Pay of Connecticut Soldiers

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Explains that the Connecticut men who enlisted for 8 months in 1782 were considered by the state government to be militia in the service of the United States and were paid by the state accordingly. Notes that these men are also on Pierce's accounts for pay from the United States and requests a proposal for a remedy of the situation. Requests a list of their names, regiments, and time in service from Pierce's muster rolls to compare with Connecticut records.

Date

12/11/1783

Recipient

Document number

1783121170001

Page start

1

Notable persons

John Pierce
Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
Eleazer Wales
commissioner
short levies
the Army
the Line
militia
the Public
men
8 months men

Notable locations

Office of Army Accounts, Philadelphia
Camp
Connecticut

Notable items

information
short levies
Army
accounts
certificate
pay
war
militia
United States
Act of Assembly
settlement
state securities
method
misunderstanding
list
rolls
regiments
time
service