Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
1757 documents
Warrants to be received
Informs Joseph Howell that he will receive the warrants drawn in favor of Captain John Watts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Warrants drawn in favor of Captain John Watts
Sends warrants drawn in favor of Captain John Watts and which are now paid by Pierce. Will also sent the accounts of the Corps, settled by Pierce and borrowed from the War Office.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Various accounting matters
Informs Neufville that Robert James of Charleston recently ran into him with several thousand dollars that Pierce was for. Also tells Neufville that he will be departing for New York soon, and to send …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Uncertainty as to whether Mr. Swan should come on now
Is uncertain whether Swan should come on now as he has been so long delayed. Will think of it and write to Treasury again. Has written Mr. Osgood and if he thinks best he may come on. Is sorry that …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Trial of counterfeiter; Mr. Pierce
Mentions the trial of the counterfeiter. Doctor Bronson is in town; may be necessary for him to provide evidence. No immediate need for Howell to be in attendance, except that Mr. Pierce wants Swan to …
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)Treasurer's order for pay stopped; request for certificates
Encloses Treasurer's order for pay stopped for the society from sundry officers. Asks that Howell send certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Treasurer of New Jersey writes to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
James Mott notifies John Pierce of errors found in the return of the officers and soldiers of the Jersey Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Thomas O'Hara discusses stores and accounting with Joseph Howell
Thomas O'Hara discusses the money due to Capt. Zebulon Pike with Joseph Howell. O'Hara also notes that he will testify before a New York Grand Jury regarding a case of counterfeited certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Surprised over large account
Bayard is surprised that there is a large account against him. In order to have it speedily settled and closed has put under cover to Pierce an answer to the matter, with such information that will …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Sundry accounts; Mr. Pierce; Mrs. Howell illness
Mentions sundry accounts. Mr. Pierce is in Virginia and Howell is in Philadelphia visiting Mrs. Howell, who is sick.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Sums of public monies
Informs Nathan Allen that he has found William Alexander and Thomas Commander Russell to be in possession of a large sum of public monies. Alexander was quartermaster at Hillsborough during the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)specie due Maryland Levies.
Refers to specie due Maryland Levies. The abstract was made out with much accuracy and was a work of labor. Left the balances to be struck on the provision that accounts would be revised by Mr. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Source of pay for Miles and Attlee's regiments and Captain John Murray's company
Nicholson asks Howell if he can ascertain the source of the pay for Miles and Attlee's regiments, and particularly Capt. John Murray's company, for August, September, and October 1776.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settling of accounts
The Commissioner of Army Accounts asks Joseph King to come to New York to personally settle his accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement with Mr. Burnside; money owed to public
Discusses settlement with Mr. James Burnside for what was retained by Power as an officer in army. His receipt will be sufficient. Power does not owe a farthing to the public in the recruiting service …
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 White's account
Notifies Henry Baker that White's settlement with him mistakenly indicated that the US owed him $80. Details of Baker's account are provided.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of Major Erkuries Beatty account
Beatty has sent copies of receipts for payments to Colonel Harmer's Regiment so that his account can be settled promptly.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of Lieutenant Peter Weiser account
Discusses settlement of Lieutenant Peter Weiser account. Power of attorney and certificates left in Howell's office.
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)Settlement for Mrs. Reese, widow of Captain Jonathan Reese
Mrs. Reese, widow of Captain Jonathan Reese expects a settlement. Captain Reese was in Colonel Wood's Regiment, which was in Canada in 1776.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement for cattle taken
Outlines the procedures for Mr. Greenfield to settle the matter of the two cattle which were taken for the use of the public in 1777.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Service of Captain Couper
Discusses the account of Capt. Leonard Couper and confirms that he received $200 in the years 1784-85 which should be charged to his pension.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Securities received
Joseph King has written to Patten concerning securities that he received for his men.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
