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Warrant in the Quartermaster General's Favor
In order to pay bills drawn on Hodgdon by the Quartermaster General, he requests a warrant drawn in his favor for $6,794.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant in Favor of the Quartermaster General
Letter, asks for warrant re Quarter Master General's accounts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant for Unknown Author
The unknown author requests a warrant for one thousand dollars that will enable him to discharge sundry bills drawn on him by Capt. Beatty, Paymaster of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Warrant for Payment of People in Philadelphia
Describes arrangement for the payment of warrant which will pay people in Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Warrant for Nine Thousand Dollars
In order to discharge acceptances on bills drawn on him and to pay sundry accounts, Hodgdon requests a warrant for nine thousand dollars.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant for $2,500
To discharge his acceptances of three bills drawn on him, Hodgdon requests a warrant for $2,500.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant for $10,500
Hodgdon requests a warrant to discharge thirteen of the Quartermaster General's bills.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant Charged to the Quartermaster General
Hodgdon requests a warrant for $11,430 to be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant Charged to the Quartermaster General
Letter, asks for warrant to pay drafts on Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.War with the Terrible Republic Seems Inevitable
Along with account and supply information Hodgdon offers a critique of the virulence and impudence of the [anti-federalist] opinions of [Benjamin Frankline] Bache. He warns that war with France seems …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.War with the Great Republic, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses sundry items including the infamous "Aurora" [newspaper] and war with the Great Republic [France].
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.War Seems Inevitable, Etc.
Among other more mundane business matters, Hodgdon warns that the President will soon make major communications to Congress that seem to indicate that war is imminent.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.War Seems Inevitable
Among sundry references to supply and accounting matters, Hodgdon warns of the inevitability of war and mysteriously observes that President Adams "has embraced her element" and soon hopes to hear …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.War Office orders for the pilot charged with delivery of dispatches for the Ship of War Ganges
Beginning of Quasi War with France. Orders for pilot boat [presumably Garrett Holsteincamp] to seek Warship Ganges commanded by Captain Richard Dale in order to deliver dispatches. If Ganges cannot be …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToWar Consignments Are the Order of the Day
Hodgdon observes that war consignments appear to be the order of the day. Congress has ordered another regiment of artillerists to be raised and additional fortifications to protect the coasts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.War Between England & France
Letter, advises re faulty musical instruments; alludes to Army band; discusses foreign relations and the arming of vessels for war; discusses rumors re an Invasion of England.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Wanton Detention & Exposure of Public Property
Hodgdon is extremely critical of the detaining of public wagons which delays Hamilton's effects and will be particulary egregious if the peltry are damaged.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Want of clothing at Fort Wolcott
The commanding officer at Fort Wolcott, William Littlefield, complains of the lack of supplies, particularly of clothing.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Want of Assistant Armorers
Amidst a discussion of other matters, Ames notes that he needs more assistant armorers who understand the mechanical arts, have respect for economy and industry, and have good morals. Mr. Forbes has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Waiting for Orders
Hodgdon reminds McHenry that Mr. Annelly and the other men are still waiting for orders to go to their new post. An advance has been requested that will allow them and their families to proceed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Vouchers Related to the Goods Delivered to Pittsburgh
Woodbridge observes that the content of Craig's letter surprised him since he has always made every effort to maintain accurate accounts. He was worried that the vouchers might been mislaid respecting …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers for Mullen, Lee, Beard & Ewing
Legible is what looks like a ledger with four names: George Mullen ($12), Thomas Lee ($2), John Beard ($26), and James Ewing ($48).
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers Enclosed
Vouchers supposed to be sent from Augusta enclosed, Updates on payment of officers to be disbursed to their respective militias.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
