Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
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Reports Lack of Accountability, Staffing
Reports assignments at the Navy Yard: clerk, foreman--who calls the roll, his son--who pays the workmen. Doesn't know who has charge of the articles--the purveyor, the superintendent, or himself. …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Examination of Powder
Reports examination of musket cartridges, many of which are damaged. Powder is often too wet. Compares musket powder with cannon powder. Suggests putting all powder away in barrels. Requests direction …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Discrepancies in Bolts Ordered and Bolts Delivered
Reports discrepancies between butt bolts delivered and timber bolts requested. Cannot return timber bolts unless all cases, casks, and boxes are opened and assorted. If the cases of sheet copper are …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Delay for Captain Simkins's Arrival at St. Mary's
Reports grave illness of Mrs. Clymer, which caused a hesitation for Captain Simkins to arrive at St. Mary's. Requests an extension for Simkins.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Arrival of Boxes and Shipment to West Point
James Manning reports that boxes received and forwarded to West Point.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Annual Examination of Public Store and Damaged Leather
Has just commenced the annual examination of public stores. The leather has been too long neglected, but he will do what he can to brush the cartouche boxes, shoes, valises. Will also air out all the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Activity with Medicine, Powder, and Military Stores
Received boxes of medicine for the engineers and artillerists. Has delivered some to Col. Rochefontaine, and he will probably send orders for the remainder within a few days. Encloses return of round …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Activity at Armory; Requests Payment
Submits return of work for February. Reports employment of Adam Bowser at the armory. Bowser wonders about his engagement in Philadelphia. Requests that in the future, Hodgdon not send larger than 100 …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Report on pay and discussion of raises since appointed
De Leyritz forwards an authentic piece as requested by Simmons in order to provide better intelligence of the matter of pay. He reminds that when called in by Major Rivardi he was to be paid $45 per …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Report from Thomas Holt, New London Connecticut on blacksmiths and returns
Thomas Holt, writing from New London Connecticut, reports that John [Stiles?], a blacksmith, has abandoned him. Notes that he won't be missed. Forwards the balance of his claims. Forwards his returns; …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Questions Training of Men without Proper Equipment; Refers to Federal and State Jurisdiction of Stores
News from Governor Vanderhost: he does not feel that he has authority to disarm the militia at the present crisis. Vanderhost is concerned with Hodgdon's order. Claims he cannot tell what brass field …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Queries about Shipment of Clothing to Georgia
Refers to clothing sent to Georgia by the Secretary of War back in December. Wants to know on what vessel it was shipped and whether they have heard of its arrival. Has not arrived at ultimate …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Provides Information about Sextants Purchased under Order of the Secretary of State
Reports that sextants were purchased under the order of the Secretary of State. Requests that Hodgdon talk to Pickering about where to send sextants.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Promises Payment from Hodgdon; Explains Late Payment from Army
Hodgdon will pay $150 of the amount due; Gregg apologizes for the delay in payment.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Payment Forthcoming
Two hundred dollars will be paid by Hodgdon on the amount owed by Gregg. He is sorry it has taken so long for the army to have the funds to pay the debt.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)My Machine for Proving Powder
Leacock extols the benefits of proving public powder using his machine. He feels he deserves a contract and a patent for his new device.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Legal Business and Politics
Sargent has not received papers from the 4th of May, and hopes to have them soon. He prefers having laws, etc, on file as it makes them easier to refer to later. Discusses Farmer's letter and the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Instructions for Sloop William
The captain of the sloop William will deliver his cargo, then follow the orders of Mr. Edward Price, then will return to Philadelphia.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Inspection of Stores and Ordnance at West Point
Requests that Hodgdon send him a copy of the instructions issued to Henry Williams for inspecting the ordnance and military stores at West Point
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Encloses Return of Public Property; Reports Sale of Horses
Major Peter Hunt encloses a return of public property at the post of Lamberton, New Jersey. Horses sold in accordance with Hodgdon's verbal order. Tried to visit, but did not have the pleasure.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Encloses return and explanation for Samuel Hodgdon
Richard Parker encloses a return of stores at Carlisle Pennsylvania. He provides an explanation requested by Samuel Hodgdon.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Encloses Payroll for Sloop L'Amie Marquisette, Receipt
Encloses payroll for the sloop L'Amie Marquisette. Requests receipt for Mr. Anderson.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Encloses Letter from Simmons Explaining Suspension of Advance
Encloses a letter from William Simmons explaining why he denied the advance Hodgdon requested.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Edmund Quincy submission of returns for February 1796; includes Contractors' receipts from James Hackett
From Portsmouth New Hampshire, Quincey submits returns for month of February 1796 to include James Hackett's constructor receipts for articles delivered.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Discussiof of Compensation for Isaac Craig for Various Duties
Major Isaac Craig, deputy quartermaster general in Pittsburgh, wishes to discuss his compensation at that post. He has also acted as Commissary of Military Stores and clothier for the upper posts and …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
