Samuel Hodgdon
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Watch Coats & Blankets Received in Good Order
Burbeck has received the letter enclosing the invoice of 25 watch coats and 90 three-point blankets. The hogsheads containing them have arrived so the whole has been received in good order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant for Payment of People in Philadelphia
Describes arrangement for the payment of warrant which will pay people in Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Want of clothing at Fort Wolcott
The commanding officer at Fort Wolcott, William Littlefield, complains of the lack of supplies, particularly of clothing.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Want of Assistant Armorers
Amidst a discussion of other matters, Ames notes that he needs more assistant armorers who understand the mechanical arts, have respect for economy and industry, and have good morals. Mr. Forbes has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers for Mullen, Lee, Beard & Ewing
Legible is what looks like a ledger with four names: George Mullen ($12), Thomas Lee ($2), John Beard ($26), and James Ewing ($48).
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vessels Will Greatly Increase the Expenditures at Pittsburgh, Etc.
Craig discusses a number of accounting and supply issues, and expresses his mortification regarding the orders of the Secretary of War relative to his claim. The number of men working at the vessels' …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Urgent Need for Gun Stocks
Ames repeats his request for gun stocks asserting that without a new supply, either stocking must soon stop or he will be forced to produce stocks that are not fit for service. He does not know what …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Upon the Death of Dr. Hodge, I Mourn for His Friends, Etc.
As usual, Sargent has much to say but his untelligible scrawl renders his letter meaningless except for the following: the death of Dr. Hodge; looking glasses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unknown Cost of Transportation
Unsure of cost for transporting supplies through various cities. Will consult owner of the waggon that transported the supplies.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Unable to Find More Stocks Fit for Use, Etc.
Enclosed is the January return of the work done at the armorer's shop at Springfield. Unless he can obtain more stocks, Ames feels that he will only have enough work to last up to March 15th. The ones …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Teams Travelling to Pittsburgh with a Load of Tents
Major Craig has been notified that two teams will start for Pittsburgh on Monday with a load of tents. During this busy season it was not possible to obtain teams that would proceed instantaneously at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Teams that Will Carry Tents to Pittsburgh, Etc.
Bedinger discusses in detail the shipment of tents to Pittsburgh. He has contracted with two teams to carry them but they are required to haul full loads so he made up the balance with tent poles. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Quarter Casks of Good Wine, Etc.
Writing in his usual code, Sargent requests two quarter casks of good wine to be sent by way of Orleans and two more quarters of red or white should be added, he does not care which.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Drafts for $500 Each
Enclosed are two drafts for five hundred dollars each drawn by Isaac Craig on Hodgdon. They were sent to Trenton for acceptance with the understanding that Hodgdon had relocated there. Montgomery & …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Drafts Drawn on Hodgdon
Wilkins has drawn on Hodgdon a draft in favor of Wilson Hunt for $500 and a draft in favor of Owen and Jonathan Jones for $50.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Bills Drawn on Hodgdon
Bill No. 93 for $1000 in favor of [?] and Bill No. 94 for $700 in favor of Beckham & Reese have been drawn on Hodgon
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Bills Drawn in Favor of James Hog
Bill of Exchange No. 87 for $300 and No. 88 for $200 have been drawn on Hodgdon in favor of James Hog.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Turner's Silence Respecting Sargent's Engagement, Etc.
Blake has seen Captain Turner and perceives that his silence while at Philadelphia respecting Winthrop Sargent's engagement was inadverent. Though the note bore Turner's signature it was in truth …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Travel and Employment Prospects
Perkins travel plans to recruit carpenters and brick layers for construction of buildings at the armory at Harper's Ferry; mentions yellow fever in Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Transporting the Clothing to Elizabeth Town
There is not a pressing necessity for clothing at Elizabeth Town but it will be needed soon. Rather than waiting for the river to open, and since the sleighing is now good, it might not involve much …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting the Clothing
A mostly illegible letter that mentions "transporting of the clothing."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Cannon from Antietam Works, Etc.
Along with a number of accounting and supply matter Day notes that after inquiring at Hagerstown, he believes that the most certain and least expensive way to transport cannon is from Antietam Works …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation Problems, Unfriendly Indians in the Northwest Territory
While discussing a number of transportation and supply matters, Bedinger expresses his concern that Major Elias Langham has not returned. He hopes that no accident may have befallen him during his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation of Supplies to Baltimore
Transfer of muskets and cartouche boxes to Baltimore. Requested information on payment of Messr. Baker & [Connygs].
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Transport of the Articles Enclosed to Mr. Laffe, Etc.
Butler admits that he should have written to the Secretary of War on the subject of the transport of the articles enclosed to Mr. Laffe but he is confident that Hodgdon will direct the wagons of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
