Ebenezer Stevens
190 documents
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Employment of Coopers at West Point
From West Point letter book. Discusses employment of two coopers.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786. -
Mounting Artillery on Governors Island
The United States will only pay the expenses for mounting her own cannon so if any of the state business is blended in Stevens' account, it should be deducted and certified by the Commanding Officer …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) -
Funds for Mounting the Artillery at New York
The Secretary of War has directed a remittance of one thousand dollars to Nicholas Fish, Supervisor at New York, to be transmitted to Stevens for the purpose of mounting the Artlillery.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) -
Woolen Overalls for the Troops
McHenry orders Col. Stevens to furnish a quantity of overalls for the troops at the garrison in the harbor at New York and 400 pair for the garrison at West Point. Payment shall be paid in the amount …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Stevens' Return & Geddes' Bill on the Secretary of State
Hodgdon acknowledges receipt of Stevens' letter covering his return and Geddes' bill on the Secretary of State. The amount of the bill will be remitted soon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Settling the Account of Ebenezer Stevens
Col. Stevens is instructed as to how to reconcile his account so that it is current.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Settling Stevens' Account
Hodgdon tells Stevens how to settle his account as agent for the War Department which should be done as early as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Proving the Powder Lately Purchased
Major Fleming has been dispatched to New York to prove the recently purchased powder with a 5 1/2 inch howitzer.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
New Mode of Casting Shot, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon discusses a new mode of casting shot which results in an even surface and greater precision in weight. Hodgdon doubts whether this new method actually produces better shot …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Stevens of the administrative requirements to be followed in settling claims.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Hint to the Secretary: No Money, No Work!
Among various supply matters, Hodgdon notes that the Secretary of War has gone to Trenton with the other Secretaries because of the threat of contagion. He has reminded the Secretary that work of an …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Has Received Letter; Encloses Account; Promises Attention
Acknowledges receipt of several late favors. Encloses the requested account. Promises his best attention, advice, and information as soon as he can collect it.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
General Return of Ordnance & Stores
Hodgdon is compiling a return of all ordnance and stores for the use of the Commander in Chief and the Secretary of War .He orders those who, like Stevens, are in charge of such articles to provide …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Fortifications 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 Collection -
Fate of the Shot & Kentledge Cast by Mr. Faesch, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon announces his attention to go to Elizabeth Town and York to ascertain the fate of the shot and kentledge cast by Mr. Faesch for the use of the public.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Disposition of Cannon & Powder
Hodgdon discusses the disposition of sundry cannon and adds a postscript regarding the storage of powder.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Compensation of John Hills
One hundred dollars should be advanced to John Hills for his compensation as a temporary engineer and draftsman.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Cannon, Implements, & Ball to Goat Island
Hodgdon discusses the means by which arms are to be sent to Goat Island, near Newport, Rhode Island.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Boxes of Gun Powder
Col. Stevens is asked to send a receipt for the gun powder purchased by the Secretary of the Treasury from Mr. Delafield in New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Accounts Relative to Powder
Hodgdon discusses in some detail accounts that pertain to the purchase of significant quantities of powder.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Suggests Mode of Transporting Requested Supplies
Refers to request to send articles to New York, then forwarded to Reading, Pennsylvania. Suggests that when Stevens receives requests for supplies to furnish with what he has on hand, and he will send …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. -
Shipment of Muskets; Requests Receipt of Delivery
Order for muskets. Requests acknowledgment of receipt and report of order of shipment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
