Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Joseph Webb's Claims
Joseph Webb, now in prison, claims that several vessels on the Charles were taken for government use and he never received anything for them or their charter. Wadswworth asks Simmons to send him …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Wilkins' Draft for $1000
Enclosed is John Wilkins' draft on Hodgdon for one thousand dollars which should be accepted and returned to Denman at Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John P. Duvall's defense against charges of misappropriated funds
John P. Duvall entreats Simmons to defer any further proceedings against him until he has the opportunity to defend himself against charges that he misappropriated funds. He assures Simmons that he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)James Ore Demands to be Paid
Ore claims that the War Department agent in Tennessee, David Henley, refuses to pay him what he is due for his military service and asks Simmons to see that he is properly compensated.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)James O'Hara's Account
Simmons is requested to debit in the books of his office $361,239 from James O'Hara's account as contractor by making such entries for that purpose as the nature of the case may require.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Jacob Death: An Industrious Joberman
Craig express his approval of the work of Jacob Death who has recently returned to Philadelphia after the demise of Mrs. Death. He has been paid in full for his services. He is very industrious …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Isaac Craig's Account
Enclosed are vouchers for disbursements made in the amount of $1520.48, which sum should be placed to Craig's credit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Is Dayton Authorized to Muster Recruits
The accountant inquires whether Lieutenant H. R. Dayton is authorized to muster his recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Irregularity in the Mail , Etc.
Enclosed is a general return of stores through November 1797 for the posts at Fort Franklin, Le Beouf, and Presqu'isle. Craig has drawn on Hodgdon for five hundred dollars in favor of John Wienshall. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Iron Work Delivered to Jacob Sheafe
The last six columns of Gibbs' November return from the Boston Navy Yard are comprised of the iron and iron work that has been delivered to Jacob Scheafe, the Naval Agent at Portsmouth, New Hampshire …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Iron 24-Pounders Shipped to Charleston, Etc.
The iron 24-pounders have been shipped to Charleston since there are no vessels bound for Savannah or Georgetown at this time of the year. The four for Savannah and the four for Georgetown have been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invoice & Bill of Lading Came Safe to Hand
The invoice and bill of lading have come safe to hand and the articles listed in the invoice are in good order. The Captain was given a receipt on the back of his bill of lading.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inspecting the Troops
General Matthews has been ordered to inspect the recruits that have been enlisted by Lt. John Hancock at Kempsville, Virginia. Major William Alexander is ordered to muster and inspect the recruits …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information Respecting McDonnel, Etc.
Rivardi expresses his gratitude for the information regarding McDonell but he had already been released for want of evidence.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)In the Midst of Imminent Danger, Etc.
Along with a discussion of a number of other matters, Craig expresses his pleasure that the Hodgdon family is safe though still in the midst of imminent danger. He has received four Freneau papers …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Impending Departure of the Commander in Chief, Etc.
Major Craig reports the embarkation and impending departure of the Commander in Chief to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also requests gimblets, files, and augers from Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Impatient Unpaid Troops
Our troops are very impatient to receive their pay, especially since they have heard from discharged soldiers that the western army has been paid through May 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Immediate Need for Gun Carriages
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the immediate need for the gun carriages to have trucks supplied.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ice Has Prevented Making the Usual Number of Arms
It has been so cold in Springfield that the wheels at the armory could not be cleared of ice before 11am. Because of the severe frost drying up the water, the usual number of arms could not be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Thought It Prudent to Retire
Wilson is so unwell that he is unable to attend to business and asks Hodgdon if he can retire from Philadelphia. The prevailing sickness is spreading rapidly and his state of mind relative to staying …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Have Indeed Been Suffering, Etc.
Ignoring, as usual, the principle that the purpose of handwriting is to communicate, Sargent mentions accepting an appointment, and that he has indeed been sufffering. He refers to the Secretary's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Am Ready to Supply Cannon Balls
Byers is part owner of a blast furnace in Springfield and stands ready to provide the United States with cannon balls. He wants to know who negotiates contracts for the US, what quantity and size of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hyde's Delinquent Accounts
Simmons informs 1st Regiment paymaster Charles Hyde that he stands charged with upwards of $140,000, the expenditure of which have not been rendered in any accounts. Hyde is requested to render his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hundred Bale & Chest of Arms Received
Brock has complied with the letter of October 30th and confirms that the hundred bale and chest of arms were received in good order though not yet minutely examined.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)How many Clerks?
The Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives has requested information regarding the number of clerks employed in the Department of War as well as their compensation. Simmons is asked …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
