Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
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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 land speculation
Elbridge Gerry discusses land speculation with Timothy Pickering and Samuel Hodgdon. Gerry declines an opportunity to purchase land in Pennsylvania.
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 counterfeit certificates
Elbridge Gerry encloses certificates and a request to check for counterfeits to Samuel Hodgdon.
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)Concerning a delegate from Massachusetts
James Milligan discusses Mr. Holden, a delegate from the state of Massachusetts.
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)Certificates to be issued
List of certificates placed in the hands of Guilliam Aertsen by George Reid to be issued by Aertsen to four officers of the South Carolina line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Certificate of George Armstrong
Archibald Armstrong sends to Colonel Paine a letter requesting a certificate for his son's military service.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Board of Treasury's findings on petitions for compensation
Walter Livingston and Arthur Lee, as members of the Board of Treasury, notify John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, that they find the petitions for compensation from Lewis Nicholas and Richard …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Benjamin Harrison sends John Pierce his request for settlement
Benjamin Harrison requests that John Pierce settle his accounts. Harrison expresses his gratitude and provides points of contact to facilitate this matter.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)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)Appointment of New York Auditor for certificates
Governor George Clinton of New York informs Peter Curtenius, Auditor of New York, that he will be responsible for handling business from John Pierce concerning certificates.
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)Acquiring new storage for military stores
Donaldson Yeates sends to Samuel Hodgdon a letter that inquires as to the disposition of acquiring new storage for military stores. Yeates states he is being pressured to remove the stores from the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Acknowledges receipt of payment
Issac Ledyard, veteran of Colonel Lewis Nicola's Invalid Regiment, acknowledges receipt of payment from John Pierce.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Acknowledges receipt of payment
Joseph Walsh, veteran of Colonel Lewis Nicola's Invalid Regiment, acknowledges receipt of certificates and payment in full to John Pierce.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)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)
