Joseph Howell
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Clerks to handle counterfeit certificates
01/18/1785 LetterCited in Pierce to Howell, 03/29/1785. Joseph Howell sends to John Pierce a letter informing him of the two clerks recently hired to handle business related to counterfeit certificates.
Papers of William Livingston, MICROFILM
Certificates of depreciation
05/10/1785 Letterbook CopyRegarding certificates of depreciation relative to the officer of Moylan's Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Certificates issued by Colonel Hodgdon; suspect is confined for debt
03/05/1785 LetterRefers to certificates issued by Colonel Hodgdon. Suspect is confined for debt in New York gaol [jail]. Congress has ordered several departments to be at New York.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Certificate signed by Mr. Pierce payable to James Gilbert
05/24/1785 Letterbook CopyCertificate is included with letter.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Certificate saying that James McLean has not received payment
11/30/1785 Letterbook CopyCertifies that Lieutenant James McLean of Corps of Invalids has not received the commutation of five years half pay in lieu of half pay during life granted officers of late army of United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Certificate of Mr. Nourse; nothing further of Colonel Nicola's business at the Treasur
11/28/1785 Letterbook CopyEncloses written certificate of Mr. Nourse. Nourse says that Howell is not authorized to pay a receipt in favor of the Commonwealth. Has heard nothing further of Colonel Nicola's business at the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Case of Lieutenant Trueman and other pay related issues
12/22/1785 Letterbook CopyMentions case of Lieutenant Trueman. Board of Treasury is not at present in a situation to pay the Southern Army for arrears. Notes that officers may receive certificates in lieu of money. Mentions …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Stout, Mr. Milligan, receipts, request for house to rent
05/21/1785 Letterbook CopyCaptain Stout going to Mr. Milligan's department. Discusses receipts for pay of department. Mentions travel plans of Mr. Pierce; removal of office. Asks for a house; cannot afford a heavy rent. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Olivie's charges and other settlement matters
12/14/1785 LetterDiscusses charges of Captain Olivie; advises caution without proper vouchers. Letter to sister was presented by Mr. Moore. Encloses letter from Mr. White of a private nature. Has written Mr. Dunscomb …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Gifford's application for arrearages
08/31/1785 Letterbook CopyCaptain Gifford made application to have all arrearages of his pay granted, but he was found to have been a deserter. Therefore, he is not entitled to any settlement.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Affidavit respecting the discharge of Charles Rees
05/17/1785 Letterbook CopySends affidavit taken by Howell and Mr. Phelan respecting the discharge of Charles Rees.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Accounts of troops in Colonel Henry Lee's Legion
01/28/1785 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the settlement of accounts of troops in Colonel Henry Lee's Legion.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Accounts of subsistence of officers of German Regiment
03/12/1785 Letterbook CopyEncloses accounts of subsistence of officers of German Regiment. Mr. Green will return following day. Mentions sending papers to him. Asks if Jack Hamilton has received chest of papers and whether …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Accounts of German Regiment and Captain Gaither
02/07/1785 LetterDiscusses various pay issues regarding the German Regiment. Discusses the accounts of Captain Gaither.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Accounts of Colonel Trumbull
04/09/1785 Letterbook CopyHas examined the accounts of Colonel Trumbull and finds that General Patterson (then Colonel) received sundry sums of money for pay of his regiment in 1776. Abstracts do not specify amount of pay due …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Accounts and certificates for pay of officers in Lee's Legion
01/25/1785 LetterDiscusses accounts and certificates for pay of officers in Lee's Legion
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Account settlement
02/12/1785 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses the settlement of Morris' father's account for service in the army during the Revolutionary War.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Account of monies advanced while a prisoner
03/07/1785 Letterbook CopyHas not heard from recipient. Expected a few lines. Issues an account of monies advanced while a prisoner.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Account of Lieutenant Nathaniel Lawrence of North Carolina Line
03/16/1785 Letterbook CopyJackson sends copy of account of Lieutenant Nathaniel Lawrence of North Carolina Line, settled at the Treasury. Also sends account of sundries received by Officers of North Carolina Line from the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Account of General Hazen's Regiment
09/21/1785 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Chinn that there are considerable sums of money charged to his account for the pay of General Moses Hazen's Regiment that are unaccounted for.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
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03/12/1785 Cited letter or documentcite only. Cited in Richmond to Howell, 04/01/1785
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03/07/1785 Cited letter or documentcite only. Cited in Reid to Howell, 03/31/1785.
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