Samuel Hodgdon
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Arms and Stores Claimed by the State of Maryland, Etc.
Despite his efforts, Bedinger has been unable to locate the arms and stores claimed by the State of Maryland. Without Major Langham's assistance he cannot differentiate between Maryland's articles and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms & Camp Equipage of General Chambers' Brigade
Upon the return of the Army in December 1794, Riddle received orders to take into his care the arms and camp equipage of General Chambers' Brigade. These articles were packed up and sent to Lancaster. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Apprehensions Not Ill-Founded Etc.
Wilkins finds that his apprehensions were not ill-founded regarding the disbursements made by Major Craig not being passed to his credit even though the bills drawn by Craig were charged to him. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Applying for Guns, Stores, and Ammunition
Angus encloses a letter for the Secretary of War and thanks Hodgdon for informing him how to apply for the guns, stores, and ammunition for his men and for the defense of his post. He stresses the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Application for Public Work
Mrs. Beates states that she is anxious to do everything in her power to support her little daughters but she feels her fate relative to the Army is still undetermined. She has asked Mr. Billington for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Annual Supply for the Chickasaw Nation of Indians
Enclosed is an order on the Storekeeper to deliver the annual supply to the Chickasaw Nation of Indians. It should be transported to Major Craig at Pittsburgh and forwarded to Fort Washington to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Andrew Robertson v. Alexander Power
Power solicits Hodgdon's advice regarding a law suit against him relative to the debt of Captain Thomas Wylie on the presumption that Power had received his commutation and land warrant in his role as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)An order for six muskets for the President's household
Requests a delivery of six muskets to the house of John Adams, to be done secretly and without attention.
James McHenry PapersAn Electioneering Scheme, Etc.
A mostly illegible letter that mentions an electioneering scheme that will point out someone's political character. It discusses someone who is violent and also refers to General Washington and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amount Received on Judgement Against John Duncan, Deceased
Van Rensselaer has received the judgment in Hodgdon's favor against John Duncan deceased. The money will be paid when Van Renssalaer arrives in Philadelphia. He will send a note if he encounters any …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amendments to Wilkinson's Request
Major Craig notifies Samuel Hodgdon of amendments to General Wilkinson's request for stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)All the Shot to the Navy Yard. Etc.
Enclosed are the orders of Mr. Francis to send all the shot to the Navy Yard. He told Godfrey and Mr. Larson to continue producing it until he told them to stop so they currently have more than twenty …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Affects of Disease on Sundry Locations, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of sundry supply matters, McLane says that he is pleased to hear that Hodgdon has been seen passing in apparent health through the streets of Philadelphia where so much disease and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advice on Name
Encloses invoice for goods for Lieutenant Leonard, Windsor, Vermont. Requested advice on the Lieutenants last "name" (referring to Windsor). Hopes is unsure if its his last name or if its the name …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Advances to Families of Ship's Carpenters
Major Craig requests that Samuel Hodgdon provide a statement of all advances made to the families of ship's carpenters so that final settlement can be made in a timely manner.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advances Made to Families of Shipbuilders, Etc.
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that a general return of stores has been transmitted to the Secretary at War. Craig acknowledges receipt of Hodgdon's advances made to families of shipbuilders.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advance to a Waggoner, Etc.
Major Craig requests that an advance provided to a waggoner be placed to his credit. Craig also requests an immediate supply of files and whip saws.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Additional Orders for Muskets
Follow up letter regarding an order for muskets place several days prior.
Eli Whitney Papers, Film:HM #219, #544Acknowledging Receipt of Hodgdon's Letters
In haste, Major Craig acknowledges receipt of Hodgdon's letters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts
Sending a return for the stores at Shepherdstown and accounts since January 1st. The whole money will be paid to Hodgdon. Also included is an estimate of money required for the next quarter. …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Account Settled for George and Robert Cochrain
Account Settled for George and Robert Cochrain for supplies furnished by them to detachment of troops commanded by Lieutenant Percy Smith Pope.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Account for Wine and Brandy
Account of bordeaux, brandy, and claret with B. Rhodes, J. Harris & Co. Drawn up by Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accepting the Enclosed Bills
Hodgdon is asked to accept the enclosed bills for $1500 and returning them by the bearer along with a check for the enclosed acceptance of $500 due immediately.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accept and Return Draft
Forwards an enclosed letter and requests return receipt. Requested money as well.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)A Warrant in Your Favor for $3,200
The Secretary of War has issued Warrant No. 3254 in Hodgdon's favor for $3,200 which is enclosed in a check on the Bank of the United States for which a receipt should be forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
