Staats Morris
80 documents
Post Note for $160
Lt. Morris has received the letter of the 4th of October enclosing a post note for $160 for which he holds himself accountable.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Asheton's Receipt
Enclosed is Major Joseph Asheton's receipt for $831 which Howell had charged to Morris. Morris asks therefore that Howell destroy his receipt for this same amount.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delay in the Pay of Lieutenant Staats Morris
Lieutenant Morris expresses to Howell his distress at having not been paid for seventeen months, a delay that has so exhausted his feeble resources that he has been obliged to seek credit from the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Money to be Forwarded to Col. Fish
Morris can obtain money due him and his troops by way of a draft from Col. Fish in favor of Capt. Fleming.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Portion of Pay due Mrs. Roberts
Morris asks Simmons to ensure that Major Roberts' wife is receiving a portion of Roberts' monthly pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Payment Due Mrs. Roberts
Mrs. Roberts asked to the country by her husband Major Roberts to educate her children. Yet to receive payment which could become a source of embarrassment for her and Morris. All at his post are …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation for Muster Roll of Artillerists and Engineers
No documents exist that show the payment of Lieut. David Hale's recruits, therefore their information was omitted. Information on Major Roberts account requested.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Compensation
Morris requested compensation for the expenses accrued during his trip to New York to recover sums of money. Morris further explained it was not his duty fulfill the request by Freeman to recover the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Record of Enlistments and Information on Oliver Thornton
Morris received the money Simmons sent. He sends receipts for the bounty for enlisting two more recruits and the deposition of Oliver Thornton.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Only One Pair of Woolen Overalls for Each Man, Etc.
After receiving the invoice of the articles sent forward for the use of his Company at Fort Mifflin, Morris notes a deficiency in the order in that most of his men have only one pair of woolen …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter Regarding Pay of Mrs. Roberts Miscarried
Letter sent by personal hand as far as New York to be put in the Post Office. Letter miscarried, therefore Morris included a duplicate of his previous letter, enclosed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Ice on the River Rquired Us to Continue by Land
Upon arrival at Frenchtown, Morris found it impossible to continue on the river that was blocked by ice for six miles. He will continue by land which might entail additional expense but will endeavor …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enlistment Receipts and Request for Sum to be Remitted through Col. Fish
Morris encloses papers for the enlistment of a recruit, which combined with two previous recruits brings him a bounty of $48. He would like to have the money remitted via Colonel Fish.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)ENCLOSURE TO 01/18/1796
Previous letter miscarried, duplicate copy of letter regarding money owed Mrs. Roberts, wife to Maj. Roberts, requesting payment through Col. Fish by draft in favor of Capt. Fleming.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Record of Enlistments and Request for Forwarded Pay
Morris encloses enlistment for two recruits. If his paperwork is correct, he asks Simmons to send the recruiting bounty.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Receipts, Vouchers, and Bounty Due Recruits
Staats Morris enclosed paperwork for pay of troops and Mrs. Roberts, requested his pay be sent to his brother, James Morris at Law Broad Bay New York.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Charge for Transporting Money from New York
Cost of traveling the river to New York was a trifling sum and money due troops could not be received in a timely manner otherwise.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Bounty Due Sergeant Morrell
Captain Morris has settled his account with the paymaster and requests bounty for Sergeant Indah Morrell who has applied for it on several occasions.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Back Pay and Bounty
Enclosed is a statement of the back pay and bounty due to some of the men in Captain Morris's company.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Soldiers Charged with Desertion
The reason why Pvts. John Sullivan, Hutchinson, and Kershey were mustered without remark was that they had been charged with desertion and sent to Fort Mifflin for trial. When they returned to Fort …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
