1From James Madison to Joseph Howell, 12 February 1791 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 12 February 1791. Acknowledged in Howell to JM, 14 Feb. 1791 . Requests information concerning the claim submitted by the heirs of Robert and Henry Tompkins.
2From Alexander Hamilton to Joseph Howell, Junior, 8 March 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
I wish you to inform me when Samuel Armstrong Paymaster to the eighth Massachusetts regiment received the Monies upon which a balance remains due from him. I am, Sir, Your obedt. Servt. LS , RG 93, Miscellaneous Records, National Archives. Armstrong had been regimental paymaster from 1780 to 1783. H probably wished the information in connection with Armstrong’s claim against the United...