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Melancholy Proof of Human Frailty
As a melancholy proof of the frailty of human nature, Boyer must return to Philadelphia. Hodgdon has kept him on in his office until it became disreputable to do so. Boyer has been drunk for weeks so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lt. Morris Ordered to New York
Stagg orders. Lt. Morris to New York to be assigned to Capt. John Smith to further the recruiting service in that city.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lt. Morris Ordered to Accompany Lt. Sohier
Stagg orders Lt. Morris to accompany Lt. Sohier and his recruits to Philadelphia where they will join Capt. Mills' company. He will then return to the recruiting service in the state of New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)List of the Killed & Wounded, Etc.
Barr notes that they now have a List of the Killed and Wounded. Col. Darke is included on the list of wounded but Barr hopes that he is not mortally wounded. Mr. Duncan informs Barr that he has a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)List of Debts Due Me
Enclosed is a list of debts due Mercer from the advances made to soldiers under his command. He requests that Howell take the proper steps to secure the approriate amount for him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter to the Comptroller of the Treasury
Letter to the Comptroller of the Treasury
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
The bearer of the letter has applied for his pay as a soldier.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Informs the Commissioner of Army Accounts that he has enclosed to Mr. Burnley two powers of attorney for pay due to two soldiers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Requests that the Commissioner of Army Accounts examine the account of Mr. Smith for depreciation of pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter to the Auditor of the Treasury
Letter to the Auditor of the Federal Treasury, enclosing a statement of the estate of an officer.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from War Office; Charles Reinbach to be supplied with clothing
Request that Charles Reinbach be given clothing for 8 privates of artillery to include for each: hat, coat, vest, pair linen overalls, stock and buckel, shoes, buckles and socks, blanket, arms, …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from the War Office directing two wagons to be engaged for Captain Cap
John Stagg request for William Knox to engage two four horse wagons to carry the baggage of Captain Cap's detachment to Pittsburgh, to be ready on the next day.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Encloses a statement on a particular account; mentions vouchers, bounties, pay, and subsistence. Colonel Stewart's vouchers for recruiting were lost or destroyed.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon Quartermaster to Army of U.S. and paymaster: on provisions and pay of officers and troops in preparation for St Clair expedition
Knox requests that Indian goods be forwarded to Headquarters. Contractor is to transport provisions on the expedition. Discusses pack and artillery horses. If more horses are purchased, may be used …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox request for pay for Mr Trimble for wagon transport
Hodgdon requests that William Knox pay Mr Trimble 3 days of hauling of public goods. Asks that he be paid $3.00 per day. He has behaved well and his loads were delivered in good order.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox regarding McRea
Only the wrapper is available. A notes states that McRea is mentioned in the letter
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on state of supply and logistics problems in preparation for St Clair expedition
Hodgdon is quartermaster for St Clair expedition. He laments the timeliness of the posts and wishes to receive his returns before going forward. Knapsacks of questionable utility. Boots necessary for …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on shipments of supplies to Pittsburg
Hodgdon would have been glad to have seen a return and the supplies mentioned in a previous letter. Will call on Doyle for his receipt; is disappointed about not hearing from Colesworthy. Boyer has …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on expected arrival of Colesworthy, Hodgdon's returns and his wagon, and the awaited arrival of axes for the upcoming St Clair expedition
Hodgdon has heard nothing of Coleworthy; expects that he will arrive next day. Nothing of Boyer and his wagon. Still awaiting arrival of axes. Expresses hope that posts will provide further news and …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Mr S. Strong to Colonel Samuel Hodgdon asking for job providing packhorses from Kentucky
Strong is making application for the position of providing pack horses from Kentucky. He asks that he be given the job over others who may apply and he says he would give much satisfaction if given …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Major General Richard Butler to Samuel Hodgdon on extra supply of overalls for troops
Writing to Hodgdon from Pittsburgh, Butler refers to an issue regarding overalls. Captain Davis has applied to Major Craig on this issue, but Craig will not proceed without orders from Butler. He …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from John Acheson to Samuel Hodgdon on delivery of horses
Acheson discusses the forwarding of horses. The boats for transport are ready, but the Monongahela river is too low. Will embrace first opportunity to forward horses to Pittsburgh.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Israel Ludlow regarding escorts during survey of Miami Purchase lands
Agreeable to Hodgdon's request, Ludlow has written to Major Leiglon respecting the escorts for his survey of land and encloses Leiglon's written answer.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Ebenezer Storer, Agent for War Department, to Joseph Howell on Commissions for outfitting Army, accounts of United States
From Portland Maine, Storer requests certificates related to his service as agent for Officers and Soldiers Regiment of United States
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
