A.W. Dunscomb
77 documents
Concerning the Board of Treasury
Informs 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)Claim rejected
Informs Andrew Dunscomb that the Board of Treasury appear to be in opinion against his claim.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Army Pay Issues
Pierce discusses various accounting and army pay issues
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Agent Duncomb's Accounts
Discusses the state of Dunscomb's accounts and other accounting matters. Urges Dunscomb to hasten the completion of his accounts
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Advice to a State Commissioner
Pierce praises Dunscomb's work as a state commissioner (in the settling of the Army's accounts); advises Dunscomb to adhere closely to directions in the settlement because other states suspect …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Accounting matters
Discusses various accounting matters
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding soldier nursed by Mrs. Williams and widow of John Jones
Howell reports that after a full examination of returns, he cannot find the name of the soldier nursed by Mrs. Williams. Therefore, Howell cannot comply with request of issuing a certificate for the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with Andrew Dunscomb
Joseph Howell informs Andrew Dunscomb that the clothing received by Lieutenant John Scott has not been accounted for in his subsistence records.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with Andrew Dunscomb
Joseph Howell discusses unliquidated accounts with Andrew Dunscomb. Howell informs Dunscomb that he has put the amount due the non-commissioned officers and privates of the Virginia Line into the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with Andrew Dunscomb
Joseph Howell issues certificates to Andrew Dunscomb for disbursement to Robert Brayson and John Jones.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Irregularities in account
The Commissioner of Army Accounts informs Dunscomb of irregularities in his account and requests that all documentation be sent to him forthwith.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Certificates for pay ready to be delivered; Lieutenant Colonel Cropper's claims
Certificates for pay of Lieutenant Colonel Webb, Captain Muir and others are ready to be delivered. Howell cannot find any Act of Congress that gave Lieutenant Colonel Cropper the liberty of retiring …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Case of Lieutenant Stevenson and George Moxley's pay
Asks that Dunscomb mention to Pierce the case of Lieutenant Stevenson and the matter of issuing commutation without proof of his being deranged. Encloses certificates for George Moxley's pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of accounts; the anti federalists; Mr. Pierce's health
Discusses accounts related to Virginia. Settlement was made with its citizens, but no returns sent to Commissioners of Treasury. Notes that the anti-Federalists have a large majority in convention. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to Andrew Dunscomb; mentions the Board of Treasury.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Extension of State Claims
Refers to Congress act to extend state claims. Mr. Pierce is in a fast decline;
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Accounts of Mr. Scott
Board of Treasury will not admit qualification of Mr. Scott while a charge exists against him. Knows of no other method to clear up transaction than to wait until Mr. Hamilton produces vouchers for …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Account of Doctor Gould
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts respecting the settlement of Doctor Gould's account with the State of Virginia.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Sundry papers for services of Zachariah Cooke
Regarding the sundry papers for services of Zachariah Cooke. The claim was made some months after the limitation made by Congress and must be considered foreclosed. Is unhappy that Dunscomb suggests …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Taliaferro account
Reports appealing to accounts of Mr. Harrison and obtained original papers alluded to in Harrison's certificate and received to Captain Taliaferro.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Subsistence Pay
Application for three months subsistence pay
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Examination on the Claims of Various Officers
The Commissioner of Army Accounts writes on his examination of the claims of Captains Watts and Fisk, along with Lieutenants Clayton and Green.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Alexander Scott's power of attorney
Returns copy of the power of attorney and assignment for the pay of Alexander Scott with a certificate.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
