Samuel Hodgdon
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Musical Instruments for General Wilkinson's Band, Etc.
General Wilkinson has directed that the public should pay for the musical instruments purchased for his band. Enclosed are the bill and vouchers and Wilkins asks that his account should be credited …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Murder of Indian by White Man
Discussed the "inhumane" murder of an Indian by a disorderly white man.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Movement of Troops
Mentions Meminger sent an escort consisting of a sergeant, corporal and eighteen men with the marshall; a request for two nine pound guns is also made. Crew sent to Burlington and Sergt. Jewell …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Mounting of Howitzers on Galleys, Etc.
Major Craig discusses the mounting of howitzers on galleys with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also informs that the first gally will be launched the next day. Contains letter from Dudley Woodbridge - …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mounting Guns on Galleys
Major Craig discusses with Samuel Hodgdon the mounting of guns onto galleys. Craig also mentions the receipt of naval stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Most of the Ship Carpenters Have Been Dismissed
By order of the Secretary of War, Craig has dismissed and paid off all the ship carpenters from Philadelphia except the superintendent and five others who are needed to complete and launch the galley. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money for Transporting Stores to Baltimore, Etc.
Langham has drawn on Hodgdon for monies to cover the expenditures of transporting stores to Baltimore. He has received no money from the public since the previous January except what was sent to Baker …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money for Stores
Letter, urges timely settlement of a bill because of the scarcity of money in Shepardstown and the need for cash to maintain public credit. Mentioned the depopulation of Philadelphia due to yellow …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Money Due for Postage
Lists amount owed by Hodgdon for postage accrued in the past three months.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Money and I Have Become Strangers
After a seige of nine months, Fischer finds himself so debilitated as to be rarely able to walk across the room. He and money have become strangers so he asks Hodgdon to settle his account. He has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mistaken Returns to be Submitted
Rivardi indicates a mistaken exchange of returns on stores submitted by the doctor of the garrison at Niagara.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Missing Stores
Notes discrepancy between invoice and items received. Missing items listed. Mentioned that if items were lost by the boatman that transported them he is responsible.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Military Stores Required by Captain Barry
Hodgdon is directed to determine what quantity of the military stores required by Captain Barry of the frigate "United States" is available in the public stores.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayMilitary Stores for the Frigate "Constitution"
Harris is directed to have the military stores on the enclosed list transported in the safest and most expedient manner to the frigate "Constitution'" anchored at Boston. He is asked to report the …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayMilitary Stores for the Frigate "Constitution"
Harris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon the military stores in the enclosed list to be transported to the frigate "Constation," anchored at Boston.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayMatters of Clothing for Myself and My Servants, Etc.
In a typically inscrutable Sargent missive, the following are the legible portions: two fashionable [?]; Mrs. Sargent; young lady; whole length of tape or measure; her daughter, Miss Mary Williams; …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Many Obligations on Me
When delivered, the enclosed letter is one of importance and will confer many obligations on Betterton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Managing the People Removed from Indian Land
Butler expresses approval of the executive's appointment of commissioners to hold a treaty with the Cherokee Indians. They will be able to make a report on on the lands which the United States may …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Making Up Orders for London
Biggs is presently making up an order for London and needs a set of gunner's calipers that are better adapted for his use than those previously received. Since Hodgdon may already have them on hand, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Craig's Needs
Major Craig discusses his needs, including the invoices of Hamilton's loading, his application to Clinton for clothing, and an assortment files.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mailing Check in Next Post
Lewis notifies Hodgdon of impending settlement of bill of exchange. Lewis also requests information regarding the deaths of Fenno, Bache, and Thompson (also known as Indian Queen). Affirmed good …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Location of My Brother's Books
Mrs. Murray is concerned about her brother's books and whether they will reach him before he departs for the Mississippi territory. Apparently his books were not in the box with those of Doctor …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Locating New Charleville Muskets, Etc.
An examination of the small arms in the arsenal at West Point demonstrates that there are no new Charleville muskets on hand. All such muskets have been used and repaired so none are fit to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)List of Articles for the Frigate "Constitution"
A list of articles to be transported to Boston for the use of the Frigate "Constitution."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
