Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Passage on the Schooner "Juliana," Etc.
Gordon has talked to the owner and captain of the schooner "Juliana'" bound for the port of New Orleans. He has agreed to provide passage for Hodgdon's friends. Each of them must pay fifty dollars and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Passage of Men from Charleston SC to New York by Order of General Hamilton
Passage secured for Captain Huger, his officers and privates to leave Charleston South Carolina for New York on the ship South Carolina, Captain Pebor commanding.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Particular Modes Adopted for Transmitting Returns, Etc.
After submitting a return of clothing due Captain Kalteisen, Freeman inquired as to the particular modes required for transmitting returns. Since he has not had a reply, he is unable to answer the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Packet Forwarded Via Havanna
The packet for the matches has been forwarded via Havanna since an immediate conveyance to New Orleans was not immediately available. Stevens wrote Mr. Simmons and the Secretary of War relative to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Our Approaching Election, Etc.
Neither the general nor the Quartermaster General have arrived so the troops continue in their encampment without orders to go into garrison or cantonment. Craig apprehends that the approaching …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Orders to take action to supply troops in the district allotted
Colonel Ogden, Deputy Quarter Master General ordered by Hamilton to take the necessary measures to supply troops in district allotted with articles specified in regulations of War Department . At …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order for saltpeter for manufacture of gunpowder for Navy
Thomas transmits order from Secretary of War on Samuel Hodgdon for 20 tons of salt petre for manufacturing gun powder for Navy.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order for Gun Stocks
Gilbert is forwarding an order for 1500 gun stocks that will be directed to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., the Secretary of the Treasury. The Secretary has informed Gilbert of the person to whom the order …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)One-Story Building Recommended, Etc.
Williams has received from the Superintendent of the Armory the plans, and request for materials, for buildings he wants erected immediately. The Superintendent wants to erect two one-story shops with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)One or Two Instances of the Fever, Etc.
In addition to a discussion of accounting matters related to General Wilkinson and Rudolph Tellin [?], Stevens notes that only two instances of the fever have occurred and it appears to be healthy in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the Subject of Extra Allowances Claimed by Officers in the Army
Simmons notes that regarding extra allowances claimed by officers in Army, that it is expected in all payments that Henley confine himself within the laws or established regulations. Since there are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Officers Who Have Delayed Sending Their Vouchers
Swan lists a number of officers who have delayed sending their vouchers and the amounts for which they are responsible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Obtaining Sole Title of Wylie's Farm
Power wants to know what can be done respecting the claim for commutation. He would like a line directed to him at Jacob Weaver's Stage House respecting what can be done and whether his attendance is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Obliged to pay the enclosed certificate...
Glen is obliged to pay a certificate for which he feels the War Department should be responsible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Obligation to Deliver Two Regiments' Standards in April
Discusses advance of $50, delivery of Regiment standards and Battalion colors.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Newspapers from the Natchez District
Claiborne presents his compliments to Hodgdon and thanks him for the loan of newspapers received from the Natchez District which will be returned the following day.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Need for Ammunition and Clothing
Major Craig relays the need for ammunition and clothing to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Necessary Portions of Meat and Vegetables, Etc.
Smith has received the bill of fare and thanks Hodgdon for his kind attention. The provisions they have received are satisfactory and Smith has written to Jones & Thompson since they furnished the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Navy Department Order for Saltpeter for Manufacture of Powder
Encloses order from Secretary of War on superintendent of stores for twenty tons of salt peter for use of Navy Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Navy Department Order for Saltpeter
Request for delivery to Israel Whelen, purveyor of public supplies, an order of 20 tons of salt petre for Navy Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)National Foundry for Brass Cannon
Byers makes the case for Springfield as the site of the proposed National Foundry for Brass Cannon. He owns a mill located on ten acres that joins the new waterworks for manufacturing small arms that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Business Interrupted by My Mind, Etc.
Though he is anxious to complete the employment Hodgdon has honored him with, Gallagher complains that he is repeatedly called on for small sums that he cannot pay. He finds his business interrupted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muskets Imported by the Secretary of the Treasury
Whelen has received the letter respecting the muskets lately imported by the Secretary of the Treasury and requiring him to do what is necessary in the business. Whelen considers this kind of business …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muskets Arrived from Oxford, Etc.
Williams has received two thousand dollars in post notes on account of the Armory in the good old way. Sixteen loads of muskets and tents have arrived from Oxford.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Musket Stocks and Rolled Iron
The Superintendent of the Armory has drawn on Williams for five thousand musket stocks so he shall soon be in want of that article. He asks Hodgdon to ship that same number of well seasoned stocks to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
