Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with John Pierce
Document 1787Joseph Howell informs John Pierce of correspondence received during his absence from the office. Howell relays that Mr. Neufville has received money from Mr. Russell.
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New York Nov 12th 1787
Dear Sir
On Saturday last I received a letter for you from Neufville informing that he has received about 28.000 dollars of the money left in the hands of Mr Russell. Mr Russell wrote to Mr Neufville but did not date his letters it is supposed he is somewhere in Geogia but what particular part Mr Neufville is not able to learn the letter I laid before the Board of Treasury as son as they have done with them I will have them copied and transmit them to you - In my former letters I forgot to mention that Mr Flint has resigned, he has left one large chest of papers with us - Major Hashell is appointed in his room, no complaint yet appointed.
I am Sir Yo
J Howell Jr
Jno Pierce Esquire
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