Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
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Submitted Vouchers to the Credit of Deceased Soldier
Eaton submits a request for final settlement on behalf of the estate of Peter Frothingham, deceased.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Speedy answer will be considered a particular favor.
Rodrique references several letters in response to Simmons' letter of the 20th and requests a speedy answer from him.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Sickness on the Frigate United States
Discusses the medical situation onboard the Navy frigate U.S.S. United States. And personal matters in his friendship with Simmons and Hagner.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Settlement of Affairs for Cudworth
Due to regulations governing the disbursement of Mr. Cudworth's effects in the State of New York, Hale had to extend his stay. Hale discussed the laws prohibiting his return.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request to Settle Accounts of Public Monies
Lewis cannot comply with Simmons' request to settle his public accounts because he does not have all his vouchers with him and some were burned.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request to Settle Account
Cadet requested Simmons make settlement for rations with W. Garrison due to Landais' recent arrival at Newport with Capt. Elliott.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request to Advance Money to Col. Rochefontaine
Request to transmit money to Lieut. Col. Rochefontaine who should be reimbursed for the advanced pay he issued to J. Lynch.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request Regarding Muster of Militia
Rochefontaine stated Fleming need not attend the muster of the men under his command.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request of Payment to be Forwarded
Samuel Heath, attorney for Captain Greaton, requests that $30 of Captain Greaton's pay be fowarded to Heath.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Stoppage of Payment
R. Allison requested a stoppage to the payment of his account due to a misunderstanding regarding the power of attorney given to Matthew Ernest. Allison requested a certificate of the stoppage in …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Stagg to Settle Accounts in Philadelphia in sted of Haskell
Requested Stagg settle Haskell's accounts with Simmons in his sted due to Haskell's obligations that keep him from traveling to Philadelphia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Reimbursement
Rodrique transmits the enlistments and receipts for bounty of three men for which he requsts payment. He reminds Simmons that as a lieutenant subsisting on $3 of rations per month, he cannot survive …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Rank and Command of Officers Listed
Freeman and Ingersoll want to know if any of the officers or men they have listed as being attached to West Point are now attached to other companies.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Payment, Draft in favor of Joshua Coit
Enclosed account that Watrous filled out more completely and submitted a second copy of accounts. Since Watrous was unable to obtain the price of rations at various locations at which rations were …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Pay with Forwarded Account
Claghorne forwarded his accounts because he had not been paid and assumed Simmons had not received the accounts he mailed on July 3rd.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Pay of William Allen be Forwarded to Reading, PA
Lyman to travel to Pittsburg, requests pay of William Allen be forwarded to Reading, and Lyman's pay to be given over to the care of Mr. Shoemaker.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Pay
Lyman notified Simmons he took on William Alban who supported Lieut. Drake Allen. Lyman requested information on obtaining pay for said soldier.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Monies Due Ebenezer Wood for Services in the American War
Keteltas submits Ebenezer Wood's claim for money due him for serving the American War. Among his claims are request for compensation for his horse, fulfillment of a bounty, and proportion of captured …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Information on Donation of Land
Lyon needs to know if he is entitled to a donation of land from the Honorable Congress as his role as Supernumery Lieut. of the 6th Regiment. Lyon refered Simmons to his muster rolls for a record of …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Explicit Instruction on Method of Payment
Freeman encloses several accounts. He asks Simmons for explicit directions in dealing with these accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Double Rations with Supporting Documentation
Hale supported his request for double rations, included certificate requested by Simmons. Discussed wording of Act pertaining to allocations of rations. Cited Lieut. Marschalk and Capt. Miller as …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Disbursement of Sum to Creditors
Codworth stated it had been some time since receiving inventory from Lowell. Codworth requested the disposal of inventory and the payment of all creditors of the deceased.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Directions on Proper Method of Signing Muster Rolls
Freeman is having difficulty getting the muster rolls signed. He will send his accounts in a few days.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Credit to Account, With Supporting Information
Enclosed receipt roll for the pay of Ensign Larkin Dickinson, David Henley Agent of the War Department, recruits under command of Capt. Alexander Gibson, and recruits under Capt. William Richards.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Credit to Account
Frye sends the receipt roll for July 1797, and the muster and pay rolls for August.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
