Estimate of Expenses of the War Department for 1795
Document 1794This is an estimate of the expenses of the War Department for the year 1795, made by the Secretary of War, and dated in his office the 18th of November, 1794 including the probable expenses of the detachment of the militia now in service in the Western parts of Pennsylvania.
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Brought forward. 435,249.53
Military Department.
The following is an estimate of the expenses of the War department, for the year one thousand Seven hundred and ninety five, made by the Secretary at War, and dated in his Office the 13th of November 1794, including the probable Expenses of the detachment of the Militia now in Service in the Western parts of Pennsylvania.
The Legion of the United States.
Pay
General Staff — towit:
dollars p.mo.
1 Major General ... 166 ... 1,992.
2 Brigadier Generals ... 104 ... 2,496.
1 Major Commandant of
Artillery ... 55 ... 660.
1 Major of Dragoons ... 55 ... 660.
1 Quarter master General ... 100 ... 1200.
1 paymaster at head quarters ... 60 ... 720.
1 Adjutant, to do the duty as
Inspector ... 75 ... 900.
1 Chaplain ... 50 ... 600.
1 Surgeon of the Staff ... 70 ... 840.
1 deputy Quarter master ... 50 ... 600.
2 Aids de Camp to the
Major General, in addition
to their pay in the line ... 24 ... 576.
11,244.
Brought forward ... 11,244. 435,249.53
2 aide de Camp, one for each of the
Brigadiers, in addition to their
pay in the line dollars p.mo. 24 ... 576.
6 Surgeons mates for the hospitals for the Western and
South Western frontiers ... 30 ... 2,160.
1 principal Artificer ... 40 ... 480.
1 Second Artificer ... 26 ... 312.
14,772.
A Sub Legion,
Comprehending the following arrangement, towit
Field
1 Lieutenant Colonel Commandant
75 900.
3 Majors ... 50 ... 1800.
2,700.
Staff
1 Sub legionary paymaster ... 10 ... 120.
1 Sub legionary Quarter M[aster] ... 8 ... 96.
3 battalion Quarter masters ... 8 ... 288.
3 Adjutants ... 10 ... 360.
1 Sub legionary Surgeon ... 45 ... 540.
3 battalion Surgeons mates ... 30 ... 1080.
3 Serjeant Majors ... 7 ... 252.
3 Quarter master Serjeants ... 7 ... 252.
2,988.
20,460. 435,249.53
Brought forward ... 20,460. 435,249.53
One Company of Artillery.
dollars p.mo.
1 Captain ... 40 ... 480.
2 lieutenants ... 26 ... 624.
2 Cadets ... 6 ... 144.
4 Serjeants ... 6 ... 288.
47 privates ... 3 ... 1512.
10 artificers, to serve as privates ... 3 ... 960.
2 Musicians ... 4 ... 96.
4 Corporals ... 5 ... 240.
4,344.
One Troop of Horse.
1 Captain ... 40 ... 480.
1 Lieutenant ... 26 ... 312.
1 Cornet ... 20 ... 240.
6 Serjeants ... 6 ... 432.
6 Corporals ... 5 ... 360.
1 Farrier ... 8 ... 96.
1 Sadler ... 8 ... 96.
1 Trumpeter ... 4 ... 48.
65 dragoons ... 3 ... 2,340.
4,404.
Eight companies of Infantry.
8 Captains ... 40 ... 3840.
8 Lieutenants ... 26 ... 2496.
8 Ensigns ... 20 ... 1920.
48 Serjeants ... 6 ... 3456.
48 Corporals ... 5 ... 2880.
1 Senior Musician ... 6 ... 72.
15 Musicians ... 4 ... 720.
648 privates ... 3 ... 23,328. 38,712.
Brought forward ... 67,920. 435,249.53
Four Companies of Riflemen.
dollars p.mo.
4 Captains ... 40 ... 1920.
4 Lieutenants ... 26 ... 1248.
4 Ensigns ... 20 ... 960.
24 Serjeants ... 6 ... 1728.
24 Corporals ... 5 ... 1440.
4 Buglers ... 4 ... 192.
328 privates ... 3 ... 11,808. 19,296.
Amount of the pay of the Legion of the
United States.
Second Sub Legion ... 72,444.
Third Sub Legion ... 72,444.
Fourth Sub Legion ... 72,444.
Twelve additional Companies of Artillery ... 52,128.
Lieutenant Colonel Commandant to ditto ... 900.
Three Majors ... 1860.
One Surgeon ... 540.
Four Surgeon's mates ... 1440.
Subsistence.
rations p.day Rations.
1 Major General ... 15 ... 5475.
2 Brigadier Generals ... 12 ... 8760.
5 Lieutenant Col[onel] Com[mandant] ... 6 ... 10950.
17 Majors ... 4 ... 24820.
1 Adjutant General ... 6 ... 2190.
364,416. 435,249.53
Brought forward ... 364,416. 435,249.53
rations p.day
1 Paymaster at headquarters ... 4 ... 1460.
1 Quarter master General ... 6 ... 2190.
1 Deputy Quarter master Gen[eral] ... 3 ... 1095.
1 Surgeon of the Staff ... 6 ... 2190.
5 Surgeons ... 3 ... 5747.
16 Surgeons mates ... 2 ... 11,680.
6 Surgeons mates for garrisons ... 2 ... 4380.
1 principal Artificer ... 3 ... 1095.
