Collection
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Forwarding Goods which Are Essential to the Treaty
Hodgdon hopes that Phillips has refunded the money needed to forward the goods necessary to the treaty, so that the load can now be on its way to its destination.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Forwarding Correspondence of Men Lobbying for Officer's Commissions
Forwards the letters of a dozen individuals who have applied for positions as officers in the expanded army, that McHenry may have them on file.
John Adams PapersForwarding Correspondence of Delaware Volunteer Company
Forwards correspondence from a volunteer company of riflemen in Christiana Hundred, Delaware, for McHenry's review and reply.
John Adams PapersForwarding a Box of Charleville Muskets
Hodgdon apoligizes for what he deems the mortifying delay in the shipment of a box of Charleville muskets intended for Dexter.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Forwarding & Discussion of Correspondence from Volunteer Companies
Forwarding and discussion of several volunteer companies' offers of service to the federal government.
John Adams PapersForwarded Receipts
Many forwards the receipt of Joseph McMahone for the four dollars he received for his bounty and also the receipt for the two dollars bounty of Jonathan Smith.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarded Money Due Staats Morris, Receipt Enclosed
Kilty has received the order from Simmons to remit $100 to Captain Morris. He has advanced the money to Morris and encloses the receipt.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Forwarded Abstracts for Monies Paid
Account balances, names of money due particular officers. Details of Hillis' expenses explained; Henley described Hillis' intemperance and said he was unfit for duty.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Forward the Enclosed Speedily
Mrs. Murray wrote copiously in response to Hodgdon's letter and asks him to forward the enclosed as speedily as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forty Five Deaths are Reported
Among other matters, Hodgdon reports that the sickness that is ravaging Philadelphia has claimed 45 more lives although he and his family continue to be well.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Forty Dollars for Jacob Death
Hodgdon alerts Craig that Jacob Death has been paid is is returning to his post.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Fortifying the Port of New York
Relative to the plan for fortifying the port of New York, Jay has provided $500 for the perfecting of a survey of the shores and waters. After the survey is completed, General Clarkson, Colonel Burr, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersFortifications on York, Governors, Bedlow, and Oyster Islands
Stevens is directed to employ an engineer to assist Mr. Fleming and Mr. Hill to report on the most eligible sites for new works. They also should prepare plans and estimates for the works, including …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionFortifications of Governors, Bedlows, and Ellis's Islands
McHenry notes that Colonel Stevens should contract for additional barracks on Governors Island and should have the buildings on Ellis's Island prepared for the accommodation of a company. The works …
Alexander Hamilton PapersFortification of Rhode Island
Directs fortifications for Rhode Island, advised taking cannons from Marblehead.
G.C. Mason's Reminiscences of NewportForeign Affairs and Officer Recommendations
Since it will be necessary to begin enlistments to the southward , Washington should send his list of men to be assigned to the proposed four regiments. McHenry admits he is at a loss in selecting a …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Forage of Roger Mosley, surgeon of militia hospital
Certification that $20.23 is due Roger Mosley for his forage as Surgeon of the Militia Hospital established at Pittsburgh by order of Major General Lee from December 8, 1794 to February 9, 1795. The …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Flannel to be Made Into Cartridges
Harris is asked to deliver to Tench Francis, the Purveyor, flannel deemed proper to be made into cartridges for the frigates.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionFlannel for Cartridges for the Frigates
Harris is directed to deliver to the Purveyor, Tench Francis, as much flannel as he thinks may be needed for making cartridges for the frigates,.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayFive Month's Pay Owed to Claiborne's Detachment
Claiborne encloses a payroll intended to correspond with the muster roll forwarded to the Secretary's office for April. He declares that his men are anxious to receive their pay since many of them …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionFiscal Projections of the War Department for January to June 1799
Includes various departmental budgets, allotments for Indian gifts, bounties, subsistence for officers, forage, troops' pay, maintenance of defenses, the building of a grist and sawmill, troops' …
John Adams PapersFirst at Sea if the Political Horizon Thickens
Hodgdon assures Truxton that as many articles as are available will be forwarded to his ship and the rest will arrive as they come to hand. He adds that he hopes Truxton's ship will be the first at …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Finding a Paymaster, Etc.
Capt. Bruff declines having anything more to do with paying the troops unless he receives the compensation allowed to paymasters. This causes some uneasiness since there is no other officer at Niagara …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Final Resolution of this Unprofitable Business
Faesch had long since hoped to see Hodgdon to discuss the subject of shot but so far has been disappointed. If the Secretary of War agrees, there should be a final resolution of this unprofitable …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Files, Pod Augers, & Ship Saws, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses sundry supplies being sent to Major Craig at Pittsburgh.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
