1To Alexander Hamilton from James Bennett, 28 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the Honr. to hold the appointment of a captain in the 12th. Regt of Infantry Commanded by Lt Col Smith. and am informd. that Mr Hutton a Gentleman from Renseller County was appointed 2nd. Major, and has declined, and Capt Funday is in nomination to fill the Vacancy—I flatter my self that some General prinsopals will be establishd. to settle the rank of the Officer before vacancies will...
2From Alexander Hamilton to James Bennett, 1 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 28th. Ulto. is received In answer I have to observe that the routine of promotion is not supposed to apply in the constitution of a new Regiment, nor till the organisation of it has been once Completed by the appointment and acceptance of the field Officers. But I have taken care to bring pretensions to the vacant Majority under the consideration of the Secy. of War. With...