Samuel Hodgdon
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Law for the Organization of the Army, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of supply and accounting matters, Craig wants Hodgdon to send him the law respecting the organization of the Army. Craig wants to know whether the law recognizes him as an officer …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Land Warrant for Joseph Johnston, Etc.
Lewis describes the process by which the land warrant for Joseph Johnston can be lawfully issued to him. He confirms that he and his family are healthy in Trenton but looks forward to the time when he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Land Warrant for an Enlisted Soldier, Etc.
Major Craig seeks Hodgdon's assistance in obtaining a land warrant for an enlisted soldier. Craig also mentions local elections.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Land grants
Transmits information on grants of land
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)John Rowley's Application for a Midshipman's Berth on One of the Frigates
Rowley requests that Hodgdon support his son's application to the Secretary of the Navy to be a midshipman aboard one of the frigates.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Iron for Upper Bands & Trigger Plates
Williams discusses the need for iron of various weights for upper bands and trigger plates.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invoice of Coats and Vests for Captain Irwin
Encloses invoice of coats and vests for Capt. Irwin's company of artillerists and engineers at Reading, Pennsylvania.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Investigating Delivery of Arms
Sands advises Hodgdon to write the store keeper at Albany to know by whose order he delivered arms and to whom.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Insurrection in Pennsylvania, Etc.
Amidst a request for files and other goods, Mackey notes that he has not heard a word of the insurrection in Pennsylvania. He hopes that a few of the ringleaders are treated according to the merits …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Instructions for Packing, Transporting, and Receiving Supplies
Henley has just received a much needed delivery, and sends Hodgdon some instructions for further loads. He would like notice in advance when shipments are coming. Reverend Bullen's travel to the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Inspection of Military Stores in Virginia
In 1791 Freeman was ordered by Secretary of War Knox to make an inspection of the ordnance and military stores of the United States in Virginia. The rent for the store in which the arms were deposited …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inspection of Clothing
Having nearly completed the inspection of the clothing contracted for by Mr. Billington, Mr. Francis wants Steele and Ewing to inspect that previously sent for by the United States. The compensation …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inquiry on the whereabouts of overdue articles shipped to Niagara
Rivardi acknowledges receipt of invoice of medicines. Although many boats have passed, he hears nothing yet of these articles. Has transmitted surplus of clothing. Discusses package lost, perhaps on …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Injury from Moths, Etc.
Enclosed is a statement of the public stores received since October 1797. Though there have been thirty different deliveries, Bray has made entries only in those cases where stores have been receipted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Annuities
Major Craig discusses Indian annuities with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indentures of Apprentice Lads, Etc.
By the day's mail Ames has enclosed to the Secretary of War the indentures of four apprentice lads. The fifth will be sent as soon as he obtains his letters of guardianship. He wants to know if any of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improving the Accounting System of the Navy Department
Mr. McDaniel is opening the storebooks for the Accountant's Office of the Navy Department. An acquaintance with the principles and an inspection of the form in which the War Department accounts are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improvements in Manufacturing Arms
The Secretary of War has asked Ames to prepare a statement of the price of arms manufactured at Springfield including possible improvements in the business. Ames suggests sending a small chest of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improvement in the Work of the Armory, Etc.
After reporting that the chest of arms has been forwarded to New York, Ames assesses the operation of the Springfield Armory. He sees improvement in that the work is better executed with more dispatch …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Impossible to Make Satisfactory Returns, Etc.
Anderson explains why he has not forwarded a return of business and expenditures for the year 1798. There are so many small parties sent in separate directions that he scarcely has an hour's leisure …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Have Been Willing to Die, Etc.
John Murray laments that he has stood by the dying beds of many who were called away. The truth is both B. and Murray are cowards. He was afraid to stay and Murray was afraid to run away. He thought …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
