Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
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Submits Returns for May 1796 with James Hackett's Contractor Receipts
06/06/1796 Autograph Letter SignedClerk Edmund Quincy submits returns for May 1796, to include James Hackett, Constructor, receipts for articles delivered.
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Submits Returns for March 1796, Contractor Receipts from Edmund Quincy and James Hacket
04/04/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyEdmund Quincy, clerk at the Navy Yard Portsmouth New Hampshire, encloses his returns along with those of James Hackett, constructor of the frigate USS Congress.
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Submits Clothing Needs
06/03/1796 Autograph Letter SignedCol. Tousard requested that McClellan write to say that West Point is in great need of summer clothing. Lists items needed by men before they leave the garrison. Col. Rochefontaine requested an …
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Submission of Returns with Explanations from Peter Hunt
03/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedPeter Hunt, writing from Lamberton New Jersey submits his returns; encloses copies with explanations.
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Submission of Returns for May 1796 for the Boston Navy Yard
06/06/1796 Autograph Letter SignedClerk Caleb Gibbs submits returns for Boston Navy Yard for month of May 1796.
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Submission of returns for Boston Navy Yard for April 1796
05/03/1796 Autograph Letter SignedCaleb Gibbs, clerk at Boston Navy yard, submits returns for month of April 1796.
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Submission of Returns for April 1796, with James Hackett's Contract Receipts
05/02/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEdmund Quincy, Clerk at Portsmouth NH Shipyard, transmits returns for month of April 1796, along with James Hackett, constructor, receipt for articles delivered him.
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Submission of Exchange with List of People Owed
06/06/1796 Autograph Letter SignedSubmit exchange for the Secretary of War with the request that the money be divided and discharged to several different accounts in the city as listed. Hopes to return the favor at some point.
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Sloop "William" Detained for Dispatches
04/12/1796 Autograph Letter Signed"The Secretary of War requests that the sloop William may be detained for his dispatches which will be sent to your office this evening or tomorrow morning."
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Sends Money; More will Come from Hodgdon
03/02/1796 Autograph Letter SignedGregg sends $20 to Joseph Simmons with note that Hodgdon will be paying more soon.
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Seeks to Acquaint Hodgdon with Col. Gaither; Bill of Lading
04/05/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDid not receive Hodgdon's previous letter from December until just now because it was on a vessel carried into North Carolina where it sprung a leak and was detained. Refers to Col. Gaither in command …
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Seeks Information about Tents
04/09/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAsks if there are returns that will give them information about the quantity and quality of tents belonging to the army. McHenry is apprehensive that tents are much wanted at headquarters.
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Seeks Information about Legal, Just Payment
06/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedNotes that Thomas Holt showed a letter from the "Minister" of War stating Perkins is allowed $70. Perkins notes that he has referred Holt to Hodgdon and relies on justice agreeable to contract.
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Secretary of War Requests Express to go to Susquehanna Ferry
03/19/1796 Autograph Letter SignedNathan Jones informs Hodgdon that Secretary of War requests an express to go to Susquehanna Ferry; or further if wanted.
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Returns of Military Stores, Clothing at Fort Fidius Georgia
03/03/1796 Autograph Letter SignedBy order of Secretary of War, Lewis encloses returns of military stores, return of stores in Quartermaster Department, and clothing at Fort Fidius Georgia.
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Returns for March 1796 from Navy Yard at Boston from Major Caleb Gibbs
04/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFrom Edmund Hartt's shipyard at Boston, Major Caleb Gibbs, clerk at Navy Yard, submits returns for month of March 1796.
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Return of Ordnance and Military Stores at Mud Island
03/02/1796 Autograph Letter SignedNathan Jones forwards to returns for Mud Island which he has just received from Lieutenant Tallman.
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Return of Clothing from the First Quarter from R.J. Meigs clothier
04/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedR.J. Meigs clothier encloses return of clothing for first quarter of 1796.
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Requests Warrant for John Habersham
06/21/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses receipt for John Habersham for War Department expenses in Georgia. Requests that expenses be made into a warrant issued by the Secretary of War for the Treasurer.
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Requests that the Sloop William be Made Comfortable for Mr. & Mrs. Clemson
04/12/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHas discovered that the sloop William is packed so full of bales to prevent the comfortable passage of Mr. Clemson and his wife in the cabin. Requests him to take necessary measures the remedy the …
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Requests Shot to Prove Cannons at Christiana Delaware
04/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRequests shot to prove cannons at Christiana. Requests that they be sent immediately by sloop to Mr. DaCosta.
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Requests Shipment of Articles to West Point
05/31/1796 Autograph Letter SignedTench Francis will deliver flags and medicine chests. Requests that they be forwarded to West Point with some sheepskins, shells, and fuses.
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Requests Settlement of Accounts
05/28/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHunt is about to leave town and asks that Hodgdon forward the accounts or have them settled.
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Requests Permission to go to Kentucky for Business
06/24/1796 Autograph Letter SignedReports news from his brother, whom he sent on important business to Kentucky last year and who became ill and hasn't been able to conduct the business. Requests permission from the Secretary of War …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Payment to Close Account with the Comptroller at the Treasury Department
03/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAs past Quartermaster General, Hodgdon was responsible for a balance due from the late comptroller of the Treasury. Requests payment to the Secretary of the Treasury in order to close account in …
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