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Letter from the Secretary at War to John Dickinson, President of Pennsylvania, asking that John Hith, formerly of the Pennsylvania Line, be given proper care
Letter, signed by Henry Knox, asks for care for John Hilt, formerly of the Pennsylvania Line, as an object of great humanity, and since he is in every respect helpless, Knox asks that he be properly …
Misc MSSLetter from the Comptroller
James Milligan sends to John Pierce a letter that transmits word of an undetermned congressional action.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to the Gov. of Rhode Island
Letter, encloses Resolution of Congress; discusses unissued certificates.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Unless Dunscomb complies with Pierce's request to furnish his registers immediately, the Paymaster threatens to put the matter before Congress.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Pierce discusses the time for receiving claims by members of the Virginia Line. Pierce also directs Dunscomb to forward his records to the Paymaster's Office without delay. Pierce expresses his …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, sends to Henry Knox, Secretary at War, a letter requesting further documentation of Colonel Troup's appointment to the Board of Treasury. Pierce is of the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, forwards to Joseph Clay his objections to the settlement Clay recieved from Treasury. Pierce encloses an extract of Clay's account and itemizes the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce writes to Colonel Francis Johnston in an effort to contact the former commnader of the Canadian Regiment, Colonel Moses Hazen. Pierce is attempting to querry Hazen about his onetime …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce asks John Nicholson if he will take charge of the remaining settlements for the German Regiment. Pierce indicates that he will provide a list of names and money to complete this task.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce informs Benjamin Harrison that his papers and voucher have been received and forwarded to Mr. Milligan for settlement.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce requests funding from the Board of Treasury to pay the balance due to Doctor James Reed.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Pierce discusses Congress and the Board of Treasury.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
This letter is a copy of the Commissioners' report on the petition of Captains Wiley and Jordan of the Pennsylvania artillery artificers. Wiley and Jordan are seeking commutation.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce submits a proposal to the Board of Treasury. Due to the low resources of the Treasury, Pierce requests the opinion of the Board on his issuance of certificates for the final adjustment of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce asks Joseph Reid to continue settlements past 1 August.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce forwards to Henry Knox notification of pay procedures he has followed in the absence of direct guidance. Pierce states that he is in the habit of paying only those officers witnessed on …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Pierce discusses accounting issues with an unidentified recipient.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Pierce informs Dunscomb that the Treasury Board has directed that no further copies of paymaster registers be provided to individuals. Pierce also discusses counterfeit certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce request from Andrew Dunscomb an account of his settlements with veterans of the Southern Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce instructs Joseph Reid to conclude his business by 1 August. Pierce also indicates that his finances are low and cannot presently repay money he borrowed from Mr. Artson.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce sends instructions to Andrew Dunscomb regardng the closure of his office. Pierce directs that an advertisement be made of a deadline for submission of local claims. Petitions made after …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce informs G. Artson that, by Congressional Resolution dated 13 April 1785, charging payments made to veterans of the South Carolina line is authorized.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Pierce discusses the impact of the Board of Treasury's decision to issue specie to the Southern Lines.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce writes Francis Tate a letter disclosing the proper channels to be used for settlement.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce sends to Joseph Carleton a letter regarding the commutation of Major Archer.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
