Joseph Howell
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Case of General Wilkinson receiving money from Swan
The case of General Wilkinson having received $550 from Swan is a case of some delicacy. He was at that time Swan's commanding officer and his warrant is a complete indemnification to Swan. Too much …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain Abner Prior's Pay
Swan does not think that it is advisable for Howell to pay Captain Abner Prior for any month before August 1792. His pay up to that point is in Britt's hands.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Britt's Account
Swan observes that if he is not ordered out on the campaign and if [Daniel] Britt shoud return safe from Vincennes, Howell may anticipate receiving a statement of Britt's account and payment by …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Blank Pay Rolls
Swan wants Howell to send him three or four reams of blank payrolls. Otherwise the payrolls must be made on common paper which will be cumbersome and inconveniente and cannot be made to correspond to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Balances due Legion of United States month of August 1792
Paymaster of troops of United States, Caleb Swan, submits balances due Legion of United States month of August 1792.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Auditors Conclusions
Well founded complaints caused auditor to be employed, but no deficiencies were found in pay made to 4th sub Legion.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Advances to wives of Non Commissioned officers and privates
Swan acknowledges receipt of $63.50 in advances made by Howell to the wives of eight non-commissioned officers and privates, $108 to Elizabeth Balfour, and $30 to Samuel Hodgdon for Dr. Brown, a total …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advance to Col. Sargent, Etc.
The advance of $620 to Colonel Wintrhop Sargent for his pay, subsistence, and forage as Adjutant General in 1791 appears to Swan to have been authorized by Gen. Wilkinson's letter of January 1792 to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of Dr. Allison and Matthew Ernest
Swan encloses to Howell the accounts of Dr. Richard Allison and Matthew Ernest. Dr. Allison desires that his subsistence be allowed under his present appointment and that $16 forage be sent to him …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of Captain Brooks
Enclosed is Capt. Brooks's accounts and a copy of the receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts Are on the Way
Swan informs Howell that his vouchers of every denomination up to August 1, 1793, together with sundry letters, packets, and accounts, set off that morning for Philadelphia under the care of Colonel …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant for incidental expenses of ordnance department for post at New London in Virginia
Warrant for incidental expenses of ordnance department for post at New London in Virginia.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Wages to be Paid to Colonel Fish, Request for Information on the River Surge in Philadelphia
Expresses concern that Howell has not received letter. Encloses voucher for salary. Asks for draft forwarded to Colonel Nicholas Fish. Relates news about raging river at Philadelphia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Vouchers Enclosed
Vouchers for money expended at Post and accounts and receipts of Abel Frost as requested by Secretary of War.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Vouchers and Inlistment Enclosed
Bissell enclosed account vouchers and men's inlistments. Several men were not mustered until Bissell transferred them to Capt. Benjamin Howe at West Point. Enclosed charges for barracking previously …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Visions of Mutiny, Etc.
Kalteisen expresses his distress at the failure of the United States to provide even the most essential supplies and he has no money to provide them himself. The quality of the provisions that have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Various Receipts
Pierce discusses various receipts he has received and transmitted recently.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Update on Accounts
R. Bissell received payroll and money, sum was remit to John Chester, Supervisor for CT. All recruits paid, deserters excepted. Bissell enclosed receipt roll in letter that also contained letter to …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Troops Paid, Stoppages to Accounts, Accounts Current
Paymaster accounts and activities.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Thompson's Appointment and Submission of Muster Rolls
Submits muster rolls and inquires about whether his new pay grade started at the date or appointment or the date of acceptance.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)This Month's Pay
Thompson has received from Nicholas Fish, Supervisor of New York, $120 for one month's pay and $200 for the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Substantiating Charges Against Colonel Butler
"The post has brought me the three receipts enclosed with the money to Colonel Butler. I send you one of them to substantiate the charge against him in your affair."
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Subsistence accounts
Bissell sends his and Ensign Frothingham's subsistence accounts to the War Office
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Statement of Account for Regular Troops
Constant Freeman enclosed account information for the payment of the garrison at Fort Fidius. Balance in hand of Freeman was not accurate due to advances made to Indian Department. Credit to account …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
