Samuel Hodgdon
3612 documents

Repairs of Small Arms at West Point, Etc.
06/25/1799 Autograph Letter SignedCranch provides a detailed discussion of supplies and repairs at West Point. He apologizes for not writing sooner but he has been afflicted by a long and dangerous illness.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Remittances; Clothing Issued Captain Freeman
10/22/1799 LetterbookStevens thanks Hodgdon for a timely transmission of funds. He notes that he has supplied Captain Freeman with shirts, cockades, and eagles. He encloses Lawrence Huron's acceptance of a draft.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Remember Me if There is Any Vacancy
11/26/1799 Autograph Signed DraftClarkson wants to be remembered by Hodgdon in case a vacancy occurs for a clerk's or any other position in his office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Relinquishing His Share of the Wharfage, Etc.
04/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedApparently Mr. Downing has agreed to relinquish his share of the wharfage agreeable to his promise. That being the case, Ashbridge's account should be adjusted accordingly and forwarded to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Regarding clothing and uniforms
11/29/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWrites that a major of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists wrote General Hamilton that his men were "almost naked" and that they needed clothing forwarded to them. Writes that there are a considerable …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) 
Recommendation of William Adams
03/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWilliam Adams is a gun stock maker who has arrived from Ireland and has been employed for six months as a carpenter. Since he appears to be a very industrious and deserving young man. Williams …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Recommendation of Ezekial King
05/15/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEllis and Betterton certify that they have known Ezekial King for many years and consider him fully qualifed to fill the vacancy in Major Craig's office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Recommendation for lieutenant of the Marines
07/12/1799 LetterbookStates that this letter will be handed to him by John Coates (?), former resident of Antigua, and resident of New York for the last seven years. He served in a Navy Yard in London and now desired to …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Received Articles of Clothing
01/22/1799 Autograph Letter SignedIrvine acknowledges receipt by Henry Irvin of the articles of clothing agreeable to the invoice and in good order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Receipt of Two Bales of Clothing
01/16/1799 Letter SignedBoote acknowledges receipt of two bales of clothing that arrived ready to be issued.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Receipt of Hodgdon's Communication
12/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedYoung acknowledges receipt of Hodgdon's very kind communication which puts him even more deeply in Hodgdon's debt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Receipt of goods for Captain W. Littlefield
08/13/1799 Document SignedMelancton Smith received 2 hogsheads and a bale of clothing for Captain Littlefield. Has forwarded to New Port Rhode Island for the safe delivery of which he has receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Receipt of clothing for the troops in Detroit
02/08/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedWrites from Detroit that he has received the clothing requested, including vests and woolen overalls. Adds that he hopes the troops will receive such supplies in a more timely manner in the future.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Receipt of a Box of Medicine, Etc.
01/01/1799 Letter SignedKalteisen acknowledges receipt of Hodgdon's letter and also a box of medicine by Captain Garman. Enclosed are the returns for November and Decembe 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Receipt for Small Arms Imported on the Ship "Connecticut"
05/21/1799 DocumentJones asks Hodgdon to transmit to the office of the Secretary of the Treasury a receipt for the 127 cases of small arms imported in the ship "Connecticut" from London. This will allow the auditor to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Receipt for shoes delivered by Caleb Swan Paymaster General
08/23/1799 Letter SignedFrom Simmons to Hodgdon indicating that Caleb Swan paymaster general has received a credit on the books for the purchase of shoes for delivery to men of Captain Edward Miller. Includes a list of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Receipt for shipment of clothing, arms, and military stores
03/07/1799 Document SignedReceipt for shipment of clothing, arms, and military stores shipped for Fort McHenry on board the Schooner Sally; came safe to hand and articles correspond with invoice, but quantity falls short of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Receipt for Arms, Clothing, & Equipage
03/20/1799 Letter SignedRead confirms receipt of the clothing, equipage, and arms he received in two hogsheads and one chest in February at West Point. Everything agrees with the invoice except for the absence of one pair of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
RE Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
10/17/1799 Draft LetterRoutine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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RE Army, Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
04/15/1799 Autograph DraftRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay.
11/09/1799 Draft LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay.
11/02/1799 Draft LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
11/18/1799 Draft LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
10/30/1799 Draft LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
10/26/1799 Draft LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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