John Pierce
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Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with John Pierce
11/04/1787 LetterbookHowell encloses receipts for certificates to John Pierce. Mentions claim of Doctor Trezvant, who says he was a prisoner and not exchanged until the general exchange of May 1783.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with John Pierce
11/06/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell encloses to John Pierce the charges of clothing and cash received by Captain Edmonds, Lieutenant Hackley, and Major Carrington.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with John Pierce
10/17/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell sends certificates to John Pierce. Howell asks Pierce to pass these certificates to Andrew Dunscomb.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with John Pierce
10/15/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell forwards letters from Colonels Heth and Smith to John Pierce.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
John Pierce discusses letter from Mr. Clay
12/11/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell forwards a letter from Mr. Clay to John Pierce.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Inquiry on how to maintain auditor's papers
05/17/1787 Letterbook CopyNotes that Congress may continue in New York until May 1788. Asks if Pierce would have the auditor's papers arranged in the same order as heretofore, or to remain in boxes.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
General John Stark accounts and a matter of counterfeit public securities
05/08/1787 Letterbook CopyAsks for copies of father's [presumably General John Stark] accounts. Has written before with no action. Mentions matter of Eliphalit Norris, who took to passing counterfeit public securities. His …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Final settlement due
01/01/1787 Autograph Document SignedRequests that Pierce pay Homer Sherman his final settlement for service in the Invalid Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Doctor Middleton's claims
07/20/1787 Autograph Letter SignedDoctor Middleton discusses his claims with the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Discussion of sundry accounts and land granted by Congress to officers
08/02/1787 Letterbook CopyReceived letters. Mentions account of Captain James Quarles and Captain David Gould. Doctor Bond at Boston; wants to know if business completed in Virginia. Will write to Mr. Williams regarding Bills …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Curious claim for pay of sundry deserters
05/10/1787 Letterbook CopyRefers to curious claim made by John Wait of Boston, for the pay of sundry deserters of the Massachusetts line. Argues that since the men didn't desert until after the treaty, urges propriety of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Claims of Lieutenant Wild's widow
05/29/1787 Letterbook CopyPetitt writes on behalf of widow of Lieutenant Wild of Delaware Regiment. Wild reportedly received not pay for service from 1 August 1777 to 1 August 1778 when he resigned his commission, being unable …
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Cited Document
08/24/1787 Cited letter or documentCited letter or document; cited in Pierce to Board of Treasury, 09/03/1787.
Citations 
Certificates for soldier of Virginia Line
04/05/1787 Letterbook CopyEncloses two certificates for soldier of Virginia Line. Letter for Mr. Pierce left at Doctor's this morning.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Watts' account; Mr. Pierce's good health
05/24/1787 Letterbook CopyHas seen the papers necessary to the entering of Captain Watts' account. Mrs. Pierce reports that Mr. Pierce is in good health despite the fatigues of the journey; Howell is happy to hear this. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Board of Treasury complied with Howell's request that Swan join him
07/09/1787 Letterbook CopyBoard of Treasury has complied with Howell's request that Swan join him. Captain Gill's account will be forwarded by Mr. Swan.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Application of half pay in case of widow of Major Elisha Painter
05/22/1787 Letterbook CopyMajor Elisha Painter was in Colonel Baldwin's Regiment of artificers. He held other ranks in Continental Army. He died at New Haven Connecticut in January 1781 and his widow applies to the state of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Accounts and claims of Colonel Baylor, Doctor Bond, General Putnam
05/07/1787 Letterbook CopyHas sent papers relative to account of Colonel Baylor. Doctor Bond's account have been settled by Mr. Walker. Bonds claims an extension of pay. Howell is in favor, although he appears to have received …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Account of Captain Erasmus Gill; recommendation for clerk
07/12/1787 Letterbook CopyEncloses copies of accounts of Captain Erasmus Gill. Gill has received certificate from Register for pay and rations. Depreciation settled by Virginia; thus had two settlements. Mr. Nicholson says …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Abraham Smith discusses army accounts with John Pierce
12/28/1787 LetterbookAbraham Smith accounts for the pay of the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment in March 1777.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
