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Regimental pay agents' accounts
04/24/1786 Autograph Draft LetterSummarizes the details of the settlement of the accounts of two regimental pay agents
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regiment's account overdue
03/25/1786 Autograph Draft LetterDiscusses the overdue settlement of a regimental account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regarding whether Shrupp's power of attorney was legal; fraudulent certificates
09/01/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyLieut. Weidman has applied for his commutation but an examination of the records indicates that his Certificates were issued to Henry Shrupp who claims to have had power of attorney. The recipient is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding unsettled accounts and the whereabouts of certificates
07/14/1786 LetterHis accounts remain unsettled due to a charge against him by Colonel Johnston for $1200 part of which was used to pay officers and soldiers and the remainder returned to Johnston. Most of the relevant …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding the Valuation of a Public Building
01/13/1786 Autograph Letter SignedRegarding the valuation of the public building at Campington.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regarding the Half-Pay and Allowances of an Officer
01/16/1786 Autograph Draft LetterDiscusses the claim of a person for the half-pay and allowances of an officer based on an honorary brevet commission
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regarding the charging and passing of sums
06/26/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyLieutenant John Lewis is charged with two sums that he received from Colonel Cadwallader that are now passed to the credit of Col. William Butler as part of a settlement between Cadwallader and …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding rejected certificate
06/07/1786 Letterbook CopyRegarding a rejected certificate, Pierce examined the account and finds that the interest is agreeable to the face of the certificate.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding rations
10/07/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner of Army Accounts informs General St. Clair that his rations have been attended to.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding public attacks on character
05/29/1786 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to Colonel Oswald, concerning an "extended attack" on Pierce's character by a Mr. Sullivan.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regarding payments and depreciations
10/18/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyMr. Pierce investigated the claims of Col. William Williams and found that all of the monies stopped from Col. D. Haas's regiment have been paid so no further applications are necessary. Mr. Pierce …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding pay of Captain Waugh
10/03/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyIn response to the recipient's inquiry, no part of the supernumerary pay is charged to Capt. Waugh as part of the settlement with the recipient. Waugh has received the pay of the Pay Master of his …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding objections to demands
12/30/1786 Autograph Letter SignedAsks for reconsideration of accounts following objections to demands.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regarding Major Morrill
07/25/1786 LetterbookLetter to the Board of the Treasury concerning Major Morrill, late agent of the New Hampshire Line. Discusses counterfeited certificates
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding Major Fishbourne
11/27/1786 LetterbookDiscusses how Major Fishourne's brother has drawn from the office pay and commutation.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding James Donly on muster rolls
05/16/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyIn searching for the name of James Donly on the muster rolls transmitted by the recipient, the author finds that Donly's name, along with others that had been sent by the recipient, has been omitted …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding George Winchester's account
10/29/1786 Recipient's Letterbook CopyRegarding George Winchester's account, the author is at a loss as to the entries in the Pay Master General's books especially relative to the advances sent him against the Maryland line. Mr. Pierce's …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding Finley's final settlment with Army
06/08/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyThe author grants the recipient's request for a final settlement of three hundred dollars but first the recipient must draw an order from the Commissioner of Army Accounts in the author's favor before …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding financial matters
05/20/1786 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses various matters, from blank certificates to vouchers. Yeates had previously sent Hodgdon a return of property.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regarding counterfeit certificates
08/26/1786 LetterLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General. Pierce was appointed by Congress for settling the pay accounts of the Revolutionary War Army. Discusses counterfeit certificates, …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regarding counterfeit certificates
08/25/1786 Autograph Letter of Undetermined TypeThe Commissioner of Army Accounts writes the President of New Hampshire on the subject of counterfeit certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regarding counterfeit certificates
07/26/1786 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses counterfeit certificates; mentions going to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Encloses a letter dated July 7.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regarding Colonel Sherburne
12/15/1786 LetterbookLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to Lieutenant Seth Chapin regarding Colonel Sherburne and other issues.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding an account with the office
10/12/1786 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts enclosing a copy of an account, one-hundred dollars in excess.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regarding an Account Settlement
05/06/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyAnswers Belding's questions as to the settlement of his account and the documentation required by the commissioner
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
