Joseph Howell
1132 documents
Settlement with Mr. Burnside; money owed to public
Discusses settlement with Mr. James Burnside for what was retained by Power as an officer in army. His receipt will be sufficient. Power does not owe a farthing to the public in the recruiting service …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of Major Erkuries Beatty account
Beatty has sent copies of receipts for payments to Colonel Harmer's Regiment so that his account can be settled promptly.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement for Mrs. Reese, widow of Captain Jonathan Reese
Mrs. Reese, widow of Captain Jonathan Reese expects a settlement. Captain Reese was in Colonel Wood's Regiment, which was in Canada in 1776.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement for cattle taken
Outlines the procedures for Mr. Greenfield to settle the matter of the two cattle which were taken for the use of the public in 1777.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request to be allowed bounty paid
Henry Hilgen of Hazen's Regiment at Lancaster asks that he be allowed the bounty he paid for them.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for settlement of accounts
Robb asks Howell to settle his accounts and transmit the appropriate Certificates to him.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for service to a Mr. McKay, a stranger in New York
Laments that Howell has not responded to letter from Bayard. Mr. McKay, son of old Colonel who died at Trenton at the beginning of the War and Bayard's brother in law is the bearer of the letter. A …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for response on Colonel Harmer's account
Beatty had written an earlier letter to Howell asking for a prompt response on Colonel Harmer's account and has yet to receive a reply.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for Recruiting Accounts
Wolcott needed copies of recruiting accounts collected by several captains.
Bill Warren CollectionRequest for documentation on Christian Kuhn
Christian Kuhn of Don Hier's troop. Claims to be of Pennsylvania quota, but is not on Nicholson's list. Asks if Howell has any authentic document of states to which the men of corps belonged.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for copy account of Major Edmund Hyrne
Is directed by Comptroller to request that Pierce forward an official copy of account that Major Edmund Hyrne, aide de camp to General Greene lodged in Pierce's office of sundry advances to officers …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for Colonel Baylor's accounts
Requests Colonel Baylor's papers respecting his accounts to be sent by next post. Pierce arrived in Richmond in perfect health this evening.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding where to apply for gratuity of 1779
Regarding where to apply for gratuity of 1779, Captain James McLean indicated that Howell was to person who could see McDougall righted therein. Asks that Howell examine books and furnish McDougall …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding surprise over charges against Bayard
Expresses surprise that there is a large sum against him. Relates that he settled accounts with Colonel Wood. Suggests that rolls of Congress or Board of War may be location of papers regarding final …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding stoppages of deserters
Stoppages from deserters if found on the nature of the case: a general order was issued and countenanced by Resolutions of Congress. All absentees' money should be retained in hands of public. …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding receipts; Colonel Cropper and requirement to petition Congress
Makes reference to Captain Mellis' receipts. Regarding Colonel Webber, his receipts must remain in office until he makes application. Colonel Cropper will have to petition Congress for the claim he …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Pennsylvania settlement of pay depreciation
Pennsylvania settled the depreciation of pay of none of its officers of Moylan's Regiment except Colonel Stephen Moylan, Doctor H. McFalla, Captain Craig, Captain Mansfield, Lieutenant Sullivan, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding loan of Alexander Fowler
Mentions certificate in favor of Alexander Fowler signed by John Pierce, offered for a loan. Nicholson postpones loan until he hears from Howell respected debt and whether this is the same Fowler late …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding John James the wagoner; desertion; Harrison's Regiment; care given by Mr. and Mrs. Williams
Discusses matter of John James on the roll of the Artillery as belonging to the 1st Regiment of which did the duty of wagoner to the pack. From this should be able to determine which deserted. Also …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding inquiry on money paid for recruiting
In response to inquiry by Howell, the money paid to Captain McGowan by E. Williams for recruiting has not been accounted for to the State of Pennsylvania.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding discrepancy in account balance
Believed he had a balance in his favor, but by Howell's statement, this is not the case. Goes on the state his case.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Cunningham's claims for pay
Encloses original receipts. Has taken note of in Mr. Cunningham's letter. Hopes that Howell will adjust Colonel Cunningham's claims for pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Doctor Bond's claims
Much engaged in States' business; has not attended to Doctor Bond's claims sufficiently to form an opinion, but goes on to state that his pay ought to be extended.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Receipts for money owed
Parker assures Howell that he has the receipts for the money that he is supposed to owe the United States and will send them to Howell with the expectation that he will then be given the certificate …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Receipt of letters; appointment of commissioners
Wrote to Howell regarding receipt of letters by Mr. Huchings. Encloses private letter from Mr. Dunscomb and copy of Mr. Pierce's received from southward. Mentions appointment of the commissioners. Mr …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
