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Shipments of Clothing & Shoes, Etc.
Parker has been promised two teams [of horses] that will leave in two or three days. The clothing is not yet loaded onto the wagon but the shoes were transported the previous day for Bedford.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment to Chauncey Whittlesea
Bryant has sent five hundred portfires [?] to Chauncey Whittlesea in Middletown to be boxed up and sent on to Hodgdon in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment of Supplies
Ammunition shipped via J. Henderson's wagon. Authorization to retain horse as public property.
James Robertson PapersShipment of Cannon, Etc.
The shipment of 23 twelve-pound cannon have been sent to Baltimore addressed to Samuel Dodge.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ship Illegally Equipped for War
Hodgdon should receive from Capt. Richard Dale arms taken from an armed ship called the Vanstable (alias the Isaac, alias the Chickamagga), illegally equipped for war by John Cooper of Virginia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shells for Mortars
Hodgdon is directed to forward to Fort Mifflin fifty shells for each of the ten-inch mortars directed to be sent there, including everything necessary for fitting them for service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Last Year's Accounts
Since Govett's is settling the previous year's accounts at the Auditor's Office, he needs the appropriate receipts from Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement of My Rations, Etc.
The settlement of Bissell's rations can be sent by Captain [?] as it is much wanted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement of Debts
Cannot give accurate information on settlement of Commissioners debts. Widow of Oneida Indian Chief, Peter Otsiquette, requested all debts be discharged.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Settle My Recruiting Accounts with Major Craig
Because of the difficulty of settling his recruiting accounts from Pittsburgh in the winter, Lyman suggests that it would be more convenient to settle with Major Craig, the acting paymaster at that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Services of the Horses Belonging to the Quartermaster's Department, Etc.
Numbered answers to questions Harrison asked in his last letter. Estimated cost of supplies that were lost by the contractor and that the government will provide transportation from Fort Washington …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sergeant Dowland's Pay, Etc.
Sergeant Dowland, who has lately gotten a bad sore on one of his legs, requests that Howell send the remainder of his three-month's pay to Fleming. Other poor fellows, having earned their money, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Send Us Grape Shot!
Hollingsworth demands that Hodgdon send him 120 pounds of shot and two pounds of grape shot. The bearer should be given an order for delivery and where they may send for them.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Send the Troops by Capt. Garman
The Secretary of War thinks it best to send the troops by Capt. Garman so act accordingly.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sedam's Pay
Sedam asks Hodgdon to send on his pay with Major Kersey.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Secretary at War tenders resignation to President Washington
Knox submits his resignation from the office of Secretary at War to the President of the United States, George Washington.
Huntington MssSecretary at War discusses status of stores with Major Craig
Secretary at War authorizes the procurement of additional boats and he requests that Major Craig review enclosed orders.
Isaac Craig PapersSecretary at War discusses status of stores with Major Craig
Knox conveys instructions to Major Craig regarding the transmission of messages to Colonel Sargent.
Isaac Craig PapersSecretary at War discusses status of stores with Major Craig
Knox directs Major Craig to make accomodations for Colonel Sargent.
Isaac Craig PapersSeacoast Gun Carriages
The Secretary of War requests that one of the models of the seacoast gun carriages be transported to Col. Rochefontaine at Boston.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sea Coast Gun Carriage
If the model for the Sea Coast Gun Carriage has not been sent to Col. Rochefontaine, the engineer in New England, the Secretary of War [Knox] will take it with him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Safety of Money Transmitted
Freeman concerned over the safety of money transmitted to him. Freeman contacted the Supervisor in Savannah who was supposed to possess the sum, but learned nothing. Blamed irregular mail. Other …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Reynolds & His Horse
The bearer, James Reynolds, is an express and has arrived with dispatches from General [Anthony] Wayne. Hodgdon is directed to attend to him and his horse and also he wants some money.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Review of Clothing
Encloses letter to Secretary of Treasury, asks to follow directions therein in regards to receiving and reviewing clothing orders from contractors.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Returns; Whiskey Received; Captain Bissell's Whereabouts
Encloses return, report of whiskey received. Large quantity of barr iron, axes, nails, etc will be sent forward. Mr. Carpenter set off with dispatches for Major General Wayne at Fort Washington. …
James Robertson Papers
