John Stagg
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Shells for Mortars
Hodgdon is directed to forward to Fort Mifflin fifty shells for each of the ten-inch mortars directed to be sent there, including everything necessary for fitting them for service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Send the Troops by Capt. Garman
The Secretary of War thinks it best to send the troops by Capt. Garman so act accordingly.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Seacoast Gun Carriages
The Secretary of War requests that one of the models of the seacoast gun carriages be transported to Col. Rochefontaine at Boston.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sea Coast Gun Carriage
If the model for the Sea Coast Gun Carriage has not been sent to Col. Rochefontaine, the engineer in New England, the Secretary of War [Knox] will take it with him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Schedule of sums of money
In absence of the Secretary of War, clerk John Stagg encloses a schedule of several items of money furnished David Henley as agent for War Department in the Southwest Territory
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Saddle, Bridle, & Cartridges for Reynolds
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to furnish James Reynolds, the express rider, with a saddle and bridle to replace the old ones he brought with him. He also will need a few pistol cartridges.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Reynolds & His Horse
The bearer, James Reynolds, is an express and has arrived with dispatches from General [Anthony] Wayne. Hodgdon is directed to attend to him and his horse and also he wants some money.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Wayne's Legion
Enclosed is the, confidentially, requested return of the Legion under the command of General [Anthony] Wayne but the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio and in Georgia are not included. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of the City Militia
Hodgdon is notified of the expected return of the remainder of the city militia from the western expedition. The Secretary of War wants him to retrieve from them the cannon and military stores and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Spare Clothing
The Secretary of War requests a duplicate of the return of all spare clothing of former contracts remaining in Hodgdon's possession.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Military & Quartermaster's Stores
Hodgdon should provide a return of all the military and quartermaster's stores forwarded to the westward for the army under General [Anthony] Wayne during 1794.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Clothing for the Post at Carlisle
A note from Stagg to Hodgdon which includes a Return of Clothing Necessary for the Post at Carlisle signed by Thomas Butler, Major of the 4th Sub Legion.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Clothing for Kersey's Detachment
A return of clothing wanted for the detachment under the command of Capt. William Kersey. Stagg notes that some of the recruits are due new suits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Clothing for Kersey's Detachment
Return of clothing wanted for the detachment under the command of Capt. William Kersey which is included in the extra supply needed for the recruiting service in Charleston [South Carolina].
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Clothing for Kersey's Detachment
Return of clothing wanted for the detachment under the command of Capt. William Kersey which is included in the extra supply needed for the recruiting service in Charleston [South Carolina].
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Responsibility for Delivering Fifty Thousand Dollars
Stagg informs Alexander that he is responsible for delivering $50,000 to Carlisle for the pay of the militia whose mission is to suppress an insurrection on the frontiers of Pennsylvania.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8DRequest of Secretary of War to Furnish Detailed Information on All Non-Commissioned Officers
Stagg wrote on behalf of the Sec. of War requesting a return of all the non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates specifically for the month their service will expire. Also requested Howell …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Supplies KMC
Sedam successfully recruiting in New York. He requested additional clothing and arms for the recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for New Frigate Model to Allow for New Pattern Kentledge [Ballast]
Directs that another model of the frigate(s) to be built be sent to Commissioner of the Revenues Tench Coxe, to make allowance for a new pattern of kentledge [nautical scrap metal for ballast] for …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRequest for infantry clothing, accoutrement, and a wagon to convey baggage for detachment
Requests that Hodgdon issue a suit of infantry clothing, stand of arms, accoutrement to a recruit enlisted by Ensign McClean. Also two drum carriages, and a wagon to convey baggage of detachment …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for clothing and blankets
John Stagg, Chief Clerk of the War Department, requests that Samuel Hodgdon transport to New York twenty suits of clothing and blankets, for the use of Captain Alexander Thompson and his company of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report of Deserter Claiming to Have Been Captured By Indians & Escaped
An alleged deserter claims that he was captured by Indians and later released. If he appears in Pittsburgh, he is to be apprehended and sent to Fort Washington and on to Legion headquarters.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Regarding the Affairs of the U.S. Government & of Europe, with Expectation of War with England or France
Reports on the status and health of friends and family in the East, and on the status of Burbeck's ticket in the Washington Lottery. Mentions a meeting with an officer who gave Stagg an account of …
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