Thomas Butler
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Pay, Subsistence, and Forage for General Wayne's Troops
08/21/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyFunds have been transmitted to Caleb Swan for the pay, subsistence, and forage of the troops under General Wayne and for the Kentucky volunteers and the troops at Fort Pitt.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pay of Major Butler's Detachment
04/22/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyMajor Butler is ordered to disburse the funds he has received to the detachments under his command and transmit to Howell the vouchers and account of the public money for which he is responsible.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Money for the Recruiting Service
01/04/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyMoney has been remitted by George Clymer to Major Butler for the use of the recruiting service. Duplicate receipts should be signed by Butler.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Major Thomas Butler's Accounts
06/17/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThere is much that is lacking in Major Butler's accounts that must be provided, including information on deserters, before the accounts can be settled.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Instructions for Settling Accounts
10/30/1794 Author's Letterbook CopySince Butler is the new Superintendent of the recruiting service at Pittsburgh, instructions are provided regarding the correct procedures for settling accounts including the requirement that each …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Funds for the Use of the Recruiting Service
10/30/1794 Author's Letterbook Copy$2,000 is remitted for the use of the recruiting service at Pittsburgh but if Butler's former accounts remain unsettled a new book will be opened for the present transactions.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Funds for Caleb Swan and the Upper Ohio Troops
10/15/1794 Author's Letterbook CopySamuel Fish has charge of $90,000 of which $86,000 is to be transmitted to Caleb Swan, paymaster of the troops, with the remainder provided for the pay, subsistence and forage of the troops at the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Lt Col. Butler
07/11/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons notifies Lieutenant Colonel Butler to expect pay from Henry Miller.
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 Lieutenant Colonel Butler
04/23/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons sends money for recruiting to Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Butler in Pittsburgh.
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 Colonel Butler
06/30/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons pays Lt Col Thomas Butler of Pittsburgh for recruiting. Payment is transmitted via Thomas Love.
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 Colonel Butler
06/20/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons confirms receipt of vouchers sent by Colonel Thomas Butler. Simmons also requests additional information needed to settle pay and forage accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Supplies and Movement of Recruits
04/04/1795 Typed DocumentNo additional supply of provisions required due to the number of men who time of service will expire soon and the number of recruits requested by Gen. Wayne. Requests Butler make necessary …
Printed Versions 
Pay of the Troops on the Upper Parts of the Ohio
01/07/1795 Draft Document SignedSamuel Fisher is leaving the following day with $3,630, being the pay and forage of the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio for the last quarter of 1794. The money is to be delivered to Colonel …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Movement and Supply of Troops to Support Gen. Wayne
05/22/1795 Typed DocumentOrders that no troops should be detained in Pittsburgh, despite want for stores. All troops should be forwarded to General Wayne with all expediency. Noted that clothing were sent from Philadelphia …
Printed Versions - No image
Letter from the Secretary of War
08/01/1795 DocumentLetter from Timothy Pickering, interim Secretary of War, to Lt. Col. Thomas Butler. Image not available.
Isaac Craig Papers - No image
Letter from the Secretary of War
07/11/1795 DocumentLetter from Timothy Pickering - interim Secretary of War - to Lt. Col. Thomas Butler. Image not available.
Isaac Craig Papers 
Erection of Posts at Franklin and Le Boeuf
08/1795 Autograph Letter SignedPickering alerts Colonel Butler that Governor Mifflin has given his approval for the erection of posts at Franklin and Le Boeuf and urges haste in doing so in order to have them completed before …
William Irvine Papers
Confirms recepit of new enlistments
08/29/1795 LetterbookConfirms receipt of a letter from Colonel Thomas Butler that is accompanied by two bundles of new enlistments.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Confirms receipt of letter
09/05/1795 LetterbookConfirms receipt of Lt. Col. Thomas Butler's letter dated 22 August.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning submissions of pay accounts
07/23/1795 LetterbookDirects Lt. Col. Butler to adhere to the instructions when submitting pay accounts for settlement.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
