Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Document 1784Pierce informs White that the States have each pursued their own measures in seeking financial settlements with members of their respective Lines. This circumstance, Pierce states, will likely result in a financial hardship for the United States. Pierce hopes this matter will soon be addressed by Congress but, in the meanwhile, Pierce urges White to be careful at establishing precedent with less than reliable state records.
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Letterbook
Description
Pierce informs White that the States have each pursued their own measures in seeking financial settlements with members of their respective Lines. This circumstance, Pierce states, will likely result in a financial hardship for the United States. Pierce hopes this matter will soon be addressed by Congress but, in the meanwhile, Pierce urges White to be careful at establishing precedent with less than reliable state records.
Date
09/10/1784
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1784091037101
Page start
1
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Notable persons
John White
John Pierce
Congress
the Maryland Line
Regiments
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Maryland
Notable items
financial settlement
lines
records'