Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
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Request to Pay Soldiers
03/31/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMartin begged leave to pay soldiers who were in need of money owed them by the United States, provided reasons. Captain Spists requested pay for his recruits. Pay for "old Stevenson" discussed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request to Honor Debt to Merlhie
08/25/1795 Autograph Letter SignedSecond submission of statement of balance due Merlbrie, request for pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request to Go to Charlotte to Obtain Payment
06/25/1795 Autograph Letter SignedNotification of money owed Martinan to be paid him via Thomas Overton, Inspector of the Revenue but would not be paid without an order. Therefore Polk instructed Martinan to come to his office in …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request to Detroy Order from Lynch
11/23/1795 Autograph Letter SignedLynch encloses his receipt for two month's pay and requests that the order in favor of Mr. [illegible] be destroyed since it is of nuse to either party.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Wages Due Workmen
12/17/1795 Autograph Letter SignedRequests that pay be sent for the workmen since they buy their own provisions and it is "market season"
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Supplies Previously Requested
11/14/1795 Autograph Letter SignedLynch reiterated request for money to be forwarded to Hardy from previous letter. Lynch requested the supplies discussed by dispersed to Nicholas Fish.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Settlement of Accounts
04/16/1795 Autograph Letter SignedIncloses his receipts for himself and his company for the last quarter of 1794. His accounts for the trip from New York to Pittsburgh are with Major Craig. Howe prefers to have his accounts settled by …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Regular Payroll
07/21/1795 Autograph Letter SignedIngersoll requested he be added to the Payroll of troops and be paid on a regular basis by Capt. Fleming, paymaster for troops at West Point, rather than through submission to Mr. Gorham.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Pay to be Forwarded to Albany
02/02/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMcClellan requested pay owed soldiers to be sent, many owed backpay and McClellan forced to make advances to men so they may settle debts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Pay Advance
07/15/1795 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for advanced pay, matters of delicacy and motivation from Mrs. Lynch induced Lynch to write Simmons.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Pay
09/02/1795 Autograph Letter SignedRequests the pay due him, totaling $327.48.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Pay
06/26/1795 Autograph Letter SignedAccount submitted for payment with assurance by Mr. Daniel Stevens, Supervisor of Charleston harbor, that Merlhie had not received pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Orders of Payment
09/30/1795 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses accounts of pay due September 30 and asks that orders for payment be forwarded.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Order of Payment
03/31/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMartinan lamented the distance and time required to travel to Charlotte to obtain the money owed him by the Treasurer of the United States and requested an order for payment be sent to him in Newburn …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Money to Pay Garrisons
12/14/1795 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman reiterated his request for money to pay garrisons at Beard's Bluff and St. Mary's. Rolls paid by Col. Pope, accounts current of late Col. Dorsey (d) and pay rolls No. 3 & 5 enclosed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Money to be Forwarded to Col. Fish
03/29/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMorris can obtain money due him and his troops by way of a draft from Col. Fish in favor of Capt. Fleming.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Money
11/17/1795 Autograph Letter SignedFleming reiterated his request for money from the Secretary of War. Fleming enclosed nearly all the remaining vouchers due Simmons.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Method of Payment
05/16/1795 Autograph Letter SignedHale notified Simmons that Nicholas Smith deserted. Also requested information on what percentage of bounty should be paid to inlisted men in regards to the recently passed Act by Congress.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Instructions on Certifying Payroll
05/31/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMitchell forwards a muster roll and pay roll, and requests blank muster rolls.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Inspection of Accounts
12/28/1795 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman requested Simmons inspect amount handed to him by the Temporary Pay Master for expenses accrued at New York during the execution of a mission ordered by the Commanding Officer of West Point …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Information Regarding Payments
10/25/1795 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledges receipt of Simmons' letter of October 24 saying that her portion of her husband's pay will be given to her again. She wants to arrange to receive her portion every 3 months.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Information on Balance of Account of Soldier to be Discharged
06/24/1795 Autograph Letter SignedGibson requests the balance of pay and clothing for two soldiers who are leaving the service.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Further Pay as Naval Constructor
08/03/1795 Autograph Letter SignedHackett received an order for payment as a Naval contractor but has not received remittance. He is not sure where to apply for the money, and hopes that Coxe is the correct person to whom his request …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Advance Pay
02/10/1795 Author's Letterbook CopyClark requested his daughter Margaret receive a portion of his pay while he was in public service.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Accounts
09/23/1795 Autograph Letter SignedFitzpatrick to leave Philadelphia shortly, requested accounts from auditor and money that his is authorized to receive through power of attorney. Hopes to settle accounts. Enclosed power of attorney …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
