Autograph Letter Signed
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No Socks on the Invoice
12/04/1797 Autograph Letter SignedShoemaker has received every article in good order in accordance with the invoice but it seems that Mr. Harris has made a mistake because there are no socks included on the invoice.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
No Duplicate Receipts
02/15/1797 Autograph Letter SignedThompson encloses the original receipt rolls for his company. He does not have duplicates and therefore entrusted the receipts to Captain Fleming rather than risk sending them by post.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Nicholson's Pay & Rations
03/24/1797 Autograph Letter SignedNicholson asks that his last quarter's pay and rations, due 31 March 1797, be sent to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Newspapers and Returns
05/05/1797 Autograph Letter SignedPacket of newspapers to be transported by mutual friend, Thomas Butler. Returns for Presque Isle to be transmitted with next post.
James Robertson Papers
News from the American Minister to Portugal
09/09/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSmith describes his experiences as Minister to Portugal with particular emphasis on the ceremony in which he was presented to the Prince.
Robert Oliver Papers
New Regulations and Burned Printer's House
01/27/1797 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that Craig will comply with new regulations. Disbanding cavalry and a note from the House of Representatives. Mentioned the burning of Brown the printer's house and the death of his …
James Robertson Papers
New Enlistments, Etc.
07/22/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCapt. Miller indicates that he has enlisted Charles Millings who says that he has been a soldier in Capt. Shamburgh's Company and Peter Larkins who was likewise in the 1st Regiment. Any information on …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
New Commissioner
08/07/1797 Autograph Letter SignedButler appointed Commissioner to reopen negotiations with Cherokees for peace treaty and land rights.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Relating to Indian Relations to the Senate [5B-C1 to C4] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 5)
My Last Quarter's Pay & Rations
09/25/1797 Autograph Letter SignedNicholson requests his pay and rations for the quarter ending September 30th.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Invention Merits Adoption, Etc.
05/13/1797 Autograph Letter SignedColonel Gurney is anxious to try Leacock's machine in his store because he believes Leacock's invention merits adoption. Leacock laments that old age has afflicted his body and the ravages of fire …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Contingent Expenses Applied to Public Use
06/19/1797 Autograph Letter SignedGaither discusses the use of his own money for public purposes for which he hopes to be compensated by the United States.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
My Commission on Monies Received and Paid by the War Office
11/15/1797 Autograph Letter SignedStevens acknowledges receipt of Simmons's letter and encloses the duplicate receipt for the sum remitted from the Treasury which is his commission on monies receieved and paid by the War Department …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My account with the United States as well as I could ascertain it.
12/13/1797 Autograph Letter SignedWatrous has enclosed his account in the best way that he could formulate it. He has not yet received a certficate from the paymaster to tell him when he was paid nor does he know the price of rations …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Muster, Pay, & Receipt Rolls
07/29/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are the muster, pay, and receipt rolls as well as duplicate receipts for money paid during the week.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster Rolls Required for Settlement Forwarded
05/26/1797 Autograph Letter SignedUpon settlement of his accounts, there was a remaining balance due Lukens for his services in the sublegion. Was not paid out due to "want of evidence" of Lukens being mustered, but he referenced a …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Muster Roll, August 1797
08/31/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the muster roll for the recruits at Middletown for August 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster Roll of Recruits
05/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the muster roll of the recruits at Middletown for May 1797 and a payroll for May amounting to $65.80.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster of Surplus
02/15/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMuster of "surplussage" of late Legion enclosed, agreeable to order of late Commander and Chief. Copies forwarded to Paymaster General and Paymaster of the 1st battalion of artillerists and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Muster Enclosed
11/22/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed musters of the 4th regiment and those of the artillery and cavalry. Payment of the corps completed agreeable to orders from Simmons. Copies to be forwarded to Caleb Swan. Balance of money …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Muster and Pay Rolls, with details
03/16/1797 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman communicated contents of Simmons previous letter to the Commandant who would write to Simmons on the subject of Lieut. Dransy's adjutancy.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Muster and Pay Rolls
01/13/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed muster and pay rolls, noted enclosed of Maj. Toamy. Additional rolls from Fort Franklin, Le Boeuf, and Presque Isle to arrive soon.
James Robertson Papers
Muster & Payrolls, May 1797
06/05/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCapt. Morris transmits the muster and payrolls of his company for May 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster & Payrolls, August 1797
08/31/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are the muster and payrolls for the recruits at Middletown for August 1797. The payroll amounts to $88.80.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster & Payrolls of the Recruits at Middletown
11/30/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are the muster and payrolls of the recruits at Middletown for November 1797, the pay amounting to $80. Enclosed are letters intended for Capts. William Eaton and William Elliot which should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster & Payroll, August 1797
09/02/1797 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the muster and payroll for the detachment at Ellis Island for the month of August 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
