Letterbook Copy
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Sums due North Carolina Line
06/10/1786 Letterbook CopyRefers to sums due North Carolina Line. Is having difficulty procuring subsistence due officers, non-commissioned officers and privates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Sullivan's claim for pay and commutation
06/06/1786 Letterbook CopyMr. John Sullivan's claim for pay and commutation has been referred to Congress, which has thrown the question out of Pierce's cognizance. Should therefore apply to Congress.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Settlement of accounts
05/31/1786 Letterbook CopyPierce says Blodgett must personally apply to either Secretary of War or Congress regarding information of his rank and continuance in the service. Relates matter of entitlements as aide de camp.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Report from West Point on Arms Cleaning & Request for Relief Officer
02/28/1786 Letterbook CopyReports sending returns of ordnance and stores; reports completion of cleaning of 500 stands of arms; request an officer be sent to West Point to take charge of the garrison
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.
Report from West Point
01/31/1786 Letterbook CopyReport on the cleaning of 500 stands of arms at West Point. Request guidance on how far the civil authority can extend over the military in the case of constable seeking to arrest a soldier in the …
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.
Regarding rejected certificate
06/07/1786 Letterbook CopyRegarding a rejected certificate, Pierce examined the account and finds that the interest is agreeable to the face of the certificate.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Orders drawn by Treasury on receiver of continental taxes
06/15/1786 Letterbook CopySends orders drawn by Treasury on the receiver of Continental taxes for Fenner's state in favor of officers of line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Mistakes in certificates; applications by widow and orphan of Lieutenant Quarles
06/17/1786 Letterbook CopyReferences a mistake in certificates. Mentions leaving office and some person authorized to received claims. Mentions that if widow and orphan of Lieutenant Quarles, cannot obtain half pay from the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Mistake in printing of registers
06/08/1786 Letterbook CopyInforms of mistake in printing of registers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Medical Affairs at West Point
01/06/1786 Letterbook CopyDiscusses the need of the garrison at West Point for a doctor to attend the sick and he requests Knox's approval to discharge a medically unsuitable recruit
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.
Major Rudulph's account
06/06/1786 Letterbook CopyMr. Rudulph on behalf of deceased brother has made application to Pierce for his arrears of pay in the case of Major Rudulph. Mr. Rudulph mentions that Major Rudulph lost his vouchers along with his …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Letters from the governors of Western States; General Howe's accounts
11/23/1786 Letterbook CopyEncloses letters from Governors of Western states and from Mr. White. General Howe's account to be closed next day.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Investigation into Missing Pay for Regiment
06/14/1786 Letterbook CopyRequested certificates of officers who knew and served with Captain Ballard and would verify his integrity. Believed in Ballard's strength of character but Pierce had to adhere to rules that required …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Demand for a Voucher
01/26/1786 Letterbook CopyDemands that Roberts produce a voucher required for the settlement of Morgan's account
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Craik's account as it stands
06/01/1786 Letterbook CopyCraik's account as it stands. Goods at York Town, pay and other charges expected to be accounted for on settlement with commissioners for department. Encloses copy of account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Contract for Cleaning Arms
01/31/1786 Letterbook CopyReports a contract made to clean 500 stands of arms at West Point
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.
Colonel David Hall account
06/16/1786 Letterbook CopyRegarding Colonel David Hall account; asks for input before forming judgment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Cleaning of Arms at West Point
02/28/1786 Letterbook CopyLetter book transcription of a certificate given to James Manon for cleaning 500 stands of arms at West Point
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.
Claim of John McHindell
06/13/1786 Letterbook CopyHas made inquiry into merits of claim of McHindell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Certificates due Colonel Adams
06/01/1786 Letterbook CopyThere are charges against Colonel Adams. Pierce wonders if White knew about them.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Doliver's accounts
06/06/1786 Letterbook CopyDoliver is told he is accountable for the money paid to his order and must produce receipts of Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Balance due heirs of Colonel Durkee
06/17/1786 Letterbook CopyRefers to a balance due heirs of Colonel Durkee for advances made by him on recruiting services.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Apply to Major Wyllys for money due
06/07/1786 Letterbook CopyMajor Wyllys has drawn pay due to his Corps. Therefore, Coe should apply to him in case any money is due.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Applications of late soldiers of Colonel Lamb's Regiment
06/03/1786 Letterbook CopyRegarding applications of late soldiers of Colonel Lamb's Regiment, asks that Stevens record certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Account of Public Securities Delivered Jonathan Phillips
11/28/1786 Letterbook CopyDiscusses accounts of public securities delivered to Mr. Jonathan Phillips.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
