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Regarding Contract for Powder Casks
William Price, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores, informs Henry Knox, Secretary at War, of the conditions for payment pertaining to the contracted requisition of powder casks.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Regarding Account Settlement
William Price notifies Samuel Hodgdon that he intends on traveling to New York in October to settle his accounts in person. Price also requests a certificate from Hodgdon.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Reconciliation of Accounting Discrepancy
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, directs Robert Dill, paymaster of General Hazen's Regiment, to submit vouchers that can account for designated payments or to promptly return the money in …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Propriety of printing versus writing
John Pierce submits to the Board of Treasury a proposal to print copies of the account register for each state. According to Pierce, the states will need these registers to verify the activities of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Price Requests Further Orders from Knox
William Price, Deputy Commissary Military Stores, requests further orders from Henry Knox, Secretary at War.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Price Reports to Knox on Expiring Enlistments at West Point
William Price, Deputy Commissioner of Military Stores, expresses the impending difficulties experienced at West Point to the Secretary at War, Henry Knox. Price indicates the expiration of …
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Price Reports to Knox on Clothing and Equipment shortages
William Price, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores, reports to Henry Knox, Secretary at War, on the clothing and equipment necessary to outfit the Connecticut troops now arrived at West Point. Price …
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Price Gives Knox a Return of the Ordinance and Stores at West Point
William Price, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores, forwards a monthly return of ordnance and stores to the Secretary at War, Henry Knox. Price asks Knox to send money for which to pay the …
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Pierce sends Money to Artson
John Pierce forwards money to Mr. Artson for the pay due to Mr. Reid and as repayment of a sum previously borrowed by Pierce.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce request payment guidelines from Dunscomb
John Pierce directs Andrew Dunscomb to forward his guidelines for payment to deranged veterans. Pierce is concerned that difficulties in determining the specie due to the line of Virginia may result …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce councils moderation
John Pierce councils Andrew Dunscomb to use moderation in pursuing satisfaction from the disagreeable Mr. Milligan.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce concurs with White regarding Marbury
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, discusses administrative matters with John White. Pierce tells White that his sum against Major Marbury is correct. Also, Pierce discusses other charges …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce asks for replacement copies of lost records
John Pierce informs James Deming and Thomas Walley that, in the move from Philadelphia to New York, their account records have been lost. Pierce requests to have copies of the misplaced accounts sent …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Papers of Mr. Moore
John Pierce forwards the papers of Mr. Moore to Joseph Reid with a recommendation to settle the petition.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Monthly Return of Ordinance and Military Stores for West Point
William Price, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores, sends to Henry Knox, Secretary at War, a monthly return of the ordnance and military stores at West Point.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.List of Shortages Preventing Small Arms Maintenance At West Point
William Price, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores, sends to Joseph Carleton, War Office, a list of shortages that will impede the performance of small arms maintenance at West Point.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, forwards to Joseph Clay his objections to the settlement Clay recieved from Treasury. Pierce encloses an extract of Clay's account and itemizes the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce writes to Colonel Francis Johnston in an effort to contact the former commnader of the Canadian Regiment, Colonel Moses Hazen. Pierce is attempting to querry Hazen about his onetime …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce asks John Nicholson if he will take charge of the remaining settlements for the German Regiment. Pierce indicates that he will provide a list of names and money to complete this task.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce informs Benjamin Harrison that his papers and voucher have been received and forwarded to Mr. Milligan for settlement.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce requests funding from the Board of Treasury to pay the balance due to Doctor James Reed.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce submits a proposal to the Board of Treasury. Due to the low resources of the Treasury, Pierce requests the opinion of the Board on his issuance of certificates for the final adjustment of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce asks Joseph Reid to continue settlements past 1 August.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce request from Andrew Dunscomb an account of his settlements with veterans of the Southern Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce instructs Joseph Reid to conclude his business by 1 August. Pierce also indicates that his finances are low and cannot presently repay money he borrowed from Mr. Artson.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
