Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
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List of receipts
01/25/1796 Letter SignedCover letter for receipts for monies paid to Caleb Gibbs, George Claghorn, and Samuel Nicholson. Cited in Simmons to Gorham 02/02/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
List of receipts
01/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedCover letter for receipts from Nehemiah Freeman and Lieutenant Dayton in the amounts listed and a request about a lottery ticket
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
List of Duplicate Receipts Forwarded to Col. Fish
07/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFleming notified Simmons of all duplicate receipts sent to Col. Fish through Captain Miller. Question regarding pay of George Parrot and viability of pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Lieut. Guimpie to Transmit Muster and Receipt Rolls
10/05/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRobeson encloses receipts for the pay for himself and his men for August and September. Pay and muster rolls will be transmitted by Lieutenant Guimpie.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Letters Concerning Money Sent to Col Chester Received
09/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedReceived money due Col. Chester, thanked Simmons for his directions regarding payment. Mitchell will advise him monthly of accounts. Enclosed ration accounts, mentioned that if paying Mitchell for …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Letter Regarding Pay of Mrs. Roberts Miscarried
01/18/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLetter sent by personal hand as far as New York to be put in the Post Office. Letter miscarried, therefore Morris included a duplicate of his previous letter, enclosed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Lawsuit Pending Involving Account of C. Burlingham
05/28/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe account of C. Burlingham was rendered for settlement but never finalized; it included an order of Peter Hazard in favor of Israel Pearce. Pearce and Hazard are now engaged in a lawsuit and want a …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Jobe Harrington Pardoned from Desertion
07/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHarrington wrongly pardoned and paid, he deserted again from West Point. Miller requested pay for himself, Serjt. Joel Cook, Corpl. James Blakeslee, Lewis Hawley Music, Eli Bennett Music, and Pvt. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Jerome Mirthie, Director of Artillery Artificiers, Paid
02/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedPer instructions, Stevens has paid Jerome Mirthie his salary.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Information requested
05/25/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRequests information "on the subject of my worthy Col." Cited in Simmons to Blackburn 06/03/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Information on Extra Pay, Paperwork on the Discharge of Soldiers
01/19/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for withholding extra pay for Lieut. McClallen and Freeman. Request for paperwork regarding the discharge of Daniel Moses and Daniel Downey.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Immediate Discharge for Daniel Downey due to Disability
02/12/1796 Autograph Letter SignedImmediate discharge of Daniel Downey requested, along with the paperwork for the discharge of Daniel Moses. Comments on Jordan Kersey, a man of color, enlisted in the corps of artillerists who was …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
George Ingersoll's Account of Subsidies from 01/1795 to 12/1795.
02/10/1796 Autograph Letter SignedIngersoll's Account of Subsidies, with certification that he was not compensated.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
George Ingersoll's Account of Pay 1795
02/10/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLedger-like account of Ingersoll's pay and subsistence for 1795.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Forwarded Rolls and Estimatesn
02/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHolt forwards rolls and estimates for January and asks that money be paid to Samuel Hodgdon.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Forwarded Rolls and Estimates,
07/11/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHolt sends his rolls and estimates, totaling $1644.69.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Forwarded Muster Roll of Fleming's Men
12/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedForwarded muster roll of G. Fleming's men. Noted in post script that Rochefontaine received Simmons note to transmit money to N. Fish which would then repay Rochefontaine for an advance he made to …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Form Letter: Set of Bills Drawn on the Sec. of War for Pay of Army
03/28/1796 Printed Document SignedPursuant of Simmons letter, Swan has drawn on the Secretary of War, warrant No. 13, to Thomas Hart & Son.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Explanation of Expenses Incurred on Furlong and at New Port
10/22/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLovell accounts for expenses incurred while at New Port, he is upset Simmons denied claims for reimbursement related to his duties, pursuing deserters, etc.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Explanation for Money Rendered for Pursuing Deserters
11/10/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMitchell explained order by Major Toussard to pursue deserters and the reimbursement of expenses, as requested by Major Fleming.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Examination of Ohio Company's Books, Credit to Account of Col. Sproat
08/22/1796 Autograph Letter SignedPutnam has completed a full examination of the books and vouchers of the Ohio Company, and duly submits pay and subsistence abstracts to Hagner.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Estimates for Pay and Forage
07/29/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEstimate for Pay and Forage due Federal troops in Georgie under command of Henry Gaither.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enlistment Receipts and Request for Sum to be Remitted through Col. Fish
11/05/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMorris encloses papers for the enlistment of a recruit, which combined with two previous recruits brings him a bounty of $48. He would like to have the money remitted via Colonel Fish.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Endeavor to Obtain Money on Drafts
10/07/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyCraig received blank muster pay and receipt rolls. Craig endeavored to obtain money for drafts for the pay of troops but Craig believed it would be difficult. Craig advanced Lieut. John Tolhamus for …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
ENCLOSURE TO 01/18/1796
01/18/1796 Autograph Letter SignedPrevious letter miscarried, duplicate copy of letter regarding money owed Mrs. Roberts, wife to Maj. Roberts, requesting payment through Col. Fish by draft in favor of Capt. Fleming.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
