David Hale
48 documents
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Muster and Pay Rolls
Muster and Pay rolls enclosed. Rewrites are due to new recruits mustered. Hale requested the cost of rations and also a contractor be assigned to his rations request.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Uncertainty on Payment of Troops that Deserted and Returned
Hale uncertain if John Cole and Joseph Cole should be paid for the time they were away from the military because of desertion.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Request for Method of Payment
Hale notified Simmons that Nicholas Smith deserted. Also requested information on what percentage of bounty should be paid to inlisted men in regards to the recently passed Act by Congress.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Recruiting Accounts Closed
By order of Maj. Toussard, Hale discontinued recruiting, accounts enclosed. Payment did not conform to Act of Congress, issued March 23rd.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Reasons for Delay in Transmission of Receipt Roll, Payment of Joseph Cole
Muster and Receipt rolls delayed due to the necessity of sending for Ebenezer Thompson's receipts. Updates on the payment and status of Joseph Cole and John Cole who were absent by desertion.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Reasons for Bounty Paid Months After Inlistment
Hale stated the reason for the several month span between inlistment and payment of bounty was to determine the fidelity of the men.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Notification of Payment
Hale notified Simmons of payment made to troops by his own initiative and account, Hale certain he would be reimbursed by War Department.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Enclosed Receipts
Receipt roll enclosed; notification of the desertion of Tristram Cole.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Submission of Accounts
Hale submits his accounts starting from May of 1795. He explains in the letter what he has included and omitted, and why. Despite a lack of vouchers, he includes his expenses for travel when …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Receipt for Shirt for Sergant Moss
Letter, encloses Sergeant Moses' receipt for one shirt.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217) -
Query on Payment of Deserter Captured by Enlisted Men
Hale sends his recruiting account, and hopes to pay the men their full bounties once mustered. He asks whether he should pay the full bounty on a deserter apprehended by men of the corps.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Clothing Necessary for Winter Consumption, Etc.
The Commandant has directed Hale to forward an estimate of clothing needed for the winter consumption of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. Hale emphasizes the plight of the men who need …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Settlement of Affairs for Cudworth
Due to regulations governing the disbursement of Mr. Cudworth's effects in the State of New York, Hale had to extend his stay. Hale discussed the laws prohibiting his return.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Request for Double Rations with Supporting Documentation
Hale supported his request for double rations, included certificate requested by Simmons. Discussed wording of Act pertaining to allocations of rations. Cited Lieut. Marschalk and Capt. Miller as …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Recount of Credits and Accounts at West Point
Hale summarized account information for Cudworth, Mr. Joseph Cr[annoh], David Clifford, and Mr. Nichols.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Receipt from War Department by hands of Nicholas Fish on account of recruiting service
Receipt for $250 from War Department by hands of Nicholas Fish on account of recruiting service.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217) -
Receipt Enclosed from Previous Account
Hale wished to settle previous account and therefore enclosed receipts from recruiting services so as to avoid being charged for public monies.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
McIntyre Annexed to Command of Lieut. Rowan at Oswego
Certificate of annexation and date of discharge for McIntyre enclosed. Dispute over pay recounted.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Errors in Accounts Current Discussed
Hale suggested two errors that could have occurred in accounts current. Hale was only credited with 10 recruits, not 11. This error created a miscalculation in the sum remit to Hale.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Enclosed Statement
Enclosed statement of Hale's recruiting account. Hale also returned account of Mrs. Nichols against Lieut. Cudworth. Due to the triffling nature of the dividend from the account Hale deferred it.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Copy of Accounts Enclosed
Copy of accounts enclosed, Hale remarked on the loss of the original accounts with vouchers and stated his account was balanced.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
