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Monies advanced to soldiers of the Maryland line
09/30/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosed is the return of monies advanced to soldiers of the Maryland line with a Certificate given the State by sundries of the Hazen Rgiment and Lee's Legion. Also included are papers related to …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Money due to heirs
03/25/1786 Recipient's Letterbook CopyThe author had written earlier concerning the amounts due his brother in law's heirs in payment for his service in the Army and Navy. He has yet to hear from the recipient and requests the favor of a …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Money drawn from office
10/27/1786 LetterbookInforms John White that Major John Davidson drew from the office the sum of 4826 dollars, which was charged to Albert Denny.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Mistakes in certificates; applications by widow and orphan of Lieutenant Quarles
06/17/1786 Letterbook CopyReferences a mistake in certificates. Mentions leaving office and some person authorized to received claims. Mentions that if widow and orphan of Lieutenant Quarles, cannot obtain half pay from the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Mistake in printing of registers
06/08/1786 Letterbook CopyInforms of mistake in printing of registers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Military Service of Sergeant Pollard
07/26/1786 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts, pertaining to the service of Sergeant Pollard during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Merits of a Petition
03/11/1786 Autograph Draft LetterDiscusses the merits of a petition for pay of William Shattuck for his service in the Revolution in apprehending the supposed leader of an insurrection in favor of the British
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Memorial of William Stuart and Palmer Cady
10/04/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the Memorial of William Stuart and Palmer Cady.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Memorial of Reverend Robert Smith
07/31/1786 LetterbookLetter to the President of Congress, Nathaniel Gorham, respecting the Memorial of Reverend Robert Smith. Mentions Doctor David Oliphant, deputy director of the Southern Hospital.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Memorial of Reverend Robert Smith
07/31/1786 LetterbookMentions a resolution from Congress of 1785, along with a memorial of Rev. Robert Smith, chaplain of the General Hospital for the United States of America, out of Charleston.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Memorial of Reverend Robert Smith
07/14/1786 LetterbookCopies the report of the Commissioner for the Settling the Accounts of the late Army, regarding the Memorial of Reverend Robert Smith, late Chaplain. The Commissioner rules against the Memorial, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Memorial of Jesse Cook and Jesse Grant
07/06/1786 LetterbookReport by the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the Memorial of Jesse Cook and Jesse Grant, former captains from Connecticut.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Memorial of Jesse Cook
07/06/1786Report on memorial of Jesse Cook by the supervisor for the settling army accounts; discusses the role of captains.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Memorandum from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
08/25/1786 Copy of documentThe Commissioner for settling the accounts of the Revolutionary Army of the United States writes of a sum of $1,284 due; mentions Major General Sterling.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Major Rudulph's account
06/06/1786 Letterbook CopyMr. Rudulph on behalf of deceased brother has made application to Pierce for his arrears of pay in the case of Major Rudulph. Mr. Rudulph mentions that Major Rudulph lost his vouchers along with his …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Lost papers and difficulties settling account
11/31/1786 Recipient's Letterbook CopyBecause the author has lost his papers due to several incidents during the war that were beyond his control, he is having difficulty settling his account. Based on memory, he lists the arrangements he …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Litigation against Major Morrill
08/03/1786 LetterbookLetter to the Board of Treasury concerning litigation against Major Morrill. Mentions the court, jury, and sheriffs.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Lieutenant George Winchester's account
10/19/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyRegarding Lt. George Winchester's account, a mistake was made which resulted in $83[&]56/90 still being due the US. Perhaps the recipient can recall one of Winchester's certificates which would …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Letters from the governors of Western States; General Howe's accounts
11/23/1786 Letterbook CopyEncloses letters from Governors of Western states and from Mr. White. General Howe's account to be closed next day.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Letter to the Secretary at War
12/16/1786 Draft LetterLetter to the Secretary at War from the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General. Pierce was appointed by Congress for settling the pay accounts of the Revolutionary War Army. Letter …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Paymaster General
08/10/1786 LetterbookHarrison discusses paper money and accounting issues with John Pierce. Is much distressed for money.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Commissioner of Commissary Stores
11/11/1786 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Commissioner of Commissary Stores; mentions accounts, allowances, and personal matters.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
10/19/1786 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General. Pierce was appointed by Congress for settling the pay accounts of the Revolutionary War Army.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
08/30/1786 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts concerning Captain Phelon; discusses his various travels in pursuing Phelon.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
08/08/1786 Autograph Letter SignedLetter from Doctor John Waudin to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
