John Stagg
523 documents
Regarding Rejection of Appointment to Commissary General
Recommendation of Kirkpatrick appreciated, but Sec. of Treasury had a second choice for position of Commissary General if Craig declined appointment.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndReceipt of Joseph Howell incidental expenses of Indian Department
Receipt for incidental expenses of Indian Department.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt of Joseph Howell incidental expenses of Indian Department
Stagg received $450 on account of incidental expenses of the Indian Department.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Proving the Cannon Being Cast at Providence
Hodgdon is to transport the following to Providence, Rhode Island addressed to Colonel Jeremiah Olney: 6,700 pounds of cannon powder, 204 32-pound shot, and 564 24-pound shot for proving the cannon …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Providing Transportation for Hutchins' Detachment
It is utterly impossible that one wagon can accomodate Hutchins' detachment. Sixteen men are to go westward and some of them are not able to carry their knapsacks or muskets. The certainty of bad …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder, Lead, & Flints for Gov. Mifflin
The Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon charge as a loan to the State of Pennsylvania the powder, lead, and flints that have been provided to Gov. [Thomas] Mifflin in addition to the 140 rifles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder for Governor Mifflin
Governor Mifflin has applied for a supply of powder intended for a company of artillery who will support the patriotic militia of the city. Powder, standard cartridges, portfires, and other articles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pistol Cartridges for Slough
Cornet Slough and his dragoons are ordered on a special command by the President with a special party that will join him in Trenton. He needs one hundred pistol cartridges immediately.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Patterns of Military Clothing for 1793-1795
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to send to the War Office the patterns of military clothing for the troops of the United States for the years 1793, 1794, and 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Patterns for Casting Iron Wheels
Hodgdon is directed to send to Tench Coxe, the Commissioner of the Revenue, the patterns for casting the iron wheels for the 32 and 24 pounder cannon carriages.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Patterns for Casting Iron
Hodgdon is to deliver to Tench Cox, Commissioner of the Revenue, two patterns for the casting of iron for both a thirty-two and and a twenty-four pounder, to be delivered to the bearer, Mr. Gitts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pattern Coat & Vest for Sergeants
The Secretary of War directs Hodgdon to send to his office the pattern coat and vest for sergeants. The contractors have brought some cloth samples which they propose as substitutes. Mr. Stille has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Outfitting Charles Evans, Former Captive
Hodgdon is asked to provide Charles Evans, a soldier lately returned from captivity, with the necessary clothing to make him feel decent and comfortable and with a horse, saddle, and bridle so that he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ordnance Stores for Wayne's Troops
Hodgdon is directed by Secretary of War to provide an estimate of ordnance stores for the troops under the command of Major General Wayne for the year 1794.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ordnance in South Carolina
Enclosed is a return of all the ordnance within South Carolina from Governor [William] Moultrie. Hodgdon is directed to ship to Charleston powder and ball so as to complete 100 rounds of ammunition …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Orders to take charge of deserters
Detachment under Ensign McClean, marching to Headquarters, to take charge of seven deserters in jail. McClean waits on Hodgdon for some iron handcuffs to secure the deserters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order for Bruff's Recruits
Stagg lists a number of articles that should be transported to Baltimore for the use of Captain Bruff's recruits. There is also a list of articles already received by Captain Bruff.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Objects for $25,000?
The Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon furnish him with an estimate stating the objects for which the $25,000 was requested.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notification of Receipt
Notification that letter to Secretary of War was received.
James Robertson PapersNon-indebtedness sworn
Non-indebtedness sworn before Philadelphia Alderman, Hilary Baker.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)No. 33 Extract from a Major General Anthony Wayne's letter
Notification that Wayne's army took control of post at Grand Glaize. Enemy abandoned all settlements the evening prior to U.S. military arrival. Believed enemy had received information on Wayne's …
James Robertson PapersNo Temporary Buildings
The Secretary of War [Knox] does not approve Hodgdon's proposal of erecting temporary buildings for the infant armory because the public cannot afford the extra expense.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
