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The Account of James Seagrove
James Seagrove, late collector for the district of Saint Mary's in Georgia, has retained a number of revenue bonds on the grounds that certain demands may have to be paid by the War Department. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Thanking Pinckney for Accepting Commission; Relative Rank of Major Generals
Thanks 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 PapersTestimonies of My Military Conduct
Murarius presents testimonies of his military conduct for Hamilton's perusal.
Alexander Hamilton PapersTents, Field Pieces, Sheds, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon discusses the shortage of tents, the availability of field pieces, and the need to construct a shed to shelter the pieces.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Tents to Philadelphia
Hodgdon orders that horsemen's tents and common tents be sent immediately by water to Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Tents for Capt. Blackburn at Norfolk, Etc.
Bedinger is ordered to send tents to Capt. Blackburn at Norfolk. Hodgdon needs to wait for further information from Major Langham before he can settle with Maryland. The amount for transporting the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ten Months In Arrears of Pay
The regiment is now ten months in arrears of pay and Col. Henley has informed Chandler that he will soon have enough cash for all of 1797. He awaits only Simmons' instructions as to how to proceed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ten Bills Drawn in Favor of Francis Jones
Ten 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)Temporary Delay in Forwarding the Musical Instruments
Hodgdon discusses the reasons for the delay in forwarding the musical instruments and warns of the possibility of war [with France].
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Taken Unwell with a Violent Fever
Bass admits that he is not able to attend to business because he is very unwell and confined to his bed. He had a violent fever the previous evening and sent for a doctor who ordered him bled …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tables & Benches for the Naval Office
Harris is directed to deliver to Josiah Fox pine tables and benches for the use of the Naval Office.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MaySword Belts With or Without Buckles, Etc.
Among other concerns, Hodgdon has compared sword belts with buckles with those without buckles and has determined that the ones with buckles are worth the extra twelve cents it costs to make them.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suspicions of Colonel Smith are Without Foundation
General Washington expresses his confidence in the ability and integrity of Colonel William Smith and wonders how Abijah Hammond could have been considered for the post of Lieutenant Colonel …
Sixth Congress: Executive Nominations to the Senate [6B-A2 & A3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Suspension of Settlement
Order 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)Surveying the Rotten Potatoes, Etc.
Captain Truxton enumerates the expenses of the Frigate "Constellation" and discusses such matters as the potatoes, furnished agreeable to an Act of Congress, that have been found to be rotten.
Thomas Truxton Letterbook on the USS Constitution, 1798-1799.Survey of the Public Buildings at Carlisle
Hodgdon recommends a survey of the public buildings at Carlisle by professional men and an estimate of the cost of repairing the buildings that need it.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Support of Good Character
Washington enclosed document supporting the good character of Mr. Ames and listed relationship to all the man's acquaintances.
General CollectionSupport for Hamilton's Appointment
In 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 PapersSupplying the Ship "Constellation"
After the supplies on the schooner "John" have reached the ship "Constellation," she should be fully supplied.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Supplying Meat, Drink, Clothing, & Medicine, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of supply and accounting matters, Ames want to know whether the clothing for the apprentices is to be considered articles for the use of the factory procured by Colonel Williams. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supply Order for Fort Fayette in Pittsburg
Request for two large padlocks and a key to the stock lock. Signed by Lieutenant James Wilkins
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supply of Troops
Craig listed supply of several posts and goods allocated to each company.
Fifth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [5A-F2] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 3)Supply of Fort Flags
Hodgdon observes that there are enough fort flags to meet the demand for the ensuing year.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