1 Second Artificer ... 2 ... 730.
68 Captains ... 3 ... 74,460.
84 Lieutenants ... 2 ... 61,320.
43 Ensigns ... 2 ... 35,040.
4 Cornets ... 2 ... 2920.
39 Cadets ... 1 ... 11,680.
Money in lieu of rations, as
by law at the option of the
Officers at the Contract price
at the posts respectively,
when the rations shall
become due.
992 Non commissioned and
privates of artillery ... 4.
320 Non commissioned and
privates of Cavalry ... 4.
4560 Non Commissioned
and privates of Infantry ... 4.
5372 men Rations 2,411,462.
2,411,462 rations, at 13 cents per ration ... 361,719.50.
The above average includes the transportation. 723,135.50. 435,249.53
Brought forward ... 723,135.50. 435,249.53
Forage.
Staff.
dl p.mo.
1 Major General ... 20 ... 240.
2 Brigadier Generals ... 16 ... 384.
5 Lieut. Col.s Commandant ... 12 ... 720.
17 Majors ... 10 ... 2,040.
1 Adjutant General ... 12 ... 144.
1 paymaster at heald quarters ... 10 ... 120.
1 Quarter master General ... 12 ... 144.
1 Deputy Quarter master General ... 10 ... 120.
4 Aids de Camp ... 10 ... 480.
4 Brigade Majors ... 6 ... 288.
17 Adjutants ... 6 ... 1344.
1 Surgeon of the Staff ... 12 ... 144.
5 Surgeons ... 10 ... 600.
16 Surgeons Mates ... 6 ... 1152.
6 Surgeons Mates for garrisons ... 6 ... 432.
4 Paymasters ... 6 ... 288.
12 Quarter Masters ... 6 ... 864.
9,504.
Cavalry
1 Major ... 10 ... 120.
4 Captains ... 10 ... 480.
4 Lieutenants ... 6 ... 288.
4 Cornets ... 6 ... 288.
320 Non Commissioned and privates ... 6 ... 23,040.
24,216.
730,335.50. 435,249.53
Brought forward ... 756,855.50. 435,249.53
Cloathing.
992 Non Commissioned and privates of Artillery.
320 Non Commissioned and privates of Cavalry.
4560 Non Commissioned and privates of Infantry.
5372.
500 Contingencies.
6372 Suits, at 20 dollars per Suit ... 127,440.
Equipments for Cavalry.
dll each
15 officers equipments ... 15.25 ... 237.75.
320 Saddles ... 6.60 ... 2112.—
320 Bridles ... 1.66 ... 531.20.
320 Cartouch boxes ... 80 ... 256.
160 Sword belts ... 56 ... 89.60.
6 Bugle horns ... 4 ... 24.
320 pair of Holsters ... 2.50 ... 800.
320 bags ... 48 ... 153.60.
160 Swords ... 1.44 ... 230.40.
160 pair of Pistols ... 5 ... 800.
320 horsemen's Caps ... 2.50 ... 800.
320 pair of boots and spurs ... 4 ... 1280.
7,314.
Horses for the Cavalry.
200 horses to replace those which may die
or become unfit for service, at 120 dollars
each. 24,000.
Bounty.
To compleat the number in lieu of the
discharged Soldiers, those rendered unfit for
duty and dieing in 1794 and 1795. 5,000.
920,609.50. 435,249.53
Brought forward ... 920,609.50. 435,249.53
Hospital Department.
For medicines, instruments and stores for the
hospital for the garrisons and posts on the
Western and Southern frontiers, also the
subsistence of a purveyor, assistants and
nurses in the hospital, and examination
of invalid pensioners ... 20,000.
Ordnance Department.
For the Salaries of superintendants and
Store keepers at the different Arsenals.
Philadelphia.
dl p. mo.
Superintendant military Stores ... 125 ... 1500.
Superintendant of armourers ... 70 ... 840.
Springfield, Massachussetts.
Superintendant ... 70 ... 840.
Storekeeper ... 40 ... 480.
Deputy Store keeper ... 20 ... 240.
Master Armourer ... 50 ... 600.
Westpoint, New York.
Store keeper ... 40 ... 480.
Deputy Store keeper ... 20 ... 240.
Fort Rensselaer
and its dependancies.
Store keepers ... 14.335 ... 172.
5392. 940,609.50. 435,249.53
Brought forward ... 5392. 940,609.50. 435,249.53
Albany.
Store keeper ... 33.335 ... 400.
Trenton, New Jersey.
To be Established ... 400.
Commissary of military Stores:
At Carlisle ... 30 ... 360.
Fort Pitt ... 30 ... 360.
New London, Virg[inia] ... 35.835 ... 430.
Manchester d[itt]o ... 4.16⅔ ... 50.
Charleston S[outh] Car[olina] ... 8.335 ... 100.
Rents.
Philadelphia ... 1737.33.
New London ... 350.
Manchester ... 66.66.
Labourers at the different Arsenals ... 400.
Coopers, armourers and carpenters occasionally employed ... 600.
Two Conductors of military Stores ... 720.
11,365.99.
Defensive protection of the frontiers ... 130,000.
Indian Department.
For defraying the expenses of the Indian
department ... 50,000.
1,131,975.20. 435,249.53
Brought forward ... 1,131,975.20. 435,249.53
Quarter masters Department.
Waggons, horses and forage, tents, boats &c
also the transportation of the recruits,
Ordnance and military Stores, and all the
articles of the Quarter master's department,
the purchase of arms, Camp kettles, pack
Saddles, iron, fuel, boards, nails, paint,
Company books, Stationary &c, also the
pay and subsistence of all the Clerks
and of the Artificers employed in the said
department ... 150,000.
