Joseph Howell
1132 documents

Entitlements to land and request for list
11/12/1788 Letterbook CopyRequests that Howell furnish names, time paid for and sums received in certificates of Mr. John White by the Maryland Artillery Companies.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Enclosed Sundry Acts of General Assembly
11/03/1788 Autograph Letter SignedDiscussed settlement of accounts in Connecticut, repayment of army, and faults in current system.
Bill Warren Collection
Enclosed Letter Offers Clarification
07/25/1788 LetterbookHoped enclosed letter would provide clarification on the "mystery" of Dunscomb's letter from the previous day.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Enclosed certificates
07/17/1788 Letterbook CopyEncloses certificates in favor of Martin Wheeler, Henry Stover, Jacob Snyder, and Robert Wright.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Depreciation accounts of Connecticut Line
10/14/1788 Letterbook CopyDepreciation accounts of Connecticut Line for services before 1 January 1780.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Congratulations and request for job
09/04/1788 Letterbook CopyCongratulations 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
01/23/1788 Autograph Letter SignedWolcott 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 charges in the Pay Office books
07/28/1788 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses 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
1788 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts concerning depreciation and the delivery of certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Colonel Lee's accounts
09/15/1788 Letterbook CopySuggests 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
11/03/1788 Letterbook CopyDoctor 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
07/20/1788 Letterbook CopyClothing received at York Virginia. Has accounted with Virginia in final settlement.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Claims for settlement
04/18/1788 Author's Letterbook CopyFrom 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)
Claim of Eleanor Montgomery
08/28/1788 Letterbook CopyEleanor Montgomery is not on the list of pensioners in Pennsylvania. Half pay is granted to widows and children of non commissioned officer only in the Federal Army whose husbands were killed or died …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Certification of army pay accounts
04/11/1788 Author's Letterbook CopyFrom the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses the certification of army pay accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Certificate for Captain White
10/25/1788 Letterbook CopyAsks to render favor to Captain Simon White who bears the letter. Requests certificate for Captain White. Condolences on the loss of Mr. Pierce.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Thacher's deposition
10/26/1788 Letterbook CopyPresents Captain Thacher's deposition. Hopes this is sufficient to justify issuing certificate; asks for interest on the balance.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Thacher's account
12/1788 Letterbook CopyAsks that if the enclosed vouchers are not sufficient, please advise how to complete testimony of Howell's office.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Thacher's account
12/26/1788 Letterbook CopyThacher expresses disappointment that his accounts cannot be settled.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Thacher's account
12/11/1788 Letterbook CopyLists the allowances for two battalions raised by General Assembly of Connecticut to serve in Northern Army. Thacher commanded a company in Colonel Herman Swift's Regiment. Notes that Thacher must …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Taleaferro's account
12/12/1788 Letterbook CopyRegarding Captain Taleaferro's account, notes a certificate signed by Benjamin Harrison Jr. as Deputy Paymaster General. Certify to Mr. Hopkins that the notes for Taleaferro's pay may be received.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Power's claim
09/1788 Letterbook CopyDiscusses Captain Power's claim against Henly.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Jones's account
04/21/1788 Author's Letterbook CopyFrom the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Captain Jones's widow discusses the statement of Captain Jones's …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Dyson's account
10/10/1788 Letterbook CopyEncloses Captain Dyson's accounts and inquires as to what manner his accounts will be settled.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Balance not stopped from Lieutenant Abel Morris
10/30/1788 Letterbook CopyBalance not stopped from Lieutenant Abel Morris and depreciation hath not been settled.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
