James Bruff
45 documents

Muster and pay rolls
07/28/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of muster and pay rolls for Bruff's detachment with explanations of Simmons' alterations. Cited in Simmons to Bruff, 10/03/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Act of Congress
03/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyEncloses copies of a 3 March 1797 Act of Congress "To Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States"
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Absence of Lieutenant Dayton
10/07/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyBruff referenced Muster Roll for July in which Lieutenant Dayton and Michael La Hash were reported absent with[out] leave. Copy of letter to Dayton enclosed along with his response.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner acts in the absence of William Simmons
03/08/1798 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs Capt. James Bruff that the Accountant's Office has received and credited his receipt rolls.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
05/08/1798 LetterbookSimmons informs Bruff that his muster and pay rolls are received but payment is delayed until Congress passes appropriations.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
RE Organization of Individual Regiments
07/31/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments
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RE Organization of Individual Regiments
07/02/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments
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RE Courts-Martials & Infractions of Military Discipline
03/05/1799 Autograph DraftRoutine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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RE Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
06/25/1799 Copy of documentRoutine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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RE Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military discipline
08/27/1799 Draft LetterRoutine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline
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RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
04/25/1799 Autograph Draft Document SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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RE Army Recruiting & Organization of Individual Regiments
07/01/1799 Autograph Draft DocumentRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting and concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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RE Army Recruiting
05/02/1799 Autograph Draft DocumentRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting.
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Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
07/25/1799 LetterbookSimmons informs Bruff to expect payment from John Kilty.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
06/12/1799 LetterbookSimmons informs Bruff to expect pay from John Kilty.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Discussion of Clothing, Comfort, and Cost for Soldiers
06/13/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyRefers to responsibility as Intendent of Stores and desire to be more useful to the army and the U.S. Mentions deficiency of supplies, some of which were sent but were lost by the boatmen and for …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Transfer to Fort Johnston
10/15/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentCaptain Bruff receives official notification that he has been transferred to Fort Johnston on the Cape Fear River in South Carolina. He is charged with guarding the country from maritime depredations …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)
Rules Regarding Compensation of Officers
03/25/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySecretary of War passed along letter and accounts of Bruff to Simmons. Simmons gave detailed description of the 2nd Article of the Regulations Respecting Extra Allowances to Officers. Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Balance Due
03/27/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that expenses for travel were extravagant. Bruff will only be paid for subsistence.Remaining balance of $5.44 in favor of Bruff to be paid to him by Edward Carrington.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
03/11/1800 Draft LetterRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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