For Advances made to the Quarter master's
department during the present year
amount to ... 215,500.
Appropriation 1794 ... 150,000.
Forage ... 33,720. 183,720.
Deficiency ... 29,780.
Contingencies of the War Department.
For maps, hiring expresses, allowances to
officers for extra expences, printing, loss of
Stores of all kinds, advertising, and
Apprehending deserters ... 30,000.
To compleat the fortifications in the several
States, and the purchase of the necessary grounds ... 200,000. 1,311,975.20.
Vide note on the following page. Dollars 1,947,224.82.
Brought forward ... 1,947,224.82.
[The very high rates of labour and materials far exceeding the estimates heretofore made, will require a very considerable sum not much short of the one herein estimated, in order to place the Sea coast of the United States in a respectable State of defence.]
Militia.
An estimate of four months pay,
subsistence and forage of the
militia of the States of New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland
and Virginia, and the Artificers
and drivers of Ordnance.
General Staff, &c.
dollars p.mo. dollars
Governor Lee, Commander in chief ... 166 ... 664.
4 Aids de Camp ... 50 ... 800. 1464.
Adjutant General's Department.
1 Adjutant General ... 75 ... 300.
3 Assistants (Say as Majors) ... 50 ... 600.
4 deputies ditto ... 50 ... 800. 1,700.
Quarter master General's Dep[artmen]t.
1 Quarter Master General ... 100 ... 400.
4 Deputies (Say Major's pay) ... 50 ... 800.
8 Assistants (as Captains) ... 40 ... 1280. 2480.
3,0[44]1. 1,947,224.82.
Brought forward ... 5644. 1,947,224.82.
Hospital Department.
1 Director or Surgeon General ... 70 ... 280.
4 Senior Surgeons ... 45 ... 720.
8 Surgeons ... 45 ... 1440.
16 Surgeon's Mates ... 30 ... 1920. 4360.
Artificers.
1 principal Artificer ... 40 ... 160.
1 Assistant ditto ... 26 ... 104.
50 Artificers ... 8 ... 1,600.
1,564.
Agent for supplying provisions ... 150 ... 600. 2,464.
Subsistence.
122 days at 12½ Cents each ration.
rations dollars
The Commander in chief ... 15 ... 1830 ... 228.75.
4 Aids de Camp ... 4 ... 1952 ... 244.
3 Adjutant General ... 12 ... 1464 ... 183.
3 Assistants ... 4 } 3416 ... 427.
4 Deputies ... 4 } 854.
1 Quarter master General ... 12 ... 1464 ... 183.
4 Deputies ... 4 } 4380 ... 610.
8 Assistants ... 3 } 793.
1 Director or Surgeon General ... 12 ... 1464 ... 183.
4 Senior Surgeons ... 6 }
3 Surgeons ... 3 } 9760 ... 1220. 1403.
16 Surgeons Mates ... 2 }
15,746.75. 1,947,224.82.
Brought forward ... 15,746.75. 1,947,224.82.
rations rations dollars
1 principal Artificer ... 3 ... 366.45.75.
1 Assistant ... 2 ... 244.30.50.
50 Artificers ... 1 ... 6,100.762.50. 838.75.
Agent for supplying provisions ... 6 ... 732 ... 87.84.
Forage.
dl p.mo.
Commander in chief ... 20 ... 80.
4 Aids de Camp ... 10 ... 160. 240.
1 Adjutant General ... 12 ... 48.
3 Assistants ... 10 } 280. 328.
4 Deputies ... 10 }
1 Quarter master General ... 12 ... 48.
4 Deputies ... 10 } 480. 528.
8 Assistants ... 10 }
1 Director or Surgeon General ... 12 ... 48.
4 Senior Surgeons ... 10 } 480.
8 Surgeons ... 10 }
16 Surgeon's Mates ... 6 ... 384. 912.
Militia of New Jersey.
Pay.
dl p.mo. dll for 4 mo.
Governor Howell ... 166 ... 664.
2 Brigadier Generals ... 104 ... 832.
2 Aids de Camp to the M[ajor] General ... 50 ... 400.
2 Brigade Inspectors ... 50 ... 400.
1 Surgeon General ... 70 ... 280. 2576.
91,257.34. 1,947,224.82.
Brought forward ... 21,257.34. 1,947,224.82.
Field and Staff of the
Brigade Infantry.
dl p.mo. Dollars for
four months.
4 Lieut Colonels ... 75 ... 1200.
8 Majors ... 50 ... 1600.
4 Adjutants as Lieutenants ... 26 ... 416.
4 Quarter masters as ditto ... 26 ... 416.
4 Paymasters as Captains ... 40 ... 640.
4 Surgeons ... 45 ... 720.
2 Surgeon's Mates ... 30 ... 430.
2 drum and fife Majors ... 6 ... 48.
5,520.
Infantry, and Artillery.
19 Captains ... 40 ... 4640.
19 Lieutenants ... 26 ... 3016.
21 Ensigns ... 20 ... 1680.
108 Serjeants ... 6 ... 2592.
87 Corporals ... 5 ... 1740.
36 Musicians ... 4 ... 576.
1239 privates ... 3 ... 14,868. 29,112.
Light Dragoons.
