Samuel Hodgdon
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Delivery of Horses
Bearer comes with public horses, which came hither with Indians. Others to be delivered by Ensign McCleary and Surgeon's Mate Strong.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of clothing and payment of drafts
Since Hodgdon's embarkation, has not had a line from him. Reports on delivery of cavalry, infantry and artillery clothing. Packages have been marked to prevent confusion. Mentions payments; drafts …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Delinquent Deliveries and Accounts; Absent Secretary of War
Provides summary of deficient deliveries. Discusses balances and estimates. Secretary of War will be absent at least for a month. Mentions stationary, nails. Ewing's trunk will be taken to Patterson. …
James Robertson PapersDeath and Illness from Yellow Fever
Yellow fever disorder rages and has proven fatal to a great number. Hodgdon himself is enfeebled; painful to write the letter. Enclosed is invoice of last load of clothing which did not leave with the …
James Robertson PapersClothing; the Inevitable Campaign; Raging Yellow Fever in the City
Will make use of the information on the tumbrils. Mentions invoices of clothing for 3rd and 4th Sub Legions, noting the inevitability of the upcoming campaign [against Indians]. Describes the mortal …
James Robertson PapersClothing Shipped; Fever Rages in City
Clothing for 3rd Sub Legion is on the road. A wasting and destructive fever rages in the city. Before this reaches Craig, Hodgdon comments that he shall probably have one or more to mourn in his …
James Robertson PapersCaptain Prior's Expenses
Encloses Captain Prior's duplicate receipt for horse, saddle, and bridal, used to attend Wabash Indians on return to their country.
James Robertson PapersBank notes; supplies; arrival of India Men
Expresses satisfaction in finding that several packages of bank notes arrived to the Quarter Master General. Will mention situation to Secretary of War in order to prevent any delay of supplies. …
James Robertson PapersArrival of money and inquiry on mode of conveyance
Asks for information on the safe arrival of money by post. Asks for opinion on the mode of conveyance, since southern mails have been lately robbed.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.An Account of the Yellow Fever Epidemic in Philadelphia
Reports that self and family, blessed be God, are nearly recovered from the malignant disorder in the city of Philadelphia. The scene has surpassed everything Hodgdon has seen before: the dying, …
James Robertson PapersAccount for expenditures in the Quartermaster Department
Copy of Samuel Hodgdon's record of expenditures in the Quarter Master Department.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]A Report on Status of Ammunition Shipments
Reports on shipment of family stores loaded by Colonel Nevill, shipment of powder, fuses, paper for Mr. O'Hara, lead, and musket balls.
James Robertson PapersYour Word as Your Bond
In order to end the business between him and Steinmetz, Hodgdon consents to receive all the stores comprehended in their first agreement. To commence the rent already mentioned after the present …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant for incidental expenses of ordnance department for post at New London in Virginia
Warrant for incidental expenses of ordnance department for post at New London in Virginia.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Transport of Supplies
Request for special solder, and amounts of money required to purchase necessary Quartermaster General's stores. Notification that a number of loaded waggons are on the road. Canteens requests to …
James Robertson PapersTransport and Packaging
Noted better packaging of goods in the future to prevent problems with ants. Promised discussion with Stagg about forwarding newspapers.
James Robertson PapersSupplies for New Posts
Forward howitzers and grape shot to Nashville for General Robertson who will establish posts in the West.
James Robertson PapersSundry items on the road to Pittsburgh
The Commissary of Military Stores reports that one ton of sheet iron, 175 common tents, and one can stationary are on the road for Pittsburgh. O'Hara is Quartermaster General.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Substantiating Charges Against Colonel Butler
"The post has brought me the three receipts enclosed with the money to Colonel Butler. I send you one of them to substantiate the charge against him in your affair."
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Stores for the Army Being Transported
Hodgdon notifies Blaime that the clothing for the Army has been sent to Carlisle but should be forwarded on the Bedford and Blaime should take every measure to ensure their prompt delivery.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8DSpecie to be sent
The Commissary of Military Stores has applied for the $15,000 as instructed, but Secretary Hamilton has declined to give him more than one third in specie. The specie is on its way to Pittsburgh via …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Shipment of Supplies
Ammunition shipped via J. Henderson's wagon. Authorization to retain horse as public property.
James Robertson PapersServices of the Horses Belonging to the Quartermaster's Department, Etc.
Numbered answers to questions Harrison asked in his last letter. Estimated cost of supplies that were lost by the contractor and that the government will provide transportation from Fort Washington …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Samuel Hodgdon estimate of cost of frigate from 8 to 12 hundred tons at the present price of building in Philadelphia
Estimate of cost of 800-1200 ton Frigate. Hodgdon describes the estimate as accurate for a ship built in Philadelphia. This size ship is equivalent to a British 36 gun ship. When outfitted with …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRifles have arrived.
Hodgdon notifies Hand that the rifles he requested have arrived in a timely manner.
Papers of Major General Edward Hand
