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Regarding a pension for Edward Whelan
10/22/1788 Letterbook CopyWhelan could not expect a pension were he to apply. The Act of Congress requires residence in the state from which it is drawn.
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Regarding a pension for Edward Whelan
10/20/1788 Letterbook CopyRegarding a pension for Edward Whelan. He was a Sergeant in Colonel John Patton's Regiment and is afflicted with sickness. He is recommended for compensation for his loss of health during service for …
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Recommendation for Mr. John Wright for employment
09/12/1788 Letterbook CopyRecommends John Wright for position as accountant.
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Receipt of warrant
07/16/1788 Letterbook CopyMentions that he thought he had acknowledged receipt of warrant. Says he wrote Mr. Pierce on subject; is surprised it has not come to hand.
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Pierce's account and the state of his health
07/26/1788 Letterbook CopyFound Pierce's account for money advanced. Inquires on state of health. Hopes for restoration.
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Petition of Doctor Baird
09/19/1788 Letterbook CopyPetition of Doctor Baird before congress asks for commutation of half pay for life. Howell says he is not authorized to grant this without congressional direction.
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Pension for Prince Negroe
10/31/1788 Letterbook CopyPrince Negroe enlisted into the Continental Service in 1777, belonging to the Second Connecticut Regiment. He lost an eye and was rendered infirm. Asks that he be given a pension.
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Payment of Private John Betters
09/06/1788 Letterbook CopySent discharge and certificate of service for Private John Betters of the 3rd Regiment Massachusetts Line.
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Payment of men of German Regiment
08/11/1788 Letterbook CopyLists the men of the German Regiment who received certificates for balance of pay.
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Pay to Collins
12/30/1788 Letterbook CopyHas paid to Collins for drawing out the Regiment
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Pay of William Code [Codis]
09/05/1788 Letterbook CopyAsks for assistance in procuring pay for William Code of Maryland, who is too sickly and lame to go to New York.
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Pay of Drum Major Philip Fowler
06/03/1788 Letterbook CopyDiscusses late payment of Drum Major Philip Fowler, 2nd New Hampshire Regiment and a matter of counterfeiting.
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Pay of 2d Massachusetts Regiment
12/12/1788 Letterbook CopyDiscusses books and vouchers respecting pay of 2d Massachusetts Regiment by Caleb Swan.
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Pay Entitlement
07/29/1788 Letterbook CopyAct of Congress allows Hay one years pay, due to retirement from service. Howell then specified the amount he was authorized to dispense.
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Pay as Brigade Chaplain
10/24/1788 Letterbook CopyPay as Brigade Chaplain in favor of Plumb was retained by Howell of the Society of Cincinnati. Plumb asks that the note be delivered to him.
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Pay and Pension for Invalids
06/23/1788 Letterbook CopyInvalids at West Point were discharged in accordance with Act of Congress. Money advanced to the invalids was sent to the state of their residence. This advanced pay was supposed to be superseded by …
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Papers not admissible as vouchers
09/24/1788 Letterbook CopyEncloses papers and says they are not admissible as vouchers in the settlement of accounts.
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On the memorial on account of Colonel Antony Walton White
07/07/1788 Letterbook CopyRegarding memorial on account of Colonel Antony Walton White.
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Old emission money
07/07/1788 Letterbook CopyMr. Pierce left in Howell's account old emission money. As that the Board direct the treasurer to received this money and to give receipt.
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Muster rolls of Virginia Line
07/29/1788 Letterbook CopyMuster rolls of Virginia Line forwarded.
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Mr. Storer's accounts
09/23/1788 Letterbook CopyExpresses approval of Swan's proposal if he can obtain a good bill. Do not tarry longer than necessary.
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Mr. Storer's accounts
09/12/1788 Letterbook CopyIs flanked in every quarter by old papers of the old regiment. Mr. Storer, likely in arrears at $200 will not be able to pay until his brig arrives from West Indies in fall.
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Mr. King's compliance with directions
07/31/1788 Letterbook CopyMr. King has complied with directions of Commissioners of Treasury.
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Monies advanced Captain Thacher
12/26/1788 Letterbook CopyThe monies advanced Captain Thacher being entirely a state charge, it lies in the breast of the Comptroller of that State to admit or reject the evidence produced by Captain Thacher.
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Money mentioned by Mr. Sherman
07/29/1788 Letterbook CopyMoney mentioned by Mr. Sherman is a sum credited by Howell to Colonel Brooks. Mr. Pierce too ill to reply to letter.
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