Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Purchase of Two Horses
While he was quartermaster at Niagara, McClallen purchased one horse from Mr. Clinch at that place and one from Doctor Coffin at Oswego. He does not recollect either transaction but if the bills were …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Work for Mr. Vanderherchen
The bearer, Mr. Vanderherchen, is believed to be an honest and industrious man with a family to support. He is out of work and, if given public work, he will do whatever he undertakes with integrity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Stores Passed to John Mackey
The public stores at Shepherds Town have been passed to John Mackey in compliance with Hodgdon's order. Major Langham is expected shortly. In his absence, Morrow has advanced some money on the public …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Claim of the Channel on the Spring
The deed is not currently recorded in this county so it would be proper to have it forwarded for that purpose. Both Colonel Postletwait and Colonel Alexander believe that a survey is needed to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Provision Made for Shipping Articles to Me
Enclosed is an open letter to Mr. Harris. If Harris is not in Philadelphia, Hodgdon should arrange for the listed articles to be shipped to Eaton. Otherwise, the letter should be sealed and forwarded …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring Workers for the Canal, Etc.
Mackey complains that there is such a habitual laziness of the poor in the county that it is difficult to procure workers for the canal. Nevertheless, one third of the canal has been dug.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring Woolen Overalls for the Troops
Ebenezer Stevens was asked to procure woolen overalls for the troops in the harbor of New York and at West Point. However, he was informed by Simmons that supplying overalls was not credited to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring a Large Iron Press of Suitable Construction
Ames observes that a large iron press of suitable construction would be useful in punching locks and mounting and patterns might be cut with less trouble. Since it is very difficult to obtain good …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring a Further Supply of Water
He needs another water supply to accommodate the engine in case of fire, it might be necessary to dig another well and sink two large cisterns.Hodgdon's approval and directions are required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Prices of Musket Mounting
Nicholson sends a list of the prices of Charlesville musket mounting. Prices of the brass mounting for British muskets are similar.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Price of Carriages
A deduction in the price of carriages stipulated in Tredwell's first agreement with Jacob Blount will be required to meet the specifications of the Secretary of War. Since the value of the carriages …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preventing Incendiaries from Blowing Up the Magazine
Fleming discusses the precautions he has undertaken to protect the magazine at West Point from blowing up due to incendiaries.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pressing Call for Musket Stocks
The Superintendent of the Armory has a pressing need for musket stocks. Williams is worried that the workers will stand idle for want of these articles if they are not forwarded immediately. In their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preparing to Transport the 3rd Regiment
Miller wants Hodgdon to forward him the orders that Mr. Harris sent him respecting the preparations for the 3rd Regiment to be transported to Mr. Crafts of Charlestown, South Carolina and to Griffith …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preferring a Commission Rather Than a Salary
Stevens advises Hodgdon that of the three mehods of compensation--salary, commission per centum, or commission per disbursement--he prefers a commission for buying and superintending all military …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of Attorney to James Miller, Etc.
The Power of Attorney has been given to James Miller and should be deposited at the War Office on April 18th. Any money that Miller wants prior to that time should be paid to him. All the bills drawn …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of Attorney from Martha Ridgway to Ebenezer Hilyard
Martha Ridgway, widow and sole administrator of all the singular goods of Aquila Ridgway, appoints Ebenezer Hilyard, bricklayer in Philadelphia, power of attorney.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Potomac Upper Level is Marked
Mackey notes that the upper level of the Potomac River is now marked and preliminary steps for digging have already begun with over one hundred men employed in that effort.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Postage of Letters to Caleb Swan
Simmons should report sums due for postage of letters to Major Caleb Swan, Paymaster General of the Armies of the United States. This sum should be payable out of the contingencies of the Dept. of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Political Views of the Local People
Major Craig discusses the political views of the local people with Samuel Hodgdon. Notes that a shipment of money is on its way from Presquisle.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payments to the Militia of 1794
Simmons will receive a letter from Edward Carrington that includes accounts and vouchers for payments made under his agency to the militia against the insurgency in 1794. They should be examined as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payments to Messrs. Kennedy and Lynch for Nickajack Expedition
Pay Messrs. Kennedy and Lynch $1500 for value received payment of Nickajack Expedition on account of defensive protection estimate.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment to William Dobbins for work done
Payment for a desk leaf and putting it up and for a stool for writing upon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment to Mr Fisher for services riding the express on various routes
Payment to Thomas Fisher for riding express per order of the Quarter Master General on various routes. Hodgdon notes to Miller that he has settled with Mr. Fisher.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment to Mr Fisher for services carrying orders for General Macpherson
Payment to Thomas Fisher for services carrying orders of General Macpherson to sundry officers on the Northampton expedition.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
