Samuel Hodgdon
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Request for Vouchers Regarding Payment of A. Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick owes United States $2,000.00 according the Books of the War Department. Kirkpatrick claimed he settled account with Hodgdon. Simmons requests account information and necessary vouchers …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for transport of military stores to frigates at Baltimore, Boston and Philadelphia
Request for Military stores for the Naval Service to be sent to Baltimore for the USS Constellation, Boston, for the USS Constitution, and Philadelphia, USS United States. Items include hand …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRequest for Supplies
Vouchers for Le Boeuf enclosed. Notification that powder and lead held by Col. McClary was sold and stolen. The remainder will be sold to the Secretary of War only. Requests hoisting tackles and …
James Robertson PapersRequest for Statement of Kentledge On Hand & Places Where it is Deposited
Asks that Hodgdon report to the Secretary of War on the amount of kentledge [metal naval ballast] now available, and the places where it is deposited.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Items, Indian Goods
Upon Wilkinson's arrival at Fort Washington he sent a request for a large quantity of ordnance and Quartermaster General's stores, but only some of the items were on hand. Enclosed list of items …
James Robertson PapersRequest for Carriages and Instructions
Gun carriages in storage to be collected due to blacksmiths at Pittsburgh discharged and tools sent to outposts. Artificers present at Pittsburgh but require model of iron work to build additional …
James Robertson PapersRequest for Cannon Powder
Requests cannon powder to Mud Island.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Request for arms and articles for crew of frigate Constitution at Boston
Request to Samuel Hodgdon to deliver arms and ammunition stores for the frigate Constitution at Boston.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToReplacing Mr. Rittenhouse in Adjusting the Pendulum-Proof
Hodgdon's knowledge of gunpowder induces Leacock to ask him to replace Mr. Rittenhouse in adjusting the pendulum-proof. It will not take much time and will ensure that the proper adjustments are made …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Replacement of Lost Goods
Vouchers of provisions issued enclosed along with contractor's receipts. Mentioned safety of goods transported on Allegheny on a boat that sank. Transmitted list of provisions so Craig could replace …
James Robertson PapersRepair to Artillery
Documentation of receipt of various vouchers and returns. Hopes to transmit vouchers from Pittsburgh by next post. Requests new carriages for cannons at Le Boeuf.
James Robertson PapersRents for the Ordnance Department, Etc.
Lewis wants to be furnished with the amount of rent for the various locations occupied by the Ordnance Department. He wants to know if there any alterations in rent since the last account, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Removal to the Country Until It Is Subsided
Because of the agony and anquish caused by the fever, it is foolish to risk valuable men and therefore indipensably necessary to remove them to the country until it subsides.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Removal of the War Office from Philadelphia, Etc.
The enclosure is received with the account of clothing delivered to the sundry detachments of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers which has been entered into the Quartermaster's book. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Remit a Post Note for Horse Purchased
Simmons requests Hodgdon remit a post note for the amount of the horse purchased by Captain Lewis. Bill for horse was drawn on War Department account by mistake.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regarding Transfer of Warrants for Expenditure
Tells Hodgdon that the transfer of warrants drawn for expenditures during Wilkins' administration of the Quartermaster Department may be effected in whatever way Hodgdon feels best. Encloses …
John Wilkins LetterbookRegarding Purchase of Musical Instruments
Letter, directs purchase of musical instruments for an army band.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Regarding Frigate for Dey of Algiers & Navy Yard Materials
Letter, mentions Frigates for Dey of Algiers; discusses materials in naval yards.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRegarding Discrepancy in Ordnance Accounts, and Excuses for the Same
Henley admits there was a mistake in some of his accounting in the ordnance department accounts, blames it on clerical error. Describes activity in caring for powder stores. Seeks to defend honor and …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Regarding Contract for Supplying Posts on the Ohio & the Mississippi
Discusses an agreement with a contractor for the supplying of posts on the Ohio & the Mississippi.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding cannon and military stores
Discusses the exchange of cannon and directs military stores to Michilimackinac and Pittsburgh. McHenry also wishes to know if clothing for troops stationed in Tennessee has been forwarded.
James McHenry PapersRegarding Appointment of Quartermaster Officer to Philadelphia, & the Forwarding of Cost Estimates for Various Posts
Mentions that he has been ordered to appoint a quartermaster officer to Philadelphia, and promises to send a letter authorizing Hodgdon to do so. Also promises to send the latest Quartermaster …
John Wilkins PapersRecommendations of Mister Pollard
Mr. Pollard has the opportunity to procure a situation in the Treasury Department and has need of the recommendation written for him by the late John Wilcox so it can be presented to the Secretary. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation of Timothy Banger for Employment
Nourse recommends Timothy Banger for employment somewhere in the country either with the Quartermaster or in the Commissary of Military Stores. He is currently employed in the Office of the Register …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
