Joseph Howell
1132 documents
Request for settlement of note
Asks, by Captain Bird, for settlement of note sent for three months pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for returns
Applies on behalf of Major Jeremiah Brown of Colonel Baldwin's artificers requesting returns similar to those of Jersey Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for Information
Discusses a request for information from the President of New Hampshire
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for depreciation in case of Sergeant James Traney or Traner
Informs that there is James Traney or Traner, a Sergeant of the 1st Regiment of Captain Hamilton's Artillery Company in 1778. Nicholson has no rolls. Subject says he was discharged in 1779; is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for certificate for sums of money
Request for certificate for sums of money to Lieutenant William Thompson of 9th Pennsylvania Regiment, for recruiting service in 1778.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for audit of pay
Requests audit for pay. Would like to have it done before the warm weather is past. If the business can be deferred until next spring, even better, as long as it does not run the risk of not having …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for assistance for two particular friends
Asks for assistance for a friend Captain Thompson of Hazen's Regiment regarding settlement of recruiting account, and for Captain Buchannon, formerly of 1st Regiment. Mr Nicholson has had difficulty …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding whether presence with Commissioners of Treasury is necessary
Encloses Mr. White's letter that it may be answered. Has been scarcely out of his chamber, having had to tend to affairs of father's estate. Asks to find out from Commissioners of Treasury if presence …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding whether presence is required in New York
Pierce informs that he plans to consult with Board of Treasury the beginning of January. Does not remember where Paulint's papers were left. If presence is necessary, will change plans and set off …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the veracity of certificates
Discusses certificates and whether they are true and genuine. Cannot ascertain. Asks if the sum was accurate; if not asks who the author the alteration might be.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the treachery of Joseph Jones, Second New York Regiment
Regarding the treachery of Joseph Jones, Second New York Regiment, he is a villain, having bargained away his wages and clothing, and imposed upon his acquaintances. Apologizes and asks that Howell …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the making up of depreciation
Encloses copy of order drawn by General Patterson or Colonel Trumbull in favor of Captain Ebenezer Sullivan's company. The company refused to receive the money unless the depreciation was made up
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding settlement of pay and depreciation; request for assistance
Mentions that there were stoppages in pay made. Says that Howell had settled with him at New Windsor and knows what loss Doyle sustained in taking Congress' money. Asks if Howell can do anything in …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding settlement of accounts, subsistence, pay and balances; General Weedon's claims
Discusses settlement of accounts, subsistence, pay and balances due. Notes that General Weedon has no claim or right to pay or rations.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding receipt of letters with certificates and settlement registers of the New Jersey line
Acknowledges receipt of letters with certificates and settlement registers of the army regiments of the New Jersey line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Mr. Robert Dugan or Duncan's failure to account to the public for monies entrusted
Jackson encloses account of old monies charged to Mr. Robert Dugan or Duncan, paymaster of 4th North Carolina Regiment, who lives somewhere in Philadelphia. He has nothing due him, since he left at …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding justness of pay
Discusses Roth's pay and issued certificates, Captain Armstrong's pay, Mr. Gordon's account, and the matter of depreciation and the invalid Regiment. Intends to give full justice, subjected to a …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Joseph Ashton's account
Refers to matter of settlement with Regimental agents and paymasters. Mr. Pierce indicated that settlement depended on the meeting of congress. Since this has since occurred, asks for Howell to give …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding James Bray's whereabouts during the late war
Bray outlines his various assignments and whereabouts in the Army during the late war in order to procure over due payment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding half pay or commutation for officers
Discusses entitlements to half pay, or commutation, for officers who left service in consequence of Resolve of Congress 31 December 1781. They are equally entitled as those who were deranged before …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding German frauds and untrue discharges
Regarding German frauds, believes there is fresh reason that Bunner signed the untrue discharges. Says many of the men whose names are on discharges actually deserted to the enemy.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding counterfeit certificates, commutation of Captains Wylis and Jordan
Expresses utmost astonishment respecting counterfeit certificates, the conveyance being material not only to the public, but to Pierce's character, as they may injure the reputation of the true and …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding certificate to Mr. Steele
Mentions having presented enclosed certificate to Mr. Steele who says it cannot settle. Passes this to Howell or Pierce. Asks that it be changed for one of the certificates of a like sum. The bearer, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding agents and the allowance given to Major Bowen and Captain Beatty
At Mr. Hamilton's request, asks if anything is done in Congress for the agents and the allowance given to Major Bowen and Captain Beatty.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding accounts and specie paid to prisoners in 1781
Refers to letter from Mr. Pierce which says not to expect the accounts very soon. Howell remarks that on examining the charges against this Line extracted from the Pay Office Books, finds that the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
