John Pierce
893 documents
Unable to comply with request
John Pierce informs Matt McConnell that he is unable to comply with his request.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Status of Wylie and Jordan Petition
John Pierce provides Samuel Hodgdon the status of the petitions of Captains Wylie and Jordan.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Status of the account of William Lew
The Commissioner of Army Accounts notifies William Denning of the status of the account of William Lew.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Shortage of Funds to pay Harmar's Army
John Pierce sends to Treasury notice of a shortfall in funding needed to pay LtCol Harmar's troops.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Settling account
Discusses the state of settling Fergus's account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement of Doctor's Account
Discusses a charge omitted in the settlement of Dr. James Fergus's account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement of accounts for North Carolina Officers
Informs Fenner of the state of account settlements for the officers of the North Carolina Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement for Lt. Luckett's Detachment
John Pierce sends to John White information pertaining to the status of settlements for Lieutenant Luckett's detachment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement certificate
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, forwards a settlement certificate to Major James Gibbon.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Seeking publication of Congressional deadline for claims
The Commissioner of Army Accounts forwards an act of Congress to various printers for publication in their newspapers. The act of Congress establishes a deadline for the acceptance of military claims. …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Response to the Demands of Creditors
Pierce notifies Beatty that his response to the creditors of the officers and men whose money he holds should be in accordance with the rules of the War Office.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Response to inquiry on Putnam
Pierce responds to Colonel Hull's inquiry into the business of Mr. Putnam.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Requesting information on Thomas Dickinson
The Commissioner of Army Accounts writes Mr. Thompson regarding Thomas Dickinson. Pierce asks for Thompson's knowledge and opinion of Dickinson's account. Dickinson is seeking payment for cartouch …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Request to meet at the office at New York; movement of government offices
Request to meet at the office at New York in order to pursue business. Mentions the movement of offices. Business should be conducted wherever the Treasury Board sits.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for Payment awaiting funding
John Pierce sends to Captain Churchill Jones affirmation that the requested payment will be transmitted as soon as it is funded.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Request for explanation
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, issues notification that he will not honor payment on Captain John Lillies' certificate to Mr. John Williams. Pierce was expecting this certificate as …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Report to the Board of Treasury
John Pierce reports to the Board of Treasury regarding the petitions of Lewis Nichola and Richard Lloyd. Pierce recommends that the Board be invested by Congress with the authority to determine the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Rejecting the claims of Colonel James Easton
The Commissioner of Army Accounts rejects the claim for pay made by Colonel James Easton.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding whether presence with Commissioners of Treasury is necessary
Encloses Mr. White's letter that it may be answered. Has been scarcely out of his chamber, having had to tend to affairs of father's estate. Asks to find out from Commissioners of Treasury if presence …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding whether presence is required in New York
Pierce informs that he plans to consult with Board of Treasury the beginning of January. Does not remember where Paulint's papers were left. If presence is necessary, will change plans and set off …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the Wetmore memorial
John Pierce forwards his opinion to Congress regarding the allowances under consideration for Mr. Wetmore's memorial.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding counterfeit certificates, commutation of Captains Wylis and Jordan
Expresses utmost astonishment respecting counterfeit certificates, the conveyance being material not only to the public, but to Pierce's character, as they may injure the reputation of the true and …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Reconciliation of Accounting Discrepancy
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, directs Robert Dill, paymaster of General Hazen's Regiment, to submit vouchers that can account for designated payments or to promptly return the money in …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Propriety of printing versus writing
John Pierce submits to the Board of Treasury a proposal to print copies of the account register for each state. According to Pierce, the states will need these registers to verify the activities of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
