Collection
42,880 items

Concerning Various Accounts
10/28/1786 Contemporary Copy of LetterConcerning problems with the accounts of General Gist and Mr. Gale. Pierce was the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General between 1784-1788.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning the Certificate of James Armstrong
11/13/1786 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Nicholson that James Armstrong was a colonel in the North Carolina Line and received the certificate inquired upon by Nicholson from Ebenezer Jackson, commissioner for that state.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning the Board of Treasury
10/06/1786 Draft LetterInforms Dunscomb that the Board of Treasury appears to be in opinion against his claim for pay. Mentions the Congress decreasing the salaries of commissioners.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning the Board of Treasury
08/31/1786 Autograph LetterLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts concerning the Board of Treasury.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning the accounts of John White
04/27/1786 Autograph LetterAcknowledges receipt of letters covering John White's accounts and a settlement estimate. Also discusses White's sending certain papers to Pierce's office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning the account of Doctor Brownson
09/15/1786 Contemporary Copy of LetterThe Commissioner of Army Accounts writes Colonel Benjamin Walker concerning the account of Doctor Brownson.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning service as chaplain
07/25/1786 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts from the Reverend Timothy Dwight, concerning his account as chaplain under the army.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning Judiciary and Counterfeit Certificates
07/25/1786 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses a Major accused of counterfeiting certificates; notes that he will travel to New Hampshire tomorrow morning. Mentions Judge Sullivan, Judge Morris, and chief justices.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning appointments and allowances
09/26/1786 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to Major Story, respecting the appointment of a captain and allowances of further pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning a Visit to Georgia
12/22/1786 Autograph Letter SignedThe Commissioner of Army Accounts writes the Georgian commander of three companies that when he visited Georgia, the state's auditor produced to him the payroll of these companies.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning a Claim for Pay
01/17/1786 Autograph LetterDiscusses Desdevan's claim for pay and certain allowance for his service in the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Companies Ordered to Join Virginia Militia on the Ohio
07/03/1786 Letter SignedCongress' notification to the Governor of Virginia that two United States Army companies have been ordered to join the Virginia militia in operations against the Indians in the Ohio territory
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Commutation due Captain William Hawes
07/27/1786 Document SignedAccount presented against US for commutation due William Hawes, Captain of Artillery Artificers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Committee of Congress
10/06/1786 LetterbookEncloses the report of a committee of Congress respecting the artificers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Comments on Knox's Militia Plan
05/12/1786 LetterRamsay offers his comments on Knox's plan for the organization of the militia which Knox had recently submitted to Congress
Printed Versions 
Colonel Willett's regiment cannot be paid
04/25/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyInforms Colonel Willett that his regiment cannot be paid because a resolution of Congress when the regiment was raised required that New York first fill up its Continental quota, which condition was …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Colonel Livingston's Accounts
05/11/1786 Autograph Draft LetterDiscusses the settlement of the accounts of Colonel James Livingston for recruiting his regiment in the Revolutionary War
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Colonel David Hall account
06/16/1786 Letterbook CopyRegarding Colonel David Hall account; asks for input before forming judgment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Collection from a Speculator
01/26/1786 Recipient's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the collection of money from an individual who apparently had speculated in notes and where he might be found (including a tavern)
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Clothing on Hand in Philadelphia
05/17/1786 DocumentReport of Army clothing in store at Philadelphia
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)- No image
Clothing and Recruits
03/03/1786 Cited letter or documentCITATION Only. Cited in Price to Knox 03/10/1786. Knox may have asked Price for a return of the clothing he had received at West Point and a return of the recruits that had arrived at the post.
Citations 
Cleaning of Arms at West Point
02/28/1786 Letterbook CopyLetter book transcription of a certificate given to James Manon for cleaning 500 stands of arms at West Point
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.- No image
Clay's account
04/24/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses receipts required to settle Clay's account
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) 
Clarification regarding accounts of James Crosby, William Jackson, and Captain Charles McHenry
06/22/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyThe author provides clarification regarding the accounts of James Crosby, William Jackson, and Captain Charles McHenry.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Claims of Major McAllister
10/26/1786 LetterbookLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to Major Archibald McAllister respecting his claims and commission as captain in the Maryland Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
