John Stagg
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Quantity of Lead
The Secretary of the Treasury has been requested to purchase a quantity of lead for public service. The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to receive in store, from time to time, such quantities of lead …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Horses Left in Kentucky
Secretary of War asks to know number of public horses left by Hodgdon in Kentucky after campaign of 1791.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Provide Answers to Captain George Fleming Queries
Captain George Fleming wants to know cost of carriages made in Philadelphia, for cannon sent from West Point, and what a carpenter would charge of making carriages for eight inch howitzers. Stagg …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Prices of Articles
Hodgdon is asked to send a memorandum with the prices of a list of articles: knapsacks; cartridge boxes; tents; horsemen's tents; horsemen's marquees; travelling carriages for brass cannon and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay for James M. Reed express rider
Request for pay of James M. Reed, express rider, who carried dispatches from Niagara.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Ordnance & Military Stores
Hodgdon is directed to examine the enclosed additional requisition for Ordnance and Military Stores and make a return for such articles that are on hand and make an estimate of the expense of those …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Orders to Receive PublicHorses and Equipment
Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon receive from Corporal Gallagher two pulci horse with equipment. Colonel Henley, going to Governor Blount's territory may want of them.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Orders to Receive Damaged Gun-Barrels
Request to receive damaged supplies, enclosed letter from A.A. Muller on the subject.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Note from War Office requests delivery of letter from Charles Thompson to Secretary of War
Mr Andilbert will hand a letter for Charles Thompson, which the Secretary of War requests be forwarded to him without delay.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Musters of the Troops
Stagg is transmitting a copy of the general abstract of the musters of the troops which composed the army under Major General [Arthur] St. Clair in September and October of 1791.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Morrow's Misfortune
Includes a copy of a letter from Clement Biddle and Thomas L. Moore describing the misfortune of Abraham Morrow who has suffered a great loss by fire. Morrow desires an advance of $250 and Biddle and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letters of advice of money drawn by John Belli, Deputy Quarter Master, to Secretary of War
Encloses letters of advice on money drawn by John Belli, Deputy Quarter Master General, to Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter to William Shippen and James Hutchinson requesting examination of pension applicant
Letter; asks that doctors examine a pension applicant John Blackburn, and certify the nature of his disability.
Misc MSSLetter from the Commissary of Military Stores
Letter from John Stagg, Chief Clerk of the War Department, to Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Legionville, Knox's Eastern tour, war in Europe, and Burbeck's rank
Letter, mentions affairs in Legionville, Knox's Eastern tour, war in Europe, and Burbeck's rank.
Henry Burbeck PapersInformation of Congressional Measures Concerning the Army, Officer Vacancies, & Indian Relations
Apologizes for the lateness of reply to Burbeck's letters, claiming busyness at the War Office. Reports on the projected movements of two doctors. Reports on the health of friends, and sends their …
John Stagg PapersInfantry Clothing to Pittsburgh
Hodgdon is directed to send 110 complete suits of infantry clothing to Pittsburgh to be put in charge of Major Craig and issued to the troops stationed at Fort Franklin, Pittsburgh, Big Beaver, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Goods
The packages marked "St. Clair" and said to contain Indian goods are to be forwarded to Pittsburgh to the care of Major [Isaac] Craig.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Goods for the Wabash Indians
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Tench Francis, out of the public stores, ten rifles, seven swords, and 200 strings of wampum which will be added to the supply of Indian goods ordered for the Wabash …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fourth of July Celebration Powder
In the enclosed letter Thomas Proctor has been instructed by the Governor of Pennsylvania to provide an estimate of the powder needed for the coming 4th of July celebration. The order should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Four Strings of Wampum
Stagg wants four strings of wampum in addition to the number furnished that morning.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding of Duplicate of March 10 Knox Letter
Since Knox is sick he has ordered Stagg to send Wayne a duplicate of his March 10 letter.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Forget the Tents
The Secetary of War says that the tents mentioned in Hodgdon's letter need not be sent to Capt. Sedam at present.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fire Powder in the Streets of the City
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Capt. Jeremiah Fisher two brass three-pounders with their implements in order to fire powder in the streets of the city by direction of the Mayor. As soon as this …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate for the Quarter Master's supplies
Estimate for the Quarter Master's supplies. Secretary of War asks for the prices thereto. Bring to meeting.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
