William Eaton
34 documents
Appointment as a Captain of Infantry
Knox notifies Eaton that he has been appointed the Captain of a Company of Infantry.
William Eaton PapersPay of Capt. Eaton and His Recruits
Muster rolls of Capt. Eaton's recruits must be transmitted to the War Department before pay can be issued but $200 for Capt. Eaton's own pay has been remitted to Nathaniel Gorham.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay and Subsistence of Capt. Eaton and Recruits
The sum of $69 has been remitted to Nathaniel Gorham, Supervisor at Boston, for the pay of Capt. Eaton and his recruits.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Funds for Capt. Eaton's Recruiting
The Secretary of War has directed a remittance of two hundred dollars to Nathaniel Gorham, Supervisor at Boston, to be transmitted to Capt. Eaton for the use of the recruiting service.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Captain Eaton
William Simmons notifies Capt. Eaton that he will receive funds for recruiting from John Chester.
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 Eaton
William Simmons discusses an error regarding the pay of Caleb Allen with Captain Willliam Eaton.
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 Eaton
William Simmons informs Capt. Eaton that his pay rolls have been received.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Samuel Stone is an Impostor!
Since Samuel Stone holds no commission in the artillery or any other corps, he is, as suspected, an impostor.
William Eaton PapersReturns incomplete muster rolls
Returns muster rolls to Capt. William Eaton for correction.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Release of Elijah Howell from Confinement
Pickering authorizes the release from confinement of Elijah Howell, a deserter from Captain Pratt's detachment at Middletown.
William Eaton PapersRecruitment Matters
Letter from the interim Secretary of War on the subject of recruiting. Makes mention of Samuel Huntington, governor of Connecticut.
Stauffer CollectionReceipts of Captain Eaton & His Men
Simmons acknowledges that he has received the receipts for the pay of Captain Eaton and his men for the period through December 1794 which will be passed to Eaton's credit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt rolls received
Confirms the successful delivery of receipt rolls.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Questions About Eaton's Muster Roll
Howell has not been able to complete Eaton's payroll due to the following problems with his muster roll: (1) Sergeant Trowbridge is stated to be in place of John Clark. Why was this exchange made and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preserving Peace on the Georgia Frontier
Pickering gives Captain Eaton his instructions for handling the unrest between the Creek Indians and the frontier inhabitants of Georgia following the murder of several Creeks by whites.
William Eaton PapersPay of Prisoners and Deserters
In addition to a discussion of Eatons' pay, Howell notes that he has decided to pay of prisoners from the time they were apprehended until they are discharged, deducting the expenses incurred during …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of Eaton, Rand, Frothingham, & Their Men
The Treasurer has remitted to Nathaniel Gorham a sum to be transmitted to Captain Eaton, being the pay of himself, Ensign Benjamin Rand, Ensign Peter Frothingham, and the non-commissioned officers and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay for Captain Eaton and Company
William Simmons informs Captain Eaton that John Chester will disburse his pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Pay Due Caleb Allen
The reason that Caleb Allen did not receive pay for his service through December 1794 was that Captain Eaton did not muster him in the roll. On the next roll Eaton should note that there is still pay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ordnances for Transport
Enclosed return for ordnance and military stores to be transported to fort on St. Mary's River.
Gratz Collection of AutographsMurder Committed by Georgians on Creeks
Following the murder of Creeks by some Georgians, Pickering discusses necessary measures for maintaining the peace.
William Easton PapersMilitary Updates and Relations with Creek Indians
Establishment of post for trade with Creek Indians on the St. Mary's River in Georgia, recently passed laws regarding military coups, new peace with Indians discussed.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
