Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Description of Horse Offered for Sale
Hagner describes the horse he is selling for $150 as follows: he is a Chestnut Sorrell, about seven years old and fifteen hands high. He is from the Army and, according to Major Peters, performed well …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deposition regarding Blair, Shaffer, etc
In a statement made under oath to Alderman Howell, Power reveals all that he recollects about Blair, Shaffer, and Israel and offers his assurance that the love of his gain was never his object.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of the Lead, Etc.
Breed discusses the delivery of the lead to Captain Gannon and subsequently forwarded on order for the freight of Captain Doggett.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Stationery to Major Craig
Enclosed is an order on the Storekeeper for the delivery of stationery to Major Craig at Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivering Annual Presents to the Six Nations of Indians, Etc.
Among sundry other matters, Houdin describes the journey he undertook to deliver two hogsheads and nine bales of annual presents to the Six Nations of Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deliver Three Three-Handed Boats from Schenectady to Jacob S. Glen
McHenry orders Hodgdon to deliver three three-handed boats to Jacob S. Glen.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delays in the Delivery of Vouchers
Invoices of goods, including those from Hodgdon, Colonel Henley, and Colonel Pickering, have not been arriving in a timely manner. Byers attributes these delays to the neglect of one of the Post …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Defraying Incidental & Contingent Expenses in Georgia
Enclosed is a receipt for $2.14 from John Habersham, Collector of Savannah, being to defray the incidental and contingent expenses of the Department of War in Georgia. The receipt is to be annexed to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deficiencies in the Administration of Public Property
The Corps of Artillerists and Engineers is at West Point with deliveries made to the different companies. Notwithstanding the order introduced in the administration of the public property, there have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deducting Clothing Expenses from Ragged Soldiers' Pay
Since some of the soldiers at Whetstone Point have nothing but ragged clothing, Grimke wants to know if they could be furnished new unform clothing while having the cost deducted from their pay. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Death of General Wayne, Dangerous Navigation
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the death of General Anthony Wayne. Craig also acknowledges the receipt of funds. Describes the danger of navigation on the river, with some boats being damaged …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Credit for Samuel Hodgdon
Samuel Hodgdon has received credit on the books of the Treasury for the sum of $1,200 paid by him to Elias Laugham for the purpose of transferring that sum to his debit on the books of Simmons' …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig acknowledges receipt of money from Hodgdon and expresses his apprehension over the rising popularity Democrats and Jefferson.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of horses provided for various travellers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the election of Albert Gallatin to Congress. Due to this election, Craig states that "the spirit of 1793 and 1794 still pervades the multitude" in western …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that General Neville has reported that military stores have been left by the militia army at Fort Cumberland.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig forwards receipts and invoices for delivered provisions to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig acknowledges Hodgdon's directions regarding the issues of salt and whiskey. Craig also discusses the return of stores for the militia army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig expresses astonishment to Samuel Hodgdon over the Secretary at War's delay at approving the Major's claim. Craig also discusses a return of stores made for the militia army and the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig forwards a third quarter cost estimate for planned expenditures to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cost of Cleaning French Arms with Sand
Hodgdon is asked to examine the account of Joseph Cranch and ascertain whether or not it is agreeable to the terms of his contract relative to his charge for cleaning French arms with sand.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conveying Captain Morris's Detachment to Baltimore
Captain Morris and his detachment of forty four Artillerists have arrived at Mud Island Fort on their way to Baltimore. The Secretary of War directs Hodgdon to make the necessary arrangements to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confronting Intruders on Indian Land, Etc.
Sparks is directed to assume whatever position on the frontier, or in Indian Country, that he and Mr. Henley feel is best calculated to cover the most exposed and greatest scope of Indian Country. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confined by a Severe Attack of Billious Fever
Due to a severe attack of billious fever, Gibbs has not been able to forward his September returns for the Navy Yard but he hopes to sufficiently recover during the next week to forward them.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Complying with Preston's Request
Captain Preston has requested cartridges and flints but Holt requires Hodgdon's authorization before he can comply with the request.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
