Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
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Requests Payment of Exchange to William Wilson
From Fort Washington, Haragan requests that Hodgdon pay $200 to William Wilson.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Payment of Bills
Gregg asks that Hodgdon pay the enclosed bills from various merchants.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Payment for Vouchers; Hopes to Close Accounts with Treasury
From Baltimore Maryland, William Dodge discusses with William Simmons receipt of correspondence, examination of vouchers, and remarks that the collector of his district desires that Dodge close his …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Pay Following Resignation as Engineer
The Secretary of War has not yet responded to his resignation from his temporary employment as engineer. Forwards accounts for March. Believes he is entitled to a full month's pay, even though he …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Items for Commissioners for Treaty with Creeks
The Secretary of the Treasury has requested that the Purveyor purchase articles for the commissioners appointed to hold the treaty with the Creek Indians for the troops in Georgia. Requests that the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Delivery of Parcels to Headquarters for General Wilkinson and Lieutenant John Wade
Clerk Samuel Lewis asks that one parcel be conveyed to General Wilkinson and other to Lieutenant John Wade, 1st U.S. Regiment.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Cost to Outfit a Dragoon
Requests a list of prices for articles needed to equip a dragoon, including saddle, bridle, pistol, etc. Seeks a rough estimate for a company of cavalry.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Assistance to Examine Powder
According to orders received yesterday from the Secretary of War, he has discharged guards at post and requested 5 to assist in examination of powder in barrels and cannon cartridges. Can overhaul the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Arms and Accoutrements for Recruits in Middletown, Connecticut
Requests arms, accoutrements for Captain Edward Miller's recruits in Middletown, Connecticut. Requests that he write the man in charge of the public store at Springfield to forward requested …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Appraisal to Purchase Guns from Former Commissary
Reports that requested gunlock and barrels were damaged and did not function properly. Has since found some continental musket barrels belonging to a former commissary. They cannot agree on a price. …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests for Cannon Cartridges made and transported to Cecil Furnace Maryland
Nathan Jones conveys Secretary of War request that Hodgdon have 70 paper cannon cartridges made and transported to Cecil Furnace. In a related document, Mr LaCosta requests that models be made for …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request to Samuel Hodgdon from S. Beates for assistance for self & family
Beates apologizes for troubling Hodgdon. Would have waited on him, but she is unacquainted with Hodgdon. Needs to obtain substance for self and family; does not want to take any measures without his …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request Mr. Nicholson to select 2 barrels, with a reference to Algerines
Tench Francis, purveyor, writing to Hodgdon states that barrels selected from old stock may, when put in order, answer for the Algerines. He asks that Mr Nicholson select 2 barrels of each kind and …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Tents
Major Craig accommodated him with tents. Alden feels obligated to Hodgdon for his kind assistance. Seeks consent for his latest request. Is engaged with public service in the frontier of the state, …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Payment for Exchange for John Brown
Haragan requests that Hodgdon pay John Brown $700.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for overdue money owed work people at New London
Thomas Holt laments that the work people are distressed for money and he asks that Hodgdon send money as soon as possible.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Expenditure Estimate Before Issuing Advance
Explains reasons for suspending advance requested by Hodgdon: requires estimate for expenditure, which should be provided prior to any advance.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Estimate for Transportation of listed Arms to Pittsburg
The Secretary of War requests estimate of transportation to Pittsburg for a quantity of 12 pounders, shot, howitzers, shells, cannon powder, musket powder, rifle powder, and muskets with bayonets.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Information about Kettles for the Army in Pittsburgh
The Secretary of War wants to know how many good camp kettles the Army has in the public store at Pittsburgh, and what quality they are.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Visit of William Clark; Requests Returns and Pay
Submits returns for needed articles via William Clark. Clark will go to Fredericksburg to seek to recruit a new file cutter to recast their files. If he succeeds, they won't need the files requested …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Stock, Tools
Reports that they are doing as well as can be expected. Believes to have a full stock within 8 or 9 months, if he can send the locks as requested. They have had peace since Mr. Miles left. Reports …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Repackaging of Powder; Refund for Mr. Miller's Barrels
Has sifted all powder that came from French in December 1795 and packed it into new barrels, and marked and renumbered as directed. Lists barrels and notations. Asks for credit for Mr. Miller's …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Receipt and Shipment of Flags; Encloses Salary Voucher
Reports receipt of flags. Sent them by stage to Schenectady to be delivered to Henry Dare, to be forwarded to Capt. Bruft, who has left Albany. Expresses concern about news from Mr. Dickenson. …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Purchase of Stores and Request for Advance; Questions Application for Public Transportation
Requests purchase of stores through Mr. J. Harris and an advance from Major Craig to pay for the stores. If Mr. Harris is not in Hodgdon's employ, requests Hodgdon to destroy letter. Requests …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports order for clothing cannot be fully complied with
Harris notes that the order for clothing cannot be fully complied with because of shortages.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
