15 April 1865

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Letter signed

Title: to Benjamin William Brice

Writes to Brice, the Acting Pay Master General, to request pay according to his brevet rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Heavily docketed; the request is denied across docket. With signed endorsements by Brice dated 18 April 1865 indicating McParlin was not entitled to the pay. Written at the Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac, near Burks (Berke) Station, Virginia.

GLC02649.21

7 July 1862

Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875

Printed document

Title: [General Orders regarding a resolution to encourage enlistments in the regular army and volunteer forces]

Thomas, Adjutant General, issues orders intended to encourage military participation by offering payment to new and renewed enlistments and to those successful in recruiting new enlistments.

GLC03619.01.12

15 June 1777

Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for Brigadier General Alan Maclean]

42 pound, 10 shilling reciept written by Burgoyne to Jacob Jordan, paymaster at Montreal, for Briadier General Allan Maclean. On verso is Maclean's signature. Part of Burgoyne's signature is lost due to a repair

GLC04764.08

12 July 1777

Jones, Jonas, fl. 1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Request for advance on pay]

Jones has written Skeensbury as the place he was writing from, but it was properly known as Skenesboro, New York at the time. It is now Whitehall, New York. Says he has received his ensign pay up to 24 June 1777 and asks for two months advance on his pay. At the bottom is a note by Robert Kingston that says Jones was advanced six guineas on 14 July 1777 and another six on 30 August 1777.

GLC04764.10

14 July 1777

Maclean, Allan, 1725-1797

Autograph document signed

Title: to Jacob Jordan

Cosigned with Loiseau, who appears to be a French Canadian officer. Countersigned by General John Burgoyne on verso. Document is partially in French. Loiseau submitted an account of his expenses to Brigadier General Maclean who passed it along to Jacob Jordan, the Paymaster General in Montreal. Maclean orders Jacobs to pay the account of 92 pounds and charge it to Burgoyne. Signature on verso is Burgoyne's approval of the payment.

GLC04764.11

17 July 1777

Gardner, H.H., fl. 1777-1795

Autograph document signed

Title: [Reciept for payment into account]

Captain Gardner asks that David Geddes, acting paymaster for Burgoyne, place 33 guineas sterling into his account.

GLC04764.13

17 July 1777

Cheeke, William, fl. 1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Reciept for payment]

Asks Lieutenant General Burgoyne to pay John Drummond 20 pounds in Halifax currency, being what Cheeke received from him.

GLC04764.14

21 July 1777

Hogel, Francis, fl. 1777

Document signed

Title: [Reciept for payment]

Written in Skenesborough or Skenesboro, which is now Whitehall, New York. Receipt for Francis Hogel, who had to sign it with an "x" as his mark. Says Hogel received 10 guineas for his service in the King's Army from Major Robert Kingston, a member of the staff of General John Burgoyne.

GLC04764.15

24 July 1777

Sherwood, Justus, 1747-1798

Autograph document signed

Title: [Reciept for payment]

Written in Skenesborough or Skenesboro, which is now Whitehall, New York. Reminds recipient that his last piece of correspondence mentioned his petition to Lieutenant General John Burgoyne for over 18 pounds sterling.

GLC04764.16

23 July 1777

Sherwood, Justus, 1747-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Burgoyne

Written in Skenesborough or Skenesboro, which is now Whitehall, New York. Petition says Captain Sherwood of a Company of the Queens Royal Rangers, was sent off with a detachment in pursuit of rebels on 6 July 1777 and left his baggage in the care of a soldier that was eventually captured. He lost five pounds sterling with the luggage. Also, on 18 July 1777 he was sent with another detachment to stop the rebels from plundering cattle from local inhabitants and when he returned his trunk was broken up and most of his personal clothes stolen, to the amount of 15 pounds sterling. Asks Burgoyne…

GLC04764.17

11 August 1777

Watkins, Nathan, fl. 1777

Autograph document

Title: [Receipt for payment]

Payment made to Lieutenant General John Burgoyne to the total of 2 pounds 2 shillings. Document is cut or torn and there is text loss.

GLC04764.19

3 April 1863

Barker, Thomas M., fl. 1863

Autograph note signed

Title: [Receipt for money advanced for pay]

Note recording the receipt of $317.91 from Captain S.P. Ravinile towards a standing balance of $11,000. Records the advance payment of $10,682.09 in vouchers and receipts. Imprint in upper left corner depicts an archer framed by ornate scrollwork.

GLC03587.42

17 December 1747

Shirley, William, 1694-1771

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Request for 100 pounds sterling to pay troops]

Requests funds, to be given to Daniel Ayrault, to pay troops intended for an expedition against Canada during King George's War: "When the Parliament of Great Britain shall make Provision for Paying the Troops rais'd for the late intended Expedition against Canada. Be pleas'd to order Payment of this my third Exchange." Sent to William Pitt, who was "Paymaster General of His Majesty." A signed note on the verso by Ayrault orders that the money be paid to Elias Bland, for Ayrault's account. A signed note beneath that signed by Bland and witnessed by John Bland & Sons and dated 8…

GLC08923

June 20, 1812

Weeks, John W., 1781-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Captain Weeks reports to Colonel Bedel that, despite difficulties, he enlisted five men. Indicates that he will need money soon because the men are unwilling to join otherwise. Letter written during the War of 1812.

