Samuel Hodgdon
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Inspection of suits of clothing of contractors Billington and Young ordered for Captain Cass at Exeter, New Hampshire
Stagg reports that Captain Constant Freeman is so engaged that he cannot attend. Both the Secretary of War and Secretary of Treasury have no objection that William Knox inspect the 50 suits of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Indian Attack on Fort Franklin, Etc.
Stewart has moved to Pittsburgh to establish a dry and wet goods business. He expects the fortifications to be finished by the end of March. He states that inhabitants of Pittsburgh would join with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inadequate Sums, Treasury, Disabled Howitzer
Sum of $500 is inadequate and short of expectation. Will draw on Jeremiah Barker for same. Expresses mortification over issue with Treasury. Encloses Charles Anderson's receipt for disabled howitzer.
James Robertson PapersIn Support of Hodgdon
Colesworthy regrets he cannot do more to help Hodgdon but hopes that Congress will decide in his favor.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses for the General
William Morton informs the Commissary of Military Stores that he has been fortunate enough to find all of the horses in time to forward them to meet the general to proceed with the others.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horse Furniture Purchased
The Secretary of War has received the estimate of horse furniture purchased by Hodgdon. He thinks it best that Hodgdon pay that amount out of the $35,000 that was transmitted by warrant the previous …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon Needed in Philadelphia, Clothing for Captain Haskell
Craig insists that Hodgdon find someone to take charge of his business at Fort Washington so that no time is lost in returning by the quickest route to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Henry Gaither intends to settle his account with Hodgdon
Gaither states that the proceeds from the sale of his sword will be used to settle his account with Hodgdon.
Isaac Craig PapersGoods for General Sargent
Daniel Sargent sends goods requested by his uncle, Winthrop Sargent (father of the general), on board the brig Swallow. Hodgdon is to forward the goods to General Sargent. Request of Sargent's …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Getting to the Battleground
Benham announces that he arrived at Fort Jefferson in the rain. The supplies are still about fifteen miles behind with a small escort. He believes that his route will be difficult until he gets to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fowls for Hodgdon & Wilkinson
Since it is disagreeable to walk Smith has taken the liberty of loaning Pricket's gray [horse] to Mr. Garned during his business at Fort Washington. Meanwhile he wants Garned to meet a messenger from …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forgotten Payment
Sproat forgot to pay Hodgdon for housing. Offer to pay upon application for sum.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)For God's Sake, Delay the Money no Longer
Craig laments that Hodgdon has not sent money to discharge the engagements he is under during Hodgdon's administration. Note that for God's sake, he should delay the money no longer
James Robertson PapersFitzsimmons Informs Hodgdon of Committee Meeting
Informs Hodgdon that a committee of the House of Representatives will meet on Monday the 19th regarding Hodgdon's memorial.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Equipping Private Burke
Joseph Burke, a private in Capt. Hunt's Company of Infantry should be provided the following articles of clothing: one shirt, one pair of woolen overalls, one pair of shoes, one pair of shoe buckles, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ensuing Campaign
The arrangements of the general staff for the ensuing campaign are not yet made but whoever is appointed Quartermaster General will be required instantly to execute the highest activity. All the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Eggs, Fowl, Lamb
The horses returned on the 19th of February. Smith has sent a bushel of potatoes, a few eggs, a small quantity of butter, a half dozen fowls, and a lamb but he fears he cannot get lime. He discovered …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)DUPLICATE: Bank Bills Received
Acknowledged receipt of money from Samuel Hodgdon for use by his department;
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Dr. Hammell Relieved from His Post, Etc.
Dr. Hammell has been relieved from his post and therefore his feelings have been much wounded. He is on his way to Philadelphia so that he can find out why he was turned out after having suffered as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discusses Appointment of Attorney in Philadelphia
Discusses extract of letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the Secretary of War about the appointment of an attorney or deputy in Philadelphia. Recommends immediate appointment.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Disappointment Over Lack of Remittances
Expresses disappointment over lack of remittances. Has borrowed money from friends. Reports that pack horseman named Gettimy is asking for pay.
James Robertson PapersDemise of Major Call, Etc.
Gaither was sick when he landed in Georgia which held him eight days in Savannah. On the ninth day he mounted his horse and in four days arrived in Augusta and travelled on to Rock Land where he found …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deliver Powder to Colonel Thomas Procter
Hodgdon is to deliver cannon powder, blank cartridges, and hank of flow match, and port fires to Col Thomas Procter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig discusses artificers and the settlement of Mr. Turnbull's account with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
