John Pierce
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Pay and Certificates
04/25/1788 Author's Letterbook CopyFrom the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses pay the pay certificates for a regiment, certificates for …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Inquiry made on behalf of Maryland Governor
06/30/1788 Letterbook CopyEncloses letter to Mr. Burrall. Inquiry made on behalf of Maryland Governor was sum paid for subsistence.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Information Regarding Jean Black
04/25/1788 Autograph Letter SignedDocument in French. Asks for the address of Mr. Jean Black, relating to some books and merchandise.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
E. Haskell discusses army accounts with John Pierce
01/05/1788 LetterbookE. Haskell asks John Pierce a question regarding implementation of Congressional resolution, 26 February 1778.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Certificate from Treasurer of New Jersey
04/07/1788 Author's Letterbook CopyFrom the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses a certificate from the Treasurer of New Jersey.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Cushing's application to Congress
06/13/1788 LetterbookCaptain Cushing has been unfortunate in his application to Congress relating to his claim for rank.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Application for certificate for recruiting duty
07/25/1788 Letterbook CopyDiscusses matter of making final settlement of the officers of the Pennsylvania Line. States that he is entitled to certificate.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Andrew Dunscomb discusses army accounts with John Pierce
01/29/1788 LetterbookAndrew Dunscomb asks John Pierce the following question: please inform me if bounty pay and depreciation of pay and advances to militia includes any thing more than payments made on accounts?
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Accounts of the State of Connecticut, Etc.
03/04/1788 Autograph Letter SignedWolcott informs Pierce that he has done his best to arrange the accounts of the State of Connecticut in the manner directed by the Ordinance of Congress. He refers to Mr. Brownson's desire for …
Bill Warren Collection
Accounts of Colonel Darkee
03/14/1788 Author's Letterbook CopyFrom the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Accounts of 2d Massachusetts Regiment
07/19/1788 Letterbook CopyStorer notes that he must come to New York or Philadelphia to settle accounts regarding officers and soldiers of 2d Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Sprout.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Paying troops held as prisoners-of-war
11/13/1789 Autograph LetterRequests information concerning the pay of New York troops who were held as prisoners during the Revolutionary War. The state of New York intends to deduct from the pay of the officers the amounts …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request for acknowlegement of receipt to John Pierce
01/22/1790 Document SignedRequest for acknowledgment of receipt to John Pierce of the Federal Artillery at West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settlement of Regimental Accounts
10/27/1794 Recipient's Letterbook CopyJackson explains that his failure to transmit his regimental settlement has been due to his poor health. He notes that Governor Martin [of North Carolina] has been helpful in all matters relative to …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for pay due to former prisoners of war
10/28/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter book of the Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts, Joseph Howell. Request for one year's pay due to former prisoners of war by resolution of Congress. Ely was held prisoner from 10 December …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Letter from Blanchard and Russell regarding accounts
02/28/1794 Autograph Letter SignedInstructions concerning disposition and delivery of certain certificates of pay. Mentions General Patterson and Van Wyck.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Account of John Pierce
11/01/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe receipts of Mr. Swan have been received for the amount deposited with Pierce so he has been exonerated from accountability for the same.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Question about Pierce's payroll
12/14/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests to know who made an advance to Captain Pierce's detachment that appears Pierce's payroll.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Balance Due the Treasury by John Pierce
09/01/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentCapt. Pierce is ordered to pay Samuel Meridith, Treasurer of the U. S., the sum of $212.53, being the balance left in his hands for recruiting and contingent expenses related to marching a detachment …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
