Samuel Hodgdon
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Location of Mr. Harragan's Bill No. 4
Lewis recalls that the bill drawn by Mr. Harragan was No. 4 but he cannot remember the date or the set. He believes that the bill is filed somewhere in the office along with other papers that were …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Loan of Medium Horseman's Tent
General Proctor wants to borrow a medium horseman's tent for three days and hopes for its safe delivery and return.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Legal Business and Politics
Sargent has not received papers from the 4th of May, and hopes to have them soon. He prefers having laws, etc, on file as it makes them easier to refer to later. Discusses Farmer's letter and the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Laying in Materials Before Winter Navigation is Stopped
Cranch has informed Major Fleming that he could furnish bayonets and ramrods at the same price mentioned in Hodgdon's recent letter. If Hodgdon approves of this arrangement he should notify Cranch …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Land Speculation, Etc
Ignoring as usual the fact that the function of letters is to communicate, Sargent mentions the following; land speculation, Benjamin, Boston, chimney, Quartermaster General, township of 5000 acres, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Keeping Accounts
Langham favored sending accounts for settlement through Hodgdon, rather than Simmons. Asks about arrangements for the arsenal on Potowmack.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Keep the Indians' Wagon in Readiness
The Secretary of War requests that the wagon for the Indians' baggage should be kept in readiness since it cannot start until their clothing is finished.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Judging the Shot & Kentledge
The Secretary of War has acknowledged Hodgdon's letter regarding the shot and kentledge cast by John and Jacob Faesch. Since Hodgdon is the person designated to examine them and judge their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Weaver's account
Discusses deductions to the account of John Weaver for the painting of "the United States barge"
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)John Heth Travelling With a Number of Indian Chiefs, Etc.
General Wilkerson has arrived on his way to Philadelphia and Captain John Heth is expected on his journey to the same city with a party including a number of Indian chiefs. Craig is required to equip …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Jackson's Draft Accepted, Money Due
Received letters containing acceptance of General Jackson's draft. Information on money due.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionIsaac Craig report of shipment of medicines, request for remittance, report on election of Electors, military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig lamented that medicines destined for Greenville, Miami and Detroit will not reach destination until spring. Also requested a considerable remittance from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig informed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Is There Room in the Wagons for Soldiers' Clothing?
The Secretary of War wants to know whether there will be room in the return wagons to Knoxville for soldiers' clothing intended for the troops in that quarter while reserving space for Captain Wade's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invoice for Lead Shipped on Board the "Kazia"
Invoice for bars of lead shipped on board the sloop "Kazia" bound for Philadelphia, Thomas Doggett, Master. Signed by Ebenezer Breed in Boston on 09/04/1796.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Instructions for Superintendent of Military Stores
Lays out instructions for office of Superintendent of Military Stores, including inspection & reporting on the condition of supply houses, armories, arsenals, etc.; proper record keeping; and …
John Adams PapersInstructions for Sloop William
The captain of the sloop William will deliver his cargo, then follow the orders of Mr. Edward Price, then will return to Philadelphia.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Instructions and Reimbursement
Letter containing bank notes issued by late Quartermaster General received. Requests Secretary of War's decision on being compensated for additional services in ordnance and clothing departments.
James Robertson PapersInspection of Stores and Ordnance at West Point
Requests that Hodgdon send him a copy of the instructions issued to Henry Williams for inspecting the ordnance and military stores at West Point
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Indisposition of the Quartermaster General, Etc.
The last draft of Latting & Deal has been paid. It should have been remitted before now but the indisposition of the Quartermaster General prevented obtaining a small acount for a freight of goods to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indians Have Received More than Their Share, Etc.
In a discussion of many other matters, Houdin regrets the mistake that was not his own but resulted in the Indians receiving more than their share of supplies. He is certain that he is not expected to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ice on the River Rquired Us to Continue by Land
Upon arrival at Frenchtown, Morris found it impossible to continue on the river that was blocked by ice for six miles. He will continue by land which might entail additional expense but will endeavor …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Need Additional Pay to Support Myself, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of a number of supply matters, Houdin entreats Hodgdon to make his case before Congress for additional pay without which he will find it difficult to support himself. He also wants …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses for Sinclair & Heth's Indian Chiefs
Colonel O'Hara will be notifed that he needs to answer Hodgdon's letter. Three horses have been furnished to General Sinclair for his journey to Philadelphia and sixteen horses, equipped with saddles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horsemen's Tents to West Point
"Please to have forwarded to West Point for the use of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers four horsemen's tents."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
