John Bryant
63 documents
Return of Military Stores, Certificates, and Cash
John Bryant sends to Samuel Hodgdon a letter that encloses a return of military stores, certificates, and cash.
Bryant-Mason-Smith Family PapersSettlement of Pay
Has gone into debt due to lack of subsistance, requests pay via Mr. Bryant. Soldiers request pay as well.
Bryant-Mason-Smith Family PapersBryant announces the birth of his son to Knox
Letter, Bryant informs Knox of the birth of his son.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Lack of Money
Money owed workmen, uneasy situation due to lack of funds to pay for labor. Requests money.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Vouchers Enclosed
Vouchers for money expended at Post and accounts and receipts of Abel Frost as requested by Secretary of War.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Shipment to Chauncey Whittlesea
Bryant has sent five hundred portfires [?] to Chauncey Whittlesea in Middletown to be boxed up and sent on to Hodgdon in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Ordnance & Stores, Etc.
Along with the return of ordnance and stores, Bryant notes that he has carriages for three pounders that are not finished and must be inserted on the next return.He hopes that the five chests of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Ordnance
Bryant has three carriages for ten-pounders just finished which will be inserted in the next return.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pistols Have Been Sent
The pistols have been put on the boat and will be sent from Middletown by land to New Haven.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay Rolls and Muster Roll
Updates on accounts kept by Bryant for Company in Springfield, location of accounts in military stores.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Completing the Carriages
The ten carriages for three-pounders are not finished for want of iron for the wheels. Bryant has sent to New York for iron and has been expecting it for some time. He has sent to Boston for six tons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon with Carriages in Need of Repair
Bryant has sent on the cannon and carriages to Chauncey Whittlesley to be transported to Hodgdon in Philadelphia despite the carriages' want of repair. He describes the repairs that are needed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon to be Transported to Hodgdon
The cannon with their carriages will be loaded onto the boats and addressed to Chauncey Whittlesley at Middletown to be transported to Samuel Hodgdon at Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Another Well is Needed
Bryant stresses that another well is needed since currently there is only one that is too far from the shops and barracks to be convenient. Another well is needed also in case of fire.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A House for Mr. Ames & His Family
Bryant informs Hodgdon that he can do nothing about repairing a house for the use of Mr. Ames, the Superintendent of the Armourers at Springfield, until he receives orders from him. The house …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return for June and an Update on the Carriage Works
Bryant sent return for the month of June along with his vouchers and receipts to the War Office, and provides another report on the work being done by the carriage works. Discussed method and quality …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Return for July and the Progress on the Gun Carriages
The letter encloses a return for ordnance and stores for July, and the vouchers for stores delivered. Bryant hoped the work on the 6 pound carriages would be finished but three blacksmiths and three …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Repair of the Armorer's Shop
Bryant informs Hodgdon that he felt he could not take the carpenters and wheelwrights from carriage work because he would hinder the blacksmiths; Bryant expects he will be censured by Hodgdon and the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Purchase of Land
Bryant informs Hogdon he received a letter from the Secretary of War directing him to determine what quantity of land is necessary to maintain the public business in Springfield. He will write the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Progress of Howitzer Carriages, Pay for Workmen, and the Digging of Another Well
Bryant informs Hodgdon of the completion of almost all the six-pound howitzer carriages and requests additional money with which to pay the workmen. Bryant also reiterates the need for another well …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Guns and the Progress on the Gun Carriages
Enclosed in the letter is a return for ordnance and stores for June 1795. Bryant found a significant amount of extra gun parts in perfect condition. The gun carriages are nearly all complete and …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
