Letterbook
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Account of subsistence
09/20/1786 LetterbookEncloses the account of subsistence due to John Gassaway's brother. Mentions the "total want of Cash in the Continental funds."
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Account of Public Securities
11/28/1786 LetterbookInforms Wolcott that his request for the accounts of the State of Connecticut will be attended to. Encloses an original receipt given by Jonathan Phillips and John Thomas for over 10,000 dollars of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Account of Mr. Lloyd
10/06/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner of Army Accounts writes that Mr. Lloyd has settled his accounts but returned no certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Account of Mr. Henderson
09/20/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner of Army accounts resubmits the account of Mr. Henderson to Col. Henry Lee.
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Account of Mr. Blair
12/22/1786 LetterbookLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey regarding the account of an agent of the Jersey Line, Mr. Blair.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Account of Major General Lord Stirling
08/25/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the account of Major General Lord Stirling, which Pierce forwards to the recipient.
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Account of Lieutenant Hanson
10/30/1786 LetterbookDiscusses the settlement of the account of Lieutenant William Hanson.
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Account of John Paul Schott
08/26/1786 LetterbookEncloses to the Board of Treasury the account statement of John Paul Schott as settled in the office.
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Account of General Gist
10/28/1786 LetterbookLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts regarding the account of General Gist.
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Account of Colonel Wood
09/18/1786 LetterbookEncloses a return of the monies charged to Col. Joseph Wood.
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Account of Colonel Wood
08/25/1786 LetterbookAsks John Nicholson not to grant any monies to Joseph Wood, late colonel for the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment, in light of the charges against him in the books of the Office of Army Accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Account of Colonel Shrieve
10/03/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner of Army Accounts writes Mr. Sims on the account of Colonel Shrieve, which Pierce has found some objections with.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Account of Colonel Brewer
08/30/1786 LetterbookInforms Col. Samuel Brewer that his letter respecting his accounts has been received by the Office of Army Accounts. Pierce has entered Brewer's name into the books to prevent him being foreclosed. …
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Account of Captain Stith
09/14/1786 LetterbookWrites that the accounts of Capt. Stith for settlement cannot in the present situation be admitted, as they are entirely unsupported by vouchers.
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Account of Captain McLane
09/09/1786 LetterbookLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to Col. Henry Lee, concerning alleged abuses in the account of Capt. Allen McLane
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Account of Benjamin Darrell
11/13/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner of Army Accounts briefly discusses the account of Benjamin Darrell.
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William Scott makes claim to John Pierce
10/19/1787 LetterbookWilliam Scott requests a certificate from John Pierce.
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William McConnell discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
10/20/1787 LetterbookWilliam McConnell confirms receipt of certificates sent by Joseph Howell.
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William Alexander and Thomas Commander Russell
08/02/1787 LetterbookLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to the Board of Treasury regarding the accounts of Thomas Commander Russell and William Alexander
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William Alexander and Thomas Commander Russell
06/03/1787 LetterbookThe Commissioner of Army Accounts discusses the case involving Mr. Neufville, Thomas Commander Russell, and William Alexander.
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William Alexander and Thomas Commander Russell
05/24/1787 LetterbookWrites Colonel William Taylor for more information relating to William Alexander and Thomas Commander Russell, both of whom are in possession of sums of public monies. Alexander was quartermaster in …
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Warrants to be received
05/14/1787 LetterbookInforms Joseph Howell that he will receive the warrants drawn in favor of Captain John Watts.
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Various accounting matters
08/02/1787 LetterbookInforms Neufville that Robert James of Charleston recently ran into him with several thousand dollars that Pierce was for. Also tells Neufville that he will be departing for New York soon, and to send …
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Treasurer of New Jersey writes to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
10/04/1787 LetterbookJames Mott notifies John Pierce of errors found in the return of the officers and soldiers of the Jersey Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
