Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
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DUPLICATE:Critique of Capt. Dickenson
Freeman recounted the contents of letter to Howell and critiqued Capt. Dickenson's method of account keeping. Freeman offered solutions on accountability for receipts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Due to Health, Request for Pay Through Irregular Channel
Mitchell plans to visit West Point when his furlough ends. He asks Simmons to send his pay and subsistence to Colonel Chester.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Drawing Pay for the Current Month
In order to make up the balance he owes the United States, Rivardi has omitted his name from recent payrolls. However, the state of his affairs will require him to draw pay for the current month,.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Doubts of Funds from War Department Sufficiently Covering Debts
Fleming doubted money sent from War Department would be sufficient to cover all debts contracted by the United States. Copy of letter from Rochefontaine to Gen. [].
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Discussion on Allocation of Public Money
Demand for advanced money to purchase surgical instruments made, council of administration objected as to the propriety of advancing money. Commandant of the Corps stated that money previously due …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Discussion of Creek Indians
Nicoll at Fort Tamm[any] to deal with court martial of Capt. Eaton. Fort Washington at Point Peter still not garrisoned. Hawkins informed Nicoll's he should speak with the Secretary of War on …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Discrepancies over Accounts Discussed, Supporting Documentation
Differing statements of money due Stevens as Agent of Monies cause Stevens to enclose his statement that he has entered on his books. Stevens accounts were drawn up on previous instructions issued by …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Difficulty of Obtaining Receipts from Expenses Related to Pursuing Deserters
Impossible to obtain accurate receipts and accounts from non commissioned officers who are sent to pursue deserters. Most are illiterate, and tavern keepers do not keep accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Details on John Blair and John Peck, Agents for Regiments in Continental Service
Peck and Blair never submitted account information to the State of New Jersey because they were Continental Officers and not accountable to the state, but by recent direction of Congress, Mott had to …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Delayed Recruiting Account & Receipt Rolls
Gibson apologizes for the delay in submitting his account which is due to the poor state of his health. He had recruited most of his men before he learned that he needed a certificate from the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Cover Letter for Accounts
Transmitted salary account up through March 31, 1796.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Cover Letter
Letter, encloses receipt of Captain Michael Kalteisen.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)COPY: No Money to Pay Bounty Due
No information on Mr. Dayton, no money to pay bounty and therefore cannot discharge claim by William [Radley].
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)COPY: Extract of Letter from Accountant
Money disbursed to Col. Toussard and Capt. Donald Mitchell. Accountant's request for explanations on the expenditure of the sums to be provided by the Col. and Capt.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)COPY
Commandant directed Freeman to enclose document to be filed by Simmons and requested that Simmons discharge the additional Bounty. Copy of orders regarding pay of recruits enclosed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Compensation for rent
Requests Simmons' aid in regards to receiving compensation for rent he paid for a house while assigned to Norfolk, Virginia
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Commission paid
Notification to Simmons that he has received money for his commission for receiving and paying monies for the War Department. Cited in Simmons to Stevens 11/12/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Commandants Orders Enclosed Regarding Payment
Freeman enclosed Commandants Order to make payment to Richard Griffith as surgeon's mate to the corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Charge for Transporting Money from New York
Cost of traveling the river to New York was a trifling sum and money due troops could not be received in a timely manner otherwise.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Certification of Price of Rations
Isaiah Doane, Contractor, certified price of rations and certified G. Ingersoll did not drawn rations.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Captain James Bruff report from Fort Niagara
Discussed his muster roll and shifts of detachments at Fort Niagara. Mentioned returned deserters and musicians. Enlistments due to expire soon. Discussed problem of soldiers deserting to Canada and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Capt. Geoge Fleming Statement of Monies Paid to Corps
Freeman inclosed statement of monies by Captain George Flemings paid by him to the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)C. Freeman, Esq., Agent of the War Dept. in Georgia, Paid
Agreeable to Simmons requests, Stevens made several payments to C. Freeman, enclosed receipts from Freeman.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Bounty Due Sergeant Morrell
Captain Morris has settled his account with the paymaster and requests bounty for Sergeant Indah Morrell who has applied for it on several occasions.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Back Pay and Bounty
Enclosed is a statement of the back pay and bounty due to some of the men in Captain Morris's company.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
