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De Haas's petition regarding father's account
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses De Haas's petition regarding his father's account and …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Credit Issued to U.S. by Merchants
Personal perspective on credit issued to U.S. gov't by contractors in lieu of payments. Requests information on location of troops in the west so contractors can supply them.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Contracts and Payment
Enclosed contract between U.S. government and Elliot and Williams. Noted contract did not specify method of payment.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Continuation of registers
Sends a further continuation of registers, issued by late commissioner. Cannot send printed register without direction of Board of Treasury.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Continuation of register of certificates
Encloses continuation of register of certificates issued by John Pierce.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Continuation of register of certificates
Continuation of register of certificates issued by John Pierce.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Connecticut accounts for depreciation of pay
Discusses Connecticut accounts for depreciation of pay. Howell has a number of questions related to receipts and on what principles the charges are formed.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Congressional resolution regarding military protection of the Cherokee
Congress instructs the Secretary of War to have a sufficient number of troops ready to protect the Cherokee and their hunting grounds, as a result of a peace agreement between the Cherokee Nation and …
Andrew Pickens PapersCongratulations and request for job
Congratulations to Howell on his appointment. Asks for a position as a clerk.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Concerning state settlements with the Army
Wolcott writes on Connecticut settlements with the officers of certain regiments, mentioning Colonel Sheldon and Colonel Lamb.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning Immediate Need for Money for the Dispatching and Clothing of Troops
Says that since he is informed that there is no congress planned for New York, he will remain in his present location, Boston, to conclude the "complex and important private business in which I am …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersConcerning charges in the Pay Office books
Discusses charges on the books of the Pay Office, relating to Major General Joseph Spencer and Peter Phillips.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning certificates and depreciation
Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts concerning depreciation and the delivery of certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Commutation of Captain James Ewing
Regarding commutation of Captain James Ewing, asks for copy of act of assembly which provides for them without any expense to the United States. Laments White's health. Compliments to Kite.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Colonel Wood accounts
Encloses information regarding Colonel Wood's accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Colonel Lee's accounts
Suggests there is mistake regarding clothing charged to Lee. Accounts of his legion were settled by Mr. Dunscomb. Presumes Dunscomb made offer to deduct it from their arrears.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Colonel Dunlap's memorandum
Doctor Johnson asks if Howell will answer Colonel Dunlap's memorandum by the first stage, direct to the care of Major J. Nicholas.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Clothing received and settlement with Virginia
Clothing received at York Virginia. Has accounted with Virginia in final settlement.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Clothing and Foreign Relations
W. Knox discussed military supply issues. Feared clothing would not be ready for troops by the contracted date. Knox not yet written to Col. Wadsworth for money to fund Pratt's march.
Misc. Collection 422, Collection 166Claims withdrawn
Because it is impossible to obtain liquidation, claim withdrawn from accountant. Claims are too general in nature and United States did not have a party in appraisement.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claims for settlement
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses claims for settlement.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
