Henry Gaither
38 documents
French expedition against Spanish Florida
Major Henry Gaither, commander of the federal troops in Georgia, writes the Secretary of War. Writes that the French are on an expedition against the Spanish Floridas, and have the support of the …
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Clothing Needed for the Soldiers of this State, Etc.
Among a number of other topics, Gaither expresses his disappointment that the hundred suits of clothing he expected to be on the sloop "William" were not there. He will soon need clothing for all the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing has Saved the Lives of Many Soldiers
Lt. Col. Henry Gaither informs the Commissary of Military Stores that the shipment of clothing, arms, and accoutrement was timely in its arrival since it probably saved the lives of many soldiers. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges Against Captain Eaton, Etc.
Gaither observes that the soldiers are healthy and living in peace and friendship with their Indian neighbors but that is not true of the officers' relations with each other. He wants a copy of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Contingent Expenses Applied to Public Use
Gaither discusses the use of his own money for public purposes for which he hopes to be compensated by the United States.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Perfect State of Peace & Friendship with the Indians, Etc.
Gaither assures Hodgdon that he is in a perfect state of peace and friendship with the Indians and has the honor of being in command of the frontier. Enclosed is a return of the clothing needed in his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Receipts to Substantiate the Charges in Gaithers account
Gaither says that the receipts that Simmons wants to substantiate charges in his account are in a book that cannot be conveyed to Simmons. He notes that every necessary proof has been submitted to …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to Thomas Lee, Fort Wilkinson
Gaither paid $1235.35 to Thomas L. Lee, the amount of the accounts listed showing cash advances to officers.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Notification of 4th Regiment Returns Sent & Orders Received
Gaither's surgeon's mate plans to leave the service as soon as a replacement can be found. His unit is now part of the Fourth Regiment and he hopes a surgeon or mate from that regiment will replace …
John Adams Papers
