Draft Letter
1028 documents

Murder of Billy Nation
08/27/1785 Draft LetterA speech delivered at the Falls of the Ohio to unnamed Indian Nations intended to preserve the peace. The speech indicates that an Inidan named "Billy Nation" was murdered by a white man who …
William Clark Papers
Report on the petition of Duncan Campbell
09/01/1786 Draft LetterReport on the petition of Duncan Campbell, delivered to Richard Henry Lee, President of Congress.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on letter of General St. Clair
10/10/1786 Draft LetterReport by the Commissioner of Army Accounts on a letter of General Arthur St. Clair.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Pay of a French Officer
01/21/1786 Draft LetterDiscusses the settlement of the account of a French officer for service in the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Secretary at War
12/16/1786 Draft LetterLetter to the Secretary at War from the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General. Pierce was appointed by Congress for settling the pay accounts of the Revolutionary War Army. Letter …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Board of the Treasury
09/15/1786 Draft LetterThe Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General writes to the Board of the Treasury. Mentions resolutions of Congress and allowances made to the states.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
12/15/1786 Draft LetterLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General. Pierce was appointed by Congress for settling the pay accounts of the Revolutionary War Army.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
10/12/1786 Draft LetterLetter to Colonel Carrington from the Commissioner of Army Accounts regarding rations, the Northern Army and Southern Army.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
09/29/1786 Draft LetterLetter to Major Pendleton from the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General. Pierce was appointed by Congress for settling the pay accounts of the Revolutionary War Army.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
08/30/1786 Draft LetterLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to Mr. White pertaining to a particular account and commutation pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
08/26/1786 Draft LetterLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General. Pierce was appointed by Congress for settling the pay accounts of the Revolutionary War Army. Encloses depositions from Coates and …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Enclosed copies of receipts of agent expenditures
09/07/1786 Draft LetterEncloses copies of the receipts of agents and their expenditures; mentions act of Congress and certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning the Board of Treasury
10/06/1786 Draft LetterInforms Dunscomb that the Board of Treasury appears to be in opinion against his claim for pay. Mentions the Congress decreasing the salaries of commissioners.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Circular Letter Regarding Counterfeiting
10/30/1786 Draft LetterPierce encloses a register of certificates which he believes may have been counterfeited by Phelon. He directs the officers how to deal with possible counterfeits.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
Accounting and Pay Issues
03/18/1786 Draft LetterInforms Col. Robinson of various accounting and pay issues encountered by the Pay Office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Service of Captain Couper
02/28/1787 Draft LetterDiscusses the account of Capt. Leonard Couper and confirms that he received $200 in the years 1784-85 which should be charged to his pension.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Report on petition of Micheal Henderson
09/26/1787 Draft LetterReport on the petition of Micheal Henderson, appearing by a certificate of William McDonald. States that the petitioner - a Revolutionary War veteran - has no legal title to any lands.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
09/12/1787 Draft LetterThe Commissioner of Army Accounts writes that in light of the Treasury Board's durations, he has transmitted acknowledgments of a receipt.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Identification of Willard
03/08/1787 Draft LetterThe Commissioner of Army Accounts received Keeler's letter containing his and Willard's deposition. He still wants a description of Willard and how he was dressed as well as a description of the man …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Difficulties with officer accounts
03/13/1787 Draft LetterThe Commissioner of Army Accounts discusses difficulties with several officers' accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Deputy Paymaster of the Southern Army
09/12/1787 Draft LetterDiscusses Joseph Clay, the Deputy Paymaster to the Southern Army, and money which was lost, along with provisions and related acts of Congress; also mentions Treasury Board.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerns Related to Various Accounts
02/05/1787 Draft LetterThe Commissioner of Army Accounts discusses various concerns related to the accounts of General Mifflin, Col. Brewer and Massachusetts. He wonders how any state can maintain accurate accounts without …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Account of Captain Mackin
03/16/1787 Draft LetterInforms the Board of Treasury that no resolution is needed in the case of Capt. Mackin since his depreciation has already been made up by his state.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Knox replies to an application for a military commission
11/05/1788 Draft LetterDraft Letter, discusses chances of obtaining a commission in the army
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Accounts of Colonel Crane
07/01/1788 Draft LetterWrites the Secretary at War on the subject of the accounts of Colonel Crane's Regiment, particularly of the monies received by him in 1777. Concludes that Crane is liable for various penalties because …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
