National Archives and Records Administration
22255 documents
Fraudulent claims
John Coony fraudulently obtained his depreciation twice from the auditor. Asks that Captain Lloyd retain certificates so that justice may be rendered to Maryland.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Fraud in certificates
Sends amount issued in certificates. Referring to the fraud, wishes to get at the root of this great evil, but much fears it cannot be accomplished. Asks to continue laudable inquiry.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Fraud committed with respect to depreciation
A report of fraud committed with respect to depreciation based on examination of muster rolls of German Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Forwarding monies
John Pierce sends John White monies and a request to reconcile accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Forwarding certificates
John Pierce forwards signed blank certificates at John White's request.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Forward the registers, as time is short
Mentions the opening of Dunscomb's office. Printers go on rapidly with the registers. Asks that Duncomb forward registers immediately.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Forgery of pay certificates; officer's claim for commutation pay.
Discusses the forgery of pay certificates presented in Howell's office and an officer's claim for commutation pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Examination of pay stoppages
The Commissioner of Army Accounts reports to the Board of Treasury on the stoppages made by the Pay Office in the case of Alexander Fowler. Pierce's findings are in Fowler's favor. Pierce indicates …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Examination of Books of Pay Office
Has examined the Books of the Pay Office; no charges found against Captain Robert Patton. Appears by books of auditors of Army that he settled his accounts for recruiting. Edward Evans of 6th Regiment …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Examination of an Officer's Claim
Letter book of the Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts, Joseph Howell. Discusses the examination of the claim of Captain Pierre Ayott
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Examination of accounts of Invalid Regiment
Regarding accounts of Invalid Regiment, found that Anderson received a certificate of Colonel Nicola. One was for pay, another for clothing. Mentions deficiencies in pay. Requests that Anderson …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimate of pay due to John Bryant
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate for the amount of balance due the listed officer for services in the Department of Military Stores to …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimate for teams to take supplies to Pittsburgh
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate for three teams wanted to transport military cargo to Pittsburg.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Entering receipts, pay matters and rental of home
Discussion on matter of entering receipts. Asks about Audebert's arrival at the office. Discusses rental of house and pay of old and new troops;
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Enclosed return of military stores
Encloses a return of military stores to the Commissary of Commissary Stores.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Enclosed itinerary
John Pierce encloses an itinerary to Mr. Reid so that affordable accomodations can be obtained.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Dr. William S. Alexander late Quartermaster for the Postal Charlotte in North Carolina with United States
Payment to Dr. William S. Alexander late Quartermaster for the Postal Charlotte in North Carolina with United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Depositing unissued certificates
The Commissioner of Army Accounts notifies governors of the method by which Congress has directed him to dispense with unissued certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Depositing unissued certificates
The Commissioner of Army Accounts forwards a Congressional resolution to Benjamin Franklin, President of Pennsylvania. Pierce notifies Franklin that Pennsylvania will need to appoint an agent …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Counterfeit Certificates - Stolen Certificate Paper
John Pierce hires Theophilus Parsons to investigate counterfeit certificates. Pierce identifies Nat. Carter of Newberry Port, Massachusetts and John Welles of Walpole, Massachusetts as investigative …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Counterfeit Certificates - An Inside Job?
John Pierce hires John Winslow to "use every means to trace the hands" through whom counterfeit certificates have passed. Pierce provides five counterfeit certificates, obtained from Samuel Hodgdon's …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Counterfeit certificates
John Pierce sends Samuel Hodgdon information about recently obtained counterfeit certificates. Pierce shares details of these counterfeits and asks Hodgdon to obtain similar information on those …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Correspondence; progress of the printers
Mr. White has sent $1500. Printers still go on rapidly. Mr. Childs says his business will be completed in the time contracted for. Mentions the registers of the Virginia Line. Makes mention of some …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Congressional Resolution regarding certificates
A copy of a Congressional Resolution pertaining to the issuance of certificates to veterans of the Continental Army. This copy was enclosed in letter from George Clinton, Governor of New York, to …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning the settlement of Mr. Oliver's account
The Commissioner of Army Accounts requests that Captain John Fuller obtain a power of attorney for the settlement of Mr Oliver's account. Pierce intends to pay the balance of the late Mr. Oliver's …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
