Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Hodgdon Appointed Byers' Attorney
Byers of Springfield in the County of Hampshire in the State of Massachusetts appoints Samuel Hodgdon of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania his true and lawful attorney to act in his behalf …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Helping Mother with Her Rent
Wilson asks Hodgdon for an advance of $58 to be deducted from his quarters salary. He needs the money because of the unfortunate loss sustained by his mother upon her return from Norfolk. This has put …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Health of My Native City, Etc.
Hagner is pleased to hear of the health of Philadelphia and its inhabitants. Whatever may be his partiality for other places he still has a prediliction for his native city. The North Carolina …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Grape Shot in the Repository Fit For Service
Enclosed is a return of all the [?] cases of grape shot left in the repository that are fit for service. There were no issues or receipts during the last quarter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Glass Manufacturing Business
Major Craig discusses the prospects for a successful glass manufacturing business with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Genuine & Unadulterated Drugs Imported from Europe, Etc.
Dalcho discusses the acquisition of drugs and medicines for the Army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Swan Indisposed and Confined to Bed
General Swan has been indisposed for some months and for the last ten days has been confined to his bed. Enclosed is a note from McDonald & Hollingsworth respecting the military stores but General …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Shepard's Disgraceful Conduct, Etc.
Williams is highly critical of General Shepard's performance as the judge during the trial of the Superintendent and Storekeeper at Springfield.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Shepard Is Preventing an Examination of the Troubles at this Post
Williams explains his suspicions that General Shepard has deliberately ignored the troubles at Springfield despite the fact that he is chairman of the committee charged with investigating those …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Gauging the Caliber of 24 Pounders
Fleming discusses, at length, the appropriate caliber for 24 pounders, noting that the French allow for windage in calibrating their pieces.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Funds submitted for payment
Sends account. Refers to Lieutenant Payton. Asks Simmons' opinion as to vouchers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Four Naked Convicts, Etc.
Frye encloses a return of clothing for his men who are destitute for want of same.Most of them have been entitled to clothes for some months so they must be sent as soon as possible. He also needs …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding the Enclosed Letter to Amsterdam
Condy asks that his enclosed letter be sent to Amsterdam on board any vessel bound for Dutch territory or Hamburg, Germany.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Swords & Belts
Mr. Orr has stated that he gave the necessary certificates of inspection to the manufacturers of the swords and belts and had them boxed and marked US 1799 but took no further charge of them. They …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Remittances Through Boston
Williams has received from Boston $1000 in post notes on account of the armory at Springfield. All letters from the southward directed to Springfield will, by an arrangement with the Postmaster …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Letters from the Southward
Williams is apprehensive respecting the round-about way the letters from the southward are sent to his post at Springfield. They are still sent by way of Boston and he fears that the directions of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Gun Barrels on Account of the Armory
Williams has discussed the gun barrels with Mr. Ames. Ames requested 1500 to be forwarded which will come cheaper than if they were made at the factory but he declines drawing them on Williams in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Articles to the Springfield Armory
The Superintendent of the Armory has applied for two tons of rolled iron which Hodgdon should forward to the Springfield Armory. Williams always wants to know the quantity of articles forwarded to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Arms & Camp Equipage
Enclosed is a return for arms and camp equipage that Cass was directed to order for a detachment of recruits at Pittsburgh by Major General Hamilton. They should be forwarded to Cass by one of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Five Rifles to Complete the Indian Annuities
Harris has asked for five rifles to complete Indian annuities.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fire that Destroyed the War Department Building
Major Craig expresses regret to Samuel Hodgdon after receiving news of the fire that destroyed the War Department building and records. Craig anticipates much confusion from the loss.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Finding the Act of Assembly
Ingersol does not have the Act of Assembly but Mr. Chauncey likely has it. If he does have it, Ingersol will send it immediately,
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Final Letter to Little Turtle
Major Craig confirms that the Secretary at War's final letter to Little Turtle will be printed as instructed. Craig also discusses accounting matters with Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Filling the Vacancy of Master Armorer
Because he has suffered from a sickness for four months, Cranch will not be able to fill the vacancy of Master Armorer. He recommends a man who has been in his employ for ten years and can be depended …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fifty Pieces of Ordnance for Fort Jay, Etc.
Governor Sargent's trunk has been received. Stevens will ask Major Wadsworth to make a return. The State of New York has acknowledged its debt to the United States for the stores furnished for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
