Samuel Vance Papers, M283.
25 documents
Matters of Paymaster
Vance advises McHenry on his actions regarding the settling of his accounts.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Request for Vacation
Lieutenant Samuel Vance requests a short time of leave, after six years at work without relaxation.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Promotion to Captain
Lieutenant Samuel Vance is notified of his promotion to Captain in the 3rd Regiment, and that vice Howell has resigned.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Order to Settle Affairs and Rejoin Company
Order by Secretary McHenry to settle affairs in Pittsburgh, and then to repair immediately to Georgia to rejoin the company.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Samuel Vance, Paymaster
Description of Samuel Vance having been paymaster for a militia expedition; 3,201 dollar balance remains in his hands. They have already used some of that money for recruiting services. Notification …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Request for Instructions
Vance is clearly frustrated by the lack of instruction he has received regarding the number of officers, etc. which are permitted on the muster rolls. He feels that is he is to perform his duties as …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Request for Blank Forms
Vance requests instructions and blank pay and receipt rolls following his appointment by General MacPherson to paymaster.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Regarding Your Accounts
Simmons tells Vance that he has given his accounts to Caleb Swan, paymaster general, for examination, and that all explanations should be given to him first.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Regarding a Confrontation between Vance and Simmons
Following a February confrontation between the two, Vance is responding to Simmons regarding his accusations and behavior. Vance demands satisfaction from Simmons.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Question of Payment for those Not Authorized by Law
Vance is handing over vouchers for the payment of the volunteers on the Northampton Expedition. He notes that the muster contains a surgeon, quartermaster, lieutenant, and black men, and there is no …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.On the assignment of a Clothier General to the Western Army
Copy of document from Alexander Hamilton to General Wilkinson. Hamilton says that until the office of Clothier General shall be appointed, his duties will be performed by the Deputy Paymaster General. …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Office of Clothier General
Until the office of Clothier General has been appointed, the Deputy Paymaster General will perform his duties.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Description of Payroll Discrepancy
Vance asks why his official pay period starts after the date he considers his appointment. He explains the discrepancy between the muster rolls and actual enlistment.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Regarding Promotions and the Election of Thomas Jefferson
Discusses the difficulty of keeping paymasters due to frequent promotion, and steps he has taken to try and remedy the situation. Also discusses the likely election of Thomas Jefferson. He doubts the …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Pay and accounting
Letter regarding pay and accounting, and the accommodation of troops.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.List of Horses Stolen
A list of horses believed to have been stolen by Indians since the Treaty of Greenville, supplied to Secretary of War Dexter by Arthur St. Clair.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Court Martial
Lieutenant Kreemer has been dismissed from service by the Court Martial. There is an addendum stating that Vance has been notified regarding his pay and his subsistence.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Articles of Agreement for provision of rations
Articles of Agreement between Samuel Dexter and Edward Thomson, merchant of Philadelphia for the provision of rations at Oswego, Pittsburg, Fort Franklin, LeBouf, Cincinnati; Picuge Town, Loramie's …
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.
