Howell, Joseph (1750-1798) Memorandum for the Honorable Mr. Lyman
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03432.088 Author/Creator: Howell, Joseph (1750-1798) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 April 1794 Pagination: 1 p. ; 19.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Requests that Captain John Bryant send him information regarding the pay and service of enlisted artillerymen and artificers. The Lyman referred to was the Massachusetts congressman William Lyman. Written from the "Accountants Office."
Joseph Howell had served in the American Revolution, when the Constitution was passed he became Paymaster General of the Army, with the rank of Major. He held the office until his death.
Captain John Bryant was the Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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