Samuel Hodgdon
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Yellow Fever; Smoking of the Infected Clothing
Expresses sorry for the state of his family from Yellow Fever epidemic. The smoking of the clothing, thought to be infected with Yellow Fever, Craig notes is a dreadful piece of business and conceives …
James Robertson PapersWarrant Drawn for Quartermaster's Department
A warrant for $500.00 drawn in favor of Hodgdon from the Treasury. Money is for the Quartermaster's Department. Knox requested Hodgdon send money to Isaac Craig "tomorrow".
Northwest Territory PapersWampum for Indian Department
Hodgdon is directed to inform the Secretary of War what quantity of wampum for the Indian Department he has in his possession.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Valentine Pancake & Hogshead No. 23
Valentine Pancake has arrived with hogshead no. 23 of cavalry clothing and a few other packages. Some of the wagons lost their shafts on the way.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Updated Return of Ordnance
The last return of ordnance made to the President [Washington] was October 7th, 1789. Hodgdon is directed to make out a statement of all muskets, ordnance, and other capital articles which have been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unbroken Crockery
Cass praises the bearer, Mr. Hamilton, for delivering his crockery with only one saucer and one plate broken. Based on this performance, he recommends Hamilton to Hodgdon for future employment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting the Wabash Indians
Hodgdon is directed to make all the necessary arrangements with respect to the pay and subsistence of the wagoners who are to transport the Wabash Indians and their baggage from hence to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Kersey's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to furnish the means of transportation for the baggage of Capt. Kersey's 25 recruits who have been ordered to march from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Arms
Enclosed are Aaron Jenkins' contract for fifty dollars for transporting arms to Capt. Preston at Montgomery Courthouse. The report to Hodgdon came late owing to Jenkins having entered with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation of the Military Stores
Enclosed is the account of the transportation of the military stores by Hewitt's friend Nathan Baker. The money should be paid to the bearer who will provide a receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation of Arms
Directs arms & accoutrements for Georgia magazine; directs cleaning muskets & bayonets. States muskets should not come from Charlottesville manufacturer.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Too Small for This Rendezvous
Hodgdon did not mention to Lyman the number of the order sent to Springfield. There were 160 pairs that are of good quality but rather too small a size for this rendezvous.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Main Army
[Mostly illegible] Shaylor sent by Capt. Johnathan Strong [?] a letter containing 25 dollars.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Ensuing Treaty
O'Hara congratulates his country on the appointment of Commissioners of Indian Affairs for the ensuing treaty. Whatever can be done consistent with the honor and safety of the Union may be expected …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for Pike's, Sedam's, & Kersey's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to send to Trenton with all possible dispatch to the care of Abraham Hunt, contractor, ten common tents to accommodate the troops of Captain Zebulon Pike and Captain Sedam on their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tea & Coffee for Breakfast & Supper, Etc.
Holt acknowledges responsibility for boarding certain of the workmen who will come to New London and has made appropriate arrangements with some citizens of the town. He has learned that they will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Swords Requested
The Secretary of War requests Hodgdon to send one of the swords made the previous year and also one that Mr. Francis has just turned into the store.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies, Stores, Clothing, Etc.
Craig discusses the status of a number of supplies, stores, and clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies
Request to examine enclosed request for supplies with stipulation to only provide items that are on hand.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Sums Charged to the Quartermaster General
By order of the Quartermaster General, Bellie has drawn sums for individuals who have rendered services to the public which sums, after payment, will be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stores and Clothing Forwarded to Pittsburgh for Major General Anthony Wayne
Knox directs that stores and clothing be forwarded to Pittsburgh for General Wayne's troops.
Henry Knox PapersShot & Shells to Christian Bridge, Etc.
[Partly illegible] DeWitt announces that he has at last gotten all the shot and shells that were at Elk Landing and Turner Creek to Christian Bridge. The account will be forwarded as soon as it can be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipped Powder from Brooklyn to Captain Dunn
According to request, has shipped 142 casks of powder from magazine in Brooklyn to Captain Dunn. Encloses bills.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Shipment of Clothing for Troops
Requests immediate shipment of clothing to Pittsburgh for troops under Major General Wayne. Troops which marched this year have received clothing at their rendezvous.
Northwest Territory Papers
