Samuel Hodgdon
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Certification of Military Service
Encloses a certificate that testifies to the service of Jonathan Phillips as a Lieutenant in the Corps of Artificers during the Revolutionary War, at which time he served with "faithfulness and …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Carriage of Green Stuff that is Unfit for Use, Etc.
Among a number of matters related to cannon, Fleming complains that the carriage ordered by Colonel Rochefontaine for the elegant iron 12-pounder, and made of green stuff cut on public land, is not …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannons & Carriage to be Shipped on the First Vessel
Enclosed is a return of the cannons and carriage to be shipped on board the first vessel that is suitable to take them. Since they are not yet on board, it is not possible to forward the receipts …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon Requirements
Cited in Hodgdon to Fleming, 05/14/1798. There are no ship carriages for the ten four-pounder iron guns. The four twelve-pounders will be sent in the first available vessel but there are no carriages …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon Cannot Be Sent Until the Sickness Is Over
Anderson is pleased that Hodgdon is well although the risk he is taking is too great. Nothing has been with the Phillips affair so Hodgdon should pursue it. The cannon will be sent down as soon as the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon Are Received & Indian Goods Sent Forward
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that cannons are received and indian goods are to be immediately sent forward. Craig also asks how various qualities of gun powder can be determined without opening …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Caldwell and Wilson Have Not Been Paid Off, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of sundry accounting and supply matters, Kirkpatrick observes that two assistant commissaries, James Caldwell and James Nelson, have not been paid off and suggests the method for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Business Being Much Deranged by the Fever, Etc.
Acheson has enclosed to Peter W. Gallaudent & Co. William H. Harrison's draft on Hodgdon for $500 in favor of Jesse and A. Hunt which has been endorsed by them to Acheson and by him to Peter W. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Buchanan's Misconduct
Hopes advises Hodgdon to guard against Buchanan's potential misconduct.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Brandy, Spikes, Howitzers, Anchors, Etc.
In Gibbs' return book is entered three casks of brandy, 434 gallons of which is correct. There is an error, however, due probably to the faintness of the lines in the ledger. The spikes are entered in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Box of Books Sent and Loss of Garden Seed
Mrs. Murray sent a letter with Mr. Thatcher advising Hodgdon that she had shipped a box of books to him on board the schooner "Sally" (John Day, Master). Her brother regrets the loss of the garden …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Box for My Brother
Murray asks for Hodgdon's assistance in ensuring that a box addressed to her brother arrives safely at its destination in Cincinnati.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Books to be Purchased for Mrs. Nevill and Mrs. Craig, Etc.
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of drafts made against his account. Craig also requests books to be purchased on behalf of Mrs. Nevill and Mrs. Craig.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Books to be Procured for the Wives, Etc.
Major Craig discusses the return of Yellow Fever to Philadelphia, books to be procured for the wives, and drafts made on Hodgdon's account.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bills Drawn on Hodgdon for a Total of $2000
Wilkins has drawn bills No. 75 - No. 81 for a total of two thousand dollars.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bills Drawn in Favor of Wilkins and Harrison
Bills No. 151 through 154, for a total of three thousand dollars, have been drawn on Hodgdon in favor of Charles Wilkins and William H. Harrison.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bills Drawn for the Posts at Detroit and Michilimackinac
Bills No.118 through 130 have been drawn on Hodgdon, for a total of $9000, to raise money to send to Detroit and Michilimackinac for building a vessel at the former and repairing the garrison at the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bills Drawn for Sargent, Cunningham, & Coffin
Wilkins has been advised by Mr. Ernest of the bill mentioned in Hodgdon's letter. Harrison has been charged with the bill in favor of Colonel Sargent. Bills have also been drawn for John Cunningham …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bills Drawn for $1400
The following bills have been drawn on Hodgdon: No. 101 in favor of Henry & Boggs for $800; No. 102 in favor of Beckham & Reese for $400; No. 103 in favor of George Stevenson for $200.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Billious Fever in Chester
Amidst a discussion of accounting and supply matters, Harris addresses his concern regarding the effects of disease in Chester.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Bill of Exchange in Favor of William Carlisle & Co.
Bill of Exchange No. 74 has been drawn for five hundred dollars in favor of William Carlisle & Co.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Exchange in Favor of Oliver Olney
Wilkins has drawn on Hodgdon bill of exchange No. 83 in favor of Oliver Olney for twelve hundred dollars.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Exchange in favor of James O'Hara
Bill of Exchange No. 95 for $792.85 in favor of James O'Hara has been drawn on Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Exchange in Favor of James & William Miller
Bill of Exchange No. 91 has been drawn on Hodgdon for one thousand dollars in favor of James and William Miller.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Exchange in Favor of David Wallace
Wilkins has drawn on Hodgdon bill of exchange No. 82 for three hundred dollars in favor of David Wallace.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
