Joseph Howell
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Public debts of Col. Alden
Joseph Howell writes Oliver Patridge, administrator of Colonel Ichabad Alden's estate. Informs Patridge that Colonel Alden owes the public considerable sums. Requests that Patridge account for …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Payment to Moylan's Dragoons
Mentions the subject of Moylan's Dragoons. The state adopted the whole of that Regiment and settled with them, both for depreciation and pay. Discusses arrival of Mr. Pierce and Hamilton's papers;
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay Settlements for Continental Regiments
Settlement of several regiment's accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay of the officers and men
Discusses various issues relating to the pay of the officers and men, in particular those in Colonel Henry Lee's Legion.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Newspaper advertisements regarding Act of Congress limiting claims of army
Was not Mr. Pierce's intention to publish the Act of Congress limiting the claims of the Army in every newspaper. Asks that Edes not promise any recompense to printers in his states.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Musters of the Second Regiment
Having examined the musters of the Second Regiment, Samuel Woods was mustered furloughed and returned deserted.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Muster roll of Captain Shott's Corps
Encloses muster roll of Captain Shott's Corps.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mr. Pierce's absence and groundless and scandalous charges against General Nicola
Mr. Pierce has been some time from the office on a visit to his friends and is not expected until Christmas. Says that he is sorry, and is sensible that prosecution commenced against Nicola is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Money, final settlements and certificates of depreciation
Cannot divine what Mr. Dunscomb wants by the officers of Moylan's Regiment, who received the Certificates of Depreciation.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Money from M.J.; compliments to Beatty
Expresses good wishes; mentions Beatty.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Militia and Levies of New York; accounts of Doctor Henry Brewster
Refers to accounts of Militia and Levies of New York. Mentions accounts of Doctor Henry Brewster, who was held in captivity. Encloses list of men of New York quota in Colonel Lee's Legion.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Men of the Jersey line and invalid regiment settlements
Wishes Dunscomb had sent a copy of the registers for Jersey Line. Fears other will not be accepted by Treasurer of New Jersey. Furnishes return of sundry men of Invalids Regiment of Virginia, whose …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Memorial of Captain Wyley and Captain Jordan for commutation
Refers to Captain Stong and the memorial of Captain Wyley and Captain Jordan for commutation with a resolve of congress.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Meeting at Philadelphia or New York to settle accounts; Colonel Morris' account
Inquires as to whether it would be best to meet at Philadelphia or New York to settle accounts. Encloses copy of Colonel Morris' account, settled at Treasury. His commission as Lieutenant Colonel is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Maryland prisoners
Has compared to return of the Maryland prisoners with Treasury Books and those of pay office and encloses accounts of monies advanced. Lists the prisoners.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Letter from Mr. Kean sufficient to lay before Congress
Delivered copy of Pierce's letter from Kean to Mr. Pinckney. The latter indicated this would be sufficient to lay before congress. The business of Howell's office does not require Pierce's presence, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Fraud in certificates
Sends amount issued in certificates. Referring to the fraud, wishes to get at the root of this great evil, but much fears it cannot be accomplished. Asks to continue laudable inquiry.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Forward the registers, as time is short
Mentions the opening of Dunscomb's office. Printers go on rapidly with the registers. Asks that Duncomb forward registers immediately.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Forgery of pay certificates; officer's claim for commutation pay.
Discusses the forgery of pay certificates presented in Howell's office and an officer's claim for commutation pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Examination of Books of Pay Office
Has examined the Books of the Pay Office; no charges found against Captain Robert Patton. Appears by books of auditors of Army that he settled his accounts for recruiting. Edward Evans of 6th Regiment …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Examination of an Officer's Claim
Letter book of the Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts, Joseph Howell. Discusses the examination of the claim of Captain Pierre Ayott
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Examination of accounts of Invalid Regiment
Regarding accounts of Invalid Regiment, found that Anderson received a certificate of Colonel Nicola. One was for pay, another for clothing. Mentions deficiencies in pay. Requests that Anderson …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Correspondence; progress of the printers
Mr. White has sent $1500. Printers still go on rapidly. Mr. Childs says his business will be completed in the time contracted for. Mentions the registers of the Virginia Line. Makes mention of some …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Confusion Surrounding Certificates at Comptroller General's Office
Howell refers to a letter from Ward asking for either the cancellation or examination of certain certificates issued to Mr. Warner by the Comptroller General's office. No certificates of this …
Joseph Ward CollectionCommutation has not been received
Mr. Pierce's whereabouts uncertain, encloses on his behalf, a certificate that commutation has not been received. If McLean wishes to accept half pay, send certificate given by Mr. Carleton to the …
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