Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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No Return of the Tools in Price's Laboratory, Etc.
10/26/1796 Autograph Letter SignedTo save postage, Fleming enclosed to the Secretary of War a letter containing the Quartermaster's store's returns and an additional return for military stores. There are still not included in any …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
No Money Received for May
08/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe balances due on Holt's rolls and estimates for March and April have been received by him. Even though Hodgdon's recent letter states that balances are due for the estimates of May, Holt has yet to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
No Certain Intelligence from the Governor, Etc.
09/09/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHe has had no news from the Governor, only a rumor that he is very sick. Sargent is at Fort Miami, near Detroit. Updates Hodgdon on the prices of goods in the vicinity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
No Bounty Available for New Enlisted Men
08/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the muster and pay roll of the detachment under Wilson's command. He has enlisted two handsome young men but has paid no bounty since he has neither instructions nor money.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
No Articles Received or Delivered at the Navy Yard
09/05/1796 Autograph Letter Signed"I have not received into the Naval Yard or delivered any article from the 1st to the 31st August 1796 inclusive."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Nicholson's Pay & Rations
12/25/1796 Autograph Letter SignedNicholson asks that he be provided with his pay and rations for the last quarter which is due only six days hence.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Neglect in the Preparation of Returns
07/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedIn addition to enclosing the account of public stores furnished Ensign David Thompson, an examination by Langham of copies of returns has revealed a degree of neglect in their preparation. Therefore, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Necessity for Ordering Infantry Privates' Vests
11/12/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHaving only six infantry private's vests in the store, Harris is not able to comply with Major Craig requisition for fifty complete vests. An order for vests of this description is required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Names of Sick Officers
01/27/1796 DocumentMills sends the names of the officers who reported sick this morning.
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My Return for July 1796, Etc.
07/05/1796 Autograph Letter SignedQuincy transmits his return for July 1796 as well as the receipts for articles delivered to Jeremiah Hill and Gabriel Hale.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Respects to Your Family, Etc.
10/23/1796 Autograph Letter SignedSargent pays his respects to Hodgdon's family. He has only just arrived in Cincinnati. He mentions a book or other publication by a McKerrie who has traveled very far north.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Request for Field Pieces, Etc.
08/31/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe Governor responded to the request for field pieces by reporting that militia had them and he did not wish to disarm them. Kalteisen notes that he has a few stands of arms but they are in need of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Land Purchase
05/20/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is a letter from Captain Turner regarding Sargent's land purchase.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Great Astonishment!
08/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHoudin expresses his astonishment that Hodgdon's letter was not forwarded to Mr. Dickenson. He had asked the stage driver if he knew Mr. Dickenson and the man replied that he knew him well. In the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Account for the Amount Due
01/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedIn response to Simmons' letter, Claghorn forwards his account for the amount due him as his salary as a constructor at the Navy Yard. He will be obliged if Simmons directs the money to be sent to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster Roll for July 1796
08/17/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the Muster Roll for the troops at Middletown duly executed for the month of July 1796.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster of the Recruits at Middletown
01/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is a muster roll of the recruits at the rendezvous at Midddletown for the month of December 1796. [Year should be "1795"].
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster and Payroll of D'Hebecourt's Detachment
02/10/1796 Letter SignedD'Hebecourt encloses muster and payrolls of his detachment of militia from October 1795 to February 1796. The money should be delivered to Messrs Wheelen & Miller in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster and Payroll for the Recruits at Middletown
01/01/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentEnclosed is the muster and pay rolls for the recruits of Middletown for the month of December 1796.
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Muster & Pay Rolls for October 1796
11/01/1796 Autograph Letter Signed"I herewith enclose you the muster and pay rolls of the detachment under my command for the month of October 1796,"
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Muster & Pay Roll Through June 1, 1796
06/02/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDayton sends Simmons the muster and pay rolls for the detachment under his command, correct up to June 1.
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Moving Recruits from Mud Island to New York
08/02/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon is directed to engage passage for twenty two recruits from Mud Island to New York only if transportation can be procured for three dollars per men with no additional expense for baggage and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Most Economical Route from Mud Island to West Point
05/17/1796 Letter SignedJones asks Hodgdon for his recommendation as to the most economical route from Mud Island to West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Money Needed for Recruiting Good Men, Etc.
07/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedWilson complains that he has received no instructions from the Secretary of War regarding the recruiting service. He is sure he could get some good men because several have already offered to enlist …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Missing Trunk with DeButt's Clothing
10/29/1796 Document, type undeterminedHodgdon is asked if knows anything about Captain DeButt's trunk, containing his clothing, which was entrusted to Captain Wade in Detroit and which Wade said would be included with the Commander in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
