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Pay application

Application for supernumery pay. Mentions having been a prisoner of war for four years during the Revolutionary War

Pay Claim

Roberts discusses his claim for commutation pay and the settlement of his account.

Account settlement

Discusses the settlement of Captain Roberts's account.

Account of Isaac Boan

Discusses the claim of Isaac Boan, late private in the 3rd South Carolina Regiment.

Claims of Major Hyrne

Concerning the claims of Major Hyrne for pay as adjutant general and deputy commissioner of prisoners

Claim for Pay

CITATION Only. Cited in John Pierce to Daniel Tucker 03/24/1786. Concerning the claim of Major Hyrne for pay as adjutant general

Certification for Robert Cosby

Certification that Robert Cosby was wounded in action at Ninety Six, South Carolina in November 1775

Pensions for James and Robert Cosby

Forwarding accounts for provisions supplied to a party of Indians and cover letter for documents concerning Robert Crosby's and James Crosby's applications for an invalid pension

Pensions for James and Robert Cosby

Deposition for invalid pensions for James and Robert Cosby for wounds received in action at Ninety Six in 1775

Account of William Bell and Benjamin Swancoat

Certification of service and pay for William Bell and Benjamin Swancoat, late Corporals in the 4th South Carolina Regiment

Power of Attorney

Power of attorney to apply for and receive pension money

Wound of Robert Cosby

Claiborne's certification of the wound of Robert Cosby received in action at Ninety Six, South Carolina.

Disability of Robert Cosby

Certification by Fournier of the wound and disability of Robert Cosby.

Disability of Samuel Hunter

Certification by Doctors Stevens and William Read of Samuel Hunter's disability as a result of wounds received in the Revolutionary War

Pension of Samuel Hunter

Certification that Samuel Hunter's pension papers were submitted to the Secretary of War. Hunter was a private in the 1st South Carolina Regiment.

Account of John Miller

Certification of service and settlement of pay for John Miller, late private in the 3rd South Carolina Regiment

Account of John McMahan

Certification of service and settlement of pay for John McMahan, late Sergeant in the 3rd South Carolina Regiment

Account of James Kirkpatrick

Certification of service and settlement of pay for James Kirkpatrick, late private in the 3rd South Carolina Regiment

Account of James Kitchen

Certification of service and settlement of pay for James Kitchen, late private in the 1st and 6th South Carolina Regiments.

Account of Benjamin Carter

Certification of service and settlement of pay for Benjamin Carter, late private in the 3rd South Carolina Regiment

Explanation for Delay in Forwarded Packet of Vouchers

Fleming informs Simmons that he was ordered by Major Hodgdon to inspect the ordnance and military stores which takes priority over other duties.

Vouchers, Pay of Troops

Money received, receipts of Bezeleel Howe now enclosed in letter. One of Craig's assistants dispatched to LeBouef and Presq'isle to pay the troops at those posts.

Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores

Stevens informs Hodgdon that he has gratefully received the draft for $3950.28 and is communicating with a friend who believes some land for a U.S. magazine can be obtained not far from Albany. The guns will be tested soon and a full report provided.

Requesting Pay for Six Months as Clerk of the Navy Yard

Requesting pay for his previous six months as clerk of the Navy Yard to be sent by the return post.

Letter to the Secretary of the Navy

Jarvis informs Stoddard that he has received bonds and expenses for the USS Constitution. He currently only has the originals of the vouchers and it may be necessary to make copies to transmit. His accounts would have already been settled if he not been called for duty on board the Constitution and been at sea for some time but they have recently been sent via post.