Samuel Hodgdon
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Supplies for Captain Eaton
09/06/1792 Autograph Letter SignedRecruits require supplies, list included.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Supplies
08/17/1792 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses accounts from Hodgdon's administration. Transport of supplies and wagoners to restock stores.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Shipment of uniform clothing, arms, knapsacks, canteens, camp kettles to Boston for Captain Jonathan Cass of Exeter, New Hampshire
12/04/1792 Letter SignedStagg writes that the Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon ship the following items to Boston, addressed to Stephen Bruce and marked for Captain Jonathan Cass of Exeter New Hampshire: 50 suits of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Shipment of suits of clothing to be forwarded to Captain George Fleming at West Point
12/04/1792 Letter SignedStagg requests that Hodgdon have packed up for Captain George Fleming at West Point, and forwarded by water to New York: 20 suits of infantry clothing complete for 1 sergeant, 1 corporal, and 18 …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Sheet discusses Indian delegations with Hodgdon
01/16/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Indian delegations to Philadelphia.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Settlement of Accounts, William Knox and Wagoners
08/17/1792 Autograph Letter SignedMentions preparation of vouchers and settlement of accounts. Quartermaster General is displeased with William Knox for employing improper waggoners. John Wilmer left previous day with Newman's sword. …
James Robertson Papers
Settlement of accounts and pay for St. Clair's Campaign under Colonel Darke
10/16/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses settlement of accounts and pay for St. Clair's Campaign. Hopes to receive his pay from Colonel Darke's Regiment.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)
Send Mr. Park to the Western Country
11/11/1792 Autograph Letter SignedIf Hodgdon has any business in the western country, Park wishes to be sent because he feels riding would be of service to him. He would not be gone more than three weeks and Major Butler would take …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Safe Conduct to Fort Washington
05/15/1792 Autograph Letter SignedMoylan hopes to meet the official guard for their safe conduct to Fort Washington. He has been particular in the choice of horses in the hope that they will be adequate for the expedition.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Requests Money
10/17/1792 LetterbookWrites to the Secretary of War requesting money for the Quartermaster Department and the most secure way of sending money. Includes documentation for postal notes with a list of bills needed.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)
Requests Articles for the Quartermaster Department
10/19/1792 LetterbookRequest to purchase and forward articles for the Quartermaster Department: paper, brushes, beam for scales, etc.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)
Requests Agreement with the Secretary of the Treasury about Format of Money
09/13/1792 LetterbookReceived letter and money, but reports problem with weight of gold. Refers to heaviness of money. Requests agreement with the Secretary of the Treasury.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)
Request to send articles to New Brunswick New Jersey for recruits of Captain Bezaleel Howe Company
12/15/1792Request to send articles to New Brunswick New Jersey for recruits of Captain Bezaleel Howe Company under command of Ensign Andrew McClary. Items include muskets; bayonet belts; scabbards; cartridge …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Request to Forward Clothing for Captain John Pratt's recruits
12/15/1792 Letter SignedA request to have articles of clothing forwarded to New Brunswick New Jersey for Captain Pratt's recruits of 1st Sub Legion. Also mentions sending woolen overalls to Captain Cornelius Sedam's …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Request that Infantry Clothing be Forwarded to Captain William Buchanan of Baltimore
12/12/1792 Letter SignedStagg informs Hodgdon that Secretary of War requests delivery of 25 suits of infantry clothing for privates, to Captain William Buchanan at Baltimore, Maryland by way of the New Castle stage.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request for Transport of Supplies
09/19/1792 Autograph Letter SignedSecretary of War requested waggons for the transport of bags and supplies of Capt. Peirce's detachment to Pittsburgh.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Request for Supplies
03/09/1792 Autograph Letter SignedImmediate need for supplies, list included.
Edward E. Ayer Collection
Request for money to a little girl
02/08/1792 Letter SignedJames Wilkinson asks Col Hodgdon to give 3 shillings and 9 pence to the "little girl" who bears the note. Hodgdon notes that he made the payment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request for escort to accompany survey of Miami Purchase
01/04/1792 Letter SignedLudlow informed Hodgdon that he made application to the Commandant of troops at Fort Washington, conformable to instructions from Secretary of Treasury, for an escort to accompany him while on survey …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request for Clothing
12/19/1792 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for delivery of overalls for Captain Kerr's Company stationed in North Carolina.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Reports of bad powder
05/12/1792 Autograph LetterSecretary Knox discusses the report of St. Clair's expedition with the Quartermaster, Samuel Hodgdon. Discusses reports of the bad quality of powder, claiming they are founded in prejudice.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Report from Fort Washington on Supplies, Indian Attacks, and Court Martial
07/15/1792 Letter SignedNobody has yet arrived to take charge of the stores. Business goes on as usual. Have furnished wagons for hauling hay from prairie to Fort Hamilton; will be a great augmentation. Little news; Indians …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Regarding inadequate compensation as clerk in Quarter Master office
08/24/1792 Autograph Letter SignedAsks about compensation as clerk in Quarter Master office, which Read believes was inadequate.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Regarding Balances Due and Present Quarter Master General's Account
10/12/1792 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledges receipt of letter enclosing money, which will release Craig from embarrassment. Discusses money being carried into the present Quarter Master General (O'Hara) account. Mentions Mr. Read's …
James Robertson Papers
Regarding Accounts and Payments
07/1792 Autograph Letter SignedMention William Knox, Mr. Colesworthy, and memorandum of two swords, which shall be attended to. Encloses a number of vouchers. Laments that present Quarter Master General refuses to advance money to …
James Robertson Papers
