Joseph Howell
2157 documents

Absence of the Secretary of War.
08/15/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyAfter discussing allowances that extend to remittances of money from the War Department, Howell notes that the Secretary of War has set out to the eastward and is expected to be absent for over two …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
[No.41] Account Information
10/31/1794 Autograph Letter SignedCapt. Howe's muster and pay rolls received, noted inadmissible expenses. Howell enclosed account of Doctor VanDyke to be paid by Craig.
James Robertson Papers
[No.200] Receipt of Rolls
07/05/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMuster and pay rolls received from Craig. Documents will be examined and passed to credit of Craig. Box of papers from Hodgdon received.
James Robertson Papers
[No. 44] Accountant Office Policy
09/19/1794 Autograph Letter SignedReceipts rolls for troops in upper Ohio area arrived. Summarized office policy on returning receipts and that Colonel Butler still stands charged.
James Robertson Papers
[No. 38] Enclosed Account
10/15/1794 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed account of David Fero, orders to pay Fero from accounts in Craig's possession. List of notes sent via Samuel Fisher for the payment of troops by Craig or Col. Thomas Butler.
James Robertson Papers
[No. 37] Enclosed Money Due Troops
10/15/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMuster and pay rolls received, to be examined and passed to Craig's credit. Fisher to deliver money due troops at Fort Fayette. Pay due Heth, Howe, and Thomas Butler's detachments enclosed.
James Robertson Papers
[No. 201] Delivery of Accounts
07/12/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMentges ordered to deliver charges/accounts to Craig for which he is to be held accountable. Howell requested receipts.
James Robertson Papers
[Account Current with the State of Virginia for Pay and Subsistance of the Militia Called Into Service in the Yeear 1793 for the Protections of the Western Frontier]
05/08/1794 Document SignedDetailed accounts for costs associated with the militia.
Auditor Public Accounts #196, Frontier Defense
[Absract of Rations due the Militia of Virginia]
05/08/1794 Document SignedDetailed accounts of rations due specific companies.
Auditor Public Accounts #196, Frontier Defense
Withhold Pay Pending Further Orders
03/25/1795 Letter SignedHowell discusses the pay of an officer/soldier [name illegible] that should be withheld pending further examination. The paymaster of the troops wll be ordered to withhold the pay until he receives …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
There is But One John Brown in the Regiment, Etc.
03/25/1795 Draft Letter SignedAfter examining the muster and accounts of Colonel Spencer's regiment, Howell concludes that there is but one John Brown in the regiment. He asks Dayton to provide lodging for his son when the time …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
The Pay of Sedam & Recruits
01/13/1795 Draft Document SignedNicholas Fish has been remitted a sum to be transmitted to Sedam, being the pay of himself and his recruits through December 1794. The money should be disbursed according to the enclosed payroll.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
The Pay of John Boss
02/20/1795 Letter SignedThe Treasurer has remitted to the Supervisor at Providence a sum to be transmitted to John Boss, being his pay as Superintendent of Fortifications at New Port.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
The Pay of David Hale & Recruits
01/29/1795 Letter SignedThe Treasurer has remitted sums to Nathaniel Gorham, Supervisor of Massachusetts, being for the pay and subsistence of Lieutenant Hale and the pay of his recruits. Receipts must be collected and if a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
The Pay of Captain Frye & His Recruits
01/22/1795 Letter SignedThe Treasurer has remitted to Nathaniel Gorham a sum that will be transmitted to Captain Frye, being the balance of his pay from the date of his acceptance through December 1794. An additional sum …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
The Pay of Captain Bruff's Men
01/28/1795 Letter SignedThe Treasurer has been directed to remit to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, a sum to be transmitted to Bruff for the pay of the non-commissioned officers and privates in his Company. Receipts …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
The Pay of David Thompson & Recruits
02/05/1795 Letter SignedThe Treasurer has remitted to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, a sum to be transmitted to Ensign Thompson, being for his pay and the pay of his recruits. Receipts must be collected and if a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
The Establishment of Clerks of the Several Departments
02/02/1795 Letter fragmentHowell submits to Pickering, the new Secretary of War, the enclosed letter to the Committee of the House of Representatives appointed to inquire into the establishment of clerks of the several …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
The Correct Method for Completing a Muster Roll
02/13/1795 Letter SignedHowell instructs Captain Blackburn as to the correct method of completing his muster rolls. It is necessary to place the names of those present opposite each other in the column for that purpose.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
The Balance of Yelverton Peyton's Pay
02/05/1795 Letter SignedThe Treasurer has remitted a sum to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, being for the balance of Ensign Peyton's pay for which a receipt will be required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Suspending the Settlement of Miller's Accounts
03/28/1795 Letter SignedHowell informs Miller that his accounts for recruiting have been called into question. The settlement of his accounts will be suspended and warrants cancelled until these questions have been resolved.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Sundry Pay of Officers & Men
03/05/1795 Letter SignedThe Treasurer has remitted to Gorham sums to be used for the following; the pay of Captain William Eaton, Ensign Benjamin Rand, and the non-commissioned officers and privates under their command at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Sums Transmitted to Captain Bissell
01/25/1795 LetterThe Treasurer has remitted to John Chester, Supervisor of Connecticut, sums to be transmitted to Captain Russell Bissell for the following: the balance of pay and subsistence due Ensign Peter …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Sums Transmitted to Capt. Russell Bissell
01/23/1795 LetterThe Treasurer will remit to Chester sums to be transmitted to Captain Russell Bissell for the following: the balance of pay and subsistence due Ensign Peter Frothingham, the subsistence of Captain …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Sums Transmitted to Capt. Frederick Frye
01/22/1795 Letter SignedHowell discusses sums to be transmitted by Nathaniel Gorham to Captain Frederick Frye for the following: the balance of Frye's pay and subsistence, the pay of Frye's recruits, and the balance of pay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
