Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
1757 documents
Regarding settlement of deHaas' account
Notes that there is not a sufficient number of members to form a congress. Laments that deHaas' late father's inattention to his own interest as well as the public. Accounts referred to the Board of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding settlement of army surgeon's account
From the letter book of the assistant commissioner of army accounts, Joseph Howell. Discusses the settlement of an army surgeon's account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding settlement of accounts
Asks if Congress will pass an act for settling deHaas' accounts. Was obliged to pay Mr. Williams and believes this was wrong.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding request for job
Congress did not see fit to hire any more clerks.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding possession of printed register of certificates
Regarding possession of printed register of certificates, Ewing says that this is not the case.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding pensions for Eleazer Hudson and Jonathan Herron
Eligible for pensions are Eleazer Hudson in Holmer's Company, 1st Connecticut Regiment and Jonathan Herron, who served in Richards' Company, 1st Regiment. Both contracted disabilities.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding payment of a debt and the deposit of a note
From the letter book of the assistant commissioner of army accounts, Joseph Howell. Discusses payment of a debt and the deposit of a note.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding pay of Major Dunlap
Discusses memorandum from Major Dunlap regarding pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding money intended as a gift
From the letter book of the assistant commissioner of army accounts, Joseph Howell. Discusses an amount of money intended as a gift to an individual.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding John Marshall accounts
Encloses copies of accounts settled with Colonel Wood as well as receipts. If Howell cannot close account, Marshall will be indebted and Congress will retain warrant for lands.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding John Henry Ebert's entitlement to land
Regarding John Henry Ebert's entitlement to land. He was discharged from Hazen's Regiment. There is only a Henry Abert on the books. Asks that Howell investigate if this is same person.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Jeremiah Trexter accounts
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses an account, the state of public securities, and a …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding issue of certificates and possibility of fraud
Reports on his examination of certificates. Suggests there may be some fraud committed somewhere based on evidence showing a duplicate on file.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Gibbon's claim and status of Brevet
Has been at a loss since death of Mr. Pierce as to where to apply for claim. Discusses the issue of whether his Brevet was resigned. Refers to letter from General Washington.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding General Smallwood account
Discusses General Smallwood's pay and subsistence. Mr. Pierce is dying.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding forged certificate
From the letter book of the assistant commissioner of army accounts, Joseph Howell. Discusses a forged certificate (probably for pay).
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding erroneous certificates
Certificates for pay of privates of Second Pennsylvania Regiment delivered to Messrs. Bowen and Beatty have been erroneous.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Colonel Stewart's pay
Encloses certificate and receipt for Colonel W. Stewart's pay
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding claim of John Henry Ebert
Regarding claim of John Henry Ebert, it appears that he is the same person as Henry Abert and is the person entitled to the land.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Captain Peter Withington of 12th Pennsylvania Regiment
Asks for examination of rolls of 12th Pennsylvania Regiment and inform whether Captain Peter Withington is mustered dead or discontinued on the rolls.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Army Accounts
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses deposit of Mr. Pierce's money in the bank and muster rolls …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding accounts, Mr. White's family, and forgery
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses accounts, Mr. White's family, and a forged certificate.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding a pension for Edward Whelan
Whelan could not expect a pension were he to apply. The Act of Congress requires residence in the state from which it is drawn.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding a pension for Edward Whelan
Regarding a pension for Edward Whelan. He was a Sergeant in Colonel John Patton's Regiment and is afflicted with sickness. He is recommended for compensation for his loss of health during service for …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Recommendation for Mr. John Wright for employment
Recommends John Wright for position as accountant.
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