Joseph Howell
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Request for pay for Captain James Wilson
12/06/1776 Author's Letterbook CopyThe author examines the request for pay for Captain James Wilson and, after a thorough examination of the records, finds the request unwarranted. Indeed, Wilson may have been given more pay than was …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Returns for the 1st and 3rd Cavalry Regiments
09/28/1784 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosed are the returns for the 1st and 3rd Cavalry Regiments, but Major Hopkins' pay and Commutation has been settled with the 4th Regiment. Also enclosed are the fees allowed by the Assembly for …
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Pay of Pennsylvania Continental Army Regiments
01/08/1784 Cited letter or documentCited in Fowler to Howell 05/25/1784. Settlement of accounts of officers and soldiers in the Pennsylvannia line regiments
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Letter Citation
06/14/1784 Cited letter or documentCited in Boreman to Howell 07/09/1784. Appears to have concerned accounts due from Mr. Reed to Mr. Howell
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Closing of accounts
09/21/1784 Author's Letterbook CopyThe author rejects the recipient's contention that he is only to be responsible for the accounts of his State. The Commissioner of Army Accounts requires the recipient to close all the accounts rather …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Charges against three Officers in Colonel Spee's Legion
10/05/1784 Author's Letterbook CopyDue to the press of business, the author has neglected to send the charges against three Officers in Colonel Spee's Legion that must be advanced to the credit of the State of Pennsylvania.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Certification of receipt of funds
04/15/1784 Autograph Letter SignedCertification of receipt of funds paid for "retained rations"
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
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12/23/1784 Cited letter or documentCited in Livingston to Howell, 01/16/1785. Cover letter with certificates for the army regiments of the New Jersey Line.
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12/18/1784 Cited letter or documentCITATION Only. Cited in Reid to Howell, 02/09/1785.
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To certify Pierce's issuing of certificates for settling accounts
06/22/1785 Letterbook CopyCertifies that certificates of final settlement were issued by John Pierce, pay master general, and commissions for settling the amounts of the late army of United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Settlement of the Accounts of the Late Line of Pennsylvania
06/03/1785 Letterbook CopyHowell discusses the settlements of the accounts of the late line of Pennsylvania which has been carried to the credit of that State in the books of the Paymaster General. He refers specifically to …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Settlement of Lieutenant William Thompson
08/15/1785 Letterbook CopyDiscusses settlement of Lieutenant William Thompson. No record found showing that he made settlement with Pennsylvania. Made settlement with Mr. Johnston, auditor of accounts, in 1781.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Salaries and the arrival of Mr. Pierce
05/30/1785 Letterbook CopyEncloses duplicate receipts of the men in the office for their salaries. Learns of Mr. Pierce on Sunday. Need a large room for the office.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Roth's Pay as a soldier of infantry and sundry pay matters
04/18/1785 Letterbook CopyBelieves that Roth is entitled to pay at a higher station. No Treasury Board formed; Mr. Gervais has resigned. Differs on the matter of Captain Armstrong and Doctor Irvine's certificates. Details the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Rolls of Rawling's Regiment; account of Captain Harwood
03/09/1785 Letterbook CopyRolls of Rawling's Regiment were taken by Mr. Dunscomb with those of Virginia Line. Mentions account of Captain Harwood and recruiting service;
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Returns of officers of Pennsylvania Line
11/08/1785 Letterbook CopyEncloses returns of officers of Pennsylvania Line. Mentions charges against prisoners. Remarks that the greater part of officers deranged in 1778 have received their supernumerary pay. Encloses …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Return of sundry men of the invalids regiment
06/10/1785 Letterbook CopyReturn of sundry men of the invalids regiment of Virginia quota.
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Return of sundry men of the invalids regiment
06/10/1785 Letterbook CopyReturn of sundry men of the invalids regiment of the Virginia quota who have had their accounts settled at Philadelphia.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Return of muster and pay rolls
03/02/1785 Autograph Letter SignedJoseph Howell sends Capt. Isaac Hubbel a return of muster and pay rolls for Colonel Lamb's Regiment of Artillery.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Return of certificates issued for pay, subsistence and aide de camp
05/10/1785 Letterbook CopySent Mr. Mott a return of certificates issued for pay, subsistence and aide de camp.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request to forward letter to Major Coxe
08/31/1785 Letterbook CopyRequests that Collins forward enclosed letter to Major Coxe.
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Request for names and ranks of persons eligible for compensation; on the matter of War Department certificates
03/18/1785 Letterbook CopyJoseph Howell sends to John White a letter requesting names and ranks of persons eligible for compensation and suggests the adoption of state programs whereby War Department certificates maybe …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for appointment and certificate from principal in office regarding sums paid
12/29/1785 Letterbook CopyRequests that Bray produce his appointment and a certificate from the principal in office regarding what sums were paid.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
