Recipient's Letterbook Copy
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Money due to heirs
The author had written earlier concerning the amounts due his brother in law's heirs in payment for his service in the Army and Navy. He has yet to hear from the recipient and requests the favor of a …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Lost papers and difficulties settling account
Because the author has lost his papers due to several incidents during the war that were beyond his control, he is having difficulty settling his account. Based on memory, he lists the arrangements he …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)How to proceed without account
The author has procured a number of recruits for the State Regiment and can procure a Certificate from Colonel Farmer to that effect. Since he has lost his account he asks the recipient as to how he …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Finley's final settlement with Army
The author believes he was wrongfully deprived of Three Hundred dollars in his final settlement with the Army and has the receipt to prove it. Also enclosed is the amount owed Andrew Finley which, it …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimate of Pay Certificates Issued
The recipient is asked to furnish an estimate of all the Certificates issued to settle Army accounts up to December 31, 1785. The Board of Treasury needs this information to meet the requirement to …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estate of Patrick Flanagan
The author is writing on behalf of the estate of his late Step Brother, Patrick Flanagan, who died in the war. The author's responsibilities at his farm prevent him from coming to New York himself so …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Collection from a Speculator
Discusses the collection of money from an individual who apparently had speculated in notes and where he might be found (including a tavern)
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Chronology of Service
The author is writing on behalf of his brotherin-law John Rea(?) and provides a chronology of Rea's service in the Continental Army as the basis for assessing the amounts due his heirs. The maritime …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certification of the service of William Jackson and James Crosby
The author requests that the rolls be examined to verify certification of the service of William Jackson and James Crosby(?). Both men's widows are applying for depreciations.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificates for a Soldier
The author requests that the appropriate Certificates be sent to a young man who was an exemplary soldier when assigned to his Company.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificates Due for Army Service
The author feels confident that he is still due payment for his service as an Officer in the service of his country. He asks that the bearer of this letter be given any Certificates that the recipient …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificate for James Armstrong
The author has a Certificate for $1500 in the name of James Armstrong. He was in Lees Legion and lives in Carolina. He asks the recipient to confirm that Armstrong is due this amount.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Back Pay for Clothing
The author has been charged three months back pay for clothing that was drawn by his regiment in 1776. He is certain that every article of clothing was accounted for although the haste with which the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Accounts of William Butler prepared for settlement
The author say his accounts are prepared for settlement but would prefer to settle with General St. Clair since the general was the source of his funds.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Accounting Matters in the Pay Office
Discusses various accounts in the Pay Office.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Account of George Bush brother
All the information about the author's brother's account that his brother can recall is enclosed. It is hoped that this will be sufficient to close his account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of Major Erkuries Beatty account
Beatty has sent copies of receipts for payments to Colonel Harmer's Regiment so that his account can be settled promptly.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for settlement of accounts
Robb asks Howell to settle his accounts and transmit the appropriate Certificates to him.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for response on Colonel Harmer's account
Beatty had written an earlier letter to Howell asking for a prompt response on Colonel Harmer's account and has yet to receive a reply.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Receipts for money owed
Parker assures Howell that he has the receipts for the money that he is supposed to owe the United States and will send them to Howell with the expectation that he will then be given the certificate …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Issues regarding assorted accounts
Dunscomb informs Howell of the issues regarding many of the assorted accounts which he is currently attempting to resolve.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Robb claim
Power informs Howell of the claim of Captain Robb to a year's pay and depreciation and requests Howell to transmit any information that may be helpful in settling Robb's account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Bayard's back pay
Bayard requests assistance in obtaining his back pay which, except for a small sum owed the Comptroller's office, is justly due him.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Rejection of appointment for Jacob Slough
Knox rejects Hand's recommendation of Jacob Slough for appointment as an officer in the army.
Papers of Major General Edward HandWayne Appointed Major General
Knox notifies Wayne of his appointment as a Major General and as commanding officer of U.S. forces. He is to respond as to whether or not he accepts this appointment.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
