John Wilkins, Jr.
126 documents
Location of Spanish Posts
Letter, discusses Spanish posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Issues Relative to Colonel Wilkins' Account
Letter, discusses Auditor's report; mentions drafts paid.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Great Council Arrangement for the Army, Etc.
In addition to welcoming Wilkins to Philadelphia, Hodgdon observes that the President will soon speak to Congress relative to the Great Council arrangement of the Army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Getting Tents & Camp Kettles, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses sundry aspects of Wilkins' account including the immediate acquisition of tents and camp kettles and the payment of $500 to Capt. Ernest which will be credited to Wilkins' account.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Evacuation of Spanish from the Mississippi River
The Spanish have abandoned posts on the Mississippi River, rendering it necessary to send a galley from Pittsburgh. The galley should be prepared to descend the Ohio River at any moment's notice.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimates to an Amazing Amount, Etc.
Hodgdon assures Wilkiins that his drafts have been presented and honored.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cross Belts for the Troops
Hodgdon seeks the approval of the Secretary of War for providing cross belts for the troops.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Contagious Disease, Etc.
In addition to wanting a great deal of information on the stores with the Army, Hodgdon notes that the sickness that has been ravaging Philadelphia seems nearly done.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Capt. Ernest's Drafts
Letter, advises re Captain Ernest's drafts; mentions patents.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Additional Money for Capt. Ernest
Hodgdon advises that Capt. Ernest has drawn money in addition to the drafts previously accepted.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Transportation Assistance for Capt Samuel Nance, Paymaster to the Troops
Request to provide Captain Samuel Vance, paymaster to troops on western frontier, with means of transporting his baggage to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requests to Pay Bills Due
The Secretary of War directs Wilkins to pay enclosed bills. Post will be charged with the stoves, and the officer in charge will receipt Wilkins.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Advance for Capt. Holt
Has shown letter to Secretary of War, who requests that an advance be made to Capt. Holt, that vouchers may be returned as soon as possible. Postscript to Captain Holt's letter on 4 July 1799, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request to Settle Accounts with Jacob Sperry
Enclosed bill from Jacob Sperry with a translation of the bill. Requests collection of amount due, payable through Hodgdon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request to meet with General Macpherson
Request to have an express in readiness to proceed from War Office to Headquarters of General McPherson Monday morning 10 o'clock.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request to deliver set of pump borer boots
Request to purchase and deliver to store keeper at Philadelphia one set of pump borer's boots to replace those sent from Pittsburg to Detroit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Transportation to Knoxville of Items belonging to Lieutenant John Porter
Request to furnish transportation to Knoxville Tennessee for trunk and small box belonging to Lieutenant John Porter of 4th Regiment of Infantry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for delivery of ledgers to keeper of military stores
Request for delivery of ledgers, ledger journal, day books, folio alphabet, folio letterbook to keeper of military stores in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Refers to Accounts, Closed Accounts, and Debits
Inquires about whether Haragan has accounted with O'Hara for bills due. Needs to know which account to debit. Notes that the Treasury ordered to close O'Hara's debit, and all subsequent accounts …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Records of John Wilkins, Quarter Master General.
Account for payments to various individuals for furniture.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
