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Concerning settlements
John Pierce informs Captain Roxbury that Baron de Kalb received monies earmarked for the payment of the Maryland Line. Consequently, Roxbury must pursue settlement through "the friends of the Baron."
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning letters received
John Pierce notes letters received from John White. Pierce also wishes White well as he struggles with sickness.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning land speculation
Elbridge Gerry discusses land speculation with Timothy Pickering and Samuel Hodgdon. Gerry declines an opportunity to purchase land in Pennsylvania.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning counterfeit certificates
John Pierce laments to Joseph Howell the impact of counterfeit certificates on the public interest and his own character.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning counterfeit certificates
Elbridge Gerry encloses certificates and a request to check for counterfeits to Samuel Hodgdon.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning agents of the Invalid Regiment
In compliance with a Congressional mandate, the Commissioner of Army Accounts responds to the Board of Treasury regarding the nature and extent of the duties of the agent and the paymaster of the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning a delegate from Massachusetts
James Milligan discusses Mr. Holden, a delegate from the state of Massachusetts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Commutation of Pay
Doesn't feel he is sufficiently empowered to grant Sullivan his "commutation" but believed that his pay that was due at the termination of service should be paid despite law or act of Congress that is …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Commutation has not been received
Mr. Pierce's whereabouts uncertain, encloses on his behalf, a certificate that commutation has not been received. If McLean wishes to accept half pay, send certificate given by Mr. Carleton to the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Commutation exemption
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, informs Captain Thomas Patten that officers of artificers are "expressly excepted" from receiving commutation.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Commutation due deranged officers of German Regiment; fraudulent claims
Mentions commutation due deranged officers of German Regiment. Requests guidance on delivery of certificates. Discusses the fraudulent obtaining of certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Colonel R.H. Harrison's account
Requests copy of Colonel R.H. Harrison's account sent to Philadelphia.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claim for pay of estate of Patrick Ambrose
The bearer says he is the brother of Patrick Ambrose. As administrator, applies for his pay. Says he was discharged at Trenton. Has no certificate of his pay, nor does he have any certificate …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Civil trial of an alleged counterfeiter
Discusses civil trial of an alleged counterfeiter of U.S. government pay certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Charges against Captain Richard Waters
White disagrees with Howell respecting the charges against Captain Richard Waters. Says there were two officers of that name. Encloses receipt for Dennis Carson's certificate.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certification of payment; Samuel Middleton, Constable, for apprehending deserter
Simmons certifies that Samuel Middleton, Constable, is due ten dollars for apprehending Michael Connor, deserter from Mud Island, commanded by Captain James Gamble.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certificates to be issued
List of certificates placed in the hands of Guilliam Aertsen by George Reid to be issued by Aertsen to four officers of the South Carolina line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Certificates of depreciation
Regarding certificates of depreciation relative to the officer of Moylan's Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificates issued; Rollis' pay; musters as the principles of settlement
Certificates issued. Discusses Rollis' pay. Musters are the principles of settlement. Can not deviate or risk fraud.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificates issued by Colonel Hodgdon; suspect is confined for debt
Refers to certificates issued by Colonel Hodgdon. Suspect is confined for debt in New York gaol [jail]. Congress has ordered several departments to be at New York.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificate signed by Mr. Pierce payable to James Gilbert
Certificate is included with letter.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificate saying that James McLean has not received payment
Certifies that Lieutenant James McLean of Corps of Invalids has not received the commutation of five years half pay in lieu of half pay during life granted officers of late army of United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificate of Mr. Nourse; nothing further of Colonel Nicola's business at the Treasur
Encloses written certificate of Mr. Nourse. Nourse says that Howell is not authorized to pay a receipt in favor of the Commonwealth. Has heard nothing further of Colonel Nicola's business at the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificate of George Armstrong
Archibald Armstrong sends to Colonel Paine a letter requesting a certificate for his son's military service.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Case of Lieutenant Trueman and other pay related issues
Mentions case of Lieutenant Trueman. Board of Treasury is not at present in a situation to pay the Southern Army for arrears. Notes that officers may receive certificates in lieu of money. Mentions …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
