Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Delivering a Letter to Richard Peters
The Secretary of the Navy has a letter to be delivered to Richard Peters who lives on the other side of Schuykill. Hodgdon is to provide a man and horse for that purpose as soon as it is convenient.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deliver LaCroyable's Medicine Chest, Etc.
The bearer should be given an order to Mr. Bass to deliver LaCroyable's medicine chest. If there is shot to spare of the kind mentioned in Mr. Francis's note, that should be included in the order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delay in Transporting Stores to Natchez
Though General Wilkinson had transmitted to Craig a requisition for a large quantity of stores to be transported to Natchez, the Quartermaster General has ordered a suspension of that business. Many …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deficiency of Musket Cartridges, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of returns and accounts, Bryant notes that there has been a deficiency of musket cartridges due to damage and the fact that some were taken by the militia during the time of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deficiencies of Clothing on the Mississippi
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the deficiencies of clothing that exist for the supply of the troops on the Mississippi.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Defensive Protection of Portland Maine
With regard to the protection of Portland, nine cannon of various sizes are to be provided along with ammunition. Week is asked to immediately seek proposals and contract for the carriages necessary …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Danger Risked by Remaining in Town, Etc.
Kepple is glad to have heard from Mr. Henry that Hodgdon has continued in good health despite the danger he risked by remaining in town.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
For Hodgdon's review, Major Craig forwards a general statement of accounts transacted between himself and Mr. Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig discusses his "claim of compensation for extra sevices" with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Courts of Inquiry
Three officers are available to make up a Court of Inquiry at West Point in the case of Col. Rochefontaine. McHenry wants to know if Simmons can attend the Court at Middletown without material …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cost of Fuel
Ross has asked for seven dollars per cord allotment for fuel even though the price has been as high as twenty dollars in Philadelphia. Ross therefore is not sure how much he is entitled to but Simmons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Correcting Mistakes in My Returns
Bryant apologizes for the mistakes in his returns in which some articles are missing. He has a great many returns and many other papers to examine. Colonel Williams will soon help him examine his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of Thomson Neale contract for supplying troops in Burlington and Monmouth Counties, New Jersey
Articles of agreement between Thomas Neale, Burlington New Jersey and Jonathan Rhea of Trenton New Jersey on behalf of Secretary of War for establishment of recruiting.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conveying Deserter Benjamin Woods
Read has paid a bill related to the expenses of conveying Benjamin Wood, a deserter from Fort Mifflin, from Easton to Spring Garden. Should the bill and receipts be transmitted to Simmons?
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conveyance of boxes and trunks from Trenton to Philadelphia
Payment for conveyance of boxes and trunks from Trenton to Philadelphia. Amos Morton conveyed the boxes for $9.00. Samuel Lewis, War Office clerk, certifies that bearer has been engaged to do so. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contractor payment for services for Continental Troops
Note by James McHenry to make payment to contractor Richard Parker for furnishing Continental troops with transportation, wood, keeping the rooms clean and in good order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contractor O'Hara's Account
Enclosed is contractor James O'Hara's letter of 13 April 1798 along with his receipts and vouchers so that they can be examined and adjusted by the Accountant in accordance with the Act of Congress …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract with Wolcott and Elie Williams for muskets.
Articles of agreement between Wolcott and Elie Williams of Hagerstown Maryland for manufacture of 2000 arms complete with bayonets and ramrods, fit for service and to be delivered at Hagerstown …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract price of rations for 1797 and 1798
Contract prices of rations Fort Fayette, Fort Massac, Fort Knox, Michilamackanac, Fort Wayne.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract price of rations at sundry places as ascertained from Treasury Department
Simmons requests that Nathan Jones find out the contract price for rations in previous year at Fort Washington, Detroit, New Brunswick New Jersey, Windsor Vermont, Elizabeth Town, New Jersey, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract price for rations at Windsor Vermont
Simmons request to be informed by Mr. Jones the contract price of rations at Windsor Vermont since last July.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract Price for Rations at the Natchez
Notification that the Accountant of the War Department (Simmons) would like to know the contractor price of rations at "the Natchez" between April and October 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract on the distribution of rations
Articles of agreement between Secretary of War James McHenry and James O'Hara for the provision of rations.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract for a Supply of Cannon Balls
Contract in which Buckner Harris and Copy agree to supply cannon balls to the United States government for the fee of $400.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract between Wolcott, Jenkins and Humphreys for arms, muskets and bayonets
Articles of agreement between Wolcott and Steven Jenks and Hosea Humphrey for manufacture of 1500 arms or muskets, with bayonets and ramrods complete at Pawtucket Rhode Island.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