3 Majors ... 55 ... 660.
2 Adjutants ... 26 ... 208.
2 Quarter Masters ... 26 ... 208.
1 Paymaster ... 40 ... 160.
1 Surgeon ... 45 ... 180.
1 Surgeon's Mate ... 30 ... 120.
1530. 55,389.34. 1,947,224.82.
Dollars
Brought forward ... 1536. 55,389.34. 1,947,224.82.
2 Serjeant Majors ... 7 ... 56.
2 Quarter master Serjeants ... 7 ... 56.
12 Captains ... 40 ... 1920.
22 Lieutenants ... 26 ... 2288.
12 Cornets ... 20 ... 660.
53 Serjeants ... 6 ... 1272.
41 Corporals ... 5 ... 820.
4 Farriers supposed as Artificers ... 8 ... 128.
12 Trumpeters ... 4 ... 192.
343 Dragoons ... 3 ... 4,116. 13,344.
Subsistence.
122 days at 12½ Cents per ration.
General Staff.
rations p.day rations dollars
1 Major General ... 15 ... 1830 ... 228.75.
2 Brigadier Generals ... 12 ... 2928 ... 366.
2 Aids de Camp ... 4 ... 976 ... 122.
2 Brigade Inspectors ... 4 ... 976 ... 122.
1 Surgeon General ... 6 ... 732 ... 91.50. 930.25.
Field and Staff of the Brigade
of Infantry and Cavalry.
4 Lieut Col[onel]s ... 6 ... 2923 ... 360.
11 Majors ... 4 ... 5368 ... 671.
6 Adjutants ... 2 ... 1464 ... 183.
6 Quarter masters ... 2 ... 1464 ... 183.
5 paymasters ... 3 ... 1830 ... 228.75.
1651.75. 70,163.59. 1,947,224.82.
Brought forward ... 1651.75. 70,163.59. 1,947,224.82.
5 Surgeons ... 3 ... 1830 ... 228.75.
5 Surgeons mates ... 2 ... 1220 ... 152.50.
20 Captains ... 3 ... 10614 ... 1,326.75.
12 Captains ... 3 ... 4392 ... 549.
34 Lieutenants,
Ensigns & Cornets ... 2 ... 20496 ... 2562.
1929 Non Com[missione]d
and privates ... 1 ... 235338 ... 29,417.25. 35,368.
Forage.
1 Major General ... 20 ... 80.
2 Brigadier Generals ... 16 ... 128.
4 Lieut. Colonels, and
Surgeon General } ... 12 ... 240.
2 Aids de Camp ... 10 ... 80.
2 Brigade Inspectors ... 10 ... 80.
11 Majors ... 10 ... 440.
5 Surgeons ... 10 ... 200.
5 Surgeons mates ... 6 ... 120. 1,368.
Militia of Pennsylvania.
Pay.
2 Major Generals ... 166 ... 1328.
2 Brigadier Generals ... 104 ... 832.
4 Aids de Camp to maj. G[eneral] ... 50 ... 800.
2 Brig. major and
Inspectors ... 50 ... 400. 3,360.
110,759.59. 1,947,224.82.
Brought forward ... 110,759.59. 1,947,224.82.
Pennsylvania being under a requisition
for 4500 infantry, will require the same
sum that is estimated for Virginia.
Pay for the Officers (except the General
Staff) Non Commissioned and privates
... 24,274 ... 97,096.
Also for 500 Cavalry and 200 Artillery:
Cavalry, the same number being required
as from New Jersey, the pay is estimated
to the same Amount ... 3,336 ... 13,344.
Artillery.
dollars p.mo. dollars for
4 months.
1 Major ... 55 ... 220.
5 Captains ... 40 ... 800.
10 Lieutenants ... 26 ... 1040.
1 Adjutant ... 26 ... 104.
1 Quarter master ... 26 ... 104.
1 Surgeon ... 45 ... 180.
1 Surgeon's mate ... 30 ... 120.
1 Serjeant Major ... 7 ... 28.
1 Quarter master Serjeant ... 7 ... 28.
1 Drum Major ... 6 ... 24.
1 Fife major ... 6 ... 24.
20 Serjeants ... 6 ... 480.
20 Corporals ... 5 ... 400.
10 Drums and fifes ... 4 ... 160.
127 matrosses ... 3 ... 1524. 3,256.
220,436.59. 1,947,224.82.
Brought forward ... 226,435.59. 1,947,224.82.
Subsistence.
122 days, at 12½ cents per ration.
rations p.day rations dollars
2 Major Generals ... 15 ... 3660 ... 457.50.
2 Brigadier Generals ... 12 ... 2928 ... 366.
4 Adjutants ... 4 ... 1952 ... 244.
2 Brigade Inspectors ... 4 ... 976 ... 122. 1,189.50.
For subsistence of the Officers, non commissioned and privates of the infantry,
the Same as Virginia ... 75,825.30.
Cavalry as New Jersey.
3 Majors at 4 ... 12 ... 1464 ... 183.
2 Adjutants ... 2 ... 4 ... 488 ... 61.
1 Paymaster ... 3 ... 3 ... 366 ... 45.75.
1 Surgeon ... 3 ... 3 ... 366 ... 45.75.
1 Surgeons mate ... 2 ... 2 ... 244 ... 30.50.
12 Captains ... 3 ... 36 ... 4392 ... 549.
22 Lieutenants ... 2 ... 44 ... 5368 ... 671.
12 Cornets ... 2 ... 24 ... 2928 ... 366.
457 Non commissioned
and privates ... 1 ... 55,754 ... 6969.25. 8,982.25.
Artillery.
