Lewis Tousard
81 documents
Picture of Duplessis
Presents Knox with a picture of the late Colonel Mauduit du Plessis, commissioned by Comte de Fernan Nunez, the Spanish Ambassador to France.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Uneasy for the Money in the Hands of Dr. William Lawton
Tousard addresses Simmons' worries regarding the large sum of money in the possession of Dr. Lawton. Lawton has admitted that he lost a pocketbook containing $350.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Some Men Now Having Five Months Pay Due Them
Tousard discusses his concerns about compensation of the officers and men and stresses the urgency of paying them in a timely manner. Some have not been paid in five months.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money for Dayton's Recruiting Service
Horatio Dayton has been ordered to Governors Island but will continue recruiting so he can complete Captain Thompson's Company. Dayton has asked for money for the recruiting service so Simmons is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Help Wanted: Clerk to Assist
Tousard warns that an officer who is charged with recording the proceedings of the Council and conducting correspondence with Simmons would have little time to learn the duties of an Artillerist and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Court Martial to Investigate the Charges Against Capt. Kalteisen
Lewis Tousard notes that a Court of Inquiry does not have the same authority as a Court Martial but its findings will be presented to the Court Martial. He observes that Cox has had a month to prepare …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Court Martial Defence
In response to Cox's charges against him, Captain Kalteisen has requested a Court Martial to investigate his conduct. A Court of Inquiry brought the charges against Cox that were read during parade …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Lewis Tousard.
The account current of Lewis Tousard, Major in the Artillery and Engineers, that shows an error in his favor of $6.96.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Lewis Tousard
Tousard finds in his account a mistake in his favor of $6.96.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Acknowledges Letter, Receipt of Needed Items
Acknowledges receipt of letter, arrived via schooner Weymouth, Captain Stevens, addressed to James Manning, forwarded to the quartermaster of the corps. Requested items which were delivered yesterday. …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Accounting for the Money in the Hands of Doctor Lawton
Captain Fleming has communicated to Tousard the uneasiness Simmons feels about the sum put in the hands of Doctor William Lawton. Lawton was asked to account for the money and the sum he subsequently …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Influence of Court Martial Results and Details on Service History of Deserter
Pay for Thomas Edwards to be withheld pending result of court martial. James Hambleton deserted from frigate, other details regarding his service.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Receipts, Request for Pay via Lieut. George Ross
Enclosed Muster and pay rolls for the garrison of artillerists and engineers at Fort Mifflin. Request for bounty owed troops.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Claim of Thomas Edwards with Extract from Letter of Pardon
Extract from War Office pertained to the recommendation to the President of the United States for a pardon of Thomas Edward. The resolve of Edwards status in his court martial led to the current …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Certifies Amounts of Live Oak at Fort Mifflin
Reports prices for pieces of live oak to mount guns at Fort Mifflin.
Lewis Tousard LetterbookUpdates on Soldiers Pay Due to Desertion
Soldiers given up or captured as deserters had pay suspended. Parker and Edwards to receive court martial.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Status of Pay, and Court Martial Punishment
Tousard recounted the status of John Tate, appointed a nurse on the request of Dod. Lynch. Enclosed copy of order that appointed Tate to his current capacity. Charles Wilson served time for his …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Sickness in Philadelphia and Newport
Tousard encloses his account of pay and forage and petitions for an advance. He shares information about illnesses in Newport, and expresses concern for those in Philadelphia. The illness discussed is …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Return of Clothing and Military Stores
Return of clothing and military stores wanted for a Detachment under the Command of Major Lewis Tousard of the Artillerists & Engineers
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRequests Instructions and Regulations for Mr. Mentges at Fort Mifflin
Appeals to higher authority to obtain a more specific delineation of responsibilities between himself as commandment and agent Mr. Mentges. Questions fortifications on Mud Island and the appointment …
Lewis Tousard LetterbookRegarding defense of Newport Rhode Island
Tousard gives impressions on defense of Newport Rhode Island.
Letters and Papers Received (Irregular Series) of the Office of the Chief of Engineers, 1789-1831. (RG77) (M417)
