Samuel Hodgdon
2434 documents
Money and Death
Negotiation of compensation, Lyman's returns enclosed in last letter. Alarm related to three Indian deaths has subsided, yellow fever not linked to death.
James Robertson PapersMisleading Information
Hodgdon had not heard of Quartermaster Generals arrival, possible he is in Philadelphia. Hodgdon berated Craig for lacking "superior knowledge or attention" to certain intelligence he relayed to …
James Robertson PapersMail Delivery and Credentials
Long travel times of letters to and from Trenton caused Hodgdon to request that Craig's letters not be enclosed per usual practice to expedite their delivery to the War Office. The city is "in ruins" …
James Robertson PapersLists Tribes Receiving Annuities
Has received invoices of goods received for the Indian Nations: Piankashaws, Patawatimies, Kaskatias, Kikapoos, Weaa, and Eels. Their annuities have been forwarded.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Lists Items Needed for New Galley in Pittsburgh before Sailing
Col. Craig informs him that the galley built in Pittsburgh awaits a few items before it can descend the river. Some of the necessary items are in store; others must be purchased.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Lists Cost of Cartouch Box Manufacture by William Laws
William Laws will make cartouch boxes according to the approved pattern. Outlines cost.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Lists Articles to Ship to Lamberton, NJ
Requests delivery of items to Lamberton, NJ: clothing, muskets. cartouche boxes, swords, belts, drums, fifes, knapsacks, haversacks, marquees with poles, tents, kettles, spades, axes, paper, quilts, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of Supplies Sent to Frigate Constitution and Other Vessels
List of articles sent to the frigate Constitution, 1797-1798. Can send lists of all supplies sent to vessels if it would be useful.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of Stores for Captain Elliot's Laboratory
List of stores under order for the laboratory under Captain Elliot. Eliot will provide the dimensions of the shot and superintend the casting.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of items to be transported to Major Craig at Pittsburg
List of items to be transported to Major Craig at Pittsburg includes wine, coffee, and sugar. Hodgdon asks that they be made ready for transportation as early as convenient.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter, directs delivery of uniforms
Letter, directs delivery of uniforms to John Wilkins, Quartermaster General, for the use of a detachment of the First Regiment of Infantry doing duty in the Ordnance Department under the …
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndLetter directing delivery of eight-inch shells to Pittsburgh to make up load
Letter, directs delivery of perfect eight-inch shells to Pittsburgh to make up load.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndLetter directing delivery of eight-inch shells to Pittsburgh to make up load
Letter, directs delivery of perfect eight-inch shells to Pittsburgh to make up load.
Record of Disbursements by the Commissary General of Military Stores Department and Supply Orders of the Superintendent of Military Stores, Oct 2,Invoices for Missing Shipment
Expresses concern for recent missing shipment of Indian goods, military supplies, and cash. The Commissioner needs to know details to recoup costs. Forwards previous invoices to assist in the task. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Invoice of public stores
Invoice of Public Stores, forwarded to Ensign Boote. Includes hats, coats, overalls, vests, shirts, shoes, socks, swords, and blankets.
William Rowland Boote PapersInvoice of articles of clothing
Invoice of small bale forwarded to Brunswick, New Jersey, addressed to Ensign Boote. Invoice includes hats, vests, coats, woolen overalls, shirts, and blankets.
William Rowland Boote Papers
