Samuel Hodgdon
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Messrs Bell and Given discuss payment for shipping parcels of clothing.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)With the President Declining, Who is to Succeed Him?
Apologizes for not having written but he has been busy with work. Asks for news regarding the succession of the President and hopes that it will not bring strife. Describes a storm on Lake Huron. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Winter Clothing Needed at West Point, Etc.
Rochefontaine transmits a return of clothing needed immediately at West Point. The weather has become so inclement that the men are actually suffering for want of clothing. He asked that the clothing …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)William Clark Delivered Articles For Mr. Ball, Etc.
William Clark has delivered Hodgdon's letter and the articles forwarded to Mr. Ball as well as those committed to his own care in Philadelphia. Holt's general return of stores has been forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Whereabouts of the Powder Intended for the Six Nations, Etc.
It is a mystery to Houdin that the order from the War Office respecting the powder for the Six Nations of Indians in 1794 remains unsatisfied but he assures Hodgdon that it was not his fault. He wants …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wants to Use Ship Bound for St. Marys for Return Cargo
Refers to decision for the sloop chartered for St. Mary's to remain subject to the order of the commissioner until they have finished their mission and return to Philadelphia. Requests examination of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Want of Medicines that are Necessary but not in the Chest
The medicine chest sent with Captain Strong arrived, as has the clothing. Doctor Dalcho will write separately to state which medicines are needed but were not in the chest.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wagons Are Able to Take Some Clothing
The wagons engaged for Fort Fidius will be able to take whatever clothing is considered just because Harris has engaged the same wagons that just returned from that place.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Undated Enclosure
Appears to be a list of goods, possibly requested by Sargent from Hodgdon in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Uncertainty Regarding the Number of Bars of Lead
This letter covers Hodgdon's invoice and bill of lading for the lead. The bill of lading specifies the number of bars but there is some uncertainty as to the exact number because of the indifference …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unable to Locate Joseph Matthews, Etc.
Among a number of other business matters, Manning [of contractors Manning & Wychoff] notes that they have directed their agent John Barnes to pay Hodgdon the amount of the first bill. However, they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Trying to See Mr. Dickenson, Etc.
Houdin has not seen Mr. Dickenson yet but will do so as soon as he comes to Albany. He wants to be given notce if there are to be any movements or alterations in the department as a judge in Albany …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Travelling Forge Forwarded to West Point?
"The Secretary of War has directed me to request that you would please to inform him whether the travelling forge has been forwarded to West Point."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting the Baggage of the Western Indians
The Secretary of War directs Hodgdon to provide a wagon to transport the baggage of the Western Indians and their interpreter to Pittsburgh. They are eleven in number and an officer should accompany …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Stores to Pittsburgh
Langham has drawn $500 in favor of William Davidson & Company to be charged in the expense of transporting the stores from Shepherds Town to Pittsburgh. The articles will be shipped in boxes suitable …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation of Indian Goods, Request for Supplies
None of the Indian goods and private stores of A. Wayne have arrived at post. Requested files for armourers and blacksmiths.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Goods and Settlement of Accounts
Letter to Col. Meigs received, will be forwarded by boat with Quartermaster's stores.
James Robertson PapersTransforming Infantry Clothing into Artillery Clothing, Etc.
Articles of infantry clothing can be appropriated to make up the deficiency in artillery clothing in Colonel Rochefontaine's return if the buttons are changed. They are in the hands of the Contractor …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transfer of Captain Wade to Tennessee, Issue of Horses & Equipment
Letter, directs transfer of Captain Wade
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Tools Have Wholly Failed, Etc.
Holt wants his balances paid promptly. That is of particular importance currently because he needs to pay his rent. The tools mentioned in Hodgdon's letter have wholly failed. He has heard from …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Timber Delivered to James Hackett, Etc.
By order of James Scheafe, Naval Agent, Quincy has delivered sundry timber to James Hackett, Constructor of the frigate building for service in the Mediterranean. Quincy has entered account …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Tea Business Should Be Settled, Etc.
Writing mostly in code, Winthrop discusses sundry topics and hopes that the tea business will soon be settled.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
