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Indian Attacks
Arthur Campbell sends to the Governor of Virgina, Patrick Henry, a letter conveying his fears of Indian attacks along the frontier settlements of Virginia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersHints for consideration of the Committee
Announces appointments for Committee made by the Secretary at War Henry Knox, including Samuel Hodgdon and General Lincoln.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Half pay claimed by artificers
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, reports to Congress on the commutation claimed by officers of the corps of artificers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Funding for the officers at West Point
John Pierce informs General Jackson that Congress has appropriated monies for the officers of West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Fraudulent discharges
Suggests that Howell has not entered into the spirit of the inquiry of Bunner. Discusses list of frauds and notes certain men must have obtained discharges as having been Maryland Soldiers for the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Fraudulent claims
John Coony fraudulently obtained his depreciation twice from the auditor. Asks that Captain Lloyd retain certificates so that justice may be rendered to Maryland.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Fraud in certificates
Sends amount issued in certificates. Referring to the fraud, wishes to get at the root of this great evil, but much fears it cannot be accomplished. Asks to continue laudable inquiry.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Fraud committed with respect to depreciation
A report of fraud committed with respect to depreciation based on examination of muster rolls of German Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Forwards Lafayette's Military Proceedings; Requests History of Revolution; Trade Politics with France & England
Sends the "military and patriotic proceedings" of the Marquis de Lafayette. Requests history of Lafayette for Doctor Gordon for inclusion in an upcoming account of the American Revolution. Expresses …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwarding monies
John Pierce sends John White monies and a request to reconcile accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Forwarding certificates
John Pierce forwards signed blank certificates at John White's request.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Forward the registers, as time is short
Mentions the opening of Dunscomb's office. Printers go on rapidly with the registers. Asks that Duncomb forward registers immediately.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Forgery of pay certificates; officer's claim for commutation pay.
Discusses the forgery of pay certificates presented in Howell's office and an officer's claim for commutation pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Examination of pay stoppages
The Commissioner of Army Accounts reports to the Board of Treasury on the stoppages made by the Pay Office in the case of Alexander Fowler. Pierce's findings are in Fowler's favor. Pierce indicates …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Examination of Books of Pay Office
Has examined the Books of the Pay Office; no charges found against Captain Robert Patton. Appears by books of auditors of Army that he settled his accounts for recruiting. Edward Evans of 6th Regiment …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Examination of an Officer's Claim
Letter book of the Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts, Joseph Howell. Discusses the examination of the claim of Captain Pierre Ayott
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Examination of accounts of Invalid Regiment
Regarding accounts of Invalid Regiment, found that Anderson received a certificate of Colonel Nicola. One was for pay, another for clothing. Mentions deficiencies in pay. Requests that Anderson …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Evils Done by the State of Massachusetts to Veterans of the Continental Army
Benjamin Lincoln requests a meeting with General William Jackson so as to rectify the "evils" done by the offices of the state of Massachusetts to the veterans of the Continental Army. Said officers …
Robert Goodloe HarperEstimate of pay due to John Bryant
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate for the amount of balance due the listed officer for services in the Department of Military Stores to …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimate for teams to take supplies to Pittsburgh
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate for three teams wanted to transport military cargo to Pittsburg.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
