John Hancock
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Pierce notifies Congress of the impending completion of his work
10/24/1785 Draft DocumentJohn Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, notifies John Hancock, President of Congress, that within 30 days the settlements of his department will be closed. Pierce recommends that a deadline be …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
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Report on Treaty of Hopewell, Made with the Cherokee Indians
01/04/1786 Printed or published letterReport of commissioners Hawkins, Andrew Pickens, and Joseph Martin on their treaty with the Cherokee. Includes a detailed description of their meeting and their impressions of the Cherokee and their …
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Petition of Andrew Pepin
04/04/1786 Copy of documentReport to Congress on the petition of Andrew Pepin for additional pay and allowances for his services in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Knox forwards his ideas on the National Militia to John Hancock
01/28/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses report on National Militia.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Enclosed Appointment of William Balch
04/04/1791 Letter SignedPer wishes of Hancock, Knox enclosed appointment of William Balch.
Charles Roberts Autograph Collection -
Violation of Sovereignty of U.S.
08/19/1793 Letter SignedDiscussed French privateers that sailed from Boston harbor. Knox noted that the Governors patriotism would lead him to support and enforce the law.
Charles Roberts Autograph Collection -
Prizes
08/16/1793 Letter SignedDirects actions to recover captured prizes.
Gilder Lehrman Collection. -
Captured French Privateers to Receive Trial
08/20/1793 Letter SignedAlludes to Genet Affair; discusses policy toward interposition; discusses policy re French privateers.
Charles Roberts Autograph Collection -
Entitlement to Land of Capt. Claibourne Lawson's Heirs
12/01/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyIt is necessary to prove that Capt. Claibourne Lawson was killed in action for his heirs to receive a warrant for the land allowed by the United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) -
Letter to the President of Congress
03/02/1796 Contemporary Copy of LetterThe Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General writes John Hancock - the President of Congress - on the subject of officers in the Continental Army.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
08/31/1798 LetterbookSimmons informs Hancock that his receipts for bounty were received.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Articles Forwarded by Captain Blackburn
08/10/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon informs Lieut. Hancock that articles intended for his use will be forwarded to him by Capt. Blackburn.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
12/20/1799 LetterbookSimmons informs Hancock that records indicate the Lieutenant has received a surplus of rations.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
10/28/1799 LetterbookSimmons directs Hancock to provide the names of individuals receiving rations on all records submitted to the Accountant's Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
08/02/1799 LetterbookSimmons informs Hancock to expect payment from Samuel Lewis.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
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Cited Document
06/04/1799 Cited letter or documentCited letter or document; cited in Hancock to Hamilton, 06/27/1799.
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