Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Item
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's Files
Title
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Description
John Pierce submits a proposal to the Board of Treasury. Due to the low resources of the Treasury, Pierce requests the opinion of the Board on his issuance of certificates for the final adjustment of soldier's accounts.
year created
1785
month created
07
day created
19
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in image
note
This letter is not signed but is proabably written by John Pierce.
recipient note
The Board of Treasury
notable person/group
John Pierce
board of treasury
commissioned officers
soldiers
Norther Army
Southern Army
Superintendent of Finance
notable location
New York
notable item/thing
arrears
pay
adjustments
accounts
certificates
allowances
advance pay
resources
document number
1785071937101
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | XZU05 (3 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript file) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) | B: 371 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Pierce | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Board of Treasury | [unknown] | [n/a] |