I do not see why it should have been rejected.
          W—
          S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William Ward Burrows, 20 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Burrows, William Ward

            Sir,
            New York Feby. 20. 1800

          Agreeable to your the request contained in your letter of Jany. 25. I return you the letter from Judge Peters which you gave me at Philadelphia and I am happy, as it may serve for our guide in future, that the principle will now is about to be decided upon.
           Major Burrows


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Underwood, 20 February 1800
From: Underwood, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            His excellency Majr. Genl. A. Hamilton
            Sir
            Hanover Virginia 20th. Febry. 1800

          Your letter of the 2nd of Last month I received yesterday, I left Richmond the 9th. of Janry. at which time your letter had not reachd. that place I am truly Sorry to enform your excellency that I am still in a low state of health and not able to be of any Service to my Country, therefore must beg leave of your Excelcy. to except of my resignation, tho Contrary to my wish if I could enjoy good health I hope your excelcy. will please to answr. my letter as soon as Convenient. I beg leave to remain with Great esteem Yr. excelcy. very obt. Servt

            Tho. Underwood Lt. U.S.A—

            PS. I have been eight years in the Service of my Country & if I recover my health shall be happy to Join the army again

          TU—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William Irvine, 20 February 1800
From: Irvine, William
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir,
            Philadelphia Febry. 20th 1800

          The army returns will in course have shewn you, that my son, Capt. Callender Irvine has been long sick absent, so long indeed that it has become matter of doubt with him whether in honor he should continue to hold a Commission, not being able to do the duty; I persuaded him to let the matter rest a  while longer, and in expectation  of meeting you here promised him that I wold state the case to you, as I have not that pleasure I take the liberty of addressing  you in this way—I am not without some hope that he may possibly recover, the spring will probably fix his fate one way or other—but if he should recover  an indulgence of two or three months in the beginning of summer may be necessary on the Sea shore to restore him fully, and I have ventured to tell him that  I am almost certain you will indulge him in every decent,  reasonable request—His education & habits fits him in my opinion to make a respectable officer, and altho my  Son, I think I need not tell you that I would not say so of him,   unless I thought so, I mention this merely because I know you will be desirous of retaining  such in service—
          General Lee will forward this to you, and take the trouble of receiving any communication you will be so good to make either to me or Capt. Irvine—I regret much that I did not   meet you here, I wished much to converse with you, on two or three other matters,   which can not be so well done in writing.
          I am with much regard & esteem Dear Sir Your friend & Servt.

            Wm. Irvine

          Major Genl. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 20 February 1800
From: Smith, William Stephens
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Major General Hamilton
            Sir.
            Union Brigade Feby. 20th. 1800

          I have received your Confidential Letter of the 17th. Capt. Andrew White has never yet served with his Regiment, having been constantly on the recruiting Service, of course, I have never had an opportunity of forming an opinion of his military talents or fitness for the station of Brigade Inspector—
          I am however favourably impressed by his personal conduct, he has been a few day’s with us, and discovers a firm and manly Character—he has been very attentive as a spectator, to our parades and exercise, I should feel a confidence in him, in the discharge of harsh Battalion duty, and in case of the promotion of Major Wilcocks to the staff, should consider Capt. White as an acquisition at the head of one of the Batallions of the 12th.
          I have the honor to be with great respect—Sir, Your most obedient—Humble Servt.

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


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Ebenezer Stevens, 21 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stevens, Ebenezer

            Sir,
            N York Feby. 21st. 1800

          I have received your letter of yesterday.
          I had thought that I had given you a written direction relative to the Clothing for the Artillery; but upon examining my files I do not find any—I will recollect however your shewing me a written letter from the Secy. of War relative to Clothing on the subject, and my giving you authority to procure Clothing, but to What extent my memory does not inform me, but I remember know it was my disposition at the time from the wants of the troops, and the no probability of a deficiency in the supplies to go as far as the letter of the Secretary would warrant. I make no doubt that you conformed strictly to my directions—This letter you can send to the War Department, and it will, I presume, obviate all difficulties in the settlement of your accounts—
          Enclosed is the account you sent me—
          General Stevens


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Phillips, 21 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Phillips, Joseph

            Sir
            N. York Feby. 21st. 1800

          I have received your letter of the 14th. inst., and am sorry to hear of your ill state of health. As soon as you shall be sufficiently recovered I rely upon your immediately joining your Regt.
          W—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 21 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            New York February 21. 1800

          I perceive by the public prints that — a disturbance of an unpleasant tendency has taken place between two Officers of your regiment and the inhabitants of Elizabeth Town. I request you to investigate minutely into this affair & report to me accordingly
          with true consideration &c
          Col Smith


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John J. U. Rivardi, 21 February 1800
From: Rivardi, John J. U.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Niagara Feby., 21. 1800

          I would not have taken the liberty of troubling you by this Post, if a Matter of infinite concern to me had not occurred Since my last; The long expected decision concerning the Court of Inquiry being a few days ago the topic of a conversation among Some of my acquaintances—I was informed that Captain Bruff had expressed great hopes of anulling the proceedings because I Kept the Comand of this Garrison while they were held I hope that Major Hoops will have mentioned to you that when I requested to transferr the Comand during that Period he observed that it could not be done—the Gentlemen of the Court having no Such instructions—I insisted that ill intentioned people would alledge my power of intimidating witnesses—to which he answered—it will be our business to take care of that point—There were no Officers present except the Members of the Court—I was obliged therefore to abide by the decision of its President—
          I expressed repeatedly how much I regreted that circumstance as it prevented me from acting with more energy—however never thought at the time that my antagonist accuser who never raised any objections to the State of things would do it hereafter
          I beg leave to repeat my request to be relieved in May next—& need not observe that my honor would be impeached if the affair above alluded to was not terminated previous to my departure.
          Doctor Bissell being arrived & willing to act as quarter master in addition to his duty as Surgeon’s-mate—I wish much to appoint him as Such—& am only prevented by this passage in your letter of the 3d. of October “As Soon as the reinforcement to your Post which is contemplated Shall arrive you will constitute a quarter master to whom an additional allowance will be made.”
          That reinforcement is not completed—I do not therefore consider myself as Sanctioned in anticipating the nomination of a Quarter Master—unless he will venture to act as Such without remuneration untill the Garrison has its full complement of men
          With the Most respectfull consideration I have the honor to be Sir Your Most Obedient & Most humble Servant.

