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[Pay receipt]

Mellen agrees to pay Watson Freeman $600 on demand with interest. Freeman signs on verso that he received $500 on 29 December 1837.

GLC09028.23

[Pay receipt]

Mellen agrees to pay Watson Freeman $700 on demand with interest. Freeman signs and dates on verso dates when he received payment.

GLC09028.24

[Pay receipt]

Received of Watson Freeman $337.66 "being the full amount of execution in favour of Seth Fuller against David T. Brigham taken out of Court of Common Pleas" on 16 August 1837. Signed by Charles Henry for Samuel D. Parker, Attorney of Seth Fuller.

GLC09028.25

[Pay receipt]

Mellen agrees to pay Watson Freeman $600 on demand with interest. Freeman signs and dates on verso when he received payment.

GLC09028.26

[Pay receipt]

Leonard agrees to pay Watson Freeman $30.

GLC09028.27

[Pay receipt]

Belcher borrowed $25 from Freeman and signs to pay back on demand.

GLC09028.28

[Pay receipt]

Loving promises to pay Freeman $100 or the equivalent value in housekeeping at fair cash prices.

GLC09028.29

[Pay receipt]

Andrews promises to pay Freeman $35 on demand with interest.

GLC09028.30

[Pay receipt]

Lincoln promises to pay Freeman $35.41 on demand with interest.

GLC09028.31

[Pay receipt]

Mitchell signs to pay Freeman $10 with interest.

GLC09028.32

[Pay receipt]

Promises to pay Watson Freeman $213.

GLC09028.33

[Pay receipt]

Signs that he owes Watson Freeman $25.

GLC09028.34

[Agreement allowing the U.S. Navy use of Avery's schooner]

Documents a transaction between William N. Avery, master of the schooner Fairland, and Richard T. Renshaw as a representative of the United States Navy. Renshaw has come to Richmond in order to "charter and take" Avery's schooner "to use or not to...

GLC02254.28

[Agreement allowing the U.S. Navy use of Tourgee's schooner]

Documents a transaction between Daniel G. Tourgee, master of the schooner Garrison, and Richard T. Renshaw as a representative of the United States Navy. Renshaw has come to Richmond in order to charter Tourgee's schooner for ten days or more....

GLC02254.29

to the High Council of the Weber Stake

Asking for a rehearing of his case against Richard Ballantyne because of false testimony and to give new evidence.

GLC05756.084

Return of the Women & Children at the Post of West Point & its Dependencies, that would have drawn Rations under the late Regulations, and also of the number of Extra Rations drawn under the new Contract

Lists number of women and children by regiment and includes the amount of extra rations they will receive under the new regulations.

GLC02437.01809

to Henry Knox

Peirce references Knox's letter of 27 August. Says he has signed an agreement for a house for Knox "for one quarter certain to commence the 15th of this month at £45." Reports the farm can be rented with the house next year.

GLC02437.02469

to Henry Knox

Discusses obtaining provisions for troops. Mentions Daniel Parker & Co., who had previously provided supplies for the army under contract. See GLC02437.02901 for Knox's letter to Grant ordering supplies.

GLC02437.02909

to Edward Grant

Knox writes to Grant, "I have received your favor of the 4th instant, and accordingly we shall rely entirely upon you that the garrison [at West Point] are not out of provisions." Notes that Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that provided the troops with...

GLC02437.02921

to John Bryant

Knox gives orders regarding the receipt and distribution of stores to Bryant, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Springfield, Massachusetts Armory. The stores will be delivered by Daniel Parker & Co., contractors who provided the army with...

GLC02437.02917

to Henry Knox

Parker, of Daniel Parker & Co., informs Knox that the Superintendent of Finance (Robert Morris) has extended the contract with Parker's firm. Thus, Parker will continue to supply the army with provisions until the following May. Encloses a copy of...

GLC02437.02918

to Alexander Stewart

Discusses a previous arrangement between Knox and Stewart, where Stewart will house, feed and care for five of Knox's horses.

GLC02437.02756

to John Elderkin

Knox writes to Elderkin, magazine keeper for Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that furnished supplies for troops. Relates that his contract with Parker has nearly expired and no measure has been taken for its renewal. Orders Elderkin to deliver a large...

GLC02437.02876

to Robert Morris

Knox writes to Morris, Superintendent of Finance. Discusses the contract between Congress and Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that provided troops with supplies. Expresses hope that Morris (and Congress) will extend the contract after May.

GLC02437.02983

to Henry Knox

Byers, who had a contract with Congress to cast brass ordnance during the Revolutionary War, complains of difficulty receiving pay for his services. Asks Knox to intervene on his behalf, requesting a certificate from Knox attesting to his service....

GLC02437.03044