Samuel Hodgdon
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Forwarding Remittances Through Boston
Williams has received from Boston $1000 in post notes on account of the armory at Springfield. All letters from the southward directed to Springfield will, by an arrangement with the Postmaster …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Letters from the Southward
Williams is apprehensive respecting the round-about way the letters from the southward are sent to his post at Springfield. They are still sent by way of Boston and he fears that the directions of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Gun Barrels on Account of the Armory
Williams has discussed the gun barrels with Mr. Ames. Ames requested 1500 to be forwarded which will come cheaper than if they were made at the factory but he declines drawing them on Williams in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Articles to the Springfield Armory
The Superintendent of the Armory has applied for two tons of rolled iron which Hodgdon should forward to the Springfield Armory. Williams always wants to know the quantity of articles forwarded to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Arms & Camp Equipage
Enclosed is a return for arms and camp equipage that Cass was directed to order for a detachment of recruits at Pittsburgh by Major General Hamilton. They should be forwarded to Cass by one of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Five Rifles to Complete the Indian Annuities
Harris has asked for five rifles to complete Indian annuities.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fire that Destroyed the War Department Building
Major Craig expresses regret to Samuel Hodgdon after receiving news of the fire that destroyed the War Department building and records. Craig anticipates much confusion from the loss.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Finding the Act of Assembly
Ingersol does not have the Act of Assembly but Mr. Chauncey likely has it. If he does have it, Ingersol will send it immediately,
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Final Letter to Little Turtle
Major Craig confirms that the Secretary at War's final letter to Little Turtle will be printed as instructed. Craig also discusses accounting matters with Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Filling the Vacancy of Master Armorer
Because he has suffered from a sickness for four months, Cranch will not be able to fill the vacancy of Master Armorer. He recommends a man who has been in his employ for ten years and can be depended …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fifty Pieces of Ordnance for Fort Jay, Etc.
Governor Sargent's trunk has been received. Stevens will ask Major Wadsworth to make a return. The State of New York has acknowledged its debt to the United States for the stores furnished for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fever Getting Bad in Baltimore, Etc.
The post notes and letter for Hodgdon's son have come to hand and forwarded to Alexandria. Reports are that the fever is getting bad in Baltimore. Hagner hopes that Philadelphia is spared.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fear of an Accident Respecting the Post Notes
Williams is alarmed that he has yet to receive the two thousand dollars in post notes and fears there may have been an accident.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fate of Two Thousand Dollars in Post Notes
Williams is extremely anxious respecting the fate of the two thousand dollars in post notes. If they were routed through Boston they should have already come to hand and that is not the case. Prudence …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Everything Relative to My Conduct Must Be Thoroughly Examined
Williams discusses the need for an investigation into the conduct of the officers of his department, including himself but assures Hodgdon that he is innocent of wrongdoing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate of expenditures on accounts of the United States at Springfield
Williams, paymaster and public storekeeper at Springfield Armory Massachusetts provides Hodgdon estimate of expenditures, which include payroll, supplies of iron and steel, and incidental and …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Estimate of Expenditures on Account of United States at Springfield
Williams estimate on account of Armory of United States at Springfield Massachusetts includes payroll, supply of iron and steel, grindstones, oil, brass, and incidental and contingent expenses …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Estimate of Expenditures for Armory at Springfield for October
Estimate of expenditures on account of the United States at Springfield Massachusetts for iron, steel, charcoal, incidental expenses totaling $4500.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Estimate of Expenditures at Springfield
Williams submits estimate of expenditures on account of United States Armory at Springfield Massachusetts. Includes payroll, supply of iron and steel and incidental and contingent expenses amounting …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Encloses deposit warrant
Encloses deposit warrant for meny received from Messrs. Jesse and Robert Waln on account of military stores. The Springfield Armory dispute shall be attended to.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Enclosed Return of Receipts
Williams encloses a return of receipts and deliveries of military stores for the third quarter of 1800. The return will be sent as soon as possible.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Military Storekeeper and Paymaster, Springfield Armory, 1799-1859. (RG156)Enclosed Letter to Simmons
Cranch acknowledges receipt of the enclosed letter to Simmons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Employment of Pourcheresse in the Public Store
Mr. Pourcheresse and his family are leaving for Philadelphia in search of employment. Their destitute and distressing situation claims sympathy to the feeling heart. Since he is an honest man attached …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Electors Pledged to Vote for Jefferson and Burr
Hagner received the lottery tickets, and some sums of money. General Pinckney has written that the appointed electors have pledged to vote for Jefferson and Burr in the presidential election.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Elbowing Pickering Out of His Place, Etc.
Respecting his alleged "unapproachability" Sargent protests that no planter in the territory has been more courteous or more accessible than he. He is unhappy that the President is elbowing his friend …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
