Joseph Howell
1132 documents
Land Warrant for Capain Rose
Hopkins acknowledges receipt of the land warrant for Captain Alexander Rose.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Woodhill request for overdue pay and clothing in case of Stephen McCormick
Woodhall requests on behalf of Stephen McCormick back pay and clothing due. McCormick was in the New Jersey line for 3 years in Colonel Spencer's Regiment. It has been a time since the request. He …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Incomplete vouchers
Letter from Colonel Zebulon Butler, who had transmitted his vouchers to the office but they were incomplete.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Examination of Several Accounts
Howell is asked to examine the accounts of James Byers, Reuben Gilden, and Joseph Cook and report on them to the Secretary of War. Also a Power of Attorney of Major William Poch is not on the returns.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ensign Morgan, Etc.
Ensign Morgan has been added to the muster roll of the garrison.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed applications
Encloses for the Commissioner of Army Accounts two applications; mentions deficiencies that will need to be redressed.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Disputed Sum for Capt. Lilly
The Secretary of War asks Howell to examine the enclosed letter and report his observations. The letter states that it appears that Gen. Knox or his Aide de Camp received the sum of twenty dollars for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Decision to pay discharged troops 6 months pay
Vanden Brock conveyed Secretary of War Knox's approval of Howell's proposal to pay men discharged on six months pay and let the residue remain until settlement of their accounts can be completed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerning the settlement of claims
Writes the Commissioner of Army Accounts of the anxiety he feels in anticipation of his advice relative to the applications for a settlement of claims, which he says has been the subject of "perpetual …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning the Pay of Pennsylvania Militia
Writes that he has presented Howell's report to the War Secretary on the pay of the militia of Alleghany County, who recommended that a certificate be produced from the State Comptroller of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning account at the Pay Office
Writes Capt. Howell at the Pay Office discussing the settlement of his account, vouchers, and other concerns. Since the close of the war, it was a matter of indifference whether they or not until …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Compensation claim
Discusses the claim of Captain Fenner for compensation for his service as agent for the North Carolina Line in the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Commissioner for settling Delaware accounts
Writes that he has recovered from his illness and been appointed a commissioner to settle the accounts of the state of Delaware. He hopes he will be welcomed at this position and informs Howell of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claim of Nicholas Reile
Requests that Howell look into Nicholas Reile's claim for services rendered by his son, John Peter Reile.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Certifying the Service of Major Finley
Lebiger certifies that when he took command of the troops at Cumberland Courthouse after the surrender of Yorktown, he directed Major Finley, then posted at Penn's Tavern in Amherst County, to join …
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Bad Weather Prevents the Expense Report
Reports bad weather that has prevented him from submitting and expense report, but will send it at the next post.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Mr. Belli
Knox announces that Mr. Belli has been appointed to settle the accounts of the militia formed in the late expedition against the Wabash Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Appointment of John Tharp as a Superintendant of Artificers
Knox appoints John Tharp a Superintendant of Artificers to be employed on the western frontier.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Application of Richard Varick
Directed by Henry Knox to transmit the application of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Varick for examination. Varick is claiming an allowance of bounty lands from the United States
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Am I the Adjutant?
Ernest asks Howell to find out from General Knox whether he has approved Ernest being considered as Adjutant beginning with the new establishment. He has continued in service during the past twelve …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account settlement
Discusses the settlement of his account for his service in the North Carolina Line during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account of Michael Howan [?]
Nourse has an application from Michael Howan [?] regarding his account which had not yet been settled due to a lack of vouchers. He has now sent along some vouchers the validity of which has not yet …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of John Sherman
Discusses the account of John Sherman, one of the agents for distributing the final settlement certificates to the Army. Requests information on the appointment of agents.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account of Frederick Perkhoff
Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts concerning the pay of a soldier, Frederick Perkhoff, under the command of Schuyler.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
