Joseph Howell
2157 documents
Certificate for Captain Patton
As requested, the author has enclosed a Certificate for the amount of one hundred eighty four dollars in favor of Captain Patton. This is the amount due him after the amount of sixteen dollars is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Application for commutation
Informs Nicholson that Lieutenant Weidman - late of the German Regiment and prisoner - has made application to the office for commutation.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account settlement for Captain Broadhead
Settlement of the account of Captain Luke Broadhead and the amount necessary to close his account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Account of Surgeon's Mate
Account of Doctor John Brownley with the United States, serving as Surgeon's Mate in the 4th Virginia Regiment during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account of Lieutenant Abel Morris
Lt. Abel Morris still owes the US $10[&] 26/90 which should be charged to his account of depreciation and a Certificate for this amount placed to the credit of the US.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Account of Colonel Dubois
Report of Colonel Dubois' account for his service in the Revolutionary War while commanding his regiment
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account of Captain Matthew Henderson
Captain Matthew Henderson's Account with the United States.(An "Office of Army Accounts" table showing the details of Henderson's account.)
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Account of Captain Joshua Williams
Settles the account of Captain Joshua Williams and a specie certificate issued to him for the amount due him.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Account of Captain John Jameson, former prisoner
Discusses in detail the account of Captain John Jameson who was taken prisoner for 21 months. Included is a receipt for $608[&]40/90 pay due Capt. Jameson but there is a question regarding whether it …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Account Information
The recipient's accounts cannot be accepted. He has short credited both Colonel Nagle and Colonel Morris the sum of $630 between them so he needs to return the Certificate granted to him to the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Trial for passing altered certificate postponed
Trial for passing altered certificate postponed until July 1788. Mr. Pierce requested that Howell inform Bronson, as his evidence is of much importance in the getting a conviction. Is sorry for …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement on depreciation of Army pay
Howell tells Nicholson that he is asking for a settlement on the depreciation of his Army pay and acknowledges that it will probably take a Resolve of Congress for him to get what he is due. He is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of accounts
Settlement of account for certificates received of Mr. King will be necessary previous to Patten receiving any compensation. Howell doubts that Patten can be considered an agent as Mr. King has …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for settlement of account
Bayard is asked by Howell to settle his account because, as it now stands, he owes the US a considerable sum of money.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for Second Opinion on claim
Dr. Halling transmitted a certificate to Mr. Hardy, for the pay of a deranged soldier. Howell didn't feel it was within his authority to grant or reject the claim so he submitted it to Pierce for his …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for muster
Howell is organizing the papers in his office, particularly the Musters of Pay Rolls, so Nicholson is requested to send the muster which the Howell had previously given him on June 13,1785.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding time away from office and unfamiliarity with transactions
Expresses unhappiness at being away from office. Says he is an entire stranger to the documents necessary to be forwarded to Mr. Pierce because the transaction occurred in the Pay Office. Business …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the trial for passing of altered certificates
The trial of the person confined in Smith's jail has been postponed until July. Pierce cannot attend; therefore has requested that Howell be present a the time appointed. Asks about the date of the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the matter of bringing on Mr. Caleb Swan
Discusses matter of bringing on Caleb Swan. Argues that it would be a saving to the government. His salary was no additional expense to public. Is settling Colonel Harmar's Regiment; the most complex …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding soldier nursed by Mrs. Williams and widow of John Jones
Howell reports that after a full examination of returns, he cannot find the name of the soldier nursed by Mrs. Williams. Therefore, Howell cannot comply with request of issuing a certificate for the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Major Kirkpatrick request for settlement of accounts
Howell tells Nourse that Major Kirkpatrick has requested settlement of the accounts of nine soldiers but the orders do not meet the standards established by Mr. Pierce so Howell cannot comply with the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Doctor Bronson's attendance at trial on passing of altered certificate
Encloses continuation of registers to the loan officer of Virginia. Has written to Doctor Bronson. Fears that Bronson will not be able to attend trial. Cannot make use of his leg, which has been set …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Captain Moses White's request
Mr. Pierce is in Virginia. Is expected in September. Not in Howell's power to comply with request, but Pierce says monies should stand charged against White until certificates are produced and payment …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