1 Major ... 4 ... 4 ... 488 ... 61.
5 Captains ... 3 ... 15 ... 1830 ... 228.75.
259.75. 312,430.64. 1,947,224.82.
Brought forward ... 289.75. 312,430.64. 1,947,224.82.
10 Lieutenants ... 2 ... 20 ... 2440 ... 305.
1 Adjutant ... 2 ... 2 ... 244 ... 30.50.
1 Quarter master ... 2 ... 2 ... 244 ... 30.50.
1 Surgeon ... 3 ... 3 ... 366 ... 45.75.
1 Surgeon's mate ... 2 ... 2 ... 244 ... 30.50.
151 Non commissioned
and privates ... 1 ... 22032 ... 2700.25. 3,492.25.
Forage.
dollars p.mo. dollars for
four months.
2 Major Generals ... 20 ... 100.
2 Brigadier Generals ... 10 ... 128.
4 Aids de Camp ... 10 ... 160.
2 Brigade Inspectors ... 10 ... 80.
528.—
In Addition, the
estimate for Virginia
includes the Cavalry
and Artillery; this
will make
8 Lieut Col[onel] Command[ant] ... 12 ... 384.
20 Majors ... 10 ... 800.
10 Surgeons ... 10 ... 400.
10 Surgeon's mates ... 6 ... 240.
1824.
318,274.89. 1,947,224.82.
Brought forward ... 318,274.89. 1,947,224.82.
Militia of Maryland.
Pay.
1 Brigadier General ... 104 ... 416.
1 Brigade Major & Inspector ... 50 ... 200.
2 Lieut Col[onel]s Command[ant] ... 75 ... 600.
4 Majors ... 50 ... 800.
1 Surgeon ... 45 ... 180.
1 Surgeons Mate ... 30 ... 120.
26 Captains ... 40 ... 4,160.
30 Lieutenants ... 26 ... 3,120.
24 Ensigns ... 20 ... 1,920.
2 Quarter masters as Lieut[enan]t ... 26 ... 208.
2 Quarter master Serjeants ... 7 ... 56.
3 Serjeant Majors ... 7 ... 84.
96 Serjeants ... 6 ... 2,304.
97 Corporals ... 5 ... 1,940.
15 Music ... 4 ... 240.
1269 privates ... 3 ... 15,228.
Add pay of 2 Adjutants
and 2 paymasters ... 264. 31,840.
330,114.89. 1,947,224.82.
Brought forward ... 350,114.89. 1,947,224.82.
Subsistence.
122 days, at 12½ Cents per ration.
1 Brigadier General ... 12 ... 1464 ... 133.
2 Lieut. Col[onel]s Com[mandant] ... 6 ... 1464 ... 133.
4 Majors ... 4 ... 1952 ... 244.
1 Brigade Major ... 4 ... 488 ... 61.
1 Surgeon ... 3 ... 366 ... 45.75.
1 Surgeons Mate ... 2 ... 244 ... 30.50.
26 Captains ... 3 ... 9516 ... 1189.50.
30 Lieutenants ... 2 ... 7320 ... 915.
24 Ensigns ... 2 ... 5856 ... 732.
2 Quarter masters ... 2 ... 488 ... 61.
1482 Non Commissioned
and privates ... 1 ... 180,804 ... 22,600.50.
Rations of 2 Adjutants and 2
paymasters ... 3 ... 151.66. 26,396.96.
Forage.
dollars p.mo. dollars for
four months.
1 Brigadier General ... 16 ... 64.
1 Brigade Major ... 10 ... 40.
2 Lieut. Colonels ... 12 ... 96.
4 Majors ... 10 ... 160.
1 Surgeon ... 10 ... 40.
1 Surgeon's mate ... 6 ... 24. 424.
376,935.80. 1,947,224.82.
Brought forward ... 376,935.80. 1,947,224.82.
Militia of Virginia.
Pay.
dollars p.mo. dollars for [four months].
1 Major General ... 166 ... 664.
1 Brigadier Generals ... 104 ... 832.
1 Aids de Camp to the
Major General } ... 50 ... 400.
2 Brigade Majors
and Inspectors } ... 50 ... 400.
2 Lieut Col[onel]s Commandant ... 75 ... 2,400.
16 Majors ... 50 ... 3,200.
82 Captains ... 40 ... 13,120.
82 Lieutenants ... 26 ... 8,528.
82 Ensigns and Cornets ... 20 ... 6,560.
8 Adjutants as Lieutenants ... 26 ... 832.
8 Quarter masters as ditto ... 26 ... 832.
8 Paymasters as Captains ... 40 ... 1,280.
8 Surgeons ... 45 ... 1,440.
8 Surgeon's Mates ... 30 ... 960.
8 Serjeant Majors ... 7 ... 224.
8 Quarter master Serjeants ... 7 ... 224.
8 Drum Majors ... 6 ... 192.
8 Fife Majors ... 6 ... 192.
328 Serjeants ... 6 ... 7872.
328 Corporals ... 5 ... 6,560.
82 Fifers ... 4 ... 1,312.
82 Drummers ... 4 ... 1,312.
5338 Privates ... 3 ... 40,056. 99,392.
476,327.80. 1,947,224.82.
Brought forward ... 476,327.80. 1,947,224.82.
Subsistence.
122 days, at 12½ Cents per ration.
