Samuel Hodgdon
3612 documents
Last Return of the Quartermaster Stores
The return Mr. McClallen left at Fort Niagara is incomplete and has no signature. This being the case, Coffin is unable to compile an accurate return based on the documents in his possession. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lack of Tradesmen
Letter, discusses constructing public buildings; mentions that tradesmen in the area are under-employed and that they would complete the work speedily and cheaply. Mentions that his son's recruits …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Kentledge and Shot for Elizabeth Town
The kentledge that remained at Mount Hope has been sent to Melancton Smith at Elizabeth Town. The 29 pieces rejected by Smith and produced at Faesch's forges at Mount Hope have been replaced and sent …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Wilkins' Draft for $1000
Enclosed is John Wilkins' draft on Hodgdon for one thousand dollars which should be accepted and returned to Denman at Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Jacob Death: An Industrious Joberman
Craig express his approval of the work of Jacob Death who has recently returned to Philadelphia after the demise of Mrs. Death. He has been paid in full for his services. He is very industrious …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Irregularity in the Mail , Etc.
Enclosed is a general return of stores through November 1797 for the posts at Fort Franklin, Le Beouf, and Presqu'isle. Craig has drawn on Hodgdon for five hundred dollars in favor of John Wienshall. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Iron Work Delivered to Jacob Sheafe
The last six columns of Gibbs' November return from the Boston Navy Yard are comprised of the iron and iron work that has been delivered to Jacob Scheafe, the Naval Agent at Portsmouth, New Hampshire …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Iron Kentledge to Philadelphia
Hodgdon is directed to have 48 tons of iron kentledge transported to Philadelphia.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayIron 24-Pounders Shipped to Charleston, Etc.
The iron 24-pounders have been shipped to Charleston since there are no vessels bound for Savannah or Georgetown at this time of the year. The four for Savannah and the four for Georgetown have been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invoice & Bill of Lading Came Safe to Hand
The invoice and bill of lading have come safe to hand and the articles listed in the invoice are in good order. The Captain was given a receipt on the back of his bill of lading.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inventory of materials sent to Harper's Ferry
Encloses inventory of tools and materials sent to Harper's Ferry, along with the expenses of delivering them.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Instructions on Obtaining Feed
Miller requests to be informed of the preferred method for obtaining feed for a public horse.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Instructions for Mr. Hodgdon
In a memorandum to Hodgdon, McHenry discusses a number of concerns.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inquiry on the Date of Arrival of Gunsmithing Tools
Perkins informs Hodgdon that he and Mr. Small arrived in Harpers Ferry on Friday. Mr. Mackey met them and provided them with the letter from Hodgdon. Perkins replies that the gunsmithing tools …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Inquiry on Cannon
Letter, inquires on status of cannon.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)In the Midst of Imminent Danger, Etc.
Along with a discussion of a number of other matters, Craig expresses his pleasure that the Hodgdon family is safe though still in the midst of imminent danger. He has received four Freneau papers …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Impending Departure of the Commander in Chief, Etc.
Major Craig reports the embarkation and impending departure of the Commander in Chief to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also requests gimblets, files, and augers from Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Immediate Need for Gun Carriages
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the immediate need for the gun carriages to have trucks supplied.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ice Has Prevented Making the Usual Number of Arms
It has been so cold in Springfield that the wheels at the armory could not be cleared of ice before 11am. Because of the severe frost drying up the water, the usual number of arms could not be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Thought It Prudent to Retire
Wilson is so unwell that he is unable to attend to business and asks Hodgdon if he can retire from Philadelphia. The prevailing sickness is spreading rapidly and his state of mind relative to staying …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
