Thomas Butler
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News from Camp
The previous day the Indians killed one of Capt. Edward Butler's men and wounded one other who died later. They have also either killed or taken one militia man. Our Indians have gone out with Capt. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Yellow Fever: Jaws of Death
It gives Butler much satisfaction to know that Hodgdon and his family have escaped the malignancy that had prevailed in Philadelphia for so long. He hopes that Hodgdon and himself, who has often …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Reports Mistake in Clothing Shipment
Has just received the shipment of clothing, arms, and equipment. Reports mistake in shipment--received infantry coats instead of uniforms requested.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) -
No Knapsacks!
Butler acknowledges that he has received the clothing and arms and gave his receipt to the wagoner. However, he finds himself perplexed in providing knapsacks since Hodgdon did not send any.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
March to the Other World
Butler asks to be excused for not answering Hodgdon's letter respecting the load of public clothing that had been lodged near Carlisle. For sixteen weeks he has been more likely to march to the Other …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Advance to Thomas Fisher
Thomas Fisher called on Butler to advance him a small sum to aid in his journey to Philadelphia. Butler advanced him six dollars which Hodgdon can refund to him by safe conveyance.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Receipts for Pay Forwarded Received
Thomas Butler received letter with information on pay forwarded and found it satisfactory. Pay forwarded by Mr. Fisher came.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Letter Received
Butler received letter from Howell.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Jacket for Colonel Sargent
An express arrived with a jacket for Col. Sargent who had already left. Since the express horse is lame it will not be able to overtake him on his way to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Services of Mr. Parker
When Butler was in Philadelphia earlier in the year Mr. Parker applied for pay due him for services to the public in the Quartermaster Department. Butler is seeking to ensure this end.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
A Personal Request of the Superintendent of Military Stores
Butler requests the of Hodgdon the purchase of personal supplies which cannot be obtained in Pittsburgh, such as sherry wine, brown sugar, and soap. He requests it be sent by public wagon, and will …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Sum Received with Receipt
Butler received sum and receipts from Pickering. Butler had in hand pay for Engineer [Martins]and last payment of bounty as directed by Pickering. No word from upper posts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Receipt of Lewis for Recruiting Service
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Butler received $650 from Lewis for the recruiting service at Pittsburg.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
