Samuel Hodgdon
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Provisions for New Jersey Militia
Requested information on what to provide the militia currently staying at Hunt's post.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Proving the Cannon Being Cast at Providence
Hodgdon is to transport the following to Providence, Rhode Island addressed to Colonel Jeremiah Olney: 6,700 pounds of cannon powder, 204 32-pound shot, and 564 24-pound shot for proving the cannon …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Providing Transportation for Hutchins' Detachment
It is utterly impossible that one wagon can accomodate Hutchins' detachment. Sixteen men are to go westward and some of them are not able to carry their knapsacks or muskets. The certainty of bad …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Providing Campbell with a Worthy Mount
The bearer, Robert Campbell, has arrived with a worn down horse so Slough has given him an express horse so that he can be delivered safely to Hodgdon at Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proposal for Cleaning and Repairing Muskets
Nicholson presents his proposal for cleaning and repairing brass mounted muskets and bayonets and putting them in complete order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Price of a Good Imported Musket & Bayonet
Jones inquires as to the price of a good imported musket and bayonet as well as the cost of producing them. He also wants to know the price of a cartridge box.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder, Lead, & Flints for Gov. Mifflin
The Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon charge as a loan to the State of Pennsylvania the powder, lead, and flints that have been provided to Gov. [Thomas] Mifflin in addition to the 140 rifles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder for Governor Mifflin
Governor Mifflin has applied for a supply of powder intended for a company of artillery who will support the patriotic militia of the city. Powder, standard cartridges, portfires, and other articles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Post Notes Received
Post notes and packet of newspapers received. Plans to send a sketch of improvements made to Fort Fayette. Request for clothing due T. Butler's detachment. O'Hara requested Madeira wine.
James Robertson PapersPistols to be Forwarded
Apologies for late receipt of letter, pistols to be forwarded.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Pistols in Box No. 1
A few of the pistols in Box. No. 1 have allready been issued but the remainder will be forwarded at the first opportunity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pistols Have Been Sent
The pistols have been put on the boat and will be sent from Middletown by land to New Haven.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pistol Cartridges for Slough
Cornet Slough and his dragoons are ordered on a special command by the President with a special party that will join him in Trenton. He needs one hundred pistol cartridges immediately.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Perpetual Drunkeness, Etc.
In addition to providing details of his account, Holt notes that he discharged Ben Worthington for perpetual drunkeness.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Peace or Civil War Continued, Etc.
Craig requests five thousand dollars in order to comply with the requisitions of the Quartermaster General for forage and sundry other articles and to defray the expenses of the further work at Fort …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment of $3000 for Nathaniel Shaw
Belli has drawn on Hodgdon six bills in favor of Nathaniel Shaw of $500 each, which sum of $3000, after duly paid, should be charged to Belli's account for the use of the Quartermaster's Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Paying McIntire for Forage, Etc.
Craig is drawing on Hodgdon $633 for John McIntire who furnished a quantity of forage sent to Fort Washington and sundry articles for the post at Wheeling.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Patterns of Military Clothing for 1793-1795
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to send to the War Office the patterns of military clothing for the troops of the United States for the years 1793, 1794, and 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Patterns for Casting Iron Wheels
Hodgdon is directed to send to Tench Coxe, the Commissioner of the Revenue, the patterns for casting the iron wheels for the 32 and 24 pounder cannon carriages.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Patterns for Casting Iron
Hodgdon is to deliver to Tench Cox, Commissioner of the Revenue, two patterns for the casting of iron for both a thirty-two and and a twenty-four pounder, to be delivered to the bearer, Mr. Gitts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pattern for Hats
Gibbs has made a pattern for the hats for the artillery which he hopes will meet with Hodgdon's approbation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pattern Coat & Vest for Sergeants
The Secretary of War directs Hodgdon to send to his office the pattern coat and vest for sergeants. The contractors have brought some cloth samples which they propose as substitutes. Mr. Stille has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pattern Clothing
It does not appear that the pattern clothing for the War Office is available for viewing at this time which is a concern since the time for closing contracts is approaching.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Parcel of Saltpeter
[Partially illegible] Francis requests a parcel of saltpeter, carefully weighed, and wants a receipt for the amount. He has asked Hazlehurst to deliver to Hodgdon the six twelve-pound cannon that he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
