1To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel C. Brent, 16 July 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
Woodstock [ Virginia ] July 16, 1798 . “In a letter which I had the Honor of receiving from you, dated the 26th of Decemr 1793 … you did me the favor to assure me that … I might at all times consider myself as entitled to your good Offices, whenever they could be useful to me … and as I am desirous of obtaining an appointment under the Government at this time, you will give me leave therefore...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Daniel C. Brent, 2 February 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
City of Washington, February 2, 1799. “The following is nearly a correct copy of a letter which I wrote to you on the 16th of July 1798.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.