Samuel Hodgdon
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Clothing for Sergeant Williams
Sergeant Williams has not drawn woolen and linen overalls and a vest because none could be found to fit him. Since General Knox wants Williams sent to New Jersey to join the recruiting service, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Dayton's Recruits
Ten suits of clothing for privates should be packed up and transported to Elizabeth Town, New Jersey for the use of Lieut. Horatio Dayton's artillery recruits at that place.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Chickasaw Goods from Pittsburgh to Nashville
The interim Secretary of War requests information from the Commissary of Military Stores regarding the carriage of Chickasaw goods from Pittsburgh to Nashville, specifically the weight.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Certification of Our Account
Manning and Wychoff are transmitting via their agent, John Barnes, their account against the United States for services rendered in New York. Since Hodgdon is the person most acquainted with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Carriage Wheels and Buildings in Need of Repair
Bryant's letter to Hodgdon contains the return of ordnance and stores for the month of March, noting that all the unfinished wheels have been taken out of storage. Bryant requests two tons of iron to …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Cannon Searcher to Providence
The cannon searcher should be sent to Brown & Francis at Providence on a vessel bound for that place or for Providence. If neither is available, it can be transported via New York on a packet. It …
Timothy Pickering PapersCannon Delivered to the Military Stores
Pickering has been informed of the cannon being delivered to the military stores of the United States where they will be deposited with the Commanding Officer.
Timothy Pickering PapersCannon Delivered to Captain Malbone
Stagg encloses an extract of a letter from William Littlefield to Timothy Pickering regarding the delivery of cannon to Captain [Francis] Malbone. Also noted is the removal of the ammunition to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cannon & Equipage for the Garrison at Charleston
Hodgdon is directed to have transported to Charleston, South Carolina a number of cannon and equipage for the use of the garrison at that place. Whichever of these articles are in the magazine at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bryant Writing Hodgdon about Howitzers
Bryant encloses the return of ordnance and military stores for December. He informs Hodgdon that the carriages for the 5.5 inch howitzers are nearly finished and work has commenced on the carriages …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Bruff Writing Hodgdon about Supplies to Finish the Fort and Supply his Troops
The letter discusses returns, equipment and supplies received at the fort; it is important that the fort be completed, so to that end storage must be completed, ordnance and military apparatuses must …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Boxes to John Hay
Sorber has sent, via stage, boxes of muskets and canteens to be left at Mr. John Hay's address on Third Street.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Boxes of Lead Put on Board the Pomona
The bill of lading and price fixes the number of bars of lead only because the Captain is confident they were not delivered on side but were put aboard the "Pomona." He may be right but, despite the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Box Containing Drafts of the Cannon
"The Secretary of War requests you will send with the bearer the box containing Mr. [?] drafts of the cannon."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Blank Muster and Pay Rolls to David Henley
A half-ream of blank detachment and company pay and muster rolls is to be forwarded to David Henley, Agent of the War Department at Knoxville in the Western Territory.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bills in Hodgdon's Favor Being Settled
Dayton mentions to Hodgdon,a letter from Israel Ludlow which informs him that the bills drawn in Hodgdon's favor for $1500 have been presented and paid. Dayton requests that Hodgdon discharge a draft …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Bill of Lading for Lead on Board Two Vessels
Due to an error there is one load of lead more than Breed was charged. The fact that the lead was loaded on board two vessels instead of one affects the bills of lading but both vessels will still …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Exchange to Nathaniel Shaw
Hodgdon is directed to pay Haragan's bill of exchange and a second for the same amount should go to Nathaniel Shaw by Quartermaster's order and charged to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Balance Due on Account of Bills
Dayton thanks Hodgdon for covering the cost of a post note for the balance due Dayton on account of his bills upon Israel Ludlow. He is returning the requisite receipts which were signed by Hodgdon.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Attending to Mrs. Skinner's Illness, Etc.
Skinner received a letter informing him that his wife was very sick so he had to leave his business with a friend so he could rush to her side.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Artillery Clothing to be Sent to West Point
Stagg lists a number of articles of artillary clothing that should be packed up and sent to West Point along with the articles that have already been ordered for that place and which are to go by …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles for West Point
The articles on the enclosed list should be packed up and transported to West Point. Hodgdon is asked to make a return of the articles not in the store so that they can be purchased by the Purveyor.
Timothy Pickering PapersArticles for Mr. Humphreys, the Constructor
The articles issued from the public stores for the frigate building at Philadelphia are needed immediately so they will be hastily delivered on the orders of Mr. Humphreys, the constructor.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles Bound for Charleston
Pickering directs Hodgdon to to pack up and transport to Charleston, South Carolina the listed articles. They should be addressed to Governor Arnoldus Vanderhorst and shipped on the first vessel bound …
Timothy Pickering Papers
