Samuel Hodgdon
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Cannons and Carriages
Timber for cannons arrived, inconvenient to send iron for carriages from Philadelphia. Advised searching stores for old carriages. If Col. Forrest declines request for service from Craig, …
James Robertson PapersCannon, Muskets, & Pistol Powder for the "Constellation"
Hodgdon is directed to have shipped on board the "Mount Vernon" bound for Baltimore the following articles for the frigate "Constellation" addressed to Sands & Sterret in that city: ninety barrels of …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayCannon to be Transported to Tennessee
Two brass six-pounders, one three-pounder, and one five-and-a- half-inch howitzer should be forwarded to Tennessee complete for service. Except for the powder which may be furnished at Knoxville, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Box of Public Clothing from Captain Newhall, Etc.
The box of public clothing has been received of Captain John Newhall and the contents correspond to the enclosed invoice. The duplicate receipt for the sum paid by the contractors is enclosed. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bills Drawn for George Wallace & David Wallace
Discusses patents for land, and recent bills drawn in favor of the two Wallaces.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Lading Form for Coffee & Indigo Shipment
Bill of lading form authorizing the purchase of coffee and indigo in France.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Bedinger Replacing Langham During His Absence
"The Secretary of War has no objection to Major Langham's going to Kentucky, in case Major Bedinger will attend to his business during his absence."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bank of the United States
Benjamin Hodgdon discusses with his father a charge on the Bank of the United States for the sum of $1000. (illegible)
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Axes for Gibson May Be Purchased at Staunton
The Secretary of War believes that the axes wanted by Captain Gibson may be purchased at Staunton. Orders will be given to the Contractor there to to furnish them as Quartermaster's supplies.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Authorization for Storage
Requests that Hodgdon provide documentation of his authorization to store material in rented space of a wharf.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Authorization and Deranged Pay
Enclosed two extracts of letters from Quartermaster General authorizing Craig to proceed with his estimates for May. Requested trunk forwarded to Mr. Heath. Not yet determined if Polhemus should …
James Robertson PapersAssurances, provisions and musical instruments
Provisions always to be made and honored at Head Quarters.
Edward E. Ayer CollectionAsking Manning About the Muskets
General Lincoln says that the muskets he charged to Mr. Minning or Manning, were seen at the stage house where the passengers went to warm themselves while waiting for the boat. Ames assumes that they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Artillerists' Clothing to Governors Island
Enclosed is an order for some artillerists' clothing which must be forwarded to Captain Frederick Frye at Governors Island.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Wanted for the Sloop "Detroit"
The Quartermaster General has appointed Hodgdon his agent in Philadelphia. Enclosed is a list of the articles wanted for the sloop "Detroit" that should be forwarded to Detroit as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Forwarded to Ensign Boote Without Delay
Enclosed is a letter to Mr. Harris which urges that the articles for Ensign William R. Boote at New Brunswick be forwarded without delay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles for the Recruiting Service at New Brunswick, Etc.
Enclosed is a requisition on Mr. Harris for the articles Ensign Boote needs for the recruiting service at New Brunswick. Secretary of War McHenry notes that Lieutenant Steele at Carlisle has heard …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles for the Frigate "Constellation"
Hodgdon is directed to deliver the following articles to the frigate "Constellation" lying at anchor on the Patapsco: pistols, boarding pikes, cutlasses, boarding axes with handles, blunderbusses, …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for Captain Harrison
Hodgdon is directed to forward the articles intended for Captain Harrison, the Commandant of Fort Washington.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Due Kalteisen's Detachment
The following articles are due to Captain Kalteisen at Charleston, South Carolina when he is ready to depart to New York: a sergeant's coat, vest, woolen or linen overalls (depending on the climate) …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Annual Supply to the Cherokee Nation
Hodgdon is directed to receive from the storekeeper the goods selected for the annual supply to the Cherokee Nation and the medicine and hospital stores for the troops in that quarter. They should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)An Express to Proceed to Knoxville
The Secretary of War wants to procure an express to proceed to Knoxville in Tennessee. He should call at the Secretary's office as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Alarmed at the Reports of the Fever in the City, Etc.
Anderson has examined the coach mentioned in the letter and finds it to be deficient. He is alarmed at the reports of the fever in the city and hopes that family and friends are all well.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advice Regarding the Mounting of 24 Pound Cannons
Craig advised Hodgdon that the "24 Pounders" should not be mounted on ship or garrison carriages. Craig requested Hodgdon forward iron trunks for proper mounting of cannons.
James Robertson PapersAdvanced Money and Refunds
Apologies for difficulty in obtaining a refund for the money advanced Maj. Langham. Weather prohibits travel of Indians to Fort Washington. Advised Hodgdon to continue seeking compensation for …
James Robertson Papers
