Joseph Howell
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Remaining List of Officers Charged
Notification that the letter enclosed a copy of the remaining list of officers found on the books of the Paymaster General's Office. The previous incomplete list was transmitted by White in care of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)registers; accounts; certificates of final settlements;
Called on Captain Bunner with the discharge of Charles Kees. Kees commanded the German Regiment discharged at Wyoming Pennsylvania. Most of their times expired in 1779 while General Sullivan was on …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Registers for certificates to sundries of New Jersey Line
Encloses copy of registers. Believes that those noted as "transferred to Jersey Brigade" were of the Line of New Jersey as Colonel Spencer's Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding unsettled accounts
Captain Paulent has frequently called about Pierce's absence for an account left at West Point. Has searched among the unsettled accounts, and in papers of General Hazen left at Treasury, but cannot …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the settling of accounts of officers who were prisoners
Regarding the settling of accounts of officers who were prisoners: discusses a principle of allowing depreciation of pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the receipt of certificates; changing names of states; lottery tickets
Discussion on the receipt of certificates. Mr. Pierce to arrive soon. Would be best to erase the word Pennsylvania and insert that of Maryland. Mr. Betts not yet gone to Maryland. Lottery ticket came …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the pay of Joseph Jones, 2nd New York Regiment
Connolly opens by noting that the unfortunate has always claimed his attention. Regarding the pay of Joseph Jones, 2nd New York Regiment, he is sick and unable to travel to New York. As Agent for New …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding settlement of accounts of Captain Andrew Walker
Discusses why he cannot comply with request in granting a certificate. Asks that Walker travel to New York to settle the matter.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding settlement of accounts
Discusses Colonel Richardson's pay in 1776. Major Lloyd has not yet settled account. There was no Captain Hughes listed in the regiment. Mentions that the printers are entering a complaint; they are …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Resolve of Congress in favor of late Colonel John Lawrence
Encloses Resolve of Congress in favor of late Colonel John Lawrence; charges against the officers of South Carolina Line for pay and subsistence.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding request for audit of pay
Mr. Pierce wishes to close accounts of the Army as soon as possible. Therefore, requests that Wigton come to New York as soon as possible. Should bring all papers and vouchers necessary to complete …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding receipt of certificates and employment of additional clerks
Acknowledges receipt of certificates and employment of additional clerks in the office due to the press of business.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding punishment of forger of pay certificates
Cited in Thompson to Howell, 01/23/1785. Discusses the case of and the punishment of a forger of pay certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding musters of Colonel Moylan's Regiment and the case of John Carrol
Provides information relating to muster of John Carroll and when he appeared on pay rolls. Muster of Moylan's Regiment is imperfect. Supposes that Carroll was mustered in fall of 1778.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding methods used by a forger to alter certificates of pay
Discusses the methods used by a forger to alter certificates of pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding claims of General Officers of Virginia Line
Applied to Mr. Charleton for information on the General Officers of Virginia line. Discusses General Weedon's claims, the matter of his captivity, and death of General Woodford, who preceded Weedon.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding certificates, charges and pay
Mentions that the certificates of Colonel Pickering are not canceled in his office. A discussion on the matter of certificates. Notes that Mr. Denning has exhibited a charge against Hand for clothing …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding certificates of final settlements
Certificates of final settlements were issued by John Pierce, commissioner for settling accounts of late army of United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding certificates made in the name of the commonwealth
If Nicola wishes have certificate made in the Commonwealth, get Mr. Nicholson to corroborate what Howell has expressed.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding certificates issued to Captain Jonathan Dayton of the Jersey Line
Certificates issued to Captain Jonathan Dayton of the Jersey Line were not included in the returns.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding certificates and estimates, Pennsylvania Line
Encloses estimate of certificates issued by J. Pierce, paymaster general, and James Milligan, comptroller. Mentions that the estimate for General Hazen's Regiment and those that follow, is not as …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Captain Elholm's claims
Howell disputes Elholm's claim as a Lieutenant, stating that the musters in Count Pulakie's Legion show him to be a Cornet. Elhorn had been a prisoner.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding accounts; forged certificates and counterfeiting
Discusses musters of German Regiment. Struggles to keep up with work. Mentions the problem of forged certificates presented and counterfeiting.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Receipts for salaries and the moving of papers
Encloses receipts of gentlemen in office for salaries. Discusses moving of papers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Receipt of the books of Captain Bird
Received the books of Captain Bird. Money is ready for Howell; order must be drawn by Mr. John Pierce, pay master general.
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