Samuel Hodgdon
3612 documents
Articles Received
Capt. Hannah confirms receipt of a number of articles by way of the sloop "Thomas & Sally", Thomas Stitchel, Master.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles of Clothing for Captain Butler
Hodgdon is directed to send to Major Thomas Butler in Carlisle the articles of clothing listed in the enclosed return.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles for the Southward
Mr. Francis being out of town, Govett asks Hodgdon to inform him of the articles that have been ordered for the southward and he will endeavor to have them ready. The orders from the Treasury don't …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrival of Baggage & Trunks
Notes carelessness of boatman running aground which cause detention for 24 hours. Scott notes that the baggage had not arrived in New York that morning but he is taking the trunks with him on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Approval to Transport Money
Secretary of War approved transport with confidential driver.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Appointment as Surgeon's Mate
Prior asks whether the General Order respecting the appointment of Surgeon's Mates is the same as the original order received by General St. Clair.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Allocation of Public Stores
Allocation of public stores discussed.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Agreement for Iron and Steel Works with Col. Patton
From North 3d Street number 73, Lardney refers to Resolution of Congress 16 January 1793 recommending to Governor of Georgia procurement of iron to make into steel. Refers to Legislature recommending …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Advertisement for skilled gunsmiths
John Legg notes that when Joseph Perkins came through Fredericksburg, Virginia on the way to New London, Virginia, he published in the Virginia Herald and advertisement, paying $30 bank notes. Thus …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advances and estimates;
Discusses estimates and advances in Quarter Master's department.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Advance to Thomas Fisher
Thomas Fisher called on Butler to advance him a small sum to aid in his journey to Philadelphia. Butler advanced him six dollars which Hodgdon can refund to him by safe conveyance.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advance for Abraham Morrow
Abraham Morrow, employed at present in repairing public arms, has applied for a further advance of $300. Although this application does not comport with general arrangements, considering Morrow's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Addressing the Inquiry About the Public Buildings
Hamilton directs Hodgdon to look into an inquiry about the public buildings which he presumes were built for the War Department and which should be the subject of regular consultation between the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Acknowledges Receipt of Military Stores, Invoice
Has received bill for sundry military stores shipped on the schooner Peggy, with Thomas Shelly master. All were received in good order. Also received an invoice for the items.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Acknowledges Receipt of Clothing
Lists clothing items received, delivered the sloop Thomas & Sally. Requests Charlottesville muskets if the Secretary of War will send a box of arms.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Accounts and Bank Notes
Deals with accounting information and expenses related to public stores.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)27 Pounds of Lead
[Partly illegible] Pratt has just received three hundred [?] lead [?]weighing 27 pounds that he wishes to dispose of.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)2,500 Stands of Arms
Hodgdon is directed to immediately order Capt. Fleming to forward from West Point to Philadelphia 2,500 stands of arms fit for immediate service. If that supply is not in readiness at West Point, the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)1350 Musket Cartridges
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Capt. [William] Kersey or order the amount of powder, ball, paper, and thread that will be sufficient to make 1350 musket cartridges.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$930 Drawn
By order of James O'Hara, Quartermaster General, Belli has drawn $930 which, after payment, should be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$500 Drawn
By order of James O'Hara, Quartermaster General, Belli has drawn $500 which, after payment, should be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$1099.33 Drawn
By order of James O'Hara, Quartermaster General, Belli has drawn on Hodgdon the sum of $1099.33 for Mr. Wilkins which, after payment, will be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$1050 for Mr. Norton
By order of James O'Hara, Belli has drawn on Hodgdon the sum of $1050 for William Norton which, after payment, he will charge to the Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Workers at the Laboratory
Major Kersey confirms that a sergeant and twelve men are working at the laboratory.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Work at the Springfield Armory
The Master Armorer has arrived at Springfield and wants to be accommodated with one of the public houses for his family. Ames wants to know if their armory work should imitate the French or the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
