Joseph Howell
2157 documents

Pay advance to officers and non commissioned officers of Captain Burbeck's company
01/26/1790 Document SignedPay advance to officers and non commissioned officers of Captain Burbeck's company
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Pay advance to officers and non commissioned officers
01/26/1790 Document SignedTransmittal of a month's pay to each officers and non commissioned officers previous to their leaving Springfield.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Order to Pay R. Welsh
05/08/1790 Autograph Letter SignedBalance due Robert Welsh, Howell orders his payment by Knox despite accusation that Welsh stole 102 barrels of powder.
Carded Records (Compiled Military Service Records), Volunteer Organizations: Post-Revolutionary War Period, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M905)
On the petition of Doctor Hosmer
06/11/1790 Autograph LetterThe Commissioner of Army Accounts writes the War Secretary on the petition of Doctor Timothy Hosmer of Connecticut.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
On the account of James Warren
05/06/1790 Autograph Letter SignedResponds to Eveleigh's request for information on the account of James Warren, stating that his accounts are closed in the books of the office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Muster Rolls of Late Virginia Line
03/02/1790 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedWrites the War Secretary that he has examined the muster rolls of the late Virginia Line, along with the accounts of the state of Virginia for depreciation granted to the troops. Proceeds to list …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Moses Hazen's Ongoing Dispute Regarding Disbursements
01/08/1790 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedGeneral Moses Hazen demands payment for the enlistment of men into the Army.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Location of capital; Alexander McGillivray and Creek Chiefs' visit to New York
07/17/1790 Typed DocumentMr. Finney begs Harmar to accept thanks. Is pleased that Captain Beatty has nearly accomplished his business. Was acquainted with Major Jackson as a clever fellow, but his recent conduct leaves his …
Printed Versions 
Letter to the Secretary of War
01/26/1790 Autograph Letter SignedInforms the Secretary of War that the principal objection to closing the account of Col. Crane arises on the expenditure of the monies received by him in 1777 for recruiting services. States that he …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Auditors Office
05/10/1790 Autograph Letter SignedThe Commissioner of Army Accounts responds to the Auditors Office at the Treasury Department, concerning an act of Congress and regimental surgeons.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
03/10/1790 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Broadhead that he, Broadhead, is mistaken regarding Capt. Patterson receiving certificates intended for Broadhead. In fact, Broadhead owes the U.S. so that amount was deducted from the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
02/25/1790 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the subject of individual state accounts and certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
02/01/1790 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedThe Commissioner of Army Accounts writes a brief letter to the General Board of Commissioners; mentions army officers and soldiers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Laws of Delaware Related to Recruiting
03/08/1790 Autograph Letter SignedHowell requests an extract of the laws of Delaware related to recruiting for the Continental Army.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Information on William Mason
03/08/1790 Autograph Letter SignedInforms the Secretary of War that he has examined the books as requested and found that William Mason - a soldier formerly belonging to the Virginia Line - was imprisoned at the surrender of Charles …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Information on Lieutenant Armstrong
03/08/1790 Autograph Letter SignedAgreeable to Hamilton's request, Howell informs him that Lt. Samuel Armstrong, Paymaster to the 8th Massachusetts Regiment, received the monies for the four months pay of the Regiment in the month of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Howell discusses the account of Colonel Crane with Knox
01/26/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses account of Colonel Crane.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Examined accounts
03/02/1790 Autograph Letter SignedAgreeable to the Secretary at War's request, the Commissioner of Army Accounts has examined the accounts of soldiers under the command of Col. Jackson at Yorktown.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Examined account of Lt. Col. Carleton
03/18/1790 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedAgreeable to the War Secretary's request, Howell has examined the account and petition of Lt. Col. Samuel Carleton.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Encloses receipts
04/27/1790 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses a copy of the receipts given by Samuel Beach to the late Commissioner of Army Accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Enclosed settled account
01/14/1790 Contemporary Copy of LetterEncloses a captain's settled account with John Yeates, the late Paymaster of the Delaware Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Enclosed return of each regiment
01/09/1790 Autograph Letter SignedJoseph Howell encloses a descriptive return of each regiment with a receipt to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts John Avery, who is asked to sign.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
