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Inquiry regarding Jacob Lyons
As to the inquiry regarding Jacob Lyons, the author finds that he is returned to the quota of Maryland so the Certificate for his pay has been sent to the Executive of that State to whom the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Funds for the Pay of Harmar's Regiment
Pierce sends by Samuel Hodgdon funds for the pay of Colonel Harmar's regiment.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Forwarding a Pay Certificate
The author encloses a Certificate for four hundred dollars to be forwarded to Captain John Doyle. Acknowledgment of receipt is requested.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Final settlement of accounts
The author has received the vouchers and papers that the recipient needs to settle his account so he needs to come to the author's office in order to reach a final settlement.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Ferguson's certificate of pay
Sends Ferguson his certificate of pay for his time as a prisoner of war and requests accounts needed for completing an officer's settlement
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimate of cost to transport supplies to Pittsburgh
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of the sums wanting for the payment of listed wagoners for transportation of stores and baggage …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimate for cost of saddles
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate for furnishing one hundred and twenty light horsemen's saddles
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Emoluments of Commutation
The author informs the recipient that his resignation from the Army makes him ineligible for any emoluments of Commutation. The Commissioner of Army Accounts still has a Certificate for the balance …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Draft for the Pay of Harmar's Regiment
Pierce informs Hodgdon that he is enclosing the a draft for the pay of Colonel Harmar's regiment; instructions for the payment of the funds
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Documentation for Francis Farren
Francis Farren is included on the rolls of the 3rd Regiment PA. up to Oct. 1, 1778 but after that, his name is missing. Since the recipient has the appropriate musters, perhaps he can provide the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Disposition of Wetmore's Claim
Discusses Wetmore's financial claims before Congress and gives his summary of Wetmore's account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Direction to apply to Estate pay due
According to a pay roll found among the vouchers of Mease and Caldwell, Col. D. Haas received all the stoppages for his Regiment. Therefore the recipient will have to apply to the estate for that …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Delivery of Doyle's certificate
Advises Doyle on the delivery of his certificate (settling his accounts with the Pay Office).
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Damaged Pay Certificates
The author refuses the request of a soldier to replace damaged Certificates because the fragments provided are in such poor condition that they cannot be matched with the appropriate records. The …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Cover Letter for Pay Certificate
Cover letter for a certificate of pay for Captain William Coxe and a request to forward Howell's letter to Nicholson of 01/05/1786 which discussed the status of Coxe's account
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Cover Letter for Officers' Certificates
Cover letter for certificates of pay for two officers and discusses the settlement of their accounts
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Cover Letter for Officer's Pay Documents
Pierce forwards Wyllys documents concerning the pay of Captain Stevens.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Counterfeit certificates
Mr. Hodgden brought in several Certificates which appeared to be counterfeit. The author at first believed that the bad Certificates should be held until the return of the Commissioner of Army …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Colonel Willett's regiment cannot be paid
Informs Colonel Willett that his regiment cannot be paid because a resolution of Congress when the regiment was raised required that New York first fill up its Continental quota, which condition was …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Clarification regarding accounts of James Crosby, William Jackson, and Captain Charles McHenry
The author provides clarification regarding the accounts of James Crosby, William Jackson, and Captain Charles McHenry.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certification of Army Service and Pay
Notification concerning the service status of Captain William Coxe and the settlement of his account
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
