Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Hodgdon of monies forwarded to the quartermaster's department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Covering the Sums Advanced to Officers for Recruiting, Etc.
It was Howell's intention to pay officers through March and no further as he had done with recruits at the various places of rendezvous, but he had to deviate from this arrangement to cover sums …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cost of Carriages
Included is an extract of a letter from George Fleming to Henry Knox in which Fleming wants to know the cost of the carriages made in Philadelphia for the caravan sent during February before last. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Considerable Quantity of Forage
William McHenley has, agreeable to contract with the Quartermaster General, delivered a considerable quantity of forage to Muskingham near Fort Washington. Not having his vouchers previous to Col. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confirming the Payments of Captain Walls' Company
Benjamin Mifflin, writing as acting accountant for the War Department, writes to Caleb Swan acknowledging Swan's receipt of the cash remitted to him through Doctor Carmichael. Mifflin includes in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confidential Trusty Man
Ensign George Baynton is ordered to readiness as he will repair to the headquarters of General Wayne with the pay for the army. Hodgdon is directed to furnish him with a horse, saddle, and bridle and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Communications to the Committee of Inquiry
General St. Clair allowed fifty dollars for his two communications to the Committee of Inquiry which Webb hopes that Hodgdon will have no objection to paying for. Twenty dollars should cover the cost …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Commissisoners for Indian Affairs, Etc.
O'Hara congratulates his country on the appointment of the Commissioners of Indian Affairs. He is convinced that all that can be done consistent with the health and safety of the Union may be expected …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Stores for Capt. Pratt's Command
This is a return of clothing, military and quartermaster's stores wanting to complete a detachment of recruits, under the command of Capt. John Pratt, on their march from Trenton to Pittsburgh. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Received
On November 6th Hannah received Hodgdon's letter from Capt. Elwood informing him that specific articles of clothing were on board his vessel all of which were in good order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Troops at Knoxville
The General thinks that there is a possibility that the clothing for the troops at Knoxville was sent at the time Mr. Allison went from there at the beginning of September. Hodgdon is directed to find …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Thompson's Recruits
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to inform him when the clothing for Lt. Thompson's recruits at Lancaster was sent. He had not received them as of 17 July.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Heth's Company
Hodgdon is directed to have packed up and transported by water to Richmond in Virginia clothing for Captain John Heth's company of infantry. He is recruiting at that rendezvous and requests twenty …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Captain Lyman's Men
Captain Cornelius Lyman, stationed at the recruiting rendezvous at Springfield Massachusetts, needs clothing. Hodgdon is directed to forward him by way of New York forty suits of infantry clothing for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Captain Jacob Slough's Recruits
Hodgdon should have forwarded to Lieutenant Robert Thompson at Lancaster for the recruits belonging to Captain Jacob Slough, twelve complete suits of infantry clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing & Tents
Hodgdon is directed to forward to Captain Nicholas Hannah of the 3rd Sub Legion at Alexandria in Virginia thirty complete suits of infantry clothing and five tents. There is a sloop lying near the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing & Military Stores
Clothing and military stores received and in good order; are much better than any which came to hand before. Music coats not yet arrived.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing & Equipage for Sedam's Company
Hodgdon is directed to have carefully packed up and sent to Spring Garden, that evening or the next day, articles of clothing and camp equipage for the use of Capt. Cornelius R. Sedam's Company.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing & Equipage
Hodgdon has informed Sedam that the clothing and equipage are ready and wants to know when they should be sent on. Sedam thinks that the matter should rest for a few days since he will be in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges for Apprehending Deserters, Etc.
Enclosed is an abstract of warrants and charges against sundry officers in continuation. Also included are charges for apprehending deserters which have been transmitted by direction of Joseph Howell.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges Against Sundry Officers
Enclosed is a continuation of the extract from the register of warrants drawn in the War Department and the charges against sundry officers, including expenses related to deserters. Enclosed also is a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Case of General Wilkinson receiving money from Swan
The case of General Wilkinson having received $550 from Swan is a case of some delicacy. He was at that time Swan's commanding officer and his warrant is a complete indemnification to Swan. Too much …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cartridge Boxes for General Wayne
The Secretary of War [Knox] directs Hodgdon to inform him of the number of new cartridge boxes that have been sent on for General [Anthony] Wayne's army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain Slough's Payroll
Enclosed is the payroll of Captain Jacob Slough's detachment so that Swan can discharge the balance of $59 due them.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain Cooper's report as evidence of claim of pay
Blount sends copies of his order to Captain James Cooper and his report of the month of August 1791 as evidence of claim of pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
