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Notification of the Sending of Final Shipment of Cartridge Boxes; Discussion of Account
Mentions that he has sent off the last shipment of cartridge boxes & belts he was employed to procure, as shown in an enclosed bill of lading [not included]. Discusses his account with the War …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersNotification of Mailed List
List of required materials mailed, request for blank books.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Notification of 4th Regiment Returns Sent & Orders Received
Gaither's surgeon's mate plans to leave the service as soon as a replacement can be found. His unit is now part of the Fourth Regiment and he hopes a surgeon or mate from that regiment will replace …
John Adams PapersNo Updates on Account of Armourer
Mentioned he wrote Quartermaster General on armourers accounts which were refused, but Hodgdon has not received a reply. Mentioned Congress still in session, but has not discussed any issues of …
James Robertson PapersNo Advance Necessary for Fort McHenry
Refers to a previous letter from Linnard to Dearborn; states that "no advance for Fort McHenry need be made at present."
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)New Secretary of War and Future of the Agency
Dexter, new Secretary of War still getting his bearings. Uncertain of the "agency's" future with the move to the City of Washington.
James Robertson PapersNew Book Keeper and Status of Furs for Transport
Mr. Elliot's travel plans. Opinion of Wright - that Elliot was acceptable but would have preferred a man who could keep accounts in a more agreeable manner. Updates on shipment of furs via waggon.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Need for Ammunition and Clothing
Major Craig relays the need for ammunition and clothing to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Necessary Portions of Meat and Vegetables, Etc.
Smith has received the bill of fare and thanks Hodgdon for his kind attention. The provisions they have received are satisfactory and Smith has written to Jones & Thompson since they furnished the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)National Foundry for Brass Cannon
Byers makes the case for Springfield as the site of the proposed National Foundry for Brass Cannon. He owns a mill located on ten acres that joins the new waterworks for manufacturing small arms that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Business Interrupted by My Mind, Etc.
Though he is anxious to complete the employment Hodgdon has honored him with, Gallagher complains that he is repeatedly called on for small sums that he cannot pay. He finds his business interrupted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muskets Imported by the Secretary of the Treasury
Whelen has received the letter respecting the muskets lately imported by the Secretary of the Treasury and requiring him to do what is necessary in the business. Whelen considers this kind of business …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muskets Arrived from Oxford, Etc.
Williams has received two thousand dollars in post notes on account of the Armory in the good old way. Sixteen loads of muskets and tents have arrived from Oxford.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Musket Stocks and Rolled Iron
The Superintendent of the Armory has drawn on Williams for five thousand musket stocks so he shall soon be in want of that article. He asks Hodgdon to ship that same number of well seasoned stocks to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Musings of Maria Hodgdon
Maria discusses the whereabouts of her brother and wonders about the news of the political world and new appointments to replace those worthy characters who have been dismissed. She wants to know …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Murder of an Indian, Etc.
Major Craig discusses postage problems with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also mentions the murder of an Indian by a local man and the impending trial.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mr. Skinner Moved from West Liberty, Etc.
Mr. Skinner has moved from West Liberty so Smith was unable to see him. John Easton's friends expect him to travel to Philadelphia by sea from New Orleans. Enclosed is a letter to the Purveyor of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mr. Lyman's Health is Critical, Etc.
Enclosed is an estimate of the expenditures of the Armory for November. Mr. Lyman's condition is critical and he is confined to his bed. Hodgdon's wishes for his improved health are gratefully …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Moving to a Healthier Location, Etc.
Hagner asks for a loan of $150 in post notes which he will repay at the end of the month. Hissituation requires a constant supply of casks. His office is to be moved from the building he currently …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Moving My Family As Soon As Possible
Hagner announces that when he arrives in Philadelphia he intends to remove his family from that city. He has written to the purveyor, Mr. Whelen, and asked him to provide transportation for his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Moving Military Stores from Our Storehouse
Hollingsmith declares that in his storehouse are some military stores--including three hogsheads, some bundles of canteens, and a bundle of knapsacks--which came from Philadelphia. He would be glad to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Movement of Troops and Supplies
Several detachments of troops traveling to Pittsburgh, details on which troops and officers are marching. Supplies and ammunition are being transported to the Northern and North Western territories, …
James Robertson PapersMoney Owed
Henley financed personal property to repay Thomas Lee money owed him by government. Henley requests money to settle accounts. Henley is willing to make over his property in Alexandria to the …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
