Samuel Hodgdon
2434 documents
Late letter; Disease in City Abating; Expected Return of Washington, Hamilton, Knox
Details a letter that did not reach Hodgdon on time. Once received, made application to Comptroller of Treasury. Mentions regret that Martin and Carson did not deliver the whole of stores; they will …
James Robertson PapersInvoice of Ordnance and stores at Philadelphia, the Property of the United States
Inventory of ordnance and stores at Philadelphia, to include cannon, shells, cannon ball, arms, powder, lead, uniforms and equipment. Also included is a list of damaged equipment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indians Under Captain Prior; Wagons; Mrs Craig
Indians under Captain Prior will be with Craig; asks that Craig send the waggons back immediately. Respects to Mrs. Craig; her China shall command more attention.
James Robertson PapersIndian Accounts; Shipments of Clothing
Will advise on what will be done with Indian accounts. Encloses invoice of clothing. Mentions shipment of cavalry and infantry clothing.
James Robertson PapersIn the Case of No Peace Treaty; Forwarding of Money and Stores.
Long time since hearing from O'Hara. Preparations made in case there is no peace treaty. Articles in estimate gone forward. Money remitted to Major Craig. Concludes that O'Hara will have drafts to …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Hodgdon asks Major Craig to give account of a previous shipment.
Isaac Craig PapersForwarding of Nails, Iron, and Clothing
At request of Quarter Master General, bearer brings iron, and nails. At Secretary of War's request, forwards remains of the hundred complete suits of clothing, to make up for deficiencies.
James Robertson PapersForwarding of Money; Shipment of Stores
Draft in favor of Mr. Butler paid; $5000 forwarded by last post. Many stores have been shipped.
James Robertson PapersFinances, shipments, and retaliation for St. Clair defeat
Discusses expenditures, drafts, requisitions, shipments of cargo on river, clothing forwarded. Hopes for retaliation for the slaughter of November 1791, [St. Clair defeat]. Mentions General Wayne's …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Expect to Hear Directly from Secretary of War
Hodgdon had conference with Secretary of War who will contact Craig directly. System is now very rigid. The least departure therefrom, results in censure.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Money for Quartermaster's Department
Enclosed money for Quartermaster's Department by order of Sec. of War. Details on shipping clothing and equipment for artillery and cavalry.
James Robertson PapersDrafts; Captain Prior's Baggage; Newspapers
Discusses draft in favor of Mr. Butler. Hopes Captain Prior's baggage will not long detain him. Mentions newspapers forwarded belong to James O'Hara. Respects to family.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Post Notes; Articles Wanting; Wabash Indians
Send $5000 in post notes, part of $40,000 in requisition. Asks for articles wanting, so as to prioritize the shipments. Wabash Indians under Captain Prior, left Philadelphia for Pittsburg in two four …
James Robertson PapersDelivery of pay, General Putnam's papers, Congressional Committee report
Mr. Fisher came forward with Dr. Carmichael with the cash to pay the army. Will send box of papers which General Putnam brought from Fort Washington. Accounts remain with auditor. Comments on …
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Money, Clothing, Arms, Powder, and Lead
Sends $2500 for public use in Quarter Master's Department. Provides guidance for drawing future sums. Reports on delivery of clothing, arms, powder, lead.
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