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Claim for the Distribution of Certificates
04/06/1790 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedHowell does not know what steps have been taken with Patten's claim before the Board of Treasury, but notes that a similar claim was dismissed.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Claim for subsistence
01/15/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter from Joseph Howell to Addison RIchmonds concerning Richmonds' claim for subsistence as prisoner. Howell does not feel comfortable with approving the claim.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Charges by Pennsylvania Against the United States
04/03/1790 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedOn the subject of charges by the State of Pennsylvania against the United States, relating to certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Certificates and receipts
02/03/1790 Autograph Letter SignedWrites the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the subject of certificates and receipts for army officers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Certificate of Robert Lemen, Jacob Seulan, & William Price
05/28/1790 Document SignedCertification of Indian attacks on frontier settlements listed by date, with details. Given under supervision of magistrate.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Certificate of four scouts of Lincoln County Kentucky
09/10/1790 Document SignedScouts came before Logan as Justice of peace. Are of full age and made oath to serve as Scouts in Lincoln County Kentucky;
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)
Certificate due to Rufus Lincoln
02/18/1790 Autograph Letter of Undetermined TypeAfter examining the petition of Rufus Lincoln, the Commissioner of Army Accounts determines that a certificate of 35 dollars is due to the petitioner.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Captain Mercer's Account
01/21/1790 Autograph Draft Letter SignedHowell asks for Knox's permission to settle the account of Captain John Mercer.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Campaign Against Wabash Indians
09/02/1790 Document SignedSt. Clair's plan for campaign against Wabash approved by President, all materials afforded. Jealousy among militia and regular troops and consequences outlined. It is thought proper for political …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Blank Bills of Exchange for the Regiment
01/02/1790 Autograph Draft Document SignedHowell discusses Beatty's need for blank Bills of Exchange and fears that the 282 he is sending will not be sufficient for Beatty's needs.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Blank Bills of Exchange for the Regiment
01/02/1790 Autograph Letter SignedHowell asks Ernest to forward the blank bills of exchange to Capt. Beatty to be used for the business of the regiment.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Bill of exchange
06/07/1790 Document SignedBill of exchange by Samuel Meredith, Treasurer United States in favor of Howell. Please to pay Major Alexander Parker under proviso he accepts appointment. Certified by Benjamin [Mifflin]. Contains …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Backpay request
03/04/1790 Autograph Letter SignedAsks the Commissioner of Army Accounts to inform him of the exact amount of backpay to which he, Broadhead, is entitled.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Backpay for Corps of Artillery men 1784
03/17/1790 Copy of documentHowell reports completion of accounts of pay for corps of artillery commanded by Major [Bauman], and reports the amount due for those discharged and not settled on 1 July 1794.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Back pay for officers and soldiers of late Army of the United States
03/20/1790 Document SignedHowell submits an estimate of monies required to make good to the sums already granted to certain officers and soldiers of late army of United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Back pay for Lieutenant Pillaster Joseph Bliss under Major Bauman in 1784
03/10/1790 Document SignedBack pay for Lieutenant Pillaster Joseph Bliss under Major Bauman in 1784 in the Corps of Artillerists.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Assignment and Power of Attorney
08/25/1790 Document SignedDocument certifying the service of Christopher O'Neal, late soldier in the Pennsylvania Line during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Assignment and Power of Attorney
06/06/1790 Document SignedDocument certifying the service of James Davidson and Abraham Harnock, late soldier in the Pennsylvania Line during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Assignment and Power of Attorney
06/06/1790 Document SignedDocument certifying the service of Jacob Atter and William Dull, late soldiers in the Pennsylvania Line during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Assignment and Power of Attorney
05/01/1790 Document SignedDocument certifying the service of John Newell, late soldier in the Pennsylvania Line during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Assembly of Troops under General Harmar
10/09/1790 Document SignedTroops and supplies prepared for expedition, reinforcements called from Fayette and Woodford counties. Details of march west by militia troops from Kentucky under direction of General Harmar.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Application for Supernumerary Pay
06/14/1790 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses the application of Captain Daniel Baldwin, of the New Jersey Line, for supernumerary pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Application for Pay
05/07/1790 Autograph Letter SignedInforms the Secretary at War that an application has been made to the office for the pay of John Kennedy, late a soldier in the Massachusetts Regiment, and said to have been taken prisoner in 1780.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Application by Capt. Jonathan Pearsee
05/19/1790 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter to the War Secretary regarding an application made by Capt. Jonathan Pearsee to the Office of Army Accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
An Estimate of the Expense of Troops for an Expedition Against the Wabash
08/23/1790 Document SignedItemized list of expenses at contractors prices.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
