Joseph Howell
1132 documents

Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
03/03/1789 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts regarding the examination of an account belonging to Colonel Crane's branch of artillery
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Letter Citation
12/07/1789 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only Cited in McComb to Howell, 12/23/1789.
Citations 
Information on Bounties Due
03/04/1789 Autograph Letter SignedDiscussed details of bounties and method of payment.
Bill Warren Collection
Final settlement certificates
01/29/1789 Autograph Letter SignedWrites the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the subject of final settlement certificates and the accounts of various officers - and whether or not they are entitled to depreciation on their pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Expresses Gratitude for Federal Gazette and Support for the President
08/31/1789 Autograph Letter SignedThanks him for sending the Federal Gazette, and requests future copies. Wishes to address the President on behalf of their regiment to voice their support and respect.
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Enclosed List of Errors in Printed Register
05/06/1789 LetterbookRequest to amend errors to Register of Certificates issued by John Pierce.
Claims Sent (Letterbook) by the Massachusetts Loan Office, Jun1, 1785-Aug 14, 1791. (RG53) (M925, Roll 4)
Discussing the depreciation of the Delaware Regiment's pay and claiming certificates of pay
12/30/1789 Autograph Letter SignedMcComb thanks Howell for sending him the letter which contained sundry papers noting the depreciation of the pay of the Delaware regiment. He put the papers before the Delaware General Assembly, but …
RG 1315, Auditor of Accounts
Certificates respecting Mr. Clarkson, postmaster to the Army
01/14/1789 Letterbook CopyThe bearer has called on the author with some certificates respecting Mr. Clarkson, postmaster to the Army under the Marquis de la Fayette. All he know about the business is that Mr. Clarkson was …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Action depending between Colonel Mathias Ogden, First [New] Jersey Regiment and Polhemus
01/01/1789 Letterbook CopyAction depending between Colonel Mathias Ogden, First [New] Jersey Regiment and Polhemus. Asks for certified copy of account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Accounts of Major Carlisle and Captain Gilbert
01/02/1789 Letterbook CopyDiscusses orders of Major Carlisle and Captain Gilbert.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Accounts of General Hazen
12/29/1789 Contemporary Copy of LetterNotes that the accounts of General Moses Hazen are lodged in the office for the purpose of placing them in the proper channel for a final settlement of them. Howell is writing Eveleigh of the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Aaron Swetland Receipt
01/06/1789 Letterbook CopyEncloses Aaron Swetland's receipt, agreeably to request.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
[Untitled]
12/06/1789 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only Cited in Howell to Beatty, 01/02/1790.
Citations 
[Copy] List of Soldiers
12/07/1789 Autograph Letter SignedList of soldiers assembled from documents available. Many documents stolen during Battle of Camden. New list was assembled with assistance from officers.
Executive Papers
Terms of Pay Petition
01/27/1790 Autograph Letter SignedA petition on behalf of Captain Woelpper, who feels he is due further monies from settlement by Mr. Clarkson, late auditor of the Army. Enclosure included.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Settling accounts of Colonel Pope and Captain McKennan
02/04/1790 Autograph Letter SignedMcComb letter encloses accounts, including Colonel Popes amount, with sundry remarks as well. It also encloses Captain McKennans account for enlistment and bounties for fifteen men.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Settlement of Accounts
05/11/1790 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests that Howell give him information relative to the settlement of accounts of persons similary circumstanced with those whose names are in the enclosed petition.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Sergeant Mattison's Will and Payment
04/26/1790 Document SignedLieutenant William Rice relates matter of Sergeant Mattison's will to the Paymaster General, Joseph Howell. He will forward the will to Howell. Rice is executor of estate. Refers to Dunlap receiving …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Requests information on Massachusetts Paymaster
03/08/1790 Autograph Letter SignedRequests information on when Samuel Armstrong - Paymaster to the 8th Massachusetts Regiment - received the monies upon which a balance remains due from him.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Requests information on Colonel Ely
05/04/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts pertaining to the compensation to Colonel John Ely of the 2nd Connecticut Regiment, particularly how long he received pay as a colonel in the Continental …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request to forward amount of each State Line
02/02/1790 Autograph Letter SignedInforms the Commissioner of Army Accounts that Colonel Duer wishes that he forward the amount of each State Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request to Examine Accounts
03/13/1790 Autograph Letter SignedRequests that Howell examine the accounts of the state of Connecticut in order to find whether there are any charges by that state against Capt. John Stevens, a hostage during the War at the Cedars.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Request to be informed when Samuel Armstrong, Paymaster to Eighth Massachusetts Regiment received monies
03/08/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton asks that Howell inform him when Samuel Armstrong, Paymaster to Eighth Massachusetts Regiment received monies upon which a balance remains due from him.
Printed Versions 
Request for Information on the Account of Captain Olie
03/26/1790 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for information regarding the account of Captain Henry Olie which Sweir passed on to Howell.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request for account information
04/20/1790 Autograph Letter SignedWrites that Major Togg has requested information on the account of Jonathan Farren, soldier in the 2nd New Hampshire Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
