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Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce sends instructions to Andrew Dunscomb regardng the closure of his office. Pierce directs that an advertisement be made of a deadline for submission of local claims. Petitions made after …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce informs G. Artson that, by Congressional Resolution dated 13 April 1785, charging payments made to veterans of the South Carolina line is authorized.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce writes Francis Tate a letter disclosing the proper channels to be used for settlement.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions to reconcile accounts
The Commissioner of Army Accounts forwards copies of the register of accounts for the Georgia Line to Ebenezer Jackson. Pierce provides Jackson with instructions to reconcile these accounts in …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Funding for the officers at West Point
John Pierce informs General Jackson that Congress has appropriated monies for the officers of West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Forwarding monies
John Pierce sends John White monies and a request to reconcile accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Forwarding certificates
John Pierce forwards signed blank certificates at John White's request.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Examination of pay stoppages
The Commissioner of Army Accounts reports to the Board of Treasury on the stoppages made by the Pay Office in the case of Alexander Fowler. Pierce's findings are in Fowler's favor. Pierce indicates …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Enclosed itinerary
John Pierce encloses an itinerary to Mr. Reid so that affordable accomodations can be obtained.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Disposition of Ordnance at West Point
William Price, Deputy Commissary for Military Stores, sends to Henry Knox, Secretary at War, the disposition of ordnance at West Point.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Counterfeit Certificates - Stolen Certificate Paper
John Pierce hires Theophilus Parsons to investigate counterfeit certificates. Pierce identifies Nat. Carter of Newberry Port, Massachusetts and John Welles of Walpole, Massachusetts as investigative …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Counterfeit Certificates - An Inside Job?
John Pierce hires John Winslow to "use every means to trace the hands" through whom counterfeit certificates have passed. Pierce provides five counterfeit certificates, obtained from Samuel Hodgdon's …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Counterfeit certificates
John Pierce sends Samuel Hodgdon information about recently obtained counterfeit certificates. Pierce shares details of these counterfeits and asks Hodgdon to obtain similar information on those …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning settlements
John Pierce informs Captain Roxbury that Baron de Kalb received monies earmarked for the payment of the Maryland Line. Consequently, Roxbury must pursue settlement through "the friends of the Baron."
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning agents of the Invalid Regiment
In compliance with a Congressional mandate, the Commissioner of Army Accounts responds to the Board of Treasury regarding the nature and extent of the duties of the agent and the paymaster of the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Administrative Matters
John Pierce sends to John White a letter praising the close scrutiny of accounts. However, Pierce adds that White not let his meticulous accounting practices delay the payments to the line. Pierce …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claims of Major Hyrne
Concerning the claims of Major Hyrne for pay as adjutant general and deputy commissioner of prisoners
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)The Engineer of the State of SC discusses inland navigation
Letter, Senf, an engineer, describes propsositions for inland navigation.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Extract of a letter to Major Sargent
Letter, advises regarding troops at Marietta; mentions French Revolution.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Orders to Sail to New Brunswick
Letter, directs Rodgers to move recruits to rendezvous at New Brunswick New Jersey. Travel by boat from Albany, then march.
Cherry Hill CollectionOn the ordering out of militia
Letter, advises governor concerning militia. Will be paid promptly on the evidence being examined by War Department Accountant. Sums limited to those stipulated by Acts of Congress. Additional force …
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Defensive Protection of Virginia
Letter, discusses temporary defensive protection of Virginia. Measures taken must only be defensive in nature.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Appointment with Instructions and Duties of Paymaster of Troops of United States
Duties of paymaster of United States troops laid out in detail.
Anthony Wayne PapersExplanation of Different Opinions about Accounting Procedures
Letter, discusses differences between Freeman and Rochefontaine regarding lodging of pay rolls and other accounting procedures.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)
