Samuel Hodgdon
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Clothing for the Troops
The Secretary of War encloses two boxes containing articles of clothing for the troops in the service of the United States on board the stage boat Amboy. One box contains 160 pairs of woolen overalls …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Delivered to Fort Washington, Etc.
Craig gives account of clothing delivered to Fort Washington. Craig also discusses issues regarding powder, horses, and river piloting.
Isaac Craig PapersBuilding a Flat, Etc.
It seems proper to employ some person to build a flat which will be much needed since the river will not be fordable for the remainder of the season. Should Hodgdon think it proper to send two sawyers …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Boxes of Clothing Forwarded to Philadelphia
Statement of boxes of clothing sent to Philadelphia, forwarded by the Amboy Stage.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrival at Fort Hamilton
Benham announces his arrival at Fort Hamilton and promises that every effort will be made to comply with Hodgdon's engagement by October 26th.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrangements for Overalls
Requesting a pair of overalls. Makes arrangements to deliver item and pay for them before Colonel Darke departs.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppropriation of Funds
Howell has delivered to Capt. Erkuries Beatty $9,000.50 in gold and the further sum of $17,844.50 in post notes. This money he is directed to put into Hodgdon's hands and it is to be appropriated …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advances to Contractor's Agent
Advised that all advances must be repaid by contractors. Expects the troops to move on the Fort Washington once they have reached Fort Pitt.
General CollectionAdditional Necessary Supplies & Inadequacy of Furnace; Order for Advance down the Ohio
Informs Hodgdon that the bills he had drawn will be paid. Expresses dismay at a reported need for additional supplies, particularly for shells, which cannot be obtained; casts aspersion on Turnbull & …
Knollenberg Collection, Group 26;Series 1Additional Houses
The present buildings, independent ot those holding public stores, will not contain more than twenty men. Four or five additional houses therefore must be built. Armstrong has directed the logs to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Winter Quarters, Etc.
General Wayne and four hundred men have for several days been examining the Indian shore of the Ohio for a place for winter quarters. He will probably fix on a spot 23 miles below Pittsburgh. Major …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers and supplies and Major Adair skirmish with Indians
Forwarded by General Putnam a box containing vouchers of clothing, hospital and Indian department. Mentions that Commander in Chief has given instructions to General Wilkinson to order bushels of …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Unauthorized Action
Wilkinson never authorized the building of a government house by Col. Sargent.
Edward E. Ayer CollectionTwo Chests of Tea, Etc.
Upon inquiry, Wilkins finds that Mr. Levy, one of the gentlemen that purchased the remains of Mr. Duncan's goods, has Hodgdon's two chests of tea in his possession. If Hodgdon has any ideas as to how …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Thomas Gibson's Power of Attorney
Thomas Gibson of the County of Hamilton, Northwest of the Ohio, gives Samuel Hodgdon of the City of Philadelphia his Power of Attorney.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)This Unfortunate Affair, Etc.
The only course to follow is to have Col. Darke represent the true state of the case to Congress and at the same time draw a draft for the appropriate amount. Surely Col. Darke will do everything in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Coming Campaign
Barr is going to Philadelphia soon and asks Hodgdon to give him whatever news he has on the operation of the coming campaign. He wants to be on his way out of Lexington early so as to be ready for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplys for Capt. Kerr's Musicians
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to David Allison, for the use of Capt. Kerr's company of infantry, the following: one drum, one pair of drum-sticks, one drum case, one drum carriage, and one fife and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supply Request From Fort Washington
Wilkinson requests that several items be added to the previous order of supplies and two oxen be readied to move with the detachment.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Supply of Major Henry Gaither's command in Georgia
Knox has reviewed Hodgdon's estimate of the cost of several articles for supplying Major Henry Gaither's command in Georgia; requests that he purchase goods and make ready for transportation to …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Supply matters and St. Clair defeat
Discussion of supply matters. Mentions Brotherington. Mentions St. Clair defeat.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Supplies Needed at Fort Hamilton
Captain Armstrong lists a number of articles needed for the use of the garrison at Fort Hamilton.
Northwest Territory Papers
