Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with Joseph King
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with Joseph King
Description
Joseph Howell informs Joseph King that vouchers from Major Painter and Captain Patton are needed to settle his claim.
year created
1787
month created
11
day created
26
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in image
author note
Joseph Howell
recipient note
Joseph King
notable person/group
Joseph King
Joseph Howell
Major Painter
Captain Patton
Oliver Wolcott
Mr. Phillips
Mr. Pierce
notable location
New York
Virginia
Connecticut
notable item/thing
certificate
interest
settlement
accounts
vouchers
document number
1787112621055
page start
272
transcription
Office of Army Accounts
New York Nov 26th 1787
Sir
Your letter of the 13th and 15th Nov to Mr Pierce were received this day. Mr Pierce being still in Virginia and his return uncertain I take the liberty to inform you that on the application of Mr Pierce to Oliver Wolcott Esq of Connecticut to call on Mr Phillips for an account of the certificate left him by that Mr Wolcott has obtained a settlement of Mr Phillips and received of him the remaining certificate on hand a return of which is transmitted to this office, so that nothing prevents a settlement of your accounts but the want of vouchers delivered to cap Patton and Major Painter - I wish your attention to procure them that are may (undecipherable)
273
enabled to close your accounts - Inclosed you will receive my certificate for the final settlements granted for your services which I presume will enable you to procure the interest and relieve you in some measure from your difficulties. I am Sir yo
Joseph Howell Jr
Mr Joseph King
New York Nov 26th 1787
Sir
Your letter of the 13th and 15th Nov to Mr Pierce were received this day. Mr Pierce being still in Virginia and his return uncertain I take the liberty to inform you that on the application of Mr Pierce to Oliver Wolcott Esq of Connecticut to call on Mr Phillips for an account of the certificate left him by that Mr Wolcott has obtained a settlement of Mr Phillips and received of him the remaining certificate on hand a return of which is transmitted to this office, so that nothing prevents a settlement of your accounts but the want of vouchers delivered to cap Patton and Major Painter - I wish your attention to procure them that are may (undecipherable)
273
enabled to close your accounts - Inclosed you will receive my certificate for the final settlements granted for your services which I presume will enable you to procure the interest and relieve you in some measure from your difficulties. I am Sir yo
Joseph Howell Jr
Mr Joseph King
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | DDJ01 (355 pages) | Collection: Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) | V:135, P:272 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Joseph Howell | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Joseph King | [unknown] | [n/a] |