Absence of the Secretary of War.
Document 1794After discussing allowances that extend to remittances of money from the War Department, Howell notes that the Secretary of War has set out to the eastward and is expected to be absent for over two months.
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plication thereof agreeably to the enclosed pay roll— It is necessary to remark in your Muster rolls the different companies to which recruits belong that have or may join your command— I have received your letter covering your receipt for expenses of transporting a recruiting party to Albany, as there is a considerable deficiency of vouchers I have made a statement of the whole and inclose for you to attest it.— If you will point out the mistake you apprehended in your last settlement, I will enquire into the matter.
I am Sir &c
Joseph Howell
P.S. Before you detach any of your men you will pay them in full and take their receipts.
Capt. Cornelius R. Selden
New York:
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
After discussing allowances that extend to remittances of money from the War Department, Howell notes that the Secretary of War has set out to the eastward and is expected to be absent for over two months.
Date
08/15/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1794081521255
Page start
262
Notable persons
Edward Carrington
Joseph Howell
Notable locations
Richmond, Virginia
Accountant's Office