Samuel Hodgdon
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Twenty Boxes of Rifles
Nicholson is sending, with Peter Alexander, twenty boxes of rifles-- inspected, oiled, papered, and packed in good order--as per invoice.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Travel
Request for supplies from Fort Hamilton, travel route of Hodgdon discussed.
First Congress: Petitions and Memorials to the Senate [1A-G1] (RG46)Supplies
Clothing has been shipped, request for report on pack horses performance. Noted Mr. Swan not yet returned from Maryland.
General CollectionSuggests Purchase of Corn for Horses in Winter
Reports that Mr. Ritchie has delivered a few barrels of corn. Suggests they buy more corn from him for horses during the winter months going to and from Jefferson.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToStores Ordered
Stores ordered, 5 1/2 shells to arrive shortly but won't be ready for campaign.
General CollectionStatus of Supplies
Location of supplies to be shipped via wagon given.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Status of Stores and Store House
Enclosed return on stores that recently came to hand, barrel of powder damaged during transit. Store house is in a state of disrepair and cannot be made completely secure. Craig to make repairs to …
James Robertson PapersShipment of Goods to Pittsburg
In this unsigned copy of document to Samuel Hodgdon, author informs that Mr Colesworthy, the bearer of this letter, sets off for Pittsburg next day. Discusses purchase of mare, bridle, saddle, saddle …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Sending Forward Horses and Supplies
Sent twenty-four horses to be used by the cavalry. Discussed sending additional horses and purchasing and forwarding goods if they were available. Requested Hodgdon enclose several hundred bank …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Safe Arrival
Checking on safe arrival, hopes that stores descended Ohio River safely as well. Much is expected from his exertions and activity.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionReturn of the New Contractor's Provisions on Hand
A return of the provisions on hand at Fort Washington belonging to Elijah Williams, Contractor, as of the 5th of November 1791.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Clothing Forwarded to Pittsburg
Return of clothing includes hats, coats, vests, stocks, shirts, shoes, drilling overalls, sheeting, blankets, pouches and horns.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Articles Lost on 4th November 1791
The return of the articles lost during the action of the 4th of November 1791.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requests Letter of Commendation
Refers to the death of Major Ferguson and the implications the loss of connection have made in his career with his own promotions. Requests a private letter recommending Ewing for promotion.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequests Drafts for Company and Information about Discharges
Refers to death of Mr. Acheson. Requests draft for company orders and information about soldier discharges.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for More Cartridges
Captain Patrick Phelon reports all men accounted for, but box of ammunition did not contain amount expected. Requests that Col Hodgdon send ammunition on next provision boat.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report of Conditions at the Garrison
Reports missing an important article (tar) and no corn, and they cannot proceed as planned, producing an insecure situation at the garrison. Notes need for a constant guard against the savages, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRelocation of the War Office
William Knox writes the Quartermaster General's upcoming move of the War Office to new quarters.
Misc MSSRelieving the Wounded
The clothing sent on is a little wet having gone through the river and there is no place here to open the bales with any kind of safety. The General thinks that they should be sent as they are on to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation of John Davis, Etc.
Relative to Dr. Bond's friend John Davis, he notes that if Hodgdon will take him by the hand it will be gratefully remembered. Hodgdon may feel confident in Davis's industry, sobriety, and integrity …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
