Howell, Joseph, 1750-1798 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.03920-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
1 July 1788
Author/Creator
Howell, Joseph, 1750-1798
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
4 p. : docket ; Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 20.2 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Discusses details of settling the accounts of Colonel [John] Crane and his officers. Indicates that army accounts must be settled before officers can obtain "the lands they are entitled to." Notes that the advances made to those who were supposed to have resigned or left the service before army settlements took place cannot be admitted. Holds Crane responsible for allowing officers to leave without waiting for the settlement of army accounts. Further criticizes Crane for his record keeping in relation to army accounts and the payment of officers. Recently discovered that John Bryant is a pensioner, and temporarily suspended his allowance until Crane's payment to Bryant is accounted for.

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