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Insufficient documentation to secure claims
The documentation received is sufficient to secure the recipient's claims. It is understood that poor health prevents the recipient from coming to New York to settle this matter so it can be postponed …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Instructions for Vouchers & Certificates; Requests Final Settlement and Accounts for Pay Table
The assembly of Pennsylvania has ordered regimental agents to resolve their accounts with the Committee of Pay Table for the final settlement certificates. Wolcott informs Pierce that he will require …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions for Governor Samuel Huntington
Instructions enclosed, troop rendez-vous discussed.
J. G. W. E. Kestner Autograph CollectionInstructions and Rules for Inlisting Men in Virginia, Secretary at War
Instructions from the Secretary at War to the senior officer of the troops to be raised by act of Congress in Virginia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersInquiry regarding Jacob Lyons
As to the inquiry regarding Jacob Lyons, the author finds that he is returned to the quota of Maryland so the Certificate for his pay has been sent to the Executive of that State to whom the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Information on Willett's Corps
Requests information from Willett about the service, composition, and strength of his Corps during the Revolutionary War
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Indian Treaties Signed
Letter to the President of New Hampshire covering copies of treaties signed by the commissioners of Congress with the Shawnee, Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Indians.
Executive Papers of Langdon IndianIndian treaties signed
Letter to the Governor of Virginia covering copies of treaties signed by the commissioners of Congress with the Shawnee, Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Indians.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersIncreasing the Size of the Army
Letter, encloses act that increases size of army to 2040 noncommissioned officers and privates.
George Clinton Papers A0142Illegible Letter
Illegible text of a short note from Pierce to Doctor John Cochran.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)How to proceed without account
The author has procured a number of recruits for the State Regiment and can procure a Certificate from Colonel Farmer to that effect. Since he has lost his account he asks the recipient as to how he …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Hats for the troops
Ferguson's report on the hats made for the troops being raised for service on the frontier. They are too small and of deficient quality.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)German regiment and vouchers
Letter from the Office of Army Accounts regarding Peter Boyer and the German Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)General's account and Jackson's reimbursement
Discusses the settlement of a general's account and Jackson's reimbursement for expenses
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)General Officers drawing provisions
Discusses the General Officers drawing provisions from the Commissaries of Issues.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)General Lee's Accounts
Encloses a statement of General Henry Lee's accounts to the Board of Treasury.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)General correspondence
Doctor Savage writes Doctor Parker on various matters, including service.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Funds for the Pay of Harmar's Regiment
Pierce sends by Samuel Hodgdon funds for the pay of Colonel Harmar's regiment.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Funds for Employment of Spies and Interpreters
Applies to Congress for funds for Lieutenant Colonel Harmar, commanding in the Western Territory, to hire "agents" to learn the intentions of Indian Chiefs and British Officers at the Western Posts …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersFrustration with Board of Treasury
The "imbecillity" of the Treasury prevented the payment of the warrant made out in North's favor. Applauded North for his service to the public.
Henry Knox PapersForwarding of Various West Point Bills & Reports; Discharging of Carpenters in Favor of Soldier Craftsman
Reports forwarding of ordnance & stores returns, a pay abstract and an account of one man's taking care of a captain [probably a physician's bill]. Mentions that he has discharged the hired …
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.Forwarding a Pay Certificate
The author encloses a Certificate for four hundred dollars to be forwarded to Captain John Doyle. Acknowledgment of receipt is requested.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
