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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)
Money owed by Mr. Johnson; money from Mr. Weyman
02/09/1785 Letterbook CopyMr. Johnson has indicated that he already paid Howell. Received from Mr. Weyman $40 for warrant. Presents compliments to gentlemen of the office of Owen's family.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Money from M.J.; compliments to Beatty
04/20/1785 Letterbook CopyExpresses good wishes; mentions Beatty.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Mistake in the delivery of notes
03/16/1785 Letterbook CopyJonathan Dayton, writing at request of his father General Dayton, notes that Howell made a mistake in his depreciation of the notes. He cites the Continental and New Jersey scales of depreciation.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Missing payments
04/30/1785 Letterbook CopyPayment of interest on notes was not included in list given to Treasurer.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Militia and Levies of New York; accounts of Doctor Henry Brewster
02/21/1785 Letterbook CopyRefers to accounts of Militia and Levies of New York. Mentions accounts of Doctor Henry Brewster, who was held in captivity. Encloses list of men of New York quota in Colonel Lee's Legion.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Men of the Jersey line and invalid regiment settlements
06/10/1785 Letterbook CopyWishes Dunscomb had sent a copy of the registers for Jersey Line. Fears other will not be accepted by Treasurer of New Jersey. Furnishes return of sundry men of Invalids Regiment of Virginia, whose …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Memorial of Captain Wyley and Captain Jordan for commutation
04/08/1785 Letterbook CopyRefers 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
03/22/1785 Letterbook CopyInquires 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)
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)
Maryland Officers who have been prisoners
04/01/1785 Letterbook CopyEncloses list of officers who have been prisoners belonging to Maryland to be compared with accounts settled at the Treasury.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Letter to the President of Congress
07/13/1785 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter from the Paymaster General to the President of Congress, Richard Henry Lee. Pierce discusses officers, military service, and mentions the Maryland Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Officers of the Maryland Line
07/14/1785 LetterbookThis letter affirms the money paid to the Officers of the Maryland Line for arrearages in clothing. Mentions the death of Baron DeKalb
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Commissioner of Commissary Stores
09/20/1785 Autograph Letter SignedCapt. Hawes writes the Commissioner of Commissary Stores
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
12/23/1785 Autograph Letter SignedJoseph 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
03/23/1785 Autograph Letter SignedJames 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 Commissioner of Army Accounts
12/21/1785 LetterbookUnless Dunscomb complies with Pierce's request to furnish his registers immediately, the Paymaster threatens to put the matter before Congress.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
12/12/1785 LetterbookPierce discusses the time for receiving claims by members of the Virginia Line. Pierce also directs Dunscomb to forward his records to the Paymaster's Office without delay. Pierce expresses his …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
11/02/1785 Letterbook CopyJohn Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, sends to Henry Knox, Secretary at War, a letter requesting further documentation of Colonel Troup's appointment to the Board of Treasury. Pierce is of the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
10/12/1785 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's FilesJohn Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, forwards to Joseph Clay his objections to the settlement Clay recieved from Treasury. Pierce encloses an extract of Clay's account and itemizes the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
09/23/1785 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's FilesJohn Pierce writes to Colonel Francis Johnston in an effort to contact the former commnader of the Canadian Regiment, Colonel Moses Hazen. Pierce is attempting to querry Hazen about his onetime …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
09/12/1785 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's FilesJohn Pierce asks John Nicholson if he will take charge of the remaining settlements for the German Regiment. Pierce indicates that he will provide a list of names and money to complete this task.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
09/08/1785 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's FilesJohn Pierce informs Benjamin Harrison that his papers and voucher have been received and forwarded to Mr. Milligan for settlement.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
09/05/1785 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's FilesJohn Pierce requests funding from the Board of Treasury to pay the balance due to Doctor James Reed.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
09/01/1785 LetterbookPierce discusses Congress and the Board of Treasury.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
