Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Foward Goods for the Six Nations to Israel Chapin
The Secretary of War has directed Hodgdon to send the goods intended for the Six Nations [of Indians] to Mr. Houdin who should then designate someone to deliver them to Israel Chapin. Houdin is also …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding the Enclosed Abstract
Agreeably to the request of Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, Meals forwards the enclosed abstract.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding of Money for Pay of Militia
Regarding directions to Mr. Wheelen and Mr. Miller to forward money of militia. Will set out to Gallipolis to pay men; receipts to be forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forward the Balance of the Estimate
Holt wants the balance of his estimate for May transmitted to him so that he can comply with his engagements.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forward Music Clothing As Soon As Possible
In addition to transmitting a receipt for the clothing in accordance with the invoice, Miller requests that the music clothing be forwarded as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Finding My Brother Dead, Etc.
Among other matters, Langham notes that on his way to the western country at Cumberland he found a cache of public stores. They had been lodged there by return wagons from General Morgan's camp on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of warrants drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer of the United States.
Summaries of warrants drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer of the United States in September 1795 and December 1796. In favor of: Edward Carrington; John McKee; Captain John Wade; Captain …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Letter on Subject of Location for Block House and Barracks
Craig strongly recommends lots No. 37 and 38 in the town of Waterford for the barracks and block house. The lots are to be sold at auction, and cannot be reserved. Craig therefore bought them in his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of Letter from the Secretary of War to Major Freeman Requesting Appointment
Extract of a letter from the Secretary of War to Major Constant Freeman requesting appointment of proper person to execute orders given to Freeman during his absence.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expense of the Late Militia Army
In response to a resolution of Congress, the Treasury is preparing a statement showing the annual expenditures of the War Department through December 1795 in which the expense of the late Militia Army …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Execution of the Bond of Mr. Harris
Enclosed are instructions for Hodgdon and for Mr. Harris the Storekeeper of Military Supplies. Harris should have the bond required of him for the faithful performance of his duties executed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Examining the State of the Muskets at West Point
In addition to Mr. Cranch's account for $2030.50 for cleaning and repairing arms at West Point is Hodgdon's letter agreeable to the contract. Cranch has rendered another account of the same kind with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Errors in the Account of William Simmons
There are several instances in which Simmons has overpaid two individuals so he must make the appropriate adjustments in their future credits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Error in Payment
Ames says that he cannot find the error in the pay rolls that Simmons asserts has resulted in an overpayment to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ensign Lewis' Receipt for Horse and Pistols
Meriwether Lewis' receipt for a horses and a pair of pistols and holsters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ensign Lewis Carrying Dispatches
Ensign Meriwether Lewis arrived from Detroit with dispatches from the Commander in Chief to the Secretary of War which should be forwarded immediately by a confidential person. Ensign Lewis, being …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Letter from Capt. Turner Relative to My Land, Etc.
Sargent is missing a trunk and asks for Hodgdon's help to find it. He encloses a letter from Captain Turner relating to land purchased.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Employing More Hands, Etc.
Ames has located a vessel on which he will send the musket pattern. He asks permission to employ four more hands which will enable him to keep the work going and make the business more systematic. A …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate Receipts from Capt. George Fleming
Enclosed are the duplicate receipts for Captain George Fleming and since Cranch is charged for the sum shown therein, he wants Simmons to transmit his receipt to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate Muster Roll Enclosed
As ordered by the Secretary of War. Wilson encloses a duplicate muster roll.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate letters including abstracts taken from the warrant books at the office of payments
Duplicate letter including abstracts taken from the warrant books at the office of payments for Chisholm and other agents of Indian Department. Simmons questions some of the claims; disallows some, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate letter advising on proper settlement of Indian Department accounts
Duplicate letter including abstracts taken from the warrant books at the office of payments for Chisholm and other agents of Indian Department. Simmons questions some of the claims; disallows some, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disposition of Hillis's Trunk, Etc.
If Hodgdon has not yet sent his trunk, Hillis asks that it be kept in Hodgdon's store until Colonel Henley's wagons arrive
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Directions Needed for Forwarding Articles
Mr. Francis has notified Jones that some silk sieves and other articles purchased by him for the garrison at West Point are still being stored and waiting for direction. Jones wants directions for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Desertion of Cpl. Wiliam Jurgen
Corporal William Jurgen deserted from Fort Washington and went to Kentucky where he surrendered himself to Ensign W.P. Smith. Capt. Bird can identify the exact day when the prisoner deserted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
