Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.

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Hiring a Cooper to Make Casks
03/20/1787 Letterbook
Price has found a cooper who is well recommended and will work at West Point on the following terms: pay to be either 5 pounds 10 shillings per month and half rations or 16 pence per casks and half …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Garrison and Hudson in Want of Payment, Captain Molly Needs Shifts
04/21/1787
Mr. Garrison has repeatedly asked for payment for the cords of wood and carting which he furnished last winter. Mr. Hudson the carpenter has also asked for payment. Price does not have the funds to …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Frigate Orders, Powder to be Delievered and Sold
05/22/1787
Pirce acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of May 3 regarding the frigates. Mr. Green will attend to the business of the frigates as soon as it is warm enough. Per Knox's letter of the 8th, the …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Forwarding of Ordnance and Stores Returns
05/04/1787 Letterbook
Forwards various ordnance and stores records, along with an account of stores sold to James Manon.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Forwarding of Ordnance & Stores Returns
08/13/1787 Letterbook
Forwards ordnance & stores returns, as well as inspection & muster rolls for the detachment of the "1st American Regiment" at West Point, from their dates of enlistment to July 31, 1787. Describes …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Firewood Contractor
07/14/1787 Letterbook
Forwards ordnance & stores returns, & notifies Knox of a certificate given to a contractor for providing and transporting wood used by the garrison the previous winter.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Filling of Order for Horse Harness Articles
05/04/1787 Letterbook Copy
Sends requested horse harness, listing the items in detail, including collars and artillery horse chains.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Estimate of Wood for Six Months
09/04/1787 Letterbook
Price encloses an estimate of the wood wanting for the garrison for six months, November 1787 to April 1788. Fifty of the non-commissioned officers and privates included in the estimate are from …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Discussion of Iron, Stone Supply & Frigates
04/30/1787 Letterbook
Discusses pig iron available for frigates; also discusses availability of stone. Two vessels drifted down river and were damaged or destroyed near Fort Montgomery.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Discharge of Benjamin Hoye
09/08/1787 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that he has given Benjamin Hoye his discharge, who served ten months.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Details of New Arms Cleaning Contract
04/02/1787 Letterbook
Discusses new contract struck with James Morrow for the cleaning of 1000 stand of arms.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Delay in Correspondence Caused by Icy River
01/15/1787 Letterbook
The river is so full of ice it is not possible to safely send the three pounders which Knox requested. The guns will either be sent once the river is clear or Knox can have them sent by land. Price …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Court Martial for Two Prisoners, Powder Casks
11/21/1787 Letterbook
Agreeable to the Secretary at War's directions, Captain Burbeck has ordered a court martial for the two prisoners, Robert Welsh and William Wiat, who are charged with stealing powder and tents. Price …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Contracts for Cleaning & Repairing Arms, Provisions & Firewood
08/27/1787 Letterbook
Discusses the execution of James Manon's contract to repair and clean 1000 stand of arms, and his partial payment in weapons. Advises Knox on what actions should be taken if further weapons are to be …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Contract to Clean French Carbines
03/12/1787 Letterbook
Price certifies for Knox that James Morrow has cleaned 480 French carbines at a total cost of $75.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Confession of One of the Thieves who Stole Powder from West Point
10/20/1787 Letterbook
Mr. Cooper returned from Newburgh and told Price that he suspected Jones of having got and sold powder from West Point last fall. Price followed up on Cooper's statement and found evidence to support …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Boards Needed for Barracks Berths
08/18/1787 Letterbook
Captain Burbeck's company has arrived and is lodged in the Connecticut Barracks, which is in the least need of repairs. The barracks needs berths for the men to sleep on, but there are no boards to …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Arrangement for Powder Cask Contract
03/02/1787 Letterbook
Informs Knox that he has yet to meet with a cooper to determine the price of constructing powder casks. The returns for February have been sent.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Various Payments Due, Damage to Magazine by Wind
12/04/1788 Letterbook
John Brown of Newburgh contracted with Price to make two hundred powder casks and delivered them in September. Per that contract, he was supposed to be paid by December 1st. Price includes an account …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Stores Ready to be Delivered
05/07/1788 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that the stores which he inquired about are ready to be delivered to Captain Bradford.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Stores and Wagons
07/07/1788 Letterbook
Following the instructions in Knox's letter of June 9, Price has delivered to Mrs. Randal the articles she wanted, to the amount of one pound sixteen shillings. Wagons can be easily procured; Price …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Sale of Barracks on Constitution Island, Returns of Stores
04/10/1788 Letterbook
Price received Knox's letter regarding the buildings on Constitution Island. Price inspected the barracks and agreed to sell four-fifths of it to Mr. Salman, but has not yet allowed him to remove the …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Returns of Ordnance and Quartermaster Stores
03/03/1788 Letterbook
Price forwards by stage the returns of ordnance and quartermaster stores for February.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Reams of Musket Cartridge Paper
11/02/1788 Letterbook
Agreeable to Knox's order by Lieutenant Pratt regarding musket cartridge paper, Price has delivered to him four reams of the paper. Pratt has engaged a vessel to transport the Company to New York.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Provisions Sold to Mr. Morrow
05/03/1788 Letterbook
Agreeable to Knox's request, Price has sold 228£ of stores to James Morrow. Encloses two accounts of the articles sold to him. Discusses the state of the powder and need for new casks. Encloses …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.