Samuel Hodgdon
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No Certain Intelligence from the Governor, Etc.
He has had no news from the Governor, only a rumor that he is very sick. Sargent is at Fort Miami, near Detroit. Updates Hodgdon on the prices of goods in the vicinity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Articles Received or Delivered at the Navy Yard
"I have not received into the Naval Yard or delivered any article from the 1st to the 31st August 1796 inclusive."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Neglect in the Preparation of Returns
In addition to enclosing the account of public stores furnished Ensign David Thompson, an examination by Langham of copies of returns has revealed a degree of neglect in their preparation. Therefore, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Necessity for Ordering Infantry Privates' Vests
Having only six infantry private's vests in the store, Harris is not able to comply with Major Craig requisition for fifty complete vests. An order for vests of this description is required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Return for July 1796, Etc.
Quincy transmits his return for July 1796 as well as the receipts for articles delivered to Jeremiah Hill and Gabriel Hale.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Respects to Your Family, Etc.
Sargent pays his respects to Hodgdon's family. He has only just arrived in Cincinnati. He mentions a book or other publication by a McKerrie who has traveled very far north.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Request for Field Pieces, Etc.
The Governor responded to the request for field pieces by reporting that militia had them and he did not wish to disarm them. Kalteisen notes that he has a few stands of arms but they are in need of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Machine for Proving Powder
Leacock extols the benefits of proving public powder using his machine. He feels he deserves a contract and a patent for his new device.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)My Land Purchase
Enclosed is a letter from Captain Turner regarding Sargent's land purchase.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Great Astonishment!
Houdin expresses his astonishment that Hodgdon's letter was not forwarded to Mr. Dickenson. He had asked the stage driver if he knew Mr. Dickenson and the man replied that he knew him well. In the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Moving Recruits from Mud Island to New York
Hodgdon is directed to engage passage for twenty two recruits from Mud Island to New York only if transportation can be procured for three dollars per men with no additional expense for baggage and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Most Economical Route from Mud Island to West Point
Jones asks Hodgdon for his recommendation as to the most economical route from Mud Island to West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Missing Trunk with DeButt's Clothing
Hodgdon is asked if knows anything about Captain DeButt's trunk, containing his clothing, which was entrusted to Captain Wade in Detroit and which Wade said would be included with the Commander in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Misled by the Advice of a Gentleman
Pfeiffer explains the fact that he overstepped the limits prescribed to officers as to the amount of baggage and stores allowed to go free. He was misled by the advice of a gentleman who has long been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores, Bills, Elections
Major Craig reports a post office blunder to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also requests funds and hospital stores from Hodgdon. The popularity of the Democratic ticket in local elections is mentioned.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores and Shipment
Major Craig informs that the newly arrived Quartermaster General from Detriot reports that the troops of that garrison are sickly. Discusses shipment of stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores and Shipment
Major Craig discusses the following items with Samuel Hodgdon: makes request to be sent block and tackle; informs that he provided boats for Mr. Ellicott; and advanced payment is made to the waggoner;
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Guard of the Public Stores
The Secretary of War prefers a military guard over the public storehouses rather than paying a Silent Watch sufficient to visit all the stores at every hour in the night. He wants to know the number …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Men in Want of Clothing, Especially Shirts
Frye has received the hogshead with the invoice of the contents contained therein. However, he expected to receive other articles of clothing besides those in the invoice. The men are very much in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)McClintock Much Indebted to Sundry People
The account against Samuel McClintoch will probably not be received since he left Shippensburgh some time ago indebted to many people. However, if he does return, the account will be put in force …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Langham May Draw a Bill for $500
The Secretary of War will permit Major Langham to draw a bill on him "at any sight [Langham] pleases" for five hundred dollars.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Craig's Clerk Writes to Samuel Hodgdon
In Major Craig's absence, Tarlton Bates acknowledges receipt of correspondence from Samuel Hodgdon. Money for wagoner James Hamilton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Craig's clerk writes to Samuel Hodgdon
In the absence of Major Craig, Tarlton Bates acknowledges the receipt of funds sent by Samuel Hodgdon.
Isaac Craig PapersMaintaining the Arms in the Stores, Etc.
Ames encloses a return of the work done in the armorer's shop for June 1796 and hopes that work will not be halted for a want of stocks. He wants to know whether he is responsible for keeping the arms …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Loss of Steel & Large Files, Etc.
The articles forwarded in response to Holt's last requisition have arrived except for 24 pounds of steel and fifteen large files. The steel must have been lost during the passage from Philadelphia to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
