Stephen Rochefontaine
71 documents
Goods Forwarded to a Detachment for Their Private Use
Rochefontaine assures Hodgdon that whenever he encloses to Rochefontaine invoices of goods forwarded to a detachment of the Corps for their private use, but charged to the Corps at large, he will make …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Account of Clothing Delivered
From West Point, Rochefontaine reports that he is forming a general account of clothing delivered to Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. Laments that the officers did not keep a record of what they …
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Forwarded Muster Roll of Fleming's Men
Forwarded muster roll of G. Fleming's men. Noted in post script that Rochefontaine received Simmons note to transmit money to N. Fish which would then repay Rochefontaine for an advance he made to …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)ENCLOSED: Request to Settle Account of R. Griffith
Due to surgeon's mate Richard Griffith's resignation, Rochefontaine requested settlement of Griffith's accounts through February.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Receipt of Lieut. Robinson, Muster Rolls of Five Companies Ordered to New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk and Charleston
Enclosed "note" for Mr. Robinson for money along with his request to have that money transmitted to Rochefontaine. Enclosed muster rolls of companies ordered to march to New York, Norfolk, …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Employment, Hiring, and Pay Policies
Rochefontaine differed with policy of Simmons on the hiring of officers, soldiers, and servants along with the chain of command. Rochefontaine also objected to the money withheld from recruits. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Discussion of Paymaster's Standing
Letter, describes paymaster as an agent and staff officer of the commandant ; did not threaten to dismiss paymaster from the service.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Discussion of Authenticated Day Rolls for Accounting
Letter, discusses orders for making pay rolls.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Discusses Exchange between Pickering and Toussard about Hispaniola
Refers to private communication between himself, Colonel Pickering, Major Toussard and efforts in Hispaniola.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Difficulty of Obtaining Receipts from Expenses Related to Pursuing Deserters
Impossible to obtain accurate receipts and accounts from non commissioned officers who are sent to pursue deserters. Most are illiterate, and tavern keepers do not keep accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Deficiencies in the Administration of Public Property
The Corps of Artillerists and Engineers is at West Point with deliveries made to the different companies. Notwithstanding the order introduced in the administration of the public property, there have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Wanted for the Ensuing Winter. Etc.
Lieutenant Dransy, on his way to Baltimore, will deliver to Hodgdon Rochefontaine's request for one trunk, one box, and a hat case. Upon his return to West Point, Dransy will take charge of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for the Two Companies Going to the Southern
Captain Frye has informed Rochefontaine of the arrival of the clothing needed to complete the supply of the two companies going south. The garrison at West Point also should be supplied with needed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Answer to Copy Letter from Rochefontaine
Copy of letter from Rochefontaine to Fleming and from Fleming to Rochefontaine regarding the lack of sufficient funds to reimburse contractors who were rebuilding barracks at West Point.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Advances from Personal Purse for Lieut. Robinson
Lieut. Robinson applied to Rochefontaine for an advance of money for the move of his family to Charleston, Robinson paid from personal purse. Men enlisted by Capt. Thompson applied for bounty due …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Accusation of Subverting Line of Accountability by Simmons
Rochefontaine accused Simmons of contradicting his description of a responsible accountant and paymaster through his most recent words pertaining to the chain of command.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Support for Extra Pay of Mr. Dransy, Adj. Gen. of Artificers
Payment of Pvt. Flood, cobbler, who made thirty pairs of shoes for soldiers at West Point. Rules governing artificers discussed. Artificers under direction of Mr. Dransy benefited U.S. through their …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Return of Public Stores and Request for Personal Items
Rochefontaine submits the return of public stores at West Point. He also requests that Hodgdon retrieve articles from a boarding house in Philadelphia and forward them to West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request Regarding Muster of Militia
Rochefontaine stated Fleming need not attend the muster of the men under his command.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Removal of the War Office from Philadelphia, Etc.
The enclosure is received with the account of clothing delivered to the sundry detachments of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers which has been entered into the Quartermaster's book. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt of Clothing and Private Property
Rochefontaine has received the return of clothing delivered to friendly detachments for the month of April. The articles of private property sent to the care of Mr. Smith at New York have also come to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preventing Improper Applications
In order to prevent the improper application for stores, Rochefontaine recommends that commanding officers of detachments be required to submit estimates of their needs for clothing for five months …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
