Samuel Hodgdon
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Dysentery is Extremely Common, Etc.
Condy observes that he and his family have been in distress because of the severe indisposition of his mother-in-law. Since his arrival in Georgetown he has been admitted to the courts and shall begin …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Drawing of the Lottery in Philadelphia, Etc.
Craig has directed surveyor John Beaver to give Hodgdon the military land warrant in the name of Joseph Johnston. Beaver is on his way to Philadelphia to attend the drawing of the lottery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Division of Water Depended Upon for Our Mills
Williams discusses the problems caused by private mills diverting water from public mills during dry seasons. He hopes the problem can be resolved with the proprietors of these mills without …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disposal of a Horse Unfit for Service
Williams asks if he should procure powder to replace the damaged casks in the magazine. The Superintendent has reported that one of the public horses is no longer fit for service at the works. He asks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dire Need of Winter Clothing
Major Craig reiterates the dire need for winter clothing to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig asks Hodgdon what steps he should take to press his claim for adequate compensation for services rendered.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulty of Procuring Silver for Large Notes, Etc.
$1000 in post notes on account of the Armory has been received which closes the amount of the estimate of expenditures for February. The mode of remitting a proportion of large and small bills is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulties with the Spanish Government
The enclosed order has been transmitted to the agent at Natchez. The difficulties of managing business with the Spanish government prevented him from obtaining a regular protest.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulties Adjusting Accounts
Details on difficulties adjusting accounts per order of Hodgdon.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Devastating Fire at the War Office!
This letter discusses the loss of records that occurred as a result of the fire that consumed the War Department. The accountant saved the principal part of his which were below stairs. Dexter asks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Detention of the Frigate "Portsmouth"
General Wilkins mentioned a report in circulation in Richmond that the consuls had detained the frigate "Portsmouth" at Havre. As a consequence, insurance in London on American property has increased …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Denial of Principal Allegation Against Me
Sargent sent a letter to Colonel Pickering as Secretary of State before he knew he was out of office. Fortunately he marked it private before committing it to the postmaster in Philadelphia. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Demand for Iron, Steel, Charcoal, Etc.
One thousand dollars in post notes has safely arrived. The armorer's pay for February is now due and there are large demands for iron, steel, charcoat, etc. The money Williams has on hand is not …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery to New York or Staten Island Sound
Ford announces that he will gladly deliver the shot inspected at Mount Hope according to the terms of the contract. He charges that Hodgdon must not have taken notice of the contract in which Ford …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Sea Coals at Hartford, Etc.
Williams has received the proposals for the delivery of sea coals at Hartford for the use of the armory at Springfield. Hodgdon is asked to close the contract at one third of a dollar per bushel of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of powder
This letter authorizes Hodgdon to provide Lieutenant Colonel Tousard the necessary powder and materials for testing cannon from Cecil Furnace.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Delivery of Clothing
Enclosed is a return of clothing issued to Major Buel for the recruiting service the delivery of which should be sanctioned by Hodgdon. Williams has received no return from Buel respecting other …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Cherokee Goods
Henley is forwarding the quarterly returns for the last quarter of 1799 which exhibits the balance on hand. The delivery of Cherokee goods with vouchers will be forwarded shortly.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delay in the Arrival of Post Notes
Williams has at last received from the southard the two thousand dollars in post notes on account of the Armory. He expresses his anxiety at the length of time they took to arrive and wrote several …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Damaged Muskets Received from Oxford, Etc.
Williams requests directions relative to the damaged muskets received from Oxford. Enclosed are the returns of the Armory of the receipts and deliveries in the Military Department with the supporting …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Credit to Stevens for a List of Articles
On settlement of the accounts of Ebenezer Stevens, Agent of the War Department in New York, he has received a credit on the books of Hodgdon's office for the listed articles. Hodgdon should therefore …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Credit to Account
Settlement of accounts of John Woodward, agent of Fortifications at New London, CT. Details of accounts. Simmons requested Hodgdon make the necessary entries in the Books of the Superintendent of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that payment from Captain Turner will soon be had. Craig also mentions that troops remain in their encampments. In the postscript, Craig asks about a box sent by …
Isaac Craig PapersCraig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon for more clothing for the troops.
Isaac Craig PapersCraig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig discusses the supply of gunpowder with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also mentions the plight of the local farmers: good harvest but bad market.
Isaac Craig PapersCraig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig notes no news of importance and reports no signs of troop arrivals to Samuel Hodgdon.
Isaac Craig Papers
