Collection
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Hodgdon's Remarks
12/09/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentRemarks on the amount of payments made by Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, from 1 June to 30 September 1800.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Hodgdon discusses political matters with Major Craig
05/30/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Hodgdon tells Major Craig that he will attend to the contents of his letter as early as possible, it having been mislaid by his messenger wife. Hodgon notes that the Department is up in arms …
Isaac Craig Papers
Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
10/10/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Hodgdon informs Major Craig that General Wilkinson will remain in Washington and he also confirms receipt of a previously transmitted abstract.
Isaac Craig Papers
Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
08/08/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Hodgdon provides instructions to Major Craig for settling the costs of shipping General Gibson's articles.
Isaac Craig Papers
Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
07/04/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Hodgdon discusses General Wilkinson's future relationship to the Quartermaster General with Major Craig. Letter is dated "America's Birthday."
Isaac Craig Papers
Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
06/27/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Hodgdon informs Major Craig of War Department resignations and the general effects of political turnover, the move of the capital to Washington City.
Isaac Craig Papers
Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
05/30/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Hodgdon offers opinions to Major Craig regarding recent political changes and military reductions.
Isaac Craig Papers
Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
04/11/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Hodgdon forwards correspondance for Captain Turner to Major Craig.
Isaac Craig Papers
Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
01/30/1800 Autograph Letter SignedIn order to close his quartermaster account, Samuel Hodgdon requests a draft from Major Craig.
Isaac Craig Papers
Hodgdon Appointed Byers' Attorney
05/17/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentByers of Springfield in the County of Hampshire in the State of Massachusetts appoints Samuel Hodgdon of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania his true and lawful attorney to act in his behalf …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Hiring Israel Whelen as Purveyor
05/06/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDescribes an interview with a representative of Israel Whelen, considering Whelen for the position of purveyor at Philadelphia. Also discusses salary and moving arrangements. McHenry expects Whelen's …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Highly Excessive Compensation Discovered in Quarter Master Dept.
04/25/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons found excessive compensation in Quarter Master Dept in addition to other "evils" previously mentioned. Monies advanced never had grounds and individuals have surplusages of public monies. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Henry Foxall and Co. Account Update
08/02/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccount of Henry Foxall and Co. abstract enclosed. Credit to account given. Simmons requested Hodgdon update the books of the Superintendent of Military Stores.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Henley's employment
12/13/1800 LetterbookDexter provides Henley a letter of recommendation for employment. May show Hodgdon this letter.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)
Helping Mother with Her Rent
02/24/1800 Autograph Letter SignedWilson asks Hodgdon for an advance of $58 to be deducted from his quarters salary. He needs the money because of the unfortunate loss sustained by his mother upon her return from Norfolk. This has put …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Health of Troops
05/02/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDiscussed passage to Harper's Ferry; mentioned health of troops and lack of medicine and medical supplies. Requested details on how a relation to Hodgdon recovered from small pox. Bank stock in …
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
Health of My Native City, Etc.
08/12/1800 Autograph Letter SignedHagner is pleased to hear of the health of Philadelphia and its inhabitants. Whatever may be his partiality for other places he still has a prediliction for his native city. The North Carolina …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Hamilton's Caravan
05/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentOgden informs Hamilton that two horses and a driver will be provided for his caravan. They will be at Paulus-hook the next evening and Ogden personally will show Hamilton to his quarters near the …
Printed Versions 
Guardianship Letter
01/02/1800 Document SignedGuardianship of Gideon De Lesdernier and his estate is given to Lewis Frederick De Lesdernier by Judge of Probate of Wills. Gideon has been declared a lunatic by the selectmen of the town.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)- No image
Guard for French Prisoners, Etc.
04/24/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentCol. Peck has applied to Col. Rice for a guard to take charge of some French prisoners at Providence but Rice doubts his authority to comply with the request.
Printed Versions 
Grape Shot in the Repository Fit For Service
04/07/1800 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is a return of all the [?] cases of grape shot left in the repository that are fit for service. There were no issues or receipts during the last quarter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Granting warrant for military bounty land
03/17/1800 Letter SignedSecretary McHenry states that although he is acquainted with Moses Rawlings' merits as an officer in American Revolution, based on his examination of records, he cannot justify granting request for …
Rawlings Papers- No image
Government Gazette
04/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPresident addressed the Heads of Departments regarding the need for a printer in the service of the government. Provided examples across Europe. Cited examples in which the president would require …
Printed Versions 
Goods to be Purchased for the Choctaws & Other Tribes
05/01/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentOrders from the War Department to purchase goods to the value of one thousand dollars to be sent as a present to the Choctaw Nation of Indians with the same for the Wyandots and Delawares. To be …
Supply Orders Received by the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May 20, 1800-Dec 29, 1810. (RG92)
Goods to be Purchased for the Choctaws & Other Tribes
05/20/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentOrders from the War Department to purchase goods to the value of one thousand dollars to be sent as a present to the Choctaw Nation of Indians with the same for the Wyandots and Delawares. To be …
Supply Orders Received by the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May 20, 1800-Dec 29, 1810. (RG92)
