Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
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Petition of Michael Henderson
Report on the Petition of Michael Henderson to the Secretary of Congress.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Petition of Captain Archer
Concludes that Captain H.W. Archer's petition cannot be granted under the present resolutions of Congress.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Payment of Colonel Baldwin's Regiment
Informs Oliver Wolcott, Jr. that only an abstract of the pay roll exists of the payment of Colonel Baldwin's regiment in 1776, so there is no record of the names of the men in the regiment or those …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay and clothing due Colonel Humphreys' Regiment; pay does not cover money advanced
Pay and clothing due Colonel Humphreys' Regiment raised in Connecticut. Muster roll of Captain Throop's company is imperfect in respect to Joseph Hill and Benjamin Tooley. The officer who paid these …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Order to transmit money
Acting under the authority of the Board of Treasury, Pierce orders Russell to transmit to John Neuville the $57,600 that is the property of the United States and was originally intended for the supply …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)On the trial for passing of altered certificates
Asks for delivery of confidential letter to Mr. Osgood. Refers to postponement of trial for person accused of passing altered certificates. Bronson must appear as evidence in July. Asks that Howell …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)On the handling and forwarding of letters and other accounts
Requests assistance from Swan in the handling and forwarding of letters. Present situation on part of Mrs. Howell will not admit of any determination when Joseph Howell will return. Wishes to be …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)On the Board of Treasury
Informs Joseph Clay that the Board of Treasury will take the necessary means to ensure that he is paid what he is owed even if it means drawing on the Treasury of South Carolina to do so.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Oliver Wolcott discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
Oliver Wolcott encloses the returns from Connecticut requested by Joseph Howell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mrs. Howell's health; Captain Erasmus Gill pay and depreciation
Discusses Mrs. Howell's health and that Joseph Howell has gone to Philadelphia. Hopes that she has recovered. Mentions writing to Board of Treasury; hopes that Howell has been favored with …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mrs. Howell health; counterfeit trial
Mrs. Howell is getting better. Physician wants her moved to country. Recommended air of Long Island. Trial for counterfeiter draws near.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mr. Pierce's request regarding Doctor Bond
Mr. Pierce says Doctor Bond has requested attention to claim of Doctor David Gould, who is charged with 2400 pounds. Information is sent for Williams' government.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Moses White writes Joseph Howell about certificate
Moses White requests a certificate from Joseph Howell. He laments that Howell has not submitted a timely response.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Monies in the hands of Mr. Russel
Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts concerning monies in the hands of Thomas Commander Russel which Neufville desires to transfer to the office.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Monies charged Colonel Adams
Discusses whether monies charged Colonel Adams were accounted for, as the papers have been removed from the office. Asks that matter be investigated and to provide directions to deliver certificates. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Money for the Continental bounties
Howell informs widow of Colonel Durkee that Captain Durkee received the certificates for pay retained from the Colonel. There are charges which bring the Colonel greatly indebted to the United States …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Money charged by Captain Montgomery
Mentions stoppages which were made because recipient received monies from Colonel Grier for the raising of Parker's company.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mistake in father's account
Refers to mistake in father's account. Copies are absent. Wants to get the matter rectified, but does not want to travel to New York. Asks that Pierce return copies by first post and since the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Memorial of General Huntington
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to the Secretary of Congress on the Memorial of General Huntington.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Memorial of Captain Thompson
Postpones settlement of the account of Captain Thompson until differences between Newman's petition and the account of Colonel Antill can be resolved.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Matthew Henderson discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
Matthew Henderson encloses Corporal John Betters' claim for certificates to Joseph Howell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Maryland paper money
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts expressing concern about the use of paper money emitted by Maryland and in the hands of Thomas Commander Russell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Major Fenner's business and other accounting matters
Is glad that Major Fenner's business is near completed. Relative to Mr. Pierce, asks that Swan forward Major Eccleston receipts as soon as possible. Discusses certification of papers lodged with Mr. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Major Eccleston's receipt and status of acccounts
Has written to Mr. Pierce and enclosed the copies of Major Eccleston's receipt. Discusses status of accounts. Certificates mentioned. Business goes on without any difficulties.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Major Eccleston; Mr. Lord Butler; General Greene's payments
Mentions Major Eccleston's business. Asks that Swan not wait for Howell's return but grant what may appear right with regard to Mr. Lord Butler. Mentions money paid by General Greene to the officers …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
