Samuel Hodgdon
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Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
11/26/1799 Draft LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
11/19/1799 Draft LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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Apprehension Respecting Indian Hostilities
08/30/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig makes Samuel Hodgdon aware of popular apprehension regarding Indian hostilities. Craig hopes the distribution of the Indian annuity will serve to pacify the Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Applying for Another Line of Honest Business
12/20/1799 Autograph Letter Signedde Kraffs asks for Hodgdon's recommendation for a position in a business in one or another honest branch. He has had extensive employment in surveying and drawing until the unhappy time when the fever …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Annuities and goods for the Six Nations
02/07/1799 LetterbookNotes that Israel Chapin - Deputy Agent of the Six Nations - has received a credit of $1650, the amount of goods received in part of the annuity granted to the Indians.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Annelly's Pay During the Month of March
12/09/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMr. 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)
Alterations at Posts to be Submitted with Returns, Etc.
12/12/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon has directed that when alterations are made at any of the posts, the documents associated with them should accompany the returns. Wilkins points out that when transfers are made from one post …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Alarm at the Conduct of the Indians
08/24/1799 Letter SignedCraig discusses his returns and notes his awareness of the fever in Philadelphia. Colonel Hamtramck is on his way to Pittsburgh and will stay through the winter. He has been informed by Governor St. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Agricultural Arrangements Must Give Way to National Affairs
04/19/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMackey asks Hodgdon to use his influence with the Secretary of War to get him to insist on Mr. Brindley's compliance with the order that his agricultural arrangements must give way to national …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Advantageous Placement of John Perkins, Etc.
04/03/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAmidst a discussion of other matters, Mackey observes that Mr. Perkins, with a solicitude peculiar to all parents, wants to ensure the future independence and happiness of his son John. He wants John …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Advance for Families in Philadelphia, Etc.
05/05/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAmidst a discussion of a number of accounting matters, Ernest surmises that of the $180 advanced by Hodgdon to Bradshaw and Cook, $108 is intended for their families in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Adjusting to the Death of Mr. Laesch.
07/25/1799 Autograph Letter SignedThe death of Mr. Laesch has put affairs at Morris Town in such a state that a delay in the report to Hodgdon will be necessary. Indeed , Ford's necessary absence to attend the Commissioners will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Accounts of Normand Smith for Sadlery
06/27/1799 Letterbook CopySadlery delivered of Normand Smith of Hartford Connecticut to John Harris of Philadelphia.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
Accounts of Articles Furnished by William Colfax to Garrisons at Fort Jay and West Point
09/26/1799 Letterbook CopyAccounts of Articles Furnished by William Colfax to Garrisons at Fort Jay and West Point and to 12th Infantry Regiment at East Chester under command of Colonel Smith.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
Accounts and Ranking System
04/05/1799 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that E. Turner wished to forward money to his brother William Turner of Boston. Craig requested that Hodgdon allow Turner to draw against him and place amount against his account. …
James Robertson Papers
Account of Work Done in the Factory in 1799
12/17/1799 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Lyman has informed Williams that Hodgdon will receive and transmit the money for Williams' department in the future. Enclosed is a Power of Attorney appointing Hodgon as his agent. Williams …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of the State of Clothing for 1799
06/22/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is an exact account of the state of the clothing for the current year excluding what is made in other places. No pains will be spared to complete the work undertaken.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account for Simeon Smith for the Manufacture of Horse Equipment
06/27/1799 Letterbook CopyAccount for Simeon Smith for the manufacture of horse equipment.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
Account for John King for the 11th Infantry Regiment
09/12/1799 Letterbook CopyStatement of articles furnished 11th Infantry Regiment at Elizabeth Town New Jersey upon order Colonel Ogden by John King contractor.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
Acceptance of Peters' Draft
09/13/1799 Autograph Letter SignedNot knowing Hodgdon's determination respecting Huron's acceptance of Peters' draft on him in favor of Ebenezer Stevens, Huron offers to pay it down to Hodgdon as far as $2000 with the balance either …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Abstract of articles purchased for Springfield armory
08/14/1799 LetterbookEncloses an abstract of articles purchased by Joseph Williams - paymaster at the armory at Springfield - for the amount of which he will receive a credit on the books of the office.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Abstract of articles purchased for Marblehead fortifications
07/23/1799 LetterbookEncloses an abstract of articles purchased by Joshua Orne - Agent of Fortifications for Marblehead - 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)
Abstract of articles purchased for Marblehead fortifications
06/24/1799 LetterbookWrites that he will soon enclose an abstract of articles purchased by Joshua Orne - Agent of Fortifications at Marblehead - for the amount of which he will receive a credit on the books of the office.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Abstract of articles purchased by Colonel Stevens
06/07/1799 LetterbookWrites that he will soon enclose an abstract of articles purchased by Ebenezer Stevens - Agent for the War Department in New York - for the amount of which he will receive a credit on the books of the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Abstract of articles for Quarter Master's Department
09/11/1799 LetterbookEncloses an abstract of sundry articles delivered to contract on orders drawn by David Henley for the use of the Quarter Master's Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
