Joseph Howell
1132 documents

Certificate for Jacob Lyons
09/08/1786 Autograph Letter SignedRequests that Howell forward him the certificates and vouchers for Jacob Lyons of the Invalids for the state of Maryland.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Captain John Hughes and muster rolls
06/14/1786 LetterIn the roll of the deranged Officers of the 8th Regiment sent to the author by the recipient, he could not find the name of Captain John Hughes. Hughes is now a member of the Assembly and has obtained …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Back Pay for Clothing
01/22/1786 Recipient's Letterbook CopyThe author has been charged three months back pay for clothing that was drawn by his regiment in 1776. He is certain that every article of clothing was accounted for although the haste with which the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Audit of Public Accounts
12/20/1786 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the War Department Accountant concerning public accounts and the settling of wages. Jones' papers were taken from him by the British during the Battle of Brandywine.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Accounts of William Butler prepared for settlement
06/21/1786 Recipient's Letterbook CopyThe author say his accounts are prepared for settlement but would prefer to settle with General St. Clair since the general was the source of his funds.
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Accounts of Major Morris
07/31/1786 DocumentDiscusses pay matters and a lost certificate and other documentation related to his father, Major Morris. These accounts were not yet settled.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) 
Accounting Matters in the Pay Office
01/06/1786 Recipient's Letterbook CopyDiscusses various accounts in the Pay Office.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Account Settlement
07/26/1786 Autograph Letter SignedRequests that Howell act in his behalf to settle his account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Account of George Bush brother
12/01/1786 Recipient's Letterbook CopyAll the information about the author's brother's account that his brother can recall is enclosed. It is hoped that this will be sufficient to close his account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Account of Captain Waugh
09/28/1786 Autograph Letter SignedRequests that Howell examine Capt. James Waugh's account to see if he has been charged with the $480 he received. Requests that Howell send him a certificate for this amount since the Comptroller …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
William McConnell discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
10/20/1787 LetterbookWilliam McConnell confirms receipt of certificates sent by Joseph Howell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Warrants to be received
05/14/1787 LetterbookInforms Joseph Howell that he will receive the warrants drawn in favor of Captain John Watts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Warrants drawn in favor of Captain John Watts
05/14/1787 Letterbook CopySends warrants drawn in favor of Captain John Watts and which are now paid by Pierce. Will also sent the accounts of the Corps, settled by Pierce and borrowed from the War Office.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Uncertainty as to whether Mr. Swan should come on now
06/25/1787 Letterbook CopyIs uncertain whether Swan should come on now as he has been so long delayed. Will think of it and write to Treasury again. Has written Mr. Osgood and if he thinks best he may come on. Is sorry that …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Trial of counterfeiter; Mr. Pierce
06/18/1787 Letterbook CopyMentions the trial of the counterfeiter. Doctor Bronson is in town; may be necessary for him to provide evidence. No immediate need for Howell to be in attendance, except that Mr. Pierce wants Swan to …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Treasurer's order for pay stopped; request for certificates
05/05/1787 Letterbook CopyEncloses Treasurer's order for pay stopped for the society from sundry officers. Asks that Howell send certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Thomas O'Hara discusses stores and accounting with Joseph Howell
08/19/1787 LetterbookThomas O'Hara discusses the money due to Capt. Zebulon Pike with Joseph Howell. O'Hara also notes that he will testify before a New York Grand Jury regarding a case of counterfeited certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Source of pay for Miles and Attlee's regiments and Captain John Murray's company
01/03/1787 Autograph Letter SignedNicholson asks Howell if he can ascertain the source of the pay for Miles and Attlee's regiments, and particularly Capt. John Murray's company, for August, September, and October 1776.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
