Samuel Hodgdon
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Reports Activity at Armory; Requests Payment
Submits return of work for February. Reports employment of Adam Bowser at the armory. Bowser wonders about his engagement in Philadelphia. Requests that in the future, Hodgdon not send larger than 100 …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Report on Contents of Shipment of Public Stores
Quartermaster McClellan, noting that there was no invoice, opened up boxes of public stores. He reports on the contents which include military clothing and equipment.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Report of the Superintendent of Military Stores
Hodgdon is to provide the following information to the Secretary of War: (1) the number of clerks he needs to discharge his duties and the expenses involved therein; (2 )the number and pay of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report from Thomas Holt, New London Connecticut on blacksmiths and returns
Thomas Holt, writing from New London Connecticut, reports that John [Stiles?], a blacksmith, has abandoned him. Notes that he won't be missed. Forwards the balance of his claims. Forwards his returns; …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Remarks on Received Returns
Returns received by Hodgdon discussed, if Hodgdon wished any alterations Hunt requested he be informed.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801Regulations for the Delivery of Supplies, Etc.
Among a number of other concerns, Rochefontaine suggests the adoption of regulations for the delivery of public stores to the officers recruiting or commanding at various posts. Stores should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Payment for Estimate
Holt notes that he requested that Simmons pay Hodgdon for estimate of $1667.73. He has purchased iron from William Wilson and does not have money to pay him. Notes that the people are suffering …
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Regarding Henry Glen Charges for Storage
Simmons reports that Henry Glen, member of congress from New York, sent charges to accountant's officer against United States for storage of military stores at his store at Schenectady, New York. Asks …
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Regarding Duplicate Bills
One of the letters enclosing a bill was a duplicate. Asks Hodgdon to inform how the affair appears after examination of the bills paid.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Recommendation of Mr. Newton
Blanchard recommends his friend Mr. Newton for employment as an assistant to Mr. Harris in the public stores. He believes Newton is worthy in every respect, being a good Federalist from Connecticut. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation for John Lee
John Lee, late of New Jersey, has the character of an honest man. He has endured many losses recently and makes a living by his industry and labor. He has good handwriting and is familiar with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipts, Debts, and Lots in Town of Erie
A number of people have passed through Pittsburgh on the way to Philadelphia, including Captain Heth with a number of Indian Chiefs. Mentions a number of receipts. Directs Hodgdon regarding purchasing …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipts
Recount of receipts with values.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Receipt of Clothing, Arms, and Camp Equipage
Rickard acknowledges receipt of the public clothing, arms & accoutrements, and camp equipage contained in the enclosed invoice. They came to hand in good order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt of Clothing & Additional Orders
The clothing arrived safely except for a shortage of eleven pair of linen overalls and one sergeant's shirt. The articles being packed in the middle of the hogshead probably accounts for the mistake. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt for Two Music Coats
"In enclose you a receipt for two music coats--in haste."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions Training of Men without Proper Equipment; Refers to Federal and State Jurisdiction of Stores
News from Governor Vanderhost: he does not feel that he has authority to disarm the militia at the present crisis. Vanderhost is concerned with Hodgdon's order. Claims he cannot tell what brass field …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Queries about Shipment of Clothing to Georgia
Refers to clothing sent to Georgia by the Secretary of War back in December. Wants to know on what vessel it was shipped and whether they have heard of its arrival. Has not arrived at ultimate …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Provisions Arrived Safely
Hodgdon's providence in forwarding a garrison's supply of provisions was happily timed and they arrived safely.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Provides Information about Sextants Purchased under Order of the Secretary of State
Reports that sextants were purchased under the order of the Secretary of State. Requests that Hodgdon talk to Pickering about where to send sextants.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Proper Department for Making Returns of Indian Goods
Meigs has received blank forms for accounts of clothing and of Indian goods. He will reply as soon as he can, but is busy with the delivery of summery clothing to the troops.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proper Clothing for the Corps at West Point, Etc.
The inclemency of the season requires that the men remaining at West Point be furnished with the proper clothing, including woolen overalls, shoes, shirts, socks, etc. These items are exhausted in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Promises to Gather Information
Park writes in absence of Craig, noted receipt of letter regarding Mr. Ro. Ground. Information requested to be gathered immediately.
James Robertson PapersProgress in the Construction of the New Frigate
The keel of the new frigate is laid and the sternframe finished.The stern is nearly ready to sail and it is hoped that great progress will be made during the coming week.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procuring Ramrods & Repairing Bayonets
The Secretary of the Treasury has been directed to require the Purveyor to procure the ramrods needed for the French muskets repairing at West Point. He has been informed of Mr. Cranch's proposal to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
