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Shute's Response to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1779
07/16/1799 Autograph Letter SignedThis is Shute's response to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799 in which he asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.
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Shot and Clothing
12/21/1799 LetterbookDiscusses clothing and other articles. Shot bring produced at Hope's furnace but not yet in sufficient quantities. Mentions vessels headed to Savannah, on which articles can be forwarded.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)- No image
Shortcomings of the Contractor and the Baker
12/23/1799 Autograph Letter SignedSmith laments the inefficiency and inferior products provided by his regiment's contractor and baker. He attributes the bad health of some of his men to the badness of the bread.
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Shortage of Clothing and Shoes
12/12/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWillcocks laments the severe want of clothing and shoes for the recruits of the Twelfth Regiment in winter quarters, some of whom have refused duty and a number of men who might have enlisted have …
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Shortage of Clothing and Lack of Money to Pay Recruits
06/18/1799 Copy of document"Quotes an extract from Major Daniel Jackson's letter of June 6, 1799 concerning the shortage of clothing and lack of money to pay recruits."
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Shoes, Pay, and Relative Rank
10/04/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRice raises questions about the quality of shoes, pay of the troops, and relative rank.
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Shipment to Schooner Sally; Requests Receipt
02/11/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyShipped packages to the Schooner Sally, bound for Baltimore. Requests receipt in order to pay captain for freight.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Shipment to Colonel Gaither
02/07/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon advises Habersham of a shipment to be delivered to Colonel Gaither.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Shipment to be Transported to Fort Wayne
09/18/1799 Autograph Letter/Document SignedEnclosed are the inventories of five hogsheads and one bale forwarded with Daniel Fisher, the wagoner, to Hodgdon who should forward them to Isaac Craig in Pittsburgh. Craig should then forward them …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Shipment of Provisions
10/04/1799 Autograph Letter SignedDoes not have documents requested on hand. Notification that provisions to be delivered with quantities listed, clothing to be forwarded to Fort Wayne immediately.
James Robertson Papers
Shipment of Muskets; Requests Receipt of Delivery
02/06/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyOrder for muskets. Requests acknowledgment of receipt and report of order of shipment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Shipment of Clothing; Requests Acknowledgment of Receipt
01/31/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyBy order of Secretary of War, sends clothing, arms, and military stores. Requests acknowledgment of receipt and whether the shipment matches the invoice.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Shipment of Clothing; Requests Acknowledgment of Receipt
01/30/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyBy order of Secretary of War, sends clothing and military stores. Requests acknowledgment of receipt and whether they agree with invoice.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Shipment of Clothing; Requests Acknowledgment of Receipt
01/12/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyBy order of the Secretary of War, sends supply of clothing. Requests acknowledgment of receipt.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Shipment of Clothing to Captain Read
02/05/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyReceived letter; will send clothing for Capt. Read according to terms mentioned and arranges payment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Shipment of Clothing and Military Stores; Requests Receipt
02/15/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyBy order of the Secretary of War, sends shipment of clothing and military stores; requests receipt.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Shipment of Brass Field Pieces
08/18/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentConfirmation that two brass field pieces six pounders will be transported on the ship "South Carolina" now lying in Charleston harbor. They are to be delivered to Samuel Hodgdon at Philadelphia who …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Shipment of Articles to Schooner Sally; Requests Receipt
02/06/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyBy order of the Secretary of War, he has shipped requested articles to Sally schooner. Requests examination of shipment on the return vessel.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.- No image
Shelter and Wages for the 14th Regiment
11/09/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRice informs Hamilton of the status of the construction of huts for the 14th Regiment and also the dissatisfaction among the men due to their not receiving their wages. A group was planning to desert …
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Severe Examples to Check a Spirit of Desertion
04/20/1799 Copy of documentHamilton argues that, even though the Unites States is not legally at war, the sentence of death resulting from the court-martial of Richard Hunt is appropriate as a means to discourage future …
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Settling with Mr. Fisher
09/27/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMr. Fisher is going out under the direction of Captain Vance. Wilkins wants to know whether Fisher should settle with Hodgdon for his disbursements previous to this period or with Wilkins. If Hodgdon …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Settling the Rank of Sundry Officers
10/25/1799 Autograph DocumentRice lists the officers of his regiment--captains, first lieutenants, and second lieutenants--in the rank order that he believes is appropriate. He willingly defers if Hamilton does not agree.
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Settling the Account of Solomon Van Rensselaer
04/27/1799 Autograph Letter SignedVan Rensselaer has drawn on William Simmons for the money due him but his account with Hodgdon remains unsettled due probably to his receipts not yet being lodged in Hodgdon's office. He asks Hodgdon …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settling the Account of Silas Dinsmoor
11/25/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedSimmons certifies that Dinsmoor, agent to the Cherokee Nation of Indians, in settlement of his account received his compensation from David Henley, Agent at Knoxville.
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)
Settling My Accounts
10/26/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWilkins has written to James Miller to make a settlement of his cash accounts with Hodgdon through December 1798 and includes his remarks. Nothing further is necessary except for Hodgdon to render his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
