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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03432.091 |
| From Archive Folder | Archive of Captain John Bryant, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Title | Fisher Ames to John Bryant regarding Robert Bancroft's "claim" |
| Date | 2 May 1794 |
| Author | Ames, Fisher (1758-1808) |
| Recipient | Bryant, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | 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 GLC03432.092), "as Congress is drawing near to the close of the session." Free frank signed by Fisher Ames and stamped "Free" on address leaf. |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Military History Military Supplies Ammunition Government and Civics Congress Soldier's Pay Finance |
| People | Ames, Fisher (1758-1808) Bryant, John (1742-1816) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Joseph Howell had served in the American Revolution, when the Constitution was passed he became Paymaster General of the Army, with the rank of Major. He held the office until his death. Captain John Bryant was the Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from John Bryant to Fisher Ames acknowledging that he received his request and carried it out |