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Commutation due deranged officers of German Regiment; fraudulent claims
Mentions commutation due deranged officers of German Regiment. Requests guidance on delivery of certificates. Discusses the fraudulent obtaining of certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Colonel R.H. Harrison's account
Requests copy of Colonel R.H. Harrison's account sent to Philadelphia.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claim for pay of estate of Patrick Ambrose
The bearer says he is the brother of Patrick Ambrose. As administrator, applies for his pay. Says he was discharged at Trenton. Has no certificate of his pay, nor does he have any certificate …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificates of depreciation
Regarding certificates of depreciation relative to the officer of Moylan's Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificates issued; Rollis' pay; musters as the principles of settlement
Certificates issued. Discusses Rollis' pay. Musters are the principles of settlement. Can not deviate or risk fraud.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificate signed by Mr. Pierce payable to James Gilbert
Certificate is included with letter.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificate saying that James McLean has not received payment
Certifies that Lieutenant James McLean of Corps of Invalids has not received the commutation of five years half pay in lieu of half pay during life granted officers of late army of United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificate of Mr. Nourse; nothing further of Colonel Nicola's business at the Treasur
Encloses written certificate of Mr. Nourse. Nourse says that Howell is not authorized to pay a receipt in favor of the Commonwealth. Has heard nothing further of Colonel Nicola's business at the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Case of Lieutenant Trueman and other pay related issues
Mentions case of Lieutenant Trueman. Board of Treasury is not at present in a situation to pay the Southern Army for arrears. Notes that officers may receive certificates in lieu of money. Mentions …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Case of John Carroll of Moylan's Regiment of Cavalry
Refers to Howell's indisposition and wishes him well. Laments the distance and the difficulty it causes in the late accounts. Asks for information from the musters on the case of John Carroll of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Stout, Mr. Milligan, receipts, request for house to rent
Captain Stout going to Mr. Milligan's department. Discusses receipts for pay of department. Mentions travel plans of Mr. Pierce; removal of office. Asks for a house; cannot afford a heavy rent. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Gifford's application for arrearages
Captain Gifford made application to have all arrearages of his pay granted, but he was found to have been a deserter. Therefore, he is not entitled to any settlement.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Author informs recipient of certificates to be issued
Has issued certificates agreeable to accompanying General; have obtained a number of certificates, agreeable to list from Captain Heard.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Attendance required, Mr. Pinckney, whether to consult Treasury
Asks whether attendance is required within the next few weeks and whether Howell thinks necessary to consult the Treasury. Mr. Pinckney of South Carolina desired of Pierce something of the same …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Application for commutation
John Sullivan, an officer involved in a revolt of Pennsylvania troops, has applied for commutation after having fled the country. Due to these unique circumstances, John Pierce, Commissioner of Army …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Affidavit respecting the discharge of Charles Rees
Sends affidavit taken by Howell and Mr. Phelan respecting the discharge of Charles Rees.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Administrative Matters
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, writes to Andrew Dunscomb, Commissioner of Virginia Accounts, regarding administrative matters. Pierce requests that Dunscomb's records account for …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Accounts of subsistence of officers of German Regiment
Encloses accounts of subsistence of officers of German Regiment. Mr. Green will return following day. Mentions sending papers to him. Asks if Jack Hamilton has received chest of papers and whether …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)accounts of Georgia Line; Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Morris' settlements
Hopes to complete the accounts of Georgia Line. As congress is at New York, hopes that public offices will follow them. Mentions Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Morris' settlements.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Accounts of Colonel Trumbull
Has examined the accounts of Colonel Trumbull and finds that General Patterson (then Colonel) received sundry sums of money for pay of his regiment in 1776. Abstracts do not specify amount of pay due …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Account of monies advanced while a prisoner
Has not heard from recipient. Expected a few lines. Issues an account of monies advanced while a prisoner.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Account of Lieutenant Nathaniel Lawrence of North Carolina Line
Jackson sends copy of account of Lieutenant Nathaniel Lawrence of North Carolina Line, settled at the Treasury. Also sends account of sundries received by Officers of North Carolina Line from the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Account of Captain Elholm
Requests settlement of account of Captain Elholm, an officer in Count Pulaskie's Legion
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Woolsey not entitled
Mr. Woolsey found not entitled to the years' pay mentioned in Bailey's letter. He must produce evidence to support his claim before it can be transmitted.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Whether John Christman was of a Pennsylvania Company
Asks that Howell examine rolls of German Regiment and see if John Christman was of one of the Pennsylvania Companies.
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