Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Models for Cannon Carriages
Hodgdon is directed by Secretary of War to have made three models for cannon carriages similar to the brass piece mounted in Jones' office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mislaid Account
Ensign Garret Voorhis had a quantity of public stores which he put into Bray's storehorse when he was ordered to march to Philadelphia. The account for same has been mislaid and no entry made in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Men Without Tents
Captain Cornelius Sedam, 1st Sub Legion, has received orders to march to New York but neither he nor his men have tents so Hodgdon should please send them forward.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Melancholy Distress
[Partly illegible] Melancholy distress has reduced Leonard to such an extent that he must solicit Hodgon's voice in helping him to find employment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Marching Order
Leitheiser is under marching orders from Major [John] Stagg but a personal indisposition occasioned a delay. Howell is asked to forward two month's pay by Sergeant Kramer.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)March for Trenton
Richmond and his recruits are marching for Trenton with Capt. [Cornelius] Sedam's detachement, where they will await further orders.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major John Reman's Receipt
Matthews encloses to Howell Major John Reman's receipt for five hundred dollars, received by him for mounting the artillery ofnthe fortifications at Savannah.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of Whiskey Rebellion
Major Craig first asks Samuel Hodgdon to remind Major Stagg of the need to include postage fees in future mail shipments and then he imparts his account of the burning of General Neville's house, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lt. Hale to Portland
Lt. Hale is directed to repair to Portland to be stationed there on the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Loss of Faithful Clerks, Etc.
Mentges laments the loss of Hodgdon's clerks to the yellow fever but is grateful that Hodgdon's family remains in good health. He asks that more blankets be forwarded along with camp kettles, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Long Coat & Cocked Hat, Etc.
Sedam expresses his wish for a new uniform that includes a long coat and cocked hat which he feels will be suitable for new recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Load Taken to Fort Pitt
Slough's son [Jacob] will deliver the load to Fort Pitt. Hodgdon is asked to pay the balance for the carriage, being 33 pounds two shillings.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Little Has Been Done in Repairing the Arms
Perkins announces the safe arrival of himself and his family and comments on the state of the armory at New London. It appears that the smith shop and stores have not been furnished and little has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)List of articles wanted for the armories at Pittsburg
List of armorer supplies, tools and equipment wanted for the armourers at Pittsburg. A copy of this inventory was forwarded to Col Hamilton 6 Sept 1794. Document is not signed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lieut. Monvel to Prove the Cannon at Hughes's Furnace
Lieutenant Monvel has been appointed to prove the cannon casting at Hughes's Furnace at Mount Pleasant, Maryland. To do so, he will need cannon powder and iron balls for 32-pounders and 24-pounders. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Liberal Supply of Money
Holt thanks Hodgdon for the liberal supply sent him which enables him to comply with all his contracts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter to the Commissary of Military Stores
George Fleming writes Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, regarding particular articles, including muskets and gunner's belts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter of inquiry regarding marquee [tents]
Brigadier General White has applied to Biddle asking whether marquees [tents] for New Jersey have been sent as Colonel Mentges had assured him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from the Commissioner of Revenue
Enclosed is a letter received from Mr. Coxe, Commissioner of Revenue. It refers to a letter written to Hodgdon in the absence of the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from the Commissioner of Revenue
Enclosed is a copy of a letter from the Commissioner of Revenue [Tench Coxe] which requires an immediate response.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from the Armourers at New London with pay grievances
The Commissary of Military Stores states that several of the workmen have been afflicted with sickness which has hindered their work. As a consequence, the superintendent is stopping their pay for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from Mister Coxe
Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Mr. Coxe, the Commissioner of the Revenue, He refers to a line he wrote to Hodgdon in the absense of the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from Ensign Campbell Smith
The Secretary of War has directed Stagg to transmit to Hodgdon the enclosed letter from Ensign Campbell Smith at Lancaster and dated April 23rd.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter From Capt. Houdin
Stagg believes that the annexed copy of a letter from Capt. Houdin should be communitcated to Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Legion Return Not Made Out
The expected Legion return is not made out because there has not been sufficient leisure to attend to it. It shall be done as speedily as possible. Richard Dobbs Spaight is the Governor of North …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