1 Major General ... 15 ... 1830 ... 228.75.
2 Brigadier Generals ... 12 ... 2928 ... 366.
2 Aids de Camp ... 4 ... 976 ... 122.
2 Brigade Inspectors ... 4 ... 976 ... 122. 838.75.
8 Lieut Colonels ... 6 ... 5856 ... 732.
16 Majors ... 4 ... 7808 ... 976.
82 Captains ... 3 ... 30,012 ... 3751.50.
82 Lieutenants ... 2 ... 20,008 ... 2051.
8 Adjutants ... 2 ... 1952 ... 244.
8 Quarter Masters ... 2 ... 1952 ... 244.
8 Paymasters ... 3 ... 2928 ... 366.
8 Surgeons ... 3 ... 2928 ... 366.
8 Surgeons Mates ... 2 ... 1952 ... 244.
1190 non com[missione]d &
privates ... 3 ... 1 ... 514,480 ... 65,897.80. 72,872.50.
Forage.
dollars p.mo.
1 Major General ... 20 ... 80.
2 Brigadier Generals ... 16 ... 128.
2 Aids de Camp ... 10 ... 80.
2 Brigade Inspectors ... 10 ... 80.
8 Lieut. Colonels ... 12 ... 384.
16 Majors ... 10 ... 640.
8 Surgeons ... 10 ... 320.
8 Surgeons Mates ... 6 ... 192. 1,904.
551,942.85. 1,947,224.82.
Brought forward ... 551,942.85. 1,947,224.82.
Artificers and Drivers of Ordnance.
Pay.
1 Superintendent ... 70 ... 280.
1 Foreman ... 26 ... 104.
10 Artificers ... 18 ... 720.
93 Drivers ... 10 ... 1090. 2,424.
Subsistence.
1 Foreman ... 2 ... 244 ... 30.50.
10 Artificers ... 1 ... 1220 ... 152.50.
23 Drivers ... 4 ... 3416 ... 427. 610.
Superintendant not extended.
[Note. New Jersey averages for the Infantry exactly fifty to a company, including Officers: There is taken for Virginia an average of fifty six to a Company, Officers included; this will give eighty two Companies: — allow, According to law, five companies to a battalion, will give somewhat better than 16 battalions, on which is calculated and estimated for 8 Lieutenant Colonel Commandants, 16 Majors, 82 Captains, &c. &c. as is expressed.
The pay required for one month for four months
is ... 3,336 ... 13,344.
For subsistence, by the Pennsylvania estimate,
taken from the New Jersey return ... 8,933.16.]
22,277.16. 554,676.85. 1947,224.
Brought forward ... 22,277.16. 554,676.85. 1,947,224.82.
Forage for 3 majors, at 10
dollars per month, for four months ... 120. 22,397.16.
Cloathing — furnished, viz:
dollar cents
14,052 blankets (each) 1.50 ... 16,623.
500 hats ... 73½ ... 366.66⅔.
20,787 pair of shoes ... 80 ... 16,629.60.
50 privates Infantry coats ... 3.66⅔ ... 440.
12 Musicians d[itt]o ... 3.66⅔ ... 44.
130 Serjeants rifle d[itt]o ... 3.66⅔ ... 476.66⅔.
645 privates d[itto] d[itto] ... 3.66⅔ ... 2,365.
1769 Gaiters ... 2.33 ... 3,921.77.
500 Vests ... 4 ... 500.
3006 pair of woollen overalls ... 2.33 ... 7,003.98.
1200 Cotton Shirts ... 96⅔ ... 1,160.
1450 Linen ditto ... 96⅔ ... 1401.66⅔.
1500 pair of Socks ... 10 ... 150.
2035 d[itto] Stockings ... 52 ... 1058.20.
51,810.55.
12,463 Non commissioned and
privates of the Militia being
entitled to cloathing for four
months, equal to one third of
a suit, amounts to dollars
83,140; deficiency ... 31,329.45. 83,140.
660,214.1. 1,947,224.83.
Brought forward ... 660,214.1. 1,947,224.82.
Camp Equipage ... 57,434.
The loss on the Camp Equipage may
be estimated at 50 per cent ... 28,717.
Hospital Stores ... 2,770.
Military Stores.
About 10,000 Arms and accoutrements have been
furnished the Militia, together with ammunition
and other equipments; the whole of which may
be estimated at 136,400 dollars.
It is presumed the greater part will be
returned, but materially injured. The
Expenses of placing the Arms in repair,
and the expenses of the injuries may be
Estimated at a loss of 25 per Cent on
the whole ... 34,100.
Quartermaster and Paymaster's
Department.
Estimated Amount of three hundred
baggage Waggons at 5 dollars per day
for 120 days ... 180,000.
Estimated Amount of two hundred
Waggons for flour, salt, &c, at 5 dollars
per day for 120 days ... 120,000.
Estimated Amount of seventy
Waggons for forage at 5 dollars
per day for 120 days ... 42,000.
342,000. 725,804.1. 1,947,224.82.
Brought forward ... 342,000. 725,804.1. 1,947,224.82.
Estimated Amount of 50
Waggons for the field
Officers of eight Companies,
at 6 dollars per day, for
120 days ... 21,600. 363,600.
Forage for the Cavalry ... 33,168. 1,122,569.
Naval Department.
The following is an Estimate of the pay
and Subsistence of the Navy of the
United States, calculated upon a
Scale of six months, made by the
Secretary at War, and dated in his
Office the 18th November, 1794.
44 Gun Frigate.
dll p.mo. for six months.
