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John Copp to Alexander Hamilton, September 1, 1778
[ White Plains, New York ] September 1, 1778 . Requests Hamilton’s intercession to prevent Copp’s discharge from service.
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Letters to Alexander Hamilton
B. 1755 · D. 1804
Alexander Hamilton was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795 under the presidency of George Washington. He also founded America's first political party, the Federalist Party, in 1791.
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Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette to Alexander Hamilton, September 1, 1778
A Yorktown 1 [Rhode Island] ce 1er Septembre 1778 Ne suis je pas bien malheureux, cher colonel, on me pousse pour aller à boston, on me chasse de Rhode island,…
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Cornet Larkin Dorsey to Alexander Hamilton, September 4, 1778
[ September 4, 1778 ]. Resigns his commission.
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James McHenry to Alexander Hamilton, September 21, 1778
[Fredericksburg, New York, September 21, 1778] Sir, In order to get rid of your present accumulations you will be pleased to take the pills agreeable to the directions; and to…
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William Malcom to Alexander Hamilton, September 24, 1778
[ West Point, September 24, 1778 . On September 25, 1778, Hamilton wrote to Malcom : “I received your letter of yesterday.� Letter not found. ]
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Henry Knox to Alexander Hamilton, October 12, 1778
[ Fredericksburg, New York ] October 12, 1778 . States desire of Captain-Lieutenant Daniel Gano, Second Continental Artillery, to resign.
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Charles Pettit to Alexander Hamilton, October 16, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 16, 1778 . Describes “Preparations made and making for the Building of Barracks on Hudson’s River.�
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Goose Van Schaick to Alexander Hamilton, November 3, 1778
[ November 3, 1778 . On November 4, 1778, Hamilton wrote to Van Schaick : “I have received your favour of Yesterday.� Letter not found .]
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Alexander McDougall to Alexander Hamilton, November 4, 1778
[ Near Milford, Connecticut, November 4, 1778 . On November 8, 1778, Hamilton wrote to McDougall: “I have received your favor of the 4th.� Letter not found .]
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Charles Armand to Alexander Hamilton, November 5, 1778
[ Near Fredericksburg, New York ] November 5, 1778 . Needs equipment and money with which to pay troops. Asks for certificate of service from Washington.
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Jeremiah Wadsworth to Alexander Hamilton, November 20, 1778
Camp Fredg [New York] Novr 20th: 1778 Sir. I will be at Hd. Quarters tomorrow morning & take his Excys directions—have no doubt, I shall be able to prevent any…
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Richard Kidder Meade to Alexander Hamilton, November 21, 1778
Col Blands Quarters Sharon [Connecticut] near 8 oClock at night [November 21, 1778] Dr. Hamilton, I arrived here a few minutes after four Oclock, when I immediately agreeably to the…
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John Laurens to Alexander Hamilton, December 5, 1778
[Philadelphia, December 5, 1778] My Dear Hamilton: You have seen, and by this time considered, General Lee’s infamous publication. 1 I have collected some hints for an answer; but I…
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James McHenry to Alexander Hamilton, December 6, 1778
[ Paramus, New Jersey, December 6, 1778 . “… desire Colo. Harrison to write to Genl. Greene on the subject of his Letter respecting a change of ground for hutting.…
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Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von Steuben to Alexander Hamilton, December 6, 1778
[ Philadelphia, December 6, 1778 . On December 19, 1778, Hamilton wrote to von Steuben : “I snatch a hasty moment My Dear Baron to acknowledge the receipt of yr.…
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Louis Le Bègue Du Portail to Alexander Hamilton, January 1, 1779
Louis Le Bègue Du Portail expresses his readiness to serve in South Carolina but hesitates to request the assignment directly. He asks Alexander Hamilton to recommend to General Washington that he be sent to the southern theater. The letter reflects Du Portail’s desire to contribute without overstepping his position.
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Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette to Alexander Hamilton, January 8, 1779
[Boston, January 8, 1779] Mons. Nevile 2 allant en france, mon cher hamilton, j’espere que vous ne Negligeres pas cette occasion de m’ecrire. Le soin qu’on prendra de votre lettre…
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Thomas-Antoine, chevalier de Mauduit du Plessis to Alexander Hamilton, January 11, 1779
January 11, 1779. Requests Hamilton to send papers containing “Les Signes en Chiffres.�
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Chevalier de la Neuville to Alexander Hamilton, February 17, 1779
[ February 17, 1779. On March 11, 1779, Hamilton wrote to La Neuville : “I have received the honor of your letter of the 17th of february.â€� Letter not found.…
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Nathanael Greene to Alexander Hamilton, February 23, 1779
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] February 23, 1779 . States that the work on “batteaux� will be continued in case it is decided to revive expedition against Canada.
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Susanna Livingston to Alexander Hamilton, March 14, 1779
[March 14, 1779] Sir The fond desire we all feel to be indulged with a sight of those who are dear to us, after a long detachment from them, has…
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Louis Le Bègue Du Portail to Alexander Hamilton, March 20, 1779
Philadelphia, March 20, 1779. Cannot obtain boats and other equipment needed to make a survey of Delaware River.
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Thomas Randall to Alexander Hamilton, May 11, 1779
Thomas Randall writes to Alexander Hamilton in 1779 requesting an honorable discharge from military service. He seeks formal release from his duties during the ongoing Revolutionary War.
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Lachlan McIntosh to Alexander Hamilton, May 14, 1779
Lachlan McIntosh requests Alexander Hamilton to convene a court of inquiry to investigate his own actions and those of Colonel George Morgan. He seeks official scrutiny to address questions about their conduct during military operations. This reflects ongoing tensions and disputes among Continental Army officers in 1779.