James Mentges
11 documents
What Shall I Do With the Horses?
Mentges 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
Mentges discusses preparations for the coming march.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Spirit of the Jersey Blues
Mentges 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
Mentges 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.
Mentges 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
Mentges discusses necessary articles for the dragoons and the cavalry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Don't Sell the Strong Bay Horse
If 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
Since 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
Since 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
Mentges 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
Mentges 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)
