Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
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Payment of Recruits
Henry expressed disbelief that the two men he recruited in Philadelphia would recruits so many men. In hindsight he said he would have paid for their transportation to New York. Now offers to pay …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Order of Stores to Captain Gibbs
Mentions an order to be sent to Captain Gibson; also mentions damaged clothing from Captain Lear.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Order of clothing for Winchester
Concerning an order from James McHenry relative to the clothing for Winchester; also mentions tents and Colonel Biddle.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Order for musket stocks
Writes that he can find no orders from either the Treasury Secretary or the War Secretary for musket stocks, excepting the two-thousand sent to Harper's Ferry
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Order for Musicians Apparel
Order submitted to Mr. Harris for musicians suits; drum and fife. Requests enclosed letter regarding blank enlistments be sent to Mr. Ormrod; alludes to yellow fever.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)On the subject of clothing supplies
Received a bale containing fifty pairs of woolen overalls in good condition; Captain Irvine also thanks Hodgdon for the appreciated clothing - including vests and coats - that he has received.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Musket stocks on hand
Informs Hodgdon that there are 5,269 musket stocks on hand.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Murder of Indian by White Man
Discussed the "inhumane" murder of an Indian by a disorderly white man.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Movement of Troops
Mentions Meminger sent an escort consisting of a sergeant, corporal and eighteen men with the marshall; a request for two nine pound guns is also made. Crew sent to Burlington and Sergt. Jewell …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Money for Stores
Letter, urges timely settlement of a bill because of the scarcity of money in Shepardstown and the need for cash to maintain public credit. Mentioned the depopulation of Philadelphia due to yellow …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Money Due for Postage
Lists amount owed by Hodgdon for postage accrued in the past three months.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Mistaken Returns to be Submitted
Rivardi indicates a mistaken exchange of returns on stores submitted by the doctor of the garrison at Niagara.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Missing Stores
Notes discrepancy between invoice and items received. Missing items listed. Mentioned that if items were lost by the boatman that transported them he is responsible.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Mailing Check in Next Post
Lewis notifies Hodgdon of impending settlement of bill of exchange. Lewis also requests information regarding the deaths of Fenno, Bache, and Thompson (also known as Indian Queen). Affirmed good …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Encloses Captain Blanchard's bill relative to gun stocks; also encloses a duplicate receipt from Majors Kinsley and Perkins relative to gun stocks. Also mentions Joseph Williams' letter concerning a …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Mentions money forwarded to him by John Glendining, which he wants Hodgdon to hold till due.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Mentions boxes that are to be forwarded to Captain Wadsworth in New London. Adds that he has seen no order from James McHenry for the delivery of musket stocks.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Captain Miller mentions horsemen and tents, along with the ill health of his wife.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Houdin - the ordnance and military storekeeper at the War Department's Albany depot - writes about the public store owned by James Caldwell and various payments owed. Also mentions yellow fever.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Mentions rations, bounty lands, wagons, and money.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores; mentions muskets.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Replies to Hodgdon's letter by informing him that the articles turned out right according to invoice. Mentions that he has been absent from his office for awhile due to the late epidemic.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Hunt wishes to convey his gratitude for the services Hodgdon has rendered for him and also confirm receipt of the check Hodgdon sent.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Langham wishes for Hodgdon and the Secretary of War to attend to my Western arrangements as this has gone undone for a significant amount of time. Langham is heading out into the country for the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
Harris confirms receipt of several items such as an arms chest and a bale of muskets.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
