John Smith
18 documents
Trouble Filling Company Without Money
Problems recruiting without money to pay recruits and officers.
Bezaleel Howe PapersReceipt of Ninety Dollars
Smith's late indisposition and business and the consequence of his brother's departure for London has prevented him from acknowledging the receipt of ninety dollars brought him by Lt. Howe. An apology …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pack Horses, Kettle, and Bridle
Smith admits that he cannot do justice by Hodgdon's horses so he will send 16 along with the pack horses. He is also sending by the bearer the kettle the lard was sent in and the bridle that was left …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from John Smith to Samuel Hodgdon on arrival of new Quartermaster General, shipment of corn, and inquiry regarding tract of land near fork of Little Miami River
Smith expresses pleasure at hearing from Mr Harris that Hodgdon has arrived safely at Pittsburg. Hodgdon's successor as Quartermaster General of the Army (though not without many fears) has yet to …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Keeping the Horses Well
Smith announces that he has purchased the blades of five acres which when added to what he has at home will, with corn, keep Hodgdon's horses well. The stable will be satisfactory for the prime horses …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fowls for Hodgdon & Wilkinson
Since it is disagreeable to walk Smith has taken the liberty of loaning Pricket's gray [horse] to Mr. Garned during his business at Fort Washington. Meanwhile he wants Garned to meet a messenger from …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Eggs, Fowl, Lamb
The horses returned on the 19th of February. Smith has sent a bushel of potatoes, a few eggs, a small quantity of butter, a half dozen fowls, and a lamb but he fears he cannot get lime. He discovered …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bushels of Lime
Smith informs Hodgdon that he has procured 8 bushels of lime and would have sent more but it is so bad in quality that he would rather have sent none. Miten [?] would not trouble himself to go and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accomodation of Sixty Horses
Smith assures Hodgdon that rather than be judged as an enemy of his country, he would resign his business. But if the accomodation of Hodgdon's horses is acceptable to Hodgdon Smith can take in sixty …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)24 Horses Received
Smith announced that he has received all 24 of Hodgdon's horses which seem to be hearty and doing well. He has heard that there are a number of horses on the other side of the Ohio which can also be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return for fresh provisions for the Brig Sophia
Stores, return for fresh provisions for the Brig Sophia.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndNecessary Portions of Meat and Vegetables, Etc.
Smith has received the bill of fare and thanks Hodgdon for his kind attention. The provisions they have received are satisfactory and Smith has written to Jones & Thompson since they furnished the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mr. Skinner Moved from West Liberty, Etc.
Mr. Skinner has moved from West Liberty so Smith was unable to see him. John Easton's friends expect him to travel to Philadelphia by sea from New Orleans. Enclosed is a letter to the Purveyor of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles That Can Be Disposed Of in Lieu of Cash, Etc.
Smith discusses his experiences dealing with the rulers of Algiers and the Jewish people with whom he does business. Antisemitic language.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
