Samuel Hodgdon
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Outlines the Duties of Hodgdon, the New SuperIntendent of Military Stores
Hodgdon is informed that he has been appointed Superintendent of Military Stores. His duties in relation to the Departments of War and Treasury are defined and he is provided with the forms he will …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Outfitting Charles Evans, Former Captive
Hodgdon is asked to provide Charles Evans, a soldier lately returned from captivity, with the necessary clothing to make him feel decent and comfortable and with a horse, saddle, and bridle so that he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ordnance Stores for Wayne's Troops
Hodgdon is directed by Secretary of War to provide an estimate of ordnance stores for the troops under the command of Major General Wayne for the year 1794.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ordnance On Board
The ordnance has put on board Capt. Ashmore's vessel at the lowest freight that it could be done for.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ordnance in South Carolina
Enclosed is a return of all the ordnance within South Carolina from Governor [William] Moultrie. Hodgdon is directed to ship to Charleston powder and ball so as to complete 100 rounds of ammunition …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ordnance
Method for purchases of ordnance and armor. Mr. Nicholson to be superintendent, pending the President's approbation.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Orders to take charge of deserters
Detachment under Ensign McClean, marching to Headquarters, to take charge of seven deserters in jail. McClean waits on Hodgdon for some iron handcuffs to secure the deserters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order for Bruff's Recruits
Stagg lists a number of articles that should be transported to Baltimore for the use of Captain Bruff's recruits. There is also a list of articles already received by Captain Bruff.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Only Two Expresses Have Called, Etc.
Slough is pleased that all expresses are supposed to pass through Lancaster so he will have the opporunity to forward important letters. However, he is sorry to report that only two of the expresses …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)One Shirt Really Wanting
Bissell received the fifty suits of clothing in good order but finds that one private's shirts is wanting in Hogshead No. 3. It may have been taken out on the water.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the whereabouts of Milligan
Milligan has not yet arrived from Philadelphia. Hodgdon should make inquiries to see if he still in that city because Perkins is concerned that he has not yet spent the money and therefore cannot …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Objects for $25,000?
The Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon furnish him with an estimate stating the objects for which the $25,000 was requested.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)O'Hara's Account
[Partly illegible] The amount incurred, exclusive of Major Craig's demands and the credit given to Mr. Belli for the sum of $12,000, was ordered in a separate account, explained in O'Hara's earlier …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notification of Receipt
Moultrie received iron [tr]uck and heels for carriages.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionNotifcation of Payment Owed, Deserter Captured
Money drawn in favor of Jeremiah Barkey, the bearer of the letter. Deserter Robert Newman apprehended this morning, to be transported to Fort Fayette.
James Robertson PapersNo Temporary Buildings
The Secretary of War [Knox] does not approve Hodgdon's proposal of erecting temporary buildings for the infant armory because the public cannot afford the extra expense.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Knapsacks!
McClean laments that there has been a capital mistake in Hodgdon's failure to send knapsacks in the recent shipment of equipage. Not having knapsacks causes the soldiers continuous strife since they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Driver for My Wagon
Sears apologizes for not sending his wagon. Just as he had the carriage ready, the driver decided not to go. Sears' driver is taking Mr. Page to Bristol but will be available upon his return.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Cash on Hand, Etc.
[Partly illegible] A number of boatmen and pack horsemen have arrived from Fort Washington to whom considerable sums are due. With no cash on hand, Craig will draw on Hodgdon an as yet undetermined …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)New Specimens of Gun Carriages
Mr. Carmaubs [?] has conferred with the Secretary of War concerning improvements in gunnery. Knox wants Hodgdon to furnish him with artificers, a shop, and tools so that he can produce new specimens …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Names of the Inspectors
Jones wants the names of the inspectors appointed by the Secretary of War and by the Secretary of the Treasury under the contract for 1793 with Young and Dannacker, particularly those who inspected …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Name of the Person Who Goes Express
Lewis asks for the name of the person taking the express the next day and whether he is going to Carlisle. Money is being sent to a recruiting officer at that place and this inquiry is made at the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Underpaid Son
Although Miles had understood from Major Holt that Miles' son would receive the same pay as himself, $26.65, he is astonished to discover that his son is only receiving $16. Holt declares that he does …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Quantity of Wagons
[Partly illegible] Parker assures Hodgdon that has spared no pain, night or day, to complete his quantity of wagons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Family Affairs
[Partly illegible] Fortune has favored Dunwick's two daughters with wedlock so they no longer need his assistance in the form of part of his pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
