John Pierce
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Pierce urges plain language from Dunscomb
Andrew Dunscomb, Commissioner of Virginia Accounts, has submitted letters before Congress. John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, urges Andrew Dunscomb to write more plainly in any future …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce sends pay settlement to former prisoner of war
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, forwards a pay settlement for Jedidiah Meachum to James Revington.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce sends Money to Artson
John Pierce forwards money to Mr. Artson for the pay due to Mr. Reid and as repayment of a sum previously borrowed by Pierce.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce request payment guidelines from Dunscomb
John Pierce directs Andrew Dunscomb to forward his guidelines for payment to deranged veterans. Pierce is concerned that difficulties in determining the specie due to the line of Virginia may result …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce notifies Congress of the impending completion of his work
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, notifies John Hancock, President of Congress, that within 30 days the settlements of his department will be closed. Pierce recommends that a deadline be …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce finds it impossible to verify claims from 1775 and 1776
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, informs Samuel Hodgdon, Commissioner of Military Stores, of the extreme difficulty in determining the monies due to soldiers from the early years of the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce directs White to settle pay claims of Marbury and Lucketts
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, directs John White to settle the pay accounts of Captain Marbury and Lieutenant Lucketts in the same manner.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce councils moderation
John Pierce councils Andrew Dunscomb to use moderation in pursuing satisfaction from the disagreeable Mr. Milligan.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce concurs with White regarding Marbury
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, discusses administrative matters with John White. Pierce tells White that his sum against Major Marbury is correct. Also, Pierce discusses other charges …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce asks for replacement copies of lost records
John Pierce informs James Deming and Thomas Walley that, in the move from Philadelphia to New York, their account records have been lost. Pierce requests to have copies of the misplaced accounts sent …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pay of Continental Officers
Discusses the pay of the officers of the Continental line who served on the general staff in the Revolutionary War in regards to the case of Bryan Bruen
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Papers of Mr. Moore
John Pierce forwards the papers of Mr. Moore to Joseph Reid with a recommendation to settle the petition.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)No release of papers until rent is paid
Mr. Owen will not let the papers go out of the office until the rent is paid. Pierce says he is answerable to it. Has hitherto had a fine passage. P.S., has enough money if Howell would advance the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mr. Pierce's travel plans
Asks that Howell make copy of letter before forwarding it. Pierce will set out on Monday, 2 January, weather permitting.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Letter to the President of Congress
Letter from the Paymaster General to the President of Congress, Richard Henry Lee. Pierce discusses officers, military service, and mentions the Maryland Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter to the Officers of the Maryland Line
This letter affirms the money paid to the Officers of the Maryland Line for arrearages in clothing. Mentions the death of Baron DeKalb
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to the Gov. of Rhode Island
Letter, encloses Resolution of Congress; discusses unissued certificates.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Unless Dunscomb complies with Pierce's request to furnish his registers immediately, the Paymaster threatens to put the matter before Congress.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Pierce discusses the time for receiving claims by members of the Virginia Line. Pierce also directs Dunscomb to forward his records to the Paymaster's Office without delay. Pierce expresses his …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, sends to Henry Knox, Secretary at War, a letter requesting further documentation of Colonel Troup's appointment to the Board of Treasury. Pierce is of the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, forwards to Joseph Clay his objections to the settlement Clay recieved from Treasury. Pierce encloses an extract of Clay's account and itemizes the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce writes to Colonel Francis Johnston in an effort to contact the former commnader of the Canadian Regiment, Colonel Moses Hazen. Pierce is attempting to querry Hazen about his onetime …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce asks John Nicholson if he will take charge of the remaining settlements for the German Regiment. Pierce indicates that he will provide a list of names and money to complete this task.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce informs Benjamin Harrison that his papers and voucher have been received and forwarded to Mr. Milligan for settlement.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce requests funding from the Board of Treasury to pay the balance due to Doctor James Reed.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
