Forwarding of Ordnance & Stores Returns
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Forwarding of Ordnance & Stores Returns
Description
Forwards ordnance & stores returns, as well as inspection & muster rolls for the detachment of the "1st American Regiment" at West Point, from their dates of enlistment to July 31, 1787. Describes the spending of received funds on payments to various individuals for services rendered, including one person for "taking care of Captain Molly." Encloses receipts for these payments.
short description
Forwarding of Ordnance & Stores Returns
year created
1787
month created
08
day created
13
author
sent from location
West Point
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
William Price
Captain Molly
Molly Corbin
Margaret Corbin
Ensign Luse
American Regiment
Indians
notable location
West Point
notable item/thing
returns of ordnance
quarter masters Stores
muster rolls
receipts
inspection rolls
articles
notable idea/issue
women and the war department
document number
1787081340055
page start
20
number of pages
1
transcription
West Point August 13th 1787
Sir
I have enclosed Ensign [undecipherable last name] Receipt for the One hundred and fifty Eight Dollars, which I gave you mine for --
Please to transmit me my Receipt by Mr. [undecipherable last name] When he returns to this place --
I have Stated Wallace's affairs and you have them enclosed, which you will deliver to Capt. Mercer, or the Commanding Officer as you may think Proper ==
I am sir
Capt [undecipherable last name]
West Point August 13th 1787
Sir
I have forwarded by the Bearer Ensign [undecipherable last name], the Returns of Ordnance and quarter Master Stores for the month of July 1787--Also the Inspection and Muster Rolls for the Detachment of the [undecipherable mark or number] American Regiment Stationed at this place, Taken from the date of their Inlistment up to July 31 1787 --
Enclosed is Receipts for one hundred and Thirty pounds Six Shillings Equal to 325 72/96 Dollars, which I have paid to sundry persons as per Receipts -- One hundred & Fifteen pounds, 18/ of it, out of the money which I Received from you July 30, 1787. The other fourteen pounds 8/ is for taking Care of Capt. Molly twenty four weeks-- Twelve of which was from October 26th, 1785 to January 18th 1786 Inclusive -- The Other twelve is from July 6 to September 27 1786 Inclusive as the Receipts will show -- all the above Receipts as duplicates --
I have also enclosed a duplicate Receipt for what articles I delivered seven [undecipherable word], as you directed in your letter
I am sir [symbol for etc]
The Honorable
Major Genl Knox
Secretary at War
Sir
I have enclosed Ensign [undecipherable last name] Receipt for the One hundred and fifty Eight Dollars, which I gave you mine for --
Please to transmit me my Receipt by Mr. [undecipherable last name] When he returns to this place --
I have Stated Wallace's affairs and you have them enclosed, which you will deliver to Capt. Mercer, or the Commanding Officer as you may think Proper ==
I am sir
Capt [undecipherable last name]
West Point August 13th 1787
Sir
I have forwarded by the Bearer Ensign [undecipherable last name], the Returns of Ordnance and quarter Master Stores for the month of July 1787--Also the Inspection and Muster Rolls for the Detachment of the [undecipherable mark or number] American Regiment Stationed at this place, Taken from the date of their Inlistment up to July 31 1787 --
Enclosed is Receipts for one hundred and Thirty pounds Six Shillings Equal to 325 72/96 Dollars, which I have paid to sundry persons as per Receipts -- One hundred & Fifteen pounds, 18/ of it, out of the money which I Received from you July 30, 1787. The other fourteen pounds 8/ is for taking Care of Capt. Molly twenty four weeks-- Twelve of which was from October 26th, 1785 to January 18th 1786 Inclusive -- The Other twelve is from July 6 to September 27 1786 Inclusive as the Receipts will show -- all the above Receipts as duplicates --
I have also enclosed a duplicate Receipt for what articles I delivered seven [undecipherable word], as you directed in your letter
I am sir [symbol for etc]
The Honorable
Major Genl Knox
Secretary at War
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | MBG01 (26 pages) | Collection: Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. | P:17 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Price | West Point | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |