Samuel Vance - Papers of the War Department

Promotion to Captain

05/07/1798 Letter Signed

Lieutenant Samuel Vance is notified of his promotion to Captain in the 3rd Regiment, and that vice Howell has resigned.

Samuel Vance Papers, M283.

Order to Settle Affairs and Rejoin Company

03/27/1798 Autograph Letter Signed

Order by Secretary McHenry to settle affairs in Pittsburgh, and then to repair immediately to Georgia to rejoin the company.

Samuel Vance Papers, M283.

Court martial trial of Captain Thomas Lewis

09/08/1798 Autograph Letter Signed

Writes to inform Vance that he has been appointed a member of the general court martial in Trenton for the trial of Capt. Thomas Lewis.

James McHenry Papers

Reports Complaint of Insult to Hamilton

02/20/1799 Autograph Letter Signed

Responds to William Simmons's claim that Vance grossly insulted him and requests immediate repercussions. Forwards complaint to Major General Hamilton.

MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543

Regarding Your Accounts

07/31/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed

Simmons tells Vance that he has given his accounts to Caleb Swan, paymaster general, for examination, and that all explanations should be given to him first.

Samuel Vance Papers, M283.

RE Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline

03/06/1799 Draft Document

Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.

Printed Versions

Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

07/31/1799 Letterbook

Simmons directs Vance to comply with an investigation by the Paymaster General.

Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)

Consider Yourself Under Arrest

02/20/1799 Copy of Signed Document

McHenry advises Captain Vance that William Simmons will press charges against him for grossly insulting him while he was performing the duties of his office. Vance is to remain in Philadelphia and, …

Alexander Hamilton Papers

Citation Only

02/20/1799 Cited letter or document

Cited in Vance to McHenry, 02/21/1799.

Citations

The Role of the Pay Master

08/01/1801 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed

Lieutenant Pike is appointed pay master of the 2nd Regiment, and goes forward with the rolls of the Corps this quarter. Lieutenant Wilson is apparently in arrears, and has been ordered to complete the …

Samuel Vance Papers, M283.

Regarding the Appointment of Pike to Pay Master

08/02/1801 Autograph Letter Signed

Discusses the necessity of appointing Pike pay master, and asks if he would oppose transferring Pike to his company. Visited home after a perilous voyage, but he is in good health.

Samuel Vance Papers, M283.

Be Nice to Lieutenant Strong

10/02/1801 Autograph Letter Signed

This letter is handed to you by Lieutenant Strong, who travels with his mother up the Ohio. Please afford them every attention they might need. The party going with Strong is to be immediately …

Samuel Vance Papers, M283.

You May Sell My Land for Negroes

02/03/1802 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed

Wilkinson advises Vance that if he can sell his lands advantageously for negroes, to do so, but that they must be of good character. Gives prices.

Samuel Vance Papers, M283.

I've Written You Several Times!

04/03/1802 Autograph Letter Signed

He has written to Vance several times, with no response, but he has nothing to say at this time. Asks for a reply.

Samuel Vance Papers, M283.