Letterbook
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Fraud committed with respect to depreciation
A report of fraud committed with respect to depreciation based on examination of muster rolls of German Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimate of pay due to John Bryant
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate for the amount of balance due the listed officer for services in the Department of Military Stores to …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimate for teams to take supplies to Pittsburgh
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate for three teams wanted to transport military cargo to Pittsburg.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Account of rent paid for Stores in Philadelphia
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. An account of rents paid by the United States for stores occupied by them in Philadelphia.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Widow applying for pension
The author is verifying the Army service of James Wilson whose widow is applying for government benefits.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Vouchers of Colonel White
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to Col. Walton White regarding his vouchers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Virginia State Officers
Writes Andrew Dunscomb that he is of the opinion that the State of Virginia has not obliged the officers to account for all the old monies received by them by the United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Unable to comply with request
Informs Col. Oswald that it out of Pierce's power to comply with his wishes until given direction by Congress. Mentions a "newspaper controversy" that makes the situation particularly disagreeable.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Treasury and Pay Office Affairs
The author apologizes for having allowed the recipient's letter of November 11 to be temporarily lost in the mass of paper in his office. Regarding the depreciation of the pay of officers who were …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Sum of funds in the office
Reports the sum amount in his possession to the Board of Treasury, totaling over half a million dollars. Pierce divides the sum up between continental dollars and paper money from Virginia, South …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Specie due the officers of the Virginia Line
Writes the Secretary at War concerning specie due to the officers of the Virginia Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Specie due the officers of the Virginia Line
Letter to the Board of Treasury concerning specie due the officers of the Virginia Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement made by Andrew Dunscomb
The Commissioner of Army Accounts discusses the settlement made between Andrew Dunscomb and the recipient of the letter, Major Nathaniel Pendleton.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Return of Mr. Phelon
The Commissioner of Army Accounts discusses the return of John Phelon, former confidential clerk, from Canada. Phelon was suspected of stealing certificate paper for counterfeiting, but his return now …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Return of Monies paid to Virginia Officers
Return of Monies paid to the Officers of the Virginia Line
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Return of Monies due the Officers of the Virginia Line
Return of monies due the Officers of the Virginia Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Respecting claim for pay
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to John Habersham respecting the pay of the three companies of Habersham's Line, claimed by John Morrill.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Resignation of Major Gibbons
The Commissioner of Army Accounts has applied to Generals St. Clair and Irvine respecting Major Gibbon's resignation.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request that certificate be mailed
The author had received a Certificate related to his indebtedness to the United States but, after delivering it to John Pierce, was unable to obtain it from the recipient because he had to march …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for Receipt
Acting on behalf of the Commissioner of Accounts, Henry Knox sends a certificate to Joseph Snelling. Knox provides instructions for a return receipt.
Misc. Collection 422, Collection 166Request for Permission to Provide Troops With Clothing from Stores, & Report on Latest Desertions
Asks for permission to issue needed clothing to the troops out of the old clothing stores; reports on latest desertions by Connecticut and New York troops.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Report to Congress on Lezeur and Watkins
Report to Congress on John Lezeur and Captain Nathan Watkins
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Report on Recent Desertions & Morale Problems Due to Lack of Payment At West Point
Reports on the recent desertion of a corporal and three privates, 2 each from Connecticut and New York, giving details of each case. States that he has few men, and they are discontented for lack of …
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Report on Recent Desertion to Connecticut
Informs Knox of a recent desertion incident, and that a party has been sent to Connecticut in pursuit.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Report on Latest Desertions, Promise to Advertise for Deserters, & West Point Garrison's Need for Shoes & Clothing
Reports on two recent desertions, guessing at their destination and promising to advertise for them in New York and New Jersey. Requests that shoes and other clothing be sent for the West Point …
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.
