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Regarding Federalist Popularity in Each State
Knox notes receiving the receipt he last requested from Wadsworth. Regrets possible unreliability of Board of Treasury's warrants for the pay of Connecticut troops. Refers to new information from …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding erroneous certificates
Certificates for pay of privates of Second Pennsylvania Regiment delivered to Messrs. Bowen and Beatty have been erroneous.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Colonel Stewart's pay
Encloses certificate and receipt for Colonel W. Stewart's pay
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding claim of John Henry Ebert
Regarding claim of John Henry Ebert, it appears that he is the same person as Henry Abert and is the person entitled to the land.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Captain Peter Withington of 12th Pennsylvania Regiment
Asks for examination of rolls of 12th Pennsylvania Regiment and inform whether Captain Peter Withington is mustered dead or discontinued on the rolls.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Army Accounts
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses deposit of Mr. Pierce's money in the bank and muster rolls …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding accounts, Mr. White's family, and forgery
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses accounts, Mr. White's family, and a forged certificate.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding a pension for Edward Whelan
Whelan could not expect a pension were he to apply. The Act of Congress requires residence in the state from which it is drawn.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding a pension for Edward Whelan
Regarding a pension for Edward Whelan. He was a Sergeant in Colonel John Patton's Regiment and is afflicted with sickness. He is recommended for compensation for his loss of health during service for …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Recruiting and Pay
Recruiting prospects, large company books forwarded. Knox does not approve of soldiers selling their pay arrears. Lists all the supplies and money they currently receive as substantial benefits.
Gratz Collection: Generals of the RevolutionRecommendation for Mr. John Wright for employment
Recommends John Wright for position as accountant.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Receipt of warrant
Mentions that he thought he had acknowledged receipt of warrant. Says he wrote Mr. Pierce on subject; is surprised it has not come to hand.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Receipt for American Magazine subscription
Receipt for Hodgdon's subscription to the American Magazine, costing him two shillings.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Questionable Propriety of Captain Town's Claim
Pierce reluctantly agrees to pay Captain Town's claim but only because it is allowed by the Resolve of November 2nd, 1785. Otherwise, he doubts the propriety of a claim that should have been made at …
Presidents Papers, John Sullivan, 1787-May, 1788Proposed collection of official papers
Webster proposes a printed edition of a collection of official papers, which he claims Philadelphia gentlemen desire. Requests that communications be made with Francis Childs, the printer.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Promotion of Captain Cushing
This letter certifies that Lieutenant Thomas H. Cushing was promoted by the State of Massachusetts to the rank of Captain Lieutenant in the First Regiment of the Massachusetts line of the Continental …
Wayne ManuscriptsProceedings of the Massachusetts Convention to Consider the New Constitution
Lincoln reports on the proceedings of the Massachusetts convention that is charged with adopting or rejecting the new Constitution. Though several of the Shays insurgents are delegates, Lincoln is …
Robert Goodloe HarperPreparation for Indian Treaty; Reports Indian Trading Efforts
Expresses frustration that Tardiveau has not delivered the letter. Describes his travels and explains Nicholson's intelligence about how the Indians will approach the treaty with the intent to …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
