David Ames
96 documents
Account of Ebleser Williams
Ames requests a copy of Ebleser Williams's account so it can be settled.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Work Done in the Armourer's Shop at Springfield
Return of work done in the Armourer's shop at Springfield, Massachusetts from November 1st 1796 to January 1st 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Need for More Stocks, Etc.
Ames wants the stocks forwarded as soon as possible since many on hand are so unfit for use that the stockers might not have enough to complete the month's work. Ames has written to General Lincoln …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Send the the Remainder of the Iron Before the River Freezes
The iron received from Philadelphia will not be sufficient to last until the river opens in the Spring so the remainder should be forwarded before the river freezes this Fall.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of All the Articles of Stock and Tools at Springfield
Return of all the articles of stock and tools expended and on hand at the Public Armoury in Springfield, Massachusetts to the 5th of January 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Responding to Warm Weather by Working on Muskets
Ames transmits a return of the work done at the Armorer's shop at Springfield for the month of June. Since the weather is becoming warm and the work over the fire disagreeable, he suggests that they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Asking Manning About the Muskets
General Lincoln says that the muskets he charged to Mr. Minning or Manning, were seen at the stage house where the passengers went to warm themselves while waiting for the boat. Ames assumes that they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Want of Assistant Armorers
Amidst a discussion of other matters, Ames notes that he needs more assistant armorers who understand the mechanical arts, have respect for economy and industry, and have good morals. Mr. Forbes has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Urgent Need for Gun Stocks
Ames repeats his request for gun stocks asserting that without a new supply, either stocking must soon stop or he will be forced to produce stocks that are not fit for service. He does not know what …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unable to Find More Stocks Fit for Use, Etc.
Enclosed is the January return of the work done at the armorer's shop at Springfield. Unless he can obtain more stocks, Ames feels that he will only have enough work to last up to March 15th. The ones …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplying Meat, Drink, Clothing, & Medicine, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of supply and accounting matters, Ames want to know whether the clothing for the apprentices is to be considered articles for the use of the factory procured by Colonel Williams. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sending Gun Stocks & Iron When the River Opens
So many of the gun stocks on hand are unfit for use that replacements should be sent from either New York or Philadelphia at the earliest opportunity. There are no seasoned ones currently in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Selling the Useless Barrels, Etc.
Captain Bryant has mentioned the propriety of cleaning the French arms in the stores and it would be more convenient to do it now rather than later. Colonel Larett [?] from Plymouth County has offered …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Responsibility for Clothing Apprentices, Etc.
Ames inquires as to whether clothing for the apprentices is to be considered articles for the factory and therefore to be procured by Colonel Williams or is it his duty to procure it agreeable to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Reasons for Failing to Submit a June Return
Ames will not submit a return for June because the men's time has been taken up in assisting Mr. Nicholson in proving, repairing, and mending arms that failed in operation but were deemed fit for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Providing Stocks Fit for Use
The deficiency in the return of the work done at the Springfield armory during April is due to the lack of stocks fit for use. Whoever is charged with forwarding the stocks should do so with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Producing New Files, Etc.
The iron and stocks have come to hand but there are 25 less stocks than expected and 152 are knotty or cracked and unfit for use. Ames mentioned to the Secretary of War that a file cutter should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ice Has Prevented Making the Usual Number of Arms
It has been so cold in Springfield that the wheels at the armory could not be cleared of ice before 11am. Because of the severe frost drying up the water, the usual number of arms could not be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
