Samuel Hodgdon
3612 documents
Responding to General Wilkinson's Requisition
Craig has authority from the Quartermaster General to direct Hodgdon to send forward the articles enumerated in General Wilkinson's requisition. The QMG expects to set out for the seat of government …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requisite for the Frigate at Portsmouth Destined for Algiers
The following are required for the frigate at Portsmouth destined for Algiers: one ensign jack and pendant, American; one ensign and pendant, Spanish; one ensign and pendant, British; one ensign and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requests invoice of the public clothing
Requests the invoice of the public clothing; also thanks Hodgdon for advancing money to a particular individual.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Requested Supplies
Sargent requests additional supplies, including loaf sugar, port brandy, and coffee.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request to let Mr Hollenbach go out of town without signing the deed
Request to Samuel Hodgdon to let a Mr Hollenbach go forth without signing the deed. Hollenbach says he can put settlers on the lands. There is a concern about getting the right kind of settlers on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request to Forward Letter
Requests enclosed letter relating to the removal of his sister from Yellow Springs be forwarded to Dr. Stafford; mentions that post boys no longer carry letters, which may be an allusion to the fever.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request from the Treasury to furnish for the Military various sized cannisters
Order from Treasury to have canisters manufactured to conform to the dimensions of various-sized howitzers from 3,4,6,9,12,18,24 to 32 pounders.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Transportation
Due to yellow fever, transportation is required for the baggage in order to move camp a safe distance from the city.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request for Temporary Issue of a Six-Pounder Cannon & Implements to Philadelphia Militia
Directs temporary issue of a six-pounder and implements to an artillery captain in the Philadelphia militia. McHenry's authorization to Hodgdon and Hodgdon's request to Harris are both included.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for signature
Request for signature from the principal clerk in the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request for Payment
Harrison is enclosing two bank bills that are the property of Mr. Murray of Boston; he has not been able to collect one fifth of the last payments for their books.
William Henry Harrison PapersRequest for Issue of Musket Stocks to Eli Whitney
Letter, directs provision of 4,000 musket stocks to Eli Whitney.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Issue of Marquee Tent to Court-Martial President
Delivery of marquee to Thomas Cushing for the use during the court martial trial of Ensign Rimele.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Estimate of Cost of Military Stores for Ships
The writer requests estimates of the kind and costs of stores for a six month cruise for: one ship of 22 nine pound guns; one ship of 20 nine pound guns; one ship of 16 six pound guns.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayRequest for Dimensions
Discusses order for ordnance stores, requested dimensions of cartridges;
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request for Date of Delivery
Jones wrote Hodgdon the Saturday before last asking for information on the date of arrival of the cannon, arms and military stores that were to be sent there in May. Additionally, Jones was informed …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request for Current Location
Communication difficulties encountered due to yellow fever. Heard rumors that Hodgdon removed his office, Jones requested info on its current location.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Request for Assistance in Obtaining Information from Soldier
Refers to this period as a "time of calamity;" discusses the difficulty getting things printed. Requested assistance in obtaining "attestation" from soldier on verity of printed documents.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Report on the progress at Harper's Ferry
Perkins reports to Hodgdon that, with four exceptions, the company has arrived at Harpers Ferry. Several men are fixing the tools and three forges are now operable. Tools are still needed to build the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Replacing Articles Destined for Lake Erie, Etc.
By order of the Commander in Chief articles destined for Lake Erie and the galley were shipped on the Ohio with the general. These articles should be replaced as soon as possible: canvas, train oil, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Repairing and Painting the Carriages
The fifty boxes for the muskets will be finished soon and a thousand muskets will be cleaned and packed up for transportation. The carriages in the store need to be overhauled since the bands of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Repair of the General's Looking Glasses, 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)Regulating the Attendance of Ship Carpenters & Others, Etc.
Along with the enclosed general returns for the stores at Pittsburgh, Franklin, LeBeouf, and Presqu'isle, Craig discusses a number of accounting and supply matters including a request for a ship's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
