John Jacob Rivardi
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Receipt of John Rivardi for payment as temporary engineer
Rivardi received $250 on account as temporary engineer at Norfolk, Virginia.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to Rivardi for expenses as temporary engineer
Rivardi received $200 from Howell as contingent or extra expenses as temporary engineer.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to John Jacob Rivardi for expenses as temporary engineer
Rivardi received $250 on account of compensation of personal expenses as temporary engineer
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request for Monthly Stoppages of Pay to Balance Debt to United States
Rivardi owes $420 to the United States. He would like to have $25 held back from each paycheck and credited towards that debt.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Forwarded Accounts of Rations and Wood Per Request of Sec. of War
Discussed reimbursement and accounts for rations,wood, and forage. Enclosed accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Drawing Pay for the Current Month
In order to make up the balance he owes the United States, Rivardi has omitted his name from recent payrolls. However, the state of his affairs will require him to draw pay for the current month,.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Conflict between Col. Rochefontaine and his officers
Major J. J. Ulrich Rivardi informs McHenry of a conflict between Col. Rochefontaine and his officers and strongly recommends a court of inquiry to investigate rather than a court martial, for the …
James McHenry PapersTenuous Situation of the Post at Detroit
Major Rivardi provides an assessment of the situation at Detroit with the British, Spanish, and Indians all vying for influence as the American forces attempt to hold their ground while isolated from …
Robert Oliver PapersHogsheads Forwarded to Designated Posts
Hogsheads have been forwarded for the posts at Detroit, Mackinac, Niagara, and others. Blankets have been received but no watchcoats which probably indicates an error in the mark. At Mackinac and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clarification on Muster and Pay Rolls for the Garrison at Niagara
Rivardi enclosed muster and pay roll, noting his pay stoppage as approved by Mr. Swan.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Account of Major Rivardi
Rivardi is concerned about the $400 debit charged to his account but would rather be charged with that large sum than to be suspected of a deliberate omission. He is sure that the receipts he has on …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster and Pay Rolls for Niagara
Rivardi encloses muster and pay rolls for the garrison at Niagara. The men need to be paid, especially those who have been discharged. Rivardi asks for the current price of rations.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mistaken Returns to be Submitted
Rivardi indicates a mistaken exchange of returns on stores submitted by the doctor of the garrison at Niagara.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter for Major Buell, Etc.
Enclosed is a letter for Major [John] Buell who has not yet transmitted to Rivardi the money he drew on Buell's order. Nor does he have the due bill from Col. O'Hara which Simmons had sent him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information Respecting McDonnel, Etc.
Rivardi expresses his gratitude for the information regarding McDonell but he had already been released for want of evidence.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Impatient Unpaid Troops
Our troops are very impatient to receive their pay, especially since they have heard from discharged soldiers that the western army has been paid through May 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Finding a Paymaster, Etc.
Capt. Bruff declines having anything more to do with paying the troops unless he receives the compensation allowed to paymasters. This causes some uneasiness since there is no other officer at Niagara …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses for Quarters and Portage
Rivardi has been advised by Mr. and Mrs. McClallen that his expenses for portage and quarters will not be allowed although he still hopes to be reimbursed since the amount he charged was not …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
