Joseph Howell
1132 documents
Concerning counterfeit certificates
John Pierce laments to Joseph Howell the impact of counterfeit certificates on the public interest and his own character.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning a delegate from Massachusetts
James Milligan discusses Mr. Holden, a delegate from the state of Massachusetts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Commutation due deranged officers of German Regiment; fraudulent claims
Mentions commutation due deranged officers of German Regiment. Requests guidance on delivery of certificates. Discusses the fraudulent obtaining of certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Claim for pay of estate of Patrick Ambrose
The bearer says he is the brother of Patrick Ambrose. As administrator, applies for his pay. Says he was discharged at Trenton. Has no certificate of his pay, nor does he have any certificate …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Civil trial of an alleged counterfeiter
Discusses civil trial of an alleged counterfeiter of U.S. government pay certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Charges against Captain Richard Waters
White disagrees with Howell respecting the charges against Captain Richard Waters. Says there were two officers of that name. Encloses receipt for Dennis Carson's certificate.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificates issued; Rollis' pay; musters as the principles of settlement
Certificates issued. Discusses Rollis' pay. Musters are the principles of settlement. Can not deviate or risk fraud.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Case of John Carroll of Moylan's Regiment of Cavalry
Refers to Howell's indisposition and wishes him well. Laments the distance and the difficulty it causes in the late accounts. Asks for information from the musters on the case of John Carroll of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Author informs recipient of certificates to be issued
Has issued certificates agreeable to accompanying General; have obtained a number of certificates, agreeable to list from Captain Heard.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Attendance required, Mr. Pinckney, whether to consult Treasury
Asks whether attendance is required within the next few weeks and whether Howell thinks necessary to consult the Treasury. Mr. Pinckney of South Carolina desired of Pierce something of the same …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Accounts of the German Regiment; officer accounts
Discusses pay accounts of the German Regiment. Discusses various other issues regarding the war office's financial accounts. Discusses the settlement of two officer's accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)accounts of Georgia Line; Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Morris' settlements
Hopes to complete the accounts of Georgia Line. As congress is at New York, hopes that public offices will follow them. Mentions Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Morris' settlements.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Account of Captain Elholm
Requests settlement of account of Captain Elholm, an officer in Count Pulaskie's Legion
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Widow applying for pension
The author is verifying the Army service of James Wilson whose widow is applying for government benefits.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Treasury and Pay Office Affairs
The author apologizes for having allowed the recipient's letter of November 11 to be temporarily lost in the mass of paper in his office. Regarding the depreciation of the pay of officers who were …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlements with Army Pay Agents
Lloyd requests information on the action of Congress in regards to settlement with regimental pay agents
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