Michael G. Houdin
30 documents
Hodgdon's Horse
Mr. Greenlee, Quartermaster of the militia, has just this moment arrived with Hodgdon's horse. Houdin would be happy to take charge of him but has no place to secure him nor is there any food for him. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dismissal of Patrick Lacy
Houdin declares that Hodgdon no doubt will be surprised to see Patrick Lacy again at Fort Washington. He is no soldier and the boys seem to be so displeased with him that, in the interests of harmony, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wages to be Paid to Colonel Fish, Request for Information on the River Surge in Philadelphia
Expresses concern that Howell has not received letter. Encloses voucher for salary. Asks for draft forwarded to Colonel Nicholas Fish. Relates news about raging river at Philadelphia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Back Pay
Houdin requests six month's back pay, at the rate of thirty dollars per month, as promised him by the Henry Knox as Secretary of War.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)1500 Stands of Arms Shipped to Captain Fleming
Houdin notes that he has shipped on board the sloop "Sukey and Peggy"--David Smith, master--1500 stands of arms agreeable to the order of Captain Fleming of West Point. He observes, however, that in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers Enclosed, Request to Send Sum to Col. Fish
Sends vouchers for his salary and asks that the payment orders be sent to Colonel Fish.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Regarding Salary
Houdin has been writing to Howell for his salary but has received no response. He hopes that Simmons will send him his pay for October 1794 - May 1795.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)I am laboring under some disadvantages...
Houdin discusses the disadvantages that he is experiencing in settling his accounts and asks Simmons to convey this information to the Secretary of War.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Contemplation of Putting Me in Gaol, Etc.
In addition to discussing his account, Houdin refers to the writ that he was served which might have resulted in his incarceration had it not been for the intervention of General Schuyler;
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Whereabouts of the Powder Intended for the Six Nations, Etc.
It is a mystery to Houdin that the order from the War Office respecting the powder for the Six Nations of Indians in 1794 remains unsatisfied but he assures Hodgdon that it was not his fault. He wants …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Trying to See Mr. Dickenson, Etc.
Houdin has not seen Mr. Dickenson yet but will do so as soon as he comes to Albany. He wants to be given notce if there are to be any movements or alterations in the department as a judge in Albany …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Reports Receipt and Shipment of Flags; Encloses Salary Voucher
Reports receipt of flags. Sent them by stage to Schenectady to be delivered to Henry Dare, to be forwarded to Capt. Bruft, who has left Albany. Expresses concern about news from Mr. Dickenson. …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)My Great Astonishment!
Houdin expresses his astonishment that Hodgdon's letter was not forwarded to Mr. Dickenson. He had asked the stage driver if he knew Mr. Dickenson and the man replied that he knew him well. In the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indians Have Received More than Their Share, Etc.
In a discussion of many other matters, Houdin regrets the mistake that was not his own but resulted in the Indians receiving more than their share of supplies. He is certain that he is not expected to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Need Additional Pay to Support Myself, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of a number of supply matters, Houdin entreats Hodgdon to make his case before Congress for additional pay without which he will find it difficult to support himself. He also wants …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivering Annual Presents to the Six Nations of Indians, Etc.
Among sundry other matters, Houdin describes the journey he undertook to deliver two hogsheads and nine bales of annual presents to the Six Nations of Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Request for Horseman's Pistols, Etc.
While discussing many other matters, Houdin notes that he has furnished Major Peters and Major Kersey with tents and other articles he is sure they will need as they proceed on their journey. He has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transport and Delivery of Stores
Discussed shipments of goods on the Sloop Sally sailing out of Albany, NY. Enclosed receipts for the cost of transportation and travel. Delivery of goods with speed was of most importance.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Houdin - the ordnance and military storekeeper at the War Department's Albany depot - writes about the public store owned by James Caldwell and various payments owed. Also mentions yellow fever.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Discusses Houdin's accounts and mentions that two hogsheads of clothing needed by soldiers is detained at Fort Stanwix.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