            J J Ulrich Rivardi
            Majr. 1st. Regt. A&E

          Major General A. Hamilton Inspector General of the Armies of the United States


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Stille, 22 February 1800
From: Stille, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Jay 22 Feby 1800.

          As the first of the month the time appointed for the Muster of the Troops here—is nearly at hand I beg leave to acquaint you that Genl. Stevens who has been appointed to perform that duty is, & will be at the time absent at Albany—I shall wait your orders whether any person will supply his place—or whether the regulation Authorizing the two senior officers of a Garrison to muster the Troops, will take its course—
          As some difficulty has been & possibly may again be experienced as to prevailing upon officers of the Garrison to perform the duty of Adjt. there being no emolument arising therefrom—I beg to know how far compulsion in the Commanding offcr. in obliging each to take his routine would be authorized or proper—
          Permit me further to state to you that the person acting as qr. Master & who has acted as such for a considerable time is a Citizen—A man who as I am informed was promised the appointment of Cadet in Capt. Bishops Compy—but who has not yet recd. it—I am at a loss to know whether there is Sufficient responsibility upon him in case he Should commit a default to authorize his being continued in that capacity—
          With much Respect I have the honor to be Sir Your obt. Servt.

            J. Stille Capt.
             Comg

          Majr. Genl. Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Cornelius Lynde, 23 February 1800
From: Lynde, Cornelius
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Oxford Feby 23d. 1800—

          The circumstance of receiving my appointment at a very late period, & being unexpectedly ordered to leave Vermont, at such a distance, with only a day or two notice, renders it indispensible that I should pay immediate attention to my domestic concerns or suffer great inconvenience & loss—
          I must therefore solicit the favor of your permission, sir, that I may be absent from the Regiment four or five Weeks—
          I have consulted Colo. Graves on the subject who wishes me to be indulged—and the command of the Regiment I think will be safe with Capt. Dunham or Tillinghast who will be present—
          I have the honor to be sir, with the most respectful Consideration your Obedient Servt.

            Cornelius Lynde Majr.
            16th. U.S. Regt. Infany.

          Major Genl. A Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John McClallen, 24 February 1800
From: McClallen, John
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Albany 24th February 1800

          Yours dated “Albany 10th February” came to hand this morning.
          I have conformed to yours orders, by dismissing Seymour Swan, and have in part anticipated them respecting the marching of my Men.
          I think in my conversation respecting the Men, you directed me to send the greater part of them down under the charge of my Non Commissioned Officers who I mentioned were trusty, but I begged your indulgence to delay their marching untill they had received their pay, which came to hand just after your departure from this place.
          On wednesday last I sent 17 Recruits and 2 Serjeants to New York. I advised the adjutant General of their marching and inclosed the proper return to Lieut: Hosack who has the charge of my Company.
          I have still 4 Men with me for the purpose of continuing the recruiting service; but as I have mistaken your intention in not marching with my Men, I hope the error which I have fallen into may be remedied by receiving your orders to join the Company with the Men I have here. I assure you my firm belief was that you intended I should remain here untill I had completed my Company
          I have the Honor to be Sir Your Obt Servant

            Jno McClallen Capt.

          Major Genl Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Butler, 24 February 1800
From: Butler, Thomas
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Philada. Feby. 24th. 1800—

          Haveing obtained Majr. Genl. Pinckneys permission to visit Pennsylvania, permit me to inform you that I purpose leaveing this City on Wednesday next, in order to resume my command in Tennessee, I conceive it proper to inform you that my rout will be through Carlisle, and from thence to Genl. Pinckneys Head quarters at Harpers fery.
          The Honble. the Secretary of War has been pleased to inform me, that the troops under my Command, are destined to garrison the forts on the frontiers of Tennessee and Georgia, that being the case, I hope you will not deem it improper in my expressing a wish to have all the officers of my Regt. with me, and to be informed if Lt. Campbell Smith is absent under your permission and if that should not be the case, if I am at liberty to order him to Join his command. your letter on that subject will reach me at Carlisle where I shall have to remain for some days—
          I am Sir your obedt. Humbl. Servt.

            Thos. Butler Lt. Coll. 4th. Regt.

          Majr. Genl. Alexr. Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 25 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            New York February 25. 1800.

