Richard S. Blackburn
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Funds for Capt. Blackburn's Recruiting
07/09/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyFive hundred dollars has been remitted to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, to be transmitted to Capt. Blackburn for the use of the recruiting service.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Circular Letters to Recruiting Officers
07/09/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosed are the Circular Letters to Recruiting Officers of the 1st and 20th March 1793 and January 23rd 1794.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Advance Pay for Capt. Blackburn
08/01/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Secretary of War has directed a remittance of $120 to Blackburn though the hands of George Gale, Supervisor of Maryland, for three month's advance pay as a Captain in the Corps of Artillerists and …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Accounts of Ensign Voss and Capt. Hannah
12/17/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyEnsign Voss's accounts and vouchers are being returned because they are inadmissable in their current state. If it is necessary to advance monies, the persons receiving it should produce regular …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Captain Blackburn
07/09/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Captain Blackburn that he will be paid by Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Captain Blackburn
05/26/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Captain Blackburn that Edward Carrington will send monies for payment to Lieutenants Hardy and Saunders and the recruits.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Captain Blackburn
04/23/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons forwards blank pay rolls with instructions to Captain Richard Blackburn.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Capt. Blackburn
06/11/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Captain Blackburn that Edward Carrington has been remitted the sum of his pay roll.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
The Correct Method for Completing a Muster Roll
02/13/1795 Letter SignedHowell instructs Captain Blackburn as to the correct method of completing his muster rolls. It is necessary to place the names of those present opposite each other in the column for that purpose.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Pay & Muster Rolls to be Sent Every Two Months
04/27/1795 Letter SignedIt is expected that in the future every officer will make out their pay rolls and transmit them with their muster rolls at the end of each two-month period. An examination will then take place and the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Necessary Alterations & Additions to Your Muster
01/26/1795 Letter SignedHowell is returning Captain Blackburn's muster of the detachment under his command with the necessary alterations and additions noted thereon. In making out the new roll Blackburn should include his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Money Remitted to Edward Carrington For the Purposes Specified
03/06/1795 Letter SignedEdward Carrington, Supervisor at Richmond, has been instructed to transmit sums for the following purposes: the balance of Blackburn's pay from the date of his acceptance through December 1794; the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Concerning future pay
08/17/1795 LetterbookInforms Capt. Blackburn that John Kilty will pay him.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Blackburn's Muster Roll Returned Due to Mistakes
01/22/1795 Letter SignedHowell returns Captain Blackburn's muster roll to him and lists the mistakes contained therein. Blackburn is to make a new roll for all the troops under his command through the end of 1794. Since the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
War Department will not Pay
04/02/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of accounts and receipts but notes that the charges will not be allowed by the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Court of Inquiry
06/03/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Captain Blackburn that a court of inquiry has been appointed and is assembling at West Point.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Blackburn's pay
11/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive his pay and subsistence from Edward Carrington, federal supervisor in Virginia. Gives the price of an officer's ration on furlough.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Capt. Blackburn
12/18/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Capt. Blackburn that Edward Carrington will pay him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Capt. Blackburn
11/13/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons explains alterations in the pay rolls submitted by Capt. Blackburn. Simmons also informs Blackburn that Edward Carrington will pay him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Capt. Blackburn
11/01/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Captain Blackburn that Edward Carrington will pay him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Receipt Rolls Deductions
10/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyTwo receipt rolls for pay of Blackburn and detachment for July and August received. Deductions made to pay of Benjamin Noter, Matthew Madden, William Hughes, Forman Berston, Isaac Smith, Fielding …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Receipt and pay rolls
04/11/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of receipt roll of Blackburn's detachment that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Acknowledges receipt of pay roll. Money for the pay will be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment owed Lieut. Saunders
08/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons enclosed $8.00 to pay the remaining sum owed to Lieut. Saunders and $6.00 to pay Forage of Surgeon's mate, Patteson. Money will arrive via Carrington and will be part of total sum of $362.40. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Pay of Captain Blackburn's detachment
05/12/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive the money for his pay and the pay of detachment from the federal supervisor at Richmond, Edward Carrington.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Pay of Captain Blackburn's detachment
02/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive the money for the pay roll of his detachment and his own pay and subsistence from Edward Carrington, federal revenue supervisor for Virginia.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
