Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Writing a history of the United States; Hodgdon and St. Clair defeat
Mease observes that one of his sources of amusement during his period of solitude has been the arrangement of materials for a history of the United States. It will begin with the establishment of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Woolen Overalls for the Troops
McHenry orders Col. Stevens to furnish a quantity of overalls for the troops at the garrison in the harbor at New York and 400 pair for the garrison at West Point. Payment shall be paid in the amount …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Withholding Payment Until Bill of Lading is Produced
Nathan Jones has written respecting the freight of the goods sent in the sloop "Trimmer" to Wilmington. Hodgdon has stated that the money will not be paid until the Bill of Lading is produced. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)William Cuming Seeks Employment
The bearer William Cuming has a large family with seven or eight children. He has no business and wants to be employed in the public service. Steele hopes that Cuming's conduct will inspire Hodgdon's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)What to Charge the Government for My Services
Stevens is at a loss as to what to charge the government for his services as agent and superintendent of all that is done in New York. He has given up his private business so he could attend to public …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Weyman's Army Experiences
Weyman describes in detail the events that led to his decision to leave his situation under Capt. Thomas Lewis although he stresses that he finds nothing wanting in Capt. Lewis.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)We Are Greatly in Want of Money
Although the Cliffords have received a draft drawn on Hodgdon by John Wilkins, they do not know where Hodgdon's office is. They want to know what they should do to negotiate this draft since they are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Watch Coats & Blankets Received in Good Order
Burbeck has received the letter enclosing the invoice of 25 watch coats and 90 three-point blankets. The hogsheads containing them have arrived so the whole has been received in good order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant Lands
Turner has written to the surveyors on the subject of the warrant lands so he hopes to provide some information on the subject to Simmons soon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Want of Assistant Armorers
Amidst a discussion of other matters, Ames notes that he needs more assistant armorers who understand the mechanical arts, have respect for economy and industry, and have good morals. Mr. Forbes has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers Related to the Goods Delivered to Pittsburgh
Woodbridge observes that the content of Craig's letter surprised him since he has always made every effort to maintain accurate accounts. He was worried that the vouchers might been mislaid respecting …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers for Mullen, Lee, Beard & Ewing
Legible is what looks like a ledger with four names: George Mullen ($12), Thomas Lee ($2), John Beard ($26), and James Ewing ($48).
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vessels Will Greatly Increase the Expenditures at Pittsburgh, Etc.
Craig discusses a number of accounting and supply issues, and expresses his mortification regarding the orders of the Secretary of War relative to his claim. The number of men working at the vessels' …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vessel to be built at Detroit and orders for forwarding of clothing to troops at Northwestern Posts
McHenry discusses plans for United States vessel to be built during winter at Detroit and orders for forwarding of clothing to garrisoned troops at Northwestern Posts
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Value of Tract of Land
Cumming inquires about the value of a tract of land he owns. He wants to ascertain from the Tennessee members of Congress what the land is worth and whether his title is valid.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Urgent Need for Gun Stocks
Ames repeats his request for gun stocks asserting that without a new supply, either stocking must soon stop or he will be forced to produce stocks that are not fit for service. He does not know what …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Upon the Death of Dr. Hodge, I Mourn for His Friends, Etc.
As usual, Sargent has much to say but his untelligible scrawl renders his letter meaningless except for the following: the death of Dr. Hodge; looking glasses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unable to Sail Due to the Late Snow Storm, Etc.
Boote warns that he will be unable to sail as planned due to the recent snow storm.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unable to Find More Stocks Fit for Use, Etc.
Enclosed is the January return of the work done at the armorer's shop at Springfield. Unless he can obtain more stocks, Ames feels that he will only have enough work to last up to March 15th. The ones …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Teams Travelling to Pittsburgh with a Load of Tents
Major Craig has been notified that two teams will start for Pittsburgh on Monday with a load of tents. During this busy season it was not possible to obtain teams that would proceed instantaneously at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Teams that Will Carry Tents to Pittsburgh, Etc.
Bedinger discusses in detail the shipment of tents to Pittsburgh. He has contracted with two teams to carry them but they are required to haul full loads so he made up the balance with tent poles. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Receipts
Enclosed are one receipt for money to aid a magistrate and one for a recruit enlisted since Deveaux's last letter to Simmons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Quarter Casks of Good Wine, Etc.
Writing in his usual code, Sargent requests two quarter casks of good wine to be sent by way of Orleans and two more quarters of red or white should be added, he does not care which.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Drafts for $500 Each
Enclosed are two drafts for five hundred dollars each drawn by Isaac Craig on Hodgdon. They were sent to Trenton for acceptance with the understanding that Hodgdon had relocated there. Montgomery & …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Drafts Drawn on Hodgdon
Wilkins has drawn on Hodgdon a draft in favor of Wilson Hunt for $500 and a draft in favor of Owen and Jonathan Jones for $50.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
