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Certificate of George Armstrong
Archibald Armstrong sends to Colonel Paine a letter requesting a certificate for his son's military service.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Case of Lieutenant Trueman and other pay related issues
Mentions case of Lieutenant Trueman. Board of Treasury is not at present in a situation to pay the Southern Army for arrears. Notes that officers may receive certificates in lieu of money. Mentions …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Case of John Carroll of Moylan's Regiment of Cavalry
Refers to Howell's indisposition and wishes him well. Laments the distance and the difficulty it causes in the late accounts. Asks for information from the musters on the case of John Carroll of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Stout, Mr. Milligan, receipts, request for house to rent
Captain Stout going to Mr. Milligan's department. Discusses receipts for pay of department. Mentions travel plans of Mr. Pierce; removal of office. Asks for a house; cannot afford a heavy rent. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Olivie's charges and other settlement matters
Discusses charges of Captain Olivie; advises caution without proper vouchers. Letter to sister was presented by Mr. Moore. Encloses letter from Mr. White of a private nature. Has written Mr. Dunscomb …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Gifford's application for arrearages
Captain Gifford made application to have all arrearages of his pay granted, but he was found to have been a deserter. Therefore, he is not entitled to any settlement.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Bringing Capt. Hamtramck's Company to Full Strength
Henry Knox, Secretary at War, directs Major North, Inspector of the Troops in Service, to utilize the Connecticutt quota to bring Captain Hamtramck's Company to full strength prior to movement. Major …
George N. Meissner AutographsBoard of Treasury's findings on petitions for compensation
Walter Livingston and Arthur Lee, as members of the Board of Treasury, notify John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, that they find the petitions for compensation from Lewis Nicholas and Richard …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Benjamin Harrison sends John Pierce his request for settlement
Benjamin Harrison requests that John Pierce settle his accounts. Harrison expresses his gratitude and provides points of contact to facilitate this matter.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Beneficial Effects of the Plaster of Paris, Etc.
Lincoln repeatedly thanks Pickering for concern and attention given to him in letters of December 25th and 30th. The illegibility of the majority of the document makes it difficult to decipher much …
Robert Goodloe HarperAuthor informs recipient of certificates to be issued
Has issued certificates agreeable to accompanying General; have obtained a number of certificates, agreeable to list from Captain Heard.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Attendance required, Mr. Pinckney, whether to consult Treasury
Asks whether attendance is required within the next few weeks and whether Howell thinks necessary to consult the Treasury. Mr. Pinckney of South Carolina desired of Pierce something of the same …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Assisting claimants with lost records
The Commissioner of Army Accounts notifies Messrs Denning and Walley that, in lieu of their lost records, he has extracted information from his books that will assist in determining what settlement …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Army Accounts
Joseph Carleton informs John Pierce of troops discharged from service and asks that pay be adjusted accordingly.
Letters Received by the Paymaster General, Jun 17, 1778-Jul 6, 1785. (RG217)Army Accounts
Joseph Carleton sends to John Pierce his interpretation of Congressional resolutions that entitle Captain Archer to commutation.
Letters Received by the Paymaster General, Jun 17, 1778-Jul 6, 1785. (RG217)Army Accounts
Joseph Carleton sends to Philip Audibert a request to verify the subsistence payment made to Michael Hilleson.
Letters Received by the Paymaster General, Jun 17, 1778-Jul 6, 1785. (RG217)Army Accounts
Joeseph Carleton sends to John Pierce a letter discussing commutation for Major Archer.
Letters Received by the Paymaster General, Jun 17, 1778-Jul 6, 1785. (RG217)Appointment of New York Auditor for certificates
Governor George Clinton of New York informs Peter Curtenius, Auditor of New York, that he will be responsible for handling business from John Pierce concerning certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Appointment & Duties of a Quartermaster for Hamtramck's March to the Ohio
Joseph Carleton, War Office, directs Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Fish, Commander of New York troops, to appoint an officer who will accompany Captain Hamtramck's march, fulfill the duties of a …
Jonathan Cass PapersAppointment
Text illegible for the most part. Mentioned appointment, sending messages,
Arthur Lee PapersApplication for commutation
John Sullivan, an officer involved in a revolt of Pennsylvania troops, has applied for commutation after having fled the country. Due to these unique circumstances, John Pierce, Commissioner of Army …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Affidavit respecting the discharge of Charles Rees
Sends affidavit taken by Howell and Mr. Phelan respecting the discharge of Charles Rees.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
