Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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A Change of Air, Etc.
Much of the letter is illegible but Sargent advises that his heatlh is only tolerable and that his physician and friends have recommended a change of air. He asks Hodgdon to conceal his indisposition …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Bill in Favor of Francis Johnson
Enclosed for Hodgdon's acceptance is a bill in favor of Francis Johnson and endorsed by him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Bill Drawn for Nathan Jones, Etc.
Wilkins has drawn on Hodgdon two bills, one of which is No. 47 in favor of Nathan Jones.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Badly Damaged Case of Liquor
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that a waggoner, Hamilton, has delivered a badly damaged case of liquor. The price of this item is to be deducted from Hamilton's pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)18 Bills Drawn in Favor of Francis Jones
Bills No. 131 through No. 148, for a total of $10,000, have been drawn on Hodgdon in favor of Francis Jones.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$5000 Drawn by Captain Harrison
Captain William Harrison, the Quartermaster at Fort Washington, has drawn on Hodgdon seven bills--for a total of $5000--to furnish his department with money during General Wilkinson's descent down the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$500 Drawn in Favor of Thomas Johns
Enclosed is a draft for $500 in favor of Thomas Johns which Hodgdon is asked to accept and return by post.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$450 Drawn in Favor of Francis Jones
Bill No. 99 for $250 and Bill No. 100 for $200 have been drawn on Hodgdon in favor of Francis Jones.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$3200 to Johm Wilkins
Since Hodgdon keeps exact copies of all warrants drawn in his favor, Brook sends one for $3200 paid by the Treasurer to Samuel Hodgdon for John Wilkins, Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$3000 Drawn in Favor of Jeremiah & Abijah Hunt
Bill of exchange No. 86 for three thousand dollars in favor of Jeremiah and Abijah Hunt has been drawn on Hodgdon
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)"Remarks on the abstract for the year 1793, contigent expenses.
Notation that vouchers for "this abstract" were submitted to the War Department. Related to contingent expenses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)"Reasonable Expenses"
Major Cushing is extremely desirous that he be reimbursed for the expenses he incurred when ordered by General Wilkinson to proceed from Tennessee to the seat of government. The principle of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Yellow Fever & Invoices
Major Craig discusses Yellow Fever and invoices with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Work for the Department of War
Simmons is to report on the enclosed account so that a warrant may be issued for the amount indicated, the work having been done according to McHenry's directions for the use of the War Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wood for the Garrisons at New York
The Secretary of War has ordered Col. Stevens to provide wood for the several garrisons in the harbor of New York. His compensation as agent is under advisement.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Without You I Would be a Plow Man
Jones expresses his gratitude that Hodgdon has taken him under his protection and given him valuable instruction without which he would be a plowman. Jones's wife ["my rib"] extends her respects to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Withholding Security for Payment of the Money, Etc.
Kilty found the person in question, not at Price's, but at another shipyard and he was informed of Hodgdon's claim. He did not immediately consent to provide security for the payment of the money but …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Withdrawal of vouchers
Request to withdraw vouchers sent sometime ago.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Winter Clothing Due Freeman's Company
Ebenezer Stevens, Agent of the War Department in New York, notified Freeman that he would receive from Hodgdon the winter clothing still due the company under his command. Freeman asks Hodgdon to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Winter Billeting of Troops, Etc.
Major Craig discusses winter billeting of troops and clothing shipments with Samuel Hodgdon. Mentions the recent marriage of Captain Lyman to Susana Reese, sister of Thomas Reese.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wind Not Being Fair for the Packets to Sail, Etc.
Stevens has received the bill of lading of quartermaster's stores and forwarded it to Albany, He hopes Hodgdon has received the draft on the Secretary of State. Benjamin will proceed to Newport but …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)We Are in Want of Almost Everything
DeBerger is currently in the hospital but probably only has a cold. The clothing will be very acceptable since most of the men are in want. Freeman has recently made a general return of all the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Want of Sergeant's Clothing and Private's Overalls
Kalteisen requests a supply of clothing, especially sergeant's clothing and private's overalls. The reason he needs overalls is his loan of same to Capain Huger who received none in his shipment of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Want of Clothing for Kalteisen's Company
Enclosed is a return of the clothing due to Captain Kalteisen's company of the 1st Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers. What was sent appears to have been intended for Captain Huger's company of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Want of Camp Equipage
Hodgdon is asked to provide as quickly as possible camp equipage for two companies of infantry to be recruited for the 1st Regiment. General Hamilton informed Blake at Trenton that an order for them …
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