Robert Gilmor
19 documents

Forwarding of Tousard's Fort McHenry Estimates & Partial Funds for Its Construction
10/15/1798 Letterbook CopyMcHenry informs the head of the Baltimore Naval Committee that he is sending the $4,000 and copy of Major Tousard's estimate for the Fort McHenry defenses, as requested; says he will write again …
John Adams Papers
Regarding Additional Funds for Fort McHenry's Construction
04/15/1799 Letterbook CopyAppears to state that Mr. Foncin, the superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry, will be paid out of government funds; says that no additional federal money can be allocated directly for the defense of …
John Adams Papers
Recommendation of Engineer for Fort McHenry's Construction in Baltimore
03/26/1799 Letterbook CopyRecommendation of the engineer contracted to oversee Fort McHenry's construction, a Mr. Foncer [or Foncen].
John Adams Papers
Possibility of Additional Funds for Fort McHenry
05/10/1799 Letterbook CopyAddresses Foncin's new plan for Fort McHenry, and the additional funds needed to execute it. McHenry regrets that Tousard's original plan was not sufficient, and agrees that Baltimore's importance as …
John Adams Papers
Military Engineer Being Sent to Oversee Fort McHenry's Construction at Baltimore
03/22/1799 Letterbook CopyMcHenry responds that Gilmor's letter of mid-February concerning the sending of an engineer to oversee Fort McHenry's construction was received, but not answered as there was trouble finding a …
John Adams Papers
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
10/15/1799 LetterbookSimmons provides detailed accounting instructions to Gilmor. Gilmor is the Chairman of the Naval Committee in Baltimore.
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
09/24/1799 LetterbookSimmons is attempting to establish accounting practices for the Marine Committee of Baltimore. But before Simmons can proscribe a process, he asks to be informed of the nature of the expenditures the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Forwarding of Letter Concerning Construction of Fort McHenry
04/17/1799 Letterbook CopyForwards a letter for Mr. Foncin, the superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry's construction, asking that the Naval Committee of Baltimore first review it for their own information.
John Adams Papers
Forwarding Copy of Letter to Mr. Foncin, Fort McHenry Engineer
05/31/1799 Letterbook CopyIn response to Gilmor's statement in his last letter, McHenry encloses a copy of a letter to Mr. Foncin, superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry's Construction.
John Adams Papers
Construction of Fort McHenry to Proceed, on Funds Both from Baltimore & the War Department
07/15/1799 Letterbook CopyNotes that as a result of communication both with Robert Gilmer and with other members of the Baltimore Naval Committee McHenry has authorized construction of Fort McHenry to continue based on Mr. …
John Adams Papers
Urgent Request for Account of Expenditures
03/05/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons urgently requested overdue account information for the fortifications erected for defense of the town and harbor of Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Receipt of Gilmor's Letter of November 21st
11/25/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Gilmor's letter of November 21st, which contained his accounts for expenditures in October regarding the fortifications of Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Gilmor's Letter of October 29th and Notifying him of $2000 Being Transmitted to him by the Treasurer of the United States
10/31/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Gilmor's letter of October 29th with accompanying accounts regarding expenditures for the fortifications of Baltimore. The Secretary of War issued a warrant of $2000 which will be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Remit Sum by Treasurer
07/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyTreasurer to remit sum to Gilmor for the fortifications at Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Information Regarding Extra Pay Allowances
05/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received accounts of Capt. Morris. Simmons requested information regarding proper authorization for extra pay to Morris.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts Received
07/22/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for the expenditures for the fortifications at Baltimore received. Accounts do not contain record of payments made by George Sears to individual laborers as recorded on Sears accounts. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account Received
09/12/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccount received and to be examined.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Gilmor of the Examination of his Accounts for the Fortifications of Baltimore
01/02/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Gilmor's letter of December 31st 1800 (the previous day) which contained a bundle of accounts for the fortifications of Baltimore. The postscript informs Gilmor that the Secretary of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Confirming Receipt of Gilmor's Letter of January 21st
01/24/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Gilmor's letter of January 21st containing his accounts for the fortifications at Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
