Ebenezer Stevens
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[Funeral Procession.]
12/29/1799 DocumentRules governing the funeral procession of George Washington.
Dreer Collection 
Want of Certain Documents Relative to My Account of Clothing
04/04/1800 Letter SignedEbenezer Stevens requests payment for clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Stille's Complaint About the Coats, Etc.
09/29/1800 Letter SignedThe letter to Governor Sargent will be forwarded by the "Indiana." Despite the complaint by Captain Stille respecting the coats, they were of the parcel made by Watsons and Stevens maintains that they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Statement of the Powder Purchased at New York.
05/01/1800 Copy of documentThis is the statement of the powder purchased at New York. Deliveries have been made to the following: Captain Frye on Governors Island; James Watson, Naval Agent; Captain Littlefield; Colonel Smith; …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Shot Deposited at Fort Jay, Etc.
04/09/1800 Letter SignedGordon explains that the shot can be deposited at Fort Jay on Governors Island. but since it belongs to the United States it should be kept separate from the state ammunition. Gordon talked to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settling Lieutenant Glen's Account, Etc.
09/02/1800 Letter SignedEnclosed is the draft on General Wilkinson for $650, being the amount of Lieutenant's Glen's draft in his favor which was drawn on his father, Henry Glen. The bill has been remitted to Daniel Hale at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of US Ordnance and New York Ordnance in New York City
10/10/1800 Document SignedA return of ordnance stores belonging to both the U.S. and the state of New York in the vicinity of New York City. Places of storage listed are Fort Jay, York Island, and "Arsenal," all belonging to …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Return of Sundry Clothing, Etc.
12/30/1800 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is a return of the sundry clothing of Captain Hueger's and Captain Irvin's companies and a return of thirty bell jacks for Captain Irvin's company. Those marked with lead ink can be furnished …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Procuring a Vessel Bound for New Orleans
04/01/1800 Letter SignedThere is only one vessel that may proceed to New Orleans but her owners are waiting on the decision of Congress relative to the drawback on goods. Several vessels will sail for Havanna soon so if …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Passage on the Schooner "Juliana," Etc.
04/11/1800 Letter SignedGordon has talked to the owner and captain of the schooner "Juliana'" bound for the port of New Orleans. He has agreed to provide passage for Hodgdon's friends. Each of them must pay fifty dollars and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Packet Forwarded Via Havanna
03/25/1800 Letter SignedThe packet for the matches has been forwarded via Havanna since an immediate conveyance to New Orleans was not immediately available. Stevens wrote Mr. Simmons and the Secretary of War relative to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
One or Two Instances of the Fever, Etc.
09/12/1800 Letter SignedIn addition to a discussion of accounting matters related to General Wilkinson and Rudolph Tellin [?], Stevens notes that only two instances of the fever have occurred and it appears to be healthy in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Moving the Military Stores to a State Arsenal, Etc.
04/14/1800 Letter SignedMilitary stores belonging to the United States are kept in a wooden building along with combustible articles for which the rent is $500 per annum. Stevens has obtained permission from the legislature …
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Measures to Having Accounts Passed
01/02/1800 Copy of documentStevens complains that his accounts are being scrutinized so closely causing him to correct minor irregularities that it is impracticable for him to attend to the business of his department.
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Letter to the Secretary of War
11/27/1800 DocumentLetter from Colonel Ebenezer Stevens, Agent for the War Department at New York, to Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War. Citation only.
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Letter from the Agent in New York
03/28/1800 Cited letter or documentLetter from Colonel Ebenezer Stevens, agent for the War Department in New York, to William Simmons, War Department accountant. Citation only.
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Fifty Pieces of Ordnance for Fort Jay, Etc.
09/24/1800 Autograph Letter SignedGovernor Sargent's trunk has been received. Stevens will ask Major Wadsworth to make a return. The State of New York has acknowledged its debt to the United States for the stores furnished for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Distress of the Mechanics at New York
01/23/1800 Letter SignedStevens draws attention to the fact that the mechanics employed in the defense of New York have not yet received the pay due them and asks Hamilton and Burr to intercede with the legislature on their …
Printed Versions 
Cool Weather Favorable for Escaping the Fever, Etc.
09/16/1800 Letter SignedStevens offers to send Governor Sargent's trunk to New Orleans by the vessel "Julian" which sails soon. Since the weather is cool, the prospects of escaping the fever this season. It is, however, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
