John White
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Money, final settlements and certificates of depreciation
05/09/1785 Letterbook CopyCannot divine what Mr. Dunscomb wants by the officers of Moylan's Regiment, who received the Certificates of Depreciation.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Maryland prisoners
04/12/1785 Letterbook CopyHas compared to return of the Maryland prisoners with Treasury Books and those of pay office and encloses accounts of monies advanced. Lists the prisoners.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Instructions for closing office
06/13/1785 Draft DocumentJohn Pierce sends John White instructions for closing his office. Pierce instructs White to advertise a deadline by which local claims are to be filed with White's office. After this deadline, …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Forwarding monies
07/19/1785 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's FilesJohn Pierce sends John White monies and a request to reconcile accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Forwarding certificates
09/28/1785 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's FilesJohn Pierce forwards signed blank certificates at John White's request.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Concerning letters received
09/14/1785 Copy of documentJohn Pierce notes letters received from John White. Pierce also wishes White well as he struggles with sickness.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Case of Lieutenant Trueman and other pay related issues
12/22/1785 Letterbook CopyMentions case of Lieutenant Trueman. Board of Treasury is not at present in a situation to pay the Southern Army for arrears. Notes that officers may receive certificates in lieu of money. Mentions …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Administrative Matters
09/22/1785 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's FilesJohn Pierce sends to John White a letter praising the close scrutiny of accounts. However, Pierce adds that White not let his meticulous accounting practices delay the payments to the line. Pierce …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regarding an account with the office
10/12/1786 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts enclosing a copy of an account, one-hundred dollars in excess.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Recommendation for John White
11/15/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner of Army Accounts informs John White that he can with pleasure recommend him and attest to his good character.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Promotions of Maryland Continental Officers
05/17/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyPromotions of officers of the Maryland Continental Regiments; directs that a history be made of the service of the Maryland officers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) - No image
Pay Office Business and Pay of Southern Army Officers
05/06/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses various business of the Pay Office, including the payment of the Maryland Continental Army officers and other Southern officers. Writes of "so many instances of deceptions" in claims for …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) 
Pay certificates for Thomas Weston
03/29/1786 Autograph LetterCover letter enclosing pay certificates for Thomas Weston, requested by John White.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Pay Certificates
01/24/1786 Autograph LetterDiscusses the disposition of certificates of pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Office of Army Accounts Business
03/13/1786 Autograph Draft LetterDiscusses the priority for settling accounts; discusses the demands of an officer for pay and allowances; mentions pay certificates received and issued
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Monies advanced to soldiers of the Maryland line
09/30/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosed is the return of monies advanced to soldiers of the Maryland line with a Certificate given the State by sundries of the Hazen Rgiment and Lee's Legion. Also included are papers related to …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Money drawn from office
10/27/1786 LetterbookInforms John White that Major John Davidson drew from the office the sum of 4826 dollars, which was charged to Albert Denny.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Lieutenant George Winchester's account
10/19/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyRegarding Lt. George Winchester's account, a mistake was made which resulted in $83[&]56/90 still being due the US. Perhaps the recipient can recall one of Winchester's certificates which would …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
10/27/1786 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General. Pierce was appointed by Congress for settling the pay accounts of the Revolutionary War Army. There is a discrepancy between the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
06/22/1786 LetterbookJohn Pierce expresses his alarm over the status of Lt. Baker and Colonel Adams accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
06/06/1786 LetterbookPierce encloses the account of the state of Maryland against Lt. Baker to John White.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Leave of absence
08/31/1786 LetterbookThe Board of Treasury has granted John White a leave of absence.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Forward papers; account of Maryland against Lieutenant Baker
06/06/1786Requests the forwarding of papers; account of Maryland against Lieutenant Baker
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Enclosed return of monies
09/30/1786 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedEncloses return of monies advanced to sundry soldiers of the Maryland Line with a certificate; mentions the wife of Jacob Lyons.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Enclosed Account
10/30/1786 Autograph LetterEnclosed account, in a letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
