Brent, Robert, 1764-1819
Dates
- Existence: 1764 - 1819
Robert Brent (1764 – September 7, 1819) was the first mayor of Washington City, the federal capital of the United States of America. During his lifetime, Brent also served as Paymaster-General of the United States Army, Judge of the Orphan's Court for Washington County, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Public Schools. He was the first president of the Patriotic Bank and of the Columbia Manufacturing Co.
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
Abraham Alfonse Albert Gallatin letter
Mss 811419.1
Collection
Identifier: Mss 811419.1
Scope and Contents
Letter from Abraham Alfonse Albert Gallatin in Washington, DC to Robert Brent, confirming the proposal made in a letter from Brent of the previous day. "Cashier of late office of discount and deposit at New Orleans to pay cash for bills of Lt. John T. Pemberton, distict paymaster, drawn upon you for $ 50,000."
Henry Baldwin letter
Mss 814406
Collection
Identifier: Mss 814406
Scope and Contents
Letter from Henry Baldwin of Pittsburgh to Robert Brent, recommending Edward J. Roberts, 2nd Lt. in the 5th Regiment of infantry for position of paymaster of that regiment. Robert's family are neighbors and friends in Pittsburgh. Father Roberts is fellow jurist in Pennsylvania.
John Armstrong letter
Mss 813312
Collection
Identifier: Mss 813312
Scope and Contents
Letter from John Armstrong in Washington, DC to Robert Brent with a report from Maj.Gen. Fales that the district paymaster had returned to Buffalo with funds to pay staff on light artillery there. 13th Co. has been in service a year and had not received no pay or bounties. "Under these circumstances, says the Maj.Gen, it is difficult to repress mutiny and the soldiers declare it is a sufficient reason for desertion."
Return J. Meigs Jr. letter
Mss 815118.1
Collection
Identifier: Mss 815118.1
Scope and Contents
Letter from Return J. Meigs Jr. in Washington, DC to Robert Brent with a personal appeal on behalf of Capt. Vance who had come from "the frontier of Ohio on business relating to militia pay." Meigs' special interest due to Capt. Vance having served with him.