Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
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Use of Scouts to Provide Security for Local Inhabitants
Extract taken from records of the War Office, signed by John Stagg, War Office Clerk. The Secretary of War informs the Lieutenants of the Pennsylvania Counties of Allegheny, Westmoreland and …
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Shipment of Goods to Pittsburg
In this unsigned copy of document to Samuel Hodgdon, author informs that Mr Colesworthy, the bearer of this letter, sets off for Pittsburg next day. Discusses purchase of mare, bridle, saddle, saddle …
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Sending Forward Horses and Supplies
Sent twenty-four horses to be used by the cavalry. Discussed sending additional horses and purchasing and forwarding goods if they were available. Requested Hodgdon enclose several hundred bank …
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Request to provide James Lauriston [Laureston] a few dollars
the bearer James Lauriston [Laureston] says Mr Hodgdon was to give him money when he was engaged as an armourer. If so, the Secretary of War asks he be given money so he may go to Pittsburg with …
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Request to examine and report on the account of Joseph Cranch
Vandenbrock relays the Secretary of War request that Joseph Howell examine and report on the account of Joseph Cranch.
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Request for unserviceable iron ordnance or cannon ball to be used as ballast aboard Captain Montgomery's revenue cutter
Stagg relays Secretary of War Henry Knox's request for unserviceable iron ordnance or cannon ball, 8 or 10 tons, to be used as ballast in Revenue Cutter commanded by Captain Montgomery.
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Request for contract to make boots for cavalry service
Chief Clerk John Stagg relays Secretary of War request that William Knox contract a reputable bootmaker in Philadelphia to make 100 pairs of boots at the lowest rate for the cavalry service. Boots …
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Report from Joseph Howell on his examination of account of Joseph Cranch
Joseph Howell reports that in accordance with Knox's instructions, he has examined the account of Joseph Cranch for work done in the ordnance department. Howell notes that while he is unacquainted …
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Payment to Mr George Olney, Esquire for payment to Henry Sherman, 2d U.S. Regiment
Catton is directed by Secretary of War to pay $149 to George Olney, to be transmitted to Henry Sherman. Notes that the Secretary of Treasury has directed that the collectors of customs in the several …
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Payment for arrears in clothing
Vanden Broeck discusses with Howell regarding payment for arrears in clothing that Howell refuses to accept. Vanden Broeck says that Secretary of War has directed that what has been certified by …
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Letter from War Office; Charles Reinbach to be supplied with clothing
Request that Charles Reinbach be given clothing for 8 privates of artillery to include for each: hat, coat, vest, pair linen overalls, stock and buckel, shoes, buckles and socks, blanket, arms, …
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Letter from the War Office directing two wagons to be engaged for Captain Cap
John Stagg request for William Knox to engage two four horse wagons to carry the baggage of Captain Cap's detachment to Pittsburgh, to be ready on the next day.
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Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon Quartermaster to Army of U.S. and paymaster: on provisions and pay of officers and troops in preparation for St Clair expedition
Knox requests that Indian goods be forwarded to Headquarters. Contractor is to transport provisions on the expedition. Discusses pack and artillery horses. If more horses are purchased, may be used …
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Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox request for pay for Mr Trimble for wagon transport
Hodgdon requests that William Knox pay Mr Trimble 3 days of hauling of public goods. Asks that he be paid $3.00 per day. He has behaved well and his loads were delivered in good order.
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Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox regarding McRea
Only the wrapper is available. A notes states that McRea is mentioned in the letter
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Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on state of supply and logistics problems in preparation for St Clair expedition
Hodgdon is quartermaster for St Clair expedition. He laments the timeliness of the posts and wishes to receive his returns before going forward. Knapsacks of questionable utility. Boots necessary for …
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Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on shipments of supplies to Pittsburg
Hodgdon would have been glad to have seen a return and the supplies mentioned in a previous letter. Will call on Doyle for his receipt; is disappointed about not hearing from Colesworthy. Boyer has …
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Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on expected arrival of Colesworthy, Hodgdon's returns and his wagon, and the awaited arrival of axes for the upcoming St Clair expedition
Hodgdon has heard nothing of Coleworthy; expects that he will arrive next day. Nothing of Boyer and his wagon. Still awaiting arrival of axes. Expresses hope that posts will provide further news and …
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Letter from Mr S. Strong to Colonel Samuel Hodgdon asking for job providing packhorses from Kentucky
Strong is making application for the position of providing pack horses from Kentucky. He asks that he be given the job over others who may apply and he says he would give much satisfaction if given …
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Letter from Major General Richard Butler to Samuel Hodgdon on extra supply of overalls for troops
Writing to Hodgdon from Pittsburgh, Butler refers to an issue regarding overalls. Captain Davis has applied to Major Craig on this issue, but Craig will not proceed without orders from Butler. He …
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Letter from John Acheson to Samuel Hodgdon on delivery of horses
Acheson discusses the forwarding of horses. The boats for transport are ready, but the Monongahela river is too low. Will embrace first opportunity to forward horses to Pittsburgh.
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Letter from Israel Ludlow regarding escorts during survey of Miami Purchase lands
Agreeable to Hodgdon's request, Ludlow has written to Major Leiglon respecting the escorts for his survey of land and encloses Leiglon's written answer.
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Letter from Ebenezer Storer, Agent for War Department, to Joseph Howell on Commissions for outfitting Army, accounts of United States
From Portland Maine, Storer requests certificates related to his service as agent for Officers and Soldiers Regiment of United States
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Letter from Captain Joseph Shaylor on Captain Hardang's performance of duty at Fort Jefferson
Writing to Samuel Hodgdon at Fort Washington, Joseph Shaylor, from Fort Jefferson, gives his opinion on the performance of duty of Captain Hardang, citing a confused situation at Fort Jefferson …
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Letter from Captain Armstrong to Samuel Hodgdon on state of supply
From Fort Hamilton, Armstrong reports to Hodgdon at Fort Washington that he received letter from General directing him to forward to Fort Jefferson certain articles of clothing which were taken …
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