Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
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List of receipts
03/21/1798 Letter SignedCover for receipts of Ensign Boote, Lieut. David Hale, Lieut. Rodrigue, and George Fleming in the amounts listed. Cited in Simmons to Fish, 03/24/1798.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
List of Newly Inlisted Soldiers
05/08/1798 Autograph Letter SignedRobert Davis, Isaac Pride, William Armstrong, John McKey; James Burtsby, Jerome Hart, George Kinsinger, Charles Queen. William Terkaste, John Thompson, Alexander Caston, Benjamin Campbell, Josiah …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
List of Names and Sums to Accompany Receipts
09/15/1798 Autograph Letter SignedGates has complied with Simmons' request for a list of names and sums to accompany receipts for bounties. He notes that Benjamin Millken always puts a cross to his name as his own private mark.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Late Receipts of John Knight Enclosed
11/20/1798 Autograph Letter SignedKilty encloses receipts from Lieutenant Knight; they were delayed because Knight had not come in to sign them.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Journey to Wilkes County to Pay Troops
09/14/1798 Autograph Letter SignedFauche and Randolf could not meet Freeman and therefore Freeman had to travel to Wilkes County to transmit pay for troops.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Instructions for a War Department agent
09/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledges receipt of Simmons' directions on how to keep and settle the accounts of the War Department and asks for instructions on how to request money from the department for paying government …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Inquiry into Money Due Soldiers
12/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed certificate of Ensign Allison, Commander of Fort Pickering for money due the Ensign. Pope also requested information on money due Sgt. Slaughter. Money should be forwarded to Col. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Inlistements of Recruits from No. 99 to No. 75
06/23/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed inlistments, including Richard Proctor No. 19 and Thomas Smith No. 20. Receipt rolls for bounty paid inclosed, request for credit to Tousard's account.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Inclosed Receipts
11/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLeonard encloses receipts for money paid on behalf of the United States.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
I am at a loss to know how to state my account...
01/12/1798 Letter SignedGrayson explains that he is not able to complete his account until he obtains the receipt rolls.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Freeman to Return to Charleston
06/08/1798 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman in Georgia from Pensacola, via Indian County. Will make his way to Charleston as so as he sent letters Northward and rested. Information on bookkeeping and payments due officers.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Forwarded Money Due Staats Morris, Receipt Enclosed
08/28/1798 Autograph Letter SignedKilty has received the order from Simmons to remit $100 to Captain Morris. He has advanced the money to Morris and encloses the receipt.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Fear of Mailing Vouchers, Request to Settle with Agent of Accountants Office
05/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHamtramck wont send vouchers through the mail, requested Simmons send representative to settle account.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Failed Postal Delivery of Rolls
07/24/1798 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman supposed failed postal delivery inhibited his receipt of the rolls due for settling accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
EXTRACT On Payment of Soldiers in Geogia
08/02/1798 Copy of Signed DocumentCol Fauche remarked on the lack of payment of soldiers in Georgia despite the necessary receipts submitted. Fauche stated militia was whispering about the lack of payment due to suspicious activity …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Explanation of Previous Letter
06/04/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHale felt no error was made by him regarding accounts. Enclosed muster roll show date of muster for Isaac Williamson and John Henry Aymor.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Explanation of Pay and Muster Roll Amount
05/09/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDiffering totals in pay and muster rolls exist due to mistake on Asa Hall's account, extract from Hall's claim. Frye hopes that appropriation law will pass soon so Simmons is able to pay troops.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Entitlement to Land
01/24/1798 Autograph Letter SignedPolk felt he was entitled to a Warrant of Land for his services as an officer of North Carolina. Requested information on status of land distribution.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Statements
02/14/1798 Autograph Letter SignedRecruits paid. Hawkins paid for apprehension of Thomas Ingraham, a deserter; statement previous omitted from other statements.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Receipts, with Details
10/15/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHabersham encloses his accounts current as well as Constant Freeman's accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Receipts Roll and Notification of Payment by Samuel Lewis
06/10/1798 Autograph Letter SignedGibson has been absent hunting deserters but has received both Simmons' letter and the money from Samuel Lewis. He encloses receipts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Receipts of Major Daniel Jackson
11/10/1798 Letter SignedLetter, encloses receipt of Major Daniel Jackson.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Receipts of Lt. Dyson and Account Information on Lt. Knight
07/23/1798 Autograph Letter SignedKilty sends the receipts for Lieutenant Dyson. The money for Lieutenant Knight was forwarded to Chester Town care of James Arthur, but Kilty has not heard yet whether it arrived.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Receipts of Lieut. Rodgers
06/11/1798 Autograph Letter SignedKilty sends John Rodgers' receipt for $200. A letter for Mr. Yates was delivered by the one for Lt. Guimpe has not reached him.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Enclosed Receipts for Recruits, Names Included
03/31/1798 Autograph Letter SignedReceipts for payment made to recruits. Details and names of payment amount and recruits.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
