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Case of Lieutenant Stevenson and George Moxley's pay
Asks that Dunscomb mention to Pierce the case of Lieutenant Stevenson and the matter of issuing commutation without proof of his being deranged. Encloses certificates for George Moxley's pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Watts' account; Mr. Pierce's good health
Has seen the papers necessary to the entering of Captain Watts' account. Mrs. Pierce reports that Mr. Pierce is in good health despite the fatigues of the journey; Howell is happy to hear this. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Robb claim
Power informs Howell of the claim of Captain Robb to a year's pay and depreciation and requests Howell to transmit any information that may be helpful in settling Robb's account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Captain Mackay and his status as a prisoner of war
Cannot find Captain Mackay among the returns of prisoners filed in the office. Says that Mackay must consider himself among those forgotten or not classified as a prisoner and he should consider …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Caleb Swann discusses Pay Office business with Joseph Howell
Caleb Swan discusses pay office business with Joseph Howell. Swan mentions attending to the North Carolina muster rolls and the accounts of Alex Grayson and General James Irvine.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Caleb Swann discusses Pay Office business with Joseph Howell
Caleb Swan informs Joseph Howell that certificates for Willet's Regiment have come to hand and a letter from Mr. Nicholson has also arrived.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Business with Mr. Fenner; Generals Huntington and Putnam; widow of Major Painter
Has finished up business with Mr. Fenner. Sends copy of Mr. Pierce's letter. Matters relating to General Huntington and General Putnam will rest until Howell's arrival. Mentions Jeremiah Wadsworth on …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Business of Expenditures Continues
Pierce explains why it will take him longer than expected to attend to the business assigned to him. He is trying to understand the various vouchers and expenditures related to the stores. He also …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Board of Treasury complied with Howell's request that Swan join him
Board of Treasury has complied with Howell's request that Swan join him. Captain Gill's account will be forwarded by Mr. Swan.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Board of Treasury
The Commissioner of Army Accounts informs Joseph Howell, Accountant at the Pay Office, that he has written the Board of Treasury in favor of him.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Bayard's back pay
Bayard requests assistance in obtaining his back pay which, except for a small sum owed the Comptroller's office, is justly due him.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Balances of Revolutionary War soldiers
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts regarding soldiers' balances throughout the early years of the Revolutionary War.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Attention to Letter from John Sullivan about Activity on Ohio and Tennessee
Discusses a congressional resolution and New Orleans treaty. Refers to concern of local inhabitants about closing the Mississippi River. Requests opinion on enclosed letter from John Sullivan, as to …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes CollectionAttempts to Procure Food & Payment for Troops, with Limited Funds
Knox sends Wadsworth two orders, one for $1500 for rations and the other to defray the expences for the line. Further advances for the troops are necessary but cannot be sent until the troops on the …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAssessing the Pay of Harmar's Regiment
Tells Beatty that the best way to asses the pay Colonel Harmar's regiment is to settle the balance of the entire Corps thereby ascertaining the balance for each individual
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Arrangement for Powder Cask Contract
Informs Knox that he has yet to meet with a cooper to determine the price of constructing powder casks. The returns for February have been sent.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.Army Accounts
Howell requests an answer from the auditor or comptroller of Rhode Island on the enclosed accounts, but as he doesn't know that person, he sent the letter to several people with the hopes they would …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Appointment for Howell; request for Swan; Doctor Bard Middleton claims
Mentions that he asked the Board of Treasury to give Howell an appointment. Asks that Howell prevail on the Boards to let Caleb Swan join Pierce. Doctor Bard Middleton claims pay but cannot make it …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Application of half pay in case of widow of Major Elisha Painter
Major Elisha Painter was in Colonel Baldwin's Regiment of artificers. He held other ranks in Continental Army. He died at New Haven Connecticut in January 1781 and his widow applies to the state of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Application for Receipts
In accordance with a request by John Pierce, Wolcott is requesting that Huntington transmit to him copies of regimental agents' receipts so that settlements can be completed.
Gratz Collection of AutographsAndrew Dunscomb discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
Andrew Dunscomb asks Joseph Howell to check the accounts of Mr. Dart for monies owed to him.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Andrew Dunscomb discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
Andrew Dunscomb discusses the account of John Clines with Joseph Howell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)An Ordinance for the Government of the Teritory of the United States, North-West of the River Ohio
Land rights of decedents of property owners in the territory north-west of the Ohio River. Outlines duties of governor, commissioner, election of assembly, civil and religious liberty.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