          As I had Having forwarded the arrangement of the Relative Rank of your officers to the Secretary of War, I have written to him requesting his sanction to the proposed alteration of Captn. Bowman’s Rank. As it   ——— take  —, it —, be well   to let that officer act as first Captn in your Regiment until you shall receive further communication from me will probably take place it may be well for you to give – that idea — to the Officers of your Regiment.
          with true consideration &—
           Colonel Ogden.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 25 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir:
            N York Febr. 25—1800

          I send you — Enclosed are certain accounts that have been transmitted me by Colonel Graves.
          You will perceive that some of the expences incurred by Colonel Graves were for articles — of Quarter Master supply which were not furnished by the Contractor under an idea that he was not bound to furnish them—This difficulty  with — I could wish therefore that every facility in your power might be given to the settlement of the accounts. If the forms of office should delay create a delay I would submit to you the propriety of an temporary advance to Co Graves, thro’ the Contractor or in some other way mode which can be considered when the accounts come to be adjusted—
          Col. Graves informs me that some of his Officers have likewise forwarded th accounts. As these expenses were incurred by individuals from the — of a defect of organization on the part of the public it appears to me to be proper that they should be indemnified without delay.
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Stille, 25 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stille, James

            Sir,
            New York Febry. 25. 1800

          I have received your letters of the 22nd. & 25th. instant and have ordered directed the Adjutant General to appoint some person to muster the Troops at Fort Jay during the absence of General Stevens. It will in my opinion be perfectly proper for the Commandant to appoint Officers in their terms routine to perform the duty of Adjutant. As I do not approve of a Cadet ———— acting as Quarter Master As the person now acting as Quarter Master holds no Military appointts., you will direct order an  intelligent non Commissioned Officer to do the duties of that Station.
          I would with pleasure accommodate Dr. Genet, but the regular method for him to procure payment of what is due to him, is —— that which the Regimental Pay master has designated. He had therefore better be inserted in the Pay rolls as acting Surgeon’s Mate and he will receive such a compensation as is allowed to that Officer.
          You will forward the inclosed letter to Captain Reid—As the Senior It is my intention that the Senior Officer at any one of the islands in this harbour is to take shall hold the immediate command of the whole subject to the instruction of — major ———. The command, will of course devolve of course from the absence of Captn. Eddens fall — to Captn. Reid. Future communications are to be governed by this Arrangement.
          with true consideration
          Captn. Stille


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Lewis Tousard, 25 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Tousard, Lewis

            Sir:
            N. York Feb. 25th. 1800

          I have received the your letter of the fourteenth instant.
          As the plan of Uniform proposed to the Secretary of War has not yet received his sanction I do not think it proper it can not with propriety be inserted in the regulations which you are preparing.
          You must It will therefore be necessary to leave blanks to be filled up hereafter—
          Major Tousarde—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 25 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            N York Febr. 25th. 1800—

          I have received Your two letters of the twentieth instant have been received.
          Neither remarks on the price of the wood contracted for I had not the smallest intention of finding fault with the part you had acted in the business—On the contrary I am well convinced that, as far as your agency was concerned that there  was due care exercised—I am still  however of opinion that the price is too high and that the Contractor might have ———— much more oeconomical ——.
          In the arrangement respecting wood I am well satisfied that as far as your agency was concerned there was due care exercised.
          I can only regret that the contractor should have been unable to procure more favorable terms,  and must still flatter myself that — any future supplies which may be found necessary wanted he will find it practicable — furnish at a lower price.
          I must adhere to the opinion that the allowances of fuel are quite liberal—The allowances to the British troops devise the in a much colder climate and where the price of wood is not so high as it is here as are  was much lower than it is here,  were not so great as those made to our troops—The men too live together in larger numbers than were contemplated by the allowances prescribed by the Secretary of War. From these circumstances  and from reflection on the subject I am induced to think that the regulations — the character of ——
          The regulations concerning barrack guards are not applicable to the guards which you speak of. Respecting —— these  guards your discretion will make such allowances as may be deemed necessary, having an eye to the general regulations of the War Department as a general guide.
          I have the most perfect confidence in your disposition to execute every duty—
          I thank you for the remarks relative to Brigade Inspector.
          Col. Smith—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Stille, 25 February 1800
From: Stille, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Jay 25th Feby 1800.

          I have the honor to send you inclosed the Note of the President of the Court Garrison Court Martial to me—convened for the Trial of Sergt. Hunter agreeably to your orders of the 21. Inst. I have directed the Coxwain of the Barge to wait for your orders whether it be your pleasure to forward the necessary evidence in this case to day, or wait till tomorrow—
          Having omitted it in my last communication to you, I take the liberty of expressing in this place, my wish that (provided it may not interfere with any arrangements you may have already made, or have in view) I may be continued at least for some time in the Command of this post—I shall spare no exertions to have the Garrison put & continued in the most compleat order—
          With the greatest respect, I am Sir your obt. Servt.

            J. Stille Capt. 2 Regt.
             A&E.
             Commg.

          Major Genl. Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Stille, 25 February 1800
From: Stille, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Jay 25th Feby 1800

          Inclosed I have the honor to transmit you the Acct. of Doctor Genet together with his letter to me accompanying it—you will indulge me in remarking, that it having been suggested to me, that his finances are low—the settlement of his Acct. as soon as circumstances may admit of it would be very acceptable to him—He is assiduous in his services and I believe well qualified in his profession—
          With the most profound Respect I am Sir your obt. Hle. Servt.

            James Stille Capt.
            2 Regt. A&E. Commg—

          Major Genl. Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus Graves, 25 February 1800
From: Graves, Rufus
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Exeter 25th. Feby 1800

          I this day received via Oxford your letter of the 15th. & 17th of Jany.
          The Paymaster of the 16 Regt at the arrival of the Paymaster General’s drafft was necessarily absent—I had a few days previous sent him to Portsmouth to receive four hhds. of  Uniform Clothing which had been shipped by the Agent of the war department to that post for the use of the 16 Regt. and to distribute the same to the recruiting parties in N. Hampshire  & Vermont, which were at that time entirely destitute of Uniform coats and almost so of Woolen overalls—
          But so soon as the letter arrived which contained the drafft I sent it to the Paymaster  and ordered him to return to Oxford by the way of Boston without loss of time, which he did, and brot the money to the amount of the drafft    and appropriated it as soon or sooner than was done in the other Regiments whose Paymasters   were on the ground—
          I have the honor to be with very great respect Sir your Obedient Sert.

