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Bill of Exchange in Favor of David Wallace
Wilkins has drawn on Hodgdon bill of exchange No. 82 for three hundred dollars in favor of David Wallace.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Exchange Drawn in Favor of Todd & Mott
Bill No. 89 has been drawn on Hodgdon for $1500 in favor of Todd & Mott.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Exchange Drawn in Favor of John Marshall
Bill of Exchange No. 98 for one hundred dollars has been drawn on Hodgdon in favor of John Marshall.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Exchange Drawn in Favor of George Stevenson
Bill of Exchange No. 92 has been drawn on Hodgdon for three hundred dollars in favor of George Stevenson.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill Drawn for $750
The following bills are drawn on Hodgdon: No. 104 in favor of Todd & Mott for $550; No. 105 in favor of Jonathan Long for $200.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Authorization to Form Contracts
Authorized Rhea to form contracts for the supply of troops stationed in New Jersey.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionAssistance in Fortifying the Port of New York
Jay agrees with Hamilton that engineers should be involved in the fortifications project. He notes also that the appropriations have been provided by the national government so the project must …
Alexander Hamilton PapersArticles to be Forewarded to Captain Heth
Hodgdon is asked to transmit to Captain John Heth, on the Mississippi, a bill of the articles requested by Major Craig to be purchased for Heth and forwarded to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles for the Marines on Board the "Ganges"
Harris is asked to deliver the listed nine articles to Lieutenant Carmick for the Marines on board the war ship "Ganges" and for the ship's use, reams of musket cartridge paper and cannon cartridge …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArticles for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked todeliver to Lieutenant Ross the following articles for the use of the Frigate "United States": a top lantern, ballast shovels, a piece of red bunting, a piece of white bunting, and a …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArrived at the Door of the Ocean
Captain Truxton describes the readiness of the "Constellation" as he prepares to confront the French pirates on the high seas.
Thomas Truxton Letterbook on the USS Constitution, 1798-1799.Arrival of Stands of Arms on the Ship "Washington"
The Secretary of the Treasury has informed McHenry that the ship "Washington," helmed by Captain Williams, has arrived in Philadelphia. It has on board one hundred cases containing stands of arms …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArms and Supplies at the Springfield Armory
Bryant discusses the arms and supplies of the armory at Springfield.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms & Camp Equipage of General Chambers' Brigade
Upon the return of the Army in December 1794, Riddle received orders to take into his care the arms and camp equipage of General Chambers' Brigade. These articles were packed up and sent to Lancaster. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointment of Hamilton into the Provisional Army
Alexander Hamilton acknowledges James McHenry's suggestion to the President calling Hamilton and Henry Knox into immediate service in the Provisional Army. Hamilton assures McHenry that he is willing …
James McHenry PapersAppointment as Surgeon of the 2d Infantry Regiment
Appoints McCroskey as surgeon of the 2d Regiment of Infantry; asks for his acceptance or rejection of this appointment.
John R. Williams PapersAppointment as Inspector General, with the Rank of Major General
McHenry informs Hamilton that he has been appointed Inspector General of the Provisional Army with the rank of Major General and includes a list of subordinate general officers.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment as consul of the United States in Spain
Informs McHenry that Colonel Humphreys had asked him a few months prior to fulfill the position of consul of the United States in Spain, and requests that the executive branch officially and formally …
James McHenry PapersAppointment as a Lieutenant in the Cavalry
Hoffman would like to be appointed a Lieutenant in the Cavalry of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAnnual Supply for the Chickasaw Nation of Indians
Enclosed is an order on the Storekeeper to deliver the annual supply to the Chickasaw Nation of Indians. It should be transported to Major Craig at Pittsburgh and forwarded to Fort Washington to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)An Order for Three Iron Four-Pounders
Harris is asked to deliver to the order of the Secretary of the Treasury three iron four pounders to be replaced by others when demanded.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAlterations in the Military Establishment, to Artillery & Dragoon Regiments
McHenry's submission of a report on proposed changes to the makeup of standard artillery and dragoon regiments, expanding the number of officers and men. The proposed expansions, with comparisons to …
John Adams PapersAffects of Disease on Sundry Locations, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of sundry supply matters, McLane says that he is pleased to hear that Hodgdon has been seen passing in apparent health through the streets of Philadelphia where so much disease and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advice on Name
Encloses invoice for goods for Lieutenant Leonard, Windsor, Vermont. Requested advice on the Lieutenants last "name" (referring to Windsor). Hopes is unsure if its his last name or if its the name …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Adams Submits to Judgment of Cabinet & Generals on Military Appointments; Gloomy Appraisal of Military Preparations
Adams addresses the relative rank of the major generals, saying that when he chose to sign them all on the same date, he decided to abide by either an amicable decision among the group or the judgment …
John Adams Papers
