Samuel Hodgdon
3612 documents

Articles for the Six Nations of Indians
10/31/1796 Autograph Letter SignedOn the subject of the articles for the Six Nations of Indians, Hodgdon has directed that any expense involved will be paid on presentment of Manning's account and draft. Manning explains that it was …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arricles of Clothing for Artillerists
11/25/1796 Letter SignedHodgdon is directed to have transported immediately to Governor's Island, New York the articles of clothing for the detachments of Artillerists destined to the southward, agreeable to the order on Mr. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arrangements Related to My Absence
08/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLangham is about to set off for Kentucky confident that the care and management of the stores is in good hands. He has asked Major Bedinger to open all letters from Hodgdon and the War Office and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Annual Tributes to the Southern Indians
10/13/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe amount of goods for the tributes to the Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians will be sent Monday next for transportation. Harris has received a number of articles marked "For Colonel Hawkins and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Advice on future payments to workmen for services
04/28/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAdvice on future payments to workmen for services.
James McHenry Papers
Additional Articles Needed at Whetstone Point
11/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedGuimpe confirms that he has received by stagecoach--William Lindsey, Master--a [shipment] marked "US" with public stores that conform to the invoice. Two of the sergeant's coats are much coarser than …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Acknowledging Receipt of Balances of Pay
11/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHolt has already acknowledged receipt of the balance of his May estimate. Now he wants to confirm receipt of the balances of his estimates for June and July. Returns of work accounted for in September …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Acknowledges Receipt of Clothing
04/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedReceived clothing in good order; sends an invoiced receipt. Regrets that shipment did not include music clothing as requested.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Acknowledges Letter, Receipt of Needed Items
06/21/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledges receipt of letter, arrived via schooner Weymouth, Captain Stevens, addressed to James Manning, forwarded to the quartermaster of the corps. Requested items which were delivered yesterday. …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Accounts, Payment, and Request for Supplies
01/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed letter to Butler within letter, will be forwarded and accounts will be adjusted. Money lent to Capt. Lewis so he can continue on march. Gen. Wayne's baggage arrived with J. Sturgeon. …
James Robertson Papers
Accounts of John Stille and Thomas Ewing as Inspectors of Clothing
01/15/1796 Letter SignedFerall submits accounts of Stille and Ewing for their pay as inspectors of clothing in 1795.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)
Accounts for the Quartermaster's Department, Etc.
05/24/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHenley is forwarding the accounts of the Quartermaster's department. The balance arises mostly from the public building at Philadelphia called the barracks. A return of the Quartermaster's stores will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account returned
04/12/1796 LetterAccount returned because the charges are for the purchase of stores and supplies, which the are to be paid by the Treasury Department
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Account of Stores Sent by George H. Carter, Etc.
11/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is an account of stores sent by George H. Carter who should be paid. Enclosed also is a receipt for the sum paid a hand for aiding in transmitting same.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of Salaries for Undermentioned Officers
10/05/1796 Letter SignedThe folllowing is a list of officers and the salaries to which they are entitled: George Fleming - $650, Frederick Sprigg - $360 and a ration per day, John Bryant - $430, Claude Poucheresse - $360, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account for Disbursements as Agent of Quartermaster General
01/22/1796 Letter SignedDavis reports on Hodgdon's account of disbursements as agent for the Quarter Master General.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217)
Accompanying Troops on Their Way to Fort Fidius, Etc.
11/1796 Autograph Letter SignedGillaspy's baggage has been sent with Captain Eaton and he asks Hodgdon to keep it safe in his store until he arrives in March. He will accompany a detachment of troops traveling by boat to Fort …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Absolute Need of a Block of Timber for the Mint
08/10/1796 LetterThe Director of the Mint has indicated that public business is delayed because the Mint is in need of a block of timber with dimensions that are not readily available. However, a block of timber has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
A Request for Horseman's Pistols, Etc.
08/22/1796 Autograph Letter SignedWhile discussing many other matters, Houdin notes that he has furnished Major Peters and Major Kersey with tents and other articles he is sure they will need as they proceed on their journey. He has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
A Letter Found in the Woods
08/29/1796 Autograph Letter SignedA letter was found near the trailhead of the road leading from Lynchburg to New London which had coincidentally been in the New London mail. In order to know whether the public has sustained any …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Wheelen & Miller's Powder Inspected & Proved
07/18/1797 Letter SignedAll the powder due the United States from Wheelen & Miller should be inspected and proved. That which is of good quality should be delivered to the storekeeper, Mr. Harris, to be deposited in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Weather, Supplies, and Payment
01/06/1797 Autograph Letter SignedNoted severe weather and conditions on river related to ice. Arrival of newspapers, Indian baggage, and other supplies described. Enclosed estimate of expenditures for Pittsburgh. Requests …
James Robertson Papers
Warrant for Repayment of Funds
07/11/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySends a warrant for repayment of funds. Gives instructions for documentation that should accompany future accounts submitted by Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Warrant for Holt's Estimates for July and August
09/28/1797 Document, type undeterminedLewis informs Hodgdon that a warrant for Mr. Holt's estimates for July and August 1797 is made out--though not for the full amount--in favor of Mr. Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
