Joseph Williams
132 documents
Proposal to Procure Coals for the Armory
Hodgdon has admitted that he failed to close the contract for coals for the armory owing to the increase in cost. Williams declares that he has been contacted by a gentleman who will provide the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Probable Amount of Expenditures
Enclosed is Williams' estimate of the probable amount of expenditures on account of the Armory for September. A larger proportion of smaller bills would accommodate him better.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preference for Post Notes Instead of Checks
Since he has had no difficulty in obtaining cash for post notes, Williams expresses his preference for receiving post notes for his department rather than checks on the Bank of New York. He asks that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Post Notes May Have Been Stolen
The two thousand dollars, sent in four post notes of five hundred dollars each, should have come to hand if they were routed through Boston. Williams is apprensive that they may have been stolen and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay and Muster Rolls for Springfield Armorers
Williams sends the pay and muster rolls for the armorers, an estimate of expenditures, and a return of muskets and bayonets received from Mr. Ames.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Military Storekeeper and Paymaster, Springfield Armory, 1799-1859. (RG156)Patriots Quitting the Wheel of Government, Etc.
In addition to a discussion of business matters, Williams laments the resignation of men he considers Patriots from the central government, including Oliver Wolcott, Jr. from the post of Secretary of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)One-Story Building Recommended, Etc.
Williams has received from the Superintendent of the Armory the plans, and request for materials, for buildings he wants erected immediately. The Superintendent wants to erect two one-story shops with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muskets Arrived from Oxford, Etc.
Williams has received two thousand dollars in post notes on account of the Armory in the good old way. Sixteen loads of muskets and tents have arrived from Oxford.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Musket Stocks and Rolled Iron
The Superintendent of the Armory has drawn on Williams for five thousand musket stocks so he shall soon be in want of that article. He asks Hodgdon to ship that same number of well seasoned stocks to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mr. Lyman's Health is Critical, Etc.
Enclosed is an estimate of the expenditures of the Armory for November. Mr. Lyman's condition is critical and he is confined to his bed. Hodgdon's wishes for his improved health are gratefully …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mistake of One Thousand Dollars, Etc.
$1000 in post notes on account of the Armory have been received direct from the southward. Williams admits that Hodgdon's identification of a $1000 mistake is accurate. An error of such magnitude …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores to Fort Independence, Etc.
Williams has received the order to forward the military stores to Fort Independence at Boston which will be attended to. The sheet lead is not on hand. The lead he has on hand is in barns throughtout …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lyman is Dangerously Sick, Etc.
Williams will contact Major Buel to request a return of all articles wanted for recruits. A return of the articles from Oxford will soon be furnished if Williams' health allows it. Samuel Lyman is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter Citation
Cited in Williams to Hodgdon, 12/24/1800. Williams has received fifteen hundred dollars in post notes on account of the Armory. This is the first remittance on the estimate for November.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter Citation
Cited in Williams to Hodgdon, 12/24/1800. Enclosed is the return of clothing received of Jonathan Jackson belonging to the disbanded 15th Regiment. $1500 came to hand as expected and Williams hopes to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Large Wood Screws for Heel Plates of Muskets, Etc.
$1600 in post notes on account of the Armory have been received. Williams is disappointed that he has not been able to procure large wood screws suitable for heel plates for muskets in either Boston …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Keeping the Muskets in a Perfect State of Repair
Williams hopes no other fate has befallen the money sent to him by way of Boston. He believes that the muskets, bayonets, ramrods, and springs received from Oxford should be put in a state of repair. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Irregularities in the Handling of Mail
The Postmaster at Springfield tells Williams that letters are now distributed by the post office at Stratford agreeable to the intentions of the Postmaster General. Of course, those routed to Boston …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
