Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
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Descrepancy in Billing
Discusses differences and deficiencies in his account. Houdin apologies for the problems.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Depositing boxes of musketball cartridges
Reporting a deposit of twenty-four boxes containing over 30,000 musket-ball cartridges.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Deposit Enclosed Money
Requests Hodgdon deposit enclosed money to the credit of Montgomery in the United States Bank. Montgomery wishes Hodgdon good health.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Demand for Goods, Indians to be Present at Treaty
Mentions receipt of goods and that three to four thousand Indians will attend the treaty.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Cruise of the USS Constellation along the southeastern coast
Describes cruise of USS Constellation off the southeastern coast of the United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Correspondence with the Superintendent of Military Stores
Basic correspondence with the Superintendent of Military Stores; mentions orders for muskets and barrels along with a few individuals.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Copper purchased for the Navy
States that the invoice bill relative to copper purchased for the Navy must be in the hands either of the Purveyor or the Commissioner of the Revenue.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Contract
Letter, mentions Mr. Robert Chapman is desirous of obtaining a contract for horseman's caps for the public.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Condition of Clothing
Encloses report of the Quartermaster of the garrison at West Point regarding the condition of packages of clothing forwarded by Melancton Smith from New York. Also addressed a deficiency of clothing.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning the Storekeeper for Naval Stores
Advises that Captain Gill be the storekeeper for naval stores and requested Stoddert show Gill the knowledge his possesses on the occupation.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning the production of pattern muskets
Concerning the production of pattern muskets; explains why expenses were higher than thought.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning the pay for Lieutenant Saunders
Writes the Accountant of the Navy that, according to his books, Lieutenant Saunders has indeed not yet received his pay. However, Simmons advises that before paying Saunders, they pay the Army …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning the military contractor for next year
Concerning the military contractor for the next year; mentions rations and Tench Francis.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning the balance due to Hamilton
Mentions the balance due to Hamilton, along with other accounting matters.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning stationary and tools for Harper's Ferry
Inquires upon why he has not yet received a response to his request for stationary and tools to be forwarded to Harper's Ferry. Also mentions finances and accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning public expenditures and balances
Discusses debt, rents, and the store owned by James Caldwell. Encloses a request to William Simmons - accountant at the Treasury - to pay to Hodgdon a balance of $82.06.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning an Order from the Secretary of War
Concerning an order from the Secretary of War; says that the absence of Mr. Meredith has prevented him from completing the job, but that it will be finished upon his return.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning an order for musket stocks
Mentions the necessity for an order of musket stocks and patterns from the Treasury Secretary and War Secretary.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning an invoice for muskets and ammunition
Discusses invoice and bill of lading for muskets and ammunition delivered on the Schooner John.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning a shipment from Military Stores
Informs Hodgdon that a shipment from the Military Stores has arrived in good order.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Comptroller's Office Requests an Explanation for Purchase Price of Sloop
Under consideration is the account of John Wilkins, Quartermaster General for disbursements made in Philadelphia by Hodgdon as his agent between July 1 1796 and December 31 1797. Steele notices that …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Clothing Received
Henry procured the clothing and other articles listed on the invoice Hodgdon sent to Henry. He now enclosed the return via certified mail.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Clothing ready for transportation
Encloses returns and states that clothing is ready for transportation to ten cities.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Clothing and Supplies for Recruits
Mentions arrival and forwarding of clothing for Lieutenant Dayton, along with the willingness to contract supplies for recruits.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Clothing and blankets for various regiments
Describes clothing and blankets sent to regiments of Infantry and Artillery.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
