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Petition for pay
Petition of Joseph King to Congress concerning pay for service in the Revolutionary War
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Payment to Moylan's Dragoons
Mentions the subject of Moylan's Dragoons. The state adopted the whole of that Regiment and settled with them, both for depreciation and pay. Discusses arrival of Mr. Pierce and Hamilton's papers;
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Payment of Continental troops and New York militia
Information on continental troops may be obtained by Joseph Gasherie. Mentions auditors and the liquidation of pay of Continental Troops. Discusses pay of New York militia officers while in captivity. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay Settlements for Continental Regiments
Settlement of several regiment's accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)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)Pay of the officers and men
Discusses various issues relating to the pay of the officers and men, in particular those in Colonel Henry Lee's Legion.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay of Continental Officers
Discusses the pay of the officers of the Continental line who served on the general staff in the Revolutionary War in regards to the case of Bryan Bruen
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pay due and accounts
Discusses pay due and encloses an account. Includes memorandum of money received from states.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay Abstract for Artillery
Pay abstract of the Corps of Artillery commanded by Capt. Lt. William Johnston, commencing the first of June, ending the first of November, 1785.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)Papers of Mr. Moore
John Pierce forwards the papers of Mr. Moore to Joseph Reid with a recommendation to settle the petition.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)On the forwarding of muster records and pay books
Discusses arrangements to forward muster records and pay books
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Officers who have been prisoners
Regarding officers who have been prisoners, Colonel Ramsey seems to have been charged twice at the same date. Furnishes extract.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Officers of the invalid Corps
Asks about the pay of officers of the invalid Corps.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Officer commutations
Mentions the proceedings of two boards of officers. It is a matter of consequence to those officers as their commutation entirely depends on the determination of the Secretary of War. Asks to send …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Number of Brigadier General pay entitlements in Virginia
Asks what number of Brigadier Generals are considered entitled to pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)No release of papers until rent is paid
Mr. Owen will not let the papers go out of the office until the rent is paid. Pierce says he is answerable to it. Has hitherto had a fine passage. P.S., has enough money if Howell would advance the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Newspaper advertisements regarding Act of Congress limiting claims of army
Was not Mr. Pierce's intention to publish the Act of Congress limiting the claims of the Army in every newspaper. Asks that Edes not promise any recompense to printers in his states.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Musters of the Second Regiment
Having examined the musters of the Second Regiment, Samuel Woods was mustered furloughed and returned deserted.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Musters of Rawling's Regiment; request for set of enlistments; Captain Norwood's claims for clothing
Requests musters of Rawling's Regiment. A great many drafted into the Line during a period for which there are no musters. Asks for a set of enlistments; is doubtful that Captain Norwood can prove …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Muster roll of Captain Shott's Corps
Encloses muster roll of Captain Shott's Corps.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mr. Pierce's travel plans
Asks that Howell make copy of letter before forwarding it. Pierce will set out on Monday, 2 January, weather permitting.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mr. Pierce's absence and groundless and scandalous charges against General Nicola
Mr. Pierce has been some time from the office on a visit to his friends and is not expected until Christmas. Says that he is sorry, and is sensible that prosecution commenced against Nicola is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mr. Carlton's order from the Board of War; memorial to Congress
Encloses Mr. Carlton's order from the Board of War. Requests that Howell ask General Knox if he has any report on McLean's memorial to Congress.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mr. Burrall's draft; request for payments
Encloses Mr. Burrall's draft. Asks for payment to various recipients. Requests receipts. Met with Board of Treasury; Mr. Osgood thinks it highly necessary to move office to New York.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
