Samuel Hodgdon
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Arrival of Mrs. Pike and Goods
Mrs. Pike and children arrived by wagon. Receipt and black horse returned with waggoner; John Poor. Request to pay Barker brothers receipt and charge to QM Department. Request for more nail rods.
James Robertson PapersArmiing the Corps of Artillery
With the idea of arming the Corps of Artillery with guns of the French model, Pickering has decided to use the existing barrels and locks with bayonets adapted for the purpose. Mr. Nicholson should …
Timothy Pickering PapersAmount of My Account is In Hand
"Your letter of the 30th ultimo enclosing a post note for the amount of my account came safely to hand."
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.Aknowledgement of possession of gunpower at Norfolk Virginia
James Grey acknowledges possession in the public magazine, of a number of casks of gunpowder, which he will deliver when called for by the proper officer. Signed by James Grey
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advance Pay of Hodgdon's Clerks Denied, Etc.
Simmons states that an advance of monies for the salaries of Hodgdon's clerks would be improper but In order to make his quarterly adjustment of the accounts of the Superintendant of Military Stores, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Adequate Provisions for the Troops
Pickering wants to know how many days provisions would ensure a supply against common incidents. He believes that a further provison of a month's rations for the troops should be made after their …
Timothy Pickering PapersAdapting Carriages of Ammunition, Etc.
Pickering lists a number of items and wonders whether they can be obtained and received at West Point by early April. The carriages of the wagons should be adapted to the kind of ammunition they will …
Timothy Pickering PapersAcknowledged Receipt of Post Notes
In absence of Maj. Craig, Park acknowledged receipt of post notes in twenty dollar increments for use by Quartermaster's Department.
James Robertson PapersAccounts of the Frigate as well as a Return
The letter mentions receipt of form for keeping the account of the Frigate. The letter also encloses Quincy's return between December 20th 1794 and April 30th 1795, along with a memo of sundries …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Accounts Forwarded via Samuel Coleman
Shore is transmitting his accounts for the period through May 1795. Since the packet is too large for the Post Office, he is placing it in the care of Samuel Coleman, merchant of Norfolk, who is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accountability in the Use of Timber
Hodgdon has specified that all timber received at the Navy Yard must be accounted for by specific measurement. William Herbert, who is foreman of the yard and temporary constructor of the frigate, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Uniform Clothing Received Last Spring
Account of uniform clothing received last spring from Major Hill of Lenox, New York by Captain George Fleming. An inventory of clothing from West Point, New York. Author notes that Major Fousard …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Clothing Ordered to Several Rendezvous
Account of clothing ordered for troops under the command of the officers at the following rendezvous: Hagers Town, Federick Town, Lancaster, Staunton, Richmond, Fincastle, Carlisle, Federicksburg, and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account Balance of Military Stores
Returns and accounts of military stores discussed. Missing muskets location addressed.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Account Adjusted for James Byers
An account has been adjusted at the Treasury between the United States and James Byers, the contractor for casting howitzers. Byers has delivered to John Bryant, Keeper of Military Stores at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Acceptance of the Balance as a Discharge
Since they do not feel supported, McLean & Emburgh have decided to accept Hodgdon's check for the balance, issued to the bearer Ezekial Abrahams, as a discharge.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Abstract of Clothing and Stationary delivered to Artillerists and Engineers
Lists items such as clothing, supplies, stationary; artillery, weapons, and food given to artillerists and engineers. Information extracted from vouchers.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)A Surplus of Clasps & A Deficiency of Blankets, Etc.
The stores have not been examined until now because of the deranged state of the public store. However, an examination shows a surplus of stock clasps and a shortage of blankets.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Return on Ordnance and Supplies for May and an Update on the Gun Carriages
Bryant encloses the return on ordnance and supplies for May. The carriage bodies for the 28 six-pounder guns are all finished except for the side boxes and painting. Bryant expects the work to be …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)A Personal Request of the Superintendent of Military Stores
Butler requests the of Hodgdon the purchase of personal supplies which cannot be obtained in Pittsburgh, such as sherry wine, brown sugar, and soap. He requests it be sent by public wagon, and will …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)A Gentle & Easygoing Horse
Stagg appreciates the temporary use of one of the public horses. He asks Hodgdon to notify the keeper of the stables that he prefers to ride a gentle and easygoing horse.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Drawing Board for Mr. Fox
Mr. Fox, who is making drafts for the frigate building at Philadelphia, is in want of a drawing board. Mr. Fox will visit Hodgdon's store to select the board that best fits his needs.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayA Box to be Forwarded to Caleb Swan
Simmons is delivering a box marked "Caleb Swan, Esq., Paymaster General, Greenville," that includes Simmons' bank book and muster and payrolls. The box should be forwarded to Swan as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$1000 Discounted at This Bank
Hodgdon is notified of a note for $1500 deposited at Nixon's bank which Hodgdon is directed to discharge.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
