Peter Hunt
63 documents

Enclosed: Invoice of Military Stores Returned by Jersey Line
12/30/1794 Letterbook CopyEnclosed invoice, quality of supplies is poor. Other articles can be found in public stores.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Delivery of Continental Stores
08/20/1794 LetterbookTransportation and delivery of goods discussed.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Delivery of Articles
09/05/1794 Autograph Letter SignedAccount of articles sent by Capt. Douglas matched the invoices included with them. Some articles put into the Continental store, the remainder into the store run by Hunt. Will hold onto the grain at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Compensation Should Match the Charge
04/09/1794 Autograph Letter SignedHunt will follow Hodgdon's directions to the letter but reminds him that this is a considerable charge which Hodgdon should keep in mind when deciding on Hunt's compensation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Compensation for Cost of Arms
04/09/1794 LetterbookAssurances of following directions given by Hodgdon, cost of arms procured noted.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Advanced Wages
09/27/1794 Letter Signed[Partly illegible] Hunt cannot engage men without advancing a part of their wages with the promise that the remainder will be paid upon their return so he requests $500 in post notes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of Peter Hunt, Etc.
17/14/1794 Letter SignedUpon examining Hodgdon's remarks regarding his account, Hunt finds them perfectly right. There are two mistakes on Capt. Howe's account, the first in faking a receipt and the other in the charge in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Wnclosed Receipts of Stores
06/24/1795 Letterbook CopyReceipts of Military stores enclosed. John Furman to deliver vouchers. Details on state of inventory.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Transport of Brass Ordnance
02/23/1795 Letterbook CopyBrass ordnance arrived, to be transported on Sloop Washington to be delivered.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Status of Cavalry Horses
08/06/1795 Letterbook CopyOfficers written regarding status of horses purchased for cavalry, awaiting replies.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Search for Muskets
02/25/1795 Letterbook CopyVoorhes to deliver cannon. Missing muskets, bayonets, and pistols need to be found. Hunt proposed placing an advertisement in newspaper for arms but requests advice on subject.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Return of Military Stores
02/07/1795 Letterbook CopyRemainder of stores added to return just received. Notification that officers are awaiting orders from Hodgdon.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Request for Horses
06/22/1795 Letterbook CopyOrders from War Department to collect all horses and other public property within the state, Hunt informed that recipient of letter is in possession of some items.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Promissory Note
03/07/1795 Letterbook CopyHunt promised to deliver various muskets and arms supplies to Hodgdon.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Jersey Troopers' Horses
10/01/1795 Letterbook CopyHorses possessed by Jersey troopers are discussed, along with their location and maintenance.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Delivery of Muskets
03/07/1795 Letterbook CopyNotification of delivery of common muskets via sloop Sarah & Mary.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Clothing Order
08/01/1795 Letterbook CopyClothing and muskets awaiting orders from Lieut. Peter Tallman. Return requested by Hodgdon enclosed.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Account Balance of Military Stores
02/15/1795 Letterbook CopyReturns and accounts of military stores discussed. Missing muskets location addressed.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Submits Voucher
06/20/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHas altered the enclosed voucher because Denny, the person signing it, has been absent and will be for some time, and Hunt believed Hodgdon wanted it immediately.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Submission of Returns with Explanations from Peter Hunt
03/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedPeter Hunt, writing from Lamberton New Jersey submits his returns; encloses copies with explanations.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Settlement of Accounts
05/28/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHunt is about to leave town and asks that Hodgdon forward the accounts or have them settled.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Remarks on Received Returns
03/07/1796 Letterbook CopyReturns received by Hodgdon discussed, if Hodgdon wished any alterations Hunt requested he be informed.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Encloses Return of Public Property; Reports Sale of Horses
02/29/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Peter Hunt encloses a return of public property at the post of Lamberton, New Jersey. Horses sold in accordance with Hodgdon's verbal order. Tried to visit, but did not have the pleasure.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
The Wood is Dry and Tolerably Good
11/01/1797 Autograph Letter SignedThe wood on the wharf, being dry and tolerably good, is being sent to Hodgdon and debited to his account. Lieutenant Marschalk marched through on Sunday on his way to Reading. The stores are gone to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
