Samuel Hodgdon
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Confusion Over Location of Reading
Corrects a mistake he made in a previous letter concerning clothing - his clerk had believed that Reading was a town in Massachusetts, when in fact it was Pennsylvania.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Condition of troops at Governor's Island
States that yesterday evening he visited the fortifications at Governor's Island, New York and observed that the troops there were in much want of shoes and woolen overalls. Complains about the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerns Respecting Yellow Fever, Etc.
Major Craig discusses private matters with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig mentions concerns regarding Yellow Fever in Philadelphia and notifies Hodgdon of his application for a military land warrant.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerns Respecting Harragan's Account
Wilkins warns that Hodgdon's account of bills drawn by Samuel Harragan differs considerably from the settlement that took place between him and Harragan. Harragan never was authorized by Wilkins to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerning the settlement of accounts
States that it is desirable to expedite the settlement of all accounts rendered to the office.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning military supplies and clothing
Acknowledges that he has received an invoice of arms and clothing, including seventeen knapsacks and canteens not inserted in the invoice. Notes that some of the clothing - particularly the shirts, …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning military stores and clothing
Requests to be supplied with every article of clothing, quarter masters, and military stores that can be delivered. Encloses a copy of Alexander Hamilton's letter on the subject of supplies.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning accounts and balances
Encloses the accounts of Mr. McLean; also mentions that he has debited Hodgdon's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning accounts and balances
On the subject of accounts and balances with the department.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning accounts and balances
Stevens has settled with Major Hume and received payment from MClary
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning accounts and balances
Basic correspondence concerning bills of exchange drawn on the Secretary of State. Also mentions aiding a distressed family.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Completing 100 Pairs of Pistols
McCormick wants Hodgdon to order Mr. Harris to send the pistols to be finished for the cavalry. He has completed the brass furnace and other necessary preparations for completing 100 pair of pistols …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Commissions Paid to Hodgdon
Lists the payments to Hodgdon for the following: For his Commission on Disbursements in the Quartermaster's Department as Agent to the Quartermaster General ; for his Commission on Drafts paid and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Commission for Purchasing Powder
Following a reference to a shipment of military stores to Governors Island, Stevens notes that the Secretary of the Treasury has ordered that he should be awarded a commission for purchasing ten stand …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Coats Furnished, Cash Needed
Writes that he has furnished Capt. Freeman's company with coats. Requests remittance as he is in need of cash.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Clothing, General Hamilton's Impending Arrival
Major Craig discusses clothing issues with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also mentions General Hamilton's impending arrival in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Wanted & On Hand at West Point
Enclosed is a return and statement of the clothing wanting and on hand for the four companies of Artillerists and Engineers under Ingersoll's command. There will be due part of the former and the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing to be Forwarded by way of New Orleans
Amidst a discussion of other shipping concerns, Miller notes that General Hamilton has directed that the clothes for the posts of Fort Adams, Fort McHenry and others on the Mississippi should go by …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Should be Forwarded Immediately
Jackson sent his returns for clothing wanted for for his battalion of Artillerists and Engineers to Ebenezer Stevens in New York. He urges Hodgdon to send the clothing immediately since some of his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Shipped, Thinking of Resigning
Major Craig discusses clothing issues with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also mentions that he is thinking of resigning from the service due to unresolved compensation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing request for troops in Portland
Commanding from Portland, Maine, Captain Stoddard asks what channel he must go through to submit an application for clothing: Hodgdon, the War Department, or General Hamilton. States that clothing …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Clothing Received, Ammunition Needed
Reports that the clothing issued to several companies has been successfully received. Mentions a request for ammunition by the 12th Regiment.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Clothing Forwarded to Captain Gibbs
At the request of Mr. Harris the following has been sent to Captain Gibbs at Bristol in hogshead No. 6: infantry private's coats and vests; sergeant's linen overalls; large buttons; and small buttons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Forwarded for John W. Connahy & John Glendinings' Wagons
Enclosed are invoices and receipts for clothing forwarded to Pittsburgh which then should be forwarded to their places of destination. Money would have been received sooner from Mr. Miller but for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
