Thomas Holt
82 documents

Account of William Clayton Rations for the Guard
04/23/1794 Document SignedNo. 2. Lists rations given to guards at New London arsenal.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Account for Rations
07/23/1794 DocumentReceipt for rations for the guards at the New London magazine. Account of William W. Clayton.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
[No. 4 Pay roll of the militia guard at New London for May and June 1794]
06/30/1794 Document SignedLists pay of militia guards stationed at New London Arsenal.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Requested Action on Four Accounts
05/07/1795 Autograph Letter SignedHolt discusses the accounts and estimates of pay for four individuals.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Wages Due Workmen
12/17/1795 Autograph Letter SignedRequests that pay be sent for the workmen since they buy their own provisions and it is "market season"
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Joseph Perkins Made Superintendent of the Armory by Holt
10/09/1795 Autograph Letter SignedHolt is taking a two month leave of absence and has deputized Joseph Perkins to act for him while he is gone.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Estimate for Expenditures Forwarded
07/08/1795 Autograph Letter SignedHolt explains that he has transmitted to Simmons his estimate of expenditures for the month of June which includes the notes for the pay of the armourer and the guard.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Rolls and Estimate of Work with Accounts Current
10/07/1795 Autograph Letter SignedExpenses have occurred which were not included in the estimates for the project. Holt would like to have them paid.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Cited Document
08/15/1795 Cited letter or documentCited letter or document; cited in Hagner to Holt (date unk.)
Citations 
William Clark Delivered Articles For Mr. Ball, Etc.
05/23/1796 Autograph Letter SignedWilliam Clark has delivered Hodgdon's letter and the articles forwarded to Mr. Ball as well as those committed to his own care in Philadelphia. Holt's general return of stores has been forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Tools Have Wholly Failed, Etc.
07/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHolt wants his balances paid promptly. That is of particular importance currently because he needs to pay his rent. The tools mentioned in Hodgdon's letter have wholly failed. He has heard from …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Stoppage of Pay for Adam Bowser, Etc.
11/21/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe articles forwarded have arrived except for a deficiency of 24 pounds of steel and fifteen large files. The loss of steel occurred during the passage from Philadelphia to Manchester. Enclosed is a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Rolls and estimates
03/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThomas Holt forwards rolls and estimates for February, amounting to $1,279. Requests that Simmons, War Department Accountant, pay the sum to Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Requests Assistance to Examine Powder
06/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAccording to orders received yesterday from the Secretary of War, he has discharged guards at post and requested 5 to assist in examination of powder in barrels and cannon cartridges. Can overhaul the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request for overdue money owed work people at New London
05/02/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThomas Holt laments that the work people are distressed for money and he asks that Hodgdon send money as soon as possible.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Reports Visit of William Clark; Requests Returns and Pay
03/25/1796 Autograph Letter SignedSubmits returns for needed articles via William Clark. Clark will go to Fredericksburg to seek to recruit a new file cutter to recast their files. If he succeeds, they won't need the files requested …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Reports Examination of Powder
06/03/1796 Autograph Letter SignedReports examination of musket cartridges, many of which are damaged. Powder is often too wet. Compares musket powder with cannon powder. Suggests putting all powder away in barrels. Requests direction …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Reports Activity at Armory; Requests Payment
03/21/1796 Autograph Letter SignedSubmits return of work for February. Reports employment of Adam Bowser at the armory. Bowser wonders about his engagement in Philadelphia. Requests that in the future, Hodgdon not send larger than 100 …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Report from Thomas Holt, New London Connecticut on blacksmiths and returns
02/29/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThomas Holt, writing from New London Connecticut, reports that John [Stiles?], a blacksmith, has abandoned him. Notes that he won't be missed. Forwards the balance of his claims. Forwards his returns; …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Regarding Payment for Estimate
01/06/1796 Letter SignedHolt notes that he requested that Simmons pay Hodgdon for estimate of $1667.73. He has purchased iron from William Wilson and does not have money to pay him. Notes that the people are suffering …
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)
Payments
02/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHolts asks Hodgdon to make payments out of money that Hodgdon will receive from Simmons. New London is nearly out of gun locks, and need to know whether some will be sent or they should make some.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
No Money Received for May
08/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe balances due on Holt's rolls and estimates for March and April have been received by him. Even though Hodgdon's recent letter states that balances are due for the estimates of May, Holt has yet to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Memorandum of Armorers in New London and Springfield
10/05/1796 DocumentMemorandum, monthly pay at New London and Springfield Armories.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
Loss of Steel & Large Files, Etc.
11/21/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe articles forwarded in response to Holt's last requisition have arrived except for 24 pounds of steel and fifteen large files. The steel must have been lost during the passage from Philadelphia to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
