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Money owed by Mr. Johnson; money from Mr. Weyman
Mr. Johnson has indicated that he already paid Howell. Received from Mr. Weyman $40 for warrant. Presents compliments to gentlemen of the office of Owen's family.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Money from M.J.; compliments to Beatty
Expresses good wishes; mentions Beatty.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mistake in the delivery of notes
Jonathan Dayton, writing at request of his father General Dayton, notes that Howell made a mistake in his depreciation of the notes. He cites the Continental and New Jersey scales of depreciation.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Missing payments
Payment of interest on notes was not included in list given to Treasurer.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Militia and Levies of New York; accounts of Doctor Henry Brewster
Refers to accounts of Militia and Levies of New York. Mentions accounts of Doctor Henry Brewster, who was held in captivity. Encloses list of men of New York quota in Colonel Lee's Legion.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Men of the Jersey line and invalid regiment settlements
Wishes Dunscomb had sent a copy of the registers for Jersey Line. Fears other will not be accepted by Treasurer of New Jersey. Furnishes return of sundry men of Invalids Regiment of Virginia, whose …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Memorial of Captain Wyley and Captain Jordan for commutation
Refers to Captain Stong and the memorial of Captain Wyley and Captain Jordan for commutation with a resolve of congress.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Meeting at Philadelphia or New York to settle accounts; Colonel Morris' account
Inquires as to whether it would be best to meet at Philadelphia or New York to settle accounts. Encloses copy of Colonel Morris' account, settled at Treasury. His commission as Lieutenant Colonel is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Maryland prisoners
Has compared to return of the Maryland prisoners with Treasury Books and those of pay office and encloses accounts of monies advanced. Lists the prisoners.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Maryland Officers who have been prisoners
Encloses list of officers who have been prisoners belonging to Maryland to be compared with accounts settled at the Treasury.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, sends to Henry Knox, Secretary at War, a letter requesting further documentation of Colonel Troup's appointment to the Board of Treasury. Pierce is of the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from Mr. Kean sufficient to lay before Congress
Delivered copy of Pierce's letter from Kean to Mr. Pinckney. The latter indicated this would be sufficient to lay before congress. The business of Howell's office does not require Pierce's presence, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Inquiry regarding Captain Nicholas Ruseton Moore
Inquiry regarding when Captain Nicholas Ruseton Moore of Maryland Horse, left the army. Suggests it might appear on muster roll as a Lieutenant.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Inquiries regarding accounts
Inquiries regarding accounts of Captain Robert Patten, Edward Evans, and James Smith.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Fraudulent discharges
Suggests that Howell has not entered into the spirit of the inquiry of Bunner. Discusses list of frauds and notes certain men must have obtained discharges as having been Maryland Soldiers for the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Fraudulent claims
John Coony fraudulently obtained his depreciation twice from the auditor. Asks that Captain Lloyd retain certificates so that justice may be rendered to Maryland.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Forward the registers, as time is short
Mentions the opening of Dunscomb's office. Printers go on rapidly with the registers. Asks that Duncomb forward registers immediately.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Examination of Books of Pay Office
Has examined the Books of the Pay Office; no charges found against Captain Robert Patton. Appears by books of auditors of Army that he settled his accounts for recruiting. Edward Evans of 6th Regiment …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Examination of accounts of Invalid Regiment
Regarding accounts of Invalid Regiment, found that Anderson received a certificate of Colonel Nicola. One was for pay, another for clothing. Mentions deficiencies in pay. Requests that Anderson …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Dr. William S. Alexander late Quartermaster for the Postal Charlotte in North Carolina with United States
Payment to Dr. William S. Alexander late Quartermaster for the Postal Charlotte in North Carolina with United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Discussion of Finances, Services, Powder Casks & Arms at West Point
Discusses payment of some workmen for services at West Point, and requests advice on contracting for powder casks [whether repairing them or ordering new ones is unclear]. Requests that further money …
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Correspondence; progress of the printers
Mr. White has sent $1500. Printers still go on rapidly. Mr. Childs says his business will be completed in the time contracted for. Mentions the registers of the Virginia Line. Makes mention of some …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Concerning the settlement of Mr. Oliver's account
The Commissioner of Army Accounts requests that Captain John Fuller obtain a power of attorney for the settlement of Mr Oliver's account. Pierce intends to pay the balance of the late Mr. Oliver's …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Commutation has not been received
Mr. Pierce's whereabouts uncertain, encloses on his behalf, a certificate that commutation has not been received. If McLean wishes to accept half pay, send certificate given by Mr. Carleton to the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Commutation exemption
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, informs Captain Thomas Patten that officers of artificers are "expressly excepted" from receiving commutation.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
