Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Any Connection to the New Secretary?
Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon if he has any connection with the new Secretary at War which may aid Craig's cause.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Anxiety Regarding Money Transactions, Etc.
Williams feels that the mode adopted by Hodgdon of remitting one thousand dollars at a time will, despite the risk, enable him to meet his payments. He understands Hodgdon's anxiety in making these …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Annuities and Presents for Indians
McHenry requests an accounting of monies granted by Congress for the expense of transporting goods to pay Indian annuities and contingent expenses for presents to Indians on their visits to the seat …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)An Office for Major Tousard
[James] McHenry's letter to Wilkins of the 6th of February [1800]authorized an office to be furnished for Major [Lewis] Tousard for as long as he is discharging the duties imposed upon him by General …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amount Due Me for Repairing Arms
Byers has drawn on Hodgdon in favor Abraham Shepherd for $79.85. This is the sum due Byers for the repair of arms under an agreement with Major Langham, Superintendent of Military Stores at Shepherds …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ammunition Ordered by General Hamilton
Sundry ammunition ordered by General Hamilton for Harpers Ferry, Jersey, and Massachusetts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ames' Attempts to Exonerate Himself, Etc.
Williams considered it his duty to exhibit the complaints against Mr. Ames and hoped that a fair and candid investigation would have taken place on the spot. A few days after Ames left for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Alternate Accomodations for Officers
It is reasonable that when no accomodations are available for officers at their posts, quarters should be provided elsewhere at public expense. Therefore, Capt. Amos Stoddard's claim of $1.50 per week …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Allowances in Comformity with Appropriations
Hodgdon is informed that the statements of his salary accounts have been examined and the allowances made were in comformity with the appropriations made by Congress. No further sums can be allowed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Allowance for Clerk
McHenry gave his approval for the employment of a clerk to assist E. Stevens. Authorized allowance to pay said clerk equal to salary given in New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Allegation Against Sargent, Etc.
Sargent sent a letter to Colonel Pickering as Secretary of State before he knew he was out of office. Fortunately he marked it private before committing it to the postmaster in Philadelphia. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Aiding Dr. Buchanan in Finding a Ship
Doctor Buchanan is on his way to Washington to obtain a decision on the subject of his surgeoncy. He has already lost the "New York" to the surgeon of another ship so Rodgers asks Hodgdon to use his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advance to Captain Samuel Henly
Captain Samuel Henly, Conductor of Military Stores, has asked for an advance which Carrington has granted so he now has a draft on Hodgdon that will be transmitted to Samuel Meredith.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advance $650 to Major Hoops
Major Hoops is going to Philadelphia and hopes to proceed westward. He will probably need $450 which Hodgdon is asked to forward to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Address Me at "Georgetown, Columbia," Etc.
Condy will take the necessary steps to complete Hodgdon's wish respective to honest, worthy, and grateful Captain Merchant. In the future he asks Hodgdon to address him at "Georgetown, Columbia" …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Additional Credit to Ebenezer Stevens
In addition to the preceding list of articles, Simmons informs Hodgdon that Ebenezer Stevens, Agent of the War Department in New York, should receive credit on the books of Hodgdon's office for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts Peculiar to the Quartermaster
Accounts peculiar to the Quartermaster, as with transportation and quartering troops, should be referred to the agent for the Quartermaster to settle and pay agreeable to the practice in such cases. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of William Crafts, Esq.
In settling the accounts of William Crafts as Agent for the Department in Charleston, South Carolina, he is to be allowed for all disbursements for purchases made or contracts entered into by him two …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of Samuel Lewis
Request for information on accounts of S. Lewis and the names of the people to receive money that Lewis held.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of John Wilkins and James O'Hara
Respecting the accounts of James O'Hara, Contractor for Supplying the Troops, and John Wilkins, Quartermaster General, it is incumbent upon Simmons to expedite their adjustment as well as all other …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of John Wilkins and James Miller
This is a settlement of the accounts of John Wilkins and James Miller for their purchases and expenditures during the first third of 1800. By direction of the Secretary of War, they have received …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of James O'Hara, Contractor
James O'Hara, contractor for supplying the troops of the US with provisions, has submitted sundry charges amounting to $148,720.60 that have not been allowed and for which he thinks himself entitled …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of Chalres Wright
Henley has informed Lieutenant Wright about his remittance. Hopes Mrs. Wright and the children are well.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts from Major General Hamilton
Discusses claim for expenses by Captain McClellan, incurred in attending court martial. Also encloses account for expenses pursuing deserters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts for Medical Aid
Medical aid should be offered to officers by the public. If at his post but there is no aid available, an officer should be permitted to seek and secure the best medical aid at the public expense. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