            R Graves Lt Col. Com. 16th US Regt

          Major Genl. Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 25 February 1800
From: Eddins, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Dear Sir,
            Fort Jay 25th. Feby. 1800—

          Before I leave this Island I wish to interceed for a Young Man whom I enlisted in Virginia  by the name of I. M. Perrin, He has been very unhappy and discontented ever Since His enlistment, & I have often felt very considerable for his Situation, being informed by many very reputable Personages of his former Sphere of Life, which does not at all coroberate with the Present, He is well educated & posesses qualifications to render himself usefull to the Community; but for a Soldier, I can Answer with propriety he is not calculated, I have tried every measure with him, but inefectual; He seems totaly opposed to his situation, & I believe from misfortune or some other Cause, at times He is not perfectly himself—that I think an able Substitute would be much preferable, if Genl. Hamilton thinks proper—Again I find Since my enlisting him he is an Alien and not a Citizen of the United States; it was immediately after your General Orders were issued, & had not reached my hands, otherwise Should have refused him; But, from Pity & Compassion for the Young Man, I am Actuated to solicit you in his behalf; Your favor towards him will reinstate his happiness; & much Oblige Dear Sir Your Obedt. & Humle. Servt.

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


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 26 February 1800
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Newport 26th. Feby. 1800

          Lieut. Levingston, being on the sick list, I have given him leave to proceed to New York to consult his old Physician, and he wishes to obtain your consent to tarry untill, his recovery to health.
          Your granting him this request will not injur the service much, as there is two Officers with the Company at Fort Adams.
          Sir, I remain your huml. Servant.

            D. Jackson

          Major General A. Hamilton New-York


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Jacob Kingsbury, 26 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Kingsbury, Jacob

            Letter No. 13,
            Sir,
            New-York  26th. Feby. 1800

          Your Letter of the thirtieth Septr. was Received in Course And the delay in answering it was proceeded from Disposition to Comply with your Wishes of Absence As far as the Convenience of the service would Permit. I have now to Request that you will Be in Readiness to Return to Service by the first of April—at that time you Will Report yourself to me for further Orders—
          With great Consideration Am Sir Your Obdt. Servt.

            A. Hamilton

          Majr. Kingsbury


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Stille, 26 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Stille, James

            Sir,
            New York Feby. 26. 1800

          I have received your letter of yesterday and have at present no intention of removing you from the command of Fort Jay
          with true consideration I am Sir
           Captn. Stille


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Fergus, 26 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Fergus, John

            Sir,
            New York Febr. 26 1800

          The Secretary of War has just mentioned to me that he will speak with the Secretary of the Navy Treasury, and will endeavor to obtain the use of the Revenue Cutter for bringing your you and your   men to this place. Should orders therefore be received for the purpose by the commander of the vessel you will embark with your men—In the mean time you will put yourself in readiness—Upon your arrival here you will report yourself to the Adjutant General
           Lt. Fergus—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John H. Buell, 26 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Buell, John H.

            Sir,
            New York Feby.  26. 1800

          I have received your letter of January 25th should not Captain McClary have recovered his health by this time, you are at liberty to substitute Captain McClary Bissel as president to the General Court Martial. Lieutt. Dwight has arrived here and I have directed him to proceed to the Union Brigade that he may be tried by a General Court Martial
          with true consideration &—
           Major Buell.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Richard Hunewell, 26 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hunewell, Richard

            Sir,
            New York Feby. 26. 1800

          Since Captain Jordan has received an appointment it will be needless to enquire his Character of Mr Thatcher. both he and Lieutt. Soper must be have with enjoy the privileges of their stations untill they shall behave in such a manner as may justify some public notice of their conduct unless you may think it expedient, should the relative rank of your officers not have been finally made known, to place them lower in the list.
          With true consideration &—
          Colonel Hunewell


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Rufus Graves, 26 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Graves, Rufus

            Sir,
            New York February 26th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the 25th. Ultimo containing the reasons for the alterations in the relative Rank of the Officers of your regiment. They are such as have induced me to approve entirely of your arrangement with  the single alteration of placing Captain Ellery now 7th. as 6th. & Captain Green now 6th. as 7th Captain.
          with true consideration I am
           Colonel Graves


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Porter, 26 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Porter, Thomas

            Sir,
            New York Feby. 26th. 1800

          I have recd. your letter of Jany. 23d. 1800 informing me of your being delayed on the roads as an evidence against a person who had stole your trunk. I regret much your want of success in regaining your property. Not knowing where you are at present I have requested Mr. Pierre Van Cortlandt to forward you this letter on the receipt of which you will immediately inform me where you now are, and how soon you intend proceeding to Bennington—
          W—
           Lt. Porter—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 26 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bentley, William C.

