Samuel Hodgdon
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Return of Quartermaster Stores. Etc.
09/09/1796 Letter SignedEnclosed is a general return of Quartermaster, Ordnance, and Hospital stores, with clothing and Indian goods received, issued, forwarded, and on hand at Pittsburgh from April 1795 to through March …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of Ordnance and Military Stores at Mud Island
03/02/1796 Autograph Letter SignedNathan Jones forwards to returns for Mud Island which he has just received from Lieutenant Tallman.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Return of Iron Nine-Pounders
07/28/1796 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to provide a return of the iron nine-pounders at the various posts, magazines, and fortifications of the United States. He should include an account of the several …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of Edmund Quincy, Clerk of the Yard
01/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is Quincy's return for December 1795 and Constructor James Hackett's receipt for the articles delivered to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of Clothing on Hand at Fort Washington Requested
05/09/1796 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests, via Jones, a return of all the clothing on hand at Fort Washington and vicinity, to help determine what needs to be procured.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of Clothing from the First Quarter from R.J. Meigs clothier
04/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedR.J. Meigs clothier encloses return of clothing for first quarter of 1796.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Return for the Navy Yard at Boston
09/05/1796 Autograph Letter Signed"Enclosed you have the return from the Navy Yard in this place for the month of August 1796 which I hope will meet your approbation."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return for September 1796
10/10/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the return for the Boston Navy Yard for the month of September 1796.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return for September 1796
10/03/1796 Autograph Letter Signed"I herewith transmit you my return for the month of September 1796."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return for December 1795 and James Hackett constructor's receipt
01/05/1796 Letter SignedShipyard clerk Quincy encloses return for December 1795 and includes constructor James Hackett's receipt for articles delivered him.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)
Requests that the Sloop William be Made Comfortable for Mr. & Mrs. Clemson
04/12/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHas discovered that the sloop William is packed so full of bales to prevent the comfortable passage of Mr. Clemson and his wife in the cabin. Requests him to take necessary measures the remedy the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Shot to Prove Cannons at Christiana Delaware
04/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRequests shot to prove cannons at Christiana. Requests that they be sent immediately by sloop to Mr. DaCosta.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Shipment of Articles to West Point
05/31/1796 Autograph Letter SignedTench Francis will deliver flags and medicine chests. Requests that they be forwarded to West Point with some sheepskins, shells, and fuses.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Settlement of Accounts
05/28/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHunt is about to leave town and asks that Hodgdon forward the accounts or have them settled.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Permission to go to Kentucky for Business
06/24/1796 Autograph Letter SignedReports news from his brother, whom he sent on important business to Kentucky last year and who became ill and hasn't been able to conduct the business. Requests permission from the Secretary of War …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Payment to Close Account with the Comptroller at the Treasury Department
03/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAs past Quartermaster General, Hodgdon was responsible for a balance due from the late comptroller of the Treasury. Requests payment to the Secretary of the Treasury in order to close account in …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Payment of Exchange to William Wilson
04/20/1796 Autograph Document SignedFrom Fort Washington, Haragan requests that Hodgdon pay $200 to William Wilson.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Payment of Bills
03/02/1796 Autograph Letter SignedGregg asks that Hodgdon pay the enclosed bills from various merchants.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Items for Commissioners for Treaty with Creeks
04/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of the Treasury has requested that the Purveyor purchase articles for the commissioners appointed to hold the treaty with the Creek Indians for the troops in Georgia. Requests that the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Delivery of Parcels to Headquarters for General Wilkinson and Lieutenant John Wade
02/29/1796 Autograph Letter SignedClerk Samuel Lewis asks that one parcel be conveyed to General Wilkinson and other to Lieutenant John Wade, 1st U.S. Regiment.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Cost to Outfit a Dragoon
04/13/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRequests a list of prices for articles needed to equip a dragoon, including saddle, bridle, pistol, etc. Seeks a rough estimate for a company of cavalry.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Assistance to Examine Powder
06/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAccording to orders received yesterday from the Secretary of War, he has discharged guards at post and requested 5 to assist in examination of powder in barrels and cannon cartridges. Can overhaul the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Arms and Accoutrements for Recruits in Middletown, Connecticut
04/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRequests arms, accoutrements for Captain Edward Miller's recruits in Middletown, Connecticut. Requests that he write the man in charge of the public store at Springfield to forward requested …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests a Copy of Instructions
03/17/1796Requests a copy of the instructions cited by George Fleming as justification for the amount he paid an inspector.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Requests for Cannon Cartridges made and transported to Cecil Furnace Maryland
04/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedNathan Jones conveys Secretary of War request that Hodgdon have 70 paper cannon cartridges made and transported to Cecil Furnace. In a related document, Mr LaCosta requests that models be made for …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
