Samuel Hodgdon
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Derangement of the Department
The accounts Hodgdon lodged in Harrison's department as late Quartermaster General have been examined but a statement has been prevented by the late derangement of the department. They will be taken …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Rifles to Senecas
Orders to deliver seven rifles to Jasper Parish then to be given to the six Seneca Indians presently in city.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Delivery of clothing, uniforms, knapsacks, and canteens
Request to deliver uniforms, knapsacks, and canteens.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Delivery of Arms to Mud Island
Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon deliver to General Lewis Nicolas, for the use of militia at Mud Island, Delaware River, forty stands of arms with accoutrements. Governor Mifflin accountable.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delaware River Obstructed with Ice, Etc.
Since the Delaware River is obstructed with ice, Hodgdon is directed to forward the clothing for the troops at Knoxville by land carriage to Andrew Nicholson, the merchant at Manchester. Instructions …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Defray Cass's Expenses
Cass was ordered from New Hampshire to Philadelphia to settle his recruiting accounts and join the army of Major General Wayne. Because of the [smallpox] contagion in Philadelphia which made the city …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Death or Glory, Etc.
The army moves within two days for God knows where toward the Miami in high spirits. Whether for death of glory will be known in two months. Shaylor asks Hodgdon to forward in a safe way his letter, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipments with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of monies received for the quartermaster's department. Craig also requests certain stores to be sent to Fort Pitt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig requests money from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig needs five thousand dollars to close his transactions for the year.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig requests of Samuel Hodgdon an account of monies remitted to the Quartermaster department. Craig thanks Hodgdon for sending wine via a careful waggoner.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig agrees with Hodgdon that making waggoners accountable for damaged goods is not practicable. Craig also mentions the fever in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig forwards returns and a report from a board of officers to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig discusses the preparation of quarterly returns with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Craig expresses pleasure to hear Hodgdon is recovering from the fever that plagued Philadelphia. Clothing sent from Philadelphia was repackaged at Fort Pitt due to concerns regardinging the spread of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig acknowledges funds and parcels of clothing received from Hodgdon. Craig also forwards records of his accounts to Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig acknowledges the receipt of a ration of clothing but laments not getting a resupply of cash from Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the arrival of the Wabash Indians. Also, Craig states that no authorization has been received to release funds for Captain Prior.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of problems maintaining sufficient funds to keep supply accounts open with the Quartermaster department. Craig indicates that he has contacted the Secretary at War …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Hodgdon of monies forwarded to the quartermaster's department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig announces the arrival of Doctor Carmichael and Mr. Woods to Samuel Hodgdon. Major Craig asks Hodgdon for a tea table set of china for Mrs. Craig.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Courier to carry cash to Pittsburgh
Asks for a reliable courier to carry cash to Pittsburgh.
Misc CollectionCost of Carriages
Included is an extract of a letter from George Fleming to Henry Knox in which Fleming wants to know the cost of the carriages made in Philadelphia for the caravan sent during February before last. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Considerable Quantity of Forage
William McHenley has, agreeable to contract with the Quartermaster General, delivered a considerable quantity of forage to Muskingham near Fort Washington. Not having his vouchers previous to Col. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confidential Trusty Man
Ensign George Baynton is ordered to readiness as he will repair to the headquarters of General Wayne with the pay for the army. Hodgdon is directed to furnish him with a horse, saddle, and bridle and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Communications to the Committee of Inquiry
General St. Clair allowed fifty dollars for his two communications to the Committee of Inquiry which Webb hopes that Hodgdon will have no objection to paying for. Twenty dollars should cover the cost …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
