21To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 6 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your last letter to me, contained information of the Secretary of War’s determination to appoint only two Cadets to a Regiment, and requested me to Select out of the number that had been recommended, two proper characters for my Regiment; In my Answer to that letter, I named Mr Simmons & Mr Beale as proper Characters; A few hours before I wrote that letter, I received information, that which I...
22To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 18 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have lately received a letter from Capt Eddins of the 2nd. Regimt. of Artillerists and Engineers, on the Subject of Cadet Cary & Sergeant Hacket of his Company, who were lately arrested by the Civil Authority in Richmond, for rescuing a fugitive from justice. Capt Eddins expressed a Wish that they should be Ordered to join their Company; he speaks of having had a Conversation with you...
23To Alexander Hamilton from William C. Bentley, 26 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Agreeably to instruction from you, I have caused to be made Eagles & Cockades for my Regiment, and the accounts forwarded to Tench Francis Esqr. for payment; the Account for Eagles was yesterday returned to me; payment having been refused by Mr. Francis. Perhaps he is not apprized of Your having given instruction to provide them, I will thank you to write to him on the Subject. I shall direct...