2 May 1794

Ames, Fisher, 1758-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Massachusetts congressman Ames writes to Captain Bryant to discuss the delay in the "adjustment of Robert Bancroft's claim" due to the lack of information from Bryant. Asks Bryant to quickly respond to the questions in an enclosed memorandum (see GLC03432.053), "as Congress is drawing near to the close of the session." Free frank signed by Fisher Ames and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

GLC03432.091

9 May 1794

Bryant, John, 1742-1816

Manuscript letter

Title: to Fisher Ames

Captain Bryant notes that he received Massachusetts congressman Ames letter (see GLC03432.056) and memorandum and has complied with his request. Marked as a copy.

GLC03432.092

22 May 1795

Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to settling accounts. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by Timothy Pickering and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

GLC03432.093

6 June 1795

Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to Bryant's salary and settling accounts. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by Timothy Pickering and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

GLC03432.094

26 September 1795

Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to the payment of Bryant's salary. Notes that Nathaniel Gorham will pay Bryant the sum of $1200. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by Timothy Pickering and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

GLC03432.095

17 May 1796

Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to Bryant's salary and settling accounts. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by James McHenry (Secretary of War) and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

GLC03432.096

8 September 1796

Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to the account of "James Melvin late a Matross in Colo. [John] Crane's Regiment" who desired pay for his service while stationed under Bryant's command in 1782-1783. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by William Simmons, handwritten "Free" and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

GLC03432.097

28 July 1797

Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to Bryant's salary. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by William Simmons, handwritten "Free" and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

GLC03432.099

January 22, 1798

Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to Bryant's salary and settling accounts. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by William Simmons and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

GLC03432.100

February 23, 1798

Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to settling accounts for supplies received by the military stores department from Isaac Moore and Charles Sheldons. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by William Simmons and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

GLC03432.101

June 2, 1798

Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to Bryant's salary and the settling of accounts for "the equipment of Eight field pieces." Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by William Simmons and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

GLC03432.102

3 August 1791

Ingersoll, George, 1754-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Indicates that he received Captain Bryant's letter, in which he mentioned that Bryant wrote to Henry Knox about Ingersoll (possibly regarding Ingersoll's pay), and expresses disappointment in learning that he will not receive any money while on furlough. Asks for money closing with an exhortation to "think of me as I am much in want of friend in which I can carry in my pocket."

GLC03432.105

4 September 1791

Turner, Edward D., fl. 1768-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lemuel Trescott

Informs major Trescott that he is sending six new recruits, two of which need to be examined by a doctor. Also discusses finding a person to "Stack [Major Trescott's] pistols." Trescott resigned his commission later that year and went on to found Trescott, Maine.

GLC03432.106

31 May 1793

Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Stagg, a clerk in the War Department, has been directed by the Secretary of War, Henry Knox, to tell Captain Bryant that James Byers has been granted the "use of the Air Furnace belonging to the public, under your care."

GLC03432.107

8 April 1794

Frost, Joseph, fl. 1793-1794

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt of Joseph Frost for timber]

Receipt for $66 for "timber & planks furnished" on four dates: 2 November 1793, 14 February 1794, 5 March 1794, and 8 April 1794. Indicates that Captain Bryant will forward his receipts for the balance.

GLC03432.108

10 November 1797

Jackson, Jonathon, 1743-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Discusses administrative matters related to remitting a payment to Captain Bryant. Written from the "Supervisor's Office." Free frank signed by Jonathan Jackson on address leaf.

GLC03432.109

13 March 1798

Jackson, Jonathon, 1743-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Discusses administrative matters (the sending of various receipts) related to settling accounts with Captain Bryant. Written from the "Supervisor's Office." Free frank signed by Jonathan Jackson on address leaf.

GLC03432.110

5 June 1798

Jackson, Jonathon, 1743-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Discusses administrative matters related to remitting a payment to Captain Bryant. Written from the "Supervisor's Office." Free frank signed by Jonathan Jackson on address leaf.

GLC03432.111

13 August 1798

Jackson, Jonathon, 1743-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Discusses administrative matters related to remitting a payment to Captain Bryant. Written from the "Supervisor's Office." A post script, signed and dated 27 August 1798, indicates that the letter was mistakenly sent to William Simmons, an accountant for the War Department in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Addresses to both Bryant and Simmons (crossed out) are on the address leaf. Stamped free with signature of Jonathan Jackson.

GLC03432.112

4 May 1792

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Thanks James for his support and care of William Dundas (David's son) and offers the same courtesy to James's oldest son. Explains that their brother George will be leaving week because he obtained a position on a naval vessel. On the difficulty of obtaining such a post, he comments: "the influence which is necessary to be kept up in the House of Commons swallows up every thing & without a claim to that return, it is almost impossible to procure any appointment." Comments on the down side of the post.

GLC02549.53

11 May 1793

Dundas, Isabella, 1747-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Thanks James for his support and care of William Dundas (Isabella's son) and discusses the arrangement, which was for William's education. Indicates that William had recently travelled home for vacation. Discusses their brother (her brother-in-law) George's appointment to a naval position on a ship. A note on p. 4 asks that this letter be forwarded to Agnes.

GLC02549.54

11 May 1793

Dundas, William, Sir, 2nd Bart, 1777-1840

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Writes to his uncle about his journey home from Edinburgh. Thanks him for his support.

GLC02549.55

1790

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Header Record

Title: Collection of two documents related to Dycas's Hydrometer [Decimalized .01-.02]

Circular letter to customs officers regarding the use of Dycas's Hydrometer, accompanied by directions for using the device.

GLC08993

18 December 1790

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Letter signed

Title: to Custom Officers

Discussing Dycas's Hydrometer, a device to be used for assessing the proof of alcohol and spirits for taxation. The Hydrometer is enclosed, as well as intructions on its use. Discusses the use of the Hydrometer, the reasons for its neccesity, and the use of a simpler device as a substitute. Circular letter sent to numerous customs officers.

GLC08993.01

1790

Broadside

Title: Description of the Scale of accompanying Dycas's Hydrometer

Explains how to use and read Dycas's Hydrometer, a device invented to determine the strength of alcoholic beverages, so that the proper tax could be applied.

GLC08993.02