From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Porter, Seymour Renick, and John Wilson, 18 November 1799
To Thomas Porter, Seymour Renick, and John Wilson, 18 November 1799
NY. Nr 18. 99
Sir,
I have heretofore written to you directing you to repair to Benington in Vermont for the purpose of being employd. in the recruiting service—Supposing that my letter may have miscarried I now repeat the order. Upon your Arrival at Bennington you will report yourself to Major Bewell and take his directions
W—
Lts. Wilson, Rannix, & Porter
(Df, in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).