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Payment of Continental troops and New York militia
Information on continental troops may be obtained by Joseph Gasherie. Mentions auditors and the liquidation of pay of Continental Troops. Discusses pay of New York militia officers while in captivity. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Musters of Rawling's Regiment; request for set of enlistments; Captain Norwood's claims for clothing
Requests musters of Rawling's Regiment. A great many drafted into the Line during a period for which there are no musters. Asks for a set of enlistments; is doubtful that Captain Norwood can prove …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Forgery of pay certificates; officer's claim for commutation pay.
Discusses the forgery of pay certificates presented in Howell's office and an officer's claim for commutation pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Entering receipts, pay matters and rental of home
Discussion on matter of entering receipts. Asks about Audebert's arrival at the office. Discusses rental of house and pay of old and new troops;
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Depositing unissued certificates
The Commissioner of Army Accounts forwards a Congressional resolution to Benjamin Franklin, President of Pennsylvania. Pierce notifies Franklin that Pennsylvania will need to appoint an agent …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Clerks to handle counterfeit certificates
Cited in Pierce to Howell, 03/29/1785. Joseph Howell sends to John Pierce a letter informing him of the two clerks recently hired to handle business related to counterfeit certificates.
Papers of William Livingston, MICROFILMCertificates issued by Colonel Hodgdon; suspect is confined for debt
Refers to certificates issued by Colonel Hodgdon. Suspect is confined for debt in New York gaol [jail]. Congress has ordered several departments to be at New York.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Olivie's charges and other settlement matters
Discusses charges of Captain Olivie; advises caution without proper vouchers. Letter to sister was presented by Mr. Moore. Encloses letter from Mr. White of a private nature. Has written Mr. Dunscomb …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Accounts of German Regiment and Captain Gaither
Discusses various pay issues regarding the German Regiment. Discusses the accounts of Captain Gaither.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Accounts and certificates for pay of officers in Lee's Legion
Discusses accounts and certificates for pay of officers in Lee's Legion
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)State's charges against Becker
Col. Henry Becker is unable to inform the author of the monies he received. Since the charges on the books don't seem accurate, the author requests that the recipient examine his books to ascertain …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settling the accounts of a late brother
Informs Pierce that the account of his late brother has never been settled, which he has the authority to complete.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement of pay
The author asks for help in facilitating the settlement of his pay. He also seeks to provide a similar service for Captain Luke Broadhead whom he refers to as the recipient's old fellow prisoner.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request forwarding of certificates
The author asks that the Certificates of Jacob Lyon be forwarded to him as they were not with J. Nicholson as previously suggested. Papers are enclosed to verify the legitimacy of this request.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for the charges against General DeHaas
The author requests the charges against General DeHaas so his account can be drawn and sent with the vouchers for examination. Also John Pierce needs to send the injunctions regarding the transmission …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for Certificates
Request for certificates that belong to individuals residing in the state of New York.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding unsettled accounts and the whereabouts of certificates
His accounts remain unsettled due to a charge against him by Colonel Johnston for $1200 part of which was used to pay officers and soldiers and the remainder returned to Johnston. Most of the relevant …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding counterfeit certificates
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General. Pierce was appointed by Congress for settling the pay accounts of the Revolutionary War Army. Discusses counterfeit certificates, …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pay of John Smith
The author seeks the pay for John Smith who was a prisoner and wants his pay for the time he was held in captivity. The author had written an earlier letter in which he had mistakenly referred to …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Requested decision by board on topic (possibly credits or money) and "in what manner I shall apply them."
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from John Pierce
Letter from John Pierce; mentions debt, allowances, and the board of the Treasury. Reports that he has looked into merits of a certain individual.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Endorsement of certificate for John Gray
The author says that a friend has asked him to endorse a Certificate for between one and two hundred dollars in the name of John Gray and dated Dec. 2nd(?),1784. He wants to know where Gray lives in …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Depreciation accounts and delivery of certificates
The author thanks the recipient for the information regarding Hughes and says that he delivered to Capt. James Smith his depreciation account. He will follow instructions and not deliver Certificates …
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