Samuel Hodgdon
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A Warrant for the Military Land
A bill of sale is in the files for Captain Wylie. Hodgdon is asked to get a warrant for the military land made out to Alexander Power, the assignee of Thomas Wylie. The warrant is of no use to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Thousand Gunstocks and More Iron
Ames reports that he needs a thousand gunstocks but they should be inspected prior to being shipped. He already has a number of stocks that are knotty and so shakey that they are spoiled for use. Part …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Shortage of Vests, Knapsacks, & Canteens
Gibson complains of a shortage of vests, knapsacks, and canteens which are essential if his recruits are ordered to march.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Replacement for Mr. Bates, Etc.
Among other accounting and supply matters, Craig notes that the position of Assistant Quartermaster at the post at Natchez has been given to Mr. Bates who therefore will be leaving Pittsburgh soon. A …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Present of $500 if the Business Is Settled Favorably
Enclosed are the vouchers respecting Powers' claims. He knows that Hodgdon is best acquainted with his business and for his attention and introduction to friends and members of Congress at New York, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Loan of Three or Four Hundred Dollars
Bayer requests a loan of three or four hundred dollars to make up for the business that has been lost due to his wife's affliction with the prevailing disorder.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Copy of the Laws of Congress, Etc.
Major Craig requests a copy of the laws of Congress under President Adams from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also informs Hodgdon of a local town having collected 500 dollars for relief of Philadelphians …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Commission in the Army
Mills has offered himself to the President and the Secretary of War for a commission in the Army. He asks Hodgdon to attest to his character and provide whatever recommendation he thinks Mills …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Check to Pay for the Two Orders
Clifford is relieved that Hodgdon and his family are feeling well during the present calamity. He requests a check to make the large payment for the two orders made earlier.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Check is Needed Immediately
Enclosed are two endorsed orders for $500 each. Hodgdon is asked to send a check to Clifford for one thousand dollars as soon as it is convenient. Clifford has a payment to make soon for which he is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Change of Air, Etc.
Much of the letter is illegible but Sargent advises that his heatlh is only tolerable and that his physician and friends have recommended a change of air. He asks Hodgdon to conceal his indisposition …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Bill in Favor of Francis Johnson
Enclosed for Hodgdon's acceptance is a bill in favor of Francis Johnson and endorsed by him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Bill Drawn for Nathan Jones, Etc.
Wilkins has drawn on Hodgdon two bills, one of which is No. 47 in favor of Nathan Jones.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Badly Damaged Case of Liquor
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that a waggoner, Hamilton, has delivered a badly damaged case of liquor. The price of this item is to be deducted from Hamilton's pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)18 Bills Drawn in Favor of Francis Jones
Bills No. 131 through No. 148, for a total of $10,000, have been drawn on Hodgdon in favor of Francis Jones.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$5000 Drawn by Captain Harrison
Captain William Harrison, the Quartermaster at Fort Washington, has drawn on Hodgdon seven bills--for a total of $5000--to furnish his department with money during General Wilkinson's descent down the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$500 Drawn in Favor of Thomas Johns
Enclosed is a draft for $500 in favor of Thomas Johns which Hodgdon is asked to accept and return by post.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$450 Drawn in Favor of Francis Jones
Bill No. 99 for $250 and Bill No. 100 for $200 have been drawn on Hodgdon in favor of Francis Jones.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$3200 to Johm Wilkins
Since Hodgdon keeps exact copies of all warrants drawn in his favor, Brook sends one for $3200 paid by the Treasurer to Samuel Hodgdon for John Wilkins, Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$3000 Drawn in Favor of Jeremiah & Abijah Hunt
Bill of exchange No. 86 for three thousand dollars in favor of Jeremiah and Abijah Hunt has been drawn on Hodgdon
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
