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Return for ordnance and military stores at West Point, New York. Items listed by type, weight and current condition.

GLC02437.10708

[Commission of Richard Frothingham]

Appointment of Frothingham as Deputy Commissary of Military Stores by a resolve of Congress 11 February 1778.

GLC01450.065.01

[Framed silhouette of Richard Frothingham]

Small silhouette of Frothingham's head in profile in dark blue. Oval shaped gold gilt frame. Backing is no longer attached to frame.

GLC01450.065.02

[Petition to U.S. Senate]

Petition of representation for Frothingham stating that he served in the United States army during the Revolutionary War as "Sergeant in Capt Chadwick's Company in 1775," then as Sergeant in Colonel Henry Knox's Regiment of Artillery, and finally as...

GLC01450.065.03

Invoice of Stores at Trebell's Landing.

Lists quantities of ordnance intended for the siege of Yorktown. Frothingham was a Deputy and Principal Field Commissary of Military Stores in Knox's artillery train. Notes appear on the list that associate the items with instructions in a letter...

GLC02437.01238

An account of the Stores in the Magazine & Park of Artillery.

Also signed by Richard Frothingham. Lists quantities of ordnance on hand during the siege of Yorktown. The list was composed by Frothingham, a Deputy and Principal Field Commissary of Military Stores in Knox's artillery train. It was gone over by...

GLC02437.01243

Return of Arms & Accoutrements at West Point

List of arms and accoutrements including scabbards and muskets with and without bayonets.

GLC02437.01464

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox to ask for help in settling his pay with the state assembly of Massachusetts. Relates that the assembly has recently settled with Ezekiel Cheever, a Deputy Commissary General of Military Stores, and is willing to settle with him...

GLC02437.01379

to unknown

Requests that vessels with military stores disembark at Trebell's Landing and have the listed quantities of ordnance boarded onto the sloop Flora. Also lists items to be taken from the Flora and loaded onto another vessel, which will sail toward...

GLC02437.01237

Invoice of Stores on the lines.

Lists quantities of ordnance on the lines at the siege of Yorktown. Frothingham was a Deputy and Principal Field Commissary of Military Stores in Henry Knox's artillery train.

GLC02437.01242

Return of Ordnance and Stores Left at the Head of Elk. Brought from York Town in Virginia.

List of stores brought to Philadelphia from Yorktown. Mentions cannon, carriages, and shells. Signed by Frothingham, Field Commissary of Military Stores. Contains two dockets.

GLC02437.01297

to Benjamin Lincoln

Writes again about problems he is having with laboratories and the Commissary, Mr. [Richard] Frothingham. Emphasizes the need for some payment, especially for the officers: "a little money now would be of much more service than a great deal in...

GLC02437.01419

Invoice of ordnance and military stores on board the Schooner Swallow

Lists shot, muskets, flints, boxes, barrels, and other items aboard the Swallow. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide, who indicates this is "Frothingham's return." Contains various numerical figures on page two.

GLC02437.01074

Return of Ordnance & Military Stores rec'd. of Rich Frothingham Esq. Field Commissary Military Stores Novem. 22 & 30th 1781.

List of military stores including brass cannons, brass howitzers, carriages, mortars, and bullets, as well as tools and cutlery. Includes several annotations in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.01298

to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss the future of his appointment with the Commissary of Military Stores. Has served in the department since the previous June, without knowing whether he would receive an appointment to the position of Conductor. Explains that last...

GLC02437.01373

to Thomas Frothingham

Knox orders Frothingham, a deputy commissary of military stores, to "repair instantly to West Point," to transport stores to the West side of Kings Ferry by the following morning, where they will be received by Richard Frothingham, principal field...

GLC02437.01149

A return of arms at New Windsor, West Point, and Fishkill, 8th May 1781

Lists good arms with and without bayonets. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00946

Return of arms and cartridge boxes at New Windsor West Point & Fishkill

Possibly created at New Windsor. Lists good and damaged muskets and cartridge boxes. Frothingham signs as Field Commissary of Military Stores.

GLC02437.00967

[Extract from minutes of a meeting of the Board of War]

Carleton, Secretary of the Board of War, attests that as soon as the Board of War receives an accurate return of field commissaries of military stores, Richard Frothingham will be appointed principal field commissary of military stores and will have...

GLC02437.00952

[Return of spare amunition with the brigades]

For 30 June 1781. Frothingham signs as Field Commissary of Military Stores. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00997

Return of military stores received, delivered, and on hand in the months of June & July 81

Lists amounts of damaged muskets, bayonets, etc. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00999

to [Ebenezer] Stevens

Gives Colonel Stevens instructions regarding the transportation of ammunition and stores. Discusses moving the artillery park and gathering ordnance and stores to be moved with the army. Mentions Richard Frothingham, a commissary, who will assist...

GLC02437.01036

[Invoice of military stores forwarded to Richard Frothingham]

Hodgdon signs as Deputy Commissary General. Pertains to Frothingham, field commissary of military stores.

GLC02437.01090

Invoice of Ordnance & Military Stores forwarded to the Southern Army.

Addressed to Richard Frothingham, Esq. The ordnance listed was for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month. Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores. This was Henry Knox's copy, docketed by Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.01168

to Richard Frothingham

Knox writes to Frothingham, Field Commissary of Military Stores. Provides a list of ordnance, ordering that it should be transported to Peekskill, New York.

GLC02437.01010