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Money due to Captain Elisha Ely
Explains money due in Mr. Pierce's certificates, which Pierce will explain
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Memorial from Colonel Antony Walter White
Transmits memorial from Colonel Antony Walter White respecting advance made to him during late war.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Major Gibbon and brevett promotion
Regarding Brevett promotion announced to the army in the words of resolve of congress, can discover nothing on the subject. Notes that the resignation of commission in the line should not necessarily …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Major General Spencer report on accounts
Major General Spencer submits report on accounts regarding his claims for pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Letter from Doctor Philip Turner requesting papers
Refers to letter he delivered to Howell from Turner with some papers enclosed. Asks that Howell transmit those papers to Huntington by way of Captain Niles.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)John Marshall's accounts
Marshall laments Howell's decision to detain final settlements on account of Colonel Woods not settling his.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Interest account on the militia services
Encloses interest account on the militia services.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Inquiry made on behalf of Maryland Governor
Encloses letter to Mr. Burrall. Inquiry made on behalf of Maryland Governor was sum paid for subsistence.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Improper account
Upon returning to Philadelphia, Colonel Williams informed de Haas that his action was referred to men. Williams produced an improper account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Half pay for widows
Writes on the subject of half pay to make provisions to widows of soldiers who died or were killed, as is recommended by Act of Congress 17 August, 1779.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)General Washington's certificate
Mr. Pierce informed that it was General Knox's opinion that Gibbon's registration was conclusive.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)General Smallwood account
Encloses papers of public nature. Requests answer regarding account of General Smallwood.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Forwarding of papers transmitted by Doctor Philip Turner and his request for commutation
Forwards papers transmitted by Turner and discusses his claim for commutation. He goes on to the discuss whether there is sufficient evidence to warrant the belief that Turner resigned, and thus …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Feltman's claim
Feltman responds to the notion that his resignation precluded him from any emolument or commutation granted by Congress. When General Green [Greene] refused a furlough to visit a sick brother, Feltman …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Faithful and poor soldier whose claims have been unadjusted
Intercedes on behalf of a faithful and poor soldier whose claims have been unadjusted.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Extension of State Claims
Refers to Congress act to extend state claims. Mr. Pierce is in a fast decline;
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Expenses while in command in Virginia 1780
Expenses while in command in Virginia 1780 have been adjusted and balance is due, but certificate cannot be issued because of a sum in the books for money received by State of Maryland. Is a mystery …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Examination of accounts
Reports on examining accounts of Major Croghan, Captain Francis Minnis, and Doctor Savage.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Erroneous printed registers of certificates issued by the Commissioners of Army Accounts
Discusses erroneous printed registers of certificates issued by the Commissioners of Army Accounts. Asks for a clerk to help comply with the wishes of several loan officers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Entitlements to land and request for list
Requests that Howell furnish names, time paid for and sums received in certificates of Mr. John White by the Maryland Artillery Companies.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Enclosed certificates
Encloses certificates in favor of Martin Wheeler, Henry Stover, Jacob Snyder, and Robert Wright.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Dyson's account
Answers Contee's query regarding Dyson's accounts. Here he is referred to as Lieutenant.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Duties assigned Board of Commissioners
Regarding duties assigned Board of Commissioners, by Act of Congress they cannot enter on their duties until accounts are received by the district commissioners.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Dispute between Colonel Williams and De Haas over accounts
References dispute between de Haas and Williams. Notes that Colonel Williams is owed money by estate of de Haas' father.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Discharged men of American Regiment
Refers to enclosure of return of sundry discharged men of American Regiment showing the several balances due them.
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