            Sir,
            New York February 26. 1800

          Yours of December the 26th. has been received and on the 13. of last month I wrote to the Secretary of War urging the acceptance of your account, to which not having as yet received an answer, I have this day again written to him on the same subject
          with true consideration &c
           Colonel Bentley


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Callender Irvine, 27 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Irvine, Callender

            Sir,
            New York Febr. 27. 1800

          I have received a letter from your Father in which he informs me that you are in bad health, and requests that you may be indulged with leave of absence for a few months longer. This I cheerfully — assent to, hoping that it may be the mean of restoring you to health, and of — enabling you to return to the Service.
          You will therefore consider yourself as having liberty to be absent untill your indisposition is removed, reporting to me monthly your situation the state of your health, and your place of residence—
           Captain Irvine


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 28 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            (To be Copied)
            Sir,
            NY. Febr. 28th. 1800

          I have received your letters of the fourth and fifth and seventh of January.
          The hurry of the moment prevented me from attending to the object of your letter of the fourth of January—I presume you have devised some arrangement with the advice of the Secretary of War to meet the event, and therefore I forbear at present to say any thing on the subject—Should this however not be the case you will inform me of it and I shall be ready to give you my advice.
          With respect to Major Craig the all Pay  allowance will certainly be made to Major Craig for performing the duties of Pay Master for the regt which he has been instructed to take charge of. It was my intention that the compensation contemplated in your instructions should be received by Major Craig as appurtenant to the duties which he was has been called upon to discharge.
          The course to be pursued with respect to Pay and Muster rolls is this—They are to be transmitted from the Paymasters of Regiments and not from parts of regiments to the Deputy Pay Master General—The parts are to send their rolls to the Pay Master of the regiment himself—
          However this order was general; and I did not intend to interfere with an arrangement which, from local circumstances, you may have been lead to make with Lieut. Meminger—Should it be necessary to make an explanation to Mr. Meminger on the subject I am ready to do it.
          W—
          Caleb Swan P.M. General—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John Smith Brookes, 28 February 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Brookes, John Smith

            Sir:
            N York Febr. 28th. 1800

          Your letter of the fifteenth of January a containing the melancholy intelligence of the death of your brother reached this city during my absence, which prevented me from adopting measures to evince my respect regard for his memory. Enclosed you have a General Order which has been issued on the occasion, and which appeared to me to be the most proper method of testifying the esteem for the the consideration esteem in which I held the military character of the deceased.
          Mr. John Smith Brooks Upper Marlbro, Maryland


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Samuel Eddins, 28 February 1800
From: Eddins, Samuel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Jay 28th. Feby. 1800

          I received your kind favor of the 20th. Inst. and humbly thank you for your indulgence granting me a furlough to go Virginia, but the pay of my Men not coming on for the Months of Octor. Novr. & Decemr. has prevented my absence from Fort Jay, my having made advances to my Soldiers, find it nescessary my presence Should be when the pay arrives, which is daily expected, has Occasioned me to tarry, tho’ very anxious to be on my journey, having some business to do in Philadelphia, which will detain me several days & fearful the time allowed me by Genl. Hamilton will not be sufficient for me to accomplish my Business & return being limited to the first of April, I wish to Solicit a longer time from the Genl. before I leave this place, as I have a Numr. of different Counties to visit after I get there—Capt Still inform’d me last evening that you were much surprised a Soldier belonging to Capt. Freemans Compy. by the name of Van’erp being released from under Guard without a trial, I am fearful Genl. Hamilton has forgot the Circumstance, therefore take the liberty to remind him of the particulars at Genl Hamiltons own House in Broadway; I mentioned to you that such a Man was under Guard on the Day of the funeral procession of Genl. Washington & on our firing in the morning agreeable to Orders, the hawlyards of the Flag gave way & I had not a Man on the Island who could go aloft to the spindle & Reef them again except this Van’erp, & had to send to the Guard House for his assistance, on his arrival to undertake the Business which He thought dangerous I was inclined to promise that if He would go up & accomplish the Business I wou’d apply to Genl. H—— for pardon for him knowing I had no right to order him He being a prisoner—You then told me I shou’d not be disapointed in obtaining pardon, it being on that particular Occasion, therefore directed me on my return to Fort Jay that He was pardoned & nothing but that Circumstance could have obtained it, from that principle I released him in presence of the Soldiery on this Island at the same time cautioning & informing them nothing but that of his exhertion & my interest could have prevented an ignomenous punishment for the like Offence—
          I am with Respect Sir Your Obedt Hble. Servt.

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


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Francis Gibson, 1 March 1800
From: Gibson, Francis
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Fort Mifflin 1st March 1800—

          I have to inform you of my arrival at this place on the 27th February—Lieut Memminger informed me that a letter from you directed to me had arrived here which he forwarded on to Carlisle—it must have passed me on the road as I have not received it. I have wrote to my Mother, to forward it to me at this place & expect it will arrive next post when I shall pay particular attention to its contents—
          with every consideration of esteem I have the honor to be your Obedt Servt.

            Francis Gibson Lieut
            2d Regt Art & Engs

          Major General Alexander Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 1 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Jackson, Daniel

            Sir:
            N York March 1st. 1800

          I have received your letter of the eighteenth of February. The subject of double rations has been matter of communication with the Department of war on the ground of general principles—
          Having done This I cannot being the case so I cannot with propriety interpose in a particular case in derogation from any general rule which may have been established by the Secretary of War relative to the point.
          Sir—
          Major Daniel Jackson—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 1 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir:
            NY. Feby March 1st. 1800

          I send you some accounts an account which have has been forwarded to me by Captain McClellen. The Court Martial of which the Captain attended sat in this place, and the facts which form the basis of the account are true.
          I send you likewise some accounts of Lieutenant Leonard, and you will do with direct with respect to them what shall seem to you proper.
          Proceedings of Courts Martial in capital cases have been transmitted to your Department, and some of them remain still to be decided on. In the mean time the persons condemned convicted are lying in prison—It is very desirable that cases of this nature should receive a speedy determination—
          Enclosed are recommendations which have been sent me by General Wilkinson, and also Proceedings of a Court Martial which sat at Fort Jay
          W—
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McLeod, 1 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McLeod, James

            Sir,
            NY. Febr. 20th. March 1st. 1800

          I have received your letter of the twentieth of January, and forwarded it with such observations as appeared to be proper to the Secretary of the Navy—
          W—
          Mr. James McLeod—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James Miller, 1 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Miller, James

