1From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel William Brent, 2 January 1778 (Washington Papers)
You are to proceed to Wms Burg as expeditiously as you possibly can. You will apply to His Excelly the Governor & the Honorable The Council & take their advice on the most speedy mode for apprehending the Deserters from the Regt to which you belong—A return of which You have with you. You will also apply for the residue of the men to Complete the Regt previous to It’s March from Willms...
2From Thomas Jefferson to William Brent, 20 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The departure of mr Harvie for Europe within a day or two, will leave the office of my private secretary again vacant. a continuance of the same sentiments with respect to yourself, induces a repetition of the offer , under the possibility that the reasons on your part for declining it may not continue. I shall willingly admit every accomodation which may reconcile the few duties it will...
3From Thomas Jefferson to William Brent, 8 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson salutes Capt. Brent & asks the favor of him to inform him whether the Commission of the peace for Washington county is not near expiring? who are at present acting magistrates? whether any new ones are wanting? and whom he could recommend? DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.