Samuel Hodgdon
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I Cannot Apologize for These Extra Commissions
Murray asserts that the carte blanches she has been given forbids her from apologizing for the extra commissions she has been bestowed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)How Old Are the Public Horses?
Fleming asks Hodgdon if he recollects the ages of the three public horses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horseman's Tents Sent to Colonel Hall
The horseman's tents forwarded to Colonel Hall should not have been sent to Baltimore.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Gun carriages purchased for Portland fortifications
Encloses an abstract of nine gun carriages purchased by Lemuel Weeks - Agent of Fortifications at Portland, Maine - for the amount of which he will receive credit on the books of the office.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Greetings from France
Benjamin Hodgdon declares that he is unhealthy and if an accident should befall him, a sum of money will be sent to brother Samuel. He is sending indigo as well as handkerchiefs for him and their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Generals Hamilton and Wilkinson Have Arrived, Etc.
Miller has discovered that the check was mistakenly not enclosed and has written to the clerk at the bank to rectify that situation by post. Generals Hamilton and Wilkinson and the Adjutant General …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Return of Stores
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that a general return of stores was sent to the Secretary at War, along with other bits of news. Orders from the Quartermaster General stating that Craig can only …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Murray Has Given Me Permission to Occupy the Court House
Fisher observes that General Murray has given him permission ot occupy the courthouse as a rendezvous but he has had some difficulty convincing the local people to haul wood and straw.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General McPherson is Ready for the Two Expresses
General MacPherson is now ready for the two expresses who should attend him at his quarters. Will Colonel Stevens raise money on bills at New York.?
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Furnishing coats and vests to troops
Writes that the War Secretary asked him to procure suits for the artillerists in New York. Adds that General Hamilton has been asking him to furnish coats and vests wanted in states other than New …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Four Hogseads and One Bale of Clothing Received
Hodgdon's letter enclosing James Miller's letter has been received along with the four hogsheads and one bale of clothing to which he alludes and for which a receipt was given to the wagoner.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Military Stores to James Read
An engineer left two hogsheads of military stores and a chest of arms with a letter to Captain James Read of Easton, Pennsylvania. Captain Read and his men were posted to West Point, about 100 miles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)For the sake of ease and retirement
Swan relates business matters relating to his eventual retirement.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Fire at the Springfield Armory
Williams discusses the fire that occurred at the Springfield Armory, caused perhaps by a spark from the chimney.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Find the Missing Check
Enclosed is a check on the Bank of the United States for $1485.92. Another check--dated October 5th in Trenton--for the same sum is missing so Hodgdon is asked to notify Miller by post if that check …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Filling the Position of Clerk to Colonel Craig
Having heard that Colonel Craig is looking for a clerk to come to Pittsbugh, King declares that he is interested in the position. Though he wishes to leave Philadelphia with his family , he is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fencing Off the Public from the Water, Etc.
Parker notes that there have been no stores received at Carlisle since his last return and not many delivered. The troops need cartridges and other articles which he will draw soon. Thomas Duncan is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Experiment on a Type of Medicinal Plant
Doctor Brown asks to remain in Detroit so he can continue his experiments on some plants that the Indians claim have medicinal value.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Everything Important Regarding the Sherando Works
Brindley must go to Wilmington soon so he wants Hodgdon to commit to writing everything he wishes to communicate respecting the Sherando Works and forward them with a small bank note to meet his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate of the Expenses of the War Department
As he prepares his estimate of the expenses of the War Department for the ensuing year, Lewis requires the following from Hodgdon: an estimate of Hodgdon's salary as Superintendent of Military Stores; …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Establishing an Office for Registering Aliens
Condy argues that Clerks of the District Court are not qualified to enforce the rules of naturalization of aliens so a special office should be established for that purpose.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ensuring that Full Justice Is Done to the Public, Etc.
Amidst a lengthy discussion of the stores and arms at West Point, Fleming assures Hodgdon that he has done all in his power to minutely examine the military and quartermaster's stores that the various …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Engaging Additional Stores
Mr. Harris engaged the additional stores from Mr. West and will inform Hodgdon how much he is charging for rent. Miller engaged one from Thomas Allison to store the goods for six months at a rate of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
