Cornelius Sedam
19 documents
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Clothing & Military Stores
Clothing and military stores received and in good order; are much better than any which came to hand before. Music coats not yet arrived.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Clothing & Equipage
Hodgdon has informed Sedam that the clothing and equipage are ready and wants to know when they should be sent on. Sedam thinks that the matter should rest for a few days since he will be in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Tents for Captain Cornelius Sedam's Men
Sedam has built a temporary of barracks of boards until the tents he needs for 100 men are sent on. Hodgdon is asked to have a small marquee made for which Sedam will pay the balance if it costs more …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Ten More Tents
Since the engineer is tearing down the barracks at the fort and will build new ones, the troops are forced to encamp with only ten common tents. Sedam will need ten more tents to keep all the men …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Sedam's Pay
Sedam asks Hodgdon to send on his pay with Major Kersey.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Request for Pay of Soldiers to Avoid Desertion
Enclosed muster roll for November, requested pay as troops are in much need of the money and Sedam believed they might desert if pay is not received. He cited the fact that the "laboring men" receive …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Request for Check Carried by Col. Fish for Balance Due Muster Roll
Requested answer on mistake in pay rolls that Sedam discovered and previously reported to Howell, but did not receive a reply. Sedam believed that his original letter must have been misdirected or …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Recruitment difficulties
Cornelius Sedam laments the difficulty of recruiting when the men do not receive their pay. In a subsequent memo, accountant Howell says the recruits were paid and would have been paid on time if …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
More Blankets Are Needed!
The clothing and arms have arrived on board the sloop "Banger" but there must have been a mistake because there are no blankets, bayonet scabbards, or gun slings. Blankets in particular are needed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Men Without Tents
Captain Cornelius Sedam, 1st Sub Legion, has received orders to march to New York but neither he nor his men have tents so Hodgdon should please send them forward.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Long Coat & Cocked Hat, Etc.
Sedam expresses his wish for a new uniform that includes a long coat and cocked hat which he feels will be suitable for new recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Hose & Bale of Military Stores
By the Amboy Stag boat came a hose and a bale of military stores and all appeared to be in good order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Enclosed Receipt Rolls, Request to Travel to Philadelphia
Notification of receipts enclosed and of prize money received from Mr. D. Alue. P. S. Request to travel to Philadelphia to close accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Enclosed Muster Rolls for Aug and Sept.
Sedam sends the muster rolls for August and September, and states he will be obliged should Howell send the pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Clothing Sent By Way of Amboy, Etc.
Sedam is happy that the the articles he requested are due. He has sent the clothing, including four boxes and one hogshead, by way of Amboy. If there are watch coats in store, he asks Hodgdon to send …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Chests of Arms Sent from West Point
Sedam announces that Captain Fleming has been sent from West Point with 35 chests of arms to be transported via Amboy. He laments that he is unable to stop the weather from getting cold so Fleming's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Arms & Clothing
Sedam has received the arms and clothing by the sloop Philadelphia, Capt. Bond, Master.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
1500 Stand of Arms to Philadelphia
Captain Sedam notifies Hodgdon that Captain Houdin has sent him 1500 stand of arms which will be forwarded to Hodgdon in Philadelphia by way of Amboy.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