            Sir,
            N York Feby 29. March 1st. 1800—

          It is my intention to order Captain Huger from Fort Moultrie to this place—you will make the necessary arrangements for the transportation of him and his men—The best method, if there be no danger in it, will be by water—You will be pleased to inform me of the plan which you may adopt for the purpose previously to my giving orders—
          Enclosed is a return of The company under the command of Captain Huger consists of Ninety men
          Jas Miller Er.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Eddins, 1 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Eddins, Samuel

            Sir,
            New York February 28. March 1st. 1800

          I have received your letter of yesterday and from the reasons stated therein extend your furlough until the first of May next. I did not on Captain Stille’s communication respecting the release of Van’erp recollect our conversation & my directions to you on the subject  You will therefore inform Captain Still that Van’erp’s release was perfectly correct
          with true consideration &c
          Capn. Eddins.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Butler, 1 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Butler, Thomas

            Sir,
            New York Feby. 28th March 1st 1800

          I have received your letter dated February 24th You are at liberty immediately to order Lieutenant Campbell Smith to join his Regiment
          with true consideration I am Sir Your obed Servt.
          Colonel Butler to be director at Carlisle


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Henry Glen, 1 March 1800
From: Glen, Henry
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Genll. Hamilton.
            Dear Sir
            Philadelphia 1th. March 1800.

          I have a Son who is now a Lieut. in the Service of the United States and by your orders on the recruiting Service in the State of Vermont. He was some time since at the Southward and is Expected to return to the Natchez again this Spring. But the Country does not suit his Constitution and he is Solicitous of some Appointment in the Staff Department by which he can be permitted to remain in the States he has served as an Aid de Camp to General Wilkinson and has Talents and Capacity adequate to the discharge of the Duties of that Appointment—If he could be appointed at One of the aids to the Commander in Chief or a Brigade Major or a Deputy to the Adjutant General or to any other Office in the Staff I would Vouch for his abilities his Industry & Integrity I take the Liberty to Inclose General Wilkinsons Letter to me Brought by my Son last Fall when he Returnd. After an absence of two years—Permit me Sir to Solicit your Attention to this Subject if you can Render a Favour of this Kind to my Son it will be acknowledged with Gratitute as a favor to an old Servant of the publick to your old Friend and Very Humble Servant—

            Henry Glen

            P S. as my Son wishes to learn from me what can be done for him on this Subject I shall thank you for an Answer as Soon as Conveniently may be

          His Excellency Alxr. Hamilton Esqre.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 3 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Jackson, Daniel

            (To be Copied)
            Sir,
            NY. March 3rd. 1800.

          I have received your letter of the seventeenth of February with it’s enclosure.
          The proceedings of the Court Martial in the case of James Barrons will be considered as void, his offence being of a capital nature—You will have him brought before any General Court Martial which may be now sitting at Fort Independence, or which may hereafter sit there in your vicinity—
          I agree with you that the Court did wrong in finding Frederick Remington guilty of a breach of the second Article of the sixth section of the Rules of War—But as the charge against this person being is general, and there being are sections in the Articles Rules of War, which pun define and punish the his Offence, you will ratify the sentence decision It is my opinion therefore that you may ratify the sentence of the Court and consider that part of the sentence it which relates to finds the particular a Article of which there prisoner guilty of a the breach of a particular article as surplusage
           Major Jackson


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Josias Carvel Hall, 3 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hall, Josias Carvel

            Sir,
            N York March 3rd. 1800

          I have received your letter of the seventh of February.
          The National legislature having taken the subject of recruiting into under their consideration I   have no communications, at present, to make respecting it thought proper to postpone defer till the event shall be known any further communication on that subject
          with true considertn &
           Cl. Hall


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Peter Faulkner, 3 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Faulkner, Peter

            (To be Copied)
            Sir,
            N York March 3rd. 1800

          I have received your letter of the twenty fifth of February—
          Your claims will have had, in the final adjustment of the relative rank of the regiment, all the weight which can be given to them consistently with a due respect to the pretensions of other Officers
           Capn. Faulker


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Samuel Mackay, 3 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Mackay, Samuel

            (To be Copied)
            Sir,
            NY. March 3rd. 1800

          I have received your letter of the eleventh of February—
          It does not appear to me that your receiving half pay from the Gov British government will — give rise to any difficulty during the present situation of things between the two countries. These
          The circumstances which you mention at the close of your letter do not constitute you a citizen, and therefore do not entitle you to hold real estate. But in New York there are laws which empower Aliens to hold real property—These laws, however, are on the point of expiring—
          I have instructed Col. Rice with respect to the other objects of your letter—
           Capt. MacKay—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Walter K. Cole, 3 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Cole, Walter K.

            (To be Copied)
            Sir,
            NY. March 3. 1800

          I have received your letter of the 25th. of February, and regret that circumstances should occur to lead you render it necessary for you to abandon relinquish the service—You will be pleased to signify your wish to the Commandant of your regiment that it may come thro’ him to me, and go from me to the Sey of War—
          This is the regular course in such cases—
           Captn Cole—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Hezekiah Bissell, 3 March 1800
From: Bissell, Hezekiah
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Niagara March 3d. 1800

          In conformity to instructions which Major Rivardi has received, authorizing him to appoint a Q Master to this Post, I have the honor to acquaint you, that he, on the 1st. Inst. granted that appointment to me. I hope it will not be deemed incompatible with the duties of my Profession, & that I shall be allowed the usual compensation. I must apologize for troubling you with this, but beg that you will inform me, whether I can with propriety proceed on this Duty. I have the honor to be Sir with very great Respect yr. Obdt. Sert.

