Report from Joseph Howell on his examination of account of Joseph Cranch
Document 1791Joseph Howell reports that in accordance with Knox's instructions, he has examined the account of Joseph Cranch for work done in the ordnance department. Howell notes that while he is unacquainted with the propriety of his charges, if they are agreeable to a contract, then Cranch is owed $600.32.
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Pay Office
Decemb 26. 1791
Sir,
Agreeably to your instruction of the 23 Inst. I have examined the account agt of Joseph Branch for work done in the Ordnance Department. I am entirely unacquainted with the propriety of his charges, but if they are agreeable to contract there is due him for this Invoice the sum of five hundred and fifteen dollar & thirty two Cents
I am Sir,
[signature: J Howell]
The Honble
The Secy at War
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Letter Signed
Description
Joseph Howell reports that in accordance with Knox's instructions, he has examined the account of Joseph Cranch for work done in the ordnance department. Howell notes that while he is unacquainted with the propriety of his charges, if they are agreeable to a contract, then Cranch is owed $600.32.
Date
12/26/1791
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Recipient
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Pay Office
Document number
1791122640201
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Joseph Howell
Joseph Cranch
Ordnance Department
Notable locations
Pay Office
War Office
Ordnance Department