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Settlement of a Paymaster's Account
Pierce explains the documentation he needs to settle Roche's account as paymaster to a regiment during the Revolutionary War
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement for Pennsylvania Regiments
Discusses the details of the settlement of the accounts of several Pennsylvania Continental regiments from the Revolutionary War
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Sergeant Pollard's pension
Discusses the pension application of a Sergeant Pollard.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Return of certificates
The 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 …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Response to Request for Widow's Benefits
This 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 …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Response to Nicholson's Inquiries
In 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 …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Requirement for vouchers
The 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. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request to meet with Mr. Nicholson regarding Colonel DHaas
The 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 …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request to forward enclosed letter to Colonel Wood
Mr. 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 …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for rolls of the 6th Regiment
He 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.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Representation of Major Lloyd
Cover letter for a "representation" from a Major Lloyd of his services as agent for Hazen's Regiment in the Revolutionary War
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Report on the Memorial of Marinus Willett
Pierce'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
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Report on Petition of Patrick Bennett
Pierce'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.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Report on a Memorial to Congress
Report on the memorial to Congress of Mr. John Wheelock reviewing his appointments, duties, and rank in the Continental Army with Pierce's recommendation on the disposition of his claims.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Report from West Point on Clothing, Arriving Recruits, & Arms Cleaning
Reports returns sent to Knox of the clothing inventory at West Point and of the recruits recently arrived. Reports 500 stands of arms were cleaned.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Report from West Point
Discusses various routine issues concerning garrison duty at West Point, including muster rolls and new recruits expected to join the garrison
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Reply on an Account Settlement
Reply to Gordon's request for information regarding the settlement an officer's account
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding whether Shrupp's power of attorney was legal; fraudulent certificates
Lieut. Weidman has applied for his commutation but an examination of the records indicates that his Certificates were issued to Henry Shrupp who claims to have had power of attorney. The recipient is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the Cleaning of Arms at West Point
Letter book copy of a certificate given to James Manon for cleaning 500 stands of arms at West Point
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Regarding the charging and passing of sums
Lieutenant John Lewis is charged with two sums that he received from Colonel Cadwallader that are now passed to the credit of Col. William Butler as part of a settlement between Cadwallader and …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding payments and depreciations
Mr. Pierce investigated the claims of Col. William Williams and found that all of the monies stopped from Col. D. Haas's regiment have been paid so no further applications are necessary. Mr. Pierce …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding pay of Captain Waugh
In response to the recipient's inquiry, no part of the supernumerary pay is charged to Capt. Waugh as part of the settlement with the recipient. Waugh has received the pay of the Pay Master of his …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding James Donly on muster rolls
In searching for the name of James Donly on the muster rolls transmitted by the recipient, the author finds that Donly's name, along with others that had been sent by the recipient, has been omitted …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Finley's final settlment with Army
The author grants the recipient's request for a final settlement of three hundred dollars but first the recipient must draw an order from the Commissioner of Army Accounts in the author's favor before …
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