Samuel Hodgdon
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Enclosed Letter from Capt. Turner Relative to My Land, Etc.
Sargent is missing a trunk and asks for Hodgdon's help to find it. He encloses a letter from Captain Turner relating to land purchased.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Employing More Hands, Etc.
Ames has located a vessel on which he will send the musket pattern. He asks permission to employ four more hands which will enable him to keep the work going and make the business more systematic. A …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Embarrassment in Not Closing Accounts
Lack of efficiency in responses bemoaned. Craig seeking to close his accounts by the end of last year. Craig hoped to travel to Philadelphia but does not have any money to do so.
James Robertson PapersEdmund Quincy submission of returns for February 1796; includes Contractors' receipts from James Hackett
From Portsmouth New Hampshire, Quincey submits returns for month of February 1796 to include James Hackett's constructor receipts for articles delivered.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Documents Stolen
Saddle bags of courier were broken into, and bills stolen. Advises suspending payment of bills in order to foil "villains" who stole bills during transport.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Documentation of Supplies Received
Post notes received, more details on packages and supplies not contained on return noted. Craig asks several questions regarding submission of proper return.
James Robertson PapersDisposition of Hillis's Trunk, Etc.
If Hodgdon has not yet sent his trunk, Hillis asks that it be kept in Hodgdon's store until Colonel Henley's wagons arrive
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dispatches and Accounts
Craig provided horses to Ensign Lewis who arrived at Detroit with despatches from Commander-in-Chief to Secretary of War. G. Stevenson arrived in Philadelphia with draft on Simmons, but Craig …
James Robertson PapersDiscussion of Horse, Sword and Pistols to Be Issued
Letter, discusses horse selected for him and asks for sword and pistols.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Directions Needed for Forwarding Articles
Mr. Francis has notified Jones that some silk sieves and other articles purchased by him for the garrison at West Point are still being stored and waiting for direction. Jones wants directions for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Details on Accounts Requested
Daniel Haragan's 2nd of exchange addressed, discrepancies in cashing the account. Request for information.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Description of Horse Offered for Sale
Hagner describes the horse he is selling for $150 as follows: he is a Chestnut Sorrell, about seven years old and fifteen hands high. He is from the Army and, according to Major Peters, performed well …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of the Lead, Etc.
Breed discusses the delivery of the lead to Captain Gannon and subsequently forwarded on order for the freight of Captain Doggett.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Stationery to Major Craig
Enclosed is an order on the Storekeeper for the delivery of stationery to Major Craig at Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Return
Return submitted to Hodgdon supposedly not delivered due to carrier selling his discharge papers and traveling elsewhere.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Delivering Annual Presents to the Six Nations of Indians, Etc.
Among sundry other matters, Houdin describes the journey he undertook to deliver two hogsheads and nine bales of annual presents to the Six Nations of Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deliver Three Three-Handed Boats from Schenectady to Jacob S. Glen
McHenry orders Hodgdon to deliver three three-handed boats to Jacob S. Glen.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delays in the Delivery of Vouchers
Invoices of goods, including those from Hodgdon, Colonel Henley, and Colonel Pickering, have not been arriving in a timely manner. Byers attributes these delays to the neglect of one of the Post …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delay of Submission of Monthly Returns from Navy Yard
Caleb Gibbs, clerk at Charlestown Navy Yard, reports that an injury to his hand prevents his transmittal of monthly returns.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)Deficiencies in the Administration of Public Property
The Corps of Artillerists and Engineers is at West Point with deliveries made to the different companies. Notwithstanding the order introduced in the administration of the public property, there have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deducting Clothing Expenses from Ragged Soldiers' Pay
Since some of the soldiers at Whetstone Point have nothing but ragged clothing, Grimke wants to know if they could be furnished new unform clothing while having the cost deducted from their pay. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Death of General Wayne, Dangerous Navigation
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the death of General Anthony Wayne. Craig also acknowledges the receipt of funds. Describes the danger of navigation on the river, with some boats being damaged …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Daniel Harragan Requests for Payment of Exchange to Mr Kimberley
From Ft Washington Daniel Harragan requests that Hodgdon make payment of $500 to Mr. Kimberley.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig acknowledges receipt of money from Hodgdon and expresses his apprehension over the rising popularity Democrats and Jefferson.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
