Samuel Hodgdon
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Purchase of Thirty Pack Horses
The clerk has received a letter from Major Craig in which he expresses the need to purchase thirty additional pack horses for the journey from Pittsburgh to Presq'Isle. Since no money has been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Six Hundred Packhorses, Etc.
Haragan notes that he has drawn on Hodgdon fifteen thousand dollars in favor of Captain Edward Butler and lists the bills that are to be paid. The money is also needed to complete the purchase of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Land
Bryant informs Hogdon he received a letter from the Secretary of War directing him to determine what quantity of land is necessary to maintain the public business in Springfield. He will write the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Promissory Note
Hunt promised to deliver various muskets and arms supplies to Hodgdon.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Progress of Howitzer Carriages, Pay for Workmen, and the Digging of Another Well
Bryant informs Hodgdon of the completion of almost all the six-pound howitzer carriages and requests additional money with which to pay the workmen. Bryant also reiterates the need for another well …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Please Oblige Me With Thirty Dollars
Sorber requests the thirty dollars he needs to go on. The money should be entrusted to the bearer of this letter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Please Meet at Dunwoody's
Coxe announces that they are meeting in the evening at Dunwoody's with Spread Eagle to discuss musket shirts. He hopes that Hodgdon can attend for at least an hour.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment and an Advance
Dayton sends Hodgdon a bill of exchange and duplicate for $1500 from a Mr. Ludlow. Dayton requests an advance of half this sum, and comments that he will enter into a contract if necessary that …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Paying the Armorers at New London
The armorers at New London are, by contract, to be paid in Philadelphia. Hodgdon must know to whom such payments are to be paid and should avoid a longer violation of the public obligation. Care …
Timothy Pickering PapersPay My Wife for Dr. Brown's Rifle, Etc.
Perkins asked if the money for Dr. Brown's rifle could be paid to his wife since she is in need of funds. He also needs a copy of the inventory of his tools since his has been lost. The drying of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Papers Respecting Stage Transactions
With regard to the papers respecting stage transactions, the bill Hodgdon returned was McLean & Van Emburgh's return for making no further applications to the Secretary of War relative to these …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Papers and Money for Kirkpatrick
Pickering wants the papers for Kirkpatrick to be included in today's post to Pittsburgh. The $2000 for him should also be sent.
Timothy Pickering PapersOrdnance for Mud Island
Pickering asks Hodgdon to deliver to James Gamble for the use of the garrison at Mud Island the following: half a barrel of cannon powder, fifty tubes filled and forty empty cartridges for …
Timothy Pickering PapersOrder to Maintain Horses
Horses to be housed by Hodgdon for Colonel Rochefontaine.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionOmissions in My October Account
Shore admits that when he transmitted his October account he did not include the voucher for articles received during the month. Having it now in his power to include them, he embraces the opportunity …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Number of Tents at West Point
Hodgdon is asked whether there are army tents at West Point and, if so, what is the number?
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notification of Arrival
Salutary note stating baggage arrival and that the gentlemen are ready to obey Hodgdon's orders.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Not a Single LIne from You!
Writing in code, Sargent laments that he is astonished that in nearly an age he has not received a single line from Hodgdon. He refers to the Indians including the Shawnese
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Northwest Territory and Indians
One hundred Indians are at Greenville awaiting the completion of the treaty. As some appear to be of a hostile disposition, Smith doubts that there will be a peaceful resolution. There has been rapid …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Wife May Make Trouble for Me!
Sorber asks for twenty dollars, ten of which will go to the bearer. If he does not get the money, he worries that his wife will make trouble for him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Want of Stationery
Hodgdon is informed of the lack of stationery at Pittsburgh due to the general supply sent to Fort Washington. It is important to note that the small boxes contain only fifty sheets.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Abilities as a Gun Maker
Miles expresses his wish that Hodgdon will be satisfied with his abilities as a gunmaker. He notes that forging and smithing are also skills with which he is familiar. He hopes to remain in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muskets for the Artillery, Etc.
Hodgdon has requested a sample of muskets for the artillery that might be assembled from the materials on hand. Pickering desires the Purveyor to to see whether he can substitute the 800 stand needed …
Timothy Pickering PapersMonthly Reports of the Secretary of War
Day is sending Hodgdon the monthly reports of the Secretary of War and informs Hodgdon that postage is avoided by sending these reports under cover to the Secretary of War.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Money for the Quartermaster's Department
Since Major Craig has travelled to Fort Franklin, in his absence Park acknowledges the receipt of Hodgdon's letter enclosing two thousand dollars, in twenty rolls of one hundred dollars each, for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