            Hezh. W. Bissell. S.M.

          Major Genl. Hamilton—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 3 March 1800
From: McHenry, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            War department 3d March 1800.

          I have to acknowledge the receipt of two letters from you dated the 25th. two the 26 and one of the 27 of February Ulto.
          The circumstances stated relative to Captain Bowmans pretensions to rank first Captain in the Eleventh regiment of Infantry readily induce me to give my sanction to his being so placed in the arrangement
          It would be perfectly agreeable to me that the Troops had their Chaplains but there are objections which I am inclined to think will procrastinate the appointments, and possible events which may render them as far as the new Regiments are concerned unnecessary. I shall however see if any thing can be done with propriety in the case. Mr. Hill has strong pretensions and meets my approbation.
          I have written to the Purveyor to admit and pay the charge for Eagles purchased by Colonel Bentley, considering them as part of the Cockade.
          The President accepts Doctor Finleys resignation
          I shall transmit the Accounts to the Accountant of the Department inclosed in your letter of the 26 and as far as depends upon me facilitate their settlement—
          I am Sir with great respect Your obed servant

            James McHenry

          Major General Hamilton


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Caleb Swan, 4 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Swan, Caleb

            Sir,
            NY. March 4th. 1800

          You will transmit, to the order of Major Freeman of the first regiment of Artillerists, bounty money for a full company. This Officer is now at Fort Johnston in South Carolina
          You will inform me of the arrangement which you make may take for the purpose—Major Freeman is now at Fort Johnston in S. Carolina. He is instructed to — appoint provisorily and subject to the approbation of the Secr. of War some person to act as Pay Master and Clothier to the recruiting Service.
           C Swan Eqr.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Constant Freeman, 4 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Freeman, Constant, Jr.

            Sir,
            New York March 4th. 1800

          I recur to your letter of the first of August 1799. I have directed to Capt Huger out of all the men of the second Regt. of Artillerists in Georgia & South Carolina to form a complete company and to proceed with them and all the Officers of that Regiment to New York leaving the surplus of the men subject to your orders. This surplus you will incorporate with your batalion. If as is probable some of the men are not fit for the service, they ought to be reported to General Pinckney in order to a discharge. And I also shall be glad of a description of their situation to be enabled to judge — whether there has been any misconduct in the recruiting Officers.
          I have desired the Pay Master General and the Superintendant of Military Stores to furnish to your order bounty money & cloathing for a complete company. I wish you to appoint provisorily and subject to the approbation of the Secy of War an Officer of your batalion as Agent for receiving and issuing upon your orders the bounty money & cloathing. He will have a compensation
          You will report the person to me. Inclosed are four copies of recruiting Instructions one filled as a model. You must take an arrangements with the contractors for supplying Rations Quarters fuel straw and Stationary for the recruiting service fixing (not more than three) upon stations which have heretofore been rendezvouses for recruiting. Your field may contract Georgia South & North Carolina.
          Lt. Towles has I presume joined you before this and General Pinckney has no doubt apprised you that he had exchanged Littlefields company for that of McClellan.
          With great consideration I am Sir Yr Obed Ser
          Major Freeman


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

            Sir
            New York March 4th.  1800

          I have the honor to enclose to you Dr. Finley’s letter of resignation—omitted by accident to be sent on a former occasion
          With—
          Secy. of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Freeman, 4 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Freeman, Thomas

            Sir,
            New York March 4th 1800

          I have received your letter dated Feby. 28th with and thank you for the inclosed plan of the Fort at Loftus’s heights and I regret much the cause which that delayed you from writing to me on the subject before answering my letter on that subject. As General Wilkinson is so soon expected at Philadelphia it will be proper for you to wait his arrival.
          with true considern &c

            Major Thos. Freeman Esqr.


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Read, 4 March 1800
From: Read, James (d. 1813)
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Fort Jay, March 4, 1800

          I have received yours of ye 1st. inst. and agreeably to your request have seen J. Valentine a private soldier of Captn. Eddins’s company. From what he says and from what I can learn of Captn Eddins himself  I am ready to believe that Valentine did command a company during ye American revolution. I am informed also that he has a Wife and a number of children in Virginia. The Man is blind of an eye, is afflicted with a strangury is subject to ye gout and appears from his age to be a fit object for discharge.
          I have informed ye commanding officer of ye company to which J. M. Perrin belongs that you have no objection to his discharge provided he procures an able substitute
          I am very respectfully your obt. servt

            James Read
            Captn 2d Regt A&E comg. in ye H. of NY.

            Fort Jay March 4th. 1800


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Jackson, 5 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Jackson, Daniel

            Sir
            New York March 5th. 1800

          I send you enclosed the letter of appointment for Dr. Hunnewell—The letter enclosing it to me has this paragraph “A regular appointment for Oliver Hubbard as Surgeon’s mate to the Second Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers cannot be made at this juncture.”
          With con—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Henry Glen, 5 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Glen, Henry

            Dr. Sir,
            N York March 5th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the first instant, and shall be happy in an opportunity to to promote your wishes with respect to your son, should any vacancy — in the staff present itself to which your son he can be appointed consistent with the rules of service, you may  rest assured I shall not be unmindful of him  should whenever an opportunity shall occur of doing it consistently with the rules of service.
          With great esteem —
          Honle Mr. Glen


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 5 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            NY. Fe March 5th. 1800

          Inclosed to you The enclosed certificate has just been handed to me by the widow of a soldier lately deceased.
          It was sent to the The Regimental Pay Master General, who returned it with this answer, that the widow must —— administer before she can be entitled to receive the money declines acting upon it untill there is a regular administration This is certainly true but a no doubt correct in point of law, but a rigid adherence to the rule would will render it impossible for poor women to receive obtain small sums of the kind, as the expence of administering would must exceed the amount to be recovered. The United States will, doubtless, be liable to any future administration, but it is a question which the liberality of the government will decide whether it be not better to run this risque than to keep poor widows out of small sums that may have been due to their husbands—
          I would thank you to make known to me your pleasure on this point.
           S of War


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 5 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Bentley, William C.

