Samuel Hodgdon
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Warrant Approved
Warrant made out in favor of Hodgdon as agent to Thomas Holt for $1,420.00 Warrant for arms at New London agreeable to estimates sent by Holt for July and August.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Uncle Alex's Health
Benjamin Hodgdon discusses the critical condition of Uncle Alex and believes the prospects for his recovery are poor.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unable to Attend the Committee of Conference
Condy informs the Common Council that he cannot attend the Committee of Conference on the Address to the President of the United States. He has to be absent from the city on business which would have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unable at Present to Make a Full Settlement
Mentges is unable at the present time to make a full settlement but should be able to do so soon. In the meantime, he makes a partial payment of fifty dollars for which a receipt should be given to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation Routes to Northwestern Posts
Letter on transportation to Northwestern posts via Lake Erie received. Craig believed travel through Presque Isle, Le Boeuf, Franklin and Pittsburgh was a better choice. Craig cited a frozen lake as …
James Robertson PapersTransportation on River
River becoming navigable will ship off stores shortly. Mentioned death of Red Pole.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Supplies, Value
Hoped lack of communication was not due to "fatal malady" that prevails in Philadelphia. Requested money advanced to T. Martin be credited to account of Craig. Suggested the cost of lost supplies …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions and Land Purchase
Craig to provide transportation for Ordnance stores to be sent forward to Massac. Craig requested weight of stores so as to provide appropriate travel. Pay and account of Campbell and Haragan …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Hamilton's wagons arrived under direction of D. Buchanan, who was given money for his return trip. Packages to be forwarded to Massac, but unsure if shipment is whole, therefore requests list of …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
List of provisions to arrive at Craig's post enabled him to secure transportation. J.Hamilton, waggoner, needs money after transporting stores for Col. Strong. Requests credit to account for amount …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Letter with invoices for stores at Fort Massac received. Powder sent to Fort Washington and have boats ready to transport stores to Massac. Box containing duck tone and steelyards not yet found.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Dispatches forwarded from Commander-in-Chief under the care of Robert McCrea. Commander-in-Chief urgently requires clothing and Indians goods to be delivered to Presque Isle. Craig requests copies …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Goods, Drafts
Packet for Col. Sargent to be sent forward along with Indian goods under care of Ensign Smith. Details of several drafts due.
James Robertson PapersTransportating Artillery to Michilimackinac
It does not appear that Mr. Houdin has ever viewed the cannon at Fort Rennselear or done anything relative to McHenry's order except talk to Mr. Glass about it. He must have known that it is too late …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transmission of Returns for October, December 1796
Quincy sends his return for October and December 1796.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transfer of the Warrants
Wilkins has received the two letters respecting the transfer of the warrants drawn during his administration of the Quartermaster's account. He has no objection to Hodgdon settling the accounts in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transfer $1000 to the Proper Person
Simmons repeats his request that Hodgdon transfer the $1000 advanced to Captain Heth by John Wilkins, Quartermaster General, to the credit of the proper person, as directed by the Comptroller.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Wood is Dry and Tolerably Good
The wood on the wharf, being dry and tolerably good, is being sent to Hodgdon and debited to his account. Lieutenant Marschalk marched through on Sunday on his way to Reading. The stores are gone to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Need for More Stocks, Etc.
Ames wants the stocks forwarded as soon as possible since many on hand are so unfit for use that the stockers might not have enough to complete the month's work. Ames has written to General Lincoln …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Fashion, Size, and Quality of Our Breeches
McLane extols the fashion, size, and quality of the breeches he produces in camparison with those produced by his competitors even though the latter are offered for a few pennies less.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Cost of Constructing a Public Store House
The Secretary of War wants an estimate of the cost of a frame building, fifty by thirty feet. to be used as a public store house. He wants a proposal from a master builder who will contract to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Cost of Completing & Manning the Three Frigates for Sea
The Committee of the House of Representatives for protecting Commerce has asked the Secretary of War for information relative to completing and manning the three frigates for sea. Hodgdon is asked to …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayTents & Axes for Captain Gibson at Staunton
Two horseman's tents, twelve common tents, and ten axes should be forwarded to Captain Alexander Gibson in Staunton. Gibson believes that these articles can be found at Shepherds Town in Virginia. If …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supply Line
Inquiry into statement that Northern posts of Niagara, Detroit, and Michilemacinac would be supplied via Albany and Schenectady. Requested stationary and writing paper.
James Robertson PapersSupplies Recieved and Requested
Letter, mentions delivery of goods and Colonel Butler's request for sheet iron to make one hundred kettles for the camp. Butler preferred his soldiers fabricate the kettles themselves.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
