Jeremiah Wadsworth
76 documents

Request for Purchase & Delivery of Mess Kits, Tools, & Writing Supplies for the 13th Regiment
07/01/1799 Letter SignedRequests that Wadsworth procure specified articles (mess kits, tools, and writing supplies) for equipping the 13th Regiment.
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Regarding Replacement of Poor Quality Shoes
07/05/1799 Letter SignedDiscusses the poor quality of recently procured shoes and the procurement of a new order of shoes based a different pattern.
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Regarding Manufacture & Inspection of New-Pattern Cartridge Boxes
04/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses the manufacture and inspection of a large number of new-pattern cartouche boxes and belts.
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Regarding Contracting Arrangements for Cartridge Box & Belt Order
05/08/1799 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses the contracting arrangements for the manufacture of a large order of cartouche boxes and belts
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RE Recommendations for Army and Navy Appointments
09/25/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine correspondence recommending individuals for Army and Navy appointments.
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Notification of Shipment of Cartridge Boxes
05/29/1799 Autograph Letter SignedNotifies Wadsworth of the shipment of 3000 cartouche block boxes
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Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
11/11/1799 LetterbookSimmons informs Wadsworth to expect an allocation of funds designated for payment to the contractors involved in the manufacture of cartouch boxes and shoes.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Letter Citation
05/01/1799 Cited letter or documentCited in Wadsworth to McHenry, 05/11/1799.
Citations 
Instructions for Storage of Received Shoes & Cartridge Boxes, and for Contracting Shoe Manufacturer
09/30/1799 Letter SignedDirects that new cartouche boxes and shoes be stored. Authorizes Wadsworth to engage (contract) for the manufacture of additional pairs of shoes.
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Instructions for Purchasing Orderly Books for 13th Regiment
07/12/1799 Autograph Letter SignedNotifies Wadsworth that he has directed the Superintendent of Military Stores to provide Wadsworth with information on the type of orderly books to be procured for the equipping of the Thirteenth …
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Instructions for Inspection of New Swords, Scabbards, & Belts
01/15/1799 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Wadsworth of arrangements to inspect an order of new swords, scabbards, and belts. Asks Wadsworth to act as middleman in communicating this to the contractors.
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Inquiry into Purchasing New Type of Saddle
03/04/1799 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses the possible purchase of a supply of a new pattern of saddle.
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Help Wanted: Secretary
05/18/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedHamilton asks Wadsworth to help him find a trustworthy and able secretary who unfortunately will only be paid the equivalent of a captain's salary.
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Funds Granted for Paying Shoe & Cartridge Box Contractors
11/12/1799 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Wadsworth that the Secretary of War has issued a warrant for $2000 to him, that he may pay the shoe & cartridge box contractors. Says Wadsworth will receive the money as soon as he has sent …
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Describes Quarto Books for Army
07/10/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Secretary of War requests information about the army's orderly books, made out of quarto foolscap paper, bound with leather on the corners and marble paper on the boards.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.- No image
Connecticut Gore Controversy
12/06/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHamilton assures Wadsworth that he will do his best to help resolve the land dispute between the State of Conneciticut and the State of New York.
Printed Versions 
Arrangements & Accounting for Delivery of Cartridge Boxes to 13th Regiment
05/23/1799 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses arrangements and accounting for the delivery of 680 cartouche boxes to the 13th Regiment.
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Request That Purchased Shoes be Shipped to Philadelphia
04/04/1800 Letter SignedDirects that a recently-procured order of shoes manufactured on a new pattern be shipped to Philadelphia.
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Remit Sum by Treasurer
05/31/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyUpon examination of receipts and vouchers submitted by Wadsworth, money was found owed him by the United States. Samuel Meredith, Treasurer to remit sum to Wadsworth. However, account must be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Instructions for Shipment of Shoes & Cartridge Boxes
05/14/1800 Letter SignedDirections for the shipment of cartouche boxes and shoes.
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Instruction for Shoes to Be Shipped to Philadelphia, & That More Be Contracted For
04/15/1800 Letter SignedDirects that two thousand pairs of shoes be shipped to Philadelphia and that an additional two thousand pairs be contracted for.
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Informing Wadsworth of the Status of His Account -- Money Due, and Request That Shipments of Articles Continue
05/31/1800 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Wadsworth of the amount he will be paid, based on examination of his submitted vouchers - noting that amount to be $1.66 less than what Wadsworth applied for. Simmons informs Wadsworth that …
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Information That Wadsworth is to Be Paid for Services Rendered in Procuring Shoes & Cartridge Boxes
05/31/1800 Letter SignedMcHenry has directed that money be paid to Wadsworth for his expenses in purchasing shoes and cartouche boxes for the Army.
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Information About Willing Shoe Contractor
04/23/1800 Letter SignedInforms Wadsworth of an offer from a shoe-maker to manufacture shoes for the Army
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