Samuel Hodgdon
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Precise Size of Casks Wanted at Springfield, Etc.
The Secetary of War wants an account of the size of casks needed for the powder at Springfield and wants to know why new casks are needed. Billington & Bryan have applied to purchase 24 pieces of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of Attorney to Jacob Rohm, Etc.
Anderson has given Power of Attorney to Jacob Rohm in Shippensburg who will handle his business during his absence. He informed Rohm to detain whatever business exists with Samuel McClintock until he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payments
Holts asks Hodgdon to make payments out of money that Hodgdon will receive from Simmons. New London is nearly out of gun locks, and need to know whether some will be sent or they should make some.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Payment to Nathaniel Shaw Assistant Quarter Master General
From Fort Washington, Haragan pays Nathaniel Shaw $2000.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Pay in the Quartermaster's Department
Document notes the commissions allowed for services and disbursements as agent to the Quartermaster General for 15 July 1792 to 1 Jan 1796.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Paucity of Iron and Steel at Springfield
Ames promises to forward a sample musket constructed at the Springifield Armory as soon as he can find a vessel travelling to Philadelphia. He discusses the situation relative to supplies of iron and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Patterns of Clothing Available for Potential Contractors
Enclosed is a copy of the estimate of clothing sent to the Secretary of the Treasury. Patterns for every article mentioned in the estimate should be ready for the inspection of persons who want to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pattern Articles for Sergeants' and Musicians' Clothing
Pattern articles should be made of the sergeants' and musicians' clothing to be inspected by the persons willing to contract for the production of those items. The patterns must be of the same quality …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Passage to St. Marys for Doctor McCrea
Passage to St. Marys should be arranged for Doctor McCrea which will be funded by the public. However, he will have to pay for the necessary supplies for the voyage himself.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Passage by Water for Dr. McCrea
"You will be pleased to furnish a passage by water to Georgia for Dr. McCrea and the usual allowance for his subsistence."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Paper Sufficient for Cartridges
Mr. Harris should be directed to forward as many papers as will be necessary to make fifty paper cartridges, each of which will hold sixteen pounds of cannon powder. The paper should be made up into …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Packages Shipped by the Brig "Welcome Return"
The packages shipped by the brig "Welcome Return" for the troops at Colerain and the box for Mr. Seagrove were received in good order and shipped in a schooner bound for that post.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Outstanding Balance of Debt
Packet containing post notes for Maj. Kirkpatrick received and will be forwarded. Special request for attention to accounts and outstanding balance with Quartermaster General to be "negotiated".
James Robertson PapersOutlines Instructions for Storekeepers
Sends instructions for storekeepers, purveyors, and public supplies. Lists expectations for books and military purchases.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Orders to Prove Powder for Gen. Wayne
In anticipation of Gen. Waynes campaign, McHenry ordered casks of powder to be proved and forwarded.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Orders Not to Receive Articles that Might be Taken by Insurgents
Except for some bags, tents, and camp kettles returned by Colonel Postlethwait of the Provision Department and tents, kettles, and axes by a wagoner who broke his wagon, there were no deposits made …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Only One Pair of Woolen Overalls for Each Man, Etc.
After receiving the invoice of the articles sent forward for the use of his Company at Fort Mifflin, Morris notes a deficiency in the order in that most of his men have only one pair of woolen …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notification of Returns
Returns of Quartermaster stores to be delivered.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Not Travelling Until the Stores are Safely Arranged, Etc.
Langham assures Hodgdon that he will not set out for Kentucky until he ensures that the stores are safely secured. This will give his friend Bedinger as little trouble as possible. Since there have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Not One Deposit Made by Any Corps
Parker sends a return of the stores of the militia army and complains that not one deposit was made with him by any corps upon the return of the Army. He only received several tents, kettles, and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Not Enough Woolen Overalls
Jones quotes Captain Rickard: "that the clothing arrived in good order except the woollen overalls which fell short eleven pair in their number only eighty four arrived and ninety four mentioned in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Returns of Ordnance
Notification of no returns of ordnance for Fort Mifflin currently on file.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)No Return of the Tools in Price's Laboratory, Etc.
To save postage, Fleming enclosed to the Secretary of War a letter containing the Quartermaster's store's returns and an additional return for military stores. There are still not included in any …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Money Received for May
The balances due on Holt's rolls and estimates for March and April have been received by him. Even though Hodgdon's recent letter states that balances are due for the estimates of May, Holt has yet to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
