Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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I Have Been Willing to Die, Etc.
John Murray laments that he has stood by the dying beds of many who were called away. The truth is both B. and Murray are cowards. He was afraid to stay and Murray was afraid to run away. He thought …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Cannot Apologize for These Extra Commissions
Murray asserts that the carte blanches she has been given forbids her from apologizing for the extra commissions she has been bestowed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)How Old Are the Public Horses?
Fleming asks Hodgdon if he recollects the ages of the three public horses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horseman's Tents Sent to Colonel Hall
The horseman's tents forwarded to Colonel Hall should not have been sent to Baltimore.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Greetings from France
Benjamin Hodgdon declares that he is unhealthy and if an accident should befall him, a sum of money will be sent to brother Samuel. He is sending indigo as well as handkerchiefs for him and their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Generals Hamilton and Wilkinson Have Arrived, Etc.
Miller has discovered that the check was mistakenly not enclosed and has written to the clerk at the bank to rectify that situation by post. Generals Hamilton and Wilkinson and the Adjutant General …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Washington's Expenses
A letter from Lt. General George Washington indicates that his expenses exceed the pay and emoluments provided for his recent journey from Mt. Vernon to Philadelphia and returning. It will therefore …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Return of Stores
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that a general return of stores was sent to the Secretary at War, along with other bits of news. Orders from the Quartermaster General stating that Craig can only …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Murray Has Given Me Permission to Occupy the Court House
Fisher observes that General Murray has given him permission ot occupy the courthouse as a rendezvous but he has had some difficulty convincing the local people to haul wood and straw.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General McPherson is Ready for the Two Expresses
General MacPherson is now ready for the two expresses who should attend him at his quarters. Will Colonel Stevens raise money on bills at New York.?
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Four Hogseads and One Bale of Clothing Received
Hodgdon's letter enclosing James Miller's letter has been received along with the four hogsheads and one bale of clothing to which he alludes and for which a receipt was given to the wagoner.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Two Muskets
Hollingsworth received a letter from Samuel Hodgdon saying that he had sent a box containing two muskets by wagon from Philadelphia that should be forwarded to Kilty by land stage. Hollingsworth has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding of Instructions relative to taking vouchers
Regarding accounts received from the Quarter Master's Department on the Mississippi. Wilkins informs that these accounts were made before receipt of Simmons' instructions relative to taking vouchers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Military Stores to James Read
An engineer left two hogsheads of military stores and a chest of arms with a letter to Captain James Read of Easton, Pennsylvania. Captain Read and his men were posted to West Point, about 100 miles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fire at the Springfield Armory
Williams discusses the fire that occurred at the Springfield Armory, caused perhaps by a spark from the chimney.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Find the Missing Check
Enclosed is a check on the Bank of the United States for $1485.92. Another check--dated October 5th in Trenton--for the same sum is missing so Hodgdon is asked to notify Miller by post if that check …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Filling the Position of Clerk to Colonel Craig
Having heard that Colonel Craig is looking for a clerk to come to Pittsbugh, King declares that he is interested in the position. Though he wishes to leave Philadelphia with his family , he is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fencing Off the Public from the Water, Etc.
Parker notes that there have been no stores received at Carlisle since his last return and not many delivered. The troops need cartridges and other articles which he will draw soon. Thomas Duncan is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Experiment on a Type of Medicinal Plant
Doctor Brown asks to remain in Detroit so he can continue his experiments on some plants that the Indians claim have medicinal value.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses Related to the Removal to Trenton
Accounts related to extra expenses for the removal to Trenton should conform to the following principles: married men can charge for house rent, transportation of furniture, carriage hire for their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of Joseph Williams
McHenry authorizes the allowance of all reasonable expenses incurred by Joseph Williams, paymaster of the armory at Springfield, Massachusetts, or on journeys relative to the business of the armory.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of James Willson
James Willson, a Cadet in the First Regiment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, has been ordered by Major Lewis Tousard to convey dispatches from Rhode island to the Secretary of War. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Everything Important Regarding the Sherando Works
Brindley must go to Wilmington soon so he wants Hodgdon to commit to writing everything he wishes to communicate respecting the Sherando Works and forward them with a small bank note to meet his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimation of Tools and Utensils On Hand
Estimation of all tools and utensils on hand at the Armory in Springfield as returned by the Superintendent per his return, December 31st 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimation of the Value of Gun Barrels
Estimation of the value of gun barrels burst in proving, scrap iron, old files and turned into the public store since December 31st 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
