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Jonathan Nicholson discusses business of the Comptroller's Office with Joseph Howell
10/25/1787 LetterbookJohn Nicholson discusses the claim of Doctor Joseph Fenton with Joseph Howell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Jon Nicholson discusses business of the Comptroller's Office with Joseph Howell
12/10/1787 LetterbookJohn Nicholson forward papers concerning the account of Colonel Wood to Joseph Howell. His wife is vulnerable and family in distress. Whatever pension may be coming would relieve them.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Jon Nicholson discusses business of the Comptroller's Office with Joe Howell
08/24/1787 Letterbook CopyJohn Nicholson writes to Joseph Howell about settling the accounts of Enoch Morgan, formerly of the Pennsylvania Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
John Richardson discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
10/17/1787 LetterbookJohn Richards discusses settlements for himself and Captains Lawrence and Helms with Joseph Howell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
John Richardson discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
10/10/1787 LetterbookJohn Richardson presents land claims for himself and Captains Lawrence and Helms to Joseph Howell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
John Pierce discusses letter from Mr. Clay
12/11/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell forwards a letter from Mr. Clay to John Pierce.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
John Pierce discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
11/26/1787 LetterbookJohn Pierce informs Joseph Howell that he plans on leaving Richmond by 20 December. Therefore, Pierce request that Howell stop forwarding mail by 14 December.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
John Pierce discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
11/19/1787 LetterbookJohn Pierce discusses with Howell various charges against Carrington and Edmonds.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
John Pierce discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
11/19/1787 LetterbookJohn Pierce informs Joseph Howell that a trunk full of Andrew Dunscomb's papers will arrive on the sloop Adventure. Captain has the key.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
John Pierce discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
11/12/1787 LetterbookJohn Pierce encloses to Joseph Howell papers respecting Major Fauntleroy's pay and Doctor Trezvannt's claim.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
John Pierce discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
10/24/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell updates John Pierce on the accounts of Colonel Temple, Major Carrington, Mr. Hackley, and Captain Edmunds.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
John P. De Haas discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
12/12/1787 LetterbookJ.P. De Haas asks for Joseph Howell's assistance in reconciling an outstanding account with Colonel Williams.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Jeremiah Wadsworth discusses pay and accounting with Joseph Howell
09/04/1787 LetterbookJeremiah Wadsworth informs Joseph Howell that he has received receipts from Major Painter's widow that will entitle her to a certificate for half-pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
James Mott discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
12/07/1787 LetterbookJames Mott replies to Joseph Howell's request for a return on the officers and privates of the Invalid Regiment, Hazen's Regiment, Armand's Legion, Lee's Legion, and the Corps of Sappers and Miners.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Issues regarding assorted accounts
03/23/1787 Recipient's Letterbook CopyDunscomb informs Howell of the issues regarding many of the assorted accounts which he is currently attempting to resolve.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Irregularities in the Account of Martin Roberts
03/09/1787 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Hodgdon of various irregularities related to the account of Martin Roberts and requests documentation related to Roberts' account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Irregularities in accounts
01/24/1787 Letterbook CopyThe Commissioner of Army Accounts discusses with Dunscomb the accounts of Col. Harrison, Col. Cropper, John Trotter, John Reasoner, and John McDowell, each of which have irregularities that must be …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Irregularities in account
01/03/1787 Autograph Draft Document SignedThe Commissioner of Army Accounts informs Dunscomb of irregularities in his account and requests that all documentation be sent to him forthwith.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Invoice Received from Major Fauntleroy
12/21/1787 Autograph Draft LetterPierce confirms receipt of the invoice of Major Fauntleroy which he received from the United States and from which the appropriate sum should be deducted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Insurgents in Massachusetts
02/12/1787 Author's Letterbook CopyKnox describes for Gov. Randolph the success of the military engagement against the insurgents in Massachusetts. (Shays' Rebellion)
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Instructions to the Superintendant of Indian Affairs.
02/13/1787 Printed or published documentKnox's printed instructions for the Superintendant of Indian Affairs with additional handwritten notations.
William Irvine Papers- No image
Instructions to the Governor of Territory of United States Northwest of Ohio River relative to an Indian Treaty in the Northern Department
1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSt. Clair is instructed to examine temper of Indian Tribes in Northern Indian Department. If hostile, and if treaty is required, hold a general one with all the tribes, in conjunction with …
Printed Versions 
Instructions to the Commissioners for negotiating with the tribes of Indians in the Southern Department.
10/26/1787 Copy of Signed DocumentCongress reports to the commissioners of Indian Affairs that hostilities have commenced between the state of North Carolina and the Cherokee Nation, and the state of Georgia and the Creek Nation, with …
Andrew Pickens Papers
Instructions to Governors of the Northwest Territory
10/26/1787 Copy of documentInstructions to Governor to pursue treaty with Indians in Northern territory if tribes are perceived as hostile. Peace primary objective, but acquisition of Indian lands was encouraged.
Berthrong Collection- No image
Instructions Regarding Government Warrants for Funds to Pay for Troops' Subsistence, Salaries, & Clothing
05/05/1787 Letter SignedKnox mentions that the pay office has informed him of 2 sums for pay and subsistence for which no warrants have been granted by Knox. These sums $300 and $160 respectively. Therefore asks that …
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
