Joseph Howell
1132 documents
Decision on States' Payment of Militias
Does not find any authority given by law to make payments to a state for the services of militia, on different principles from those which govern in other cases. Therefore conceives that the practice …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Dayton's Muster Rolls, Etc.
Dayton is enclosing his muster rolls and if they are not right, asks for Howell's directions since he is a young hand in these affairs. Also enclosed is an account of the money received and expended …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
Major Craig confirms receipt of money for soldier's pay from Joseph Howell. Craig encloses pay and muster rolls with this letter to Howell.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
Major Craig forwards muster and pay rolls to Joseph Howell.
Isaac Craig PapersCraig discusses funding and currency with Howell
Major Craig discusses the pay rolls of various garrisons with Joseph Howell. Craig also mentions issues regarding the pay of doctors.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Counterfeit Bank Notes
Freeman not yet received money from Supervisor. Bank notes from the Branch Banks of Baltimore and Charleston had been counterfeit in "this state". Freeman can not discern the counterfeit marks. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Content of Packet Delivered to Constant Freeman Discussed
Received letter containing packet from Howell regarding John Matthews. Matthews attorney, John Berrien, opened the packet and found pay for troops. As a result, he order the packet be put into the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Constant Freeman's Receipt
Matthews encloses to Howell Constant Freeman's receipt for the sum of $1,802 being for the money transmitted in bank bills.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compliance with Howell's Request Regarding Accounts, Etc.
Howe acknowledges receipt of Howe's letter and will comply with its contents regarding his account. He hopes that his men will not be disappointed as they expect to receive their pay for May at …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Compliance with Directions from Secretary of War
Notification that the letter sent by Howell that contained instructions from the Sec. of War will be immediately complied with.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Comments on the Payment Claim of a Commanding Officer
Wolcott inquires about the claim for pay of an officer who is the colonel of a regiment of militia in Washington County and was directed by the Secretary of War to command a detachment of one hundred …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Claim of Colonel Sproat for Pay as Officer of Militia
Wolcott has no doubts about the claims of Colonel Sproat for pay as officer of militia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Claim for pay
Discusses the circumstances of his claim for arrears of pay owed him for service in the Revolutionary War
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Certification of John Sullivan
[Letter is mostly illegible] Enclosure certifies that Ensign John Sullivan did the duty as Quartermaster at Fort Franklin for six months in 1792.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certification for Ensign Sullivan
[Letter is illegible; gist is from enclosure from Jonathan Cass at Greenville, 05/03/1794.] Certification that Ensign John Sullivan did the duty of Quartermaster at Fort Franklin for two months in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Case of Thomas Hoffman
Enclosed are the papers of Thomas Hoffman who has received less than half of his pay and begs to know whether anything can be done with his case.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain Russell Bissell's receipt
Forwards a receipt of Captain Russell Bissell
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Captain Bissell's recruits paid
Sends receipts for money received from John Chester for the pay of Bissell and his recruits
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Capt. Key's Account
Pendleton requests a copy of the account settled by Capt. Nathaniel Key in the year 1787 which should be in Howell's office accounts. If the account is with another department, Pendleton asks Howell …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bountiful & Charitable Supply
Beatty writes on behalf of Mr. Runyan, legitimate father of Jonathan and Benjamin Runyan whose pay he claims as their lawful heir since neither of them left wife or child.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bank Notes
Bank notes can be cashed, no need to apply for exchanges. Muster and pay rolls for Wheeling attached, others not completed. Requests information on Andrew McCleary in order for him to obtain …
James Robertson PapersBalance Due Colonel Butler
Colonel Willis to receive balance due Colonel Butler as his proxy.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Assurance of Compliance with Instructions Regarding Pay Roll
Bissell promised to follow instructions regarding settlement and pay of troops. Previous receipt rolls deviated from the Circular Letter Instructions because Bissell had not received it.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Arrival of Pay Abeited Desertion
Money arrived at Fort Fidius for pay of troops. The late arrival was the reason many used for plea of desertion. Writing expressing dissatisfaction of men found outside barracks. Howell's assurance …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
