Samuel Hodgdon
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Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig forwards receipts and discusses final accounting matters with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig expresses a forlorn hope that their "old friend Henry" Knox may yet receive an invitation to return as …
Isaac Craig PapersCraig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of his intent to send returns by next post. Craig also mentions Pittsburgh's public commemoration of General Washington.
Isaac Craig PapersCorrections Due to Errors in the Return, Etc.
Upon reviewing his transactions for 1798 Craig has with great pain detected some errors so he encloses corrected returns for the months of April through September of that year. Hodgdon's removal to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of the General Order for November 30th
Enclosed is a copy of the General Order for November 30th which received the sanction of the Secretary of War before publication.The General left Washington for Pittsburgh and will probably spend the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cool Weather Favorable for Escaping the Fever, Etc.
Stevens offers to send Governor Sargent's trunk to New Orleans by the vessel "Julian" which sails soon. Since the weather is cool, the prospects of escaping the fever this season. It is, however, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conveying Purchases to This Country, Etc.
In a mostly illegible letter the following can be ascertained: William McIntosh, a brother to Mrs. Sargent and a respectable planter; purchase; infant child; plantation; Virginia land; Allen Crocker …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conspiracy to Effect an Insurrection of the Blacks in Henrico County, Virginia
Newman warns of a possible conspiracy by slaves to foment a rebellion in Henrico County, Virginia. He urges that Virginia's arms and equipage be moved to Harpers Ferry to keep them from being seized …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confirming the Status of John McDonald
James O'Hara has exhibited a charge against the United States for twenty barrels of pork delivered to John McDonald at Michilimackinac. He states that McConald was acting as Assistant Commissary at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Colors for the Artillery, Etc.
The estimate should extend to the Armory and the Ordnance Department and should be in Dexter's hands by October 18th. No decision has been made respecting colors for the artillery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Coal Has Been the Cause of Much Vexation & Trouble
Williams is concerned about the coal that has been contracted for. The Superintendent refuses to certify the account of the contractors believing there is a mistake in the measurement. The captain of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Should Not be Sent to Any One Captain, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of supply matters, Jackson recommends that clothing not be sent on the return of any one captain in his battalion until the return of the whole is sent together. If any single …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for the Recruits at Staunton
Enclosed is a return for clothing wanted for the troops under Brock's command at Staunton. The clothing should be forwarded to Fredericksburg so as to be available for the use of new recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Artillerists & Engineers
General Hamilton has ordered Freeman to apply to Hodgdon for clothing for a complete company of Artillerists and Engineers who will be enlisted from South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Exposed to Destruction by the Moth
Mr. McDonald is a merchant who resides at Bowley's Wharf in Baltimore and owns a line of land and water stages that ply between that city and Philadelphia. Dexter has heard that McDonald has in his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing & Blankets for the Soldiers Under my Command
Enclosed is Major William Beall's certificate for military coats and blankets furnished the soldiers under Briscoe's command. Briscoe was induced to furnish these articles as a means of encouraging …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Close Association of Grubb and Crabb
William Crabb is possessed with full power to settle Grubb's accounts and to receive any balances due him. Crabb has advanced cash to Grubb and will advise Hodgdon of Grubb's present circumstances. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)City is Free of Fatal Sickness, Etc.
Freeman congratulates Hodgdon on escaping the yellow fever. Charleston has been sickly as usual but only to strangers. The ancient inhabitants have enjoyed perfect health and the city has been free of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Check the Payment of Notes at the Bank
Because of the anxiety attached to the disappointment of not receiving two thousand dollars in post notes in the mail, Williams recommends checking the payment of these notes at the bank to guard …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charges of Piracy
Capt. Merchant is facing charges of piracy though Condy doubts his guilt. If the charges are upheld, it is doubtful that the vessel and its cargo will be released. If the charges are proven false, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Change in the Quartermaster General's Department, Etc.
The Quartermaster General has proposed a change in his department which Craig will communicate to Hodgdon as soon as he is well acquainted with it.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ceremony for General Washington
Major Craig describes to Samuel Hodgdon the ceremony in Pittsburgh held to honor General Washington.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cartridges, Muskets, and Arms Chests at New Port
Musket cartridges are in the powder house at New Port and arms chests from Springfield are in a store provided for that purpose. Crary also has muskets in arms chests from the contractors who made …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon powder to Secretary of Navy
This letter authorizes Samuel Hodgdon to send powder from Springfield Armory to the Navy on loan.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Cannon Belonging to the United States
Dexter wants a report of the number and kinds of cannon belonging to the Military Department of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
