James Mentges
11 documents

What Shall I Do With the Horses?
12/15/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMentges want to know what he should do with the horses that must be disposed of by the following day.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
The Coming March
09/25/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMentges discusses preparations for the coming march.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Spirit of the Jersey Blues
09/30/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMentges extols the spirit of the Jersey Blues who cannot wait to put themselves under the command of the President but they need canteens, knapsacks, and axes before they can march.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request for Additional Articles
10/09/1794 Letter SignedMentges informs Hodgdon that, in addition to the common tents already requested, there are a number of other articles, herein listed, that will also be needed for the 500 men at Trenton. The Secretary …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Loss of Faithful Clerks, Etc.
10/05/1794 Letter SignedMentges laments the loss of Hodgdon's clerks to the yellow fever but is grateful that Hodgdon's family remains in good health. He asks that more blankets be forwarded along with camp kettles, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Holsters & Cartouche Boxes for the Cavalry at Trenton
09/18/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMentges discusses necessary articles for the dragoons and the cavalry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Don't Sell the Strong Bay Horse
12/17/1794 Letter SignedIf Hodgdon plans to sell all the public horses, Mentges asks that he keep the strong bay horse which should be a serviceable mount for him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing to the Troops
11/02/1794 Autograph Letter SignedSince the Commander in Chief has appointed Captain Gamble to replace the clothing for the troops, Mentges has delivered to him the order he received from Hodgdon when in Philadelphia. He apoligizes …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles Needed for a Journey
10/16/1794 Autograph Letter SignedSince Mentges will be taking a number of papers with him, he asks for a good portmanteau, two blankets, a horseman's sword and belt, and some small blank books. These articles will be returned when he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
A Deficiency of Tents
10/09/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMentges reports a deficiency of tents at Trenton and asks that more be forwarded immediately along with the other articles already requested. Mr Hunt's agent reports a deficiency in horse tents and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Unable at Present to Make a Full Settlement
08/22/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMentges is unable at the present time to make a full settlement but should be able to do so soon. In the meantime, he makes a partial payment of fifty dollars for which a receipt should be given to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
