John Pierce
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The Commissioner of Army Accounts writes Colonel Walton White of Virginia regarding observations made on his account and vouchers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)William Alexander and Thomas Commander Russell
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to the Board of Treasury regarding the accounts of Thomas Commander Russell and William Alexander
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)William Alexander and Thomas Commander Russell
The Commissioner of Army Accounts discusses the case involving Mr. Neufville, Thomas Commander Russell, and William Alexander.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)William Alexander and Thomas Commander Russell
Writes Colonel William Taylor for more information relating to William Alexander and Thomas Commander Russell, both of whom are in possession of sums of public monies. Alexander was quartermaster in …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Warrants to be received
Informs Joseph Howell that he will receive the warrants drawn in favor of Captain John Watts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Warrants drawn in favor of Captain John Watts
Sends warrants drawn in favor of Captain John Watts and which are now paid by Pierce. Will also sent the accounts of the Corps, settled by Pierce and borrowed from the War Office.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Various accounting matters
Informs Neufville that Robert James of Charleston recently ran into him with several thousand dollars that Pierce was for. Also tells Neufville that he will be departing for New York soon, and to send …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Unsettled claims of North Carolina officers
Discusses the unsettled claims of North Carolina officers; encloses copy of a Congressional resolution granting a commission to the agents of regiments not pertaining to the line of any state.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Uncertainty as to whether Mr. Swan should come on now
Is uncertain whether Swan should come on now as he has been so long delayed. Will think of it and write to Treasury again. Has written Mr. Osgood and if he thinks best he may come on. Is sorry that …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Sums of public monies
Informs Nathan Allen that he has found William Alexander and Thomas Commander Russell to be in possession of a large sum of public monies. Alexander was quartermaster at Hillsborough during the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Statement to the Board of Treasury
Statement to the Board of Treasury from the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General regarding public monies, certificates, and other fiscal issues. Discusses Joseph Clay - Deputy Paymaster …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Specie Due to Virginia officers
Transmits to the Board of Treasury and Secretary at War the returns of specie due to officers of the late line of Virginia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settling Warner's Account
Enclosed copies of Warner's rolls and accounts for the pay of his company of seaman for the year 1776. Warner has applied for additional pay but he has not yet made it sufficiently clear that the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling of accounts
The Commissioner of Army Accounts asks Joseph King to come to New York to personally settle his accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of White's account
Notifies Henry Baker that White's settlement with him mistakenly indicated that the US owed him $80. Details of Baker's account are provided.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Service of Captain Couper
Discusses the account of Capt. Leonard Couper and confirms that he received $200 in the years 1784-85 which should be charged to his pension.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Saymore's dragoons
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts telling Wolcott that he would have replied to his letter sooner had certain extracts been available respecting Saymore's dragoons.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Returns of Specie due to Virginia officers
Pierce sends returns of specie due to the men who served on the Virginia line, with two abstracts detailing the accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Return of Monies due to the Virginia Line
Return of monies due to the officers of the Virginia Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Resolving a disputed settlement
Informs Dr. Solomon Halling that the necessary documentation to resolve his settlement seems to be lacking. Halling had resigned his appointment as a senior surgeon.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Requesting a visit to New York
The Commissioner of Army Accounts writes Captain Dunn that it will be necessary for him to come to New York from Trenton as soon as possible.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Request for debt to be absolved
Pierce asks the President of Congress, Arthur St. Clair, to absolve him of the loss of $570 in 1783 which somehow was misplaced while George Reid was in charge of the Office of Accounts in …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
