Peter Hunt
63 documents

Update on Stores Delivered
09/21/1794 Letterbook CopyMilitary stores delivered by Mr. Nicholson. Arms and accouretments nearly forwarded. Many materials are wanted.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Update on Conditions of Supplies
12/21/1794 Letterbook CopyHunt to take charge of Jersey militia, guns and tents were out in rain yesterday, need access to dry supplies. Request advice on maintaining supplies.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Twelve Horses
08/28/1794 Letter SignedThe twelve horses that Hodgdon wants purchased are available a few miles from Lamberton but Hodgdon should specify the size and price of the horses he wants before Hunt can act on his request.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Timber Unavailable
06/14/1794 Autograph Letter SignedTimber is not available because a number of the principal mills have lost their dams. Seasoned white pine boards are on hand and available at reasonable prices.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Three Quarter White Pine Boards
06/18/1794 Autograph Letter SignedHunt has sent by the bearer, Capt. [Garrret] Voorhis, 2,500 feet of three quarter white pine boards.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Tents & Arms Exposed to Heavy Rain
12/21/1794 Autograph Letter SignedHunt announces his arrival with the Jersey Brigade. He is supposed to receive his stores from the Jersey Militia but the tents and arms have been exposed to heavy rain and cannot be received until the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Ten Continental Horses, Etc.
12/25/1794 Letter SignedHunts discusses the disposition of ten continental horses. One of the horses was taken by one of General Miller's wagoners while the remaining nine were put up for public sale. He has received 800 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Supplies Forwarded to Carlisle and Reading
09/27/1794 Letterbook CopyArms and cartouch boxes forwarded, remainder of order to be forwarded shortly. Difficulty in procuring teams of wagons hindered shipment.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Stores Delivered by Mr. Nicholson
09/21/1794 Autograph Letter SignedThe arms and accoutrements intended for Reading are nearly all forwarded and those for Carlisle will be sent with all possible dispatch.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Six Loads of Arms to Reading
09/19/1794 Letter SignedSix loads of arms have been sent on to Reading and the remainder will be sent soon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Readiness of the New Jersey Regiment
09/19/1794 Copy of Signed DocumentHunt notifies Hodgdon that the boxes of arms have been opened for the purposes of delivery and that General Bloomfield's infantry is ready to march, although there is still a need for camp kettles and …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Purchasing of Horses
09/01/1794 Autograph Letter SignedHunt has applied himself in the purchase of six horses which he hopes will answer Hodgdon's purpose. If he could keep them a few days, their appearance might be helped.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Provisions for New Jersey Militia
09/12/1794 Letterbook CopyRequested information on what to provide the militia currently staying at Hunt's post.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Pistols to be Forwarded
09/20/1794 Letterbook CopyApologies for late receipt of letter, pistols to be forwarded.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Pistols in Box No. 1
09/20/1794 Autograph Letter SignedA few of the pistols in Box. No. 1 have allready been issued but the remainder will be forwarded at the first opportunity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Ordnance On Board
08/20/1794 Autograph Letter SignedThe ordnance has put on board Capt. Ashmore's vessel at the lowest freight that it could be done for.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Multiplicity of Business
09/14/1794 Letter SignedHodgdon should assume that Hunt has a multiplicity of business on hand which prevented him answering Mr. Parker.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Much Wanted Sundries, Etc.
09/17/1794 Letter SignedThe horsemen have moved on, accompanied by Governor Howell, to New Town.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Military Stores for the New Jersey Militia
09/12/1794 Copy of Signed DocumentHunt assures Hodgdon that he or his second-in-command will provide the necessary military stores for the militia now assembling at Lamberton and Trenton.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Military Stores
09/16/1794 Letterbook CopyStores to be attended to, busy schedule prevents Hunt from answering Mr. Parker.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Issuing Stores
09/15/1794 Autograph Letter Signed[Partly illegible] The stores are safe and Hunt is issuing them out.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Horses and Arms
12/25/1794 Letterbook CopyHorses sold, arms arrived in disorganized manner, return for arms to be made out shortly.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Horses
09/01/1794 Letterbook CopyPurchase of horses upon request of Hodgdon.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Forwarded Arms
09/19/1794 Letterbook CopyArms forwarded, Hunt making every effort to send along powder.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
