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Report on Operations at West Point, & Precarious Medical Situation There
Discusses clothing, the temporary loss of a Connecticut sergeant who was recalled to that state to help with recruiting, and the sending of wagon covers. Informs Knox that he has summoned all …
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Renting the Public Buildings at Carlisle
General Irvine agrees to rent public buildings according to the conditions proposed by the Commissioner of Military Stores with the understanding that he can purchase them at a later date if the …
William Irvine PapersRenting Public Buildings at Carlisle
Hodgdon explains his proposal for the leasing of public buildings to General Irvine.
William Irvine PapersRemaining List of Officers Charged
Notification that the letter enclosed a copy of the remaining list of officers found on the books of the Paymaster General's Office. The previous incomplete list was transmitted by White in care of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Relief for Veterans
Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, forwards notification of an act of Congress to Patrick Henry, Governor of Virginia. This Congressional resolution provides for the relief of disabled veterans …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRejecting the claims of Colonel James Easton
The Commissioner of Army Accounts rejects the claim for pay made by Colonel James Easton.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)registers; accounts; certificates of final settlements;
Called on Captain Bunner with the discharge of Charles Kees. Kees commanded the German Regiment discharged at Wyoming Pennsylvania. Most of their times expired in 1779 while General Sullivan was on …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Registers for certificates to sundries of New Jersey Line
Encloses copy of registers. Believes that those noted as "transferred to Jersey Brigade" were of the Line of New Jersey as Colonel Spencer's Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding whether presence with Commissioners of Treasury is necessary
Encloses Mr. White's letter that it may be answered. Has been scarcely out of his chamber, having had to tend to affairs of father's estate. Asks to find out from Commissioners of Treasury if presence …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding whether presence is required in New York
Pierce informs that he plans to consult with Board of Treasury the beginning of January. Does not remember where Paulint's papers were left. If presence is necessary, will change plans and set off …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding unsettled accounts
Captain Paulent has frequently called about Pierce's absence for an account left at West Point. Has searched among the unsettled accounts, and in papers of General Hazen left at Treasury, but cannot …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the Wetmore memorial
John Pierce forwards his opinion to Congress regarding the allowances under consideration for Mr. Wetmore's memorial.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding the veracity of certificates
Discusses certificates and whether they are true and genuine. Cannot ascertain. Asks if the sum was accurate; if not asks who the author the alteration might be.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the treachery of Joseph Jones, Second New York Regiment
Regarding the treachery of Joseph Jones, Second New York Regiment, he is a villain, having bargained away his wages and clothing, and imposed upon his acquaintances. Apologizes and asks that Howell …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the settling of accounts of officers who were prisoners
Regarding the settling of accounts of officers who were prisoners: discusses a principle of allowing depreciation of pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the receipt of certificates; changing names of states; lottery tickets
Discussion on the receipt of certificates. Mr. Pierce to arrive soon. Would be best to erase the word Pennsylvania and insert that of Maryland. Mr. Betts not yet gone to Maryland. Lottery ticket came …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the pay of Joseph Jones, 2nd New York Regiment
Connolly opens by noting that the unfortunate has always claimed his attention. Regarding the pay of Joseph Jones, 2nd New York Regiment, he is sick and unable to travel to New York. As Agent for New …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the making up of depreciation
Encloses copy of order drawn by General Patterson or Colonel Trumbull in favor of Captain Ebenezer Sullivan's company. The company refused to receive the money unless the depreciation was made up
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding settlement of pay and depreciation; request for assistance
Mentions that there were stoppages in pay made. Says that Howell had settled with him at New Windsor and knows what loss Doyle sustained in taking Congress' money. Asks if Howell can do anything in …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding settlement of accounts, subsistence, pay and balances; General Weedon's claims
Discusses settlement of accounts, subsistence, pay and balances due. Notes that General Weedon has no claim or right to pay or rations.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding settlement of accounts of Captain Andrew Walker
Discusses why he cannot comply with request in granting a certificate. Asks that Walker travel to New York to settle the matter.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding settlement of accounts
Discusses Colonel Richardson's pay in 1776. Major Lloyd has not yet settled account. There was no Captain Hughes listed in the regiment. Mentions that the printers are entering a complaint; they are …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
