Claim of James Melvin Type Author's Letterbook Copy Title Claim of James Melvin Description Requests documents concerning the settlement of the claim of James Melvin, former matross in Colonel Crane's regiment of artillery, who was stationed at "the Laboratory at Springfield" (powder manufactory) under Bryant's direction year created 1796 month created 09 day created 08 author William Simmons sent from location Accountants Office recipient John Bryant sent to location Springfield, Massachusetts in collection Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) in image YNB01 author note William Simmons recipient note John Bryant notable person/group John Bryant William Simmons James Melvin matross Colonel Crane Artillery Regiment Turner notable location Springfield, Massachusetts Accountants Office laboratory Springfield notable item/thing claim settlement account document number 1796090821255 page start 188 Layout Sort Position Last edited Last completed Last approved Ascending Descending Sort Filter No filter Is edited Is not edited Is completed Is not completed Is approved Is not approved Filter Show original titles of 1 1–2 of 2 Page Last transcribed Status #1 1letterbook/Ynb01_183.jpg Transcribe Not transcribed New #2 1letterbook/Ynb01_184.jpg Transcribe Not transcribed New #1 1letterbook/Ynb01_183.jpg Transcribe Last transcribed Not transcribed Status New #2 1letterbook/Ynb01_184.jpg Transcribe Last transcribed Not transcribed Status New