From Alexander Hamilton to William C. Bentley, 5 March 1800
To William C. Bentley, 5 March 1800
NY. March 5th. 1800
Sir,
The S of War informs me that he has instructed the Purveyor to admit the charge of Eagles presented by you
Col. Bentley
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).