William Preston
22 documents

Regarding Recruiting, Supplies, Rations
11/22/1792 Copy of Signed DocumentKnox pleased to hear of Captain Preston's success in recruiting. Discusses supply of clothing to be shipped to Richmond and procurement of rations.
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
Regarding Letter from Captain William Preston
11/20/1792 Letter SignedKnox acknowledges receipt of letter of 14 November and will reply by next post.
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
Procurement of equipment and route of travel
08/02/1792 Copy of Signed DocumentBecause of the remoteness of Captain Preston's situation, SecretaryKnox forwards money for personal equipment, and one month's pay for the men. Equipment will be transported to Pittsburgh by Major …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
Orders from Secretary of War
07/14/1792 Copy of Signed DocumentPublic service requires that recruits be assembled on frontier without delay. March under one of the subalterns all the men except for small recruiting party. March men to mouth of Great Henhawa …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
Marching orders to Point Pleasant
08/02/1792 Copy of Signed DocumentSecretary Knox orders Captain Preston to commence the march for Point Pleasant, at the mouth of Great Henhawa River. Route will begin at Green Briar Court House under escort of Captain Gibson's …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
Appointment of Wiliam Preston
06/22/1792 Letter SignedSecretary Knox advises William Preston on the conditions of his appointment as captain, pending the approbation of the Senate at their next session. Also offers the names of his subalterns.
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
Appointment as Captain in United States Army
06/28/1792 Copy of Signed DocumentWilliam Preston is appointed captain in United States Army vice William Lowther, who declines, pending Senate approval. Subalterns are Lieutenant Benjamin Lockwood and Ensign Stephen Trigg. Money for …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
Application for vacancy in army
05/30/1792 Letter SignedSecretary Knox informs William Preston that his application to fill one of the vacancies in the army has come too late. The vacancies of Captain Alexander Gibson and Captain Howell Lewis have already …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
Orders from Secretary of War
03/02/1793 Letter SignedSecretary Knox orders Captain Preston to proceed to Point Pleasant, the mouth of the Great Henhawa River. He is to meet with Major General Anthony Wayne for further orders, then proceed with …
Preston Family Papers
Recruiting Instructions for Captain William Preston of the 4th Sub Legion at Lynchburg Virginia
07/18/1796 Printed Document SignedPreston is to commence recruiting at Lynchburg, Virginia. Contractor will be appointed to provide assistance. Discusses the standards for recruiting; the matter of integrity and candor; time of …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Capt. Preston
11/02/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Captain William Preston that failure to settle his account with haste will result in placing his name among the delinquents.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed
01/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests vouchers required to settle Preston's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Regarding the transmittal of government rules and regulations respecting the recruiting service
04/07/1797 Letter SignedRegarding the transmittal of government rules and regulations respecting the recruiting service. Encloses blank enlistment form.
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
Pay of Captain Preston's troops
03/24/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive the money for the pay of his troops from the federal supervisor at Richmond, Virginia, Edward Carrington. Sends a receipt roll to account for the payments.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Packet of rolls
01/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCover letter for a packet of muster and pay rolls.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
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10/13/1797 Cited letter or documentLetter, CITATION Only. Cited in Preston to McHenry, 11/29/1797.
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William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Capt. Preston
01/12/1798 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Capt. Preston of the sum passed to his credit.
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. Preston
01/05/1798 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Capt. Preston that his receipt rolls are received. Simmons encourages Preston to take immediate action to settle outstanding balances.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Payment
05/07/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyCopy of account transmitted in previous letter. Account shows monies advanced to Preston from Caleb Swan previously omitted from records. As a result, Preston owed United States money, to be paid …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Copy of Account
05/06/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyCopy of current account enclosed. Balance due by Preston to United States. Simmons requested Preston pay sum to Treasurer in order to close account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
