Samuel Hodgdon
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Shot Deposited at Fort Jay, Etc.
Gordon explains that the shot can be deposited at Fort Jay on Governors Island. but since it belongs to the United States it should be kept separate from the state ammunition. Gordon talked to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment of 24 pound ball
This letter directs the shipment of 24 pound balls from Bergen, New Jersey to designated posts.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Sheet Iron Instead of Rolled Iron, Etc.
Hodgdon has stated that the rolled iron needed for the Armory must be drawn as sheet iron but Williams believes this will cause inconvenience and waste. He wants it drawn as hose iron as usual. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling the General's Unpaid Bill
Hagner wants to know what is to be done with the bill that continues to be unpaid. The general has yet to hear from Mr. Stevens and he leaves George Town today for the Springs. He seems perfectly …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Samuel Henley's Account
Samuel Henley has been employed as the "Conductor of Military Stores" of the western department or as assistant in the quartermaster's department. His salary has at time been paid by the Quartermaster …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Lieutenant Glen's Account, Etc.
Enclosed is the draft on General Wilkinson for $650, being the amount of Lieutenant's Glen's draft in his favor which was drawn on his father, Henry Glen. The bill has been remitted to Daniel Hale at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Daniel Wheaton's Account
Simmons discusses the settlement of the account of Daniel Wheaton for his supplies to the troops at Fort Johnston. There are four bills with no receipt that have been deducted. The power of attorney …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Accounts and Quartermaster Generals Duties
Letter containing armourers account was received, letter to Capt. Turner that was also enclosed was forwarded. Abstracts for this past year were delayed due to the arrival of a General Order. …
James Robertson PapersSettlement of Accounts, with details
Daniel Wheaton's account for his supplies to the troops at Fort Johnson, settled. Credit to account given. Power of attorney to Mr. Ewing transmitted by Hodgdon to Mr. Hagner was not authorized. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Settlement of Accounts, with details
Accounts of Ebenezer Stevens, Agent War Dept. Office New York, settled. Credit to account should be noted on books.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Settlement of Accounts
Settlement of Johnathan Williams, provisional purveyor, yielded a credit to his account for his services rendered to military stores keeper, John Harris.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Settlement of Accounts
Upon settlement of the accounts of Elijah and Simon House, contractors of Connecticut, a credit to their account was made for the following articles: Capt. William Young's Company, Lieut. William …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Settlement of Accounts
Settlement of accounts of Edmund Winchester, late contractor of Boston. Winchester paid as ordered by Captain Daniel Pates for repairing the barracks on Castle William Island. Details included.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Settlement of Account, Credit to Account
Settlement of Godlove Heiskell's account, with details on Capt. Joseph Brock, Capt. Presley Thornton, and Capt. Samuel Eddins mentioned.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Settle Previous Account between Tench Francis and John Ketland concerning Gunlocks
Encloses letter from the late Tench Francis to the late John Ketland, and an invoice regarding imported gunlocks on orders from Francis. Clerk Mr. Govett confirms Mr. Ketland's statement.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Sending the Notes One Half at a Time
Given the restriction of not hazarding a remittance of more than one thousand dollars at a time, Williams suggests cutting the notes through the middle and sending one half at a time. Once receipt is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Send Mail to Westminster Via Hartford
Buell assures Hodgdon that he has not forgotten the attachement he had for him in 91. When he returns to private life he will explain it. If Hodgdon writes to him , the letter should be sent to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Selling Military Land
Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon about selling military land.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Second Quarter Return, Etc.
Enclosed is the return of alterations in military stores of the Quartermaster's stores for the second quarter of 1800. Included is a return of clothing in the depository of the garrison at West Point …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Scarcity of Cash in Circulation, Etc.
Major Craig notes the slow down in operations to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig mentions that stores have not been arriving lately and merchants are complaining of scarcity of cash in circulation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Safe Arrival of Post Notes
$2000 and $700, both in post notes, on account of the Armory have safely arrived.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sacrifice of Individual Feelings, Etc.
Williams has heard that false suggestions have been made that his conduct respecting the coal business was actuated by personal considerations rather than regard for the public interest. He hopes that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rumored Departure of Williams Simmons, Etc.
Major Craig requests the procurement of glazier's diamonds and relays the rumored departure of William Simmons from the War Department. Temperature is 91 degrees Fahrenheit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
