1From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 13 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the twenty sixth of August has been delivered to me. The contents have been duly attended to, and the result when known will be communicated. I have just received your letter of the fifth of this month, and am satisfied with the explanation which that it contains. The desire which you express to cultivate harmony is highly praiseworthy, and I hope the present which the last — it...
2From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 30 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your several letters of the twenty fifth of September, and of the fourth, sixth and seventh of October have been duly received. I agree with you as to the advantage which would be derived to the Soldiers from the use of Hunting shirts but a change of the public arrangements with respect to Clothing would involve difficulty. there is an observation which has frequently occurred to me on this...
3From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 10 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, July 10, 1799. On August 17, 1799, Bentley wrote to Hamilton: “Yours of the 10 Ultimo … was received in proper time.” Letter not found. ] Bentley, a Virginian and a veteran of the American Revolution, was lieutenant colonel commandant of the Seventh Regiment of Infantry. He was stationed in Richmond, Virginia.
4From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 6 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is matter of regret to me that I have not as yet received a single line from you in answer to several letters which I have addressed to you, to the care of Col Carrington at Richmond. I take it for granted however that it has arisen solely from the unavoidable delay incident to our relative situations. I sent you some time since a plan for the division of Virginia into districts &...
5From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 22 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 8th. instant, and beg desire you will please to inform Mr. Thoms that I have forwarded his the recommendation in his favour to the Secy. of War the Navy, with my support— With. ( Df , in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). Acknowledges Bentley’s letter of May 8, 1800. Letter not found.
6From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 4 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The arrangement of the Company officers of your regiment has been confirmed by the Executive. I am informed by the Secretary of War that the Pay Master General did not intend to demand the new forms of Rolls as a preliminary to the payment of the troops, and that it is optional with the several Colonels to proceed upon the old forms as before those lately—— as far as relates to the past, will...
7From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 28 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the nineteenth of this month. You are informed that Some place in the vicinity of Augusta above the but above the falls of the Savannah is contemplated for the winter quarters of the fifth, sixth and seventh regiments. It is possible however that this arrangement may not be made executed. You will therefore draw your men to their Battallion Stations where, you...
8From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 31 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to inform you that in reply to yours of the 15th. instant, that the arrangement of relative rank which you report is established. You will act upon it accordingly— With great consideration &c— (Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
9From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 5 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the twentieth of October. The Secretary of War has been informed of the nomination of Mess Emerson Simmons and Beale as Cadets in your regiment, and has been requested to transmit them their appointments. Enclosed is a copy of a letter from the Secretary of war. With great considn ( Df , in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
10From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 10 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
The expence for fitting the hats will be defrayed by the Purveyor of Supplies (Tench Francis at Philadelphia) to whom an account must be sent certified by you—If any materials have been purchased on the public accounts vouchers of the Cost must accompany the Account. It is not determined by the Secy. of War how far the appointments of Cadets Shall at present proceed. But it will be agreeable...