Joseph Howell
1132 documents

Harmar's Receipts
11/01/1784 Autograph Letter SignedJosiah Harmar forwards expense receipts to Joseph Howell.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Dissapointment at not receiving papers
12/09/1784 Draft LetterJohn Pierce sends to Joseph Howell a letter expressing his dissapointment at not receiving the papers he needs to transact business.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Commutation pay
03/23/1784 Autograph Letter SignedSeeking information on the status of receiving commutation pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Certificates and accounts
12/30/1784 Recipient's Letterbook CopyThe recipient is receiving with Mr. Dunscomb four hundred and fifty Certificates that the author has signed. The trusts(?)will be sent by post in case there is an accident in the conveyance. The …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Certificates
12/30/1784 Author's Letterbook CopyJohn Pierce sends to Joseph Howell this note enclosed with certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Certificates
12/09/1784 Author's Letterbook CopyJohn Pierce sends to Joseph Howell a letter enclosed with certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Case of Fraud Against Roger Wolcot
12/29/1784 Autograph Letter SignedDescribes case of fraud against Roger Wolcot, who altered a note from the Paymaster General, and sold shares against the note. Request for deposition on the incident of fraud to be used in county …
William Thompson Papers
Captain Howard's accounts
10/26/1784 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter book of the Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts, Joseph Howell. Delivery of papers concerning Captain Howard's accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Back Pay
04/03/1784 Autograph Letter SignedFowler requests that Howell transmit a sufficient portion of his back pay to enable him to avoid continued incarceration.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
An Officer's Pay
01/15/1784 Autograph LetterDiscusses payment of balance due an officer.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Accounts of General Lincoln
01/05/1784 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses an adjustment to the accounts of Major General Lincoln from his command in the Southern Department.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Accounts for the Pennsylvania Line
04/06/1784 Autograph Letter SignedHay requests that Howell settle all accounts for the Pennsylvania line as he, Hay, will be leaving the army to become a private citizen and wishes to have his accounts in order before his departure.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Accounting matters
03/04/1784 Autograph LetterDiscusses the case of an officer, other pay issues, and settlement of regimental accounts
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Account settlements
04/13/1784 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses the settlement of his accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Account not settled
05/25/1784 Autograph Letter / Autograph Document SignedFowler sends to Howell a letter informing him that the paymaster of the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment, Mr. Arthur Read, has not settled his account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
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12/21/1784 Cited letter or documentCITATION Only. Cited in White to Howell, 04/01/1785.
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Will remain until 1st of January
12/11/1785 Letterbook CopySays the he is writing in the midst of company, wine and noise. Reports that he only informs of his health and was detained by which means he received letter by the post. In consequence, will remain …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Will forward balance; in want of money
05/20/1785 Letterbook CopyWill forward balance first safe conveyance along with what Captain Beatty must have paid. Is in need of money; furniture has only arrived on this day. Asks that Howell come to New York as fast as …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Trial to come in April; request to send papers to Major McConnell
12/15/1785 Letterbook CopyIs just about to leave Philadelphia. Mentions that the trial will come in April. Mentions sending papers to Major McConnell. McConnell will repay expenses. Mentions that Howell's assurances of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Sickness slowing down work; asks for certificates
06/03/1785 Letterbook CopyWhite complains of sickness, but his clerk is very industrious. Asks for certificate paper.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Settling Lieutenant's Lawrence's Account
02/16/1785 Letterbook CopyJackson discusses the settlement of the account of Lieutenant Lawrence including his compensation for the time he was in captivity. Mr. Pierce passed through New Bern on his way to Charleston.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Settling accounts; Moylan's Dragoons
05/1785 Letterbook CopyThe races brought a large number of officers to town and this kept White busy settling accounts. Mentions the agent of Moylan's Dragoons. Asks if the agent will be at Richmond to pay the soldiers of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Settlement of accounts of German Regiment and officers
01/28/1785 LetterDiscusses the settlement of the accounts of the German Regiment and the accounts of some officers
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request to meet at the office at New York; movement of government offices
05/09/1785 Letterbook CopyRequest to meet at the office at New York in order to pursue business. Mentions the movement of offices. Business should be conducted wherever the Treasury Board sits.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for sums issued
06/11/1785 Letterbook CopyRequest for sums issued by Mr. Pierce to Edward Blake, George Griswold, William Scott. Suggests that by finding separate authentic certificates, may enable detection and conviction of the perpetrators …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
