Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Clothing Exposed to Destruction by the Moth
Mr. McDonald is a merchant who resides at Bowley's Wharf in Baltimore and owns a line of land and water stages that ply between that city and Philadelphia. Dexter has heard that McDonald has in his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing & Blankets for the Soldiers Under my Command
Enclosed is Major William Beall's certificate for military coats and blankets furnished the soldiers under Briscoe's command. Briscoe was induced to furnish these articles as a means of encouraging …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Close Association of Grubb and Crabb
William Crabb is possessed with full power to settle Grubb's accounts and to receive any balances due him. Crabb has advanced cash to Grubb and will advise Hodgdon of Grubb's present circumstances. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Claims Presented for Extra Services
At a meeting of the heads of departments, the question came up regarding whether a person holding an office to which pay and emoluments are annexed by law is entitled to extra pay for extra services. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Claim of Cornet Davidson and His Militia
Regarding the claim of Cornet Davidson and detachment for militia services. Simmons informs that no money has been paid; therefore the claim should be paid if the call for militia was valid. Simmons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)City is Free of Fatal Sickness, Etc.
Freeman congratulates Hodgdon on escaping the yellow fever. Charleston has been sickly as usual but only to strangers. The ancient inhabitants have enjoyed perfect health and the city has been free of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Check the Payment of Notes at the Bank
Because of the anxiety attached to the disappointment of not receiving two thousand dollars in post notes in the mail, Williams recommends checking the payment of these notes at the bank to guard …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cheaper Arms from Germany, Etc.
Enclosed are the accounts of several shipments of arms made by the order of Rufus King, U.S. minister in England. Pitcairne notes that these arms are much cheaper than those made in America and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges related to Quartermaster Department
Encloses letter from Major General Hamilton, which requests that accounts be settled. McHenry notes to Simmons that charges are peculiar to Quartermaster Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges of Piracy
Capt. Merchant is facing charges of piracy though Condy doubts his guilt. If the charges are upheld, it is doubtful that the vessel and its cargo will be released. If the charges are proven false, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges for Rent of Rooms in Warehouse for Deposit of Public Stores
Payment for rent for rooms in warehouses for the deposit of public stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charge for William Craft's Services
Simmons should state the amount of the expenditures of William Craft as agent for the Department of War, and if Craft has exhibited a charge for his services, its nature and amount.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Change in the Quartermaster General's Department, Etc.
The Quartermaster General has proposed a change in his department which Craig will communicate to Hodgdon as soon as he is well acquainted with it.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certificattion of Coal by Abijah Peck.
Abijah Peck has made a trial of the coal that Captain Josiah Demming brought for Captain Cooley . He went aboard the vessel and bought four bushels and found the coal as good as he commonly gets. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certification of Virginia Coal
The subscribers, who engage in the blacksmith's business, certify that they have purchased of John Colby a quantity of Virginia coal that arrived in Captain Josiah Demming's vessel and approve same, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certification of Mr Richard Thomas employment as copyist
Certification that Richard Thomas employed as copyist in Tousard's office for 74 days in prosecution of order of Major General Hamilton for formation of code of Maneuver and Instruction for Corps of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certification of Coal by Richard Dowzick
Richard Dowzick has been told by John Cooley that Mr. Ames disapproves of the coal that Captain Josiah Demming brought from Virginia. Dowzick has been in the coal trade for some time and finds this …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certificate of Post Notes of 500 dollars each
Two Post Notes of 500 dollars each in the name of Joseph Williams payable in seventy days. Signed by Samuel Hodgdon
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certificate of office rent
Major Lewis Tousard rented a room in execution of order of Major General Alexander Hamilton, relative to formation of code of regulations and instructions for Corps of Artillery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ceremony for General Washington
Major Craig describes to Samuel Hodgdon the ceremony in Pittsburgh held to honor General Washington.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cartridges, Muskets, and Arms Chests at New Port
Musket cartridges are in the powder house at New Port and arms chests from Springfield are in a store provided for that purpose. Crary also has muskets in arms chests from the contractors who made …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Capt. Hyde's Delinquent Account
Capt. Hyde assures Simmons that, despite the dreadful disease in his breast, he intends to settle his public accounts without a moment's delay. It is his intention to close this business quickly so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon Belonging to the United States
Dexter wants a report of the number and kinds of cannon belonging to the Military Department of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Burglary of the Superintendent's Office
It appears that the office of the Superintendent of Arms at Springfield has been broken open and considerable depredations made on his papers. This burlary occurred six to eight weeks ago but recently …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Blankets for the Use of the Marine Corps
This letter directs Hodgdon to aid the Purveyor of Public Supplies in getting blankets to the Marine Corps.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