1 Captain ... 75 ... 450.
4 Lieutenants ... 40 ... 960.
1 Lieutenant of marines ... 26 ... 156.
1 Chaplain ... 40 ... 240.
1 Sailing master ... 40 ... 240.
1 Surgeon ... 50 ... 300.
2340. 3,069,793.
Brought forward ... 2346. 3,069,793.83.
2 Surgeon's Mates ... 30 ... 360.
1 Purser ... 40 ... 240.
1 Boatswain ... 18 ... 108.
1 Gunner ... 18 ... 108.
1 Sailmaker ... 18 ... 108.
1 Carpenter ... 18 ... 108.
2 Boatswain's mates ... 13 ... 156.
2 Gunner's Mates ... 13 ... 156.
1 Sailmaker's Mate ... 13 ... 78.
8 Midshipmen ... 13 ... 624.
2 Masters Mates ... 13 ... 156.
1 Captain's Clerk ... 13 ... 78.
1 Cockswain ... 13 ... 78.
1 Yeoman of the gunroom ... 13 ... 78.
11 Quarter Gunners ... 13 ... 858.
2 Carpenter's Mates ... 13 ... 156.
1 Armourer ... 13 ... 78.
1 Steward ... 13 ... 78.
1 Cooper ... 13 ... 78.
1 Master at Arms ... 13 ... 78.
1 Cook ... 13 ... 78.
150 Seamen ... 11 ... 9,900.
103 Midshipmen and
ordinary Seamen ... 9 ... 5,562.
1 Serjeant ... 10 ... 60.
1 Corporal ... 10 ... 60.
1 Drummer ... 9 ... 54.
1 Fifer ... 9 ... 54.
50 Marines ... 9 ... 2,700.
24,376. 3,069,793.
Brought forward ... 24,576. 3,069,793.83.
The pay of the crews of three other forty four
gun frigates at 24,576 dollars each,
as above estimated ... 73,728.
Total 98,304 dollars pay, for six
months, is at the rate of 16,384
dollars per month, for four frigates
of 44 guns each?
36 Gun Frigate.
dll p.mo.
1 Captain ... 75 ... 450.
3 Lieutenants ... 40 ... 720.
1 Lieutenant of marines ... 26 ... 156.
1 Surgeon ... 50 ... 300.
1 Surgeon's Mate ... 30 ... 180.
1 Sailing Master ... 40 ... 240.
1 Purser ... 40 ... 240.
1 Boatswain ... 18 ... 108.
1 Gunner ... 18 ... 108.
1 Sailmaker ... 18 ... 108.
1 Carpenter ... 18 ... 108.
8 Midshipmen ... 13 ... 624.
2 Masters Mates ... 13 ... 156.
1 Captain's Clerk ... 13 ... 78.
2 Boatswain's mates ... 13 ... 156.
3732. 98,304. 3,069,793.83.
Brought forward ... 3,732. 98,304. 3,069,793.83.
dollars p.mo.
1 Cockswain ... 13 ... 78.
1 Sail makers Mate ... 13 ... 78.
2 Gunners Mates ... 13 ... 156.
1 Yeoman of the Gun room ... 13 ... 78.
9 Quarter Gunners ... 13 ... 702.
2 Carpenters Mates ... 13 ... 156.
1 Armourer ... 13 ... 78.
1 Steward ... 13 ... 78.
1 Cooper ... 13 ... 78.
1 Master at Arms ... 13 ... 78.
1 Cook ... 13 ... 78.
130 able Seamen and midshipmen ... 11 ... 8,580.
90 Ordinary Seamen ... 9 ... 4,860.
1 Serjeant ... 10 ... 60.
2 Corporals ... 10 ... 120.
1 Drummer ... 9 ... 54.
1 Fifer ... 9 ... 54.
40 Marines ... 9 ... 2,160. 21,258.
The pay of the crew of one other thirty six
Gun frigate, estimated as above ... 21,258.
Total 42,516 dollars pay for six
months, is at the rate of 7,086
dollars per month, for two frigates
of 36 guns each.
140,320. 3,069,793.83.
Brought forward ... 140,820. 3,069,793.83.
Subsistence.
rations p.day rations
6 Captains ... 6 ... 7 ... 30.
22 Lieutenants ... 3 ... 66.
6 Lieutenants of Marines ... 2 ... 12.
4 Chaplains ... 2 ... 8.
6 Surgeons ... 2 ... 12.
10 Surgeon's Mates ... 2 ... 20.
6 Sailing masters ... 2 ... 12.
6 Pursers ... 2 ... 12.
6 Boatswains ... 2 ... 12.
12 Boatswain's mates ... 1 ... 12.
6 Gunners ... 2 ... 12.
12 Gunners mates ... 1 ... 12.
6 Sail Makers ... 2 ... 12.
6 Sail makers mates ... 1 ... 6.
6 Carpenters ... 2 ... 12.
12 Carpenter's Mates ... 1 ... 12.
48 Midshipmen ... 1 ... 48.
12 Master's Mates ... 1 ... 12.
6 Captains' Clerks ... 1 ... 6.
6 Cockswains ... 1 ... 6.
6 Yeomen of the gunrooms ... 1 ... 6.
62 Quarter Gunners ... 1 ... 62.
6 Armourers ... 1 ... 6.
6 Stewards ... 1 ... 6.
6 Coopers ... 1 ... 6.
6 Masters at Arms ... 1 ... 6.
6 Cooks ... 1 ... 6.
Rations 438. 140,820. 3,069,793.83.
rations Dollars
Brought forward ... 438. 140,820. 3,069,793.83.
