Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Copy of a contract made with Thomas Atkinson to furnish rations to US troops in the county of Hunterdon New Jersey
04/08/1799 Copy of documentArticles of Agreement between Thomas Atkinson of Trenton New Jersey and Jonathan Rhea also of Trenton, on behalf of Secretary of War for provision of rations to troops and recruits at the recruiting …
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Copy of a contract made with John Bray to furnish rations for US troops in New Jersey counties of Somerset and Middlesex
04/06/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentArticles of agreement for recruiting of troops, between Jonathan Rhea on behalf of Secretary of War and John Bray.
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Contracts for Arms in Maryland, Etc.
09/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAnnely informs Hodgdon that through the appoinment he got from the Secretary of the Treasury with the consent of the Secretary of War, he negotiated several contracts in Maryland that caused him some …
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Contract of William Rhodes and William Tyler with the United States for fabricating 2000 muskets
01/01/1799 Printed Document SignedArticles of agreement between Wolcott and William Rhodes and William Tyler of Providence Rhode Island to manufacture 2000 stands of arms complete with bayonet and ramrods fit for service and to be …
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Contract of William Lane, William Salter and Clayton Earle for furnishing Iron Cannon
04/24/1799 Document SignedContract of William Salter and William Lane and Clayton Earle for furnishing Iron Cannon. Contractors advanced $1500 for purpose of of carrying proposals into effect. Are to produce a number of cannon …
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Contract for rations, quarter master stores, medical assistance, and transportation of troops in North Carolina.
06/21/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentAgreement between Robert Ball, merchant of Wilmington, North Carolina, and Griffith John McRea on behalf of James McHenry Secretary of War for provision of rations, quarter master stores, medical …
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Contract for erecting and repairing works at Fort Johnston, between Griffith J. McRee and Benjamin Smith
06/01/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentSigned at Wilmington North Carolina, contract for erecting and repairing works at Fort Johnston North Carolina, between Griffith J. McRee agent for War Department, and Benjamin Smith.
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Contract between Wolcott and Evans for fabricating muskets for the United States
04/06/1799 Copy of documentArticles of agreement between Wolcott and Owen Evans of Providence Township Pennsylvania for the manufacture of 1000 stands of muskets complete with bayonets and ramrods to be delivered at …
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Contract between Winchester and Jackson for rations for recuits in Boston
04/01/1799 Copy of documentArticles of agreement between Jonathan Jackson, supervisor at District of Massachusetts, and Edmund Winchester of Boston for rations for recruits 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers.
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Contract between James McHenry and Rufus and Sylvanus Hopkins for supplying iron cannon
07/31/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentArticles of agreement between James McHenry and Rufus Hopkins and Sylvanus Hopkins of Providence Rhode Island for and on behalf of Hope Furnace to furnish cannon of various caliber, to include 24, 18, …
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Contract between Huntington and John and Amos Woodward for rations for troops in New London Connecticut
05/04/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentContract between Jebediah Huntington, collector of the District of New London Connecticut and John and Amos Woodward for rations for troops in New London Connecticut.
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Contract between Habersham and Ellis for supplying the troops in the state of Georgia with Quartermaster and hospital stores during the year 1799
01/16/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentContract between Habersham, agent for War Department, and Solomon Ellis for supplying the troops in the state of Georgia with Quartermaster and hospital stores during the year 1799.
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Continuing Operations during Yellow Fever Epidemic
08/26/1799 DocumentR McCormick unsigned query to Samuel Hodgdon regarding his contract for arms. He asked what arrangements have been made during the Yellow Fever for proving of the barrels, inspecting arms, paying the …
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Constructing Shells for Mortars & Howitzers, Etc.
04/17/1799 Autograph Letter SignedIn addition to alerting Hodgdon to a certificate in the amount of $2728.98 that will be presented by Mr. Cranch, Fleming discusses in detail the construction of shells for mortars and howitzers.
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Conspiracy to Get Rid of Me
11/26/1799 Autograph Letter SignedPerkins discusses a man who looked upon him with an evil eye and influenced another man named Small to bear false witness against him. He asserts that this was the man's way of getting rid of him and …
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Conducting Indians to & from Their Country
11/20/1799 Autograph Letter SignedPrior wrote to Capt. Mills with whom he left his instructions from General Knox to conduct the Indians from Philadelphia and deliver presents to the families of those who died in that city. Included …
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Concerns Respecting Yellow Fever, Etc.
09/06/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses private matters with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig mentions concerns regarding Yellow Fever in Philadelphia and notifies Hodgdon of his application for a military land warrant.
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Concerns Respecting Harragan's Account
04/27/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWilkins warns that Hodgdon's account of bills drawn by Samuel Harragan differs considerably from the settlement that took place between him and Harragan. Harragan never was authorized by Wilkins to …
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Completing 100 Pairs of Pistols
08/21/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMcCormick wants Hodgdon to order Mr. Harris to send the pistols to be finished for the cavalry. He has completed the brass furnace and other necessary preparations for completing 100 pair of pistols …
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Compensation of Samuel Vance
08/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedCaptain Samuel Vance acted as Deputy Paymaster and Deputy Quartermaster General during the late expedition to Northhampton, Pennsylvania. It should be an established principle that whenever an officer …
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Compensation of Samuel Vance
08/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedCapt. Samuel C. Vance acted in the capacities of Deputy Paymaster and Deputy Quartermaster General on the recent expedition to Northhampton. Simmons should pay him for these extra duties according to …
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Compensation of Nanning Vischer.
11/25/1799 LetterSimmons certifies that the sum of [illegible] hundred dollars and twenty two cents is due Nanning J. Vischer for his compensation as issuing Commissary at the post of Oswego from 15 October 1797 to 1 …
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Compensation of Ebenezer Stevens
06/19/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEven though Stevens' responsibilities don't measure up to those of the storekeeper at Philadelphia, he will receive compensation in the amount of $1250 per annum. His duties will include procuring …
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Compensation of Ebenezer Stevens
05/31/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentMcHenry wrote to Major General Hamilton that Col. Stevens should be allowed one thousand dollars per annum for his services. If this compensation should prove inadequate, McHenry would consider an …
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Commissions Paid to Hodgdon
08/01/1799 DocumentLists the payments to Hodgdon for the following: For his Commission on Disbursements in the Quartermaster's Department as Agent to the Quartermaster General ; for his Commission on Drafts paid and …
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