First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
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Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Craig expresses extreme displeasure over not having received money from Hodgdon.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Craig discusses accounting matters with Hodgdon.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Cover Letter for Gen. Wayne Extract
Secretary of War is happy to meet with Hodgdon. Encloses a letter from General Wayne to Henry Knox.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Clothing for Troops in Carlisle Pennsylvania
Orders to ship woolen overalls to recruits under Thomas Butler.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Accounts and the strain of the job
Account balances, bills and vouchers to be paid and discussed. Mr. Reed is unhappy with his pay. Craig laments that his duty is exceedingly heavy. Prays for an end to the war. Asks if Mr. Reed may …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Security for delivery of money
Knox has determined that the money shall go forward to D. Carmichael. Asks that Hodgdon engage someone to accompany Carmichael, well mounted and armed.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Delivery of Rifles to Senecas
Orders to deliver seven rifles to Jasper Parish then to be given to the six Seneca Indians presently in city.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Approval to Transport Money
Secretary of War approved transport with confidential driver.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Delivery of Goods
Apologies for not submitting information regarding delivery of goods made to Fort Pitt. Information now enclosed.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Status of Bills
Macdonald clarifies the confusion over two bills, one of which had been thought to be paid in error but was in fact valid.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Returns of Stores and Items Needed
Enclosed annual account of stores, includes supplies required. Has not been able to see Governor for approval of Hodgdon's order. Specific request for clothing to "prevent the soldiers from …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Requested Information Forthcoming
Note to inform Mr. Holdick information requested would be obtained.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Request for Information
Charges of monies against Elias Longhorn to be reported.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Payments
Holts asks Hodgdon to make payments out of money that Hodgdon will receive from Simmons. New London is nearly out of gun locks, and need to know whether some will be sent or they should make some.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Orders to Prove Powder for Gen. Wayne
In anticipation of Gen. Waynes campaign, McHenry ordered casks of powder to be proved and forwarded.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Notification of Returns
Returns of Quartermaster stores to be delivered.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)No Returns of Ordnance
Notification of no returns of ordnance for Fort Mifflin currently on file.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Keeping Accounts
Langham favored sending accounts for settlement through Hodgdon, rather than Simmons. Asks about arrangements for the arsenal on Potowmack.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Enclosed Duplicate Account
Fear of mislaid account led Wentworth to enclose duplicate copy of account requiring adjustment. Account included in document file. Officers pay.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Documents Stolen
Saddle bags of courier were broken into, and bills stolen. Advises suspending payment of bills in order to foil "villains" who stole bills during transport.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Details on Accounts Requested
Daniel Haragan's 2nd of exchange addressed, discrepancies in cashing the account. Request for information.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Delivery of Return
Return submitted to Hodgdon supposedly not delivered due to carrier selling his discharge papers and traveling elsewhere.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Clothing
Clothing stores at Fort Washington accounted for in detail.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Banking
Bank notes, wages owed Clark, and return of articles noted. Price of provisions addressed, Holt requested a reduction for the benefit of the people.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
