Michael Kalteisen
49 documents
Visions of Mutiny, Etc.
Kalteisen expresses his distress at the failure of the United States to provide even the most essential supplies and he has no money to provide them himself. The quality of the provisions that have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lack of Provisions at Charleston
Capt. Kalteisen expresses his distress to Howell at the failure of the War Office to provide funds and provisions for the troops at Charleston. Many of the provisions that have been sent are of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lack of Pay for Soldiers, Etc.
Among many other concerns, Kalteisen expresses his anxiety at not receiving any communications from General Knox, Hodgdon, or anyone else in the War Office. He has been most attentive in writing both …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Kaltiesen's Pay for August, September & December
Constant Freeman, from Georgia, has been in Charleston with Capt. Joseph Dickens and has mustered Kalteisen's company. Freeman paid Kalteisen for October and November last but would not pay for August …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delay of Orders to Capt. Kalteisen
Capt Kelteisen expresses his distress to Howell at not having received orders and having no money to supply the troops. Desertions and a diminished ability to attract recruits have resulted. .
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Captain Kalteisen forwards October's muster rolls to Joseph Howell. Kalteisen also laments that at Charleston his detachment has no commissary, no money, and no ability to contract for supplies.
Michael Kalteisen CollectionUpdates on Accounts
Encloses receipt rolls and receipts for the pay of officers and soldiers and seeks to know when the bounty of fourteen dollars for recruits commences.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Muster Roll with details and enclosure
Letter, discusses muster and pay rolls for June and July which he is transmitting, as well as a duplicate of his letter of the twenty third of July.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Insertion of Names to Muster and Pay Rolls
Letter, encloses a pay roll for March and a muster and pay roll for April and May; mentions that recruiting and contingent accounts will follow.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Assurances of Proper Account and Receipt Submission
Letter, mentions arrival of Dr. Gillasspy and discusses his account for subsistence.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Want of Medicines that are Necessary but not in the Chest
The medicine chest sent with Captain Strong arrived, as has the clothing. Doctor Dalcho will write separately to state which medicines are needed but were not in the chest.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The duty of this post is considerable...
Captain Kalteisen discusses his many burdonsome responsibilities at Fort Johnson and advises Hodgdon that he has been sick and absent from his post so he cannot be blamed for any mistakes that were …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Soldiers Wear Only Rotten Rags, Etc.
In addition to enclosing the returns of ordnance stores and clothing, Kateisen stresses the urgency of the need for coats, hats, vests, and linen overalls at Fort Johnston. The soldiers have nothing …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sheep Skins, Bunting, & Six-Pound Field Pieces
Kalteisen requests the following; sheep skins for sponge staffs, bunting for a new set of colors for the garrison and the boat, six pound field pieces.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Returns of Stores and Items Needed
Enclosed annual account of stores, includes supplies required. Has not been able to see Governor for approval of Hodgdon's order. Specific request for clothing to "prevent the soldiers from …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Questions Training of Men without Proper Equipment; Refers to Federal and State Jurisdiction of Stores
News from Governor Vanderhost: he does not feel that he has authority to disarm the militia at the present crisis. Vanderhost is concerned with Hodgdon's order. Claims he cannot tell what brass field …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Pay matters and a discharged soldier
Notification that he has paid his troops. Sends receipt, muster, and pay rolls with his explanatory notes concerning Patrick Hymes, Major Freeman, and Charles Murphy. Encloses the discharge of Michael …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)My Request for Field Pieces, Etc.
The Governor responded to the request for field pieces by reporting that militia had them and he did not wish to disarm them. Kalteisen notes that he has a few stands of arms but they are in need of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Receipts
Letter, discusses enclosed receipt roll and receipts; thanks him for procuring the money due him by Lieutenant Cox.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Accounts, Request for Advance
Letter, discusses account current, which he has enclosed; seeks advance for his services in recruiting.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Articles Wanted at Fort Johnson
In addition to enclosing the ordnance and military stores and clothing returns, Kalteisen requests the following; bunting for garrison and boat colors, dressed sheep skins for sponge staffs, two …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay roll
Gives possible reasons why a pay roll sent to Simmons did not arrive in Simmons' office. Sends duplicate pay roll. Cited in Simmons to Kalteisen, 08/30/1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Pay of troops at Fort Johnson
Acknowledges receipt of receipt rolls and pay for the men at Fort Johnson
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
