North Carolina, Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782

What is in This Collection?

The collection includes images of State Treasurer Revolutionary War Pay Vouchers issued in lieu of cash for military service or supplies furnished. The records are arranged alphabetically covering the years 1779-1782 and was acquired from the North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh. Vouchers that were redeemed have holes punched through the center of the document. Most vouchers include name, certificate number and amount due. It may also include the date and place it was issued. The collection is part of the Office of State Comptroller and Office of State Treasurer Military Papers - Revolutionary War Army Accounts, 1780-1795. MARS id 13.30(Series)

From the years 1776 to 1783, approximately 36,000 men from North Carolina served in the American Revolution. Men between the ages of 16 and 60 may have served during the war in either the Continental Army, State Line Troops, or local militia mustered to help the Continental Troops.

Vouchers rather than cash payments were issued to soldiers for military service performed. Soldiers then presented vouchers for payment received in either cash, food or other goods. Payment was made only after an auditor had validated the claim and an oath was created to verify the claim.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Revolutionary Pay Voucher

Collection Content

Sample Images

• North Carolina, Revolutionary War Pay Voucher Examples
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  1784 Pay Voucher

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  1782 Pay Voucher

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  1781 Pay Voucher