Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
1757 documents

Return of Mr. Phelon
09/23/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner of Army Accounts discusses the return of John Phelon, former confidential clerk, from Canada. Phelon was suspected of stealing certificate paper for counterfeiting, but his return now …
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Return of Monies paid to Virginia Officers
12/16/1786 LetterbookReturn of Monies paid to the Officers of the Virginia Line
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Return of Monies due the Officers of the Virginia Line
12/16/1786 LetterbookReturn of monies due the Officers of the Virginia Line.
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Return of certificates
08/07/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyThe author is returning the two Certificates sent by the recipient because they are from Armand's Corps whose returns have not been processed so as to ascertain which State they are from. If they are …
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Response to Request for Widow's Benefits
05/06/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyThis is the author's response to a request for widow's benefits for James Wilson. He says that an examination of regimental rolls reveals that Wilson was mustered in on February 1, 1777 and deserted …
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Response to Nicholson's Inquiries
06/19/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyIn response to the recipient's inquiries, the author notes the service of John Hughes and includes a copy of the muster roll. The author requests a copy of Capt. James Smith's depreciation so he can …
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Respecting claim for pay
12/22/1786 LetterbookLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to John Habersham respecting the pay of the three companies of Habersham's Line, claimed by John Morrill.
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Resignation of Major Gibbons
10/13/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner of Army Accounts has applied to Generals St. Clair and Irvine respecting Major Gibbon's resignation.
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Requirement for vouchers
08/07/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyThe recipient will need to produce vouchers for the monies charged to him before he can be exonerated. As to the monies received from Maj. Ennion Williams, the accounts should be settled with Mr. …
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Request to meet with Mr. Nicholson regarding Colonel DHaas
11/11/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyThe recipient should meet with Mr. Nicholson to confirm that Col. DHaas was accountable to his officers for the balance of pay due them and their men and the US is therefore exonerated from any …
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Request to forward enclosed letter to Colonel Wood
11/30/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyMr. Pierce requests the recipient to forward the enclosed letter to Colonel Wood promptly. The author reminds the recipient of his promise to forward the charges against Colonel Becker and Major …
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Request that certificate be mailed
04/24/1786 LetterbookThe author had received a Certificate related to his indebtedness to the United States but, after delivering it to John Pierce, was unable to obtain it from the recipient because he had to march …
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Request forwarding of certificates
09/08/1786 LetterThe author asks that the Certificates of Jacob Lyon be forwarded to him as they were not with J. Nicholson as previously suggested. Papers are enclosed to verify the legitimacy of this request.
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Request for the charges against General DeHaas
08/03/1786 LetterThe author requests the charges against General DeHaas so his account can be drawn and sent with the vouchers for examination. Also John Pierce needs to send the injunctions regarding the transmission …
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Request for settlement of account
12/20/1786 Recipient's Letterbook CopyJones requests that the recipient settle his account between August 1, 1778(?)when he was last paid until his resignation in April 1780. He lost his papers to the British at the Battle of Brandywine, …
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Request for rolls of the 6th Regiment
07/19/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyHe needs the rolls of the 6th Regiment and asks the recipient to bring them on his return. Captain James Baugh(?) has settled his account and credited the US with the monies charged him.
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Request for Name Verification
08/03/1786 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of authorRequests McConnell examine the two enclosed certificates to verify names and locations of origin. Believed they were from Pennsylvania, but if not proposed they were from New York.
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Request for money
04/07/1786 Recipient's Letterbook CopyThe author requests the amount of 200 dollars from the United States less whatever debt he owes, an amount which he believes to be minuscule. He asks that the Certificate for the amount owed him be …
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Request for examination Captain James Waugh account
09/28/1786 Recipient's Letterbook CopyThe author requests that the account of Capt. James Waugh be examined to see if he has been charged with the monies he received as a supernumerary. He is owed the amount of $480 which the Comptroller …
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Representation of Major Lloyd
04/20/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyCover letter for a "representation" from a Major Lloyd of his services as agent for Hazen's Regiment in the Revolutionary War
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Report to Congress on Lezeur and Watkins
08/31/1786 LetterbookReport to Congress on John Lezeur and Captain Nathan Watkins
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Report on the Memorial of Marinus Willett
05/24/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyPierce's report to Congress on the memorial of Colonel Marinus Willet, commander of a New York militia regiment in the Revolutionary War, concerning the settlement of his regiment's pay
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Report on Petition of Patrick Bennett
05/05/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyPierce's report to the Board of Treasury on the petition of Patrick Bennett (who was assigned to the Forage Master's Department) for "depreciation" pay recommending denial of the petition.
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Report on David Henly
08/28/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army reports on the Memorial of one David Henly, which Pierce forwards.
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Report on charges
12/18/1786 LetterbookReports to Captain Leonard Bleeker that he stands charged by Colonel Henry B. Livingston.
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