Samuel Hodgdon
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Transporting Supplies
"Bearer comes forward with stores answering for the enclosed invoice," Hodgdon requests inspection of pack saddles.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Troops, Stores
Description of what companies arrived and when. Boats unloaded, stores present did not match invoice. Mentioned arrival of Kickapoo chiefs, visiting their wives who are held prisoner. Troops to …
James Robertson PapersTransportation and Movement of Troops
Transportation requested for St.Clair's furniture. Troops marching from Pittsburgh.
James Robertson PapersTransportation and Costs
Need for boats to transport men and supplies down the Ohio river. Expenditures for various missions discussed.
James Robertson PapersSupply of Stores
Enclosed invoice of supplies shipped by wagoner. Advised examination of all items received.
James Robertson PapersSupplies
Request for fifty camp kettles to be made. Four companies to leave for Pittsburgh shortly.
James Robertson PapersStrength of the Pack Horses, Etc.
Among other assurances, Hodgdon affirms that the pack horses will be up to the rigors of the approaching frontier campaign.
Samuel Hodgdon LettersScales & Weights
Since Hodgdon has been sent a considerable sum in gold to pay the troops he will need a pair of scales and weights to pay it out by the penny weight. He must have a pair he can depend on and they must …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Safely Delivered Wine
The bearer, John Thompson, has safely delivered the wine and he appears to be an industrious man. If when he arrives in Philadelphia Knox has anything more under order and ready for transportation, it …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Safe Transport of Materials
Speedy transport of building materials, workmen, horses, and men across river now safe for campaign on frontier.
James Robertson PapersRequirements for Bells
Hodgdon has been informed that bells may be had in the numbers required and at a rate not exceeding forty shillings a dozen. Those that Knox has described are too large for Hodgdon's purpose. He wants …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Straw
Straw in short supply, request for more to be delivered. Request to supply resident and incoming troops.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Help
Hodgdon asks if Craig knows where something is, mentions writing the Secretary of War.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Boats
Reiterates request for boats to transport men and supplies down Ohio River.
James Robertson PapersReplenishing My Bank Account
As Hodgdon is about to descend the river and may be gone many months it is imperative for Knox to replace Hodgdon's money in the bank for the use of his family. Also it is important that the money not …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Horses, Supply of Troops
Notification of contract with James Marshall for the purchase of horses. Updates on transport of troops and other horses to be purchased.
James Robertson PapersPurchase of Fifty Horses
The War Department needs to purchase fifty horses. Hodgdon describes the qualities wanted in the horses, and the general price. He also requests a supply of boats.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preparations for the Campaign
Hodgdon has not eaten or slept for the previous two days but feels his labors have been crowned with success for all went off well. He followed the boats downriver for five miles and then left them …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pleasing Conduct, Etc.
Hodgdon assures Knox that he is pleased with his conduct, believing sincerely that his business, under Knox's management, is given the attention its importance demands. The shoes of Rupp are very good …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Paying the Wagoner
The bearer, George Kinesar, is the wagoner who attended Capt. Pratt's Company from Jersey. Michael Stevor, who engaged him was given sixty dollars in advance but gave Kinesar only twenty dollars …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pair of Scales & Weights
Hodgdon has a considerable sum of gold to pay the troops so he needs a pair of scales and weights so that he can pay it out by the penny weight as he receives it. He needs a pair he can depend on and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Orders to Purchase Sundry Goods for Indians
Lists items for Indians to be delivered to Adjutant Morgan.
James Robertson PapersOrders to Provide Horses Express to County Lieutenant
Contrary to title of document, letter request red, white, and blue bunting 10" wide and needles.
James Robertson Papers
