Samuel Hodgdon
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Goods for the Wabash Indians
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Tench Francis, out of the public stores, ten rifles, seven swords, and 200 strings of wampum which will be added to the supply of Indian goods ordered for the Wabash …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Furniture for Treaty Talks at Sandusky
Request for estimated cost of camp furniture, advised consulting with Pickering on cost.
Edward E. Ayer CollectionFourth of July Celebration Powder
In the enclosed letter Thomas Proctor has been instructed by the Governor of Pennsylvania to provide an estimate of the powder needed for the coming 4th of July celebration. The order should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Four Strings of Wampum
Stagg wants four strings of wampum in addition to the number furnished that morning.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forward the Enclosed
[Partly illegible] Harris assures Hodgdon that nothing material has transpired since his last letter. He asks that the enclosed be forwarded as it was damaged coming through the Missouri.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forget the Tents
The Secetary of War says that the tents mentioned in Hodgdon's letter need not be sent to Capt. Sedam at present.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forage from Buffalo, Etc.
[Difficult handwriting] Some gentlemen at Buffalo who, agreeable to a contract with the Quartermaster General, have furnished and delivered a large quantity of forage. The amount of the drafts will be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fire Powder in the Streets of the City
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Capt. Jeremiah Fisher two brass three-pounders with their implements in order to fire powder in the streets of the city by direction of the Mayor. As soon as this …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fear For Their Safety, Etc.
[Partly illegible] Perkins has tried to reach Mr. Carrington relative to information about his people but has not heard a word about them. He is much in fear for their safety as there were seven very …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expresses Concern about Unpaid Drafts from the Quartermaster General
Assurance that the Quartermaster General and the Quartermaster Department will be fully supplied with money does little to settle his concerns. The Quartermaster General frequently calls on him for …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Express for Pittsburgh Now!
The Secretary of War requests that he be furnished with an express for Pittsburgh immediately.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses to Fort Washington
Hodgdon is asked to advance the bearer, Jacob Hellerman [?], enough money to cover his expenses to Fort Washington. Since General Knox is out of town, a warrant cannot be procured.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate for the Quarter Master's supplies
Estimate for the Quarter Master's supplies. Secretary of War asks for the prices thereto. Bring to meeting.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipping Lieutenant Glenn's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to forward by the most speedy and certain conveyance to Shepherd's Town in Virginia, forty suits of rifle clothing, forty knapsacks, and six tents for Lieutenant James Glenn's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipping Heth's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to send to Richmond in Virginia, thirty suits of infantry clothing, thirty knapsacks, and six common tents for Captain John Heth's recruits. Heth's recruits are ordered to march.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipping Captain Sedam's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to have forwarded to New Brunswick New Jersey for Captain Cornelius R. Sedam's recruits, clothing, arms, and accoutrements. The shoes will be forwarded from New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipping Butler's Men
Hodgdon is directed to have transported to Carlisle, addressed to Major Butler, thirty complete suits of rifle clothing for two sergeants and 28 privates. Also needed are thirty stands of arms and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipage for Capt. Kersey
Stagg lists articles needed by Capt. [William] Kersey at the rendezvous at Spring Garden.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Letter Regarding Supplies
Cover letter with orders to remove supplies currently docked on Havre de Grace river to Philadelphia as soon as possible.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Dragoon Equipment to be Furnished
Return of clothing to equip twenty dragoon recruits marching from Elkton in Maryland under the orders of Major [Michael] Rudolph to headquarters agreeably to his return transmitted the same day to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Draft for $1500
Hoffman has received Hodgdon's letter covering a draft for $1500 on the Branch Bank to be applied agreeable to the directions of the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discusses Accounts between War and Treasury Departments and Garrison Supplies
Explains accounts between the Treasury Department and the War Department. Refers to terms of treaty. Discusses stores for garrisons. Reports activities of troops seeking to change garrisons.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Direct Route to New London
Perkins describes the difficulties of his journey to New London and expresses the hope that his expenses will be paid by Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Describes Indian Attacks; Lists Vouchers
Refers to attack by Sergeants Rowland and Michaela's dragoons on Indians with one fatality, and another defeat under L. Lowry and Mr. Boyd with loads of corn. Lists vouchers. Refers to orders from the …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Describes Attempt to Recover Bank Notes and Budget Indian Accounts
Describes attempt to recover bank notes. Accounts for the last quarter. Refers to budgets in question and Indian invoices.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
