Joseph Howell
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Regarding Barn's lamentations for suffering for the guilty conterfeiters
08/08/1787 Letterbook CopyRefers to Mr. Pierce's absence in Virginia; forwards Barn's letter. Expresses commiseration with Barns that he should suffer for the guilty but most heartily wishes that latter might be found and made …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding attendance of Doctor Bronson at trial for altered certificates
06/20/1787 LetterbookEncloses a few lines from Doctor Bronson which Swan is to read, seal and deliver. Asks that Swan urge the necessity of Bronson being at the [trial]. Hopes he can be there as Howell says he know …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding accounts of General John Stark, father of Caleb Stark
05/15/1787 Letterbook CopyCannot comply with Stark's request, since there is an error in the settlement of his father, General John Stark's accounts of the sum of $732. Asks that Stark come to the office, which he notes will …
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Pay and clothing due Colonel Humphreys' Regiment; pay does not cover money advanced
05/03/1787 Letterbook CopyPay and clothing due Colonel Humphreys' Regiment raised in Connecticut. Muster roll of Captain Throop's company is imperfect in respect to Joseph Hill and Benjamin Tooley. The officer who paid these …
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On the handling and forwarding of letters and other accounts
05/27/1787 Letterbook CopyRequests assistance from Swan in the handling and forwarding of letters. Present situation on part of Mrs. Howell will not admit of any determination when Joseph Howell will return. Wishes to be …
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Mrs. Howell health; counterfeit trial
06/13/1787 Letterbook CopyMrs. Howell is getting better. Physician wants her moved to country. Recommended air of Long Island. Trial for counterfeiter draws near.
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Mr. Pierce's request regarding Doctor Bond
08/02/1787 Letterbook CopyMr. Pierce says Doctor Bond has requested attention to claim of Doctor David Gould, who is charged with 2400 pounds. Information is sent for Williams' government.
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Money for the Continental bounties
05/14/1787 Letterbook CopyHowell informs widow of Colonel Durkee that Captain Durkee received the certificates for pay retained from the Colonel. There are charges which bring the Colonel greatly indebted to the United States …
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Money charged by Captain Montgomery
04/05/1787 Letterbook CopyMentions stoppages which were made because recipient received monies from Colonel Grier for the raising of Parker's company.
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Major Fenner's business and other accounting matters
06/03/1787 Letterbook CopyIs glad that Major Fenner's business is near completed. Relative to Mr. Pierce, asks that Swan forward Major Eccleston receipts as soon as possible. Discusses certification of papers lodged with Mr. …
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Major Eccleston; Mr. Lord Butler; General Greene's payments
06/07/1787 Letterbook CopyMentions Major Eccleston's business. Asks that Swan not wait for Howell's return but grant what may appear right with regard to Mr. Lord Butler. Mentions money paid by General Greene to the officers …
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Locating rolls of Colonel Swift's Regiment for 1776
07/10/1787 Letterbook CopyCannot find the rolls of Colonel Swift's Regiment in 1776 among the papers of Jonathan Turnbull, paymaster general in northern department.
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Lieutenant Boyd's Pay
02/19/1787 Author's Letterbook CopyHowell assures Benstead that Lieutenant Boyd seems to have received all the pay that was due him and indeed is charged with the sum of $60 paid him by Colonel Walter Stewart.
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Joseph Howell sends a circular letter to the loan officers of ten states
10/16/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell sends a continuation of the register of certificates to the loan officers of Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Delaware, Virginia, South …
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Joseph Howell sends a circular letter to the loan officers of each state
11/29/1787 LetterbookIn order to complete a return identifying all veterans entitled to land, Howell requests that the states furnish him with returns from the Invalids Regiment, Hazen's Regiment, Armand's Legion, Lee's …
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Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with William Williams
12/27/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell informs Colonel Williams that he cannot yet state the account against the estate of General De Haas.
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Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with William Williams
10/25/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell discusses the accounts of clothing charged against Colonels De Haas and Williams.
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Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with William Grayson
10/18/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell informs William Grayson that, by act of Congress, the claims of deceased men Captain James Davis, Ensign John Sorrell, Ensign Thomas Sorrell, and Ensign John Farrell are foreclosed.
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Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with the Treasurer of New Jersey
10/10/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell discusses with James Mott the persistence of errors in the return of original registers and in the certificates issued subsequently.
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Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with the Secretary at War
11/20/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell informs the Secretary at War that it is not in his power to pay Colonel Jackson's detachment for travel expenses.
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Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with the Secretary at War
11/17/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell informs Henry Knox that Captain Cook must return the issued certificates before the Secretary's request can be granted.
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Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with the Secretary at War
10/18/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell reports on unliquidated claims to the Secretary at War, Henry Knox.
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Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with the Board of Treasury
10/18/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell reports on unliquidated claims to the Board of Treasury.
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Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with Simon Fishbaugh
11/22/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell forwards to Simon Fishbaugh a copy of a receipt issued on the account of Lieutenant Peter Weiser. The receipt is dated 10 August 1787 and signed by Benjamin Weiser.
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Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with Peter Le Barbieuduplessis
11/22/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell informs Peter Le Barbieuduplessis that the service claims of Hugh Bradley cannot be substantiated by his records.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
