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Patterns of Military Clothing for 1793-1795
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to send to the War Office the patterns of military clothing for the troops of the United States for the years 1793, 1794, and 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Patterns for Casting Iron
Hodgdon is to deliver to Tench Cox, Commissioner of the Revenue, two patterns for the casting of iron for both a thirty-two and and a twenty-four pounder, to be delivered to the bearer, Mr. Gitts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pattern Clothing
It does not appear that the pattern clothing for the War Office is available for viewing at this time which is a concern since the time for closing contracts is approaching.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ordnance
Method for purchases of ordnance and armor. Mr. Nicholson to be superintendent, pending the President's approbation.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Order to Deliver 1,000 Muskets, Bayonets and Cartridge Boxes to the Gov. of New York
Letter, directs delivery of arms to governor of New York.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Order for Bruff's Recruits
Stagg lists a number of articles that should be transported to Baltimore for the use of Captain Bruff's recruits. There is also a list of articles already received by Captain Bruff.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Temporary Buildings
The Secretary of War [Knox] does not approve Hodgdon's proposal of erecting temporary buildings for the infant armory because the public cannot afford the extra expense.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No News on Acceptance
Notification that Craig has not responded to offer of Commissary's department.
James Robertson PapersNo Disgraceful Insults or Injuries to the Inhabitants
Along with a discussion of events in Europe, especially relative to the war between Britain and France, Washington discusses some recent political matters and urges that the citizens of western …
Alexander Hamilton PapersNo Cash on Hand, Etc.
[Partly illegible] A number of boatmen and pack horsemen have arrived from Fort Washington to whom considerable sums are due. With no cash on hand, Craig will draw on Hodgdon an as yet undetermined …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)New Specimens of Gun Carriages
Mr. Carmaubs [?] has conferred with the Secretary of War concerning improvements in gunnery. Knox wants Hodgdon to furnish him with artificers, a shop, and tools so that he can produce new specimens …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Music Equipage for Lt. Geddes
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Lt. [Simon] Geddes a drum with carriage and case, drumsticks, two fifes, and fife cases, all for the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Multiplicity of Business
Hodgdon should assume that Hunt has a multiplicity of business on hand which prevented him answering Mr. Parker.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Much Wanted Sundries, Etc.
The horsemen have moved on, accompanied by Governor Howell, to New Town.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mrs. Pike's Receipts
Mrs. Isabel Pike's receipts for forty dollars are enclosed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mr. Tinsley's Cartridge Boxes
It appears that the cartridge boxes contracted for with [Samuel] Tinsley are less in the bore of the wood than the pattern calls for although Tinsley claims that the wood has by some means been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mr. Stille's Account
Mr. Stille's account has been presented for adjustment but, prior to settlement, the time he was employed should be ascertained. Therefore, Hodgdon should provide the appopriate certification of his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money sent
Advises Howell that he has complied with his directions to send a sum of money to Captain Richard Blackburn of Alexandria
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Money for the Recruiting Service
The Treasurer of the United States has remitted to Nicholas Fish $200 to be placed in Captain Thompson's hands for the use of the recruiting service.
Thompson Family PapersMoney for Slough
Cornet Slough and his dragoons are to be furnished with as much money as may be needed for him to procure forage for his party to Lancaster and Williamsport.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Marching Order
Leitheiser is under marching orders from Major [John] Stagg but a personal indisposition occasioned a delay. Howell is asked to forward two month's pay by Sergeant Kramer.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lt. Hale to Portland
Lt. Hale is directed to repair to Portland to be stationed there on the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Loss of Faithful Clerks, Etc.
Mentges laments the loss of Hodgdon's clerks to the yellow fever but is grateful that Hodgdon's family remains in good health. He asks that more blankets be forwarded along with camp kettles, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lieut. Monvel to Prove the Cannon at Hughes's Furnace
Lieutenant Monvel has been appointed to prove the cannon casting at Hughes's Furnace at Mount Pleasant, Maryland. To do so, he will need cannon powder and iron balls for 32-pounders and 24-pounders. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter to the Secretary at War Regarding Sheds and Cost Saving
Pennock writes Knox to discuss the safety and arrangement of sheds. A Mr. Young, who holds the property of Mr. Morris, feels that adding chimneys to sheds would be dangerous. However, putting the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
