James Bruff
44 documents
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Muster rolls and lack of pay
Sends his muster rolls. Desires to know why no money has been sent for the pay of his company. Mentions that his soldiers are "uneasy" and "troublesome."
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Information on Muster Roll of Recruits
Bruff sends to the War Office his muster roll of the Army recruits he has enlisted, explaining that two are confined for debt and two absent without leave, but still suspected of being in the area. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Bruff Writing Hodgdon about Supplies to Finish the Fort and Supply his Troops
The letter discusses returns, equipment and supplies received at the fort; it is important that the fort be completed, so to that end storage must be completed, ordnance and military apparatuses must …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Vouchers and recruits
Explains the reason he has not sent in his vouchers for money he has disbursed. Gives the number of his recruits and notes that most have received their bounties.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Payment to Charles Selleck for Charter of Sloop on Lake Ontario
Informs McHenry that he has written a bill for payment to Charles Selleck for charter of Sloop employed to transport detachment of troops and baggage from Oswego to Niagara.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Pay and recruiting matters in Bruff's company
Pay matters for his company, including his muster and pay rolls, his receipt rolls, and his vouchers for monies disbursed. Also mentions his methods of recruiting for his company. Cited in Bruff to …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Pay and other matters at Fort Niagara
Sends muster and pay rolls. Mentions that he has received no pay for the garrison since May. Discusses preference for bank notes over bills. Mentions a detachment suffering from want of clothing. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Captain James Bruff report from Fort Niagara
Discussed his muster roll and shifts of detachments at Fort Niagara. Mentioned returned deserters and musicians. Enlistments due to expire soon. Discussed problem of soldiers deserting to Canada and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Bill of Exchange for Charles Selleck
Bill of exchange for $280 to Charles Selleck for the charter of his sloop to transport troops, signed by John Bruff. Endorsed on back.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Affairs at Fort Niagara
Report from Fort Niagara on pay and other affairs of the garrison, including the need for improving a road through Indian (Six Nations) lands, an expected dinner with Indian chiefs, state and costs of …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Transport of Clothing for Troops at Niagara
Outlines packaging of items to prevent theft and damage by water.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And -
Report on financial matters at Fort Niagara New York
Sends his "account current" with explanation of certain items, including the entertainment of visitors to the fort. Mentions visits of British officers. Entertainment of visitors has been worthwhile …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Report on financial matters at Fort Niagara
Captain Bruff sends a receipt and his muster, pay, and receipt rolls. Mentions soldiers reenlisting, detachments marching to Detroit, and expiration of the enlistments of the artillerymen. Explains …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Report on financial matters at Fort Niagara
Sends muster, pay, and receipt rolls. Mentions a detachment marching to Detroit, soldier's clothing and shoes, procuring firewood, the reenlistment of a soldier, discharge of 10 soldiers, and receipt …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Report on financial matters at Fort Niagara
Sends his muster and pay rolls. Explains the reasons why he thinks some of his soldiers are entitled to extra pay. Complains of the delay in receiving pay and acknowledgement of his vouchers for …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Report on affairs at Fort Niagara
Forwards muster and pay rolls and his ration account. Explains his allotment of commands to officers, listing the units commanded by each. Mentions vouchers for bounty paid to recruits and mentions …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Report from Fort Niagara
Explains his receipt rolls and muster and pay rolls that he has sent to the War Office. Mentions detachment sent to Oswego. Mentions returned deserters. Explains his method of paying his troops. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Powder, Ball, and Lead to Meet Events, Etc.
In order to do the repairs and alterations to the works and barracks a horse will be needed in addition to a number of building materials. Five tons of powder with ball and lead may be necessary to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Powder, Ball, & Lead Needed to Meet Events, Etc.
In order to do the repairs and alterations to the works and barracks a horse will be needed in addition to a number of building materials. Five tons of powder with ball and lead may be necessary to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Pay Roll
Abstract of the pay roll of the troops at the garrison of Fort Niagara. Lists amounts of pay given to each officer's detachment.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
