Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Accounts of John Hamilton and Ormsby for Horses
Ormsby has the Power of Attorney from John Hamilton, late horsemaster, relative to his account for the horses of his brigade and the amount due him. He also has Hodgdon's certificate given to Hamilton …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of W. Hawes
Hawes discusses the settlement of his private account and claims that he should have the same half-pay as other officers, having served for seven years.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Dr. Corkey [?]
Enclosed is the account of Dr. Corkey [?] certified by the public storekeeper of Carlisle. Howell is asked to examine the account because the Secretary has ordered that no payment can be made on any …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Captain Eickelberger, Deceased
Harrison transmits the account and vouchers of the late Capt. Barnet Eickelberger for Howell's examination. Harrison has been told that the account has been presented for settlement but no proof of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accomodation of Sixty Horses
Smith assures Hodgdon that rather than be judged as an enemy of his country, he would resign his business. But if the accomodation of Hodgdon's horses is acceptable to Hodgdon Smith can take in sixty …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Abbott's & Ballard's Receipts
Enclosed are James Abbott's receipt for $300 and two receipts from Capt. Ballard Smith, one for $240.40 and one for $42, the amounts having been transmitted in post notes of the Bank of the United …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Permanent Peace
Doyle assures Hodgdon that any intelligence that is worth communicating from Fort Steuben will be done. He is astonished that his friend Ziegler may be induced to resign since his soul lays in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Gun for Chambers
Knox is directed to deliver to Joseph Chambers a gun, a flint, one pound of rifle powder, and a proportional quantity of ball. If Knox does not have excellent rifle powder, he is directed to procure …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)24 Horses Received
Smith announced that he has received all 24 of Hodgdon's horses which seem to be hearty and doing well. He has heard that there are a number of horses on the other side of the Ohio which can also be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)100 Suits of Clothing
The Secretary of War requests that Knox furnish Capt. Ballard Smith with 100 suits of clothing complete having previously inspected same. They should be packed in boxes for transportation to Col. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$50,000 for the Quartermaster's Department
O'Hara requests $50,000 for the Quartermaster's Department. Post notes in his name would be the safest way to transmit same by carriage. There is a need for money in small denominations. Gold …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$35,000 for the Quartermaster General
Enclosed is a warrant for $35,000 for the use of the Quartermaster General's department. Hamilton requests that it be received in bank post notes which for greater security should be made out in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$1500 Bond for Mr. Allison
Mr. Allison has executed a bond with security for $1500 to be advanced by Hodgdon to him on account of the Quartermaster's department. The Secretary of the Treasury has made out a warrant for this sum …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$110 to Joseph Lipling Express
The enclosed account for $110 that has been paid to Joseph Lipling Express is forwarded so that Howell may remit the amount. The letter of the Secretary of War annexed to the account gives Carrington …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)"Still the Same Joe"
Torrence has received the advance for Mr. Ward which is the only one received since he last saw Howell. He denies that he has been guilty of neglect in writing his esteemed friend Howell since he has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Yellow Fever: Jaws of Death
It gives Butler much satisfaction to know that Hodgdon and his family have escaped the malignancy that had prevailed in Philadelphia for so long. He hopes that Hodgdon and himself, who has often …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Yellow Fever Raging in Philadelphia
Howell discusses the accounts of the following: Colonel Hamtramck, General St. Clair, Captain Pasteur, Mr. Britt, and Doctor Allison. In a second letter (10/16/1793) he complains of the malignant …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrants No. 46 to 72
Swan encloses to Howell his Warrants No. 46 - 72 with payrolls and muster rolls complete, with receipts, amounting to $21.960.46. Swan asks for Howell's acknowledgement of same as soon as it is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant No. 45
Enclosed is Warrant No. 45 on Swan for sixty dollars which is the last he will pay on this ground.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer
"Enclosed is an extract from the Register of Warrants drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer of the United States in continuaton."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wampum for Indian Department
Hodgdon is directed to inform the Secretary of War what quantity of wampum for the Indian Department he has in his possession.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Valentine Pancake & Hogshead No. 23
Valentine Pancake has arrived with hogshead no. 23 of cavalry clothing and a few other packages. Some of the wagons lost their shafts on the way.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Updated Return of Ordnance
The last return of ordnance made to the President [Washington] was October 7th, 1789. Hodgdon is directed to make out a statement of all muskets, ordnance, and other capital articles which have been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unbroken Crockery
Cass praises the bearer, Mr. Hamilton, for delivering his crockery with only one saucer and one plate broken. Based on this performance, he recommends Hamilton to Hodgdon for future employment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Months Pay of the Troops
Two months pay of the troops will be prepared in six to eight days. Howell wants to know the sum of money currently in Swan's hands in order to know how much should be remitted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
