Samuel Hodgdon
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Perfect State of Peace & Friendship with the Indians, Etc.
Gaither assures Hodgdon that he is in a perfect state of peace and friendship with the Indians and has the honor of being in command of the frontier. Enclosed is a return of the clothing needed in his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment, Travel Hindered by Yellow Fever
Discusses payment of money by Gurling and Kempton to Irvine. Mentions that yellow fever will prevent traveling to Philadelphia and that his son requires money from the War Department, believed that …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Payment to William Haywood for delivery of dispatches
John Steele requests that Edward Carrington pay William Haywood for services delivering dispatches to David Henley from Richmond to Knoxville.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment to Phillip Wheynimer for hauling provisions
Coxswain of barge John Steel requests that Hodgdon pay to bearer Phillip Wheynimer for hauling provisions to troops at Boring Mill at Schuylkill. Note below says troops hauling cannon to Boring Mill …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment to John German for passage of detachment of troops under Lt James B. Many
In letter to Hodgdon, Lt. Many laments having to pay passage. Document from Hodgdon indicates payment to German for passage of Many and of detachment of troops under Lieutenant Many consisting of 41 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment to Colonel Sargent
Enclosed is a memorandum from Colonel Sargent in which he makes application for payment of the money owed him. Since it is not in Swan's power to obtain the money, Hodgdon is asked to obtain payment …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment of the Express Requested by Colonel Steele
Pay to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the United States, the sum of $85.87 which was advanced to the express at the request of Colonel John Steele.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment of Recruits
Henry expressed disbelief that the two men he recruited in Philadelphia would recruits so many men. In hindsight he said he would have paid for their transportation to New York. Now offers to pay …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Payment for Repaired Boxes and Caps
The boxes and caps were delivered by Adam Bishop and found to be repaired so, in accordance with the agreement, payment was made to him. Major Langham will inform Hodgdon if those boxes are part of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment for transportation of hogshead, box, soldiers clothing for Lt Patrick Harris Detachment
Receipt for James Simon for payment for carriage of hogshead, box and bundle from Charleston South Carolina to Charlotte North Carolina to be delivered to Lieutenant Patrick C. Harris.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of the Shipwrights Working on the Galleys
Mr. Humphreys is to engage shipwrights to work on the galleys being built by the Quartermaster General at Pittsburgh. These men should enter into a contract with respect to their pay for a period not …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayPay Freight to William Field
Doughty is concerned that the freight for the goods that were shipped by him has not been paid. He asks that said freight be paid by Hodgdon to William Field and a receipt taken from him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay $1000 to our Credit in the Bank of the US
Enclosed is the draft on Hodgdon from John Wilkins for one thousand dollars which should be accepted and returned to the credit of Meeker & Denman on the Bank of the United States. (A second letter …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Patterns for Stools for Grape Shot
Hodgdon is asked to furnish Tench Francis with patterns for stools for grape shot for 12 and 24 pounders at his earliest convenience so they can be cast immediately.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayPattern for Belts for the Troops
The Commander in Chief has directred Wilkins to send the enclosed pattern for belts for the troops. If the Secretary of War approves, 3300 yards should be purchased and sent to Headquarters as soon as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Patent for Lots in the Town of Waterford Pennsylvania
Craig strongly recommends obtaining a patent in the name of the President of the United States for lots No. 37 and 38 in the town of Waterford. Since all the lots in that town are subject to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Parks & Myself Will Do the Public's Hauling
Culbertson recommends himself and Joseph Parks, with three or four teams, to do the government's hauling to different parts of the country. After receiving proper wages, he and Parks will see that the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Packages Sent by the Schooner "John"
Gates affirms receipt of the packages sent by the schooner "John." He finds them in good order and agreeable to the invoice but was disapponted not to find clothing for the drummer and fifer who have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ordnance Concerns at West Point
Amidst a detailed discussion of ordnance matters, Fleming notes that the cannons and carriage have been boarded on a sloop that sailed that morning with a fine fair wind. The receipt of the master of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ordnance & Supplies for the Frigates "Constitution" & "Constellation"
Hodgdon is directed to order barrels of cannon and barrels of musket powder to be transported from Springfield to the frigate "Constitution" anchored at Boston. Mr. Harris has been directed to deliver …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayOrders to Deliver Muskets
Delivery of four thousand well seasoned muskets to Capt. William Wallace.
Eli Whitney Papers, Film:HM #219, #544Order of Stores to Captain Gibbs
Mentions an order to be sent to Captain Gibson; also mentions damaged clothing from Captain Lear.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Order of clothing for Winchester
Concerning an order from James McHenry relative to the clothing for Winchester; also mentions tents and Colonel Biddle.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Order for Stores to be Forwared to Natchez
Received notification that Gen. Wilkinson ordered a significant quantity of stores, Craig will abstain from making any additional orders until quantity is received.
James Robertson Papers
