Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Spirit of the Jersey Blues
Mentges extols the spirit of the Jersey Blues who cannot wait to put themselves under the command of the President but they need canteens, knapsacks, and axes before they can march.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sober, Industrious, & Active Men
If more artificers are wanted, Eastburn recommends two Johns, Langdon and Barras, who are known to be sober, industrious, and active men.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Six Loads of Arms to Reading
Six loads of arms have been sent on to Reading and the remainder will be sent soon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Six Loads by Andrew McClure
Since the harvest is close at hand, Culbertson cannot go down for loads so he requests that Hodgdon send six loads to him by Andrew McClure who will provide a receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Six Dark Lanthorns
The bill for six dark lanthorns for Joseph Baker which was sent to be receipted has not been returned.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Six Boxes of Musket Cartridges
Wychoff discusses the disposition of six boxes of musket cartridges addressed to Capt. Cornelius R. Sedam.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shot Inspected Before It Leaves the Wharf
Hollingsworth announces that the following have landed at the usual place: 42 pieces of kentledge, 300 32-pound shot, and 170 24-pound shot, He'll be glad if the shot can be inspected before it leaves …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shoes for the Militia Army
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon, with all possible expedition, to forward three thousand pairs of shoes to Carlisle to be sent on to Bedford for the use of the militia army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shoes for Smith
One thousand shoes are to be transported to Frederick Town in Maryland for the militia, addressed to General Samuel Smith.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shoes & Blankets for Recruits at Charles Town
Hodgdon is asked to forward to Charles Town, Maryland blankets and shoes for the recruits at that place, addressed to Lt. Simon Geddes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipments of Clothing & Shoes, Etc.
Parker has been promised two teams [of horses] that will leave in two or three days. The clothing is not yet loaded onto the wagon but the shoes were transported the previous day for Bedford.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment to Chauncey Whittlesea
Bryant has sent five hundred portfires [?] to Chauncey Whittlesea in Middletown to be boxed up and sent on to Hodgdon in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment of Cannon, Etc.
The shipment of 23 twelve-pound cannon have been sent to Baltimore addressed to Samuel Dodge.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ship Illegally Equipped for War
Hodgdon should receive from Capt. Richard Dale arms taken from an armed ship called the Vanstable (alias the Isaac, alias the Chickamagga), illegally equipped for war by John Cooper of Virginia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shells for Mortars
Hodgdon is directed to forward to Fort Mifflin fifty shells for each of the ten-inch mortars directed to be sent there, including everything necessary for fitting them for service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Last Year's Accounts
Since Govett's is settling the previous year's accounts at the Auditor's Office, he needs the appropriate receipts from Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement of My Rations, Etc.
The settlement of Bissell's rations can be sent by Captain [?] as it is much wanted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settle My Recruiting Accounts with Major Craig
Because of the difficulty of settling his recruiting accounts from Pittsburgh in the winter, Lyman suggests that it would be more convenient to settle with Major Craig, the acting paymaster at that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Services of the Horses Belonging to the Quartermaster's Department, Etc.
Numbered answers to questions Harrison asked in his last letter. Estimated cost of supplies that were lost by the contractor and that the government will provide transportation from Fort Washington …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sergeant Dowland's Pay, Etc.
Sergeant Dowland, who has lately gotten a bad sore on one of his legs, requests that Howell send the remainder of his three-month's pay to Fleming. Other poor fellows, having earned their money, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Send Us Grape Shot!
Hollingsworth demands that Hodgdon send him 120 pounds of shot and two pounds of grape shot. The bearer should be given an order for delivery and where they may send for them.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Send the Troops by Capt. Garman
The Secretary of War thinks it best to send the troops by Capt. Garman so act accordingly.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sedam's Pay
Sedam asks Hodgdon to send on his pay with Major Kersey.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Seacoast Gun Carriages
The Secretary of War requests that one of the models of the seacoast gun carriages be transported to Col. Rochefontaine at Boston.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sea Coast Gun Carriage
If the model for the Sea Coast Gun Carriage has not been sent to Col. Rochefontaine, the engineer in New England, the Secretary of War [Knox] will take it with him.
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