Samuel Hodgdon
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Muskets & Replaced Arms
Hodgdon is asked to respond to Holt's latest letter as it applies to muskets, particularly since the number of replaced arms has been augmented recently.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Musket & Rifle Powder
Sixty barrels of musket powder and forty barrels of rifle powder forwarded to Pittsburgh are to be considered part of the estimate of the ordnance of the present year.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Music Equipage for Lt. Geddes
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Lt. [Simon] Geddes a drum with carriage and case, drumsticks, two fifes, and fife cases, all for the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Murder by hostile Indians
James O'Hara, Quartermaster General, discusses sundry accounting matters and laments the unfortunate fall of Robert Elliot, who was killed by the Indians. He has had no communication from the Indians …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Multiplicity of Business
Hodgdon should assume that Hunt has a multiplicity of business on hand which prevented him answering Mr. Parker.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Much Wanted Sundries, Etc.
The horsemen have moved on, accompanied by Governor Howell, to New Town.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mr. Tinsley's Cartridge Boxes
It appears that the cartridge boxes contracted for with [Samuel] Tinsley are less in the bore of the wood than the pattern calls for although Tinsley claims that the wood has by some means been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mr. Stille's Account
Mr. Stille's account has been presented for adjustment but, prior to settlement, the time he was employed should be ascertained. Therefore, Hodgdon should provide the appopriate certification of his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mr. Harris's Horse
[Difficult handwriting] Slough laments that, though Mr. Harris's horse is still alive, it is his opinion that he will never be able to go to Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mounting Iron Cannon
Instant measures are needed to mount iron cannon in Maryland as well as Norfolk, Virginia, and Charleston, South Carolina. Common workers may be hired at those places for this purpose. Hodgdon should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)More Equipage for Lieutenant Campbell Smith
In addition to what has already been requested for Lieutenant Campbell Smith, he needs horse saddle and bridle holsters and pistols.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)More Blankets Are Needed!
The clothing and arms have arrived on board the sloop "Banger" but there must have been a mistake because there are no blankets, bayonet scabbards, or gun slings. Blankets in particular are needed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money for the Quartermaster's Department
Belli has drawn on Hodgdon $1300 for the use of the Quartermaster's Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money for Slough
Cornet Slough and his dragoons are to be furnished with as much money as may be needed for him to procure forage for his party to Lancaster and Williamsport.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money for Provisions of the Workmen, Etc.
The boarding business has fallen entirely into the hands of the workmen who are in need of money to buy provision for the ensuing season.Holt recommends that the wages of the men should be adjusted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Drawn on O'Hara's Account
Belli has drawn on the account of John O'Hara $300 for Mr. Shaw and $250 for Mr. Grayson which, after payment, will be charged to O'Hara's account.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Models for Carriages
Jones sends along the model of the cannon and carriage that was requested by the Secretary of War. It is not intended that either the platform or breastwork should be included the model.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Models for Cannon Carriages
Hodgdon is directed by Secretary of War to have made three models for cannon carriages similar to the brass piece mounted in Jones' office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Missed Passing Information to Sec. of Treasury
Received a request to forward supplies for the militia army to the Secretary of War, but the Secretary of Treasury had already departed. Is anxious to fulfill assigned duties. Requests attention to …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Mislaid Account
Ensign Garret Voorhis had a quantity of public stores which he put into Bray's storehorse when he was ordered to march to Philadelphia. The account for same has been mislaid and no entry made in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Militia Requirements to Suppress Rebellion
Requires militia troops from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia to suppress Whiskey Rebellion.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Military Stores, Tents, & Camp Equipage Needed Immediately
Large bodies of militia are to be assembled at Williamsport in Maryland and Winchester in Virginia. Military stores, tents, and camp equipage should be forwarded without delay to those places.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Military Stores, Duties, and Description of Departments
Since Samuel Hodgdon has been designated the Intendant of Military Stores, Wolcott describes in detail his duties in relation to the Department of War and the Department of the Treasury and the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Military Stores Shipped to Colonel Olney
Enclosed is Colonel Olney's account of the military stores shipped, the amount being $75. Hodgdon is asked to transmit a draft for that sum to the bank in Providence.
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.Military Stores Landed in Good Order
The military stores were landed in Providence in good order. Except for three shot split and one missing, they are safely stored. Olney's account for the freight shall be sent by the next post, the …
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.
