Collection
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Regarding Heavy Cannon & Defenses of Rhode Island
11/13/1787 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, asks for compensation for heavy cannon; discusses defense of Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Regarding Examination of Military Stores in Rhode Island
08/12/1787 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, discusses examination of military stores.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Regarding Examination of Military Stores in Rhode Island
06/15/1787 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, Regarding Examination of Military Stores in Rhode Island
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Regarding Doctor Bronson's attendance at trial on passing of altered certificate
05/21/1787 Letterbook CopyEncloses continuation of registers to the loan officer of Virginia. Has written to Doctor Bronson. Fears that Bronson will not be able to attend trial. Cannot make use of his leg, which has been set …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding discrepancy in account balance
08/17/1787 Letterbook CopyBelieved he had a balance in his favor, but by Howell's statement, this is not the case. Goes on the state his case.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding Cunningham's claims for pay
04/28/1787 Letterbook CopyEncloses original receipts. Has taken note of in Mr. Cunningham's letter. Hopes that Howell will adjust Colonel Cunningham's claims for pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding Cost of Public Storage
04/14/1787 Letter SignedLetter, discusses cost of public storage.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Regarding Captain Moses White's request
08/08/1787 Letterbook CopyMr. Pierce is in Virginia. Is expected in September. Not in Howell's power to comply with request, but Pierce says monies should stand charged against White until certificates are produced and payment …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding Barn's lamentations for suffering for the guilty conterfeiters
08/08/1787 Letterbook CopyRefers to Mr. Pierce's absence in Virginia; forwards Barn's letter. Expresses commiseration with Barns that he should suffer for the guilty but most heartily wishes that latter might be found and made …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding attendance of Doctor Bronson at trial for altered certificates
06/20/1787 LetterbookEncloses a few lines from Doctor Bronson which Swan is to read, seal and deliver. Asks that Swan urge the necessity of Bronson being at the [trial]. Hopes he can be there as Howell says he know …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding accounts of General John Stark, father of Caleb Stark
05/15/1787 Letterbook CopyCannot comply with Stark's request, since there is an error in the settlement of his father, General John Stark's accounts of the sum of $732. Asks that Stark come to the office, which he notes will …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding Doctor Bond's claims
05/18/1787 Letterbook CopyMuch engaged in States' business; has not attended to Doctor Bond's claims sufficiently to form an opinion, but goes on to state that his pay ought to be extended.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Regading examination of claims of Connecticut settlers in Luzerne County Pennsylvania
08/13/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentCouncil appointed William Montgomery esquire, to examine claims of Connecticut settlers.
Printed Versions 
Reference for Payson for Employment
02/22/1787 Autograph Letter SignedKnox sends a letter by Payson, who is in need of employment. Knox recommends him for a position in the quartermaster or commissary departments, under Lincoln's patronage.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.
Recommendation of Mr. Coudray
11/24/1787 ExtractIf there is a vacancy in the Connecticut quota, General Harmar recommends Mr. Coudray who has been a volunteer in the regiment for a considerable time and has conducted himself with propriety.
US Records Collection
Recommendation of Captain William Morris
05/10/1787 Autograph Letter SignedCaptain Wiliam Morris has been appointed by the State of Virginia to command the force destined for the western frontier. Sullivan attests to Morris's fidelity, courage, good conduct and knowledge of …
Sullivan Photocopies ACC 1928-1(v)
Receipts for money owed
02/22/1787 Recipient's Letterbook CopyParker assures Howell that he has the receipts for the money that he is supposed to owe the United States and will send them to Howell with the expectation that he will then be given the certificate …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Receipts and Wallace's Affairs
08/13/1787 LetterbookEncloses Ensign's receipt for money, asks for a receipt. Encloses Wallace's affairs, to be delivered to Captain Mercer or a commanding officer.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Receipt transmitted to Nathaniel Pendleton
09/12/1787 LetterbookInforms Joseph Clay that he has transmitted to Nathaniel Pendleton receipts of the new emission money.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Receipt of letters; appointment of commissioners
06/11/1787 Letterbook CopyWrote to Howell regarding receipt of letters by Mr. Huchings. Encloses private letter from Mr. Dunscomb and copy of Mr. Pierce's received from southward. Mentions appointment of the commissioners. Mr …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Receipt for two certificates
03/25/1787 Document SignedReceipt signed by Peter Charlon for two certificates received from Pierce for the balance due Charlon for his service as a volunteer in General Hazen's Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Receipt for the Pay of James Gibbons
03/30/1787 Document SignedReceipt by John McGregor for the pay of James Gibbons, of Moses Hazen's Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Receipt for pay received
01/31/1787 Document SignedNoah Lee's signed receipt for pay received. Lee was a captain in Moses Hazen's Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Rations, allowances, and bounties
1787 Autograph LetterWrites that the officers have received the whole subsistence due to the recruits in the pay rolls. Discusses rations, allowances, and bounties.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Raising of Pennsylvania troops to replace those on frontiers
10/31/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAgreeably to Acts of Congress for raising troops to replace those on frontiers, Knox lists commissioned officers necessary for Pennsylvania quota, to include 1 Lieutenant Colonel; 3 Captains; 3 …
Printed Versions
