Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Obtaining a Commission in the Standing Army
As coppersmith's and tinman's business is currently very slow, Cumming requests Hodgdon's assistance in obtaining a lieutenant's commission in the standing army of the United States. He is a man of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Not Receiving Arms Produces Dissatisfaction
A message from Captain Myers indicates that the arms will not be sent in less than nine days. Captain McIlvane intends to meet with his Company but he is worried that the delay in receiving their arms …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Keys for the Medicine Chests, Etc.
The keys of the medicine chests have always been delivered to the Quartermaster General with the chests and he then forwards the keys by post. Bass reports that they presently have no keys for any of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Horseman's Tents in Store
Bass warns that although he can comply with orders for hats, private's shirts, linen overalls, and woolen overalls, and shoes, locks, and blankets, he has no horseman's tents in store because Mr. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Case of the Fever Found in Philadelphia
Simmons thanks Hodgdon, who remained in Philadelphia despite warnings of a possible outbreak of the fever, for watching over his house and property and keeping him aprised of events in the capital …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)New Barracks
Jackson will obtain from General [Benjamin] Lincoln the necessary information regarding repairing barracks and building new ones so that he can proceed immediately in engaging workmen to make the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Names Mentioned for Expresses
Of all the gentlemen likely to provide proper names for expresses, perhaps Captain Singer of the Mississippi troop is the best.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Men Really Want Their Suits
Claiborne is alarmed that his men have not received their suits. His men are recruits who do not have the advantage attending old soldiers who have several years clothing on hand.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Commissary Account
Major Craig discusses his commissary account with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Brother is Afflicted with Rheumatism, Etc.
Shortly after arriving in Baltimore, Mrs. Young's brother took a front store in the spirit and grocery line though unfortunately, he has been afflicted by rheumatism. Her sister got married to a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster of Lt. Wilkins' Detachment
Cobb certifies that when he visited Fort Triggs the detachment commanded by Lt. Wilkins had not been at the post long enough to have been mustered; therefore he inspected but did not muster them.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muskets to be Delivered at Albany
The contractors for fabricating muskets in Vermont are to deliver the completed muskets to Albany. Jones wants to know if there any public stores at that place fit for the reception of the arms and if …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Musketball Cartridges On Hand
Harris has on hand in his books 35,937 musket ball cartridges, 19 to the pound.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Musket Stocks & Horses Unfit for Use, Etc.
When Hodgdon examines the return from the Springfield Armory, he will find a large proportion of musket stocks unfit for use, some of them affected by the fire and others being shakey and warped. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Musket Prototypes Have Arrived
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the musket prototypes for Albert Gallatin's manufactory have arrived.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Medicine & Hospital Stores Not Yet Arrived at Niagara
Rivardi laments that the medicine and hospital stores have yet to arrive at Niagara. He is especially alarmed because he heard from a boatman from Schenectady that the articles had left that place. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Manufacturing Muskets
Secretary Wolcott acknowledges William Henry's letter offering to fabricate [manufacture] muskets for the use of the United States but contracts for that purpose have already been made. Since it is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Manufacturing Arms at the Springfield Armory
Ames provides an assessment of arms production at the Springfield Armory. Though he has manufactured as many as seventeen muskets per month, it appears that during the current month he will produce …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Making Cartouche Boxes and Belts
Laws agrees to make any quantity of cartouche boxes and belts agreeable to the listed specifications.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Ford's Subsistence Account
As commanding officer of the North Hampton expedition, Major Ford certifies that he has drawn 216 rations over the course of 54 days (four rations per day) at a cost of $32.62.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Loss of a Favorite Child of Two Years Old, Etc.
Miller cites the death of his child as the reason he was delayed in transporting clothing to various posts but assures Hodgdon that it is now on its way.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Local Political Sentiments, Etc.
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that shipped stores will likely not reach Fort Wayne until winter. Craig also mentions local political sentiments.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)List of vouchers belonging to the account of John Wilkins
In addition to suspended vouchers to General Wilkins' account, sends other suspended accounts, according to annexed schedule.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)List of items to be transported to Major Craig at Pittsburg
List of items to be transported to Major Craig at Pittsburg includes wine, coffee, and sugar. Hodgdon asks that they be made ready for transportation as early as convenient.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Linens Better than Woolens in Warm Weather, Etc.
Kalteisen laments the want of clothing at Fort Johnson and stresses the need for linen clothing to replace the woolens which are so uncomfortable for the soldiers in warm weather.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
