Letterbook
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John Pierce discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
11/26/1787 LetterbookJohn Pierce informs Joseph Howell that he plans on leaving Richmond by 20 December. Therefore, Pierce request that Howell stop forwarding mail by 14 December.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
John Pierce discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
11/19/1787 LetterbookJohn Pierce discusses with Howell various charges against Carrington and Edmonds.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
John Pierce discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
11/19/1787 LetterbookJohn Pierce informs Joseph Howell that a trunk full of Andrew Dunscomb's papers will arrive on the sloop Adventure. Captain has the key.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
John Pierce discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
11/12/1787 LetterbookJohn Pierce encloses to Joseph Howell papers respecting Major Fauntleroy's pay and Doctor Trezvannt's claim.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
John Pierce discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
10/24/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell updates John Pierce on the accounts of Colonel Temple, Major Carrington, Mr. Hackley, and Captain Edmunds.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
John P. De Haas discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
12/12/1787 LetterbookJ.P. De Haas asks for Joseph Howell's assistance in reconciling an outstanding account with Colonel Williams.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Jeremiah Wadsworth discusses pay and accounting with Joseph Howell
09/04/1787 LetterbookJeremiah Wadsworth informs Joseph Howell that he has received receipts from Major Painter's widow that will entitle her to a certificate for half-pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
James Mott discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
12/07/1787 LetterbookJames Mott replies to Joseph Howell's request for a return on the officers and privates of the Invalid Regiment, Hazen's Regiment, Armand's Legion, Lee's Legion, and the Corps of Sappers and Miners.
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Information of Axe Delivery
03/12/1787 LetterbookPer Knox's instructions, Price contracted with Morrow for 128 new axes. Morrow has completed the work and is owed 61 pounds 5 shillings New York currency.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. - No image
Hiring a Cooper to Make Casks
03/20/1787 LetterbookPrice has found a cooper who is well recommended and will work at West Point on the following terms: pay to be either 5 pounds 10 shillings per month and half rations or 16 pence per casks and half …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. 
Henry Knox discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
11/20/1787 LetterbookThe Secretary at War directs Joseph Howell to settle the accounts of Colonel Jackson's Regiment and those of Captains Burbeck and Savage.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Georgia Line
09/04/1787 LetterbookLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts regarding the Georgia Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Forwarding of Ordnance and Stores Returns
05/04/1787 LetterbookForwards various ordnance and stores records, along with an account of stores sold to James Manon.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Forwarding of Ordnance & Stores Returns
08/13/1787 LetterbookForwards ordnance & stores returns, as well as inspection & muster rolls for the detachment of the "1st American Regiment" at West Point, from their dates of enlistment to July 31, 1787. Describes …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Firewood Contractor
07/14/1787 LetterbookForwards ordnance & stores returns, & notifies Knox of a certificate given to a contractor for providing and transporting wood used by the garrison the previous winter.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Extract of Return of Joseph Clay
09/13/1787 LetterbookExtract of return taken from an original made by Joseph Clay
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Expresses empathy for fatigue and anxiety on Howell's mind
06/02/1787 LetterbookExpresses empathy for fatigue and anxiety on Howell's mind. Has finished Major Fenner's business. Signed returns in behalf of paymaster general. Mentions General Knox.
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Estimate of Wood for Six Months
09/04/1787 LetterbookPrice encloses an estimate of the wood wanting for the garrison for six months, November 1787 to April 1788. Fifty of the non-commissioned officers and privates included in the estimate are from …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790. 
Enclosed paper lodged by Oliver Pollock
06/25/1787 LetterbookEncloses a copy of the paper lodged by Oliver Pollock with the Comptroller of the accounts of the United States and an extract taken by the receipts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Enclosed draft
09/22/1787 LetterbookEncloses a draft drawn by the Board of Treasury on the Loan Officer of Major Jonathan Cass's state.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Discussion of Iron, Stone Supply & Frigates
04/30/1787 LetterbookDiscusses pig iron available for frigates; also discusses availability of stone. Two vessels drifted down river and were damaged or destroyed near Fort Montgomery.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Discharging of troops
04/27/1787 LetterbookInforms Captain John Watts that Congress has discharged the troops of which Watt's corps are a part. Also tells Watts that the Secretary at War has drawn warrants in his favor.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Discharge of Benjamin Hoye
09/08/1787 LetterbookInforms the Secretary at War that he has given Benjamin Hoye his discharge, who served ten months.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Details of New Arms Cleaning Contract
04/02/1787 LetterbookDiscusses new contract struck with James Morrow for the cleaning of 1000 stand of arms.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Deming and Boyer discuss army accounts with Joseph Howell
12/15/1787 LetterbookJohn Deming and Peter Boyer forward a return of men considered to be the quota of Massachusetts to Joseph Howell. Howell had previously requested this return.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
