To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Howell, Junior, 27 September 1794
From Joseph Howell, Junior
W. D. Accountants Office
September 27th. 1794
Sir
In pursuance of your request as noted in my letter of Yesterday I have the honor to inform you that the sum required is contemplated to be expended for buildings, repairs and articles directed to be made and purchased by the President the sum of
| Dollars 5000 | |
| For the pay of the Army & for bounties to recruits | 3000 |
| " Subsistence of Officers | 1000 |
| " Incidental & Contingent expences | 1000 |
| Dollars 10000 |
The Treasurer1 informs me that he has in his hands as Agent for the Department of War the sum of three hundred and ninety dollars & 69 Cts.
I am Sir &c
Joseph Howell
The Secty of the Treasury
LC, RG 93, Letter Book, 1794, National Archives.
1. Samuel Meredith.