Jonathan Dayton
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Pay Claim
Capt. Jonathan Dayton discusses his claim for pay
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Mistake in the delivery of notes
Jonathan Dayton, writing at request of his father General Dayton, notes that Howell made a mistake in his depreciation of the notes. He cites the Continental and New Jersey scales of depreciation.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Missing payments
Payment of interest on notes was not included in list given to Treasurer.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Application of a widow for settlement
Discusses the application of a widow of an officer for the settlement of his accounts for service in the New Jersey Line during the Revolutionary War
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Saddles for Dragoons
Agreeable to Dayton's request, Capt. John Stake examined the saddles offered for sale at the tavern by Mr. Williamson. He found them of good quality and well adapted for use by dragoons. They are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lieutenant Little's Power of Attorney
Enclosed is the Power of Attorney given by Lt. Little of the levies to Dayton. Howell is asked to place this business in such a train that Dayton may be assured that the monies due him cannot be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of letter from Jonathan Dayton Esquire to Secretary of War regarding purchase of horseman's saddles
Dayton states that he and Captain Stake have examined the horseman's saddles and have found them to be of good quality and well adapted for the dragoon service. There are 14 saddles and he recommends …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Power of Attorney
Simmons authorized as attorney for Dayton, Dayton requested Simmons procure a U.S. note from the bank of New York.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Post Notes and Remittance of Money
Methods of payment addressed in detail. Post notes remit in lieu of branch bank notes.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Mrs. Pike's Receipts
Pike's receipts from expenses related to providing for five children. Power of attorney enclosed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Payment and an Advance
Dayton sends Hodgdon a bill of exchange and duplicate for $1500 from a Mr. Ludlow. Dayton requests an advance of half this sum, and comments that he will enter into a contract if necessary that …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Bills in Hodgdon's Favor Being Settled
Dayton mentions to Hodgdon,a letter from Israel Ludlow which informs him that the bills drawn in Hodgdon's favor for $1500 have been presented and paid. Dayton requests that Hodgdon discharge a draft …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Balance Due on Account of Bills
Dayton thanks Hodgdon for covering the cost of a post note for the balance due Dayton on account of his bills upon Israel Ludlow. He is returning the requisite receipts which were signed by Hodgdon.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)An act to ascertain and fix the military establishment of the United States.
Enacted into law standing outfit of dragoons, engineers, and artillerists. Describes in detail the governance and organization of this section of the military.
Dreer CollectionRegarding Claim of Samuel Hull for Pension
Forwards a letter regarding the claim of Samuel Hull, former soldier, whose application for a pension has apparently been suspended. Dayton asks to be informed what is needed to complete the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claims of the Poor Soldier Mentioned Therein
Dayton refers to the inquiry made in the enclosed letter because he hopes that the claims of the poor soldier mentioned therein will be addressed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)A Bill for $1000 Drawn on Hodgdon, Etc.
Dayton sent to the cashier of the Bank of the United States a bill for $1000 drawn on Hodgdon as agent of the Quartermaster Department. Since he wants to draw on the bill, Dayton asks Hodgdon to have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wintering of troops stationed in New Jersey
Senator Dayton corresponds with McHenry on the wintering of troops stationed in New Jersey, requesting that a new contract for the supplying of rations be immediately drawn up for Dayton's brother, …
James McHenry Papers
