Samuel Hodgdon
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Expense of an Express To and From West Point
10/05/1795 Letter Signed"The Secretary of War wishes to know what would be the expence of sending an express to West Point, and his returning to Philadelphia."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Establishing Responsiblity for Damage to Arms
02/09/1795 Letter SignedMcLean and Van Emburgh cite their contract with the United States, the theme of which is that if any damage was done to the arms while in their care, it must be clearly established that it was their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Errors Relative to Cavalry Equipment Sent to Georgia
10/21/1795 Letter SignedSimmons worries that the enclosed return of cavalry equipment sent to Georgia in 1793, and charged to individuals of that State, may not have included all of the forwarded articles. Hodgdon is asked …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Eighteen Boxes of Rifles
09/03/1795 Autograph Letter SignedNicholson has received eighteen boxes of rifles, with the enclosed invoice, and the inspection thereof is nearly complete. There are muskets, however, that are not fit for inspection so he will leave …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Disposition of a Box of Public Shoes
02/20/1795 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is a bill of lading for public shoes that have been in storage since the Summer of '92. The shoes were delivered to Manning, Wychoff & Co. by Beach & Canfield who had been contracted by the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Discrepancy in Hodgdon's Account
09/08/1795 Letter SignedHodgdon's account as agent for procuring supplies for the War Department for the first six months of 1795 has been adjusted at the Treasury. The balance found is $14.42 more than the balance from the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Difficulties in Obtaining Supplies at the Treasury
03/15/1795 Letter SignedThough Hodgon had written Craig regarding the difficulties of obtaining from the Treasury the necessary supplies for the Quartermaster's Department, Craig had earlier responded via Colonel McNair with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Difference between the Amount Counted & the Bills of Lading
09/26/1795 Letter SignedThe lead transported on board Captain Gardner's sloop "Pomona" and Captain Daggot's sloop "Heziah" is received. The pigs and bars have been weighed and counted and there appears to be a significant …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Design of Iron Trucks
10/30/1795 Autograph Letter SignedPickering wants to know for what carriages were the iron trucks provided? Were they designed for sea coast as well as other gun carriages?
Timothy Pickering Papers
Demand for Hats
07/03/1795 Document SignedBryan writes Hodgdon to complain about an apparently insistent claim by Hodgdon for a large number of hats. Bryan claims that this is a significant imposition which is detrimental to his interests. …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Delivery of Muskets
03/07/1795 Letterbook CopyNotification of delivery of common muskets via sloop Sarah & Mary.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Delivery of Goods
12/18/1795 Autograph Letter SignedApologies for not submitting information regarding delivery of goods made to Fort Pitt. Information now enclosed.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Delivery of Articles to West Point
12/24/1795 Letter SignedHodgdon is asked to deliver patent padlocks, drum cords, and drum snares to West Point. Mr. Warin will take charge of them to West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Deliver the Articles to Mr. Humphreys
05/13/1795 Autograph Letter SignedThe articles to be issued from the public stores for the frigate building at Philadelphia are so numerous that it will cause inconvenience and a loss of time for the Constructor to apply to the War …
Timothy Pickering Papers
Delay of the Accounts for the Frigate
04/25/1795 Autograph Letter SignedSwan explains why Hodgdon's form for keeping the accounts of the frigate has not been forwarded and apologizes for the delay.
Updike/Arnold Autograph Collection
Delay in Transporting Military Stores
05/01/1795 Autograph Letter SignedThe military stores ordered to the shipyard by Captain Thompson were not sent because the revenue cutter did not arrive from Charleston. They were ordered again and the order should have been sent to …
Timothy Pickering Papers
Deduction from the Account of John Dunwoody
08/18/1795 Letter SignedHodgdon's account of advances agrees with the charges exhibited except for the sum of twenty dollars which appears to have been paid on account of John Dunwoody. Should there be any pending claim by …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Debiting and Crediting the Smith for Copper Worked
05/19/1795 Letter SignedDoughty wishes to know if it is proper for him to debit and credit the smith in his day book and ledger for the copper he receives from and returns to Doughty. He suggests two different procedures to …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
12/25/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig urges Samuel Hodgdon's timely settlement of the Quartermaster accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
12/18/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig writes to Samuel Hodgdon regarding the settlement of the Quartermaster account.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
12/11/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig provides a detailed explanation to Samuel Hodgdon regarding the various totals reflected on the enclosed cost estimate.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
12/04/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the Quartermaster General has directed him to settle his accouts with Hodgdon. Craig tells Hodgdon that the Quartermaster will subsequently reimburse Hodgdon …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
11/27/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig acknowledges money and newspapers received from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also requests a financial advance for expenses as well as a supply of rods for nails.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
11/20/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig notifies Samuel Hodgdon that additional cost estimates pertaining to Fort Pitt are forthcoming.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
11/13/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig requests stationary and two hundred dollars in small silver from Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
