Samuel Vance Papers, M283.
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Matters of Paymaster
08/28/1797 Autograph Letter SignedVance advises McHenry on his actions regarding the settling of his accounts.
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Request for Vacation
03/28/1798 Autograph Draft LetterLieutenant Samuel Vance requests a short time of leave, after six years at work without relaxation.
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Promotion to Captain
05/07/1798 Letter SignedLieutenant Samuel Vance is notified of his promotion to Captain in the 3rd Regiment, and that vice Howell has resigned.
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Order to Settle Affairs and Rejoin Company
03/27/1798 Autograph Letter SignedOrder by Secretary McHenry to settle affairs in Pittsburgh, and then to repair immediately to Georgia to rejoin the company.
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Samuel Vance, Paymaster
08/09/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterDescription 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 …
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Request for Instructions
04/18/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedVance 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 …
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Request for Blank Forms
04/06/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedVance requests instructions and blank pay and receipt rolls following his appointment by General MacPherson to paymaster.
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Regarding Your Accounts
07/31/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedSimmons 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.
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Regarding a Confrontation between Vance and Simmons
04/02/1799 Autograph Letter SignedFollowing a February confrontation between the two, Vance is responding to Simmons regarding his accusations and behavior. Vance demands satisfaction from Simmons.
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Question of Payment for those Not Authorized by Law
07/09/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedVance 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 …
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On the assignment of a Clothier General to the Western Army
11/12/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentCopy 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. …
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Office of Clothier General
11/12/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentUntil the office of Clothier General has been appointed, the Deputy Paymaster General will perform his duties.
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Description of Payroll Discrepancy
08/19/1799 Autograph Letter SignedVance 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.
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Regarding Promotions and the Election of Thomas Jefferson
10/17/1800 Draft FragmentDiscusses 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 …
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Pay and accounting
02/27/1800 Letter SignedLetter regarding pay and accounting, and the accommodation of troops.
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List of Horses Stolen
11/29/1800 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedA 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.
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Court Martial
05/01/1800 Contemporary Copy of LetterLieutenant 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.
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Articles of Agreement for provision of rations
09/04/1800 DocumentArticles 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 …
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The Role of the Pay Master
08/01/1801 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedLieutenant Pike is appointed pay master of the 2nd Regiment, and goes forward with the rolls of the Corps this quarter. Lieutenant Wilson is apparently in arrears, and has been ordered to complete the …
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Supplies for Recruits
07/20/1801 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedGeneral Wilkinson orders Wilkins, the Quartermaster General, to furnish supplies for recruits in Kentucky and the Northwest Territory.
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Regarding the Appointment of Pike to Pay Master
08/02/1801 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses the necessity of appointing Pike pay master, and asks if he would oppose transferring Pike to his company. Visited home after a perilous voyage, but he is in good health.
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Men He Would Like to Keep On from Various Companies
07/24/1801 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedDiscusses a trip home to see his family; troublesome soldiers; some men from various companies he would like to keep on.
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Be Nice to Lieutenant Strong
10/02/1801 Autograph Letter SignedThis letter is handed to you by Lieutenant Strong, who travels with his mother up the Ohio. Please afford them every attention they might need. The party going with Strong is to be immediately …
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You May Sell My Land for Negroes
02/03/1802 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedWilkinson advises Vance that if he can sell his lands advantageously for negroes, to do so, but that they must be of good character. Gives prices.
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I've Written You Several Times!
04/03/1802 Autograph Letter SignedHe has written to Vance several times, with no response, but he has nothing to say at this time. Asks for a reply.
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