Samuel Hodgdon
3612 documents

Horse, bridle, and saddle
08/12/1796 Letter SignedLetter, mentions horse, bridle and saddle for Stephen Hillis
U.S. Army Collection
Healthy Horses for a Long Journey
12/02/1796 Autograph Letter SignedWade is certain that Colonel Hodgdon will not be backward in furnishing him with horses sufficiently strong and healthy to endure a long journey in which severe weather is likely.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Goods Have Arrived with Additional Powder & Flints
10/18/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe goods consigned to Chapin have arrived with additional amounts of powder and flints. He has no knowledge of Captain Hand but the goods have arrived at Geneva, sixteen miles east of Canandaigua. No …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Goods Forwarded to a Detachment for Their Private Use
01/09/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRochefontaine assures Hodgdon that whenever he encloses to Rochefontaine invoices of goods forwarded to a detachment of the Corps for their private use, but charged to the Corps at large, he will make …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Goods for the Chickasaw Indians
09/03/1796 Letter SignedMr. Francis has been directed to purchase and deliver to Hodgdon three thousand dollars worth of goods for the Chickasaw Indians. The Secretary of War requests those goods forwarded to Major Craig at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
General Anthony Wayne's Death, Etc.
12/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedIt was known that General Wayne had arrived in Presqu'Isle eleven days ago with the gout but now Balfour announces that he has died. He will receive all the honors due him and he will be interred …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
General Account of Clothing Delivered
02/04/1796 Letter SignedFrom West Point, Rochefontaine reports that he is forming a general account of clothing delivered to Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. Laments that the officers did not keep a record of what they …
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)
Furnace on Blast & Ready to Proceed with Casting the Guns
07/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDacosta inquires about the trunions that were to be forwarded by Mr. King. They are urgently needed since the furnace is currently in blast mode ready to proceed with casting the guns. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Friendly Greetings
02/09/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDr. Charles Brown mentions in a brief letter that Hodgdon's friend Jones has paid the money owed him, that he is busy since many are on furlough, and that he hopes the General [Wayne?] will return …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Foward Goods for the Six Nations to Israel Chapin
08/30/1796 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War has directed Hodgdon to send the goods intended for the Six Nations [of Indians] to Mr. Houdin who should then designate someone to deliver them to Israel Chapin. Houdin is also …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Forward the Balance of the Estimate
09/19/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHolt wants the balance of his estimate for May transmitted to him so that he can comply with his engagements.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Forward Music Clothing As Soon As Possible
08/31/1796 Autograph Letter SignedIn addition to transmitting a receipt for the clothing in accordance with the invoice, Miller requests that the music clothing be forwarded as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Finding My Brother Dead, Etc.
11/16/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAmong other matters, Langham notes that on his way to the western country at Cumberland he found a cache of public stores. They had been lodged there by return wagons from General Morgan's camp on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Financial Updates
01/22/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLetters to be forwarded. Notification that Craig will draw against Hodgdon until he obtains necessary quantity of money owed him. Request for Seine twine at Presque Isle to be used in Lake Erie.
James Robertson Papers
Financial Documents Mailed
08/19/1796 Autograph Letter SignedFour packets containing vouchers mailed today addressed to Secretary of War. List contents. Requests instructions on how to classify items in returns and what departments the item belong. Craig …
James Robertson Papers
Financial Documents and Request for Clothing
08/12/1796Notification of enclosed vouchers and former Quartermaster General's accounts. Hopes that summer clothing is being shipped for Col. Butler's garrison.
James Robertson Papers
Financial Documents
08/26/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed vouchers of provisions issued to militia, will include expenditures for the third quarter by the next post.
James Robertson Papers
Financial Documents
01/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedReceipt and shipment of financial documents. Request to forward letter to Colonel O'Hara. Craig anxious to finish his work soon in order to spend some time on Philadelphia.
James Robertson Papers
Expense of the Late Militia Army
09/08/1796 Letter SignedIn response to a resolution of Congress, the Treasury is preparing a statement showing the annual expenditures of the War Department through December 1795 in which the expense of the late Militia Army …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Execution of the Bond of Mr. Harris
11/12/1796 Letter SignedEnclosed are instructions for Hodgdon and for Mr. Harris the Storekeeper of Military Supplies. Harris should have the bond required of him for the faithful performance of his duties executed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Examining the State of the Muskets at West Point
10/10/1796 Letter SignedIn addition to Mr. Cranch's account for $2030.50 for cleaning and repairing arms at West Point is Hodgdon's letter agreeable to the contract. Cranch has rendered another account of the same kind with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Ensign Lewis Carrying Dispatches
11/21/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnsign Meriwether Lewis arrived from Detroit with dispatches from the Commander in Chief to the Secretary of War which should be forwarded immediately by a confidential person. Ensign Lewis, being …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Encloses Return of Public Property; Reports Sale of Horses
02/29/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Peter Hunt encloses a return of public property at the post of Lamberton, New Jersey. Horses sold in accordance with Hodgdon's verbal order. Tried to visit, but did not have the pleasure.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Encloses return and explanation for Samuel Hodgdon
02/21/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRichard Parker encloses a return of stores at Carlisle Pennsylvania. He provides an explanation requested by Samuel Hodgdon.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Encloses Letter from Simmons Explaining Suspension of Advance
03/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses a letter from William Simmons explaining why he denied the advance Hodgdon requested.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
