James Bruff
45 documents
Muster and pay rolls
Acknowledges 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
Encloses 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
Bruff 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
Peter 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
Simmons 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)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons 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
Simmons 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
Refers 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
Captain 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
Secretary 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
Notification 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)
