Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Supplies Without Which I Will Absolutely Suffer
Sargent asks for numerous supplies, including large quantities of wine, coffee, and brandy, which he must have before winter and without which he will absolutely suffer. He has asked for permission to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies for Capt. Brock's Company
Transmit to Baltimore for the use of Capt. James Brock's Company of Artillerists and Engineers the following: six hats, six vests, twelve pair of woolen overalls, twelve pair of socks, twelve pair of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suit of Law Relative to the Debt of Captain Wylie
Power solicits Hodgdon's advice regarding a law suit against him relative to the debt of Captain Thomas Wylie on the presumption that Power had received his commutation and land warrant in his role as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suit Between Colonel Sargent and General St. Clair
Colonel Sargent has asked Cutler to forward information with legal documents respecting a suit pending between him and General St. Clair of the Northwestern Territory. Even though Cutler is unable to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sugar and Coffee Needed at Knoxville
Sugar and coffee and other merchandise are costly to the purchaser in Knoxville. Therefore, Wright asks that a small quantity of these articles be sent with Colonel Henley's wagoner. He will pay for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Subsistence, Wood, & Articles of War
Dayton advises Simmons that he is due subsistence for August 1797 through January 1798 and pay for September 1797 through January 1798. He is also due wood from September that can probably be drawn at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Subscription to the "Country Porcupine," Etc.
With the permission of the Secretary of War, Wilkins plans to travel to Philadelphia where he hopes to meet with Hodgdon and thank him for the many favors he has provided. He also will purchase the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stores Purchased for the Naval Yard at Portsmouth
Quincy discusses sundry supply matters at the Naval Yard at Portsmouth. He mentions both the frigate under construction and the Algerian frigate.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Status of Ship's Carpenters
Major Craig discusses the status of ship's carpenters with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Status of Capt. McRea
Before Simmons can report on the arrearages of pay due the recruits at Wilmington North Carolina under the command of Capt. Griffith McRea, he needs to know whether Capt. McRea is still in service or …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stationery to be Procured for Winthrop Sargent
Memorandum of stationery to be procured for Winthrop Sargent, Governor of the Mississippi Territory, for the use of that government. (Lists the sundry types of stationery required and the amount …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stationary Purchased for the Public
A ledger showing stationery and office supplies purchased by William Young for the public from 1794 to 1797, inclusive.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Statement on Captain Preston account
Peter Hagner encloses statement of Captain Preston's account as it stands in the books. There are objectionable vouchers that Preston should be obliged to settle.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stand of Arms Ordered to Providence, Etc.
Among a number of supply and accounting matters, Bryant notes that the five hundred stand of arms ordered to Providence have been put on board he sloop that is to sail the following week. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Spare Me the Disgrace of Returning the Small Draft in Question
Blake hopes that Hodgdon spares him the disgrace of returning the small draft in question. If Hodgdon thinks it proper to discharge it, Blake will hold himself obligated to remit the same amount with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Some Pistols & Muskets Do Not Match the Patterns
Enclosed is a return of all the tools and utensils at the Armory. Mr. Ames thinks it important to inform Hodgdon and the Secretary of War that the pistols and muskets that have been delivered do not …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Some Employ Would Be Agreeable to Me
Power asks Hodgdon to make his case to Colonel Pickering respecting his need for employment since he has a large young family to support. He is much distressed at his current lack of business. He will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sickness is Imperious & Obliged Us to Submit to Its Ravages
Banger laments the effects of the fever on his body and the fact that iillness has rendered him useless in carrying out his business.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shot & Shells of All Sizes, Etc.
Among other matters, Wilkins notes that shot and shells can be had locally at a price that will probably not exceed eighty dollars per ton. Bills No. 66, 77, and 78 have been drawn on Hodgdon for a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipping Stores to Natchez, Etc.
Among the stores being shipped to Natchez are those addressed to Governor Sargent on board a boat in charge of Judge William McGuire. Craig has not heard of the boat being stopped by ice but he has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment to Georgia
Have prepared immediately for shipping to Georgia one thousand muskets and bayonets, fifty barrels of musket powder, and five tons of lead.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment of Stores Stranded on the Ohio
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that sudden cold weather has likely stranded a shipment of stores on the Ohio.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment of Balfour's Chest, Etc.
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of a credit that has been applied to his account. Craig also forwards to Hodgdon a waggoner's receipts for the shipment of Doctor Balfour's chest.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ship's Carpenters Have Arrived, Etc.
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the ship's carpenters have all arrived and that oakum is not obtainable at this post.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling the Account of Joseph Cranch
An account is being forwarded to Hodgdon for $544.45 which, after paying ten dollars to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the United States, should be forwarded to the Supervisor of New York. Cranch wants …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
