Samuel Hodgdon
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On Disposal of Clothing, Vouchers, Abstracts
Received instructions on disposal of clothing. Sent a number of vouchers for disbursement, together with abstract. Asks that they be examined and returned after correcting any errors.
James Robertson PapersNotification of Delivery
Box containing stationary and books to be delivered for Caleb Swan.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)No Stores or Baggage!
Hamill expresses his disappointment at not receiving the stores and baggage that he had written for. When he left Fort Washington Hodgdon knew perfectly well that he had no horses assigned to him for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Rum for Indians
Hodgdon has been directed not to ship the rum ordered for St. Marys for the use of the Indian Department. Mr. Seagrove, the superintendent, will be supplied with that article in Savannah in Georgia. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)New Quartermaster
Letter to the Commissary of Military Stores. Harris notes that he heard Hodgdon had a disagreeable passage. Harris believes Hodgdon has been treated ill, presumably referring to Hodgdon's role as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Owed A. Scott and Co.
Inquiry on purchase of 200 horses made allegedly under the direction of Hodgdon.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Money for Services
Extract of letter from Sec of Treasury to Sec of War discussed, O'Hara believed Hodgdon should receive monetary compensation for his services.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Military supplies
Jacob Boone confirms that he sent Samuel Hodgdon - Quartermaster - 100 bags and one keg of shrub for General Wilkinson via Amos Seemer, a contractor, in March.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Marschalk's Resignation
Having received and accepted an appointment as an ensign in a company of infantry, Marschalk resigns as Conductor of Military Stores. He expresses the high sense he entertains of the many instances …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter to the Commissary of Military Stores
Largely illegible letter from General Wilkinson to the Commissary of Military Stores. Mentions orders of iron.
Edward E. Ayer CollectionLetter from Wilkinson to Hodgdon
Report from General James Wilkinson to Samuel Hodgdon.
Edward E. Ayer CollectionLetter from Samuel Colesworthy to Samuel Hodgdon
Colesworthy reports arriving at his native Boston. He finds his connections and friends in good health. He wishes joy at the arrival of Captain Hodgdon in Philadelphia. Mentions that a poor woman …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Robert Barr, Lexington Kentucky to Samuel Hodgdon requesting assistance for Barr's brother James
Barr writes to Hodgdon requesting his assistance in obtaining payment for the unfortunate adventure of the overalls. Barr was at Philadelphia, but it was the close of the session and the Secretary …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Quartermaster General James O'Hara to Samuel Hodgdon
From General Wayne's Headquarters, Legionville, near Pittsburg, O'Hara is writing to his predecessor as Quartermaster General. O'Hara acknowledges receipt of letters and ten thousand dollars on …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Keeper of Military Stores
The business of the Department still remains with John Harris, Keeper of Military Stores. No one has come forward to relieve and take charge of stores. Quartermaster General James O'Hara's boats have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from John Smith to Samuel Hodgdon on arrival of new Quartermaster General, shipment of corn, and inquiry regarding tract of land near fork of Little Miami River
Smith expresses pleasure at hearing from Mr Harris that Hodgdon has arrived safely at Pittsburg. Hodgdon's successor as Quartermaster General of the Army (though not without many fears) has yet to …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from John Harris, Fort Washington, to Samuel Hodgdon on Indian attacks and expression for support for Hodgdon against slanderous attacks
Notes that he heard through General Putnam of Hodgdon's safe arrival at Marrietta. Cavalry arrived from Kentucky; General Wilkinson accompanied them to Fort Jefferson. Savages attacked a party. Some …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from John Harris at Fort Washington to Samuel Hodgdon Commissary of Military Stores on accounts of clothing, hospital stores, Indian goods
Harris reports that he wrote Hodgdon by General Putnam and forwarded accounts of clothing, hospital stores, and Indian goods, addressed to Major Craig at Pittsburgh. Forwarded accounts of Quarter …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from James O'Hara to Samuel Hodgdon on shipment from Brotherington, financial matters, winter quarters, enemy activity
O'Hara reports that the barrel by Mr. Brotherington arrived agreeable to invoice. Discusses financial and accounting matters. Troops comfortable in winter quarters and well supplied with forage and …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from James Morrow to Samuel Hodgdon on provisions and pay
Morrow laments the lack of pay and provisions. Says he was informed that Captain O'Hara was to provide pay.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Lack of Money
Money owed workmen, uneasy situation due to lack of funds to pay for labor. Requests money.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Knox solicits the application of Hodgdon for newly created position
Letter, alludes to problems identified from St. Clair's campaign; discusses commissary general of military stores.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Keeping the Horses Well
Smith announces that he has purchased the blades of five acres which when added to what he has at home will, with corn, keep Hodgdon's horses well. The stable will be satisfactory for the prime horses …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
