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Account of the Public Stores
McLean neglected to send an account of the public stores that he delivered to the Quartermaster and Contractor at Lancaster. A copy of the invoice is enclosed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Russell Bissell
Capt. Bissell informs Howell that the failure of William Duer has made it necessary to inquire as to how he is to meet his obligations regarding the bills he currently has in his hands.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of John White
Kerr informs Howell that John White has stated his account for his service during March and April 1793 and the balance due him is $76.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Expenditures
In exhaustive detail, Slough discusses his account of expenditures for expresses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Edward Carrington
Carrington inquires of Knox as to the extent of his responsiblities according to the public books of the War Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account Allowed, with details
Memo, Knox discusses service and pay of Samuel Hodgdon.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndAccount Against the U. S. by Capt. Sedam
Enclosed is an account against the United States by Capt. Cornelius Sedam at Governors Island with a certificate for Doctor [?] who is with Dr. Treat at Portsmouth.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accomodations & Clothing for Workmen, Etc.
Ames observes that the workmen are opposed to living in barracks since they believe they deserve better lodging than that which is fit only for soldiers. Suitable lodging should be provided for them …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Acceptance of the Superintendency
Ames accepts his appointment as Superintendent of the Public Armory at Springfield but cannot proceed to that place until he receives orders to do so. He asks Hodgdon to send his orders to the Post …
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.A Tedious and Disagreeable Journey
Jones complains of his tedious and disagreeable journey due to the total incapacity of the horses hired at Lancaster. One of the horses gave out at Wright's Ferry and another one at Laurel Hill. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A request from Camp Carlisle for more tents
Biddle writes Hodgdon from Camp Carlisle, where more troops are arriving every day but there is a deficiency of tents. Nearly 500 men are without tents, and this number will only get worse. The …
Samuel Hodgdon Papers, 1794A reply to Smith's letter; attack on the magazine at Frederick; escorts for artillery;
Hamilton expresses satisfaction over the contents of Smiths letter of September 16th, regarding an attack on the magazine at Frederick. 1,000 pairs of shoes have been ordered to Frederick, and more …
Samuel Smith Papers, Mm 82040469A Need for Large Paper
Lewis requests that his son be given some large paper like the kind that Capt. Hill used for the purpose of drawing plans of cannon. Major [John] Stagg requests a set of drawings for Tench Cox.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A House for Mr. Ames & His Family
Bryant informs Hodgdon that he can do nothing about repairing a house for the use of Mr. Ames, the Superintendent of the Armourers at Springfield, until he receives orders from him. The house …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Horse to Lancaster Only
Hodgdon is directed to furnish Mr. Collins with a horse to be used for a journey to Lancaster and no farther.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Drum for Voorhees's Detachment
Ensign Voorhees needs a new drum, with carriage, sticks, and case and two fifes for his detachment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Drum for Blackburn's Comany
Hodgdon is to issue to Lt. William Smallwood Grayson for Capt. Richard Scott Blackburn's Company of Artillerists and Engineers a drum with carriage and case, one pair of drumsticks, and two fifes with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Deficiency of Tents
Mentges reports a deficiency of tents at Trenton and asks that more be forwarded immediately along with the other articles already requested. Mr Hunt's agent reports a deficiency in horse tents and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Broken Down Carriage & Other Miseries
Jones bemoans the need to leave the hired horses in Lancaster because of their unsuitablity for the journey which he must undertake. The horses detained him for six hours on the road from Philadelphia …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)500 Rifles to Fort Cumberland
Hand has ordered that 500 rifles be transported via Carlisle to Fort Cumberland despite the scarcity of wagons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)1500 Stands of Arms Shipped to Captain Fleming
Houdin notes that he has shipped on board the sloop "Sukey and Peggy"--David Smith, master--1500 stands of arms agreeable to the order of Captain Fleming of West Point. He observes, however, that in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)100 Rifle Guns
Robert Beard has received 100 rifle guns put up in ten boxes which he is to deliver to Hodgdon within four days.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$600 for John Symmes
Belli has drawn $600 on Hodgdon payable to John Symmes which sum, after payment, will be charged to James O'Hara, Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$5K for the Quartermaster's Department
To provide for additional purchases Belli draws $5000 on Hodgdon which should be charged to his account for the Quartermaster's Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
