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Virginia State Officers
Writes Andrew Dunscomb that he is of the opinion that the State of Virginia has not obliged the officers to account for all the old monies received by them by the United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Various Account Issues
Discusses various account issues with Charles Harrison for his service during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Unsettled account
Document concerning the unsettled account of Israel Shreve, of the late New Jersey line. There are not enough vouchers to account for all the monies charged to him.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Unable to comply with request
Informs Col. Oswald that it out of Pierce's power to comply with his wishes until given direction by Congress. Mentions a "newspaper controversy" that makes the situation particularly disagreeable.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Treasury and Pay Office Affairs
The author apologizes for having allowed the recipient's letter of November 11 to be temporarily lost in the mass of paper in his office. Regarding the depreciation of the pay of officers who were …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Suspicions Surrounding an Official
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts concerning a particular official and suspicions surrounding him.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Suspicions surrounding an official
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts regarding suspicions surrounding a particular official; mentions working with the Attorney General.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Suspicion of Revolt May Stop Officer's Pay
Pierce cannot comply with an officer's request for pay as the officer is under suspicion of being involved in the mutiny of the Pennsylvania Continental Regiments in the Revolutionary War and Congress …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Sums due North Carolina Line
Refers to sums due North Carolina Line. Is having difficulty procuring subsistence due officers, non-commissioned officers and privates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Sum of funds in the office
Reports the sum amount in his possession to the Board of Treasury, totaling over half a million dollars. Pierce divides the sum up between continental dollars and paper money from Virginia, South …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Sullivan's claim for pay and commutation
Mr. John Sullivan's claim for pay and commutation has been referred to Congress, which has thrown the question out of Pierce's cognizance. Should therefore apply to Congress.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Status of the artillery Artificers; claims by Major Perkins
Mr. Pierce not being available, the author has opened the letter. The status of the artillery Artificers has not yet been resolved by Congress so no action can be taken on their claims. The claims by …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)State's charges against Becker
Col. Henry Becker is unable to inform the author of the monies he received. Since the charges on the books don't seem accurate, the author requests that the recipient examine his books to ascertain …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Specie due to officers of the Georgia Line
Statement of the specie that would have been due to the officers of the Line of Georgia; discusses settlements and certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Specie due the officers of the Virginia Line
Writes the Secretary at War concerning specie due to the officers of the Virginia Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Specie due the officers of the Virginia Line
Letter to the Board of Treasury concerning specie due the officers of the Virginia Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Signed document regarding power of attorney
On a judge of the Court of Commissioners (document partially illegible).
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settling the accounts of a late brother
Informs Pierce that the account of his late brother has never been settled, which he has the authority to complete.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settling North's account
Discusses the difficulties in settling North's account and the documentation needed.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settling accounts with the states
Discusses his proposed method for settling army accounts with the states in accordance with two resolutions of Congress.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlements with Army Pay Agents
Lloyd requests information on the action of Congress in regards to settlement with regimental pay agents
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement with Hazen's Continental Regiment
Discusses details of the settlement of the pay of Moses Hazen's Regiment from the Revolutionary War
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement with Continental Regiments
Discusses the general state of the settlement of the Army's accounts with the regiments of the states
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement with Broadhead, Advice on Recouping Business
Settled with L. Broadhead, noted he was no longer within Nicholson's immediate contact. Advised that if Pierce came into contact with Broadhead he should attempt to "recover a vast multiplicity of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
