William Eaton
32 documents
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Mustering Recruits
Eaton never received formal instructions for mustering recruits, attributes that to the improperly filed rolls. Requests instruction from Simmons on "proper oath".
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217) -
Forwarding of accounts and muster rolls
William Eaton forwards an account for rations to Joseph Howell, accountant at the War Department. Also notes that he has forwarded duplicate muster rolls to the War Office. Mentions the recruiting …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Order and Receipts for Ensign Remington Held for Bail
Eaton notifies Simmons that he is holding Ensign Remington's receipt for pay as bail in a special action.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
No Funds for Recruiting
All money expended, Eaton described his post as destitute.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217) -
Money Received
Money received in previous letter. Ensign Thompson's account enclosed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217) -
Integrity of Ensign Remington Discussed
Remington put under civil arrest by creditors for debts, and Eaton had the ensign in close confinement. Man who arrested the ensign deserve no thanks from his country due to the debauchery and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) -
Enclosed Receipt Roll
Enclosed receipt rolls; awaiting instruction on balance of pay.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217) -
Enclosed Muster Rolls, Extract of Instructions
Noted the addition of a recruit not present on muster roll previously submitted, included instructions from Simmons predecessor on how to handle returns.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217) -
Enclosed Muster Rolls
Muster and receipt rolls enclosed. Side note on Remington's resignation.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217) -
Deserters
Recruiting efforts and payment of bounty. Capture of deserters recounted with personal detail.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217) -
Deserter Captured
Henry Stacks, a deserter, apprehended in Stafford, Connecticut. Eaton requested guidance on what to do with him. Also discusses issues with muster rolls.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217) -
Captain Eaton request to Gorham to pay William Phillips of Springfield
Eaton requests that Gorham pay William Phillips Junior $2050.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
