Samuel Hodgdon
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First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Request to Samuel Hodgdon from S. Beates for assistance for self & family
Beates apologizes for troubling Hodgdon. Would have waited on him, but she is unacquainted with Hodgdon. Needs to obtain substance for self and family; does not want to take any measures without his …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request Mr. Nicholson to select 2 barrels, with a reference to Algerines
Tench Francis, purveyor, writing to Hodgdon states that barrels selected from old stock may, when put in order, answer for the Algerines. He asks that Mr Nicholson select 2 barrels of each kind and …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Tents
Major Craig accommodated him with tents. Alden feels obligated to Hodgdon for his kind assistance. Seeks consent for his latest request. Is engaged with public service in the frontier of the state, …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Prices of Clothing, Arms and Accoutrements
Lieutenant Freeman requests the prices of articles of clothing, arms and accoutrement in order to make pay stoppages of deserters. Asks for a list of prices to be sent to Freeman at West Point.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Request for Payment for Exchange for John Brown
Haragan requests that Hodgdon pay John Brown $700.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for overdue money owed work people at New London
Thomas Holt laments that the work people are distressed for money and he asks that Hodgdon send money as soon as possible.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Information
Charges of monies against Elias Longhorn to be reported.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Request for Estimate for Transportation of listed Arms to Pittsburg
The Secretary of War requests estimate of transportation to Pittsburg for a quantity of 12 pounders, shot, howitzers, shells, cannon powder, musket powder, rifle powder, and muskets with bayonets.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Account Information
Requests account information for Elias Langham, Superintendent of Military Stores at Shepherds Town, Virginia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Request for Information about Kettles for the Army in Pittsburgh
The Secretary of War wants to know how many good camp kettles the Army has in the public store at Pittsburgh, and what quality they are.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Visit of William Clark; Requests Returns and Pay
Submits returns for needed articles via William Clark. Clark will go to Fredericksburg to seek to recruit a new file cutter to recast their files. If he succeeds, they won't need the files requested …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Stock, Tools
Reports that they are doing as well as can be expected. Believes to have a full stock within 8 or 9 months, if he can send the locks as requested. They have had peace since Mr. Miles left. Reports …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Repackaging of Powder; Refund for Mr. Miller's Barrels
Has sifted all powder that came from French in December 1795 and packed it into new barrels, and marked and renumbered as directed. Lists barrels and notations. Asks for credit for Mr. Miller's …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Receipt and Shipment of Flags; Encloses Salary Voucher
Reports receipt of flags. Sent them by stage to Schenectady to be delivered to Henry Dare, to be forwarded to Capt. Bruft, who has left Albany. Expresses concern about news from Mr. Dickenson. …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Purchase of Stores and Request for Advance; Questions Application for Public Transportation
Requests purchase of stores through Mr. J. Harris and an advance from Major Craig to pay for the stores. If Mr. Harris is not in Hodgdon's employ, requests Hodgdon to destroy letter. Requests …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports order for clothing cannot be fully complied with
Harris notes that the order for clothing cannot be fully complied with because of shortages.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Lack of Accountability, Staffing
Reports assignments at the Navy Yard: clerk, foreman--who calls the roll, his son--who pays the workmen. Doesn't know who has charge of the articles--the purveyor, the superintendent, or himself. …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Examination of Powder
Reports examination of musket cartridges, many of which are damaged. Powder is often too wet. Compares musket powder with cannon powder. Suggests putting all powder away in barrels. Requests direction …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Discrepancies in Bolts Ordered and Bolts Delivered
Reports discrepancies between butt bolts delivered and timber bolts requested. Cannot return timber bolts unless all cases, casks, and boxes are opened and assorted. If the cases of sheet copper are …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Delay for Captain Simkins's Arrival at St. Mary's
Reports grave illness of Mrs. Clymer, which caused a hesitation for Captain Simkins to arrive at St. Mary's. Requests an extension for Simkins.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Arrival of Boxes and Shipment to West Point
James Manning reports that boxes received and forwarded to West Point.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Annual Examination of Public Store and Damaged Leather
Has just commenced the annual examination of public stores. The leather has been too long neglected, but he will do what he can to brush the cartouche boxes, shoes, valises. Will also air out all the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Activity with Medicine, Powder, and Military Stores
Received boxes of medicine for the engineers and artillerists. Has delivered some to Col. Rochefontaine, and he will probably send orders for the remainder within a few days. Encloses return of round …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
