New York State Auditor List of Pay Certificates Issued to New York Continental Soldiers by the U.S. Paymaster General

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Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
These certificates, sometimes referred to as "Pierce's Certificates," were issued by U.S. Paymaster General John Pierce pursuant to a resolution of the Continental Congress adopted on July 4, 1783. They were issued to Continental Army soldiers and officers owed pay for service during the Revolution. This list gives voucher number; certificate number; name of recipient; date issued; principal amount of certificate; date interest began to accrue; and total amount of principal per voucher.
Title
List of pay certificates issued to New York Continental Soldiers by the U.S. Paymaster General
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0.1 cubic feet
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Series Number
A0892
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Scope and Content Note

This is a list of "Pierce's Certificates" issued to New York State soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War. The certificates may have been issued by a private individual or bank, or by the federal government to avoid cash payments at a time when money was scarce. The list shows voucher number; date; to whom issued; certificate number; principal; and date interest commences.

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