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Receipt of certificates
02/29/1784 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses receipt of certificates for troops at West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Receipt of certificate and writing supplies
01/28/1784 Autograph Letter fragmentPaymaster General is notifying Holt that he has gratefully received his letter, the certificate, writing paper, money, and a newspaper. Any blank certificates from Philadelphia should also be …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Receipt for Funds
01/22/1784 Autograph Letter SignedReceipt for monies deposited on account with the Commissioner of Commissary Stores and Assistant Quartermaster, Samuel Hodgdon.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Receipt for clothing
06/14/1784 Contemporary Copy of LetterDiscusses the settlement of the account of the 2nd New York Regiment of Artillery
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Receipt for certificates
05/24/1784 Autograph LetterMichael Connolly, a courier, issues a receipt for certificates obtained from John Pierce. Connolly also provides a statement of good faith that he will deliver the certificates as directed.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Reasons for seizure of public funds
06/21/1784 Autograph Letter SignedCover letter for signed statement of officers of the garrison at West Point as to their reasons for an authorized seizure of public funds. (See "content notes")
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Rations for the Southern Army
11/19/1784 Autograph Letter SignedJohn Pierce encloses a letter to John Whitediscussing rations for the Southern Army.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Rank and emoluments
02/14/1784 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses the status of his rank in the Army and the pay and emoluments due to him.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Questions regarding logistical arrangements
08/25/1784 Autograph Letter SignedQuestions regarding logistical arrangements for the support of the commissioners going to Lake Erie to conduct a treaty with the Indian nations.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Questions on an Officer's Status
01/04/1784 Autograph Letter SignedRequests information from Col. Hodgdon as to whether Captain Emes is to be continued the station he currently fills or be removed. Information either way will be satisfactory. Reference to letter …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Quartermaster's Request for Guidance
01/02/1784 Autograph Letter SignedCaptain Worsely Emes sends a letter to Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, seeking guidance for relinquishing his duties in his present post.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Quartermaster's Department Business
01/12/1784 Autograph Letter SignedAccounting for clothing drawn by wagoners who moved General Washington's baggage to Virginia. Sale of public public buildings and property. Settlement with creditors. Payment of Assistant …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Prospects of settling pay
03/09/1784 Autograph Letter SignedFinney requests of Howell information regarding the arrival of Mr. Pearce in Philadelphia and also wants to know the prospects of settling his pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Prohibition on the sale of shot and shell
02/26/1784 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses prohibition placed by Congress on the sale of shot and shell in U.S. stores.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Procedures for disbursing funds
05/17/1784 Printed or published letterJohn Pierce encloses a letter to Captain Condy with instructions on authorized procedures for disbursing funds in support of the garrison at West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Procedure for settlement of a soldier's pay account
05/03/1784 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses a letter that asks for information regarding the proper procedure for the settlement of an individual soldier's pay account. Also informs Pierce of the sentiments of Congress on an issue …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Prices of Military Stores
06/23/1784 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for prices of various articles of military stores listed in the letter.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Petition from Two Soldiers Captured by the British
08/11/1784 Autograph Letter SignedPetition from two soldiers, William Moore and Thomas Ward, captured by the British in the South Carolina campaign and imprisoned on a prison ship. They speak of their suffering. They were also …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Petition for restitution of funds
05/05/1784 Letter, Type UndeterminedThe Commissioner of Army Accounts renders a negative opinion pertaining to the petition for restitution of funds made by Captain Johr. David Woelpper, German Battalion.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) 
Payment to Mr. Morris and Col. Pickering's account
02/21/1784 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses payment of money owed to Carrington by Mr. Morris and the intentions of Colonel Pickering in regards to closing his accounts as Quartermaster General.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Payment of men employed repairing damaged arms
05/12/1784 Printed or published letterSamuel Hodgdon sends to the Superintendant of Finance a cover letter explaining estimates for final payment of men employed repairing damaged arms.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Payment of estimates
03/27/1784 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests payment of estimates respecting the armory.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Payment of an Account
02/10/1784 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses the payment of an account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Payment of a debt
04/07/1784 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests payment of a debt due to a general officer.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Payment for Goods Sent to Massachusetts Regiments
01/28/1784 Autograph Letter / Autograph DocumentThe author is responding to the recipient's request for funds to pay for goods advanced to several Massachusetts regiments. The author says that he needs specific orders in order to respond to such …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
