John Pierce
484 documents
Writing in the absence of Mr. Howell; report on sundry accounts; status of Mrs. Howell
Swan is writing in absence of Joseph Howell, who is apparently at Philadelphia attending to his dangerously sick wife. He reports on numerous accounts, inlcluding Mr. Alexander, Mr. Neufville, and Mr. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)William Scott makes claim to John Pierce
William Scott requests a certificate from John Pierce.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Whether there is money due
Patten mentions that the Board of Treasury is to report what should be allowed for settling accounts for his company. Asks to be informed if there is anything due.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Treasurer of New Jersey writes to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
James Mott notifies John Pierce of errors found in the return of the officers and soldiers of the Jersey Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Surprised over large account
Bayard is surprised that there is a large account against him. In order to have it speedily settled and closed has put under cover to Pierce an answer to the matter, with such information that will …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of Lieutenant Peter Weiser account
Discusses settlement of Lieutenant Peter Weiser account. Power of attorney and certificates left in Howell's office.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Securities received
Joseph King has written to Patten concerning securities that he received for his men.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for Second Opinion on claim
Dr. Halling transmitted a certificate to Mr. Hardy, for the pay of a deranged soldier. Howell didn't feel it was within his authority to grant or reject the claim so he submitted it to Pierce for his …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for explanation regarding mistake in settlement
Mrs. Durkee claims there was a mistake made in the settlement made by Captain Benjamin Durkee in closing accounts of Colonel John Durkee, her late husband. Asks for explanation.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for copy of pay roll for Captain Jonathan Thatcher
Requests pay roll for Captain Jonathan Thatcher of Colonel Swifts's Regiment, in the Northern Army, year 1776.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for bill of exchange
Discusses Colonel William Blount's request for a bill of exchange he believed to have been deposited in the pay office
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding whereabouts of Doctor Basil Middleton for purposes of pay for 1783
Informs that Joseph Howell obtained permission of the Board of Treasury to remain in Philadelphia until to trial of the person confined in jail for passing bad certificates. Encloses copy of Doctor …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding wages due to Benjamin Durrell
Mentions that he wrote regarding wages due to Benjamin Durrell. Pierce's answer was that there is pay due to Durrell. Hill sent the papers required, but has heard nothing back on the matter.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the matter of bringing on Mr. Caleb Swan
Discusses matter of bringing on Caleb Swan. Argues that it would be a saving to the government. His salary was no additional expense to public. Is settling Colonel Harmar's Regiment; the most complex …
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