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Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
This letter is a copy of the Commissioners' report on the petition of Captains Wiley and Jordan of the Pennsylvania artillery artificers. Wiley and Jordan are seeking commutation.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce submits a proposal to the Board of Treasury. Due to the low resources of the Treasury, Pierce requests the opinion of the Board on his issuance of certificates for the final adjustment of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce asks Joseph Reid to continue settlements past 1 August.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce forwards to Henry Knox notification of pay procedures he has followed in the absence of direct guidance. Pierce states that he is in the habit of paying only those officers witnessed on …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Pierce discusses accounting issues with an unidentified recipient.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Pierce informs Dunscomb that the Treasury Board has directed that no further copies of paymaster registers be provided to individuals. Pierce also discusses counterfeit certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce request from Andrew Dunscomb an account of his settlements with veterans of the Southern Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce instructs Joseph Reid to conclude his business by 1 August. Pierce also indicates that his finances are low and cannot presently repay money he borrowed from Mr. Artson.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce sends instructions to Andrew Dunscomb regardng the closure of his office. Pierce directs that an advertisement be made of a deadline for submission of local claims. Petitions made after …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce informs G. Artson that, by Congressional Resolution dated 13 April 1785, charging payments made to veterans of the South Carolina line is authorized.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Pierce discusses the impact of the Board of Treasury's decision to issue specie to the Southern Lines.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce writes Francis Tate a letter disclosing the proper channels to be used for settlement.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce sends to Joseph Carleton a letter regarding the commutation of Major Archer.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce sends to Mr. White a letter containing instructions on how best to handle payment and accounting errors.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Board of Treasury
Walter Livingston and Samuel Osgood issue a book of blank drafts to Pierce. Pierce is to sign these drafts to address arrearages.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from Mr. Kean sufficient to lay before Congress
Delivered copy of Pierce's letter from Kean to Mr. Pinckney. The latter indicated this would be sufficient to lay before congress. The business of Howell's office does not require Pierce's presence, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Lack of adequate military stores
Nathaniel Irish sends to Samuel Hodgdon a letter in which he offers his opinions on the lack of adequate arsenals and magazines for military stores in Virginia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions to reconcile accounts
The Commissioner of Army Accounts forwards copies of the register of accounts for the Georgia Line to Ebenezer Jackson. Pierce provides Jackson with instructions to reconcile these accounts in …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions for closing office
John 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)Inquiry regarding Captain Nicholas Ruseton Moore
Inquiry regarding when Captain Nicholas Ruseton Moore of Maryland Horse, left the army. Suggests it might appear on muster roll as a Lieutenant.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Inquiries regarding accounts
Inquiries regarding accounts of Captain Robert Patten, Edward Evans, and James Smith.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Hints for consideration of the Committee
Announces appointments for Committee made by the Secretary at War Henry Knox, including Samuel Hodgdon and General Lincoln.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Half pay claimed by artificers
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, reports to Congress on the commutation claimed by officers of the corps of artificers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Funding for the officers at West Point
John Pierce informs General Jackson that Congress has appropriated monies for the officers of West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Fraudulent discharges
Suggests that Howell has not entered into the spirit of the inquiry of Bunner. Discusses list of frauds and notes certain men must have obtained discharges as having been Maryland Soldiers for the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
