Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Horses Are Us
In exhausting detail Slough discusses the state of his business stabling and hiring out horses for expresses and other purposes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses & Equipage for Lieutenant Campbell Smith
Hodgdon is directed to furnish Lieutenant Campbell Smith with two horses, saddles, and bridles to be delivered to [Isaac] Craig at Pittsburgh and also one portmanteau [large traveling bag].
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Holt's Returns from New London
Holt transmits the returns of the arms repaired and work performed at the armory at New London for October. Included are the stores, tools, and materials on hand at the armory. The payrolls and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Holsters & Cartouche Boxes for the Cavalry at Trenton
Mentges discusses necessary articles for the dragoons and the cavalry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Noon Appointment
"The Secretary of War will be glad to see you at the War Office this day, 12 o'clock."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Compensation
From 1787-1790 Hodgdon was paid at the rate of $500 per year and yet his request for a greater allowance has been protested. As it now stands, that amount will not cover his expenses so Knox and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Compensation
From 1787-1790 Hodgdon was paid at the rate of $500 per year and yet his request for a greater allowance has been protested. As it now stands, that amount will not cover his expenses so Knox and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hiring Additional Hands, Etc.
Stagg discusses various personnel and supply matters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)He Appeared Much Intoxicated
Slough discusses the pay of an employee who may be afflicted with an attachment to intoxicating spirits. He knows of some gentlemen from Philadelphia who encountered him while he appeared to be much …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Grain at Furman's Store
At the present [Moore] Furman's store has grain in it but it should be ready for public use by Monday.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Goods to be Transported to Knoxville
Hodgdon is directed to pack up and have transported to Governor [William] Blount at Knoxville various goods intended for him and for the Chickasaw Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Goods for Hanley
Ball has received the goods intended for Hanley in good order and paid the freight. They will be sent on in two or three days.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Going Down to My Husband
Mrs. PIke asks for an advance of $120 so that she can take her children to visit her husband.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Things to Attend To
(Difficult handwriting] Hodgdon is requested to make to Col. Sargent a statement of his affairs when the opportunity presents.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General return of military stores
A general return of military stores and apparatus for the artillery. Artillery destined to march next day. Requests attention to enclosed return and provision of supplies deemed necessary.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Future Rent
Hodgdon explains that he expected the rent on the house would be higher for a new contract so he wants to know how Steinmetz calculated the rent he offered. He wishes to retain the stores for the use …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Furnish a Detachment to March Immediately
Kersey has been ordered to furnish a detachment of forty men, with a proportion of non-commissioned officers, and be ready to march them immediately.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fresh Teams Would Cause a More Rapid Push
Davis announces that he has reached Shipingsburgh that morning along with Robert Young's load. The two-horse stages loaded on the 14th and 15th are on their way. Weaver is still twenty miles away. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Freight for Shipping Military Stores
Enclosed is Olney's account relating to the expenses of the freight of the military stores. He has signed a receipt but left the date blank which Hodgdon should fill in when he sends the money.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding of accounts and muster rolls
William Eaton forwards an account for rations to Joseph Howell, accountant at the War Department. Also notes that he has forwarded duplicate muster rolls to the War Office. Mentions the recruiting …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forward the Money, Etc.
Holt asks Hodgdon to forward to him the sum of $1342.68, according to his estimate and subject to the deductions to be paid to Mr. Delaney.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fleming's Receipt
Enclosed is George Fleming's receipt for goods received from Foreman Cheeseman.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Financial and business matters
Will write to Captain Mackay. Hopes Henley will recover from bad health. Not heard from Doctor Walton. Was tired of waiting on Mr. White. Request Mr Magill for suit against Henshaw. Discusses bond.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fifteen Hundred Stand of Arms
Hodgdon is directed to have fifteen hundred stand of arms transported to Winchester Virginia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
