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Employment of additional clerks
03/13/1788 Author's Letterbook CopyFrom the letter book of the assistant commissioner of army accounts, Joseph Howell. Requests forwarding of muster and pay rolls and the employment of additional clerks
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E. Haskell discusses army accounts with John Pierce
01/05/1788 LetterbookE. Haskell asks John Pierce a question regarding implementation of Congressional resolution, 26 February 1778.
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Dyson's account
10/11/1788 Letterbook CopyAnswers Contee's query regarding Dyson's accounts. Here he is referred to as Lieutenant.
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Duties assigned Board of Commissioners
10/20/1788 Letterbook CopyRegarding duties assigned Board of Commissioners, by Act of Congress they cannot enter on their duties until accounts are received by the district commissioners.
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Dispute between Colonel Williams and De Haas over accounts
08/11/1788 Letterbook CopyReferences dispute between de Haas and Williams. Notes that Colonel Williams is owed money by estate of de Haas' father.
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Discharged men of American Regiment
12/11/1788 Letterbook CopyRefers to enclosure of return of sundry discharged men of American Regiment showing the several balances due them.
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Depreciation accounts of Connecticut Line
10/14/1788 Letterbook CopyDepreciation accounts of Connecticut Line for services before 1 January 1780.
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Depreciation accounts of Connecticut
10/22/1788 Letterbook CopyHas begun examination of depreciation accounts of Connecticut and finds them as correct as expected.
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De Haas's petition regarding father's account
03/17/1788 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 De Haas's petition regarding his father's account and …
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Continuation of registers
11/01/1788 Letterbook CopySends a further continuation of registers, issued by late commissioner. Cannot send printed register without direction of Board of Treasury.
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Continuation of register of certificates
11/01/1788 Letterbook CopyEncloses continuation of register of certificates issued by John Pierce.
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Continuation of register of certificates
10/01/1788 Letterbook CopyContinuation of register of certificates issued by John Pierce.
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Connecticut accounts for depreciation of pay
10/09/1788 Letterbook CopyDiscusses Connecticut accounts for depreciation of pay. Howell has a number of questions related to receipts and on what principles the charges are formed.
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Congratulations and request for job
09/04/1788 Letterbook CopyCongratulations to Howell on his appointment. Asks for a position as a clerk.
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Commutation of Captain James Ewing
09/23/1788 Letterbook CopyRegarding commutation of Captain James Ewing, asks for copy of act of assembly which provides for them without any expense to the United States. Laments White's health. Compliments to Kite.
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Colonel Wood accounts
07/02/1788 Letterbook CopyEncloses information regarding Colonel Wood's accounts.
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Colonel Lee's accounts
09/15/1788 Letterbook CopySuggests there is mistake regarding clothing charged to Lee. Accounts of his legion were settled by Mr. Dunscomb. Presumes Dunscomb made offer to deduct it from their arrears.
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Colonel Dunlap's memorandum
11/03/1788 Letterbook CopyDoctor Johnson asks if Howell will answer Colonel Dunlap's memorandum by the first stage, direct to the care of Major J. Nicholas.
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Clothing received and settlement with Virginia
07/20/1788 Letterbook CopyClothing received at York Virginia. Has accounted with Virginia in final settlement.
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Claims withdrawn
07/26/1788 Letterbook CopyBecause it is impossible to obtain liquidation, claim withdrawn from accountant. Claims are too general in nature and United States did not have a party in appraisement.
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Claims for settlement
04/18/1788 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 claims for settlement.
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Claims cannot be admitted
07/25/1788 Letterbook CopyClaims are of such a general nature that they cannot be admitted.
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Claim of Sergeant Daniel Graig
05/19/1788 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 claim of Sergeant Daniel Graig for the pay due to him.
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Claim of Eleanor Montgomery
08/28/1788 Letterbook CopyEleanor Montgomery is not on the list of pensioners in Pennsylvania. Half pay is granted to widows and children of non commissioned officer only in the Federal Army whose husbands were killed or died …
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Claim of Eleanor Montgomery
08/26/1788 Letterbook CopyEleanor Montgomery claim for half pay. Asks for a speedy answer as the poor woman is in distress and has several children to maintain
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