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Construction of Fuses
Joseph Leacock warns that great mischief is frequently done for lack of knowledge in the construction of fuses for bombshells, hand grenades, and other ordnance. It would be useful for Hodgdon to meet …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Construction and Insurrection
Agreeable to orders, musket cartridge making will commence with expediency. Updates on building/ construction taking place under T. Butlers direction due to insufficient space at Fort Fayette. All …
James Robertson PapersConstant Freeman's Receipt
Matthews encloses to Howell Constant Freeman's receipt for the sum of $1,802 being for the money transmitted in bank bills.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confidentially Requested the Return of the Legion
Enclosed is the, confidentially, requested return of the Legion under the command of General [Anthony] Wayne but the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio and in Georgia are not included. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concern About the Interception of Mail by Traitors; Hopes to Overcome Whiskey Rebellion
A letter has been intercepted by a traitor, and they now search for him. Although the insurrection has desisted from burning houses, they seek to put down the Whiskey Rebellion and enforce submission …
James Robertson PapersCompliance with Howell's Request Regarding Accounts, Etc.
Howe acknowledges receipt of Howe's letter and will comply with its contents regarding his account. He hopes that his men will not be disappointed as they expect to receive their pay for May at …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Compliance with Directions from Secretary of War
Notification that the letter sent by Howell that contained instructions from the Sec. of War will be immediately complied with.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Completing the Carriages
The ten carriages for three-pounders are not finished for want of iron for the wheels. Bryant has sent to New York for iron and has been expecting it for some time. He has sent to Boston for six tons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation Should Match the Charge
Hunt will follow Hodgdon's directions to the letter but reminds him that this is a considerable charge which Hodgdon should keep in mind when deciding on Hunt's compensation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation Request for Lost Horses
Arthur St. Clair requests monetary reimbursement for four horses lost during the campaign against the Miami Indians on November 4, 1791.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Compensation of Henry Glenn
Hodgdon is asked to examine the account of Henry Glenn so as to establish reasonable compensation for being in charge of public stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Collection of Arms, Ordinance, and Supplies
Militia of New Jersey ordered to relinquish all arms, ordinance, and supplies to military stores. Knox advised that the agent should expect to receive and report all objects collected.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionCoffee & Sugar, Planting a Garden, Etc.
Last summer Dr. Brown asked Hodgdon to send him coffee and sugar and he repeats that request with a promise to pay for it when he is able to do so. At Greenville he has been given a house and enough …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing, Arms, & Accoutrements
Hannah discusses his clothing account and his need for knapsacks.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing to the Troops
Since the Commander in Chief has appointed Captain Gamble to replace the clothing for the troops, Mentges has delivered to him the order he received from Hodgdon when in Philadelphia. He apoligizes …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Sent By Way of Amboy, Etc.
Sedam is happy that the the articles he requested are due. He has sent the clothing, including four boxes and one hogshead, by way of Amboy. If there are watch coats in store, he asks Hodgdon to send …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Has Arrived
The clothing arrived the previous evening in one box, Number One.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for the Militia and articles for the President
Knox informs Blaime of the clothing forwarded to Carlisle for the use of the militia and articles intended for the President of the U.S. forwarded by wagon.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8DClothing for Slough's Recruits
Send to Cornet Matthias Slough at Lancaster twenty suits of cavalry clothing for the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Recruits
Some failure has apparently taken place relative to the clothing sent for the recruits at Middletown so Hodgdon is asked to investigate.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Ensign McClean
Hodgdon is asked to fill Ensign Levi McClean's order for clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Ensign Hartman Leitheser
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Ensign Hartman Leitheser clothing and equipage.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Deserters
Hodgdon is directed to supply the six deserters confined in the gaol [jail] at Philadelphia with clothing for their march to headquarters under Ensign [Levi] McClean. Spare or old clothing in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Captain Fleming's Troops
Have forwarded to West Point for the soldiers enlisted by Captain George Fleming of the ordnance department, suits of infantry clothing for one sergeant, one corporal, and 18 privates.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing and Tents for Heth's Recruits
Tents and infantry clothing should be sent to Captain John Heth at Winchester in Virginia for his recruits who are marching to the frontier. Captain [Nicholas] Hannah at Alexandria is ordered to send …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
