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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 Doctor Bronson's attendance at trial on passing of altered certificate
Encloses continuation of registers to the loan officer of Virginia. Has written to Doctor Bronson. Fears that Bronson will not be able to attend trial. Cannot make use of his leg, which has been set …
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 Captain Moses White's request
Mr. Pierce is in Virginia. Is expected in September. Not in Howell's power to comply with request, but Pierce says monies should stand charged against White until certificates are produced and payment …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Barn's lamentations for suffering for the guilty conterfeiters
Refers to Mr. Pierce's absence in Virginia; forwards Barn's letter. Expresses commiseration with Barns that he should suffer for the guilty but most heartily wishes that latter might be found and made …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding attendance of Doctor Bronson at trial for altered certificates
Encloses a few lines from Doctor Bronson which Swan is to read, seal and deliver. Asks that Swan urge the necessity of Bronson being at the [trial]. Hopes he can be there as Howell says he know …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding accounts of General John Stark, father of Caleb Stark
Cannot comply with Stark's request, since there is an error in the settlement of his father, General John Stark's accounts of the sum of $732. Asks that Stark come to the office, which he notes will …
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 transmitted to Nathaniel Pendleton
Informs Joseph Clay that he has transmitted to Nathaniel Pendleton receipts of the new emission money.
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)Receipt for two certificates
Receipt signed by Peter Charlon for two certificates received from Pierce for the balance due Charlon for his service as a volunteer in General Hazen's Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipt for the Pay of James Gibbons
Receipt by John McGregor for the pay of James Gibbons, of Moses Hazen's Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipt for pay received
Noah Lee's signed receipt for pay received. Lee was a captain in Moses Hazen's Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Rations, allowances, and bounties
Writes that the officers have received the whole subsistence due to the recruits in the pay rolls. Discusses rations, allowances, and bounties.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Query regarding how Captain Isaac Sweeny left service
Asks that Howell inform inform him how Captain Isaac Sweeny of 11th Pennsylvania Regiment left the service in 1780. Was it by death or resignation? Where should he direct for Mr. Pierce?
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Proceedings against Barns, the acquittal, and offers of assistance
References Barn's trial and a Grand Jury proceeding. Makes mention of proceedings and the termination of the malicious and vile prosecution, and the acquittal. Contends that the real offenders go at …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Price of Furniture in Philadelphia
Washington encourages Hodgdon to write him so as to renew their friendship, and asks him about the prices of second-hand furniture in Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Postponed settlement
Postpones settlement of the account of Captain Newman until differences between Newman's petition and the account of Colonel Antill can be resolved.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Petition of William Bludget
Report on the Petition of William Bludget, late aid-de-camp to General Green.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Petition of Pierre Charlong
Denies the claim of Pierre Charlong for compensation for his service as a volunteer in the late army.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Petition of Michael Henderson
Report on the Petition of Michael Henderson to the Secretary of Congress.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Petition of Captain Archer
Concludes that Captain H.W. Archer's petition cannot be granted under the present resolutions of Congress.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Payment of Colonel Baldwin's Regiment
Informs Oliver Wolcott, Jr. that only an abstract of the pay roll exists of the payment of Colonel Baldwin's regiment in 1776, so there is no record of the names of the men in the regiment or those …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
