Samuel Hodgdon
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Six Loads of Arms to Reading
Six loads of arms have been sent on to Reading and the remainder will be sent soon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Six Loads by Andrew McClure
Since the harvest is close at hand, Culbertson cannot go down for loads so he requests that Hodgdon send six loads to him by Andrew McClure who will provide a receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Six Dark Lanthorns
The bill for six dark lanthorns for Joseph Baker which was sent to be receipted has not been returned.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Six Boxes of Musket Cartridges
Wychoff discusses the disposition of six boxes of musket cartridges addressed to Capt. Cornelius R. Sedam.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Silver for the Chickasaws
Request for Tench Francis to provide silver arm bands, broaches, nose jewels, and ear bobs of varying sizes for the Chickasaw Indians.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionShot Inspected Before It Leaves the Wharf
Hollingsworth announces that the following have landed at the usual place: 42 pieces of kentledge, 300 32-pound shot, and 170 24-pound shot, He'll be glad if the shot can be inspected before it leaves …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shoes for the Militia Army
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon, with all possible expedition, to forward three thousand pairs of shoes to Carlisle to be sent on to Bedford for the use of the militia army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shoes for Smith
One thousand shoes are to be transported to Frederick Town in Maryland for the militia, addressed to General Samuel Smith.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shoes & Blankets for Recruits at Charles Town
Hodgdon is asked to forward to Charles Town, Maryland blankets and shoes for the recruits at that place, addressed to Lt. Simon Geddes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipments of Clothing & Shoes, Etc.
Parker has been promised two teams [of horses] that will leave in two or three days. The clothing is not yet loaded onto the wagon but the shoes were transported the previous day for Bedford.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment to Chauncey Whittlesea
Bryant has sent five hundred portfires [?] to Chauncey Whittlesea in Middletown to be boxed up and sent on to Hodgdon in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment of Cannon, Etc.
The shipment of 23 twelve-pound cannon have been sent to Baltimore addressed to Samuel Dodge.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ship Illegally Equipped for War
Hodgdon should receive from Capt. Richard Dale arms taken from an armed ship called the Vanstable (alias the Isaac, alias the Chickamagga), illegally equipped for war by John Cooper of Virginia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shells for Mortars
Hodgdon is directed to forward to Fort Mifflin fifty shells for each of the ten-inch mortars directed to be sent there, including everything necessary for fitting them for service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Last Year's Accounts
Since Govett's is settling the previous year's accounts at the Auditor's Office, he needs the appropriate receipts from Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Send Us Grape Shot!
Hollingsworth demands that Hodgdon send him 120 pounds of shot and two pounds of grape shot. The bearer should be given an order for delivery and where they may send for them.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Send the Troops by Capt. Garman
The Secretary of War thinks it best to send the troops by Capt. Garman so act accordingly.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Seacoast Gun Carriages
The Secretary of War requests that one of the models of the seacoast gun carriages be transported to Col. Rochefontaine at Boston.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sea Coast Gun Carriage
If the model for the Sea Coast Gun Carriage has not been sent to Col. Rochefontaine, the engineer in New England, the Secretary of War [Knox] will take it with him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Saddle, Bridle, & Cartridges for Reynolds
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to furnish James Reynolds, the express rider, with a saddle and bridle to replace the old ones he brought with him. He also will need a few pistol cartridges.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Reynolds & His Horse
The bearer, James Reynolds, is an express and has arrived with dispatches from General [Anthony] Wayne. Hodgdon is directed to attend to him and his horse and also he wants some money.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Review of Clothing
Encloses letter to Secretary of Treasury, asks to follow directions therein in regards to receiving and reviewing clothing orders from contractors.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Returns Forwarded to General Wayne
For his books Jones needs duplicates of the returns forwarded to General Wayne and asks Hodgdon to provide them.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return the Order to Mr. Paris
[Mostly illegible] Please to return to Mr. Paris the return [?].
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Wayne's Legion
Enclosed is the, confidentially, requested return of the Legion under the command of General [Anthony] Wayne but the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio and in Georgia are not included. The …
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