William Price

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Powder and Saltpeter Sold, Contracts Received, Shifts Needed
06/12/1787
Per Knox's letter of the 9th, Price has weighed and delivered to Mr. Hensler all the damaged powder. It weighed 25276 pounds. Price weighed and delivered to Mr. Pitkin the saltpeter, per Knox's letter …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Ordnance & Stores
02/08/1787 Letterbook
Informs Knox of the state of his quartermaster stores and ordnance, along with the various orders he has placed with contractors to replace items that are in short supply.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
October Returns Forwarded
11/03/1787 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that he has forwarded to Mr. Duncan the returns of ordnance and quartermaster stores for October 1787.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Mr. Weisner's Account for Saltpetre
06/13/1787 Letterbook
Price only just received Knox's letter of February 6 regarding the saltpetre lend the United States. In 1781, Price recalls receiving saltpetre from Mr. Wesiner of Goshen, some of which was refined …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Mr. Pitkin Offers to Buy Salt Peter and Damaged Powder
05/31/1787 Letterbook
Mr. Pitkin, the bearer of the letter, came from Huntford to West Point to buy salt peter and the damaged powder. He did not offer any price so Price referred him to Knox.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Information of Axe Delivery
03/12/1787 Letterbook
Per Knox's instructions, Price contracted with Morrow for 128 new axes. Morrow has completed the work and is owed 61 pounds 5 shillings New York currency.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Hiring Cooper, Wind Damage, Need for More Men, Request for Oil
04/18/1787
Price refers to the cooper's terms laid out in his letter of March 20 and asks Knox whether or not they should hire the cooper. A strong wind has damaged some of the buildings, including the magazine …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Hiring a Cooper to Make Casks
03/20/1787 Letterbook
Price has found a cooper who is well recommended and will work at West Point on the following terms: pay to be either 5 pounds 10 shillings per month and half rations or 16 pence per casks and half …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Garrison and Hudson in Want of Payment, Captain Molly Needs Shifts
04/21/1787
Mr. Garrison has repeatedly asked for payment for the cords of wood and carting which he furnished last winter. Mr. Hudson the carpenter has also asked for payment. Price does not have the funds to …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Frigate Orders, Powder to be Delievered and Sold
05/22/1787
Pirce acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of May 3 regarding the frigates. Mr. Green will attend to the business of the frigates as soon as it is warm enough. Per Knox's letter of the 8th, the …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Forwarding of Ordnance and Stores Returns
05/04/1787 Letterbook
Forwards various ordnance and stores records, along with an account of stores sold to James Manon.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Forwarding of Ordnance & Stores Returns
08/13/1787 Letterbook
Forwards ordnance & stores returns, as well as inspection & muster rolls for the detachment of the "1st American Regiment" at West Point, from their dates of enlistment to July 31, 1787. Describes …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Firewood Contractor
07/14/1787 Letterbook
Forwards ordnance & stores returns, & notifies Knox of a certificate given to a contractor for providing and transporting wood used by the garrison the previous winter.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Filling of Order for Horse Harness Articles
05/04/1787 Letterbook Copy
Sends requested horse harness, listing the items in detail, including collars and artillery horse chains.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Estimate of Wood for Six Months
09/04/1787 Letterbook
Price encloses an estimate of the wood wanting for the garrison for six months, November 1787 to April 1788. Fifty of the non-commissioned officers and privates included in the estimate are from …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Discussion of Iron, Stone Supply & Frigates
04/30/1787 Letterbook
Discusses pig iron available for frigates; also discusses availability of stone. Two vessels drifted down river and were damaged or destroyed near Fort Montgomery.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Discharge of Benjamin Hoye
09/08/1787 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that he has given Benjamin Hoye his discharge, who served ten months.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Details of New Arms Cleaning Contract
04/02/1787 Letterbook
Discusses new contract struck with James Morrow for the cleaning of 1000 stand of arms.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Delay in Correspondence Caused by Icy River
01/15/1787 Letterbook
The river is so full of ice it is not possible to safely send the three pounders which Knox requested. The guns will either be sent once the river is clear or Knox can have them sent by land. Price …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Court Martial for Two Prisoners, Powder Casks
11/21/1787 Letterbook
Agreeable to the Secretary at War's directions, Captain Burbeck has ordered a court martial for the two prisoners, Robert Welsh and William Wiat, who are charged with stealing powder and tents. Price …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Contracts for Cleaning & Repairing Arms, Provisions & Firewood
08/27/1787 Letterbook
Discusses the execution of James Manon's contract to repair and clean 1000 stand of arms, and his partial payment in weapons. Advises Knox on what actions should be taken if further weapons are to be …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Contract to Clean French Carbines
03/12/1787 Letterbook
Price certifies for Knox that James Morrow has cleaned 480 French carbines at a total cost of $75.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Confession of One of the Thieves who Stole Powder from West Point
10/20/1787 Letterbook
Mr. Cooper returned from Newburgh and told Price that he suspected Jones of having got and sold powder from West Point last fall. Price followed up on Cooper's statement and found evidence to support …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Boards Needed for Barracks Berths
08/18/1787 Letterbook
Captain Burbeck's company has arrived and is lodged in the Connecticut Barracks, which is in the least need of repairs. The barracks needs berths for the men to sleep on, but there are no boards to …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Arrangement for Powder Cask Contract
03/02/1787 Letterbook
Informs Knox that he has yet to meet with a cooper to determine the price of constructing powder casks. The returns for February have been sent.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.