Joseph Howell
1132 documents
Regarding settlement of accounts
Asks if Congress will pass an act for settling deHaas' accounts. Was obliged to pay Mr. Williams and believes this was wrong.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding possession of printed register of certificates
Regarding possession of printed register of certificates, Ewing says that this is not the case.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding pensions for Eleazer Hudson and Jonathan Herron
Eligible for pensions are Eleazer Hudson in Holmer's Company, 1st Connecticut Regiment and Jonathan Herron, who served in Richards' Company, 1st Regiment. Both contracted disabilities.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding money intended as a gift
From the letter book of the assistant commissioner of army accounts, Joseph Howell. Discusses an amount of money intended as a gift to an individual.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding John Henry Ebert's entitlement to land
Regarding John Henry Ebert's entitlement to land. He was discharged from Hazen's Regiment. There is only a Henry Abert on the books. Asks that Howell investigate if this is same person.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Gibbon's claim and status of Brevet
Has been at a loss since death of Mr. Pierce as to where to apply for claim. Discusses the issue of whether his Brevet was resigned. Refers to letter from General Washington.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding forged certificate
From the letter book of the assistant commissioner of army accounts, Joseph Howell. Discusses a forged certificate (probably for pay).
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding erroneous certificates
Certificates for pay of privates of Second Pennsylvania Regiment delivered to Messrs. Bowen and Beatty have been erroneous.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Colonel Stewart's pay
Encloses certificate and receipt for Colonel W. Stewart's pay
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Captain Peter Withington of 12th Pennsylvania Regiment
Asks for examination of rolls of 12th Pennsylvania Regiment and inform whether Captain Peter Withington is mustered dead or discontinued on the rolls.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Army Accounts
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses deposit of Mr. Pierce's money in the bank and muster rolls …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding accounts, Mr. White's family, and forgery
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses accounts, Mr. White's family, and a forged certificate.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding a pension for Edward Whelan
Whelan could not expect a pension were he to apply. The Act of Congress requires residence in the state from which it is drawn.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Recommendation for Mr. John Wright for employment
Recommends John Wright for position as accountant.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Receipt of warrant
Mentions that he thought he had acknowledged receipt of warrant. Says he wrote Mr. Pierce on subject; is surprised it has not come to hand.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Petition of Major General Spencer
The Secretary of the Board of Treasury transmits the petition of Major General Joseph Spencer, on the subject of accounts with the United States
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Pension for Prince Negroe
Prince Negroe enlisted into the Continental Service in 1777, belonging to the Second Connecticut Regiment. He lost an eye and was rendered infirm. Asks that he be given a pension.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Payment of Private John Betters
Sent discharge and certificate of service for Private John Betters of the 3rd Regiment Massachusetts Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay to Collins
Has paid to Collins for drawing out the Regiment
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay of William Code [Codis]
Asks for assistance in procuring pay for William Code of Maryland, who is too sickly and lame to go to New York.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay of 2d Massachusetts Regiment
Discusses books and vouchers respecting pay of 2d Massachusetts Regiment by Caleb Swan.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)New Certificate for Payment
Apologizes for the trouble he causes Howell by enclosing a certificate that should be made out to King. Also included the letter from the Treasurer in which he notes problems with Howell's previously …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Muster rolls of Virginia Line
Muster rolls of Virginia Line forwarded.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mr. Storer's accounts
Is flanked in every quarter by old papers of the old regiment. Mr. Storer, likely in arrears at $200 will not be able to pay until his brig arrives from West Indies in fall.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Memorial from Colonel Antony Walter White
Transmits memorial from Colonel Antony Walter White respecting advance made to him during late war.
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