Staats Morris
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Lt. Morris Ordered to New York
08/25/1791 Author's Letterbook CopyStagg orders. Lt. Morris to New York to be assigned to Capt. John Smith to further the recruiting service in that city.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Lt. Morris Ordered to Accompany Lt. Sohier
11/08/1791 Author's Letterbook CopyStagg orders Lt. Morris to accompany Lt. Sohier and his recruits to Philadelphia where they will join Capt. Mills' company. He will then return to the recruiting service in the state of New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Bounty & Premiums for Recruiting Twenty Men
10/03/1791 Autograph Letter$160 is being transmitted to Morris in Post Notes, being the bounty and premiums awarded for the recruiting of twenty men. A receipt for this sum is required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Assist in Recruiting
01/10/1791 Autograph Letter SignedOrders to assist Capt. John Smith with recruiting in New York City.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.
Account of Staats Morris
12/08/1791 Author's Letterbook CopyAccording to Howell's books, Morris owes a balance $87.46 to the United States. Morris is asked to state his recruiting charges to the US with such sums that have been paid for bounty with the premium …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Recruiting for the Legion of the United States
12/03/1792 Author's Letterbook CopyStagg orders Lt. Morris to the City of New York where he will recruit for the Legion of the United States. The men he enlists will be sent to West Point and assigned to Capt. Bezaleel Howe.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Asheton's Receipt
06/17/1792 DocumentReceipt for $831 received from Lieutenant Morris by Joseph Asheton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Delay in Settling the Account of Lt. Staats Morris
06/13/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe reason for the delay in settling Lt. Morris' account was his desire to receive an extra allowance that required the sanction of the Secretary of War, a situation that was exacerbated by the late …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Payment for Andrew Simpson
11/16/1795 LetterbookInforms Capt. Morris that the office has received his request for the pay of Andrew Simpson. The office has hence remitted the sum to Capt. Bruff who will deliver the funds.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Confirms paying the widow Roberts
10/03/1795 LetterbookInforms Capt. Morris that Nicholas Fish has paid Mrs. Roberts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning pay to Mrs. Roberts
07/24/1795 LetterbookInforms Capt. Staats Morris that Major Robert's pay has been disbursed to Mrs. Roberts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Recruiting account and certificate of captured soldier
08/23/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons reports that he has received the enlistments of two recruits and a certificate of Captain Miller that has allowed him to complete the examination of Morris's recruiting account. Nicholas Fish …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment of Soldier's Bounty Money
04/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Morris that Mr. Freeman has been directed to pay the bounty money owed to a soldier.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment for Trip to New York
04/02/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the compensation the war Department will allow for traveling from West point to New York
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Money for Mrs Roberts
01/19/1796 LetterbookInforms Capt. Morris that the Treasurer has remitted Col. Fish the sum of 115 dollars to pay to Mrs. Roberts on account of her husband's pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Confirms Receipt of Letter
01/23/1796 LetterbookInforms Capt. Morris that the office has received his letter and that funds have been sent to Sophia Roberts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Claims of Morris's men
10/20/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Morris that he has directed Mr. Freeman to pay the claims sent in by Morris's soldiers
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Morris' recruiting account
11/07/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses Captain Morris' recruiting account. Informs Morris that the money for his recruiting account was forwarded to Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounties, money remitted, and recruiting account
07/01/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt from Morris of an account, two receipts for bounty paid to two recruits, and a receipt from Mr. Roberts, the latter sum to be remitted to Nicholas Fish for payment to Mr. James …
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. Morris
12/11/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Capt. Morris that John Kilty 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. Morris
11/07/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Capt. Staats Morris that John Kilty will pay him. Simmons also directs Morris to provide a receipt for Jonas Bentley.
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. Morris
11/04/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons confirms receipt of Captain Staats Morris' vouchers.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
