Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Troops Intended for Charleston
The detachment of troops intended for Charleston cannot embark for eight or ten days. The matter with Capt. Strong relative to his vessel should therefore be settled.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Trimming for Officers' Hats
Captain Howe observes that he is completing the hats and cockaids for his company and notes that his officers need trimming for their hats. To meet this need, he requires lace and hat bands with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting the Baggage of Hutchins' Detachment
The Secretary of War has asked Hodgdon to transport the baggage of Lieutenant Hutchins' detachment which is ready to march to Pittsburgh. There will be sixty men including several convalescents.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation of Infantry Clothing
Hodgdon is directed to transport by water suits of infantry clothing to Capt. Russell Bissell at Middletown Connecticut and Capt. Cornelius Lyman at Springfield Massachusetts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation Expenses
The transportation expenses for moving stores to New York must be paid by Hodgdon. Apparently the business of New York is to be handled by the contractors for West Point. In the future, Smith …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tools and materials for Springfield armory
David Ames, Superintendent of the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts, explains in detail the tools and materials needed for the armory and the costs thereof.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Timber Unavailable
Timber is not available because a number of the principal mills have lost their dams. Seasoned white pine boards are on hand and available at reasonable prices.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Three Thousand Weight of Steel, Etc.
[Partly illegible] Holt has just received three thousand weight of steel from Winchester.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Three Quarter White Pine Boards
Hunt has sent by the bearer, Capt. [Garrret] Voorhis, 2,500 feet of three quarter white pine boards.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Three Hands Added to the Workshop
Three new hands have been added to the workshop. One of them is James Spratt who is an able hand when sober but has earlier been discharged for intemperance. Since he promised to do better he has been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)This Month's Pay
Thompson has received from Nicholas Fish, Supervisor of New York, $120 for one month's pay and $200 for the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Situation at Springfield
Writing in code, Ames provides a detailed explanation of the current situation at the Public Armory at Springfield as well as a list of wanted articles that includes the cost of each article.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The President Will Be Here Tomorrow
Slough discusses the preparations being made for the President's visit and assesses the progress he is making on his journey through Pennsylvania.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Pay of John Blanks
The Treasurer of the United States will remit to Polk, Supervisor at Charlotte, North Carolina, a sum to be transmitted to John Blanks, Superintendent of the fortifications on Beacon Island, being for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Necessity of Haste
One of the loads was entirely shattered and not able to reach its destination. So there is still the necessity of forwarding the necessary materials to the Army as hastily as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Detachment to Charleston
Engage Capt. Strong to take the detachment to Charleston on board his vessel.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Coming March
Mentges discusses preparations for the coming march.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Articles are Liable for Freight
Hodgdon is admonished that the articles are liable for freight and their company must be notified whether or not they are to be paid. They were assured that they would have no trouble collecting and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Arrival of His Excellency, The President, Etc.
Among many matters, Slough discusses the arrival of the President at his house and the detention of letters from the city being forwarded to his care, a number of which are still at his household.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for Voorhees's Recruits
Ensign Voorhees's recruits are travelling from Trenton to Philadelphia so Capt. Kersey should be furnished eight common tents, tent poles, and pins.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for Troops at Fort Mifflin
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to the Governor of Pennsylvania [Thomas Mifflin] two horsemen's tents and six common tents for the accomodation of the troops at Fort Mifflin.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for Captain Cornelius Sedam's Men
Sedam has built a temporary of barracks of boards until the tents he needs for 100 men are sent on. Hodgdon is asked to have a small marquee made for which Sedam will pay the balance if it costs more …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for Captain Cornelius Sedam
Hodgdon is directed to forward to Capt. Cornelius Sedam at New York one horseman's tent and twelve common tents.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents & Blankets for Capt. Thompson
Hodgdon is directed to send to Capt. Alexander Thompson in New York one horseman's tent, ten common tents, and forty blankets.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents & Arms Exposed to Heavy Rain
Hunt announces his arrival with the Jersey Brigade. He is supposed to receive his stores from the Jersey Militia but the tents and arms have been exposed to heavy rain and cannot be received until the …
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