Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
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Certificate of Jailer Nicholas Robertson Refering to the Escape of James Chamber.
Certificate, Nicholas Robertson's report regarding James Chambers escape from jail.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Certificate of Discharge for John Smith by George Gillaspy
Certificate, surgeon's mate certifies that John Smith is unfit for military service because of lameness and impaired vision.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Certificate For John Carroll
Certification by Samuel Bell that officer appearing in front of him was fit for duty.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Assurances of Proper Account and Receipt Submission
Letter, mentions arrival of Dr. Gillasspy and discusses his account for subsistence.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Arrival at Fort, Further Travel Unsafe
Haskell has arrived at Pittsburgh. He expects to be detained as not only is the water too low for most boats but there are not sufficient men to form an escort for him.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Appointment as Clerk of the Navy Yard and Receipt of Pay
Gibbs wants to know from whom his cerification should come; he has accepted the position of clerk at the Boston Navy Yard and expects pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Appearance in Court Compromised due to Treaty with Indians
Houdin is worried because General Schuyler has left to treat with the Indians and probably will not return in time to attend the court proceedings involving himself and Mr. Haringer.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Additional Bounty Paid
Act of Congress allowed additional bounty to be paid to soldiers. Money paid to those who reinlisted.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Additional Bounty as a Reward for Fidelity
McRee discusses the transmission of his account information and inquires as to how additional bounty may be obtained for those who have exhibited exceptional loyalty.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Acknowledged Receipt of Money Due Regiment
Freeman acknowledged receipt of lettter and money due regiments at West Point for September. Further information deferred to next post.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Accounts Current Enclosed
Accounts current for the corps of artillerists and engineers at West Point enclosed. Money due regiments.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Account with Errors Corrected Received
Letter from Simmons and Mr. Hagner received. Money for contingent and incidental expenses received and forwarded to Col. Fish. Repairs to Fort Putnam expected to by made shortly to secure repairs …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Account Information from Pittsburg
Martin settled accounts with Capt. Sloughs, but doesn't believe he has enough money to settle accounts with Capt. Lewis. Enclosed receipt rolls.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Account Information and Payments
Pay for officers at West Point to be paid to Freeman by Nicholas Fish. Money received from Fish, receipt rolls that specify payments to be transmitted to Simmons.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Account for Contingent Expenses Enclosed
Fleming enclosed account for contingent expenses for garrison at West Point. Capt. Bruff brought money requested by Fleming, said money nearly all paid out.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Account as agent
Cover letter for forwarding his account as agent of the War Department for military supplies
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)A Return of Worke Done in the Ordnace Department at Springfield
List of work completed in Ordnance Department at Springfield, MA. Bryant noted he employed blacksmiths and carpenters. Requested money to pay workmen.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Vouchers, Pay of Troops
Money received, receipts of Bezeleel Howe now enclosed in letter. One of Craig's assistants dispatched to LeBouef and Presq'isle to pay the troops at those posts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Vouchers Enclosed for Ordnance Department
Vouchers for expenditures of Ordnance Department enclosed. Money due workmen. Bryant requests pay for himself and workmen, all of which are in great want of it.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Vouchers and recruits
Explains the reason he has not sent in his vouchers for money he has disbursed. Gives the number of his recruits and notes that most have received their bounties.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Verdict from Court Martial
Henry Starks convicted of losing sundry articles of public property and sentenced to stoppage of pay until cost was recouped by United States. Starks claims the stoppage of entire pay was mistake, …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Various pay matters
Cover letter for receipts of Joseph Granch, Horatio Dayton, and Nehemiah Freeman. Notifies Simmons that he has paid Lt. William Willson and his men. And encloses his account as agent for the War …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Updates to Accounts, Letter to Joseph Shayler to be Forwarded
Miller corrected missing signature of James Blakeslee on receipt rolls, received Bank Bill from John Chester. Bill exchanged with William Plumb and Miller is waiting for note to clear in New York.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Updates to Accounts and Receipt of Blank Rolls
Staats Morris, Nicholas Fish, and pay and forage information reviewed. Blank receipt, muster, and pay rolls received.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Update on Accounts and Request for Sum
The want of money for the payment of services proved to be a source of great embarrassment to Fleming. He requested immediate attention to the need for money at his post. Enclosed Col Tousards …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
