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Presentation of Sword for Service
Notified Barton that Congress authorized the presentation of a sword to Barton as a token of gratitude for his service. Barton took the British General Richard Prescott and his aide-de-camp prisoners …
General CollectionPossibility of Indian War, Promotions, and Goods in Shipment
Mentions high probability of an Indian War; discusses promotion for a mutual acquaintance, Wyllis, and some of Wadsworth's goods which are in shipment.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersPiracy of the Barbary States, Etc.
Jefferson discusses Greene's inquiries regarding the sale of a ship and his arrangements for selling live oaks to European governments. Jefferson also discusses the piracy of the North-African Barbary …
Thomas Jefferson PapersPetition to Congress
Petition of Jonathan Morris to Congress concerning the case of his father's service in the army in the Revolutionary War
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Petition of John Stevens
Report, delivered to the Secretary of Congress, on the petition of John Stevens, referred to the Commissioner for settling the accounts of the late army. Stevens was appointed Captain in the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Petition of John Leseur
The Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the petition of John Leseur, which Pierce forwards to the Secretary of Congress. The complaint seems to be related to the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Petition of James Gregg
The Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the petition of James Gregg, late captain in the New York Line. Discusses securities of the United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Petition of James Gregg
The Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the Petition of James Gregg, late captain.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Petition of George Thompson
The Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the petition of George Thompson.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Petition of Duncan Campbell
The Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the Petition of Duncan Campbell, which Pierce forwards to the Secretary of Congress.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Petition of Daniel Pendleton
The Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the Petition of Daniel Pendleton, late captain of artificers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Petition of Andrew Pepin
Report to Congress on the petition of Andrew Pepin for additional pay and allowances for his services in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Petition of Absalom Baird, surgeon
The Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the petition of Absalom Baird, who served as a surgeon in Baldwin's Corps of Artificers, requesting commutation in lieu of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Petition Denial
Discusses the reasons for a recommended denial of the petition of Giles Wolcott for a refund of money lost on the retreat from Fort Ticonderoga in the Revolutionary War
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Personal Letter
Friendly letter between Bushrod Washington and Samuel Hodgdon on personal affairs. Washington complains that Hodgdon has not written in ages.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pension of the Invalids
Letter to the auditors appointed to settle the pensions of the Invalids of the United States. Pierce is writing in light of Congress placing the whole of the Invalids entitled to a pension on the same …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pension Amounts of Invalids from West Point
Act of Congress entitles Invalids to pensions. Amount owed those from West Point listed in enclosed document.
Executive PapersPay Settlements with Virginia Continental Regiments
Howell's answer to Smith's inquiry regarding the settlement of his "three months pay." Discusses the settlement with the "Virginia Line" - the Virginia regiments from the Revolutionary War
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay Settlement with Virginia Continental Regiments
Discusses the settlement of the claims of officers of the Virginia Line from the last two years of the Revolutionary War
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pay settlement
Request for Hall to come to the Board of Treasury to provide an account of a transaction necessary for the settlement of his pay as agent of the Invalid Corps during the Revolutionary War.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay Office Business
Pierce discusses Pay Office business with Andrew Dunscomb, agent for the pay of the Virginia Continental Regiments
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pay of Three Georgian Companies
Concerning the pay of three Georgian companies commanded by John Habersham.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
