Letter Signed
2588 documents

Two Bills Drawn in Favor of James Hog
06/08/1798 Letter SignedBill of Exchange No. 87 for $300 and No. 88 for $200 have been drawn on Hodgdon in favor of James Hog.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Travel and Employment Prospects
08/16/1798 Letter SignedPerkins travel plans to recruit carpenters and brick layers for construction of buildings at the armory at Harper's Ferry; mentions yellow fever in Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Transporting Clothing and Medicine to Fort Pitt
10/20/1798 Letter SignedKnox explains the means by which 49 cases of clothing and two cases of medicine will be transported to Fort Pitt by way of Baltimore.
Updike/Arnold Autograph Collection
Transportation of Supplies to Baltimore
08/23/1798 Letter SignedTransfer of muskets and cartouche boxes to Baltimore. Requested information on payment of Messr. Baker & [Connygs].
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Transport and Delivery of Stores
07/24/1798 Letter SignedDiscussed shipments of goods on the Sloop Sally sailing out of Albany, NY. Enclosed receipts for the cost of transportation and travel. Delivery of goods with speed was of most importance.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Transport and Delivery of Stores
07/23/1798 Letter SignedMentions shot sent with the teamster and price for hauling shot, balls, and shells.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Transport and Delivery of Stores
07/02/1798 Letter Signed[Assumed to be Hodgdon's] letter of [20-29th?] of June for the Sloop Herald with case and shot and sundry hospital stores has been received, together with the articles which are delivered to their …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
The Equal of Any Mechanic on the Continent
05/21/1798 Letter SignedGeorge Way has learned from the newspapers that the President has been empowered by Congress to raise more troops who will obviously need equipment. He therefore touts his capacity for constructing …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
The Affair of General Knox Perplexes Me
08/19/1798 Letter SignedHamilton expresses his bewilderment that General Knox seems reluctant to serve as his subordinate in the Provisional Army and encloses a draft of a letter that McHenry can use as a response to Knox.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Thanking Pinckney for Accepting Commission; Relative Rank of Major Generals
10/17/1798 Letter SignedThanks Pinckney for his faithful acceptance of a commission as major-general, and confirms that the relative rank of the three major generals is: Hamilton, Pinckney, Knox. Asks to see Pinckney soon, …
John Adams Papers
Ten Bills Drawn in Favor of Francis Jones
08/02/1798 Letter SignedTen bills, for a total of $6000, have been drawn on Hodgdon in favor of Francis Jones. The bills are numbered 106 - 115.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Suspension of Settlement
09/12/1798 Letter SignedOrder that suspended the settlement of Capt. Miller's personal accounts until the Secretary of War can determine if sums equal to the bounty due Maj. Cushing and Col. Mentges men should be deducted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Support for Hamilton's Appointment
08/21/1798 Letter SignedIn some detail, Pickering expresses his support for Hamilton in the ongoing controversy over Hamilton's being appointed Inspector General over Generals Knox and Pinckney.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Supplies for Provisional Army
07/27/1798 Letter SignedOrders to deliver swords and pistols for troops of Provisional Army.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Supplies for a detachment marching toward Pittsburgh
11/15/1798 Letter SignedDirects the sum of two hundred dollars to Miller for expenses for the detachment under his command to Pittsburgh. Notes that he will also receive supplies in Carlisle.
James McHenry Papers
Submission of Bill from Cutter Under Command of Chapman
08/21/1798 Letter SignedLetter, encloses quarter bill, watch bill, boarding, and mess lists of the officers and crew of the United States Cutter Pickering; mentions the vessel will sail with the Herald at the first fair …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Strengthening the Mississippi, Etc.
06/15/1798 Letter SignedAmidst a discussion of sundry matters, Ross observes that the troops on the western frontier could be easily brought together under the Provisional Army law. He speculates on the intentions of the …
Western Americana
Stores & Articles for the Frigate "Constellation"
03/15/1798 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon the undermentioned stores and articles for the Frigate "Constellation." They should be transported to that ship with all possible dispatch.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Stewart to Heed Directions
08/15/1798 Letter SignedAsks that directions be forwarded to Mr. Stewart in the Accountant's Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Sorrel Horse for the Wyandot Chief
01/25/1798 Letter Signed"Be pleased to deliver to Colonel Mentges on order a sorrel horse for the Wyandot Chief/Crane now in this city."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Sickness is Imperious & Obliged Us to Submit to Its Ravages
10/01/1798 Letter SignedBanger laments the effects of the fever on his body and the fact that iillness has rendered him useless in carrying out his business.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Shot for the Algerian Brig and Schooners
07/16/1798 Letter SignedHarris is authorized to deliver to the order of the Secretary of State nine-pound round, eighteen-pound round, six-pound bar, nine-pound bar, twelve-pound bar, and eighteen-pound bar shot to be …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Shipping Stores to Natchez, Etc.
12/28/1798 Letter SignedAmong the stores being shipped to Natchez are those addressed to Governor Sargent on board a boat in charge of Judge William McGuire. Craig has not heard of the boat being stopped by ice but he has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settlement of Exchange in Favor of James McCluney
08/05/1798 Letter SignedSettlement of Exchange No. 116 has been drawn on Hodgdon for fifteen hundred dollars in favor of James McLuney.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settlement of Exchange in Favor of James Hogg
06/15/1798 Letter SignedSettlement of Exchange No. 90 has been drawn on Hodgdon for three hundred dollars in favor of James Hogg.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
