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Regarding Contract for Powder Casks
William Price, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores, informs Henry Knox, Secretary at War, of the conditions for payment pertaining to the contracted requisition of powder casks.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Regarding commutation
Captain Hawes sends Samuel Hodgdon a letter stating that any questions about his commutation should be referred to General Knox.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Commissioners negotiating treaty with Western Indians
References commissioners for negotiating treaties with the Western Indians and a company of infantry, presumably for security.
Arthur Lee PapersRegarding claims of General Officers of Virginia Line
Applied to Mr. Charleton for information on the General Officers of Virginia line. Discusses General Weedon's claims, the matter of his captivity, and death of General Woodford, who preceded Weedon.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding certificates, charges and pay
Mentions that the certificates of Colonel Pickering are not canceled in his office. A discussion on the matter of certificates. Notes that Mr. Denning has exhibited a charge against Hand for clothing …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding certificates of final settlements
Certificates of final settlements were issued by John Pierce, commissioner for settling accounts of late army of United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding certificates made in the name of the commonwealth
If Nicola wishes have certificate made in the Commonwealth, get Mr. Nicholson to corroborate what Howell has expressed.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding certificates issued to Captain Jonathan Dayton of the Jersey Line
Certificates issued to Captain Jonathan Dayton of the Jersey Line were not included in the returns.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding certificates and estimates, Pennsylvania Line
Encloses estimate of certificates issued by J. Pierce, paymaster general, and James Milligan, comptroller. Mentions that the estimate for General Hazen's Regiment and those that follow, is not as …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding certificate to Mr. Steele
Mentions having presented enclosed certificate to Mr. Steele who says it cannot settle. Passes this to Howell or Pierce. Asks that it be changed for one of the certificates of a like sum. The bearer, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Captain Elholm's claims
Howell disputes Elholm's claim as a Lieutenant, stating that the musters in Count Pulakie's Legion show him to be a Cornet. Elhorn had been a prisoner.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding agents and the allowance given to Major Bowen and Captain Beatty
At Mr. Hamilton's request, asks if anything is done in Congress for the agents and the allowance given to Major Bowen and Captain Beatty.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding accounts; forged certificates and counterfeiting
Discusses musters of German Regiment. Struggles to keep up with work. Mentions the problem of forged certificates presented and counterfeiting.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding accounts and specie paid to prisoners in 1781
Refers to letter from Mr. Pierce which says not to expect the accounts very soon. Howell remarks that on examining the charges against this Line extracted from the Pay Office Books, finds that the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Account Settlement
William Price notifies Samuel Hodgdon that he intends on traveling to New York in October to settle his accounts in person. Price also requests a certificate from Hodgdon.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Regarding account and whether necessary to travel to New York to settle
Has seen Resolution of Congress published in papers whereby Williams believes he can get his account settled. Asks if he must go to New York, of if he sends the account it might be settled. Has a …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding certificates White issued for debts due United States
Post leaves momentarily; will provide a full answer next week. Meantime, Maryland has taken no notice of certificates White issued for debts due United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Reconciliation of Accounting Discrepancy
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, directs Robert Dill, paymaster of General Hazen's Regiment, to submit vouchers that can account for designated payments or to promptly return the money in …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Recommendations of Cook & Grant
Henry Knox, Secretary at War, writes to Richard Henry Lee, President of Congress with his recommendations regarding Captains Jesse Cook and Jesse Grant of the Connecticut Line.
Continental Congress BroadsidesReceipts for salaries and the moving of papers
Encloses receipts of gentlemen in office for salaries. Discusses moving of papers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Receipt of the books of Captain Bird
Received the books of Captain Bird. Money is ready for Howell; order must be drawn by Mr. John Pierce, pay master general.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
