Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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List of Debts Due Me
Enclosed is a list of debts due Mercer from the advances made to soldiers under his command. He requests that Howell take the proper steps to secure the approriate amount for him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Land Warrant for Capain Rose
Hopkins acknowledges receipt of the land warrant for Captain Alexander Rose.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Kind Wishes for My Welfare, Etc.
Hodgdon is much obliged for Knox's kind wishes for his welfare and flatters himself that Knox will acquaint himself with his business to his satisfaction.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invoice and Bill of Lading
Statement describing shipment of boxes of artillery clothing and bill of lading describing shipment of casks of powder to be shipped on Sloop Wilmington, Noah Wyeth, Master.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indians Killed & Scalped a Man
According to Capt. Benham, the Army is sadly lacking provisions. The idea of an army suffering for provisions in Indian Country is too much to be surmounted so an effort has been exerted to provide …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horse Collar Chains
If there is a campaign the following Spring, and there will probably be one, Hodgdon is asked to provide a variety of articles that will be wanted such as horse collar chains and all sorts of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Horse
Mr. Greenlee, Quartermaster of the militia, has just this moment arrived with Hodgdon's horse. Houdin would be happy to take charge of him but has no place to secure him nor is there any food for him. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Gun Slings for Capt. Mills
Knox is directed to furnish Capt. Mills with 74 waist-bayonet belts so that they can be altered for gun slings. If any of the muskets delivered to Capt. Mills are in want of repair, Knox is to see to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Family in Distress
Since his family is likely to be distressed, Clarke has nobody else to turn to but Hodgdon. Clarke lives in the little hut near the slaughterhouse and had even made improvements to it. His wife has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Examination of Several Accounts
Howell is asked to examine the accounts of James Byers, Reuben Gilden, and Joseph Cook and report on them to the Secretary of War. Also a Power of Attorney of Major William Poch is not on the returns.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Evil Shoes, Etc.
Shoes are exceedingly wanted. Those already furnished are evil in the extreme. In your last invoice you identified 190 bayonets but only ninety have been found. The one thousand needles that did come …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate of Horse Accoutrements
Knox is directed to make an estimate of the horse accoutrements, such as bridles, saddles, and holsters, which Mr. Hodgdon has prepared for the use of the army and to come in person that very morning …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ensign Morgan, Etc.
Ensign Morgan has been added to the muster roll of the garrison.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Letters
Directs Knox to deliver enclosed letters, one to Captain Hodgdon and the other to an Alexander whose last name is illegible. The letters contain personal matters, and Colesworthy asks that the letters …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Drafts in Favor of Four Officers
Enclosed are four letters containing drafts drawn by the Treasurer of the United States in Howell's favor and endorsed by him in the following gentleman's favor: Capt Henry Burbeck of the 1st …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Doctor request for payment
Doctor Anderson reports that he took care of three soldiers under Captain Phelan, 2d Regiment of United States, at Bedford. Asks for payment. Describes the treatments in detail.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disputed Sum for Capt. Lilly
The Secretary of War asks Howell to examine the enclosed letter and report his observations. The letter states that it appears that Gen. Knox or his Aide de Camp received the sum of twenty dollars for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dismissal of Patrick Lacy
Houdin declares that Hodgdon no doubt will be surprised to see Patrick Lacy again at Fort Washington. He is no soldier and the boys seem to be so displeased with him that, in the interests of harmony, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Descent Down the River
Hodgdon announces that he will begin his descent down the river on the Sunday next but Knox should continue to address him as usual.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Decision to pay discharged troops 6 months pay
Vanden Brock conveyed Secretary of War Knox's approval of Howell's proposal to pay men discharged on six months pay and let the residue remain until settlement of their accounts can be completed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cotesworthy's Needs
Cotsworthy notes that if he could have made a change he would have remitted it but his misfortune prevented him from doing so. He asks Knox to make a copy and he will pay him upon his return. He asks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract to make 2000 pairs of shoes
Contract to furnish 2000 pairs of shoes to War Department at seven shillings per pair to be delivered within 30 days.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confirmation of Major Judd as an Agent
Major Judd's inquires as to whether he is considered an agent according to the pertinent Act of Congress. Howell confirms that since this Act is not confined to regimental agents but extends to other …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
