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Report on the Petition of General Irvine
The Commissioner of Army Accounts gives a report on the petition of General William Irvine.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Report on petition of William Blodget
The Commissioner of Army Accounts reports on the petition of William Blodget; mentions General Greene.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Report on petition of Micheal Henderson
Report on the petition of Micheal Henderson, appearing by a certificate of William McDonald. States that the petitioner - a Revolutionary War veteran - has no legal title to any lands.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Report on Ohio Company Proceedings
Report from Reverend Manasseh Cutler on the proceedings of the Ohio Company, referencing the land purchased from Congress, the plan of settlement, layout of towns, and plans for improvements such as …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Report on memorial of General Huntington
The Commissioner of Army Accounts reports on the memorial of the late General Jedediah Huntington.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Report from French Creek
Heart gives his report on the events occurring in the vicinity of French Creek with particular emphasis on the activities of the local tribes who are anxious to continue trading with Americans.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding whereabouts of Doctor Basil Middleton for purposes of pay for 1783
Informs that Joseph Howell obtained permission of the Board of Treasury to remain in Philadelphia until to trial of the person confined in jail for passing bad certificates. Encloses copy of Doctor …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding where to apply for gratuity of 1779
Regarding where to apply for gratuity of 1779, Captain James McLean indicated that Howell was to person who could see McDougall righted therein. Asks that Howell examine books and furnish McDougall …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding wages due to Benjamin Durrell
Mentions that he wrote regarding wages due to Benjamin Durrell. Pierce's answer was that there is pay due to Durrell. Hill sent the papers required, but has heard nothing back on the matter.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding time away from office and unfamiliarity with transactions
Expresses unhappiness at being away from office. Says he is an entire stranger to the documents necessary to be forwarded to Mr. Pierce because the transaction occurred in the Pay Office. Business …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the trial for passing of altered certificates
The trial of the person confined in Smith's jail has been postponed until July. Pierce cannot attend; therefore has requested that Howell be present a the time appointed. Asks about the date of the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the matter of bringing on Mr. Caleb Swan
Discusses matter of bringing on Caleb Swan. Argues that it would be a saving to the government. His salary was no additional expense to public. Is settling Colonel Harmar's Regiment; the most complex …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the Board of Treasury
Flint discussed matter of Board of Treasury making a new appointment of a board whose opinion on all questions would be final.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding surprise over charges against Bayard
Expresses surprise that there is a large sum against him. Relates that he settled accounts with Colonel Wood. Suggests that rolls of Congress or Board of War may be location of papers regarding final …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding stoppages of deserters
Stoppages from deserters if found on the nature of the case: a general order was issued and countenanced by Resolutions of Congress. All absentees' money should be retained in hands of public. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding soldier nursed by Mrs. Williams and widow of John Jones
Howell reports that after a full examination of returns, he cannot find the name of the soldier nursed by Mrs. Williams. Therefore, Howell cannot comply with request of issuing a certificate for the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding sold certificates
Orders Captain Keeler to reveal the name, organization, and place of abode of the person to whom he sold his certificates including the time and place where they were sold. Likely has to do with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding settlement with Howell and Resolution of Congress
When in New York, settled public account with Howell, so far as to make even balance without being allowed a number of vouchers. Also gave up commutation in order to be allowed half pay. In papers of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding settlement
Informs Captain Santford that money he received as paymaster to Colonel Spencer's regiment was omitted from his settlement. Pierce wants to know how Sanford expects to meet this obligation.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding receipts; Colonel Cropper and requirement to petition Congress
Makes reference to Captain Mellis' receipts. Regarding Colonel Webber, his receipts must remain in office until he makes application. Colonel Cropper will have to petition Congress for the claim he …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Pennsylvania settlement of pay depreciation
Pennsylvania settled the depreciation of pay of none of its officers of Moylan's Regiment except Colonel Stephen Moylan, Doctor H. McFalla, Captain Craig, Captain Mansfield, Lieutenant Sullivan, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding no cash and measures taken for payments
Has presented two orders for payment; sums returned to Pierce on Jones's settlement. There was no cash in office. Mr. Audebert advised that Jones write Pierce, assuming that the latter would take …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Major Kirkpatrick request for settlement of accounts
Howell tells Nourse that Major Kirkpatrick has requested settlement of the accounts of nine soldiers but the orders do not meet the standards established by Mr. Pierce so Howell cannot comply with the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding loan of Alexander Fowler
Mentions certificate in favor of Alexander Fowler signed by John Pierce, offered for a loan. Nicholson postpones loan until he hears from Howell respected debt and whether this is the same Fowler late …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding John James the wagoner; desertion; Harrison's Regiment; care given by Mr. and Mrs. Williams
Discusses matter of John James on the roll of the Artillery as belonging to the 1st Regiment of which did the duty of wagoner to the pack. From this should be able to determine which deserted. Also …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
