Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
1757 documents
Regarding accounts; forged certificates and counterfeiting
Discusses musters of German Regiment. Struggles to keep up with work. Mentions the problem of forged certificates presented and counterfeiting.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding accounts and specie paid to prisoners in 1781
Refers to letter from Mr. Pierce which says not to expect the accounts very soon. Howell remarks that on examining the charges against this Line extracted from the Pay Office Books, finds that the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding account and whether necessary to travel to New York to settle
Has seen Resolution of Congress published in papers whereby Williams believes he can get his account settled. Asks if he must go to New York, of if he sends the account it might be settled. Has a …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding certificates White issued for debts due United States
Post leaves momentarily; will provide a full answer next week. Meantime, Maryland has taken no notice of certificates White issued for debts due United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Receipts for salaries and the moving of papers
Encloses receipts of gentlemen in office for salaries. Discusses moving of papers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Receipt of the books of Captain Bird
Received the books of Captain Bird. Money is ready for Howell; order must be drawn by Mr. John Pierce, pay master general.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Propriety of Captain Heard's charges; verification of musters
Mentions papers of the Legion by Captain Heard. Discusses the propriety of charges. Those not mustered must obtain certificate from Colonel Lee showing reasons. Asks for inquiry about Captain …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Payment to Moylan's Dragoons
Mentions the subject of Moylan's Dragoons. The state adopted the whole of that Regiment and settled with them, both for depreciation and pay. Discusses arrival of Mr. Pierce and Hamilton's papers;
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Payment of Continental troops and New York militia
Information on continental troops may be obtained by Joseph Gasherie. Mentions auditors and the liquidation of pay of Continental Troops. Discusses pay of New York militia officers while in captivity. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay Settlements for Continental Regiments
Settlement of several regiment's accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay of the officers and men
Discusses various issues relating to the pay of the officers and men, in particular those in Colonel Henry Lee's Legion.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay due and accounts
Discusses pay due and encloses an account. Includes memorandum of money received from states.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)On the forwarding of muster records and pay books
Discusses arrangements to forward muster records and pay books
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Officers who have been prisoners
Regarding officers who have been prisoners, Colonel Ramsey seems to have been charged twice at the same date. Furnishes extract.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Officers of the invalid Corps
Asks about the pay of officers of the invalid Corps.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Officer commutations
Mentions the proceedings of two boards of officers. It is a matter of consequence to those officers as their commutation entirely depends on the determination of the Secretary of War. Asks to send …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Number of Brigadier General pay entitlements in Virginia
Asks what number of Brigadier Generals are considered entitled to pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)No release of papers until rent is paid
Mr. Owen will not let the papers go out of the office until the rent is paid. Pierce says he is answerable to it. Has hitherto had a fine passage. P.S., has enough money if Howell would advance the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Newspaper advertisements regarding Act of Congress limiting claims of army
Was not Mr. Pierce's intention to publish the Act of Congress limiting the claims of the Army in every newspaper. Asks that Edes not promise any recompense to printers in his states.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Musters of the Second Regiment
Having examined the musters of the Second Regiment, Samuel Woods was mustered furloughed and returned deserted.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Musters of Rawling's Regiment; request for set of enlistments; Captain Norwood's claims for clothing
Requests musters of Rawling's Regiment. A great many drafted into the Line during a period for which there are no musters. Asks for a set of enlistments; is doubtful that Captain Norwood can prove …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Muster roll of Captain Shott's Corps
Encloses muster roll of Captain Shott's Corps.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mr. Pierce's travel plans
Asks that Howell make copy of letter before forwarding it. Pierce will set out on Monday, 2 January, weather permitting.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mr. Pierce's absence and groundless and scandalous charges against General Nicola
Mr. Pierce has been some time from the office on a visit to his friends and is not expected until Christmas. Says that he is sorry, and is sensible that prosecution commenced against Nicola is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mr. Carlton's order from the Board of War; memorial to Congress
Encloses Mr. Carlton's order from the Board of War. Requests that Howell ask General Knox if he has any report on McLean's memorial to Congress.
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