John Pierce
893 documents
Depositing unissued certificates
The Commissioner of Army Accounts notifies governors of the method by which Congress has directed him to dispense with unissued certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Depositing unissued certificates
The Commissioner of Army Accounts forwards a Congressional resolution to Benjamin Franklin, President of Pennsylvania. Pierce notifies Franklin that Pennsylvania will need to appoint an agent …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Counterfeit Certificates - Stolen Certificate Paper
John Pierce hires Theophilus Parsons to investigate counterfeit certificates. Pierce identifies Nat. Carter of Newberry Port, Massachusetts and John Welles of Walpole, Massachusetts as investigative …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Counterfeit Certificates - An Inside Job?
John Pierce hires John Winslow to "use every means to trace the hands" through whom counterfeit certificates have passed. Pierce provides five counterfeit certificates, obtained from Samuel Hodgdon's …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Counterfeit certificates
John Pierce sends Samuel Hodgdon information about recently obtained counterfeit certificates. Pierce shares details of these counterfeits and asks Hodgdon to obtain similar information on those …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning the settlement of Mr. Oliver's account
The Commissioner of Army Accounts requests that Captain John Fuller obtain a power of attorney for the settlement of Mr Oliver's account. Pierce intends to pay the balance of the late Mr. Oliver's …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning settlements
John Pierce informs Captain Roxbury that Baron de Kalb received monies earmarked for the payment of the Maryland Line. Consequently, Roxbury must pursue settlement through "the friends of the Baron."
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning letters received
John Pierce notes letters received from John White. Pierce also wishes White well as he struggles with sickness.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning counterfeit certificates
John Pierce laments to Joseph Howell the impact of counterfeit certificates on the public interest and his own character.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning agents of the Invalid Regiment
In compliance with a Congressional mandate, the Commissioner of Army Accounts responds to the Board of Treasury regarding the nature and extent of the duties of the agent and the paymaster of the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Commutation of Pay
Doesn't feel he is sufficiently empowered to grant Sullivan his "commutation" but believed that his pay that was due at the termination of service should be paid despite law or act of Congress that is …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Commutation exemption
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, informs Captain Thomas Patten that officers of artificers are "expressly excepted" from receiving commutation.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Attendance required, Mr. Pinckney, whether to consult Treasury
Asks whether attendance is required within the next few weeks and whether Howell thinks necessary to consult the Treasury. Mr. Pinckney of South Carolina desired of Pierce something of the same …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Assisting claimants with lost records
The Commissioner of Army Accounts notifies Messrs Denning and Walley that, in lieu of their lost records, he has extracted information from his books that will assist in determining what settlement …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Application for commutation
John Sullivan, an officer involved in a revolt of Pennsylvania troops, has applied for commutation after having fled the country. Due to these unique circumstances, John Pierce, Commissioner of Army …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Administrative Matters
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, writes to Andrew Dunscomb, Commissioner of Virginia Accounts, regarding administrative matters. Pierce requests that Dunscomb's records account for …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Administrative Matters
John Pierce sends to John White a letter praising the close scrutiny of accounts. However, Pierce adds that White not let his meticulous accounting practices delay the payments to the line. Pierce …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Adjusts pay to Georgia Line
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, explains the adjustment of his payment to the Georgia Line to William Few. Pierce reduced his payment because the state of Georgia previously made partial …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)accounts of Georgia Line; Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Morris' settlements
Hopes to complete the accounts of Georgia Line. As congress is at New York, hopes that public offices will follow them. Mentions Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Morris' settlements.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Accounting information of Hospital Department
John Pierce requests accounting information for the Hospital Department from Doctor Brownson.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account settlement
Final settlement of an account between the United States and Benjamin Floyd.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account settlement
Final settlement of an account between the United States and James Field.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account settlement
Final settlement of an account between the Unites States and Edward Floyd.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
