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Dire Need of Winter Clothing
Major Craig reiterates the dire need for winter clothing to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig asks Hodgdon what steps he should take to press his claim for adequate compensation for services rendered.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulty of Procuring Silver for Large Notes, Etc.
$1000 in post notes on account of the Armory has been received which closes the amount of the estimate of expenditures for February. The mode of remitting a proportion of large and small bills is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulties with the Spanish Government
The enclosed order has been transmitted to the agent at Natchez. The difficulties of managing business with the Spanish government prevented him from obtaining a regular protest.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Detailed Account of War Department Fire
Mentions destruction of the War Office, fire moving to the War Department Library starting at the "back part of the chimney that belonged to the next house." Accountant was able to save some …
James Robertson PapersDesire for Assistant
Laments lack of assistant, Wright's only help was what he brought with him from Maryland.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Deposit in Public Stores
Orders to deposit shot in public stores and to submit receipt for same.
General CollectionDemand for Iron, Steel, Charcoal, Etc.
One thousand dollars in post notes has safely arrived. The armorer's pay for February is now due and there are large demands for iron, steel, charcoat, etc. The money Williams has on hand is not …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery to New York or Staten Island Sound
Ford announces that he will gladly deliver the shot inspected at Mount Hope according to the terms of the contract. He charges that Hodgdon must not have taken notice of the contract in which Ford …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Stationary to Fort Mifflin
Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, requests that John Harris, Keeper of Military Stores, deliver to Major William McRae the following stationary for Fort Mifflin: seven quills, paper, one …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionDelivery of Sea Coals at Hartford, Etc.
Williams has received the proposals for the delivery of sea coals at Hartford for the use of the armory at Springfield. Hodgdon is asked to close the contract at one third of a dollar per bushel of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Clothing
Enclosed is a return of clothing issued to Major Buel for the recruiting service the delivery of which should be sanctioned by Hodgdon. Williams has received no return from Buel respecting other …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Cherokee Goods
Henley is forwarding the quarterly returns for the last quarter of 1799 which exhibits the balance on hand. The delivery of Cherokee goods with vouchers will be forwarded shortly.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Cannon Powder
Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, requests that John Harris, Keeper of Military Stores, deliver to Mr. Lane and Salter, on order, 700 pounds of cannon powder for the purpose of proving …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionDelivery of box with pay vouchers
Sends a box by Mr Herbert containing vouchers for Mr. Hillis' payments as paymaster of troops in Tennessee;
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Delivery and Payment
Apologized for any embarrassment the Quartermaster General caused. Specifically addressed delivery of Gibsons box, stated whoever received the package should pay for its transportation. Requested …
James Robertson PapersDelinquent Account of Capt. Hyde
Capt. Hyde is once again urged to settle his account immediately or Simmons will report his case to the Comptroller of the Treasury and the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delay in the Arrival of Post Notes
Williams has at last received from the southard the two thousand dollars in post notes on account of the Armory. He expresses his anxiety at the length of time they took to arrive and wrote several …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delay in Closing Accounts
Regrets to inform Simmons that more time is needed to close accounts pertaining to land in Alexandria.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Debtors Prison
Former clerk of the War Department, Samuel Lewis, writes from debtor prison to James McHenry. Lewis sadly reflects on his current state, asserts that he will likely die in prison, and mourns the fact …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Death of Public Purveyor
Informs Adams of the death of Tench Francis, Purveyor of Public Supplies; notes that a replacement is needed as soon as possible. Recommends Jonathan Williams as replacement, who is currently acting …
John Adams PapersDeath of firstborn son to duel
McHenry writes Hamilton consoling him on the death of his firstborn son, Philip, in a duel. Philip was shot by George Eacker, who had insulted his honor in a Manhattan theater.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Credit to Inventory
Inclosed draft from Col. Hawkins in favor of Wright received, notification of credit to account. List of items in inventory of goods.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that payment from Captain Turner will soon be had. Craig also mentions that troops remain in their encampments. In the postscript, Craig asks about a box sent by …
Isaac Craig PapersCraig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon for more clothing for the troops.
Isaac Craig Papers
