John Pierce
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Pay settlement
Writes the Commissioner of Army Accounts regarding the pay settlement of Col. Charles Hamson (?), leaving it with Pierce to determine the claim. According to muster rolls the colonel was in the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Memorial of Captain Wyley and Captain Jordan for commutation
Refers to Captain Stong and the memorial of Captain Wyley and Captain Jordan for commutation with a resolve of congress.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Meeting at Philadelphia or New York to settle accounts; Colonel Morris' account
Inquires as to whether it would be best to meet at Philadelphia or New York to settle accounts. Encloses copy of Colonel Morris' account, settled at Treasury. His commission as Lieutenant Colonel is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Making a settlement directly with the United States; making enquiries upon Baron de Kalb
Richmond writes that he received a letter from Major Allen McLane. McLane wishes to have an advance by the state of Maryland transferred to the United States, so he may make one settlement directly …
Revolution Manuscripts 1814Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Joseph Clay writes the Commissioner of Army Accounts, thanking him for taking the trouble to settle his accounts. Discusses pay issues and vouchers. Also mentions specie payment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Comptroller
James Milligan sends to John Pierce a letter that transmits word of an undetermned congressional action.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Board of Treasury
Walter Livingston and Samuel Osgood issue a book of blank drafts to Pierce. Pierce is to sign these drafts to address arrearages.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from Mr. Kean sufficient to lay before Congress
Delivered copy of Pierce's letter from Kean to Mr. Pinckney. The latter indicated this would be sufficient to lay before congress. The business of Howell's office does not require Pierce's presence, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Forgery of pay certificates; officer's claim for commutation pay.
Discusses the forgery of pay certificates presented in Howell's office and an officer's claim for commutation pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Correspondence; progress of the printers
Mr. White has sent $1500. Printers still go on rapidly. Mr. Childs says his business will be completed in the time contracted for. Mentions the registers of the Virginia Line. Makes mention of some …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Clerks to handle counterfeit certificates
Cited in Pierce to Howell, 03/29/1785. Joseph Howell sends to John Pierce a letter informing him of the two clerks recently hired to handle business related to counterfeit certificates.
Papers of William Livingston, MICROFILMCertificates to be issued
List of certificates placed in the hands of Guilliam Aertsen by George Reid to be issued by Aertsen to four officers of the South Carolina line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Certificates issued by Colonel Hodgdon; suspect is confined for debt
Refers to certificates issued by Colonel Hodgdon. Suspect is confined for debt in New York gaol [jail]. Congress has ordered several departments to be at New York.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Olivie's charges and other settlement matters
Discusses charges of Captain Olivie; advises caution without proper vouchers. Letter to sister was presented by Mr. Moore. Encloses letter from Mr. White of a private nature. Has written Mr. Dunscomb …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Board of Treasury's findings on petitions for compensation
Walter Livingston and Arthur Lee, as members of the Board of Treasury, notify John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, that they find the petitions for compensation from Lewis Nicholas and Richard …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Benjamin Harrison sends John Pierce his request for settlement
Benjamin Harrison requests that John Pierce settle his accounts. Harrison expresses his gratitude and provides points of contact to facilitate this matter.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Army Accounts
Joseph Carleton informs John Pierce of troops discharged from service and asks that pay be adjusted accordingly.
Letters Received by the Paymaster General, Jun 17, 1778-Jul 6, 1785. (RG217)Army Accounts
Joseph Carleton sends to John Pierce his interpretation of Congressional resolutions that entitle Captain Archer to commutation.
Letters Received by the Paymaster General, Jun 17, 1778-Jul 6, 1785. (RG217)Army Accounts
Joeseph Carleton sends to John Pierce a letter discussing commutation for Major Archer.
Letters Received by the Paymaster General, Jun 17, 1778-Jul 6, 1785. (RG217)Acknowledges receipt of payment
Issac Ledyard, veteran of Colonel Lewis Nicola's Invalid Regiment, acknowledges receipt of payment from John Pierce.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Acknowledges receipt of payment
Joseph Walsh, veteran of Colonel Lewis Nicola's Invalid Regiment, acknowledges receipt of certificates and payment in full to John Pierce.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
