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[Pay abstract for Captain William Perkins company in Colonel Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Includes information for January 1776 and one matrosses pay for December.

GLC02437.09491

[Abstract of pay due for Captain Perkins's company in Colonel Henry Knox's regiment]

Lists the number of persons at specific positions in the regiment (one captain, three lieutenants, etc.).

GLC02437.09494

[Abstract of pay covering the month of January for eight men in Captain Perkins's company]

Abstract of pay for eight men in William Perkins' company for the month of January 1776. Lists men by name, position and pay amount. Contains a pencil docket and several mathematical tables on verso.

GLC02437.09506

[Abstract of pay for Captain William Perkin's company in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Lists rank and pay for February- April 1776.

GLC02437.09518

[Pay abstract for Captain Perkins's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June 1776. Docket indicates Burbeck's company was paid in August 1776.

GLC02437.09531

A plan for the establishment of a Corps of Continental Artillery, Magazines, Laboratories &c

Argues that "a well regulated...well disciplined" and well supplied artillery is the most important factor in modern war, and has recently proved decisive in Europe. The British rely on artillery, and feels America should copy them. States the most...

GLC02437.00505

An account of Cash paid at Sundry Times to my Compy

An account for 179 pounds paid in advance to men of his company "At Sundry Times."

GLC02437.00504

[Pay Abstract of Capt. William Perkins' Company in Henry Knox's Regiment of Artillery for the month of May 1776]

Gives number of people at each position in Perkins' company and their pay.

GLC02437.00322

to William Knox

Directs his brother to pay Captain William Perkins thirty dollars. A note on the same page, signed by Perkins, instructs that the payment be made to Naby Perkins.

GLC02437.00427

[Account of officer pay under Colonel Henry Knox]

Knox's record of officer's pay. Signed by Knox more than 25 times (all but once in the text); also signed by more than 23 other officers, including Henry Burbeck, William Eustis, Eliphalet Newell, Ebenezer Stevens, William Dana, Dimond Morton, Edward...

GLC02437.00258

[Receipts for supplies for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Also signed by Gershom Foster, William Treadwell, Thomas Dean, Fred Botticher, and Joseph Thomas. Notes supplies received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00332

[Supply list for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Also signed by Fred Botticher, Florence Crowley, Samuel Sprague, Dimond Morton, Daniel Hodges, Daniel Preston, Jotham Horton, Samuel Shaw, and Jeremiah Freeman. Notes supplies received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's...

GLC02437.00391

to Henry Knox

Gives Knox notice of ordnance and stores he has sent. Lists quantities of items on their way to Knox.

GLC02437.00989

General Return of Ordnance and Stores now on hand in the Rhode Island Department

A detailed list of military stores and supplies by type and condition.

GLC02437.00880

General Return of Ordnance and Stores Now onhand in the Rhode Island Department.

Lists artillery, ammuntion, supplies and stores by condition, type and number.

GLC02437.00885

to Henry Knox

Discusses ordnance and stores he recently sent to Knox. Relates his difficulty obtaining supplies from the Governor and Council (William Greene was Governor of Rhode Island 1778-1786).

GLC02437.00993

to [William] Perkins

Knox writes to Major William Perkins, overseer of stores at Providence, Rhode Island. "All the cannon & stores from Providence under you are to be transported to Fish Kill landing & there embark'd on board of vessels... & proceed to West Point..."...

GLC02437.01014

[List of items received from Major William Perkins]

Lists items such as powder, cartridges, and fuzes, among others received from William Perkins of the artillery. Lincoln was an ox team contractor.

GLC02437.01025

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for helping his son. Complains about a Major [William?] Perkins and his rude behavior. States whenever he tries speaking with Mr. Perkins all he gets is "old damd scoundel and Coars useage as I have not been used to..." Also discusses...

GLC02437.02429

[Receipts for supplies for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Also signed by William Perkins, John Johnston, and Jotham Drury. Notes money received for rations by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00334