Administrative Matters
Document 1785John Pierce sends to John White a letter praising the close scrutiny of accounts. However, Pierce adds that White not let his meticulous accounting practices delay the payments to the line. Pierce says he wants the money off his hands.
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[To Jno: White]
[Septr 22. 1785]
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Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's Files
Description
John Pierce sends to John White a letter praising the close scrutiny of accounts. However, Pierce adds that White not let his meticulous accounting practices delay the payments to the line. Pierce says he wants the money off his hands.
Date
09/22/1785
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Document number
1785092237001
Page start
1
Notable persons
John White
John Pierce
General Green
Captain Prall
Captain John Hawkins
Captain Lynch
Mr. Howell
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
material loss
irregular payments
pay
subsistence
accounts
recruiting
accounting
alphabetical lists