This series consists of documents compiled by auditors related to liquidating financial obligations incurred by New York State during the Revolutionary War. The records document the service of and compensation due to soldiers and others who provided goods or services to the State during the war. Most documents are financial in naturebut also included are certificates by commanding officers, assignments of land bounty rights, several muster and pay rolls, and documentation of the seizure and sale of loyalists' lands.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
Users are referred to microfilm as first use copy. Documents in this series that suffered severe burn damage are closed to use.
List of pay certificates issued to New York Continental Soldiers by the U.S. Paymaster General
Series Number
A0892
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.
Creator
New York (State). Auditor
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Treasurer's certificates to Revolutionary War veterans from New York State
Series Number
A1217
Summary
These are certificates issued to veterans for service in the Levies or Militia. Included are: veteran's name, rank, amount owed to veteran; date veteran's name appeared on payroll or abstract, and certificate number.
Creator
New York (State). Treasurer's Office
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Index to certificates and accounts for purchase of forage and account of hay pasture and grain supplied to the Continental Army
Series Number
A0893
Summary
This a list of certificates issued by Deputy State Agent William Brown for the purchase of supplies for the Continental Army. It gives certificate number; date; name; amount of certificate; date paid and amount paid with interest. It also contains a list of supplies furnished to the Continental Army by Brown, giving date; from whom purchased; to whom delivered; and type and amount of supplies and includes an account of Brown's expenses and receipts.
Creator
New York (State). Auditor General
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.