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Case of John Carroll of Moylan's Regiment of Cavalry
Refers to Howell's indisposition and wishes him well. Laments the distance and the difficulty it causes in the late accounts. Asks for information from the musters on the case of John Carroll of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Stout, Mr. Milligan, receipts, request for house to rent
Captain Stout going to Mr. Milligan's department. Discusses receipts for pay of department. Mentions travel plans of Mr. Pierce; removal of office. Asks for a house; cannot afford a heavy rent. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Olivie's charges and other settlement matters
Discusses charges of Captain Olivie; advises caution without proper vouchers. Letter to sister was presented by Mr. Moore. Encloses letter from Mr. White of a private nature. Has written Mr. Dunscomb …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Gifford's application for arrearages
Captain Gifford made application to have all arrearages of his pay granted, but he was found to have been a deserter. Therefore, he is not entitled to any settlement.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Board of Treasury's findings on petitions for compensation
Walter Livingston and Arthur Lee, as members of the Board of Treasury, notify John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, that they find the petitions for compensation from Lewis Nicholas and Richard …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Benjamin Harrison sends John Pierce his request for settlement
Benjamin Harrison requests that John Pierce settle his accounts. Harrison expresses his gratitude and provides points of contact to facilitate this matter.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Author informs recipient of certificates to be issued
Has issued certificates agreeable to accompanying General; have obtained a number of certificates, agreeable to list from Captain Heard.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Attendance required, Mr. Pinckney, whether to consult Treasury
Asks whether attendance is required within the next few weeks and whether Howell thinks necessary to consult the Treasury. Mr. Pinckney of South Carolina desired of Pierce something of the same …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Assisting claimants with lost records
The Commissioner of Army Accounts notifies Messrs Denning and Walley that, in lieu of their lost records, he has extracted information from his books that will assist in determining what settlement …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Army Accounts
Joseph Carleton informs John Pierce of troops discharged from service and asks that pay be adjusted accordingly.
Letters Received by the Paymaster General, Jun 17, 1778-Jul 6, 1785. (RG217)Army Accounts
Joseph Carleton sends to John Pierce his interpretation of Congressional resolutions that entitle Captain Archer to commutation.
Letters Received by the Paymaster General, Jun 17, 1778-Jul 6, 1785. (RG217)Army Accounts
Joseph Carleton sends to Philip Audibert a request to verify the subsistence payment made to Michael Hilleson.
Letters Received by the Paymaster General, Jun 17, 1778-Jul 6, 1785. (RG217)Army Accounts
Joeseph Carleton sends to John Pierce a letter discussing commutation for Major Archer.
Letters Received by the Paymaster General, Jun 17, 1778-Jul 6, 1785. (RG217)Appointment of New York Auditor for certificates
Governor George Clinton of New York informs Peter Curtenius, Auditor of New York, that he will be responsible for handling business from John Pierce concerning certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Application for commutation
John Sullivan, an officer involved in a revolt of Pennsylvania troops, has applied for commutation after having fled the country. Due to these unique circumstances, John Pierce, Commissioner of Army …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Affidavit respecting the discharge of Charles Rees
Sends affidavit taken by Howell and Mr. Phelan respecting the discharge of Charles Rees.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Administrative Matters
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, writes to Andrew Dunscomb, Commissioner of Virginia Accounts, regarding administrative matters. Pierce requests that Dunscomb's records account for …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Administrative Matters
John Pierce sends to John White a letter praising the close scrutiny of accounts. However, Pierce adds that White not let his meticulous accounting practices delay the payments to the line. Pierce …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Adjusts pay to Georgia Line
John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, explains the adjustment of his payment to the Georgia Line to William Few. Pierce reduced his payment because the state of Georgia previously made partial …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Acquiring new storage for military stores
Donaldson Yeates sends to Samuel Hodgdon a letter that inquires as to the disposition of acquiring new storage for military stores. Yeates states he is being pressured to remove the stores from the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Acknowledges receipt of payment
Issac Ledyard, veteran of Colonel Lewis Nicola's Invalid Regiment, acknowledges receipt of payment from John Pierce.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Acknowledges receipt of payment
Joseph Walsh, veteran of Colonel Lewis Nicola's Invalid Regiment, acknowledges receipt of certificates and payment in full to John Pierce.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Accounts of troops in Colonel Henry Lee's Legion
Discusses the settlement of accounts of troops in Colonel Henry Lee's Legion.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Accounts of the German Regiment; officer accounts
Discusses pay accounts of the German Regiment. Discusses various other issues regarding the war office's financial accounts. Discusses the settlement of two officer's accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
