Brent, Robert, 1764-1819
Biography
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 23 Collections and/or Records:
Abraham Alfonse Albert Gallatin letter
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."
Andrew Jackson letter
In English.
Andrew Jackson letter
In English.
Caesar Augustus Rodney letter
In English.
Gabriel Duvall letter
In English.
Gen. Hampton letter
In English.
Henry Baldwin letter
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.
Henry Dearborn letter
In English.
Jeremiah [Brown] Howell letter
In English.
John Armstrong letter
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."
John Forsyth letter
In English.
Mahlon Dickerson letter
In English.
Philadelphia merchant letter
In English.
Return J. Meigs Jr. letter
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.
Return Jonathan Meigs letter
In English.
R.M. Johnson letter
In English.
R.M. Johnson letter
In English.
Robert Brent letter
Letter from Robert Brent, paymaster in Washington, DC, nominating William Gwinn for Paymaster of the 38th Regiment of Infantry.
Thomas Gholson letter
Letter from Thomas Gholson to Robert Brent, asking that he forward a letter to Corporal Nelson.