To Alexander Hamilton from Joseph Howell, Junior, 27 January 1794
From Joseph Howell, Junior
W. D. Accountants Office
January 27th 1794
Sir
I have the honor to transmit you some observations on that part of the Act of Congress of 30th April 1790,1 respecting officers rations and to solicit your attention on the subject.
I am Sir &c
Joseph Howell
The Honble.
The Secty of the Treasury
LC, RG 93, Letter Book, 1794, National Archives.
1. “An Act for regulating the Military Establishment of the United States” ( 119–21). Howell is referring to Section 7 of this act.