Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Letter for David Henley regarding Captain Smith delinquent account and vouchers
Requests that Henley forward a letter to Captain Smith concerning Smith's accounting for money paid to him for the pay of Smith's company of militia
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Latest Returns from Knoxville
"Will you please to send the bearer (it will be returned) the latest returns from Knoxville of quartermaster's and military stores."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Late Pay for Sgt. Hackett
Sgt. George Hackett has a warrant showing that his enlistment has expired but he has not been paid for two years. Lt. Steele gave him two month's pay in the amount of $14, so that he can proceed to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Land Referred to in My Letter of November 6th
Enclosed is a copy of a document related to the land discussed in Wilkins' letter of November 6th.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Land Business In Which I Am Concerned
Wilkins wants Hodgdon to attend to some land business with which he is concerned. Certificates No. 50 and No. 51, are in the names of Wilkins and Dudley Woodbridge, for which $1619.55 is due the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lack of Correspondence
Benjamin Hodgdon informs Samuel Hodgdon that he has been dangerously ill and therefore unable to attend to his letters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)James Casey Certificate concerning a mare that was rode by the Creek Indians
Certification by Casey that John Rogers, interpreter for Creek Chiefs on the route to Philadelphia had a black mare which he owned. Mare was ridden by Indians and left at Lancaster. When Casey arrived …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invoice of stores for Fort Massac
Invoice of stores from Issac Craig to be delivered to Ft Massac, Illinois via Ohio River by John Robinson, who notes that he will deliver the goods to the commanding officer at such place on the river …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Insurance
From Portugal, Benjamin Hodgdon asks Samuel Hodgdon to take out a $6,000 insurance policy at his earliest convenience.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information on Mr. Pollard
Nourse wishes to give the Secretary of the Treasury information realtive to Mr. Pollard prior to any arrangement which might lead to Pollard's introduction to the Treasury Department. Hodgdon is asked …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Have Wearied the Secretary of State
Benjamin Hodgdon worries that he has wearied the Secretary of State [Timothy Pickering] with discussions of Luther White's claims.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I am anxious to have my accounts finally adjusted.
Preston is hesitant to resign from the service while large amounts are still charged against him. He has been unable to obtain from Kentucky the papers necessary to close his account . He is concerned …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hughes' Receipt
Lt. Saunders says that he has just obtained Hughes' receipt for his June pay since he was absent when the company was paid. Enclosed is the receipt which will be credited either to Saunders or to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses for the Service of the War Department
Steele asked the Secretary of War about the proability of his wanting horses for the use of the War Department. The Secretary indicated that horses would be needed so Steele examined the two that are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hogsheads Forwarded to Designated Posts
Hogsheads have been forwarded for the posts at Detroit, Mackinac, Niagara, and others. Blankets have been received but no watchcoats which probably indicates an error in the mark. At Mackinac and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Deed Is Without Value
Hodgdon's deed to certain land appears to have no value. Josiah Stoddard, the grantor, has been dead for eighteen years and Darcius Stoddard died bankrupt five years ago. Apparently the deed was never …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)His is Artful at Concealing Them from the Public, Etc.
Wigginton describes his suspicions regarding a wagoner who he suspects is stealing cannon balls from the public. He gets his 'negroes' to break into the house and take as many as is convenient at the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Guns Wanted for the Revenue Cutter
In July 1794 Hodgdon was directed to receive from Captain Dale nine six-pounders and one four-pounder, with their carriages, that were taken from the armed ship "Vanstable," alias "Chickamauga," that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Goods Now Forwarded to Their Destinations, Etc.
The partnership of James Manning & Co. has been dissolved and Smith now holds the contract for supplying the troops at West Point and Governors Island. All the goods are now forwarded to their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Return of Brass & Iron Ordnance
Hodgdon is directed to furnish McHenry with a general return and the location of all the brass and iron ordnance that is the property of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Regulations and an Invariable Pay
McHenry informs Simmons that he is awaiting the regulations regarding the pay of Marines, Seamen, Petty Officers, and Midshipmen which will be forwarded so that Simmons can discharge his duties.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Orders for Regimental Paymasters
An extract from the original General Orders issued at Detroit on 10 July 1797 in which regimental paymasters are ordered to render their accounts to Paymaster General Caleb Swan who will then transmit …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Knox's Account for Wine
Knox directed Willings & Francis to submit his bill with them to Hodgdon, which they did in the summer. That bill has not been paid, so they send it again with additions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Foster request to Henley to forward letter he has written to the Secretary of War
Foster asks Henley to forward the letter he has written to the Secretary of War on the subject of his contract with the government to provide supplies for the Indians. Foster worries that, if supplies …
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