Samuel Hodgdon
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Public Stores Passed to John Mackey
The public stores at Shepherds Town have been passed to John Mackey in compliance with Hodgdon's order. Major Langham is expected shortly. In his absence, Morrow has advanced some money on the public …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Claim of the Channel on the Spring
The deed is not currently recorded in this county so it would be proper to have it forwarded for that purpose. Both Colonel Postletwait and Colonel Alexander believe that a survey is needed to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Provision Made for Shipping Articles to Me
Enclosed is an open letter to Mr. Harris. If Harris is not in Philadelphia, Hodgdon should arrange for the listed articles to be shipped to Eaton. Otherwise, the letter should be sealed and forwarded …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring Workers for the Canal, Etc.
Mackey complains that there is such a habitual laziness of the poor in the county that it is difficult to procure workers for the canal. Nevertheless, one third of the canal has been dug.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring a Large Iron Press of Suitable Construction
Ames observes that a large iron press of suitable construction would be useful in punching locks and mounting and patterns might be cut with less trouble. Since it is very difficult to obtain good …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring a Further Supply of Water
He needs another water supply to accommodate the engine in case of fire, it might be necessary to dig another well and sink two large cisterns.Hodgdon's approval and directions are required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Processing Claims
Currently busy settling accounts with Quartermaster Gen. before he departs for Philadelphia, Craig will attend to Hodgdon's requests once business is complete. Medicine, hospital stores, and clothing …
James Robertson PapersPrices of Musket Mounting
Nicholson sends a list of the prices of Charlesville musket mounting. Prices of the brass mounting for British muskets are similar.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preventing Incendiaries from Blowing Up the Magazine
Fleming discusses the precautions he has undertaken to protect the magazine at West Point from blowing up due to incendiaries.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pressing Call for Musket Stocks
The Superintendent of the Armory has a pressing need for musket stocks. Williams is worried that the workers will stand idle for want of these articles if they are not forwarded immediately. In their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preservation of Supplies, Board for McHarris
McHarris and two clerks to receive rooms for five dollars. Status of supplies recounted.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Preparing to Transport the 3rd Regiment
Miller wants Hodgdon to forward him the orders that Mr. Harris sent him respecting the preparations for the 3rd Regiment to be transported to Mr. Crafts of Charlestown, South Carolina and to Griffith …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preferring a Commission Rather Than a Salary
Stevens advises Hodgdon that of the three mehods of compensation--salary, commission per centum, or commission per disbursement--he prefers a commission for buying and superintending all military …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of Attorney to James Miller, Etc.
The Power of Attorney has been given to James Miller and should be deposited at the War Office on April 18th. Any money that Miller wants prior to that time should be paid to him. All the bills drawn …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Potomac Upper Level is Marked
Mackey notes that the upper level of the Potomac River is now marked and preliminary steps for digging have already begun with over one hundred men employed in that effort.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Political Views of the Local People
Major Craig discusses the political views of the local people with Samuel Hodgdon. Notes that a shipment of money is on its way from Presquisle.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Personal and Business Matters
Stevens' sister-in-law has appealed to him to purchase her house and mortgage, and he asks Hodgdon to stand as executor of the business. Other business matters discussed.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Payment to Fort Pitt's Armorers
Major Craig discusses the Secretary at War's refusal to approve payment to Fort Pitt's armorers with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment of Asa Freeman, contractor
Payment of Asa Freeman, contractor for Delaware for blankets and tin pans furnished Captain Samuel White.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Paying Mr. Annelly
Mr. Annelly has been absent from Harpers Ferry during March so, according to the Secretary's instructions, he cannot be paid even though he asserts that he was employed doing public duty. Therefore, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay the Balance Due Me
Williams asks Hodgdon to pay the bearer General B. Smith the balance due Williams from Hodgdon's office which should be paid to him or order, on application,.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Pay & Accounting Issues
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting issues with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Patterns Stolen by Aron Brodie Who Is Now Being Carried to Prison
Ames discusses the theft of arms from the factory and their recovery in the chest of Aron Brodie along with other articles taken from the works. Brodie is be escorted to prison by an officer and will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Passing the Galley Through the Rapids, Etc.
The master builder of the galley completed in Pittsburgh has been paid agreeable to the contract. It should be impressed on the Secretary of War the propriety of taking advantage of the current season …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
