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Request for muster rolls
Request for muster of Captain Cooper's troops, dated 1 August 1791, signed by Blount. Joseph Howell indicates that documents do not appear sufficient to authorize payment of troops and forwards …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for More Cartridges
Captain Patrick Phelon reports all men accounted for, but box of ammunition did not contain amount expected. Requests that Col Hodgdon send ammunition on next provision boat.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Instruction on Issuing Pension
Situation regarding payment of W. Warren and John Lucas, request for opinion on payment of pension.
Claims Sent (Letterbook) by the Massachusetts Loan Office, Jun1, 1785-Aug 14, 1791. (RG53) (M925, Roll 4)Request for funds to pay troops
Howell needed money and asked for $5000 for arrearages of pay due troops.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for contract to make boots for cavalry service
Chief Clerk John Stagg relays Secretary of War request that William Knox contract a reputable bootmaker in Philadelphia to make 100 pairs of boots at the lowest rate for the cavalry service. Boots …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Report of Conditions at the Garrison
Reports missing an important article (tar) and no corn, and they cannot proceed as planned, producing an insecure situation at the garrison. Notes need for a constant guard against the savages, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToReport from Joseph Howell on his examination of account of Joseph Cranch
Joseph Howell reports that in accordance with Knox's instructions, he has examined the account of Joseph Cranch for work done in the ordnance department. Howell notes that while he is unacquainted …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Replenishing My Bank Account
As Hodgdon is about to descend the river and may be gone many months it is imperative for Knox to replace Hodgdon's money in the bank for the use of his family. Also it is important that the money not …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Relieving the Wounded
The clothing sent on is a little wet having gone through the river and there is no place here to open the bales with any kind of safety. The General thinks that they should be sent as they are on to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendation of John Davis, Etc.
Relative to Dr. Bond's friend John Davis, he notes that if Hodgdon will take him by the hand it will be gratefully remembered. Hodgdon may feel confident in Davis's industry, sobriety, and integrity …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipts of Gibson, Powers, and Slough
Enclosed is Colonel [Alexander] Gibson's receipt for $975.20 as well as Capt. William Powers' for $374.85 and Capt. [Jacob] Slough's for a like amount. The total sum is $1924.90. Ferguson wants to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipts from Officers
The nine post notes of the Bank of North America, amounting to $185, shall be applied as directed by Howell . Habersham had not previously transmitted Captain Rudolph's receipts but those will be sent …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipts for the Pay of Several Officers
Habersham transmits to Howell receipts for the pay of several officers in his regiment.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Receipts for Officers' Pay
Habersham transmits to Howell the receipts for the pay of numereous officers in his regiment.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Receipt of William Blount for Money from the Department of War
Blount acknowledges receipt, via General Sevier, of the gold transmitted to him from the War Department .
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Receipt of Letter
In the absence of the Secretary of War, Stagg acknowledges receipt of Hodgdon's letter of 30 August 1791.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt for the Pay of Major Clark's Battalion
Enclosed is Major Clark's receipt for the pay of his Battalion which is the balance of the monies paid to Ferguson for two battalions of the 2nd Regiment of Levies.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ration Order for Horses of the Light Horses.
Return for two days horse rations for seven horses of the Light Horses
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ration Order for Horses
Return for two days rations for seven horses. C. Bolden notes he received rations in full.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions about Rations for Discharged Men
Refers to command of the 2nd battalion and relationship with Mr. Ward, quartermaster. Expresses concerns about battalion bills for rations and discharged men.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToPurchase of Fifty Horses
The War Department needs to purchase fifty horses. Hodgdon describes the qualities wanted in the horses, and the general price. He also requests a supply of boats.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of 200 Horses, Etc.
Barr has noted the time the agent agreed to purchase 200 horses. After six days Barr is certain that no more than twenty horses have been purchased and that it will be from twenty to thirty days …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preparations for the Campaign
Hodgdon has not eaten or slept for the previous two days but feels his labors have been crowned with success for all went off well. He followed the boats downriver for five miles and then left them …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
