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A Present of $500 if the Business Is Settled Favorably
Enclosed are the vouchers respecting Powers' claims. He knows that Hodgdon is best acquainted with his business and for his attention and introduction to friends and members of Congress at New York, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Loan of Three or Four Hundred Dollars
Bayer requests a loan of three or four hundred dollars to make up for the business that has been lost due to his wife's affliction with the prevailing disorder.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Lieutenancy in the Artillery
Shepherd seeks Hamilton's recommedation for a lieutenancy in the Artillery and, if none exists, for a similar position in the Infantry.
Alexander Hamilton PapersA Lamentable Lack of Necessaries & Organization
Gibbs assesses the recruiting potential and deficiencies in stores, equipage, and organization of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersA Deficit of Three Month's Pay and Subsistence
Henley asserts that he is still owed three month's pay and subsistence and pledges that, if he is incorrect, he will return the money promptly.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)A Copy of the Laws of Congress, Etc.
Major Craig requests a copy of the laws of Congress under President Adams from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also informs Hodgdon of a local town having collected 500 dollars for relief of Philadelphians …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Commission in the Army
Mills has offered himself to the President and the Secretary of War for a commission in the Army. He asks Hodgdon to attest to his character and provide whatever recommendation he thinks Mills …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Check to Pay for the Two Orders
Clifford is relieved that Hodgdon and his family are feeling well during the present calamity. He requests a check to make the large payment for the two orders made earlier.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Check is Needed Immediately
Enclosed are two endorsed orders for $500 each. Hodgdon is asked to send a check to Clifford for one thousand dollars as soon as it is convenient. Clifford has a payment to make soon for which he is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Change of Air, Etc.
Much of the letter is illegible but Sargent advises that his heatlh is only tolerable and that his physician and friends have recommended a change of air. He asks Hodgdon to conceal his indisposition …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Bill in Favor of Francis Johnson
Enclosed for Hodgdon's acceptance is a bill in favor of Francis Johnson and endorsed by him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Bill Drawn for Nathan Jones, Etc.
Wilkins has drawn on Hodgdon two bills, one of which is No. 47 in favor of Nathan Jones.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Badly Damaged Case of Liquor
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that a waggoner, Hamilton, has delivered a badly damaged case of liquor. The price of this item is to be deducted from Hamilton's pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$5000 Drawn by Captain Harrison
Captain William Harrison, the Quartermaster at Fort Washington, has drawn on Hodgdon seven bills--for a total of $5000--to furnish his department with money during General Wilkinson's descent down the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$500 Drawn in Favor of Thomas Johns
Enclosed is a draft for $500 in favor of Thomas Johns which Hodgdon is asked to accept and return by post.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$3200 to Johm Wilkins
Since Hodgdon keeps exact copies of all warrants drawn in his favor, Brook sends one for $3200 paid by the Treasurer to Samuel Hodgdon for John Wilkins, Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$3000 Drawn in Favor of Jeremiah & Abijah Hunt
Bill of exchange No. 86 for three thousand dollars in favor of Jeremiah and Abijah Hunt has been drawn on Hodgdon
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)[Private] Request for Copying Paper
Noted a shortage of stationary, requested supplies. Misappropriated uniform mentioned.
Dreer Collection[PRIVATE] Suspended Nomination
Washington requested the nomination of Mr. Austis be withheld until he could consult with several family members. Discussed appointment of other officers in detail.
George & Katherine Davis Collection[PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL] Communication and Role of Commander-in-Chief
Prefaces communications with assumption that he, Commander-in-Chief, would receive particular attention from the Sec. of War. Washington is frustrated with the lack of communication regarding all …
George & Katherine Davis Collection
