Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Draft for $1500
Hoffman has received Hodgdon's letter covering a draft for $1500 on the Branch Bank to be applied agreeable to the directions of the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dr. Carmichael With the Cash
Dr. Carmichael has arrived at Legionville with the cash. The packages of silver have been packed and repacked and some of them were mixed before Dr. Carmichael took charge of them in Philadelphia (as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Directions Respecting Stoppages from Officers
Howell stresses that his directions regarding stoppages from officers was meant for those who have received the arrears of the late levies. The sum to be stopped should be governed by the balance in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Direct Route to New London
Perkins describes the difficulties of his journey to New London and expresses the hope that his expenses will be paid by Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulty in transmitting accounts because of the cold
Swan is having difficulty transmitting his accounts because he is crowded into a cold hut with no conveniences, even those necessary for copying a letter. He leaves it to Howell to judge how much …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Describes Attempt to Recover Bank Notes and Budget Indian Accounts
Describes attempt to recover bank notes. Accounts for the last quarter. Refers to budgets in question and Indian invoices.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Derangement of the Department
The accounts Hodgdon lodged in Harrison's department as late Quartermaster General have been examined but a statement has been prevented by the late derangement of the department. They will be taken …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Arms to Mud Island
Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon deliver to General Lewis Nicolas, for the use of militia at Mud Island, Delaware River, forty stands of arms with accoutrements. Governor Mifflin accountable.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delinquent Officers
Swan has received letters from Joseph Howell, Accountant of the War Department, directing him to make stoppages of the pay of several delinquent officers, particularly of Capt. Joseph Brock, whose …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delay in Transmitting Dr. Strong's Receipt
Being transmitted is an abstract of warrants drawn by the Secretary of War in continuation to July 27th. It is hoped that Swan will have sent the receipt for the sum remitted by Doctor Strong since …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delaware River Obstructed with Ice, Etc.
Since the Delaware River is obstructed with ice, Hodgdon is directed to forward the clothing for the troops at Knoxville by land carriage to Andrew Nicholson, the merchant at Manchester. Instructions …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Defray Cass's Expenses
Cass was ordered from New Hampshire to Philadelphia to settle his recruiting accounts and join the army of Major General Wayne. Because of the [smallpox] contagion in Philadelphia which made the city …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deductions from the Estimates of the Pay of the Troops, Etc.
Howell worries that public papers sent by Swan may have been lost or miscarried. He is transmitting the extract from the register of warrants in continuation and notes that Swan should observe the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Death or Glory, Etc.
The army moves within two days for God knows where toward the Miami in high spirits. Whether for death of glory will be known in two months. Shaylor asks Hodgdon to forward in a safe way his letter, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipments with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of monies received for the quartermaster's department. Craig also requests certain stores to be sent to Fort Pitt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig requests money from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig needs five thousand dollars to close his transactions for the year.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig requests of Samuel Hodgdon an account of monies remitted to the Quartermaster department. Craig thanks Hodgdon for sending wine via a careful waggoner.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig agrees with Hodgdon that making waggoners accountable for damaged goods is not practicable. Craig also mentions the fever in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig forwards returns and a report from a board of officers to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig discusses the preparation of quarterly returns with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Craig expresses pleasure to hear Hodgdon is recovering from the fever that plagued Philadelphia. Clothing sent from Philadelphia was repackaged at Fort Pitt due to concerns regardinging the spread of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig acknowledges funds and parcels of clothing received from Hodgdon. Craig also forwards records of his accounts to Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig acknowledges the receipt of a ration of clothing but laments not getting a resupply of cash from Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the arrival of the Wabash Indians. Also, Craig states that no authorization has been received to release funds for Captain Prior.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of problems maintaining sufficient funds to keep supply accounts open with the Quartermaster department. Craig indicates that he has contacted the Secretary at War …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
