Samuel Hodgdon
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Armorer's Tools Necessary for a Regiment
A list of armorer's tools essentially necessary for a Regiment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Apprehensions Relative to My Estimates for July
Williams admits that his mind is filled with apprehension relative to his estimate for July. His estimate with the pay and muster rolls of the armorers, as handed to him by the Superintendent, was …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Apprehension for Lyman's Safety
Williams expresses his concern for Lyman's safety. The curse is far from being removed and his health is still at risk.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appraisal of Three Public Horses
In addition to enclosing the return for military stores for the last quarter of 1799, there is an appraisal of the three public horses by Captain Harry Garrison, the contractor's agent. Garrison and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointment of Commissioners Holding a Treaty with the Indian Tribes
Hall touts his qualifications to be one of the Commissioners during the coming treaty negotiations with the Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointing the Surgeon of the "Adams"
Mr. Davis has been transferred to the "New York." Mr. Dodge, his mate, has been appointed surgeon of the "Adams" contrary to the wishes of Captain Robinson of the "Adams," who wanted Buchanan as his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Any Connection to the New Secretary?
Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon if he has any connection with the new Secretary at War which may aid Craig's cause.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Anxiety Regarding Money Transactions, Etc.
Williams feels that the mode adopted by Hodgdon of remitting one thousand dollars at a time will, despite the risk, enable him to meet his payments. He understands Hodgdon's anxiety in making these …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Amount Due Me for Repairing Arms
Byers has drawn on Hodgdon in favor Abraham Shepherd for $79.85. This is the sum due Byers for the repair of arms under an agreement with Major Langham, Superintendent of Military Stores at Shepherds …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ames' Attempts to Exonerate Himself, Etc.
Williams considered it his duty to exhibit the complaints against Mr. Ames and hoped that a fair and candid investigation would have taken place on the spot. A few days after Ames left for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Allowances Paid through Act of Congress
Allowances were made by act of Congress and therefore no further allowances could be dispensed without the interference of that governing body.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Allowances in Comformity with Appropriations
Hodgdon is informed that the statements of his salary accounts have been examined and the allowances made were in comformity with the appropriations made by Congress. No further sums can be allowed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Allegation Against Sargent, Etc.
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)Aiding Dr. Buchanan in Finding a Ship
Doctor Buchanan is on his way to Washington to obtain a decision on the subject of his surgeoncy. He has already lost the "New York" to the surgeon of another ship so Rodgers asks Hodgdon to use his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advance to Captain Samuel Henly
Captain Samuel Henly, Conductor of Military Stores, has asked for an advance which Carrington has granted so he now has a draft on Hodgdon that will be transmitted to Samuel Meredith.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advance $650 to Major Hoops
Major Hoops is going to Philadelphia and hopes to proceed westward. He will probably need $450 which Hodgdon is asked to forward to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Address Me at "Georgetown, Columbia," Etc.
Condy will take the necessary steps to complete Hodgdon's wish respective to honest, worthy, and grateful Captain Merchant. In the future he asks Hodgdon to address him at "Georgetown, Columbia" …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Additional Credit to Ebenezer Stevens
In addition to the preceding list of articles, Simmons informs Hodgdon that Ebenezer Stevens, Agent of the War Department in New York, should receive credit on the books of Hodgdon's office for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of John Wilkins and James Miller
This is a settlement of the accounts of John Wilkins and James Miller for their purchases and expenditures during the first third of 1800. By direction of the Secretary of War, they have received …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accountant Absent, Notification of Settlement
Hagner notified Hodgdon of settlement of accounts for Nicklin and Griffith due to the absence of the accountant of the War Dept. Nicklin and Griffith were paid for the purchase of a cannon for Fort …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Account settlement
Peter Hagner, War Department clerk subbing in for the absent accountant William Simmons, informs Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, of the settlement of the account of Nichlin and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Account of Shirts to Thomas Billington
Account of 1000 private's shirts delivered of Thomas Billington and delivered to John Harris.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Account of Mr. Houdin, Etc.
The account of Mr. Houdin, military storekeeper at Albany, for his pay during the second quarter of 1800 has been received. That sum has been given to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the United States. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Jonathan Jackson as agent of fortifications and articles
Refers to account of Jonathan Jackson as agent of fortifications. Lists articles purchased.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Account of Charges to John Mackey
Account of charges to John Mackey made at armory at Harper's Ferry Virginia [West Virginia].
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