GLC01450.721.02

June 12, 1815

Babcock, Hampton Champlin, 1792-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Lieutenant Babcock informs Bedel that he has men from the 11th Infantry under his command who need to be paid. Lists five such men. A signed note by Bedel on the bottom requests that another officer peruse the list. Letter written shortly after the War of 1812.

GLC01450.721.07

March 23, 1815

Bedel, Hazen, fl. 1812-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Hazen writes to his brother to report problems with soldiers' pay shortly after the end of the War of 1812. Mentions rumors about military appointments, President Madison's plan to maintain an army of 25,000, and a potential assignment for their squadron. Notes the dissolution of Eleazar Ripley's Court of Inquiry by order of the Secretary of War as well as news of Ripley's impending brevet for valor at the Battle of Bridgewater (Lundy's Lane). Hazen was then a regimental quartermaster in the 11th Infantry. Hazen might be one of Moody's sibling's listed on record as "Hazel," who lived from…

GLC01450.721.10

April 13, 1815

Bedel, Hazen, fl. 1812-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Hazen Bedel writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report problems with soldiers' pay shortly after the end of the War of 1812. Notes that General Jacob Brown assumed command and comments on his activities pertaining to discharges and military reorganization after the war. Discusses at length his inclination "for going to the westward" after his discharge, weighs the pros of and cons of the possibility, and seeks aid in the endeavor. Hazen was then a regimental quartermaster in the 11th Infantry. Hazen might be one of Moody's sibling's listed on record as "…

GLC01450.721.11

May 24, 1815

Bedel, Hazen, fl. 1812-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Shortly after the end of the War of 1812, Hazen Bedel writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report that the men have been paid and will march home tomorrow. Provides news about the regiment and lingering issues regarding pay. Asks him to look for and send an account to the War Department that may have been left in the post office in Burlington, Vermont. Hazen had recently transferred from a post as a regimental quartermaster in the 11th Infantry and to the 6th Infantry. Hazen might be one of Moody's sibling's listed on record as "Hazel," who lived from 1785…

GLC01450.721.12

June 12, 1815

Bedel, Hazen, fl. 1812-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Hazen Bedel writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report on his duties on guard, and military reorganization and pay issues after the end of the War of 1812. Also discusses the suicide of an ensign named Douvra. Asks that his love be given to Bedel's wife and children and "to her Majesty the Express Maria Louisa, tell her I congratulate her on being again restored to the throne of France." Hazen had recently transferred from a post as a regimental quartermaster in the 11th Infantry and to the 6th Infantry. Hazen might be one of Moody's sibling's listed on…

GLC01450.721.14

July 14, 1758

Gardner, John, 1696-1770

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Thomas Richardson

Letter cosigned by Thomas Cranston and Peter Bours, who along with Gardner, were members of the Rhode Island War Committee during the French and Indian War. Gardner orders General Treasurer Thomas Richardson to pay Robert Potter fifty pounds for troop wages and billeting.

GLC01450.244.04

circa 1815

Gault, Andrew, fl. 1815

Printed document signed

Title: [Receipt of payment for army service]

Partially printed document. Gault receives payment for his service as a musician in Captain Edward Fuller's Company of the New Hampshire Militia.

GLC03436.08

circa 1815

Chase, Calvin, fl. 1815

Printed document signed

Title: [Receipt of payment for army service]

Partially printed document. Chase receives payment for his service as a private in Captain Oliver Warren's Company of the New Hampshire Detached Militia.

GLC03436.09

June 1786

Stebbins, Gideon, 1739-1829

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Pay roll for Captain Stebbins militia company for service suppressing Shay's Rebellion]

Lists the men and indicates that they helped suppress "the Mob at Northampton."

GLC01412.10.02

September 1786

Stebbins, Gideon, 1739-1829

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Pay roll for Captain Stebbins militia company for service suppressing Shay's Rebellion]

Lists the men and indicates that they served under General William Shepard "in defense of the Supreem Judicial Coart at Springfield."

GLC01412.10.03

4 May 1847

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Autograph document signed

Title: Orders no 25

Orders his men to "lead the march to the enemy capital," of Mexico City, during the Mexican War. Warns his men not to straggle as "The impotent & cowardly enemy propose to wage the war of the assassin - war to the knife." Promises that soon they will recieve new clothing, rest and payment. It is clear that the weather has made many of McClellan's men sick and weak. Also signed by McClellan for Major General Worth.

GLC08953.02