To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Howell, Junior, 11 September 1794
From Joseph Howell, Junior
W. D. Accountants Office
September 11th. 1794
Sir
I have to request in the absence of the Secretary of War, you will be pleased to direct the sum of five thousand dollars to be placed in the hands of the Treasurer, being for the use of the department of war, namely—
| For the pay of the recruits | 2000. |
| “ the recruiting service | 1500 |
| “ incidental expences | 1500 |
| Dollars | 5000 |
I am Sir &c
Joseph Howell
The Secretary of the Treasury
LC, RG 93, Letter Book, 1794, National Archives.