From Alexander Hamilton to Alexander Gibson, 22 May 1799
To Alexander Gibson, 22 May 1799
New York May 22, 1799
Sir,
You will immediately after the receipt of this put your self and the men under your command under the direction of Major Bradley who has been instructed to station himself at Staunton for the purpose of superintending the Recruiting service for the fourth Regiment
With great consideration I am Sir Yr. Obed St
Capt Gibson Staunton
(ADf, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).