Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
1757 documents
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)Request to be allowed bounty paid
Henry Hilgen of Hazen's Regiment at Lancaster asks that he be allowed the bounty he paid for them.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for settlement of accounts
Robb asks Howell to settle his accounts and transmit the appropriate Certificates to him.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for settlement of account
Bayard is asked by Howell to settle his account because, as it now stands, he owes the US a considerable sum of money.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for service to a Mr. McKay, a stranger in New York
Laments that Howell has not responded to letter from Bayard. Mr. McKay, son of old Colonel who died at Trenton at the beginning of the War and Bayard's brother in law is the bearer of the letter. A …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for Second Opinion on claim
Dr. Halling transmitted a certificate to Mr. Hardy, for the pay of a deranged soldier. Howell didn't feel it was within his authority to grant or reject the claim so he submitted it to Pierce for his …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for response on Colonel Harmer's account
Beatty had written an earlier letter to Howell asking for a prompt response on Colonel Harmer's account and has yet to receive a reply.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for muster
Howell is organizing the papers in his office, particularly the Musters of Pay Rolls, so Nicholson is requested to send the muster which the Howell had previously given him on June 13,1785.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for explanation regarding mistake in settlement
Mrs. Durkee claims there was a mistake made in the settlement made by Captain Benjamin Durkee in closing accounts of Colonel John Durkee, her late husband. Asks for explanation.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for documentation on Christian Kuhn
Christian Kuhn of Don Hier's troop. Claims to be of Pennsylvania quota, but is not on Nicholson's list. Asks if Howell has any authentic document of states to which the men of corps belonged.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)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)Request for copy of pay roll for Captain Jonathan Thatcher
Requests pay roll for Captain Jonathan Thatcher of Colonel Swifts's Regiment, in the Northern Army, year 1776.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for copy account of Major Edmund Hyrne
Is directed by Comptroller to request that Pierce forward an official copy of account that Major Edmund Hyrne, aide de camp to General Greene lodged in Pierce's office of sundry advances to officers …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for Colonel Baylor's accounts
Requests Colonel Baylor's papers respecting his accounts to be sent by next post. Pierce arrived in Richmond in perfect health this evening.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Report from French Creek
Heart gives his report on the events occurring in the vicinity of French Creek with particular emphasis on the activities of the local tribes who are anxious to continue trading with Americans.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding whereabouts of Doctor Basil Middleton for purposes of pay for 1783
Informs that Joseph Howell obtained permission of the Board of Treasury to remain in Philadelphia until to trial of the person confined in jail for passing bad certificates. Encloses copy of Doctor …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding where to apply for gratuity of 1779
Regarding where to apply for gratuity of 1779, Captain James McLean indicated that Howell was to person who could see McDougall righted therein. Asks that Howell examine books and furnish McDougall …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding wages due to Benjamin Durrell
Mentions that he wrote regarding wages due to Benjamin Durrell. Pierce's answer was that there is pay due to Durrell. Hill sent the papers required, but has heard nothing back on the matter.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding time away from office and unfamiliarity with transactions
Expresses unhappiness at being away from office. Says he is an entire stranger to the documents necessary to be forwarded to Mr. Pierce because the transaction occurred in the Pay Office. Business …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the trial for passing of altered certificates
The trial of the person confined in Smith's jail has been postponed until July. Pierce cannot attend; therefore has requested that Howell be present a the time appointed. Asks about the date of the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the matter of bringing on Mr. Caleb Swan
Discusses matter of bringing on Caleb Swan. Argues that it would be a saving to the government. His salary was no additional expense to public. Is settling Colonel Harmar's Regiment; the most complex …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the Board of Treasury
Flint discussed matter of Board of Treasury making a new appointment of a board whose opinion on all questions would be final.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding surprise over charges against Bayard
Expresses surprise that there is a large sum against him. Relates that he settled accounts with Colonel Wood. Suggests that rolls of Congress or Board of War may be location of papers regarding final …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding stoppages of deserters
Stoppages from deserters if found on the nature of the case: a general order was issued and countenanced by Resolutions of Congress. All absentees' money should be retained in hands of public. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
