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Trial to come in April; request to send papers to Major McConnell
Is just about to leave Philadelphia. Mentions that the trial will come in April. Mentions sending papers to Major McConnell. McConnell will repay expenses. Mentions that Howell's assurances of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)To certify Pierce's issuing of certificates for settling accounts
Certifies that certificates of final settlement were issued by John Pierce, pay master general, and commissions for settling the amounts of the late army of United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Terms of payment for steel purchased
Capt. William Henderson establishes terms of payment for steel purchased from Samuel Hodgdon.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Table of company equipment
The Secretary at War issues a standard table of camp equipment for a 70 man company. An equipment allowance is made for officers' servants. Ordinance is not included in camp equipage.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Status of Wylie and Jordan Petition
John Pierce provides Samuel Hodgdon the status of the petitions of Captains Wylie and Jordan.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Status of the account of William Lew
The Commissioner of Army Accounts notifies William Denning of the status of the account of William Lew.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Statement of pay due to Pay Office employees
The Assistant Paymaster makes a statement of pay due to the employees of the pay office at Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Sickness slowing down work; asks for certificates
White complains of sickness, but his clerk is very industrious. Asks for certificate paper.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Shortage of Funds to pay Harmar's Army
John Pierce sends to Treasury notice of a shortfall in funding needed to pay LtCol Harmar's troops.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Settling Lieutenant's Lawrence's Account
Jackson discusses the settlement of the account of Lieutenant Lawrence including his compensation for the time he was in captivity. Mr. Pierce passed through New Bern on his way to Charleston.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settling accounts; Moylan's Dragoons
The races brought a large number of officers to town and this kept White busy settling accounts. Mentions the agent of Moylan's Dragoons. Asks if the agent will be at Richmond to pay the soldiers of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settling account
Discusses the state of settling Fergus's account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement of the Accounts of the Late Line of Pennsylvania
Howell discusses the settlements of the accounts of the late line of Pennsylvania which has been carried to the credit of that State in the books of the Paymaster General. He refers specifically to …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of Lieutenant William Thompson
Discusses settlement of Lieutenant William Thompson. No record found showing that he made settlement with Pennsylvania. Made settlement with Mr. Johnston, auditor of accounts, in 1781.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of Doctor's Account
Discusses a charge omitted in the settlement of Dr. James Fergus's account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement of Continental Accounts
William Pierce asks Edward Carrington to have his Continental accounts settled with Andrew Dunscomb. Pierce, now a Georgia rice planter, inquires into the price of slaves in Virginia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement of accounts of German Regiment and officers
Discusses the settlement of the accounts of the German Regiment and the accounts of some officers
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of accounts for North Carolina Officers
Informs Fenner of the state of account settlements for the officers of the North Carolina Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement of accounts
General Moses Hazen writes John Pierce on behalf of a soldier formerly under his command. Through Hazen, Bazell Nadeau requests settlement of his accounts from Pierce. Nadeau appears to be …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement for Lt. Luckett's Detachment
John Pierce sends to John White information pertaining to the status of settlements for Lieutenant Luckett's detachment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement certificate
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, forwards a settlement certificate to Major James Gibbon.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Seeking publication of Congressional deadline for claims
The Commissioner of Army Accounts forwards an act of Congress to various printers for publication in their newspapers. The act of Congress establishes a deadline for the acceptance of military claims. …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Secretary at War writes to Deputy Paymaster General
Henry Knox sends to Philip Audibert a letter discussing the stoppage of subsistence payment for Captain Oliver.
Letters Received by the Paymaster General, Jun 17, 1778-Jul 6, 1785. (RG217)Salaries and the arrival of Mr. Pierce
Encloses duplicate receipts of the men in the office for their salaries. Learns of Mr. Pierce on Sunday. Need a large room for the office.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Roth's Pay as a soldier of infantry and sundry pay matters
Believes that Roth is entitled to pay at a higher station. No Treasury Board formed; Mr. Gervais has resigned. Differs on the matter of Captain Armstrong and Doctor Irvine's certificates. Details the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