            Sir,
            NY. March 5th. 1800

          The S of War informs me that he has instructed the Purveyor to admit the charge of Eagles presented by you
          Col. Bentley


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to William S. Smith, 5 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Smith, William Stephens

            Sir,
            NY. March 5th. 1800

          The S of War has just informed me that the President accepts Dr. Finleys resignation—You will inform Dr. Finley accordingly—
           Col. Smith


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from James Miller, 5 March 1800
From: Miller, James
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Philada March 5—1800

          I only recd your favor of the 1st. inst this day—Agreeably therto I have the honor to inform you that I think the mode of conveyance by Water from Fort Moultrie to New york can be attended with but little or no danger & I shall to morrow write to Mr. Crafts Esqr. Chas. Town South Carolina to procure the necesary transportation of Captn Huger & his Men as soon as he receives instructions from you to embark—I sometime ago wrote to Griffith J McCree Esqr Wilmington North Carolina to furnish Lt. Furges with the — means of transportation from thence to Alexanda. Virga as soon as the — detachment is ready—I have the honor to be Sir Your very Hl Sr

            Jas Miller
            Agt. Qr Mr Genl

            I have forwarded Clothing &ca. for Capt Huger to Mr Crafts so that they must be acquainted with each other—


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from John F. Hamtramck, 5 March 1800
From: Hamtramck, John F.
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir
            Pitts Burgh—March the 5th. 1800

          I have the honor to enclose you a Copy of my last Communications to General Wilkinson
          I have the honor to be Sir with Very great Respect your Most Obedient and Very humble Servent

            J F Hamtramck

          Major Gen. Hamilton


Title: To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel Jackson, 6 March 1800
From: Jackson, Daniel
To: Hamilton, Alexander

            Sir,
            Newport March 6th. 1800

          I have received yours of the 19th. and 25th. February. I enclose you a letter received from Capt. Stoddard and Capt. Henry, which they wish me to communicate, and a copy of my orders on the Agent to the Contractor at this place, which he informs me shall be complied with, and the article of Vinegar be delivered, till he hears from the Contractors: however if the General orders of last year is binding of this on the Contractors of this year, the appointment of some person here, by the Commanding General to make the necessary purchases agreeably to a stipulation in the Contract, in case of a failure or deficiency of provisions, no difficulty will occur in the issues of fresh meat, and other articles to which we are entitled.
          I am very respectfully Sir Your obedient Servant.

            D. Jackson

          Major Genl. Hamilton.


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden, 6 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Ogden, Aaron

            Sir,
            N York March 6th. 1800

          The following is an extract  of a letter which I have just received from the Secretary of War.
          “The circumstances stated relative to Captain Bowman’s pretensions to rank first Captain in the 11th regiment of Infantry readily induce me to give my sanction to his being so placed in the arrangement.” You will alter the arrangement accordingly.
          With great consideration I am, Sir, yr. obt Srt.

            A Hamilton

           Col. Ogden—


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

            Sir,
            N York March 6. 1800.

          I enclose some letters in recommendation of Mr. Van Renselaer as a Lieutenant in the corps of Artillerists & Engineers—You will perceive that the letters come from persons of respectability—By what I have learnt in other modes the young Gentleman is perfectly probably worthy of the post which he sollicits.
          S of War—


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Theodore Meminger, 6 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Meminger, Theodore

            Sir,
            N.Y. March 6th. 1800

          I have recd. your Letter of Decr. 11th. ’99—and have directed a Court Martial to be convened for the Trial of the prisoners at Fort Mifflin.
          Your observations with regard to Robert Brown have been communicated to the Secy. of War, that being the only way in which I could interfere, his Sentence having been made known to the President.
          With c—
          Lt. Meminger


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, 7 [March] 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: McHenry, James

            Sir,
            New York Feby. March 7. 1800

          I have the honor to send you the drawings and Uniform agreeably to the plan heretofore submitted for your approbation, with the — alteration in the Musician’s Coats — worsted lace with frogs, instead —
          with great —
           Secretary of War.

            P.S. A Letter from Richard Colonel Hunnewell of the 23. Feby. mentions that  Mr David I Waters does not accept — of the appointment of Cadet


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to John F. Hamtramck, 7 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Hamtramck, John F.

            Dr Sir,
            New York March 7th. 1800.

          I am not certain whether I have or not answered your letter of the 25 of December. It is my opinion that your ordinary residence will be at Pittsburgh that you may have the immediate charge of the more Northern Posts, and be a medium of communication, between Genl. Wilkinson and myself.
          Your Suggestion as to a Brevet has not been unnoticed. It is impossible for me to say any thing as to the success.
          Yrs, truly with esteem—
          Coll. Hamtramck


Title: From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Brock, 7 March 1800
From: Hamilton, Alexander
To: Brock, Joseph

            Sir,
            N York March 7th. 1800

          I have received your letter of the twenty fourth of December with it’s enclosure.
          It belongs to General Pinckney to order Courts Martial in the District which he commands. To that Officer therefore you will address yourself—
          The deficiency of Clothing has not failed to be supplied from the want of frequent and pressing remonstrances—I trust, in the your — distress, I trust, have has, before this, been supplied relieved.
          W—
          Capt. Brock—