Letter Signed
2588 documents

Delivery of iron and steel for transportation to an armory
12/02/1796 Letter SignedDirects the delivery of five tons of iron and half a ton of steel to be delivered for transportation to the Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts.
James McHenry Papers
Delivery for Troops Southward Bound
11/25/1796 Letter SignedOrder to deliver uniforms to Samuel Hodgdon for troops stationed in New York.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Deliver Three Three-Handed Boats from Schenectady to Jacob S. Glen
05/19/1796 Letter SignedMcHenry orders Hodgdon to deliver three three-handed boats to Jacob S. Glen.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Delay of Submission of Monthly Returns from Navy Yard
02/01/1796 Letter SignedCaleb Gibbs, clerk at Charlestown Navy Yard, reports that an injury to his hand prevents his transmittal of monthly returns.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)
Defraying Incidental & Contingent Expenses in Georgia
07/18/1796 Letter SignedEnclosed is a receipt for $2.14 from John Habersham, Collector of Savannah, being to defray the incidental and contingent expenses of the Department of War in Georgia. The receipt is to be annexed to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Deficiency in the Estimates of Army Pay, Etc.
03/08/1796 Letter SignedSwan encloses a statement showing the deficiency in the estimates of army pay for 1795 and requests that the balance be provided as soon as it is convenient. He acknowledges receipt of Simmons' letter …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Cover Letter
08/15/1796 Letter SignedLetter, encloses receipt of Captain Michael Kalteisen.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Cost of Cleaning French Arms with Sand
09/21/1796 Letter SignedHodgdon is asked to examine the account of Joseph Cranch and ascertain whether or not it is agreeable to the terms of his contract relative to his charge for cleaning French arms with sand.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Continue Their Pay Until the Business is Finished
09/22/1796 Letter SignedGeneral Scott encloses a letter from six paymasters of the Kentucky mounted Volunteers in which they request compensation for the entire period of their service. Since the business has been expensive …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Congressional Resolve & Instructions for Physical Examinations of Invalid's Pension Claimants from Massachusetts
05/26/1796 Letter SignedForwards a Congressional resolution to send to district judges the cases of men who have applied for invalid's pensions but not been adequately examined by physicians. Thus also sends the list of men …
John Lowell Papers
Concerning the Delivery of Stores & Medicines for Transport to Knoxville
11/23/1796 Letter SignedLetter, directs delivery of stores and medicines to Samuel Hodgden, for transport to Knoxville. Subscript by Hodgden, asking that the above be delivered to Colonel Henry's wagoner.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Clothing on the Wagons Returning to Knoxville
11/22/1796 Letter SignedJones wants to know whether the wagons returning to Knoxville have space to include suits of clothing and, if so, how many? The Secretary of War wants to send a small supply to that quarter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Certifying the Quality of Soldiers' Clothing
08/10/1796 Letter SignedBefore the storekeeper can be given a receipt for the soldiers' clothing, Hodgdon or a qualifed person appointed by him must examine it. The clothing must be certified by the Inspector as meeting the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Certificate of Samuel Hodgdon Regarding his Account with Whelen and Miller for Gunpowder
08/13/1796 Letter SignedStores, informs gun powder furnished by Whellen & Miller, contractor.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Captain Thompson's Accounts
11/25/1796 Letter SignedSimmons has received Captain Thompson's accounts which will be placed under examination. Thompson should forward the receipt rolls for the payments to his men so that they can be included in the …
Thompson Family Papers
Boats Built in Schenectady for Transporting Goods to the Northward
05/11/1796 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to provide him with information regarding three boats built in Schenectady and used in the service of the US Army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Bills Drawn by Abraham Kirkpatrick & Daniel Haragan
05/10/1796 Letter SignedMcHenry instructs Hodgdon to pay bills due to Kirkpatrick and Haragan, and to tell them any further bills should be drawn on the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Bill for Payment to Major Isaac Craig
09/23/1796 Letter SignedRequest to pay $100 to Major Isaac Craig on account of Wade's pay as sub legionary Major in United States Army
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Barnhardt Hudson Account
02/03/1796 Letter SignedBarnhardt Hudson transmitted account charging his pay and subsistence as military storekeeper at Fort Rensselaer. Simmons asks whether Barnhardt makes his returns to Hodgdon.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)
Assessment of Sample Cotton Shirts
07/06/1796 Letter SignedHodgdon is asked to examine a sample of cotton shirts and, if they are not suitable, describe how they are defective. Do these sample shirts provide durability equal to the linen shirts usually …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles Wanting in the Armory, Etc.
09/12/1796 Letter SignedEnclosed is a bill of articles wanted in the Armory. The quantity of steel called for in the inventory is the same amount that is on hand in the old stock which has been found to be wholly …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles Wanted at Fort Johnson
11/01/1796 Letter SignedIn addition to enclosing the ordnance and military stores and clothing returns, Kalteisen requests the following; bunting for garrison and boat colors, dressed sheep skins for sponge staffs, two …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles Purchased for the Algerians
11/19/1796 Letter Signed"Such of the articles as are now in store, and which have been purchased by the direction of the Secretary of State for the Algerians, you will be pleased to deliver to the Purveyor."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Arricles of Clothing for Artillerists
11/25/1796 Letter SignedHodgdon is directed to have transported immediately to Governor's Island, New York the articles of clothing for the detachments of Artillerists destined to the southward, agreeable to the order on Mr. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arrearages for Men Discharged in 1796, Etc.
12/18/1796 Letter SignedAmong other pay matters, Swan notes that money has been put in the hands of the paymasters for the purpose of discharging the arrears due to all discharged men in 1796. He believes that the complaints …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
