Joseph Howell
1132 documents
Pay Certificate for an Officer
Request regarding the pay certificate of a Revolutionary War officer (Third Regiment)
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Packet not Received
The author notes that the packet he sent two weeks prior had not been received by the recipient. Apparently it was sent on to New York and, since the recipient is currently in Philadelphia, he asks …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)On the matter of half pay and delivery of certificates
The author states that he obtained a copy of the payrolls and receipts and it appears that he has not received the whole amount of the half-pay per month that he is due. Colonel DeFlaas's death means …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Officers' Accounts
The author apologizes for his tardiness in sending Capt. Ferguson's account. Regarding the recipient's account, he affirms his belief that the equity is due him but there's no law that covers service …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Officers have given power of attorney; settlement of accounts
The author lists a number of officers who have given him power of attorney and whose accounts he wishes to settle.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Money due to heirs
The author had written earlier concerning the amounts due his brother in law's heirs in payment for his service in the Army and Navy. He has yet to hear from the recipient and requests the favor of a …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Lost papers and difficulties settling account
Because the author has lost his papers due to several incidents during the war that were beyond his control, he is having difficulty settling his account. Based on memory, he lists the arrangements he …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)How to proceed without account
The author has procured a number of recruits for the State Regiment and can procure a Certificate from Colonel Farmer to that effect. Since he has lost his account he asks the recipient as to how he …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Finley's final settlement with Army
The author believes he was wrongfully deprived of Three Hundred dollars in his final settlement with the Army and has the receipt to prove it. Also enclosed is the amount owed Andrew Finley which, it …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimate of Pay Certificates Issued
The recipient is asked to furnish an estimate of all the Certificates issued to settle Army accounts up to December 31, 1785. The Board of Treasury needs this information to meet the requirement to …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estate of Patrick Flanagan
The author is writing on behalf of the estate of his late Step Brother, Patrick Flanagan, who died in the war. The author's responsibilities at his farm prevent him from coming to New York himself so …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Endorsement of certificate for John Gray
The author says that a friend has asked him to endorse a Certificate for between one and two hundred dollars in the name of John Gray and dated Dec. 2nd(?),1784. He wants to know where Gray lives in …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Enclosed Advice from Lieutenant Davis
Encloses advice from Lieutenant Davis.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Enclosed accounts of subsistence and forage
Major Hopkins encloses his accounts of subsistence and forage in the service of the United States.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Depreciation accounts and delivery of certificates
The author thanks the recipient for the information regarding Hughes and says that he delivered to Capt. James Smith his depreciation account. He will follow instructions and not deliver Certificates …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Concerning various accounts and certificates
Letter to the accountant of the Pay Office concerning various accounts and certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Chronology of Service
The author is writing on behalf of his brotherin-law John Rea(?) and provides a chronology of Rea's service in the Continental Army as the basis for assessing the amounts due his heirs. The maritime …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certification of the service of William Jackson and James Crosby
The author requests that the rolls be examined to verify certification of the service of William Jackson and James Crosby(?). Both men's widows are applying for depreciations.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certification of pay
Certification of pay for Major Joseph Morris
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Certificates for a Soldier
The author requests that the appropriate Certificates be sent to a young man who was an exemplary soldier when assigned to his Company.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificates Due for Army Service
The author feels confident that he is still due payment for his service as an Officer in the service of his country. He asks that the bearer of this letter be given any Certificates that the recipient …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Certificate for James Armstrong
Concerning the certificate of $1500 for James Armstrong, colonel in the North Carolina Line, applied to be paid into the land office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Certificate for James Armstrong
The author has a Certificate for $1500 in the name of James Armstrong. He was in Lees Legion and lives in Carolina. He asks the recipient to confirm that Armstrong is due this amount.
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