Ebenezer Stevens
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Fortification at New York City
12/01/1794 Printed DocumentEbenezer Stevens, agent for erecting the fortifications at New York City, requests that Hamilton direct John Lamb (collector of customs for NYC) to make Stevens a further advance on account of the …
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What to Charge the Government for My Services
12/26/1798 Letter SignedStevens is at a loss as to what to charge the government for his services as agent and superintendent of all that is done in New York. He has given up his private business so he could attend to public …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
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Request for Money to Pay Contractors, Merchants, and Engineers
11/29/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentNone of the contractors, merchants, or engineers have been paid for their work on the fortifications in New York City. Stevens requested money to settle bills or some arrangement for Mr. Furman or …
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Recommend Me to be the Agent
12/18/1798 Autograph Letter SignedStevens insists that he be appointed the agent for laying out the money appropriated by the State of New York for its defense. He has a large a large family to provide for and if he not given this …
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Receipt for remittance regarding fortifications at New York
12/29/1798 Document SignedStevens remits receipt for remittance of $15,000 for fortifications of New York.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217) -
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Opinions on the Construction of Batteries to Protect New York City
06/14/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAll parties feel that building batteries at proposed location would not provide enough intimidation to deter enemies. It was suggested that construction of batteries on Governor's, Bedlow's and …
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Money Due Mr. Furman for the Completion of the Batteries
11/17/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFifty thousand dollars loaned by the Corporation for the repair and improvements of the fortification of New York was expended and Stevens request more money to complete the remaining tasks and …
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Method for Water Batteries or Coastways
11/08/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentStevens tested solidity of Batteries and found the Works are much stronger by the embrasures, proud of fortifications. Requests just payment for serving as Superintendent Agent for City of New York. …
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List of articles purchased by Ebenezer Stevens.
12/29/1798 DocumentDocument lists articles purchased by Ebenezer Stevens, Agent of War Department between the date of his appointment and 30 November 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Letter confirming shipment of military articles; and reference to Yellow Fever epidemic
09/13/1798 Letter SignedEbenezer Stevens confirmed shipment of military stores on board the Sloop Hercules. In writing to Samuel Hodgdon, Stevens notes that he is sorry to hear about the deplorable conditions as a result of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Instructions for a War Department agent
09/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledges receipt of Simmons' directions on how to keep and settle the accounts of the War Department and asks for instructions on how to request money from the department for paying government …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
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Guard Required for Recently Completed Batteries on Governor's Island
11/15/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentStevens noted that the troops on Governor's Island were in danger of deserting and were in want of clothing for the winter (3 had already deserted). Stevens suggested employing citizens to relieve the …
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Enclosed Law of New York State Regarding Fortifications
11/23/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentStevens to write "his Excellency" regarding money to pay off bills accrued building/repairs barracks and fortifications. Update on barracks on Governor's, Ellis, and Bedlows Islands. Stevens …
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Accounts and vouchers
12/06/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCover letter for his accounts and vouchers. Explains his reasons for making a particular charge in his accounts. Requests that Simmons remind the Secretary of War that Stevens is in need of a …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Account as agent of the War Department
08/29/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCover letter for sending in his accounts of disbursments as agent of the War Department in New York with his comments and explanations on the account.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Works project at Governor's Island
01/03/1799 LetterbookDescribes works project at Governor's Island, New York, fortified as part of an extensive coastal defense system. Includes articles needed to be purchased.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Wind Not Being Fair for the Packets to Sail, Etc.
04/13/1799 Letter SignedStevens has received the bill of lading of quartermaster's stores and forwarded it to Albany, He hopes Hodgdon has received the draft on the Secretary of State. Benjamin will proceed to Newport but …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
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Travel from Philadelphia to New York
11/08/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWrites that sister Lucy is desirous of returning home from Philadelphia and asks Hodgdon to find someone who may be coming to New York to accompany her. Says that any expenses may be charged to his …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Supplies at the Governor's Island fortifications
02/22/1799 LetterbookStatement by the New York Agent of the War Department on the supplies at the fortification at Governor's Island. Mentions muskets and bayonets.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Sundry returns from officers of artillerists and infantry
08/23/1799 LetterbookEncloses sundry returns from the officers of several regiments of artillerists and infantry. States that he will handle the distribution of coats and vests for artillerists, but requests that the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
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Sundry returns from General Hamilton
10/25/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses sundry returns from General Hamilton. Hamilton wishes particular attention be paid to Fort Niagara, which needs quarter master stores supplied without delay.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
