James Bruff
45 documents

Claim for commutation
08/24/1786 LetterbookInforms Capt. James Bruff that he has received his claim for commutation and will soon consider it. Bruff will not be able to receive subsistence pay however.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pay to Soldiers Confined by Civil Authority
08/09/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyOfficers are not permitted to pay soldiers confined by the Civil Authority so the date of their imprisonment and release should be maintained on the muster roll. Application has made to the War Office …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Funds for Capt. Bruff's Recruiting
07/12/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Secretary of War has directed a remittance to Capt. Bruff though the hands of George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, for the use of the recruiting service.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Captain Bruff
04/27/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons forwards blank pay rolls to Captain James Bruff.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Warrant issued by the War Secretary
11/21/1795 LetterbookInforms Capt. James Bruff that the War Secretary has issued a warrant in his favor for the amount of 5000 dollars.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Transmit Pay Rolls at the End of Each Two-Month Period
04/27/1795 Letter SignedIt is expected that in the future every officer will make out their own pay rolls and transmit them with their muster rolls at the end of each two-month period. An examination will then take place and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
The Pay of Captain Bruff's Men
01/28/1795 Letter SignedThe Treasurer has been directed to remit to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, a sum to be transmitted to Bruff for the pay of the non-commissioned officers and privates in his Company. Receipts …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Pay of Captain Bruff, Lieutenant Geddes, & Recruits
03/19/1795 Letter SignedBruff will receive a sum from Lieutenant Simon Geddes, being Bruff's pay from July 1794 through February 1795. A further sum is for the pay of Geddes for February and a third sum is for Bruff's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Money for the Recruiting Service at Baltimore
03/23/1795 Letter SignedGeorge Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, will deliver to Captain Bruff a sum to be used for the Recruiting Service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Deserters' and Dead Men's Pay
01/26/1795 Draft Document SignedMifflin instructs Bruff as how to settle his accounts with specific instruction to return deserters' and dead men's pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Confirms receipt of vouchers
10/12/1795 LetterbookInforms Capt. Bruff that John Kilty will pay him. Also confirms receipt of vouchers from Bruff.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Confirms receipt of vouchers
08/18/1795 LetterbookConfirms receipt of a letter containing vouchers for pay from Capt. James Bruff.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Confirms receipt of letter
11/06/1795 LetterbookAcknowledges the receipt of Capt. Bruff's letter.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Confirms delivery of receipt rolls
10/22/1795 LetterbookInforms Capt. Bruff that the receipt roll for the pay of himself and his recruits has been received.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning future pay
09/17/1795 LetterbookInforms Capt. Bruff that John Kilty will pay him.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning future pay
07/30/1795 LetterbookInforms Capt. James Bruff that John Kilty will pay him.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Pay of Bruff's and Rowan's detachments
11/30/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of muster and pay rolls. Pay of Captain Bruff's detachment. Pay arrangements for Lt. Rowan's detachment at Fort Oswego
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Pay and bounties for Bruff's detachment
06/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Bruff that he is forwarding money from the pay and bounties due to the soldiers in Bruff's detachment and requests that Bruff submit muster rolls so his men can be paid for May
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Matters concerning Captain Bruff
11/24/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Captain Bruff that the Secretary of War has read his letter and will reply to him. Bruff's muster and rolls will be examined. Requests Bruff's account current and vouchers for advances. Cited …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Account of James Bruff
07/11/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Bruff to Simmons, 07/18/1796. [Pay matters for his company, including his muster and pay rolls, his receipt rolls, and his vouchers for monies disbursed. Also mentions his methods of …
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William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Capt. Bruff
12/20/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Capt. Bruff of deductions made to his pay roll.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment of Troops at Fort Niagara
10/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received muster and pay rolls for June and July, accompanied by receipt roll for January, February, March, April, and May for troops stationed at Fort Niagara. Receipts to be examined and if …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Pay matters at Niagara
06/23/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyLists the accounts for which money sent to Bruff is to be applied, including pay of Bruff's detachment, the forage of his detachment, and the recruiting service with explanation of the sums. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
