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to John Bryant

General Lincoln discusses selling certain items from the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. Comments on the operations of mechanical and chemical stores. Notes that he has put Captain Hawes in charge of the artificers and that he desires Captain...

GLC03432.035

to John Bryant

Informs Bryant as a consequence of a resolve of Congress that Colonel Mason is excused from duty. Says it is Congress's wish to place Bryant in charge of the Laboratory with the pay equal to that of a Captain's pay at other branches employed at the...

GLC03432.036

to John Bryant

Notifies Bryant he has not received any returns for the stores under Bryant's control. Informs Bryant a standing order from the Secretary at War (Benjamin Lincoln) requires all persons in charge of any stores to send monthly returns. Orders Bryant...

GLC03432.037

to John Bryant

Writes to Bryant that he has been informed by a letter from "Benj Huntingdon" [possibly referring to Benjamin Huntington], addressed to the Superintendent of Finance (Robert Morris), that there are a number of military stores "lying without regard in...

GLC03432.038

to John Bryant

Tells Bryant he has been informed that two "hogshead of Cartouch" and two "tons Cannon Ball" have been deposited in Danbury, Connecticut. Instructs Bryant to move the "cartouch" to Springfield and put it in the deposit of Bryant's immediate...

GLC03432.039

to John Bryant

Says he received Bryant's return today and was disappointed to hear about a breach made upon the stores. States it is obvious that is was the discharged guards who committed the robbery and that Bryant's inquiries should focus on those guards....

GLC03432.040

to John Bryant

Encloses (not included) an invoice of stores that are to immediately be sold. Also includes (not included) the conditions of the sale and an advertisement. Asks for an account on the amount of twine Bryant has available. Provides Bryant with...

GLC03432.041

to John Bryant

Marked as a copy on the docket. Encloses a receipt (not included) for the return of stores he received from Hartford, Middletown, and New Haven, Connecticut. Asks for information about the availability of other stores and provides further...

GLC03432.042

[Receipt of stores from Captain John Bryant]

Includes items such as sulphur, iron, steel, breeching hooks, twine, damaged twine, damaged muskets, etc.

GLC03432.043

to John Bryant

Writes Bryant from Grave Tavern with instructions on a possible upcoming sale of supplies. Discusses pricing and other details related to supplies.

GLC03432.044

to John Bryant

Writes Bryant he has informed Mr. [Henry] Knox to bring the account of sales and the securities. Requests Bryant assists Knox.

GLC03432.045

to John Bryant

Provides instructions to Bryant regarding what stores should be sold. Notes the sale of the brass cahorns [possibly referring to a coehorn] were sold by mistake and the person who was responsible for it should be held accountable. Says he will only...

GLC03432.046

to John Bryant

Writes Bryant that Mr. Sheldon has informed him that there are still "loads" of stores remaining. Asks Bryant to sell any stores he can and to use the money towards the completion of the other buildings. Comments he is considering allowing Mr...

GLC03432.047

to John Bryant

Asks for a payroll of the men under Bryant who have not been paid and to note their pay masters and which corps they belonged to. Notes that Bryant's pay needs to be stated in an account and the sums received credited. Says the iron and stores can...

GLC03432.048

to John Bryant

Discusses receipts he sent to Bryant regarding the number of stores sold at Springfield, Massachusetts.

GLC03432.049

to John Bryant

Notes he received the receipt for Bryant's last return. Mentions that General [Henry] Knox has yet to arrive but is expected any time. Says he will notify Bryant of any new regulations and for him to continue assisting Mr. Byers.

GLC03432.050

to John Bryant

Informs Bryant he received the securities that were forwarded to him. Notes he is unclear who to credit the account to. Says he will balance the accounts and charge any differences to Bryant's account. If that is not acceptable Bryant is to inform...

GLC03432.051

to John Bryant

Notes he received Bryant's enclosures from Captain Byers and will immediately attend to the inquiries that were noted. Discusses Bryant's accounts and pay. Says General [Henry] Knox will be in Philadelphia at the end of the month at which time...

GLC03432.052

to John Bryant

Noted as a copy. Forwards (not included) a statement of Bryant's accounts with the public that were deficient. Asks Bryant to examine the accounts, attest to their accuracy, and annex the vouchers.

GLC03432.053

to John Bryant

Asks Bryant to ascertain (by a certificate) the accounts that were forwarded to Bryant. Provides instructions on the information that should be included.

GLC03432.054

to John Bryant

Discusses accounts he has sent and received from Bryant. Notes he has attested to the balance owned to Bryant.

GLC03432.055

to John Bryant

Writes Bryant he will do everything in his power to obtain Bryant's money when he returns to Boston. Hodgdon will then adjust and close Bryant's accounts.

GLC03432.056

to John Bryant

Informs Bryant that in addition to the stores ordered from Bryant's post by the Secretary of War (Henry Knox) he is also to "speedily" forward Hodgdon 500 port fires.

GLC03432.057

to John Bryant

Notes he received the cannon, carriages, and port fires and believes them a good acquisition. Requests Bryant send the 495 pistols that were absent in this return. Probably related to supplies for the army raised to suppress the Wiskey Rebellion.

GLC03432.058

to John Bryant

Writes to Bryant he has informed Mr. Ames that he is to repair the vacant buildings on the hill for his dwelling. Requests Bryant assists with finding employment for Mr. Ames's men and to note any articles that he delivers to Ames.

GLC03432.059