Jonathan Cass
30 documents

Unbroken Crockery
12/26/1793 Autograph Letter SignedCass praises the bearer, Mr. Hamilton, for delivering his crockery with only one saucer and one plate broken. Based on this performance, he recommends Hamilton to Hodgdon for future employment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Defray Cass's Expenses
11/05/1793 Autograph Letter SignedCass was ordered from New Hampshire to Philadelphia to settle his recruiting accounts and join the army of Major General Wayne. Because of the [smallpox] contagion in Philadelphia which made the city …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
The Officers of the Legion Petition Congress for Land Grants
01/03/1795 LetterbookCass notifies Gilman that the officers of the Legion intend to petition Congress for a quantity of land. Cass justifies the officers' land claims by noting their political orientation as Federals.
Lewis Cass Papers.
Major Cass writes from Fort Hamilton
03/17/1796 LetterbookMajor Cass discusses Indian affairs with General Wilkinson.
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Describing Incidents of Horse Stealing and Threats of Violence
03/17/1796 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedMajor Cass is describing troubles among the Indians and the inhabitants. The Indians have stolen many horses. Some were returned as a result of imprisoning a Delaware Indian. The Indians have been …
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RE Individual Officers and Soldiers
04/30/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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RE Army Recruiting
10/18/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting.
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RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
11/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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Cited Document
07/26/1799 Cited letter or documentCited letter or document; cited in Simmons to Cass, 08/19/1799.
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Alarming Success of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania
11/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedCass informs Hamilton of his alarm at the success of the democratic, alias "disorganizing", party in the late election in Pennsylvania.
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Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
12/30/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
11/23/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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Organization of Individual Regiments
05/15/1800 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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Organization of Individual Regiments
05/09/1800 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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Organization of Individual Regiments
05/07/1800 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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Letter to the Accountant of the War Department
10/06/1800 DocumentLetter from Major Jonathan Cass to William Simmons, War Department Accountant. Major Cass is father to future prominent political figure, Lewis Cass. Citation only.
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Discharge of Edward Pearson for infirmity
07/29/1800 Document SignedWith regard to Edward Pearson, he is too old and inform to perform duty as a soldier, particularly on frontier. Asks therefore that he be permitted to report the War Office. He has served in the late …
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)- No image
Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
05/14/1800 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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Army Recruiting
03/22/1800 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting.
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Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers, Etc.
03/26/1800 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers and routine instructions and correspondence …
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Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers , Etc.
06/01/1800 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers and routine instructions and correspondence …
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