Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
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Settlement of account
03/14/1788 Author's Letterbook CopyFrom the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses a settlement (of an account?) that apparently needed the …
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Settlement of 2d Massachusetts Regiment accounts; Mr. Pierce's death
08/08/1788 Letterbook CopySpecie received by Howell for pay of 2d Massachusetts Regiment accounts should be settled at Howell's office and what balance remains should be refunded in same coin. Caleb Swan has offered his …
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Samuel Miles discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
01/04/1788 LetterbookSamuel Mills requests that Joseph Howell provide him with confirmation that prisoners were paid and promoted while in captivity.
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Return of men of Maryland Artillery
12/30/1788 Letterbook CopyEncloses a return of the non commissioned officers and privates of the Maryland Artillery.
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Return of hospital department
09/15/1788 Letterbook CopyThe return of the hospital department for 1782 deranges Doctor Draper.
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Respecting salary
09/10/1788 Letterbook CopyAsks that letter respecting salary be forwarded to Mr. Burrall.
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Resignation of Captain Gibbon
02/20/1788 LetterbookLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts regarding the resignation of Captain Gibbon.
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Request to send letters to Board of Treasury
07/10/1788 Letterbook CopyRequests that Howell send Dunscomb certain letters to Board of Treasury
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Request of information on Prince Negroe
11/21/1788 Letterbook CopyHowell for information on Prince Negroe, to include his assigned Regiment, his commander, when he was sent home, whether he joined the Invalid Regiment.
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Request for warrant in favor of John Bennet of Colonel Sheldon's Regiment
07/18/1788 Letterbook CopyRequest warrant in favor of John Burnett.
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Request for settlement of certificates
07/18/1788 Typed letterRequest for settlement of certificates for John Harry Martin and others whose certificates remain with the accountant.
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Request for Settlement Denied, Papers Returned
10/20/1788 LetterbookExamined several returns of the Virginia line, none mentioned Dr. Brownley. Records also show he never applied to Dunscomb for settlement of his accounts. Act of Congress forbids retroactive …
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Request for receipt and bill
07/07/1788 Letterbook CopyRequests that Howell send receipt and send a bill, both relating to Mr. Pierce.
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Request for payment by Oliver Hanchett
07/12/1788 Letterbook CopyHanchett was a Captain in Colonel Wyllis's Regiment in 1775. He marched with his company from Roxbury Massachusetts to Quebec under Colonel Arnold. In storming the city he was taken prisoner on 31 …
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Request for compensation
12/29/1788 Letterbook CopyDehuff discusses settlement of his accounts. He informs Howell that he was a prisoner and requests the same compensation that others were entitled to. He also makes claims for his recruiting, and …
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Request for compensation
09/12/1788 Letterbook CopyIs in hopes of obtaining compensation for the many hours of pain and anguish from wound received at Lake Champlain, 1776 while acting as Captain in Continental Army in Colonel Swift's Regiment under …
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Request for certificates
08/29/1788 Letterbook CopyCongress having given Howell position as commissioner of army accounts, requests blank final settlement certificates.
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Request for assistance
09/11/1788 Letterbook CopyAsks if anything can be done and says to consider the settlement of the account. Must pay Colonel Williams his balance.
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Request for action
11/21/1788 Letterbook CopyAsks that Wolcott forward enclosed as soon as possible.
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Report on the Motion of Mr. Tucker in behalf of William Mason
08/30/1788 Letterbook CopyReport on the motion of Mr. Tucker in behalf of William Mason of Virginia Line. Howell is of opinion that Mason has no further claims.
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Report on Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Parnell's Claims
06/05/1788 Author's Letterbook CopyFrom the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses the investigation into the petition of the late Lieutenant …
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Register of Certificates issued by John Pierce
10/21/1788 Letterbook CopyEncloses continuation of Register of Certificates issued by John Pierce, late commissioner Army Accounts.
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Register of Certificates
10/20/1788 Letterbook CopyRegarding register of Certificates issued by late commissioner of Army Accounts, encloses a continuation of the register.
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Regarding whether officer received money
05/05/1788 Author's Letterbook CopyFrom the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Request for information regarding monies supposedly received by an …
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Regarding warrants; Mr. Pierce's health
06/09/1788 Letterbook CopyMr. Pierce is indisposed and absent from the city and is under necessity of retiring from all business. Encloses warrants.
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