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Ice and Travel
River will be navigable shortly, Major Freeman to travel with his troops tomorrow.
James Robertson PapersI stand charged with monies unaccounted for...
Lieutenant Henley is sorely distressed to learn that he has been charged with monies unaccounted for in the books of the War Department. He will do whatever is necessary to clear his name and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)I Have Wearied the Secretary of State
Benjamin Hodgdon worries that he has wearied the Secretary of State [Timothy Pickering] with discussions of Luther White's claims.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I am anxious to have my accounts finally adjusted.
Preston is hesitant to resign from the service while large amounts are still charged against him. He has been unable to obtain from Kentucky the papers necessary to close his account . He is concerned …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hogsheads Forwarded to Designated Posts
Hogsheads have been forwarded for the posts at Detroit, Mackinac, Niagara, and others. Blankets have been received but no watchcoats which probably indicates an error in the mark. At Mackinac and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Deed Is Without Value
Hodgdon's deed to certain land appears to have no value. Josiah Stoddard, the grantor, has been dead for eighteen years and Darcius Stoddard died bankrupt five years ago. Apparently the deed was never …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Samuel Hodgdon informs Major Craig that Yellow Fever has not effected his household.
Isaac Craig PapersHodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Samuel Hodgdon informs Major Craig that Colonel Pickering must agree to the payment he is seeking for military service.
Isaac Craig PapersHis is Artful at Concealing Them from the Public, Etc.
Wigginton describes his suspicions regarding a wagoner who he suspects is stealing cannon balls from the public. He gets his 'negroes' to break into the house and take as many as is convenient at the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Henry Wells as Surgeon's Mate for the Frigate
Buchanan recommends Henry Wells for a position as a Surgeons Mate on board a frigate. Wells has studied medicine for four years including a lecture course at the University of Pennsylvania. His …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionGuns Wanted for the Revenue Cutter
In July 1794 Hodgdon was directed to receive from Captain Dale nine six-pounders and one four-pounder, with their carriages, that were taken from the armed ship "Vanstable," alias "Chickamauga," that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Goods to be forwarded
Informs Ensign Boote that the Superintendent of Military Stores has been ordered to forward various goods to New Brunswick, including haversacks, canteens, and knapsacks. Simmons also encloses muster …
William Rowland Boote PapersGoods Now Forwarded to Their Destinations, Etc.
The partnership of James Manning & Co. has been dissolved and Smith now holds the contract for supplying the troops at West Point and Governors Island. All the goods are now forwarded to their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Goods and articles to be forwarded
Informs Ensign Boote that the Superintendent of Military Stores has been ordered to forward various goods and articles, including knapsacks and canteen.
William Rowland Boote PapersGeneral Returns and Transportation of Indian Goods and Cavalry Equipment
General return of stores enclosed. Mentioned the labor that was invested in its production and asked that Hodgdon forward it to the Secretary of War. Hamilton and Martin arrived with Indian goods …
James Robertson PapersGeneral Return and Missing Letter
Enclosed general return of stores. Suggested the missing letter Craig wrote Hodgdon would be found at the post office.
James Robertson PapersGeneral Knox's Account for Wine
Knox directed Willings & Francis to submit his bill with them to Hodgdon, which they did in the summer. That bill has not been paid, so they send it again with additions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Garrison paid
Notification that he has paid the Whetstone Point garrison per Simmons' direction and encloses Captain Morris' receipt for the sum. Cited in Simmons to Kilty, 06/16/1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Furnishing Supplies for the Recruiting Party at Windsor
The Secretary of War has directed that arrangements must be made for furnishing supplies for the recruiting party stationed at Windsor in Vermont. Brush is to obtain a contract for the acquisition of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.French policy and Construction at Mount Vernon
Request simple report from McHenry's office. Conduct of French. Notes on construction of his house. Requests forwarding of letter to Messr. Read and Ford.
Frederick Chase Collection
