Samuel Hodgdon
3612 documents

Dispositon Amongst the Indians, Etc.
01/25/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWriting in his own code, Sargent comments on a disposition among the Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Disposition of Troops West of the Appalachians, Etc.
12/14/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards General Wilkinson's request for troops' clothing along with a disposition of troops west of the Appalachians to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Dismissal of Ship Carpenters, Etc.
10/01/1798 Letter SignedAmidst a discussion of the settlement of the accounts of John Lafbury [?], William Turner, and Henry Turner, Craig notes that all of the Philadelphia ship carpenters have been dismissed except James …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Dismissal of Ship Carpenters, Etc.
10/01/1798 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedAmidst a discussion of the settlement of the accounts of John Lafbury [?], William Turner, and Henry Turner, Craig notes that all of the Philadelphia ship carpenters have been dismissed except James …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Discussion of Supposed Deficiency Discovered in Quartermaster Stores
01/21/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses power of attorney and a recent bill drawn by Capt. Harrison for $800 in favor of Col. Sargent; admits confusion over a supposed deficiency of articles unaccounted for in the quartermaster …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Discussion of Expenditures, Power of Attorney, & Recent Bills Drawn
01/19/1798 LetterbookDiscusses expenditure of monies & power of attorney. Refers to instructions for obtaining cash for vouchers. Lists recent bills drawn.
John Wilkins Letterbook
Dimensions of Weight of Iron Four-Pounders
05/18/1798 Autograph Letter SignedFleming discusses the weight of the ship and garrison iron four-pounders which will be ready to transport on the sloop the following day,.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Difficulty Sending the Twelve-Pound Shot to the City
06/20/1798 Letter SignedColeman has tried to procure teams to haul the twelve-pound shot to the city but the farmers are so busy at this season of the year that they will not haul them until after the harvest unless paid an …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Deter Bad People from Plunder
09/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThey have heard that Hodgdon stayed in Philadelphia rather than removing to Trenton. They hope that staying in town will not subject him to the fatal fever and that he and others will be favored with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Details Surrounding Musket Manufacture Contract
08/20/1798 Letter SignedLetter, discusses contract for manufacture of muskets. Directs issue of 3,000 musket stocks to Robert McCormick, arms contractor. Asks that the two best of the finished muskets, being made on the …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Descrepancy in Billing
08/19/1798 Letter SignedDiscusses differences and deficiencies in his account. Houdin apologies for the problems.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Depositing boxes of musketball cartridges
11/20/1798 LetterbookReporting a deposit of twenty-four boxes containing over 30,000 musket-ball cartridges.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Deposit Enclosed Money
09/18/1798 LetterbookRequests Hodgdon deposit enclosed money to the credit of Montgomery in the United States Bank. Montgomery wishes Hodgdon good health.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Demand for Goods, Indians to be Present at Treaty
07/04/1798 Letter SignedMentions receipt of goods and that three to four thousand Indians will attend the treaty.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Delivery of Indian Goods and Other Articles, Etc.
03/02/1798 Letter SignedAmong a number of supply matters, Craig notes that James Hamilton has arrived with one wagon in which he delivered Indian goods and a few other articles. Craig has settled with him on the cost of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Delivering a Letter to Richard Peters
07/09/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of the Navy has a letter to be delivered to Richard Peters who lives on the other side of Schuykill. Hodgdon is to provide a man and horse for that purpose as soon as it is convenient.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Deliver LaCroyable's Medicine Chest, Etc.
08/28/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe bearer should be given an order to Mr. Bass to deliver LaCroyable's medicine chest. If there is shot to spare of the kind mentioned in Mr. Francis's note, that should be included in the order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Delay in Transporting Stores to Natchez
10/12/1798 Letter SignedThough General Wilkinson had transmitted to Craig a requisition for a large quantity of stores to be transported to Natchez, the Quartermaster General has ordered a suspension of that business. Many …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Deficiency of Musket Cartridges, Etc.
10/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAmidst a discussion of returns and accounts, Bryant notes that there has been a deficiency of musket cartridges due to damage and the fact that some were taken by the militia during the time of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Deficiencies of Clothing on the Mississippi
12/07/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the deficiencies of clothing that exist for the supply of the troops on the Mississippi.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Danger Risked by Remaining in Town, Etc.
10/24/1798 Autograph Letter SignedKepple is glad to have heard from Mr. Henry that Hodgdon has continued in good health despite the danger he risked by remaining in town.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
10/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that General Wilkinson's request for stores has been cancelled.
Isaac Craig Papers
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
09/27/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon to assist Jacob Death as maybe necessary.
Isaac Craig Papers
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
09/15/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses a request for supplies made by General Wilkinson and informs Hodgdon of drafts made against his account.
Isaac Craig Papers
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
08/10/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses the clothing of the 1st Regiment and Turner's recruits with Samuel Hodgdon.
Isaac Craig Papers
