Samuel Hodgdon
3612 documents

Stationery for the Constructor & Superintendent
08/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the return for the Navy Yard at Boston for July 1796. Gibbs wants to know if he is supposed to furnish the Constructor and the Superintendent with stationery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
State of the muskets at West Point
10/10/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAdvises Hodgdon that another bill has been given to the War department for cleaning and repairing muskets at West Point and recommends that Hodgdon investigate the state of the muskets at that post.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Soldiers Wear Only Rotten Rags, Etc.
07/05/1796 Autograph Letter SignedIn addition to enclosing the returns of ordnance stores and clothing, Kateisen stresses the urgency of the need for coats, hats, vests, and linen overalls at Fort Johnston. The soldiers have nothing …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Small Parcels Not Yet Sent
09/30/1796 Autograph Letter SignedPfeiffer aplogizes for surpassing the customary limits with respect to stores. But he still needs the small parcels that have not been sent and will gladly pay their carriage. He is anxious to have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Sloop "William" Detained for Dispatches
04/12/1796 Autograph Letter Signed"The Secretary of War requests that the sloop William may be detained for his dispatches which will be sent to your office this evening or tomorrow morning."
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Sieves & Other Articles for West Point
08/25/1796 Letter SignedEnclosed is letter from the Secretary of the Treasury requesting the purchase of sieves and a number of other articles for West Point. Hodgdon should indicate which have been furnished and which have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Shoes & Blankets to be Forwarded to Pittsburgh, Etc.
11/25/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAs ordered by the Secretary of War, the shoes and blankets at Shepherds Town will be transported to Pittsburgh, a journey that will consume 12 - 20 days. Langham requires the necessary monies to pay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Shipment of Goods
07/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedIrregularities in general return submitted by Craig will be attended to, noted shipments of goods via barge. Noted General Wayne's astonishment in the lack of Indian goods at "this post" (possibly …
James Robertson Papers
Sheep Skins, Bunting, & Six-Pound Field Pieces
10/15/1796 Letter SignedKalteisen requests the following; sheep skins for sponge staffs, bunting for a new set of colors for the garrison and the boat, six pound field pieces.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settlement of Accounts and Purchase of Land
05/20/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDraft in favor of Henry Miller who drew from J. Nevill. Transport of bar iron noted. Charges for printing advertisements of land on Ohio river to be placed to credit of Craig. Requests Hodgdon to …
James Robertson Papers
Seeks to Acquaint Hodgdon with Col. Gaither; Bill of Lading
04/05/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDid not receive Hodgdon's previous letter from December until just now because it was on a vessel carried into North Carolina where it sprung a leak and was detained. Refers to Col. Gaither in command …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Seeks Information about Tents
04/09/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAsks if there are returns that will give them information about the quantity and quality of tents belonging to the army. McHenry is apprehensive that tents are much wanted at headquarters.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Seeks Information about Legal, Just Payment
06/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedNotes that Thomas Holt showed a letter from the "Minister" of War stating Perkins is allowed $70. Perkins notes that he has referred Holt to Hodgdon and relies on justice agreeable to contract.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Secretary of War Requests Express to go to Susquehanna Ferry
03/19/1796 Autograph Letter SignedNathan Jones informs Hodgdon that Secretary of War requests an express to go to Susquehanna Ferry; or further if wanted.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Sailing of the Vessel that Takes the Forge
05/24/1796 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War notes that Hodgdon's letter will answer whether the vessel transporting the forge will sail on Thursday or Friday.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Returns of Stores and Items Needed
02/13/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed annual account of stores, includes supplies required. Has not been able to see Governor for approval of Hodgdon's order. Specific request for clothing to "prevent the soldiers from …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Returns of Military Stores, Clothing at Fort Fidius Georgia
03/03/1796 Autograph Letter SignedBy order of Secretary of War, Lewis encloses returns of military stores, return of stores in Quartermaster Department, and clothing at Fort Fidius Georgia.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Returns from Portsmouth New Hampshire Navy Yard
02/02/1796 Letter SignedQuincy reports that he has submitted his shipyard returns for January 1796.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)
Returns for March 1796 from Navy Yard at Boston from Major Caleb Gibbs
04/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFrom Edmund Hartt's shipyard at Boston, Major Caleb Gibbs, clerk at Navy Yard, submits returns for month of March 1796.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Returns and Stores
12/30/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that he can expect to receive an explanatory abstract to accompany the previous return of stores. Langham has sent blankets and shoes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of the Navy Yard at Boston
12/05/1796 Autograph Letter Signed"Enclosed you have the return from the Navy Yard in this place for the month of November which I hope will meet your approbation."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of the Navy Yard at Boston
11/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the return of Boston Navy Yard for the month of October 1796.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of the Boston Navy Yard for December
01/04/1796 Autograph Letter Signed"Enclosed you have the return from the Navy Yard in this place for the month of December 1795."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of the Boston Navy Yard
07/05/1796 Autograph Letter Signed"Enclosed you have the return from the Navy Yard in this place for the month of June 1796."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Return of Stores Enclosed
02/16/1796 Autograph Letter SignedReturn of stores enclosed. Vouchers sent by Bryant previous to this letter, information on workmen who made carriages who desire payment. Bryant requested money to be sent to him.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
