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"Artful Democrats" and Federal Reactions
Major Isaac Craig discusses accounting matters with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also solicits political opinions regarding the "artful democrats" and Federalist reactions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers from Colonel Aaron Ogden, for the Quartermaster
Encloses vouchers received from Col. Aaron Ogden.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Vouchers for Disbursement in the Quartermaster's Department
Letter, encloses vouchers for disbursements in the Quartermaster Department.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Removal from Office
Mentioned obtaining pot ash, per Hodgdon's request. Brought up being removed from office to be replaced by "some favorite", Craig sought Gen. Irvine's opinion on matter. Craig believed Hodgdon acted …
James Robertson PapersRegarding settlement of Doctor Humphries' account
Dexter directs additional allowances for Doctor Humphries' medical services.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Regarding Request for Furlough
Informs Wallington that his request for a furlough must be sent to his colonel.
John Wallington MSSRegarding account of Colonel Mentges and Major Cushing
On the subject of the account of Colonel Mentges and stating that there can be no use in admitting one account if the signature is disputed in another, as is the case with Major Cushing's account. …
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Promotion and Secrets
Astounded that the General, to take over Hodgdon's position, has not called upon Hodgdon's office. Craig hopes its not that he has declined the position, although Craig believes he will tire of the …
James Robertson PapersPower of Attorney
Power of attorney to apply for and receive pension money
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Political Power and Settlement of Accounts
Craig believed Hodgdon's removal from office was to create a vacancy for Gen. Irvine. Craig surprised Irvine would want to take on a job that required attention to detail and calculations. Craig …
James Robertson PapersPayment and Recruiting.
"Paid." Recruiting and payment. Request for account information of all paid orders.
Jacob Kingsbury PapersOutfitting Cannons, Lost Election
Cannons were received a while ago, General directed they be mounted on carriages immediately. Received notification that the "good old man" has lost the election.
James Robertson PapersNotification of Received Payment
Addressed to the Gazette of the United States, received payment.
James Robertson PapersMuster and Pay Rolls Forwarded
Box of documents forwarded by way of Benjamin Herbert, to be sent along to Washington.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Glass Works and Pay for Read
Hopes to maintain correspondence regardless of Hodgdon's future pursuits. Requests selling price of pot ash and pearl ash. Inquires due to the increase in glass manufacture. Anticipated free time …
James Robertson PapersForwarded Abstract of Bills
Documents pertaining to reimbursement and accounts.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Enclosed Warrants
Deposit warrant for Georgia factory as "receipted" by the Treasurer of the United States.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionEnclosed Abstracts No. 62, 63, 64, 65, and 66
Acting in the stead of absent Quartermaster General, Ferree enclosed abstracts with vouchers for the disbursement of cash to various departments.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Abstracts Catagorized by Services Rendered
Disbursement records for cost of transportation, repairs to barracks, abstracts from Hospital Department, Indian Department, and Ordnance Department.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Election of President, Craig's Retirement
Wilkinson left Pittsburgh for the "seat of Government" at the beginning of the month, mentioned that gossip believed he would become Secretary of War while retaining his rank in the army. Mentioned …
James Robertson PapersDelivery of clothing to New York
Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, requests that John Harris, Public Storekeeper, deliver to the order of the quarter master general for transportation to New York to Col. Ebenezer …
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelayed Arrival and Promotion of General
Mail just arrived from the East, delay due to impassible conditions of the Susquehanna. Cannons of varying weights have arrived, destined for Presque Isle or Le Boeuf. Carriages for cannons to be …
James Robertson PapersConstruction of Gun Carriages and New Administration
White oak of good quality has been on hand for 2 years and is being used by the carpenter and smith to construct gun carriages for the cannons shipped to Pittsburgh. Mentioned Congressional approval …
James Robertson Papers
