Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Orders to take charge of deserters
Detachment under Ensign McClean, marching to Headquarters, to take charge of seven deserters in jail. McClean waits on Hodgdon for some iron handcuffs to secure the deserters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order for Bruff's Recruits
Stagg lists a number of articles that should be transported to Baltimore for the use of Captain Bruff's recruits. There is also a list of articles already received by Captain Bruff.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Opposers of the Government
The opposers of the government are mostly ignorant and deluded men who have been led astray by a set of designing men that have taken shelter under the amnesty offered by the commissioners and will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Only Two Expresses Have Called, Etc.
Slough is pleased that all expresses are supposed to pass through Lancaster so he will have the opporunity to forward important letters. However, he is sorry to report that only two of the expresses …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)One Shirt Really Wanting
Bissell received the fifty suits of clothing in good order but finds that one private's shirts is wanting in Hogshead No. 3. It may have been taken out on the water.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the whereabouts of Milligan
Milligan has not yet arrived from Philadelphia. Hodgdon should make inquiries to see if he still in that city because Perkins is concerned that he has not yet spent the money and therefore cannot …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Objects for $25,000?
The Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon furnish him with an estimate stating the objects for which the $25,000 was requested.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)O'Hara's Account
[Partly illegible] The amount incurred, exclusive of Major Craig's demands and the credit given to Mr. Belli for the sum of $12,000, was ordered in a separate account, explained in O'Hara's earlier …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Temporary Buildings
The Secretary of War [Knox] does not approve Hodgdon's proposal of erecting temporary buildings for the infant armory because the public cannot afford the extra expense.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Stone Unturned in the Public Service
Lyman asserts that he has made few charges against the public relative to his recruiting. He was on horseback most of the time and even went into Vermont. Even though he was responsible for the most …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Knapsacks!
McClean laments that there has been a capital mistake in Hodgdon's failure to send knapsacks in the recent shipment of equipage. Not having knapsacks causes the soldiers continuous strife since they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Driver for My Wagon
Sears apologizes for not sending his wagon. Just as he had the carriage ready, the driver decided not to go. Sears' driver is taking Mr. Page to Bristol but will be available upon his return.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Cash on Hand, Etc.
[Partly illegible] A number of boatmen and pack horsemen have arrived from Fort Washington to whom considerable sums are due. With no cash on hand, Craig will draw on Hodgdon an as yet undetermined …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)New Specimens of Gun Carriages
Mr. Carmaubs [?] has conferred with the Secretary of War concerning improvements in gunnery. Knox wants Hodgdon to furnish him with artificers, a shop, and tools so that he can produce new specimens …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)New England Pine for ship construction
Joshua Humphreys, an influential shipbuilder, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of New England pine for the use of frigate construction. Coxe is Commissioner of the Revenue.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Names of the Inspectors
Jones wants the names of the inspectors appointed by the Secretary of War and by the Secretary of the Treasury under the contract for 1793 with Young and Dannacker, particularly those who inspected …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Name of the Person Who Goes Express
Lewis asks for the name of the person taking the express the next day and whether he is going to Carlisle. Money is being sent to a recruiting officer at that place and this inquiry is made at the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Underpaid Son
Although Miles had understood from Major Holt that Miles' son would receive the same pay as himself, $26.65, he is astonished to discover that his son is only receiving $16. Holt declares that he does …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Quantity of Wagons
[Partly illegible] Parker assures Hodgdon that has spared no pain, night or day, to complete his quantity of wagons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Family Affairs
[Partly illegible] Fortune has favored Dunwick's two daughters with wedlock so they no longer need his assistance in the form of part of his pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster Rolls of the Recruits at Springfield
Capt. Lyman encloses to Howell the muster rolls of the recruits at Springfield for the months of April and May 1794.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster Rolls of the Recruits
Three months muster rolls of the recruits have been forwarded for which the pay should be sent as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster Rolls of the Eastward Detachment
Enclosed are Lyman's muster rolls of the detachment which he marched from the eastward.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster Rolls for August
Enclosed is Muster Roll for August with an account of expenditures.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster Roll with Recruits Noted
McClallen is enclosing a muster roll, dated November 1st, which he forwarded to Captain Thompson, on which the recruits are noted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
