Samuel Hodgdon
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White Flags of the Six Nations of Indians
Hodgdon is asked his opinion in relation to the white flags coming in from the Six Nations of Indians. It will be well if they are sincere in their overtures but General Wayne, although he has granted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wheelin & Miller's Magazine at Frankfort
Tench Francis informs the Secretary of War that Wheelin and Miller will receive in their magazine at Frankfort, free of expense, the [illegible].
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)What Shall I Do With the Horses?
Mentges want to know what he should do with the horses that must be disposed of by the following day.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)War with the Indians
[Partly illegible] O'Hara discusses a recent battle with the northwestern Indians and observes that the Indians, with all the force that they could possibly collect , were defeated so decisively that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wagons for stores and ammunition
Clement Biddle has provided two wagons for stores and artillery ammunition. Another one for musket cartridges will follow shortly. Hodgdon is Commissary of Military Stores.
Samuel Hodgdon Papers, 1794Wagon for Baggage & Prisoners
Huntchins wants a wagon for the purpose of transporting baggage and the prisoners of a detachment of recruits to Spring Garden.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Verification of Charges
Enclosed account of Joseph Cranach for repairing arms at West Point. Howell requested Hodgdon examine the account and return it with his comments and approval of the charges.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Urgent Need for Clothes
Immediate delivery of clothing, use of coaches mentioned.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Update on Stores Delivered
Military stores delivered by Mr. Nicholson. Arms and accouretments nearly forwarded. Many materials are wanted.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Update on Conditions of Supplies
Hunt to take charge of Jersey militia, guns and tents were out in rain yesterday, need access to dry supplies. Request advice on maintaining supplies.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Unloading of Powder & Shot at the Wharf
Hollingsworth declares that he is ready to receive the powder and shot at the public wharf during high tide at one o'clock. However, Mr. Edwards is at the wharf with shot and 45 pieces of kentledge so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Houses For Sale
Nicholson announces that the price for his two houses at the corner of Chestnut and Tenth Streets is eight thousand pounds cash. The lots are large and back up to George Street. The stables and coach …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Brass Twelve-Pounders
The Secretary of the Treasury requests that two brass t welve-pounders. borrowed from the Governor of Pennsylvania, be placed in perect readiness for service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Twenty Suits of Infantry Clothing
Hodgdon is directed to have packed up and transported to the recruiting service at Lancaster, addressed to Ensign Levi McClean, twenty suits of infantry clothing, leaving out the linen overalls. Also …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Twelve-Pounders for Fort Mifflin
Hodgdon is directed by the Secretary of War to send to Fort Mifflin six iron twelve-pounders with carriages.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Twelve Horses
The twelve horses that Hodgdon wants purchased are available a few miles from Lamberton but Hodgdon should specify the size and price of the horses he wants before Hunt can act on his request.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Trunk & Mattress to Pittsburgh
Hodgdon should forward to Pittsburgh a trunk and mattress, the baggage of Dr. Courman, who has gone forward to join the Army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Troops Intended for Charleston
The detachment of troops intended for Charleston cannot embark for eight or ten days. The matter with Capt. Strong relative to his vessel should therefore be settled.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Trimming for Officers' Hats
Captain Howe observes that he is completing the hats and cockaids for his company and notes that his officers need trimming for their hats. To meet this need, he requires lace and hat bands with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting the Baggage of Hutchins' Detachment
The Secretary of War has asked Hodgdon to transport the baggage of Lieutenant Hutchins' detachment which is ready to march to Pittsburgh. There will be sixty men including several convalescents.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation of Infantry Clothing
Hodgdon is directed to transport by water suits of infantry clothing to Capt. Russell Bissell at Middletown Connecticut and Capt. Cornelius Lyman at Springfield Massachusetts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation Expenses
The transportation expenses for moving stores to New York must be paid by Hodgdon. Apparently the business of New York is to be handled by the contractors for West Point. In the future, Smith …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tools and materials for Springfield armory
David Ames, Superintendent of the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts, explains in detail the tools and materials needed for the armory and the costs thereof.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Timber Unavailable
Timber is not available because a number of the principal mills have lost their dams. Seasoned white pine boards are on hand and available at reasonable prices.
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