David Ames
96 documents
Work Done in the Armorer's Shop
Enclosed is a return of the work done in the armorer's shop at Springfield for the month of March 1790.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Work at the Springfield Armory
The Master Armorer has arrived at Springfield and wants to be accommodated with one of the public houses for his family. Ames wants to know if their armory work should imitate the French or the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Waiting for Mr. Hodgdon
Ames accepts his appointment as Superintendent of the Public Armory at Springfield. However, when he travelled to Springfield to receive his instructions from Samuel Hodgdon, Hodgdon was not there so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tools and materials for Springfield armory
David Ames, Superintendent of the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts, explains in detail the tools and materials needed for the armory and the costs thereof.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Situation at Springfield
Writing in code, Ames provides a detailed explanation of the current situation at the Public Armory at Springfield as well as a list of wanted articles that includes the cost of each article.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Tools & Materials, Etc.
Ames complains at length about the fact that he has written Hodgdon often but has gotten very few replies. Captain Bryant has turned the armory over to him. He has 15-16 men working there and he has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Repairing the Rotten Armory, Etc.
Among many concerns, Ames complains that he has had no response to his letters from Hodgdon. Captain Bryant has turned over the armory at Springfield to him and he has made the necessary repairs so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Increasing the Number of Apprentices, Etc.
Among other matters, Ames inquires as to whether a minor who has engaged himself as an apprentice in the public service can be taken away by any person who comes forward as his guardian. The number of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accomodations & Clothing for Workmen, Etc.
Ames observes that the workmen are opposed to living in barracks since they believe they deserve better lodging than that which is fit only for soldiers. Suitable lodging should be provided for them …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Acceptance of the Superintendency
Ames accepts his appointment as Superintendent of the Public Armory at Springfield but cannot proceed to that place until he receives orders to do so. He asks Hodgdon to send his orders to the Post …
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.Receipt of Samuel Lewis for use of Springfield Armory
Ames received $2712 for use of armory at Springfield, Massachusetts.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payroll and Account of the Armorers Employed at Springfield
Ames discusses the settlement of his accounts and inquires as to how he should contract with the workers at the armory in the future.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Error relative to the Pay of Jonathan Packard
Upon examinationm, Ames cannot find the error in the pay of Jonathan Packard that Simmons discusses in his recent letter and lists Packard's times of service and the pay he received. He suspects that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Sundry Financial Papers
Ames requests money if accounts are to be settled. Methods for paying men discussed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Supplies for the Armory and Pay for the Workmen
Ames pleads for supplies sufficient to enable him to carry on the business of the Armory and asks for the money necessary to pay the colliers, the workmen, and others.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Safe Delivery of Ames' Accounts
Ames expresses his anxiety regarding the safe delivery of his accounts and asks Simmons to confirm delivery by return post.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of the Articles at Springfield Armory for February 1796
Return of the articles received expended and on hand at Springfield Armory for the month of Febuary, 1796.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Return of articles received and expended; work done at Springfield Massachusetts armory
Return of articles received and expended at Springfield Massachusetts armory. Includes return of work done in armorer's shop.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Return of articles at Springfield Massachusetts
Return of articles received, expended, and on hand.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Return of Articles at Springfield Armory for March 1796
Return of articles received, expended, and on hand at Springfield Armory for the month of March 1796.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Return of Articles at Springfield Armory for April 1796
"Return of articles received, expended, and on hand at Springfield Armory for the month of April 96."
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Return for November & December 1795
Ames transmits his return of the articles received, expended, and on hand from November 1795 through December 1795. Included is a return of the work done at the armory's shop during that time.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Request for additional money
Requests balance due on last estimate and $850 for expenses present month
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
