Samuel Hodgdon
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Forwarding of money in a barrel
Packed money in a light barrel. Will go forward in Brotherton's wagon. He knows nothing of the contents. Barrel also contains knapsacks; deliver to Major Craig. Informs on further financial matters …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Forwarding banknotes
The Commissary of Military Stores sends the Quartermaster General $10,000 in bank notes. Describes denominations and hopes to hear acknowledgment of receipt.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Employment
Enclosed personal items for Craig's "amiable Lady" and request that the bearer of the letter, John, be employed by Craig.
James Robertson PapersDifficulty of Final Adjustment of Levy Accounts
The loss of vouchers during the late action and the dispersal of the levies makes it difficult to settle all accounts but since all advances have been recorded, there will be no loss to the public.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Delivery of Sugar and Coffee, and Compliments
Enclosed is Dorsey's bill for load of sugar and coffee, forwarded by Anderson, the bearer of the letter. Respectful compliments to General Nevil's family and Mrs. Craig.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of money
The Commissary of Military Stores has found a special messenger to forward money. Asks the Quartermaster General for a signature of duplicate receipts. Explains procedures for future requisitions of …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Debates in Congress and Samuel Hodgdon
Having looked over the debates in Congress the previous day as detailed in Hodgdon's paper, Hodgdon was surprised to find a statement by Mr. Steele that Mr. Hodgdon complained of not being present at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Assignment to Monitor Drivers of Public Loads
When finding public loads on the road, note the driver name, place seen, and contents of load. Report back to Hodgdon. Payment of $24. Apply to Major Craig for further sums if necessary.
James Robertson PapersAppointment of agent to receive money and make purchases
Letter from the Commissary of Military Stores to the Quartermaster General. States that Knox showed him letter from Hamilton regarding appointment of agent to receive money and make purchases. Hodgdon …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.An invoice of goods used for trade with Indians
A return of merchandise forwarded from Philadelphia by Colonel Clement Biddle for Indian purposes.
Manuscript Collection.Accounts, movement forward of troops, respects to friends
Read and Findley's accounts will be duly attended to, but part of subsequent settlement. Was glad to hear troops had gone forward. Pays respects to Mrs. Craig, to General Nevil and family, and all …
James Robertson PapersYellow Fever Epidemic and Clothing
Hodgdon does not believe that the clothing was infected from the recent yellow fever epidemic and explains why. He has also consulted a Doctor Hodge, who says that there is no danger of infection. …
James Robertson PapersYellow Fever at an End
[Yellow] fever is at an end. Business has resumed. Preparations made for accommodation of congress and state assembly. Pay will go forward on Monday.
James Robertson PapersWhereabouts of Knox; Troop Movements; Yellow Fever Epidemic
Secretary of War remains in the countryside. Mentions army's movement. Discusses accountability for damaged goods. Discusses effects of yellow fever epidemic in city. Mentions death of Jacob Hapelman.
James Robertson PapersVarious comments from Commissary
The Commissary of Military Stores has money by post, believing it to be safest and most expeditious. Secretary Knox is sick. Orderly books have been sent. Reports on commissioners for Sandusky talks. …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Shipments of Clothing to Commanders of Corps
Discusses contract for clothing. Gives recommendations on how to ship the clothing to its destinations, respective Corps, along with invoices. Wants to avoid packages shipping without knowledge of …
James Robertson PapersShipments of Clothing for Troops
Secretary of War requests that Craig send 110 suits of infantry clothing complete to Pittsburg and issued to troops at Fort Franklin, Pittsburg, Wheeling, and men directed to man the boats. Sent the …
James Robertson PapersShipment of paper and military stores
The Commissary of Military Stores writes that a paper is presently being forwarded and a large indent of military stores soon to be shipped.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Rough Copy of Minutes Relative to Pay
Memo, Hodgdon argues that his pay as both Quartermaster General and Commissary of Military Stores was not unreasonable.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Requisitions for money and expenditures
The Commissary of Military Stores writes the Quartermaster General regarding requisitions for money and expenditures. As a result of John Belli's mode of transactions, he expects an alteration in the …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Requests Money to be Drawn for Isaac Craig
Requests money to be drawn for Major Isaac Craig. Delineates the bills requested.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Remittances, Payments, Shipments of Goods
Reports on receipt of money and warrants. Makes mention of Captain Prior, Doctor Brown and Indian goods sent.
James Robertson PapersRemittances sent forward
Letter from the Commissary of Military Stores to the Quartermaster General describing remittances sent. Mentions specie sent by Brotherton; payment of cavalry implements.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.
