Samuel Hodgdon
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Shipment of Brass Field Pieces
08/18/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentConfirmation that two brass field pieces six pounders will be transported on the ship "South Carolina" now lying in Charleston harbor. They are to be delivered to Samuel Hodgdon at Philadelphia who …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settling with Mr. Fisher
09/27/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMr. Fisher is going out under the direction of Captain Vance. Wilkins wants to know whether Fisher should settle with Hodgdon for his disbursements previous to this period or with Wilkins. If Hodgdon …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settling the Account of Solomon Van Rensselaer
04/27/1799 Autograph Letter SignedVan Rensselaer has drawn on William Simmons for the money due him but his account with Hodgdon remains unsettled due probably to his receipts not yet being lodged in Hodgdon's office. He asks Hodgdon …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settling My Accounts
10/26/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWilkins has written to James Miller to make a settlement of his cash accounts with Hodgdon through December 1798 and includes his remarks. Nothing further is necessary except for Hodgdon to render his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settlement of the Commissary Account
08/16/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses settlement of the commissary accounts and the distribution of provisions with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Serious Shortage of Clothing
02/08/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig makes Samuel Hodgdon aware of the serious shortage of clothing on hand for the troops.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Send My Company's Arms by the Burlington Stage Boat
04/29/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMcIlvaine of the Burlington Volunteers asks that the arms to be provided to his company be sent by Capt. Myers' stage boat as quickly as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Securing the Appointment for Dr. Buchanan
11/02/1799 Autograph Letter SignedDr. Buchanan is going to Philadelphia to solicit an appointment as a surgeon in the Army or Navy. His friends have a vey high opinion of his talents. He is the son of an old citizen of New York and he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Scarcity of Water at Our Mills, Etc.
08/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedBecause of the scarcity of water at their mills, McCormich & Co. are disappointed because they are not producing the number of barrels required by their contract. They ask Hodgdon to order Mr. Harris …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Scarcely Any Clothing On Hand
09/01/1799 Letter SignedIn addition to enclosing his returns for July and August, Kalteisen warns that he has scarcely any clothing on hand. The overalls which appear to be on hand were sent to Captain Heyer and have not …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Rolled Iron for the Use of the Armory
05/05/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams lists the quantity and tonnage of rolled iron he will require for sundry purposes at the Springfield Armory. He emphasizes the pressing need for iron at this factory and urges Hodgdon to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Rolled Iron for the Salt Pan
07/24/1799 Autograph Letter SignedFoxall has discovered that the rolled iron for Hodgdon's salt pan can only be obtained from a forge. To be reduced to the correct size, it will have to be sent to a Rolling Mill which will take …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Rolled Iron for Sundry Uses
09/30/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMr. Ames has asked Williams to supply the factory with 4500 pounds of rolled iron for side, tumbler, and screw pins for upper bands and land springs. He has produced samples of several sizes wanted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Right to Vote in the Ensuing Election
10/01/1799 Letter SignedStephen Merrill states that he was born in the United States of federal parents who were, from his infancy, for independence. He has never been out of the U.S. or away from the east coast and he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Returns of Military & Quartermaster's Stores
01/13/1799 Autograph Letter Signed"I now enclose your returns of military and Quartermaster's stores issued at this garrison from the 1st of November 1798 to the 1st instant."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Returns of clothing and quarter master stores
10/31/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses two returns of clothing and quarter master stores wanted for the 15th Regiment of Infantry. States that there are considerable deficiencies of shirts and woolen overalls, a problem as the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) 
Returns from the Post at Pittsburgh
01/03/1799 Letter SignedCraig soon expects to transmit a return for the period through 1798 but those of the Commissary Department he is particularly anxious to settle. So far he has not been able to obtain the vouchers for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return to Philadelphia After Working at Leiper's Mills
09/03/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon wants Town in Philadelphia but he has been doing work at Thomas Leiper's mills. He will return to Philadelphia soon if Hodgdon will notify him of his wishes by post to Chester.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of stores wanted for Lieutenant Leonard
06/29/1799 LetterbookEnclosed a return of stores wanted for a detachment under the command of Lieutenant Leonard.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Return of stores to be shipped to New Orleans
10/23/1799 LetterbookWrites that he will be unable to formulate a return of stores to be shipped to New Orleans in the timely manner that Hodgdon requests.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Return of Public Stores
06/04/1799 LetterbookEncloses a return of public stores that may be wanted for the department, including tents, kettles, knapsacks, canteens, cartridge boxes, etc. Reminds Hodgdon that when two companies are deployed to …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Return of Military & Quartermaster's Stores
04/12/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the return of military and Quartermaster's stores issued at West Point during the first quarter of 1799, accompanied by Captain Ingersoll's orders.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of clothing wanted for West Point
06/08/1799 LetterbookEncloses a return of clothing wanted for two companies at West Point.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Return of Clothing wanted for the Company under my command now marching to Harper's Ferry Virginia
10/25/1799 Autograph Document SignedList of uniforms needed by troops going to Harper's Ferry with note from N. Freeman and S. Hodgdon regarding the delivery of articles listed.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Return of clothing wanted for infantry
10/23/1799 LetterbookEncloses a return of clothing wanted for a regiment of infantry, according to General Hamilton's request. Asks that the articles be forwarded before the winter sets in. States that he can handle the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
