Elias Langham
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Return of Public Stores, Etc.
Langham intends to get more stores to the cavalry but collecting them will be tedious because they are scattered throughout the country. His account for monies expended is less than he expected …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for overdue money and supplies
Langham reports that he has not received supplies or money at Shepherds Town. Langham laments that he is without private and public money. Asks Hodgdon to forward by Mr. John Lien as much money as the …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Collecting Cavalry Arms & Accoutrements, Etc.
Langham has been out collecting cavalry arms and accoutrements and sought to save money by hiring a cart. However, the cart was inadequate for such a long journey so he was forced to hire a wagon. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Stores to Pittsburgh
Langham has drawn $500 in favor of William Davidson & Company to be charged in the expense of transporting the stores from Shepherds Town to Pittsburgh. The articles will be shipped in boxes suitable …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stores Forwarded to Captain Gibson, Etc.
The following items were forwarded to Captain Gibson at Staunton: swords with belts, a drum and fife, a horseman's tent, common tents, camp kettles, axes, and gun powder. All are in good order except …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shoes & Blankets to be Forwarded to Pittsburgh, Etc.
As ordered by the Secretary of War, the shoes and blankets at Shepherds Town will be transported to Pittsburgh, a journey that will consume 12 - 20 days. Langham requires the necessary monies to pay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requests Permission to go to Kentucky for Business
Reports news from his brother, whom he sent on important business to Kentucky last year and who became ill and hasn't been able to conduct the business. Requests permission from the Secretary of War …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Annual Examination of Public Store and Damaged Leather
Has just commenced the annual examination of public stores. The leather has been too long neglected, but he will do what he can to brush the cartouche boxes, shoes, valises. Will also air out all the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Not Travelling Until the Stores are Safely Arranged, Etc.
Langham assures Hodgdon that he will not set out for Kentucky until he ensures that the stores are safely secured. This will give his friend Bedinger as little trouble as possible. Since there have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Neglect in the Preparation of Returns
In addition to enclosing the account of public stores furnished Ensign David Thompson, an examination by Langham of copies of returns has revealed a degree of neglect in their preparation. Therefore, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Keeping Accounts
Langham favored sending accounts for settlement through Hodgdon, rather than Simmons. Asks about arrangements for the arsenal on Potowmack.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Horsemen's Swords in Place of Sergeant's Swords
As directed by Major Hodgdon, the following items are forwarded to Captain Gibson at Staunton: swords with belts, a drum and fife, a horseman's tent, common tents, camp kettles, axes, and gun powder. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Finding My Brother Dead, Etc.
Among other matters, Langham notes that on his way to the western country at Cumberland he found a cache of public stores. They had been lodged there by return wagons from General Morgan's camp on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Blankets, Shoes, Etc.
Among a number of supply matters, Langham notes that he forwarded to Major Craig 615 good blankets and fifteen damaged ones that he did not separate from the good ones. However, they were noted in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrangements Related to My Absence
Langham is about to set off for Kentucky confident that the care and management of the stores is in good hands. He has asked Major Bedinger to open all letters from Hodgdon and the War Office and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Obtaining a Leave of Absence to Go to Kentucky, Etc.
Enclosed is a report relative to such stores that have come to hand since Langham's last return. Langham wants to go to Kentucky on business and asks Hodgdon to use his influence with the Secretary of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charged for Packing the Stores Sent to Fort Pitt
After receiving a copy of his January accounts from the Accountant's office, Langham finds that he has been charged for the packing and baling of the stores sent to Fort Pitt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$500 Should be Sufficient for All Public Purposes
Langham has drawn on the Secretary of War for $500 even though he does not know whether his September, December, or March accounts have passed examination. He asks Hodgdon to pay as much attention to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation of Supplies to Baltimore
Transfer of muskets and cartouche boxes to Baltimore. Requested information on payment of Messr. Baker & [Connygs].
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Order of Stores to Captain Gibbs
Mentions an order to be sent to Captain Gibson; also mentions damaged clothing from Captain Lear.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Murder of Indian by White Man
Discussed the "inhumane" murder of an Indian by a disorderly white man.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Money for Transporting Stores to Baltimore, Etc.
Langham has drawn on Hodgdon for monies to cover the expenditures of transporting stores to Baltimore. He has received no money from the public since the previous January except what was sent to Baker …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
