Nathaniel Gorham
107 documents

Revolt of the Pennsylvania Troops
06/28/1786 Autograph LetterSullivan has submitted claims for pay and commutation, saying he was involved in an action involving a revolt of Pennsylvania Troops. Pierce requests verification.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Memorial of Reverend Robert Smith
07/31/1786 LetterbookLetter to the President of Congress, Nathaniel Gorham, respecting the Memorial of Reverend Robert Smith. Mentions Doctor David Oliphant, deputy director of the Southern Hospital.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
06/24/1786 LetterbookPierce reports the implications of not having information that is necessary to settle individual wartime accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Extract of the public books of monies
06/24/1786 LetterbookWrites the President of Congress, Nathaniel Gorham (who he calls "your Excellency") an extract of the public books of monies unaccounted for by Col. Joseph Wood, who, like many others, left service …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Claim of Captain Sullivan
06/26/1786 LetterbookLetter to the President of Congress, Nathaniel Gorham, concerning settlement of the claim of Capt. John Sullivan, late a member of the cavalry in Pennsylvania.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Application for sundry pay
08/24/1786 LetterbookInforms the President of Congress, Nathaniel Gorham, that Major Whitcomb, who commanded an Independent Corps of Rangers, has made an application for the pay of his sundry soldiers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Regarding supply of garrisons at West Point and Springfield
12/08/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRegarding Gorham's proposal that he and Oliver Phelps supply the garrisons at West Point New York and Springfield Massachusetts: the supply has been undertaken by the former contractor Melancton Smith …
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12/12/1789 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only Cited in Gorham to Knox, 01/12/1790.
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Subsistence Due Major Thomas Hunt
05/05/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Treasurer will remit to Gorham funds for subsistence due Major Hunt to be paid to his wife at Watertown.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Payment to Samuel Lyman
04/24/1794 Document SignedLyman received $1000 of Nathaniel Gorham on account of John Bryant.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Payment to Moses Bliss from John Bryant addressed to Nathaniel Gorham
02/17/1794 Document SignedBryant requests payment of $1000 to Moses Bliss.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Pay of Capt. William Eaton
09/23/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Treasurer will remit two hundred dollars to be paid to Capt. William Eaton at Springfield.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pay of Capt. Cornelius Lyman and Recruits
07/03/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Treasurer will remit to Gorham, Supervisor at Boston, funds due Capt. Cornelius Lyman and his recruits at Springfield.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pay of Capt. Cornelius Lyman and His Recruits
08/09/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Treasurer will remit to Gorham, Supervisor of Massachusetts, $66 for the pay of Capt. Cornelius Lyman and his recruits at Springfield.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pay for Capt. Cornelius Lyman and His Recruits
01/22/1794 Author's Letterbook CopySeven month's pay is remitted for Captain Cornelius Lyman and his recruits at Springfield.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pay and Subsistence of Various Officers and Gentlemen
11/17/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyFunds will be remitted to Gorham for the pay and subsistence of Capt. William Eaton and his recruits, Ensign Benjamin Rand, and Monsieur Bechet Rochefontaine, at Salem, who is charged with the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
One Thousand Dollars for the Ordnance Department
01/11/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Treasury Department has provided one thousand dollars to be paid to John Bryant for the use of the ordnance department at Springfield, Massachusetts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Funds for the Use of the Recruiting Service
03/21/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThree hundred dollars is to be paid to Captain Cornelius Lyman for the use of the recruiting service and for which he is to be held accountable.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Funds for the Storekeeper at Springfield
10/24/1794 Author's Letterbook Copy$2,000 is to be transmitted to John Bryant, storekeeper at Springfield, for the incidental expenses of the ordnance department and $277,50 to be paid to Capt. Samuel Nicholson of Boston for his …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Funds for the Pay of Captain Lyman and Recruits
04/29/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Treasurer will remit to Gorham one hundred eighty six dollars for the pay of Captain Cornelius Lyman and his recruits.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Funds for the Ordnance Department at Springfield
07/25/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Treasurer will remit to Gorham two thousand dollars to be transmitted to John Bryant, keeper of the Ordnance and Military Stores at Springfield, for incidental expenses of the ordnance department …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Funds for Rochefontaine and de Finiels
08/23/1794 Autograph DocumentThe Treasurer will remit to Gorham $300 to be transmitted to Bechet Rochefontaine, Engineer at Boston, and $100 to be transmitted to Nicholas de Finiels, a temporary Engineer and Artillerist at …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Funds for Mounting the Artillery of Massachusetts
07/16/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Treasurer has been directed to remit to Gorham funds for those who will mount the Artillery: Daniel Rogers at Gloucester; Nathaniel Fosdick at Portland; Joseph Hiller at Salem; Samuel Gerry at …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Funds for Frye's and Freeman's Recruiting
06/24/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyFive hundred dollars is remitted to Gorham to be transmitted to Capt. Frederick Frye, Corps of Artillery and Engineers at Salem, and $250 for Lt. Nehemiah Freeman, at Boston, both for the use of the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Funds for Capt. Eaton's Recruiting
07/12/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Treasurer will remit to Gorham, Supervisor at Boston, two hundred dollars to be transmitted to Capt. William Eaton at Springfield for the use of the recruiting service.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
