John Pierce
484 documents

Regarding settlement with Howell and Resolution of Congress
07/27/1787 Letterbook CopyWhen in New York, settled public account with Howell, so far as to make even balance without being allowed a number of vouchers. Also gave up commutation in order to be allowed half pay. In papers of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding no cash and measures taken for payments
06/12/1787 Letterbook CopyHas presented two orders for payment; sums returned to Pierce on Jones's settlement. There was no cash in office. Mr. Audebert advised that Jones write Pierce, assuming that the latter would take …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
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)
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)
Proceedings against Barns, the acquittal, and offers of assistance
07/25/1787 Letterbook CopyReferences Barn's trial and a Grand Jury proceeding. Makes mention of proceedings and the termination of the malicious and vile prosecution, and the acquittal. Contends that the real offenders go at …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pay Request
02/12/1787 Autograph Document SignedNotarized statement from Adkins stating that he wants the balance of his Army pay given to Lyman Curtis.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Monies in the hands of Mr. Russel
04/11/1787 LetterbookLetter 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)
Mistake in father's account
05/30/1787 Letterbook CopyRefers 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)
Lieutenant John Conrad Latour entitlement to land
01/17/1787 Autograph Letter SignedNicholson 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)
Letter containing business relative to state society
05/05/1787 Letterbook CopyAsks that Pierce send a letter to Captain Howell which contains some business relative to state society.
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Letter Citation
03/05/1787 Cited letter or documentCited in Pierce to Middleton, 03/19/1787.
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Letter Citation
01/20/1787 Cited letter or documentCited in Pierce to Board of Treasury, 03/22/1787. Cited in Pierce to Clay, 03/22/1787.
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Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with John Pierce
12/08/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell encloses to John Pierce a statement of accounts from Captain Edmonds, Lieutenant Hackney, and Doctor Skinner.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with John Pierce
11/29/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell sends to John Pierce an account of Major Fauntleroy's pay and rations while this officer was held prisoner.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with John Pierce
11/27/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell sends the account of Colonel George Matthews to John Pierce. The account was settled by Andrew Dunscomb but Howell has found error.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with John Pierce
11/25/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell forwards more information to John Pierce. This information supports Howell's rejection of Doctor Trezvant's claim. Included is a statement detailing an exchange of prisoners in 1782.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with John Pierce
11/17/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell discusses the claim of Doctor Trezvant with John Pierce.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with John Pierce
11/14/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell encloses to John Pierce copies of letters from Mr. Neufville and Mr. Russell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with John Pierce
11/12/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell informs John Pierce of correspondence received during his absence from the office. Howell relays that Mr. Neufville has received money from Mr. Russell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with John Pierce
11/05/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell encloses a copy of Colonel Temple's account to John Pierce.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
