John Stagg
523 documents
Inspecting and Proving Gunpowder
The Secretary of War wants to be informed whether there is any person in Philadelphia who can be confided with the immediate inspecting and proving of 25 tons of gunpowder now deposted at Frankfort …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Infantry Clothing for Privates
Hodgdon is directed to forward to Governors Island New York, for Capt. Cornelius Sedam's recruits, twenty suits of infantry clothing for privates.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Important Dispatches for Major General Wayne to be Delivered Without Delay
Mr. Carpenter bears important dispatches for Major General Wayne. Secretary of War requests a boat immediately, with guard, to take bearer down Ohio River to Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersHospital Stores & Surgical Instruments
The Secretary of the Treasury has asked Mr. Francis to procure hospital stores and surgical instruments for the militia army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Noon Appointment
"The Secretary of War will be glad to see you at the War Office this day, 12 o'clock."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hiring Additional Hands, Etc.
Stagg discusses various personnel and supply matters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Goods to be Transported to Knoxville
Hodgdon is directed to pack up and have transported to Governor [William] Blount at Knoxville various goods intended for him and for the Chickasaw Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fifty Thousand Dollars for the Militia Army
Stagg notifies Blaime that the Secretary of the Treasury has authorized $50,000 for the use of the militia army and the appropriate receipts should be provided to the bearer, Mr. James Alexander.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8DFifteen Hundred Stand of Arms
Hodgdon is directed to have fifteen hundred stand of arms transported to Winchester Virginia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Express to Winchester
The Secretary of War wants a man ready to go express to Winchester. He should call at the War Office where he will informed of the hour he will begin his journey.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Express at the War Office
"Let the express be at the War Office 1/4 before 3 o'clock."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipage for Recruits
Hodgdon should have forwarded for the recruiting service in New Brunswick New Jersey, addressed to Ensign James Richmond, a number of articles for the recruits. Articles are also needed in Norfolk …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipage for Leitheiser & Sparks
Hodgdon is directed to send specified articles to Lt. Hartman Leitheiser's recruits in Reading and also to Capt. Richard Sparks in Carlisle.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipage for Captain Kersey
Hodgdon is asked to deliver to Capt. William Kersey a list of articles to include muskets; bayonets; bayonet belts; bayonet scabbards; cartridge boxes; cartridge box belts; screwdrivers; ball screws; …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipage for Capt. Sedam
Hodgdon is directed to forward to Capt. [Cornelius] Sedam, at Governors Island, a list of specified articles.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Orders
Enclosed copy of a letter from the Commissioner of Revenue. Requested orders within letter be followed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Letter
Enclosed a copy of a letter from the Comissioner of Revenue. Stagg requested Hodgdon's answer to the commissioner's questions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Letter
Notification that letter enclosed was received by Ensign Campbell Smith at Lancaster.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dragoon Horses, Etc.
Hodgdon is directed to purchase and equip twelve dragoon horses for the recruits at Lancaster under Cornet Slough. Also he is to have two brass twelve-pounders mounted on carriages and readied for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dispatches for General Chapin
Hodgdon is directed to provide an express to carry dispatches to General [Israel] Chapin at Canandarquay, Genesee Country.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delayed Money for Pittsburgh
The Secretary of the Treasury [Alexander Hamilton] announces that the money to be sent to Pittsburgh with Mr. Fisher has been delayed pending further orders. .
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deficiency of Tents
Colonel Mentges has noted a deficiency of horsemen's and common tents for the accomodation of the Jersey detachment so the Secretary of the Treasury orders that an immediate supply be sent forward.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Daily Report to This Office
The Secretary of the Treasury wants a return of all the supplies forwarded to the several militia rendezvous.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract to supply provisions to the Western Army for 1795
John Stagg sends true copy of a formal agreement for rations to Major Isaac Craig, Deputy Quartermaster General. The agreement is between Tench Coxe and two contractors. List of rations with …
James Robertson Papers
