Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
1757 documents
Estimate for teams to take supplies to Pittsburgh
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate for three teams wanted to transport military cargo to Pittsburg.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Entering receipts, pay matters and rental of home
Discussion on matter of entering receipts. Asks about Audebert's arrival at the office. Discusses rental of house and pay of old and new troops;
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Dr. William S. Alexander late Quartermaster for the Postal Charlotte in North Carolina with United States
Payment to Dr. William S. Alexander late Quartermaster for the Postal Charlotte in North Carolina with United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Correspondence; progress of the printers
Mr. White has sent $1500. Printers still go on rapidly. Mr. Childs says his business will be completed in the time contracted for. Mentions the registers of the Virginia Line. Makes mention of some …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Commutation has not been received
Mr. Pierce's whereabouts uncertain, encloses on his behalf, a certificate that commutation has not been received. If McLean wishes to accept half pay, send certificate given by Mr. Carleton to the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Commutation due deranged officers of German Regiment; fraudulent claims
Mentions commutation due deranged officers of German Regiment. Requests guidance on delivery of certificates. Discusses the fraudulent obtaining of certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Colonel R.H. Harrison's account
Requests copy of Colonel R.H. Harrison's account sent to Philadelphia.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claim for pay of estate of Patrick Ambrose
The bearer says he is the brother of Patrick Ambrose. As administrator, applies for his pay. Says he was discharged at Trenton. Has no certificate of his pay, nor does he have any certificate …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Civil trial of an alleged counterfeiter
Discusses civil trial of an alleged counterfeiter of U.S. government pay certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Charges against Captain Richard Waters
White disagrees with Howell respecting the charges against Captain Richard Waters. Says there were two officers of that name. Encloses receipt for Dennis Carson's certificate.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificates of depreciation
Regarding certificates of depreciation relative to the officer of Moylan's Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificates issued; Rollis' pay; musters as the principles of settlement
Certificates issued. Discusses Rollis' pay. Musters are the principles of settlement. Can not deviate or risk fraud.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificates issued by Colonel Hodgdon; suspect is confined for debt
Refers to certificates issued by Colonel Hodgdon. Suspect is confined for debt in New York gaol [jail]. Congress has ordered several departments to be at New York.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificate signed by Mr. Pierce payable to James Gilbert
Certificate is included with letter.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificate saying that James McLean has not received payment
Certifies that Lieutenant James McLean of Corps of Invalids has not received the commutation of five years half pay in lieu of half pay during life granted officers of late army of United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificate of Mr. Nourse; nothing further of Colonel Nicola's business at the Treasur
Encloses written certificate of Mr. Nourse. Nourse says that Howell is not authorized to pay a receipt in favor of the Commonwealth. Has heard nothing further of Colonel Nicola's business at the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Case of Lieutenant Trueman and other pay related issues
Mentions case of Lieutenant Trueman. Board of Treasury is not at present in a situation to pay the Southern Army for arrears. Notes that officers may receive certificates in lieu of money. Mentions …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Case of John Carroll of Moylan's Regiment of Cavalry
Refers to Howell's indisposition and wishes him well. Laments the distance and the difficulty it causes in the late accounts. Asks for information from the musters on the case of John Carroll of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Stout, Mr. Milligan, receipts, request for house to rent
Captain Stout going to Mr. Milligan's department. Discusses receipts for pay of department. Mentions travel plans of Mr. Pierce; removal of office. Asks for a house; cannot afford a heavy rent. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Olivie's charges and other settlement matters
Discusses charges of Captain Olivie; advises caution without proper vouchers. Letter to sister was presented by Mr. Moore. Encloses letter from Mr. White of a private nature. Has written Mr. Dunscomb …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Gifford's application for arrearages
Captain Gifford made application to have all arrearages of his pay granted, but he was found to have been a deserter. Therefore, he is not entitled to any settlement.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Author informs recipient of certificates to be issued
Has issued certificates agreeable to accompanying General; have obtained a number of certificates, agreeable to list from Captain Heard.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)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)Affidavit respecting the discharge of Charles Rees
Sends affidavit taken by Howell and Mr. Phelan respecting the discharge of Charles Rees.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Accounts of troops in Colonel Henry Lee's Legion
Discusses the settlement of accounts of troops in Colonel Henry Lee's Legion.
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