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Regarding Captain Elholm's claims
Howell disputes Elholm's claim as a Lieutenant, stating that the musters in Count Pulakie's Legion show him to be a Cornet. Elhorn had been a prisoner.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding agents and the allowance given to Major Bowen and Captain Beatty
At Mr. Hamilton's request, asks if anything is done in Congress for the agents and the allowance given to Major Bowen and Captain Beatty.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding accounts; forged certificates and counterfeiting
Discusses musters of German Regiment. Struggles to keep up with work. Mentions the problem of forged certificates presented and counterfeiting.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding accounts and specie paid to prisoners in 1781
Refers to letter from Mr. Pierce which says not to expect the accounts very soon. Howell remarks that on examining the charges against this Line extracted from the Pay Office Books, finds that the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding account and whether necessary to travel to New York to settle
Has seen Resolution of Congress published in papers whereby Williams believes he can get his account settled. Asks if he must go to New York, of if he sends the account it might be settled. Has a …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding certificates White issued for debts due United States
Post leaves momentarily; will provide a full answer next week. Meantime, Maryland has taken no notice of certificates White issued for debts due United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Reconciliation of Accounting Discrepancy
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, directs Robert Dill, paymaster of General Hazen's Regiment, to submit vouchers that can account for designated payments or to promptly return the money in …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipts for salaries and the moving of papers
Encloses receipts of gentlemen in office for salaries. Discusses moving of papers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Receipt of the books of Captain Bird
Received the books of Captain Bird. Money is ready for Howell; order must be drawn by Mr. John Pierce, pay master general.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Receipt issued for certificate
John Hirshman issues a receipt to John Pierce for the certificate issued for Samuel Decker's pay. Decker is a veteran of the Invalid Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipt for Clothing for the New York Regiment
Caleb Swan issues a receipt to John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, on behalf of an unlettered veteran of the Invalid Regiment named Thomas Carney.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Public debts of Col. Alden
Joseph Howell writes Oliver Patridge, administrator of Colonel Ichabad Alden's estate. Informs Patridge that Colonel Alden owes the public considerable sums. Requests that Patridge account for …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Propriety of printing versus writing
John Pierce submits to the Board of Treasury a proposal to print copies of the account register for each state. According to Pierce, the states will need these registers to verify the activities of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Propriety of Captain Heard's charges; verification of musters
Mentions papers of the Legion by Captain Heard. Discusses the propriety of charges. Those not mustered must obtain certificate from Colonel Lee showing reasons. Asks for inquiry about Captain …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Poor condition of roads
Richard Backhouse writes Samuel Hodgdon concerning the weather and exceptionally poor condition of the roads in the region.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce urges plain language from Dunscomb
Andrew Dunscomb, Commissioner of Virginia Accounts, has submitted letters before Congress. John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, urges Andrew Dunscomb to write more plainly in any future …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce sends pay settlement to former prisoner of war
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, forwards a pay settlement for Jedidiah Meachum to James Revington.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce sends Money to Artson
John Pierce forwards money to Mr. Artson for the pay due to Mr. Reid and as repayment of a sum previously borrowed by Pierce.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce request payment guidelines from Dunscomb
John Pierce directs Andrew Dunscomb to forward his guidelines for payment to deranged veterans. Pierce is concerned that difficulties in determining the specie due to the line of Virginia may result …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce notifies Congress of the impending completion of his work
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, notifies John Hancock, President of Congress, that within 30 days the settlements of his department will be closed. Pierce recommends that a deadline be …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce finds it impossible to verify claims from 1775 and 1776
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, informs Samuel Hodgdon, Commissioner of Military Stores, of the extreme difficulty in determining the monies due to soldiers from the early years of the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce directs White to settle pay claims of Marbury and Lucketts
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, directs John White to settle the pay accounts of Captain Marbury and Lieutenant Lucketts in the same manner.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce councils moderation
John Pierce councils Andrew Dunscomb to use moderation in pursuing satisfaction from the disagreeable Mr. Milligan.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce concurs with White regarding Marbury
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, discusses administrative matters with John White. Pierce tells White that his sum against Major Marbury is correct. Also, Pierce discusses other charges …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pierce asks for replacement copies of lost records
John Pierce informs James Deming and Thomas Walley that, in the move from Philadelphia to New York, their account records have been lost. Pierce requests to have copies of the misplaced accounts sent …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
