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Jonathan Nicholson discusses business of the Comptroller's Office with Joseph Howell
John Nicholson asks Joseph Howell to send certificates to Colonel Bayard, who waits with impatience.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Jon Nicholson discusses business of the Comptroller's Office with Joe Howell
John Nicholson confirms receipt of Howell's instructions to delay Colonel Bayard's certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)John Pierce discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
John Pierce asks Joseph Howell to make arrangements to have mail forwarded to him in Philadelphia.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)John Pierce discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
John Pierce directs Joseph Howell to obtain a copy of a letter from the Treasury Board.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)John P. De Haas discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
John De Haas informs Joseph Howell that Colonel Willet will testify that taking receipts was impossible.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)John P. De Haas discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
Mr. De Haas asks Howell to inform him when to come to New York. De Haas wants to arrive when Congress is in session.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)John Marshall's accounts
Marshall laments Howell's decision to detain final settlements on account of Colonel Woods not settling his.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Invalids stationed at West Point; claim of John Willson
Invalids stationed at West Point under Captain McLane were discharged in pursuance of Act of Congress of 7 June 1785. Says that claim of John Willson is inadmissible unless he can show he did not …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Interest account on the militia services
Encloses interest account on the militia services.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Inquiry made on behalf of Maryland Governor
Encloses letter to Mr. Burrall. Inquiry made on behalf of Maryland Governor was sum paid for subsistence.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Information Regarding Jean Black
Document in French. Asks for the address of Mr. Jean Black, relating to some books and merchandise.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Improper account
Upon returning to Philadelphia, Colonel Williams informed de Haas that his action was referred to men. Williams produced an improper account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Illinois accounts
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to the Board of Treasury regarding the Illinois accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)I had a right to retire being entitled to all the emoluments
Turner served during the entire Revolutionary War, beginning with the Battle of Bunker Hill, as a physician and surgeon yet has not received the benefits due him. He was forced to resign by Congress …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Half pay for widows
Writes on the subject of half pay to make provisions to widows of soldiers who died or were killed, as is recommended by Act of Congress 17 August, 1779.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)General Washington's certificate
Mr. Pierce informed that it was General Knox's opinion that Gibbon's registration was conclusive.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)General Smallwood account
Encloses papers of public nature. Requests answer regarding account of General Smallwood.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Forwarding of papers transmitted by Doctor Philip Turner and his request for commutation
Forwards papers transmitted by Turner and discusses his claim for commutation. He goes on to the discuss whether there is sufficient evidence to warrant the belief that Turner resigned, and thus …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Forwarding of money intended as present
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses the forwarding of money intended as a present.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Feltman's claim
Feltman responds to the notion that his resignation precluded him from any emolument or commutation granted by Congress. When General Green [Greene] refused a furlough to visit a sick brother, Feltman …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Family letter
Family letter from Polly Hodgdon to her father Samuel, the Commissioner of Commissary Stores. Wishes Hodgdon would write more often
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Faithful and poor soldier whose claims have been unadjusted
Intercedes on behalf of a faithful and poor soldier whose claims have been unadjusted.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Extension of State Claims
Refers to Congress act to extend state claims. Mr. Pierce is in a fast decline;
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Expenses while in command in Virginia 1780
Expenses while in command in Virginia 1780 have been adjusted and balance is due, but certificate cannot be issued because of a sum in the books for money received by State of Maryland. Is a mystery …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Examination of accounts
Reports on examining accounts of Major Croghan, Captain Francis Minnis, and Doctor Savage.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
