Samuel Hodgdon
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Sundries Received by the Builder of the Frigate for the Mediterranean Service
Enclosed return of sundries received from the contractor, James Hackett, for the construction of a frigate built for Mediterranean service. Notification that Hackett gave a receipt to Jacob Sheafe, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suits of Clothing for Lieutenant Marschalk
The enclosed twenty suits of clothing should be forwarded to Lieutenant Marschalk at New York as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suits of Clothing for Kalteisen's Company
Enclosed is an order on the Storekeeper to deliver 25 suits of clothing for Kalteisen's company which therefore must be shipped to Charleston, South Carolina.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stores Wanted for Three Frigates.
Military Stores wanted in the Requisitions of the Three Frigates.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Status of and Request for Provisions
Last post Craig sent Hodgdon list of sundry articles shipped to Fort Franklin via boat that sank while traveling on Allegheny. Still awaiting list of items damaged, lost, or in good repair. Requested …
James Robertson PapersStationery for General Wilkinson, Etc.
General Wilkinson writes for a supply of stationery. After comparing the returns in his possession, Hodgdon should provide information regarding what articles should be purchased and in what …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stationery & Putty for Henley
In response to Hodgdon's letter [included in the document] Stagg notes that a letter was sent to the Secretary of the Treasury requesting that stationery and putty be sent to Colonel Henley at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Statement of military stores requisite for the three frigates
A statement of Military Stores for the three frigates.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToShipment of Six Pounders & Nine Pounders
The nine pounders will answer the purpose for which they were manufactured and should be sent though Hodgdon should judge whether they should examined, cleaned and proved before they are shipped. If …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Settling the Account of James Seagrove
Steele wants to know whether the books of the Superintendent show James Seagrove of St. Marys as a debtor to the United States for money owed the public stores. Seagrove wants to settle his account …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Mr. Langham's Account
The enclosed bill should be paid and charged to the Quartermaster's department. Mr. Langham stands charged with $234.29 due the United States. Simmons says that he has no accounts to settle with Mr. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Captain DeButts' Account
Captain Henry DeButts is charged on Simmons' books with $500 received for contingent expenses of the War Department but DeButts claims that he rendered the necessary vouchers to Hodgdon for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement of Captain Heth's account
Discusses the charges for the settlement of the account of Captain John Heth for conducting Indians to Philadelphia. See Simmons to Steele 1/23/1797. Cited in Simmons to Hodgdon 03/08/1797. Cited in …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Send the the Remainder of the Iron Before the River Freezes
The iron received from Philadelphia will not be sufficient to last until the river opens in the Spring so the remainder should be forwarded before the river freezes this Fall.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Samples of Gunpowder for Adjusting the New Pendulum
In order to adjust the new pendulum, Leacock is applying to Hodgdon for samples of domestic and imported powder from several casks. The samples should be tested at various distances. Leacock also …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Salary Account of Hodgdon's Office
Included with the account of rents should be a salary account of Hodgdon's office which should be inserted in the estimate for the current year,
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Safekeeping of Shot & Kentledge
McHenry has heard that the shot and kentledge cast by Faesch & [Coxe] Company and deposited at Elizabeth Town New Jersey and elsewhere is being wasted because of children and others throwing into …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayReturns of Military Stores at West Point
Enclosed are the returns of the issues of military stores at West Point from January through April 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Returns and Death
Has not transmitted returns to Hodgdon b/c Craig assumed those sent to War Office would be copied to Hodgdon. Notification of two deaths due to the cold weather.
James Robertson PapersReturn of Public Stores and Request for Personal Items
Rochefontaine submits the return of public stores at West Point. He also requests that Hodgdon retrieve articles from a boarding house in Philadelphia and forward them to West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return and an Assurance of Due Diligence
Enclosed in the letter is a return of the stores on hand and those delivered, including overalls, coats and blankets for two sick soldiers as well as medicine; the second paragraph of the letter …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Response to Inquires to Follow
Promises answers on inquiries regarding affairs of Ordnance and QM Departments.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndResponding to Warm Weather by Working on Muskets
Ames transmits a return of the work done at the Armorer's shop at Springfield for the month of June. Since the weather is becoming warm and the work over the fire disagreeable, he suggests that they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requests Accountability for the Use of Supplies for Indian Use
According to an adjustment of the records of the Treasury, a 1796 treaty with the Creek Indians shows that sundries and supplies were retained by James Seagrove, superintendent of Indian Affairs. …
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Request for Wagons
Simmons requested two wagons to move the papers of War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
