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Account of Captain Luke Broadhead
Account of Captain Luke Broadhead has been settled.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Writing in the absence of Mr. Howell; report on sundry accounts; status of Mrs. Howell
Swan is writing in absence of Joseph Howell, who is apparently at Philadelphia attending to his dangerously sick wife. He reports on numerous accounts, inlcluding Mr. Alexander, Mr. Neufville, and Mr. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Whether there is money due
Patten mentions that the Board of Treasury is to report what should be allowed for settling accounts for his company. Asks to be informed if there is anything due.
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)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)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)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)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 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)Securities received
Joseph King has written to Patten concerning securities that he received for his men.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request to be allowed bounty paid
Henry Hilgen of Hazen's Regiment at Lancaster asks that he be allowed the bounty he paid for them.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for service to a Mr. McKay, a stranger in New York
Laments that Howell has not responded to letter from Bayard. Mr. McKay, son of old Colonel who died at Trenton at the beginning of the War and Bayard's brother in law is the bearer of the letter. A …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for explanation regarding mistake in settlement
Mrs. Durkee claims there was a mistake made in the settlement made by Captain Benjamin Durkee in closing accounts of Colonel John Durkee, her late husband. Asks for explanation.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for documentation on Christian Kuhn
Christian Kuhn of Don Hier's troop. Claims to be of Pennsylvania quota, but is not on Nicholson's list. Asks if Howell has any authentic document of states to which the men of corps belonged.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for copy of pay roll for Captain Jonathan Thatcher
Requests pay roll for Captain Jonathan Thatcher of Colonel Swifts's Regiment, in the Northern Army, year 1776.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for copy account of Major Edmund Hyrne
Is directed by Comptroller to request that Pierce forward an official copy of account that Major Edmund Hyrne, aide de camp to General Greene lodged in Pierce's office of sundry advances to officers …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for Colonel Baylor's accounts
Requests Colonel Baylor's papers respecting his accounts to be sent by next post. Pierce arrived in Richmond in perfect health this evening.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding where to apply for gratuity of 1779
Regarding where to apply for gratuity of 1779, Captain James McLean indicated that Howell was to person who could see McDougall righted therein. Asks that Howell examine books and furnish McDougall …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
