Joseph Howell
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Letter of Instruction to Mr. Howell
Wolcott, the Comptroller, issues instructions on handling Army finances to Howell, the Commissioner of Army Accounts;
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Letter from John Jeffers regarding settlement of accounts and payment for services
John Jeffers notes that the $158 he received was not as much as he expected. Discusses payment for his services in Indian Department. Notes that General Knox stated he was to receive an allowance but …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from James Marshall, Washington to Joseph Howell, Accountant's Office regarding payment to officers
Marshall reports that he does not have duplicate abstracts for Captains Charles Wells, Porter, Samuel Wise. Therefore cannot make payment to individuals until copies obtained by Howell. Asks that …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Henry Carbery on settlement of accounts
Henry Carbery informs Joseph Howell, paymaster general, that he is sending Lieutenant William Davidson to Philadelphia to settle Carbery's accounts to the receive money due to him for the last …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Henry Bedinger regarding pay for John Bruin, William Welsh
Bedinger refers to pay of John Bruin and William Welsh, said to have been paid by Major Caleb Swan. Mr Bruin has not yet applied. Money due to Welsh was paid to Joseph Evans, administrator of Welsh …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from George Fleming on matters of his salary and pay for the men
From West Point, Fleming acknowledges favor by Captain Howe; receipted to him for men's pay and Fleming's salary. Fleming thanks Howell for payment to Mr Sullivan. Discusses issue and location of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from General William Darke to Joseph Howell concerning advances made by Major Caleb Swan to men wounded in St Clair expedition
From Berkeley Virginia [now West Virginia], General Darke, who fought in St Clair's expedition, notes that chief of the men who drew money were wounded in action 4 November 1791, and three have yet to …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Captain Nicholas Hannah, 3d U.S. Regiment regarding pay of Benjamin Wyser
Captain Nicholas Hannah acknowledges receipt of letter mentioning deduction of $4.66 from balance of pay due Benjamin Wyser, which was paid by Caleb Swan. He informs Howell that it shall be done.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Captain John Heth to Paymaster Joseph Howell concerning balance of payment
Captain Heth encloses a receipt for $76 received, which is all he has received of the $200 sent by Ensign Younghusband of the recruiting service. Younghusband is in Virginia or North Carolina. When …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter ffrom John Heth on pay matters regarding supervisor, Lieutenant Tinsley, and Ensign Feris
John Heth notes that balance remitted to supervisor has not been done. Reports that $282 was paid to detachment. Lieutenant Tinsley and Ensign Feris wish for their pay for recruiting.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Half-Pay for Mrs. Schwartz
Hughes acknowledges that he should have responded sooner but for too many letters to write and the fact that the post only tarried for two hours. Schwartz enlisted on 14 February and is willing for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Greaton's Account
Due to being unwell and forgetful, Greaton is just now sending the receipt for the $500 Mr. Brown brought him. In examining his account, he finds that he has one month's pay more than he is being …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forms & Directions
Secretary of the Treasury Wolcott transmits forms for keeping and rendering Howell's accounts together with six pages of detailed instructions which will hereafter be observed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Five Hundred Dollars in Post Notes
Carrington has received $500 in post notes of the Bank of the United States brought him by Capt. Smith whose indisposition detained him along the way. This money will be applied according to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Five Hunderd Dollars for Recruiting
Winston has received Howell's letter of the 15th instant with $500 for the recruiting service. A receipt is enclosed for same.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Escort to Fort Franklin, Carmichael's Subsistence, etc.
Britt arrived in Pittsburgh in good order and and will proceed on to Fort Franklin to settle with Capt. Cass and the Indians. Lt. Jeffers' party of Rangers will escort him there and he has waited for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed vouchers
Encloses vouchers that he hopes will satisfy the Commissioner of Army Accounts. Notes that in the retreat from Canada in 1776, he lost his chest containing clothing, books, and papers. Wyman was a …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Discrepancies in Capt. Hannah's accounting practices regarding money paid his company in Winchester Virginia
Captain Darke explains in a letter addressed to Major Joseph Howell, that Captain Hannah Capt. Hannah did not give credit for the money paid to his company in Winchester. He had but 75 men when they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dangers of Desertion, Etc.
Two of Morris's recruits, Dodge and Davis, have deserted. Howe warned Morris of the danger of desertion and the loss of premiums but Morris pressed hard so Howe paid them a bounty of $2 each. Howe …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
Craig issues receipt for the pay of Captain William Faulkner to Joseph Howell. Craig notes shortfall in Faulkner's pay.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
Isaac Craig confirms receipt of monies sent by Joseph Howell for Captain William Faulkner.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
Craig thanks Howell for making the effort to send smaller bank notes and he also requests some specie to be sent for areas where people are not reconciled to the use of bank notes.
Isaac Craig Papers