1459 Able Seamen, Mid-
shipmen and ordinary
Seamen ... 1 ... 1,452.
6 Serjeants ... 1 ... 6.
8 Corporals ... 1 ... 8.
6 Drummers ... 1 ... 6.
6 Fifers ... 1 ... 6.
280 Marines ... 1 ... 280.
Rations per day 2,196.
2,196 rations per day, will amount to
399,672 rations for six months.
399,672 rations, at 20 Cents per ration, is ... 79,934.40. 220,754.
For the payment of Military Pensions.
Invalid Pensioners.
For the annual allowance to the invalids
of the United States, from the fifth day
of March, one thousand seven hundred
and ninety five, to the fourth day of
March, one thousand seven hundred
and ninety six, inclusively.
New Hampshire ... 3,800.63.
Massachusetts ... 12,160.
Rhode Island ... 3,100.
19,060.63. 3,290,548.25.
Brought forward ... 19,060.63. 3,290,548.25.
Connecticut ... 8,524.36.
Vermont ... 510.
New York ... 17,388.
New Jersey ... 4,060.
Pennsylvania ... 18,200.
Delaware ... 1,824.
Maryland ... 4,420.
Kentucky ... 30.
Virginia ... 8,270.
North Carolina ... 1,270.
South Carolina ... 1,000.
Georgia ... 800.
As estimated by the Secretary at War. Total. 85,357.4.
For the support of Light-Houses, Beacons, Buoys and Public Piers.
The Commissioner of the Revenue estimates for the
maintenance and support of light houses, beacons,
buoys, public piers, and Slakeage of channels,
bars and shoals, and for occasional improvement
in the construction of lanterns, and of
the lamps and materials used in them ... 20,000.
To make good a deficiency of appropriation for
building a light house at Bald head ... 4,000. 24,000.
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Description
This is an estimate of the expenses of the War Department for the year 1795, made by the Secretary of War, and dated in his office the 18th of November, 1794 including the probable expenses of the detachment of the militia now in service in the Western parts of Pennsylvania.
Date
11/18/1794
Author
Document number
1794111800101
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Notable persons
Henry Knox
Legion of the United States
General Staff
Sub Legion
Company of Artillery
Troop of Horse [Cavalry]
Companies of Infantry
Companies of Riflemen
Hospital Department
Ordnance Department
Commissary of Military Stores
Indian Department
Quarter Master's Department
Militia
Adjutant General's Department
Quartermaster General's Department
Hospital Department
Artificers
Militia of New Jersey
Governor Howell
Light Dragoons
Field and Staff of the Brigade of Infantry and Cavalry
Militia of Pennsylvania
Cavalry of New Jersey
Militia of Maryland
Militia of Virginia
Naval Department
Invalid Pensioners
Notable locations
War Department
garrisons and posts on the western and southern frontiers
Springfield, Massachusetts
West Point, New York
Albany
Fort Rensselaer and its dependencies at Trenton, New Jersey
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Carlisle
Fort Pitt
New London, Virginia
Manchester
Charleston, South Carolina
Falls of Delaware
territories northwest and southwest of the Ohio
Georgia
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Vermont
Maryland
North Carolina
Notable items
pay
subsistence
rations
forage
clothing
Equipments for Cavalry
horses
bounty
rents
defensive protection of the frontiers
contingencies
camp equipage
military stores
44 & 36 Gun Frigates
pay of the crew
Payment of Military Pensions
Support of Light-Houses, Beacons, Buoys, and Public Piers
Major General
Brigadier Generals
Major Commandant of Artillery
Major of Dragoons
Quarter Master
Pay Master at Heqdquarters
Adjutant to do the duty as Inspector
Chaplain
Surgeon of the Staff
Deputy Quarter Master
Aide-de-Camp to the Major General
pay in the line
Aide-de-Camp to each of the Brigadiers
Surgeon's Mates for the hospitals of the western and southern frontiers
Principal Artificer
Second Artificer
Lieutenant Colonel Commandant
Majors
Sub Legionary Pay Master
Sub Legionary Quarter Master
Battalion Surgeon's Mates
Sergeant Majors
Quarter Master Sergeants
Captain
Lieutenants
Sergeants
Corporals
Artificers
Privates
Musicians
Cornet
Farrier
Saddler
Trumpeter
Dragoons
Ensigns
Senior Musician
Privates
Buglers
Subsistence
money in lieu of rations
contract price
forage
Clothing
Suits
Equipments for the cavalry
saddles
bridles
cartouch boxes
sword belts
bugle horns
holsters
bags
swords
pistols
horseman's caps
boots and spurs
horses for the cavalry
bounty
medicines
instruments
stores for the hospital
salaries of storekeepers at arsenals
Commissary of Military Stores
rents
appropriation
expenses for new carriages
brass field artillery
iron cannon with garrison carriages
mortar beds
repairs of arms
repairs of fortifications
brass field pieces out of the useless mortars
lead
gun powder
rifled muskets
equipments for cavalry
saddles
girths
sursingles
stirrups
halters
mail pillions and straps
valices
nose-bags
scabbards
knap sacks
cartridge boxes
horseman's tents
officers' marquees
magazine
acres of ground for arsenals
defensive protection of the frontiers
disposition of the Indians
wagons
boats
transportation of recruits
axes
camp kettles
pack-saddles
iron, fuel
boards
paint
company books
stationery
subsistence of clerks
advances
Contingencies of War Department
maps
expresses
printing
loss of stores
advertising
apprehending deserters