Samuel Hodgdon
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Collecting Returns at the Quartermaster's Office. Etc.
Along with a number of other suggestions for making the supply process more efficient, Rochefontaine observes that the Quartermaster's office is the proper place for collecting the returns of supplies …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing, Arms, and Equipage for Captain McRea
Captain Griffith McRea of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers has been ordered to recruit in North Carolina with Wilmington as his rendezvous. He believes that the clothing, arms, and equipage he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing, Arms, & Equipage for Ferdinand Claiborne
Enclosed is an order on Mr. Harris for thirty suits of clothing, thirty stand of arms and accoutrements, thirty knapsacks, and one drum and fife. These should be forwarded to Lieutenant Ferdinand …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing, Arms, & Accoutrements to Wilmington
"The Secretary of War requests that you will please to have the clothing, arms, and accoutrements, agreeably to the enclosed order, transported to Wilmington, North Carolina."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing to be Sent to West Point
"Please to send to West Point the articles of clothing mentioned in the enclosed order."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Forwarded to Richmond & Charlottesville
If the impediments to navigation of the Delaware River should be sufficiently removed to permit the departure of vessels from Philadelphia, Hodgdon should have the clothing forwarded to Richmond and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Wilkinson's Troops, Etc.
The Secretary of War warns that General Wilkinson is worried that the clothing of the troops will not arrive in time for water transportation. Hodgdon should be furnished with the quotas to be packed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Recruits
Enclosed are orders on Mr. Harris for the delivery of several enumerated articles. Early attention should be given to those destined for Richmond and Charlottesville since those places promise a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Lieutenant Hale's Recruits
Enclosed is an order on Mr. Harris for fifty suits of artillerists' clothing for Lieutenant David Hale whose recruiting rendezvous is at Governors Island near New York. Since part of this clothing is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Boote and Marschalk
Hodgdon should forward ten suits of infantry clothing to Ensign Boote at Elizabeth Town and twelve suits of artillerists clothing to Lieutenant Marschalk at New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Delivered to Sundry Officers and Posts
Rochefontaine reports that he has received a return of the clothing delivered on account of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers to sundry officers and posts during a three-month period.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing and Arms to Fort Johnston
Twelve suits of clothing for privates and twelve stands of arms and accoutrements should be transported by water to Sergeant Philip Williams at Wilmington, North Carolina. Williams belongs to McRee's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing and Arms for Recruits at Windsor
Ensign Parmele has been instructed to go to Vermont to recruit for the infantry. He has an order for clothing, arms, and accoutrements that should be forwarded to Windsor, the place of his rendezvous.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing and Arms for Lieutenant.Shoemaker
Enclosed is an order on Mr. Harris for suits of infantry clothing and stands of arms and accoutrements. These articles should be forwarded to Lieutenant Shoemaker at Baltimore since he writes that he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing & Knapsacks to Reading & Carlisle
Lieutenant Shoemaker has been directed to go to Reading and Lieutenant Steele to Carlisle, both in Pennsylvania. They are to begin the recruiting service at those rendezvous and Hodgdon should forward …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing & Knapsacks to Middletown
"You will please to send to Middletown, Connecticut twenty suits of infantry clothing and twenty knapsacks."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing & Equipment for the Troops in Georgia
The infantry clothing and cavalry clothing & equipment for the troops in Georgia should be transported by water to Major John Habersham in Savannah. It will then be forwarded to Captain Henry Gaither …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Claims and Returns
D. Haragan's claims denied again, Craig apprehensive about the inconvenience of denying claims. Box containing sail duck not yet found, Craig does not believe that the quality of material will be of …
James Robertson PapersCharged for Packing the Stores Sent to Fort Pitt
After receiving a copy of his January accounts from the Accountant's office, Langham finds that he has been charged for the packing and baling of the stores sent to Fort Pitt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cash Invoices Received, Transportation of Merchandise
Discussion of location/status of Shawnee, Ottawa, Miami, Wyandot, and Delaware Indian goods. Requested assistance with J.Heath's account, mentioned W. Simmons help with the draft. Transportation of …
James Robertson PapersCaptains Bell and McRea Sailed on Sunday
Captain Bell sailed from New York on Sunday and is expected to return immediately. Captain McRea, for whom the clothing is intended, took passage with him and should return within a fortnight.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain DeButts' Vouchers
Requests vouchers given to Hodgdon by Captain Henry DeButts for "contingent expenses of the War Department"
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Canon Carriages and Winter Travel
Immediately after receiving instructions for forging carriages for canons, Craig sent bill along to forge to fulfill order. Craig will now countermand his order, but believes the carriages are nearly …
James Robertson Papers
