Captain John Briant
8 documents
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Springfield depot
Discusses the need to "overhaul" the powder at the Springfield depot. Lists the rate of additional pay the enlisted men were to receive for doing the extra duty. The men were also to oil the new …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) -
Military Stores to Springfield
Orders Briant to ensure that U.S. military stores in outlying areas of Connecticut are gathered into the Springfield depot.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) -
The Fever Still Rages, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses sundry supply matters and laments that the fever is still claiming lives in Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Please Send Fifty Barrels of Powder
Hodgdon asks Briant to send fifty barrels of powder and fifty stand of arms to Boston, addressed to Mr. Stephen Higginson.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Overhauling Carriages, Etc.
Along with a reference to musket cases, Hodgdon discusses the process for overhauling carriages so that pieces can be removed at a moment's notice.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Ordnance & Military Supplies to Portland, Province of Maine
Hodgdon lists ordnance and military supplies to be sent to Portland and discusses the best route by which they should be transported.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Fifty Chests Made of Common Dimensions, Etc.
Among other matters, Briant is ordered to have on hand fifty chests with common dimensions, suited to hold 25 muskets and bayonets when filled.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Closing Capt. Briant's Account
Hodgdon orders Briant to correct the deficiencies in his account so that the account can be closed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
