Samuel Hodgdon
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The Quartermaster Has Procured His Own Clothing
Because the clothing for the staff has not been received, the Major and the Quartermaster have been obliged to procure their own clothing. Therefore, money should be forwarded instead of clothing and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Loss of the Late General Washington, Etc.
Freeman chides Hodgdon about franking all letters to and from men in the ranks. He notes that the people of Charleston are still grieving over the death of General Washington.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Carpenters' Superintendent is a Drunk, Etc.
To settle a business dispute, Major Craig requests that Samuel Hodgdon obtain an original copy of a record filed with the Comptroller of the Treasury. Craig also informs that the construction of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Swords, Scabbards, & Belts at Middle Town, Etc.
Williams has received a letter from Nathan Starr advising that the swords, scabbards, and belts fabricated by his father are still in his possession at Middle Town.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspicions Regarding a Gentleman High in Rank
Williams urges Hodgdon to investigate charges against an unnamed gentleman of high rank.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspecting His Motives, Etc.
The Quartermaster General says that by agreement with the Quartermaster's department his superintendent is limited to the western army and therefore he resists being at Pittsburgh. He is determined to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies Requested by Governor Sargent
Sargent requests a cask of madeira and a cask of sherry which should be selected by Henry Scheaff who is a accomplished judge of wines. He also wants a case of twelve bottles, half filled with olives …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies of New Jersey Militia
Hunt recounts stores given to militia in 1794.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Superintendent's Estimate is Too High
Williams contends that the Superintendent's estimate of tools and utensils is too high by several thousand dollars. He bases his contention on documents he has on hand and he has asked [Ames] to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sundry Articles for the 14th and 15th Regiments
As directed by the Secretary of War, enclosed is the receipt of the Quartermaster for the 14th Regiment of Infantry for sundry wooden platters and bowls and felling and pickaxes ordered to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sums Credited to General Wilkins
General Wilkins has written to Mr. Stevens respecting several sums the General is to be credited with. Being credited with the two sums, he is ready to pay the balance according to the terms of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suits of soldier's clothing
This letter directs Hodgdon to send military clothing to the Purveyor of Public Supplies.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Stores Received and Issued, Etc.
Major Craig forwards abstracts of stores issued and received to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also reports that the Quartermaster General will allow payment for the armorer.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stores for the Ohio and the Mississippi, Etc.
Major Craig reports to Samuel Hodgdon that stores for the Ohio and Mississippi are received. Craig also mentions the on-going business of settling the previous year's public transactions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stille's Complaint About the Coats, Etc.
The letter to Governor Sargent will be forwarded by the "Indiana." Despite the complaint by Captain Stille respecting the coats, they were of the parcel made by Watsons and Stevens maintains that they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)State of Anxiety Relative to the Outcome of the Inquiry, Etc.
Common politeness should have dictated to the General the propriety of calling on Hodgdon on his way out of the city. No apology can be made except as applies to a uniformity in his conduct. The delay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Someone Else to Attend the Arbitration
Whelen was so fatiqued and unwell the previous evening that he did not examine the papers and therefore cannot give a determination. Since he is engaged in sending away the different offices in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Soliciting for the Surgeoncy of New York
In discussing his solicitation for the surgeoncy of New York, Dr. Bunchanan argues that for medical officers the place of seniority should never apply and would indeed be a despicable scale for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Skilled Labor Needed for Glass Manufacturing
Major Craig discusses the skilled labor needed for the manufacture of window glass and bottles with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Simmons Writing Hodgdon About the Delivery of a Statement Regarding Provisions Delivered to Mr. O'Hara
Simmons received Hodgdon's letter of November 8th which carried with it a statement of the provisions delivered to Mr. O'Hara by the Commissary General as per Simmons' request. Reference to War …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writing Hodgdon About Receipt of Hodgdon's Letters and the State of Affairs After the Fire
Simmons received Hodgdon's letters of both November 5th and October 20th. Hodgdon's letter which enclosed a certificate to Mr. Bradley was provided to Simmons by Bradley
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requests Hodgdon Furnish Charges Against James O'Hara for Unexpended Provisions
Simmons requests that Hodgdon exhibits the charges against James O'Hara for unexpended provisions delivered to his agents by a Mr. Kirkpatrick, the Commissary General, and his assistants, as well as …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Admits to the Credit of the Houses Payments for Tools and Related Equipment
Simmons is admitting to the credit of the Messrs Elijah and Simon House the payments made for several articles on the orders of Captain Steele and Lieutenant Livingston, Commandants of Fort Trumbull. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
