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Moses White writes Joseph Howell about certificate
Moses White requests a certificate from Joseph Howell. He laments that Howell has not submitted a timely response.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Monies in the hands of Mr. Russel
Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts concerning monies in the hands of Thomas Commander Russel which Neufville desires to transfer to the office.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Monies charged Colonel Adams
Discusses whether monies charged Colonel Adams were accounted for, as the papers have been removed from the office. Asks that matter be investigated and to provide directions to deliver certificates. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Money to transport clothing
Replies to Hodgdon's request for information on how the money will be obtained to transport clothing. Because Pennsylvania is in such dire fiscal need, Knox writes, the state's Board of Treasury will …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Money lodged in Charleston
The Commissioner of Army Accounts informs the Board of Treasury that money previously lodged in Charlotte was currently in Charleston. Pierce states that he did not see the need to have it brought to …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Money for the Continental bounties
Howell informs widow of Colonel Durkee that Captain Durkee received the certificates for pay retained from the Colonel. There are charges which bring the Colonel greatly indebted to the United States …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Money charged by Captain Montgomery
Mentions stoppages which were made because recipient received monies from Colonel Grier for the raising of Parker's company.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mistake in the pay of Dr. Watts
Informs White that a $100 mistake was made in the pay of Dr. Watts, though the name was omitted on the account. Requests that he attempt to convince Watts to return the money.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Mistake in father's account
Refers to mistake in father's account. Copies are absent. Wants to get the matter rectified, but does not want to travel to New York. Asks that Pierce return copies by first post and since the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mishandling blank certificates
The Commissioner of Army Accounts discusses various officers whose accounts have not yet been settled and scolds Dunscomb for the way he mishandled several blank certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Military Stores in Rhode Island; Request for Cash Advance for Laborers
Letter, asks for advance for laborers; describes disposition of U.S. military stores in Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney PapersMemorial of General Huntington
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to the Secretary of Congress on the Memorial of General Huntington.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Memorial of Captain Thompson
Postpones settlement of the account of Captain Thompson until differences between Newman's petition and the account of Colonel Antill can be resolved.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Matthew Henderson discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
Matthew Henderson encloses Corporal John Betters' claim for certificates to Joseph Howell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Maryland paper money
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts expressing concern about the use of paper money emitted by Maryland and in the hands of Thomas Commander Russell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Major Fenner's business and other accounting matters
Is glad that Major Fenner's business is near completed. Relative to Mr. Pierce, asks that Swan forward Major Eccleston receipts as soon as possible. Discusses certification of papers lodged with Mr. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Major Eccleston's receipt and status of acccounts
Has written to Mr. Pierce and enclosed the copies of Major Eccleston's receipt. Discusses status of accounts. Certificates mentioned. Business goes on without any difficulties.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Major Eccleston; Mr. Lord Butler; General Greene's payments
Mentions Major Eccleston's business. Asks that Swan not wait for Howell's return but grant what may appear right with regard to Mr. Lord Butler. Mentions money paid by General Greene to the officers …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Locating rolls of Colonel Swift's Regiment for 1776
Cannot find the rolls of Colonel Swift's Regiment in 1776 among the papers of Jonathan Turnbull, paymaster general in northern department.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Lieutenant John Conrad Latour entitlement to land
Nicholson informs Pierce that Lieutenant John Conrad Latour is entitled to the land for which he applied only if he retired and was deranged after October 1780.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Lieutenant Boyd's Pay
Howell assures Benstead that Lieutenant Boyd seems to have received all the pay that was due him and indeed is charged with the sum of $60 paid him by Colonel Walter Stewart.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Levity and a request for examination of claims
With levity, Dunscomb asks if Howell has lost all friendship and all argument or is a man of so much business as to be disqualified to write a friend. Notes surprise that Mr. Pierce was at Richmond. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Letter to the Virginia House of Delegates
Letter to the Virginia House of Delegates
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Letter to the President of Congress
Asks the President of Congress, Arthur St. Clair, to provide Congressional guidance as to how aggressively his office should handle the business of calling to account Army personnel who still have …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Letter to the Governor of Virginia
Letter to the Governor of Virginia; encloses the copy of a paper lodged by Mr. Pollard; mentions provisions.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
