Advice to a State Commissioner
Item
Type
Autograph Draft Letter
Title
Advice to a State Commissioner
Description
Pierce praises Dunscomb's work as a state commissioner (in the settling of the Army's accounts); advises Dunscomb to adhere closely to directions in the settlement because other states suspect Virginia is trying to get allowances not actually owed by the U.S.; advises Dunscomb of the best procedures to follow in his settlements and reports
year created
1786
month created
03
day created
22
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in image
note
This letter is not signed, but is probably written by John Pierce.
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notable person/group
Andrew Dunscomb
John Pierce
state commissioner in the Union
men of abilities and influence
states
Board of Treasury
notable location
New York
Virginia
notable item/thing
conduct in office
exorbitant and improper demand
allowances
demands of Virginia
directions
powers
voucher
tribunal
authority
accounts
applications
business
reports
duty
August
returns
credit of the state
document number
1786032237101
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | XZO03 (2 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript file) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) | B: 370 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Pierce | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | A.W. Dunscomb | [unknown] | [n/a] |