Samuel Hodgdon
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Purchase on My Account a Lottery Ticket
Hagner asks Hodgdon to purchase a lottery ticket for him from the Augustine Church lottery and forward it at the first safe opportunity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of items for Indian annuities
Purveyor's office finds it impractical to purchase sufficient quantity of point blankets and scarlet broadcloth for Indian annuities. Suggests that these articles be procured from military stores.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)Protecting Bills from Villains
$1500 in post notes on account of the armory have been received. Williams recommends cutting bills into halves as a safe way of ensuring that they would be of no value to villains who take them. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proposal to Procure Coals for the Armory
Hodgdon has admitted that he failed to close the contract for coals for the armory owing to the increase in cost. Williams declares that he has been contacted by a gentleman who will provide the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proposal for furnishing knapsacks, bayonet belts, bayonet scabbards, gunslings
Procurement proposal for accoutrements -- knapsacks, bayonet belts & scabbards, and gunslings.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Procuring Clothing for John Strong
Enclosed is a paper signed by Captain Nicholls certifying one suit of clothes due to John Gold and a Power of Attorney from Gold to John Strong. Church wants to know how to procure clothing for Strong …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring a Vessel Bound for New Orleans
There is only one vessel that may proceed to New Orleans but her owners are waiting on the decision of Congress relative to the drawback on goods. Several vessels will sail for Havanna soon so if …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Probably Not Guilty of Acts of Piracy, Etc.
Condy discusses a number of matters including the illness of his mother-in-law and the escape of Capt. Merchant who had been charged with acts of piracy.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Probable Expenditures for 1801, Etc.
Enclosed is an estimate of the probable amount of expenditures for the year 1801.The expected two thousand dollars has not arrived. Mr. Lyman seems to be getting better.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Probable Amount of Expenditures
Enclosed is Williams' estimate of the probable amount of expenditures on account of the Armory for September. A larger proportion of smaller bills would accommodate him better.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Private Conference with Merchants, Etc.
Benjamin has arrived safely in Alexandria and visited a third party in jail. Relates to a vessel and business. However, no one can now talk to the imprisoned man without the jailer being present.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preserving Our Happy Country, Etc.
Since the unfortunate affair of the fire, Hagner has been much engaged in arranging and removing the papers of his office. So much can be said about politics that to begin might lead him into …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preference for Post Notes Instead of Checks
Since he has had no difficulty in obtaining cash for post notes, Williams expresses his preference for receiving post notes for his department rather than checks on the Bank of New York. He asks that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Praise to Colonel Pickering
Wagner discusses Col. [Timothy] Pickering's ill advised removal as Secretary of State and praises him for the speed and efficiency in which he settled his extensive accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder for Colonel Tousard
Colonel Tousard, Inspector of Artillery, must be furnished with the quantities of powder he will need to prove a number of cannon manufactured by Lane and Salter and others under contract with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Post Notes May Have Been Stolen
The two thousand dollars, sent in four post notes of five hundred dollars each, should have come to hand if they were routed through Boston. Williams is apprensive that they may have been stolen and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Poor Performance of the Postal Department, Etc.
Major Craig thanks Samuel Hodgdon for administering to his land warrant. Craig also reports the poor performance of the postal department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Political Views and Accounting Matters
Major Craig expresses political views to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also mentions accounting matters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pestilence that Has Ravaged Philadelphia, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of a number of matters, Sargent warns Hodgdon that in the summer he should be in the country, rather than stay in the city. Sargent addresses business matters which Hodgdon is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment of William Westwood
List of articles delivered to Fort Nelson in Norfolk, Virginia harbor upon orders of Capt. Blackburn. Simmons requested Hodgdon make necessary entries on the books of the Superintendent of Military …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Paying Off the Note of Colonel Sargent, Etc.
Benjamin Hodgdon has received the bill of lading for the flour but the vessel has not yet arrived. He has received the inquiry of Mr. Blake respecting the note of Colonel Sargent. It amounts to $625, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Patriots Quitting the Wheel of Government, Etc.
In addition to a discussion of business matters, Williams laments the resignation of men he considers Patriots from the central government, including Oliver Wolcott, Jr. from the post of Secretary of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Passing Through the Small Pox, Etc.
Freeman has received the General Orders relative to the clothing. He hopes that Hodgdon's children have passed through the smallpox safely. Freeman's child is not yet born. Freeman and his family are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Passage on the Schooner "Juliana," Etc.
Gordon has talked to the owner and captain of the schooner "Juliana'" bound for the port of New Orleans. He has agreed to provide passage for Hodgdon's friends. Each of them must pay fifty dollars and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Particular Modes Adopted for Transmitting Returns, Etc.
After submitting a return of clothing due Captain Kalteisen, Freeman inquired as to the particular modes required for transmitting returns. Since he has not had a reply, he is unable to answer the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
