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Error in settlements
Since both Virginia and Pennsylvania have adopted Colonel Moyland's regiment, Pierce warns Captain Manifold that there has been a considerable error in the settlements that must be corrected.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Enclosed certificates; the matter of General Muhlenberg's certificates
Encloses certificates of Captain Nie, Captain Mackay, Lieutenant Hughes, Doctor Bond, and Major Franks. Certificate for Lieutenant Stewart of General Hazen's Regiment has been deissued. Asks if it is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Dr. Bronson not able to attend trial at Philadelphia
Delivered letter to Doctor Bronson who says his lame leg probably will not permit him to attend the trial in Philadelphia and that he will write to Howell to inform of situation.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Doctor Middleton's claim and absence of Pierce and Howell
Doctor Middleton's claim cannot be granted on his present certificates. Pierce will write him and enclose copy of Colonel Carrington certificate. Hopes business in office goes on well, that Pierce's …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Doctor Gould's affairs and pay of the 2d Virginia State Regiment
Refers to extract from Letter regarding Doctor Gould's affairs and pay of the 2d Virginia State Regiment. Letter was written to Gould's Colonel and paymaster. Expects to clear up the matter.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Discussion of sundry accounts and land granted by Congress to officers
Received letters. Mentions account of Captain James Quarles and Captain David Gould. Doctor Bond at Boston; wants to know if business completed in Virginia. Will write to Mr. Williams regarding Bills …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Depreciation of pay to Erasmus Gill; advances to recruiting officers
Mr. Pierce wants to know if the depreciation of the pay of Erasmus Gill has been settled by Pennsylvania. does not find that any charges appear for advances to recruiting officers in 1776 or 1777 …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Depreciation of account
Encloses depreciation of account as settled by John Nicholson.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Curious claim for pay of sundry deserters
Refers to curious claim made by John Wait of Boston, for the pay of sundry deserters of the Massachusetts line. Argues that since the men didn't desert until after the treaty, urges propriety of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Curious case of Andrew Forrest
Andrew Forrest of the 3rd Regiment has had his depreciation settled until August 1780. Mr. Carleton's certificate says he was exchanged in October 1780. John Woodside indicates that Forrest resigned …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Copy of current accounts and report of pay due
Encloses copy of current accounts and report of pay due a detachment of the 2nd U.S. Regiment under Colonel Henry Jackson. Also the pay due a Federal Corps of artillery under Captain Henry Burbeck.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Congressional resolves pertaining to treating with Indians
Resolves derived from report submitted to Congress by Messers Kean, Clarke, and Grayson.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Condition of Mrs Howell; additional clerks
Is unhappy to find that Howell's lady continues so unwell. The disorder cannot be judged with certainty and many persons have recovered. Does not know of any additional clerks needed. Has no …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Compensation for seizure of cattle
Encloses papers of Mr. Bradfield's with report of one of the clerk's settlements rejecting his claim. Rejection based on lack of certificate from commissary who received cattle. Suggests that cattle …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Colonel James Cunningham's account
Requests attention to Colonel James Cunningham's account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claims of Lieutenant Wild's widow
Petitt writes on behalf of widow of Lieutenant Wild of Delaware Regiment. Wild reportedly received not pay for service from 1 August 1777 to 1 August 1778 when he resigned his commission, being unable …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claims of Captain Reese's widow
Regarding claims of Captain Reese's widow, payments went to Reese's Regiment. If Reese did not receive his pay, it still remains in the hands of gentlemen who received it for the Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claim upon property of late soldier
Received certificates in favor of George Moxley. Mentions a late soldier of 4th Regiment of Artillery. To obtain a certificate in amount which although not actual specie, will be better than nothing, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claim submitted too late
Claim should have been presented to officer before 1 August 1786 agreeable to Resolution of Congress directing that all claims be made by that day or be forever after excluded.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claim of Colonel Harrison
Responding to Colonel Harrison's claim, Pierce informs him of the details of his account and of several irregularities that need to be corrected.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claim for cattle taken in 1777
Mentions Mr. Greenfield, who wrote about the claim of Joseph Bradfield for two cattle taken in 1777.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Circular enclosing register of certificates
Circular enclosing register of certificates issued by John Pierce to several states.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificates for soldier of Virginia Line
Encloses two certificates for soldier of Virginia Line. Letter for Mr. Pierce left at Doctor's this morning.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificates for pay ready to be delivered; Lieutenant Colonel Cropper's claims
Certificates for pay of Lieutenant Colonel Webb, Captain Muir and others are ready to be delivered. Howell cannot find any Act of Congress that gave Lieutenant Colonel Cropper the liberty of retiring …
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