John Jacob Rivardi

54 documents

RE Individual Officers and Soldiers
06/21/1799 Copy of document
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
10/31/1799 Draft Letter
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
07/02/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay
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RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
10/01/1799 Draft Letter
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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Plan for Reinforcing the Garrison at Niagara
10/02/1799 Draft Document
Hamilton discusses a plan for the disposition of the Western Army and the reinforcement of the garrison of Niagara. He is pleased by the kindly treatment of the garrison by the neighboring British …
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Order to Report to New Superintendent
03/01/1799 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton ordered Rivardi, now under his command, to visit all posts in Northern and Northwestern quarters to review current situation for possible changes regarding defense and trade.
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Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
09/25/1799 Letterbook
Simmons informs Rivardi that his pay rolls were forwarded to the Paymaster General.
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
08/28/1799 Letterbook
Fever in Philadelphia causes the Accountant's Office to relocate to Trenton. Simmons informs Rivardi that his accounts were forwarded to the Paymaster General.
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
07/31/1799 Letterbook
Simmons informs Rivardi that his pay rolls were approved.
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
07/11/1799 Letterbook
Simmons informs Rivardi to expect payment from Samuel Lewis.
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
06/08/1799 Letterbook
Simmons informs Rivardi that his paymaster, Capt. Thompson, will receive remittance from Samuel Lewis.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
In peace as in war an officer shall be ready to execute the trusts, etc.
06/25/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton discusses a number of issues including the appointment of a Court of Inquiry to address Captain Bruff's charges against Rivardi, the exclusion of foreigners from military service, Rivardi's …
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Expresses Concern about Delivery of Supplies
04/12/1799 Author's Letterbook Copy
Has sent the articles requested in the enclosed invoice. Dealing with complaints of detention, damage, and embezzlement along the route. Requests acknowledgment of receipt. Reports loss of trunk …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Considerations of Defense, Settlement, and Trade
03/01/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
Hamilton orders Rivardi to examine and assess the present disposition of the posts in the northwestern quarters with an emphasis on considerations of defense, settlement, and trade.
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Citation of Document by Printed Work
06/21/1799 Copy of document
Syrett listed this document in the Appendix to vol. 23.
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Allowance of Spirits
08/26/1799 Draft Document
Hamilton has ordered Major Adam Hoops and Captain James Stille to Fort Niagara to investigate Captain James Bruff's charges against Rivardi. He states that although most men had enlisted when the "the …
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[Extract of a Letter to Major Rivardi] Regarding Extra Pay
06/25/1799 Extract of Letter
Request for extra pay lacked specifics, therefore making it difficult to justify payment. McHenry approved payment for Rivardi's request, but advised future actions to be compensated with a ration of …
James McHenry Papers.
Visit of Gen. Hunter & the Duke of Kent
05/31/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Since we live in jealous times a visit from General Hunter and the Duke of Kent is not to be encouraged, but if they do visit, they should be accorded the same ceremonies as would be observed toward …
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Rivardi's Continuance at Niagara, Etc.
06/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton explains that Rivardi's continuance at his post at Niagara is a matter that must be decided by the commander of the western army and therefore is out of Hamilton's hands. Gave approval of …
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Pay for Doctors Muirhead and Kerr
08/12/1800 Extract
Directs Rivardi to pay Dr. Muirhead and Dr. Kerr as assistants or surgeon's mates if they will accept it.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Letter to the Engineer of Fortifications
08/12/1800 Document
Letter from Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War, to Major John Jacob Rivardi, engineer in service of the United States. Citation only.
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Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
02/03/1800 Letterbook
Simmons makes Rivardi aware of the proper compensation for soldiers assigned extra duty.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter Citation
09/12/1800 Cited letter or document
Cited in Simmons to Dexter, 10/02/1800. Letter from Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War, to Major John Jacob Rivardi, engineer for fortifying the ports and harbors at Baltimore, Alexandria, and Norfolk.
Citations
Letter Citation
03/08/1800 Cited letter or document
Listed by Syrett in the Appendix of Vol 24. Enclosed in Rivardi to Hamilton, 03/06/1800.
Listed in Syrett's Appendicies
Compensation for the Tuscaroras
03/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton has heard that Maj. Rivardi or the people under his command have killed three horses belonging to the Tuskorara nation. If this is true, the Indians must be immediately compensated for their …
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