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Anticipates Problems with Inspection of Cannon Balls in Philadelphia
10/21/1794 LetterbookReports that there is no one in Philadelphia authorized to inspect cannon balls upon delivery from contractors. Anticipates some inconveniences.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Another Well is Needed
12/17/1794 Letter SignedBryant stresses that another well is needed since currently there is only one that is too far from the shops and barracks to be convenient. Another well is needed also in case of fire.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Announces Engagement of Alex White to Inspect Mines
06/26/1794 LetterbookAnnounces the intention to engage Alex White to inspect the mines. White will work with Mr. Zane in Winchester.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Announces Departure of Vessel for Island of St. Simon; Potential to Deliver Articles
10/21/1794 LetterbookAnnounces departure of vessel for the Island of St. Simon with the potential to deliver anything for the War Department.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Annexed Letter from Capt. Houdin
09/24/1794 Letter SignedThe annexed letter from Capt. Houdin should be communicated to Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Annely's Questionable Conduct
04/08/1794 Autograph Letter Signed[Joseph] Cranch, the armorer at West Point, has complained to the Secretary of War about the conduct of Mr. [Thomas] Annely, the gunsmith, who has tried to entice away from Cranch several people …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Annely's Questionable Conduct
04/03/1794 Autograph Letter Signed[Joseph] Cranch, the armorer at West Point, has complained to the Secretary of War about the conduct of Mr. [Thomas] Annely, the gunsmith, who has tried to entice away from Cranch several people …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
An Orderly for Capt. Gamble
07/11/1794 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon is asked to let Capt. Gamble have an orderly and a company book for his use.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Amount of Sundry Advances
09/16/1794 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Hodgdon has been debited with the sum of $24,786.81 being the amount of sundry advances made to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Amount of Each Parcel Sent
10/04/1794 Letter SignedRequest for blankets and an account of each parcel sent.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Amount Charged for the Use of the Recruiting Service
02/13/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyCaptain Crawford is currently charged with the sum of $1200 for the use of the recruiting service and must submit his recruiting account with enlistments and receipts for bounty paid to settle his …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Ammunition received from the Laboratory Philadelphia
10/29/1794 Document SignedList of musket and pistol cartridges signed by Mr. Monvel. Addressed to Samuel Hodgdon. Receipt indicates ammunition received from laboratory.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Ammunition for recruits marching under Ensign McClean
04/24/1794 Autograph Letter SignedRecruits marching under Ensign McClean need ammunition for guards. Request powder, ball, paper, to make musket cartridges, along with flints.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Alterations in the Account of Capt. John Heth
12/29/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyAfter restating Capt. Heth's account, there appears to be a balance of $67.43 in his favor after sundry alterations have been made.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Allowance to the Supervisors
08/30/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyAn allowance to the supervisors for disbursing monies not connected with their office is currently not permitted, but they should receive some compensation that must be approved by the Secretary of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Advice to Settle Accounts in Philadelphia
05/21/1794 Author's Letterbook CopySwan advised H. Bedinger to settle accounts of his brother, G. Bedinger, in Philadelphia. Swan enclosed a list of charges against G. Bedinger.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Advertisement Promulgated to the Citizens of Kentucky
03/31/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyHowell submits an advertisement to John Bradford, printer, to be promulgated to the citizens of Kentucky regarding the intentions of the Government to promptly reward them for their services.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Advances to Wagoners
12/24/1794 Autograph Letter SignedJones discusses bills drawn upon Hodgdon by the Quartermaster General relative to advances to wagoners. Hodgdon should separate them according to individual wagoners and specify how much should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Advances to Capt. Snowden's Men
09/12/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyAdvances made to Thomas Young, John Colter, and Joshua Spencer, for a total of $69.87, must be procured by Charles Heath and returned to the Accountant's Office as early as possible.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Advanced Wages
09/27/1794 Letter Signed[Partly illegible] Hunt cannot engage men without advancing a part of their wages with the promise that the remainder will be paid upon their return so he requests $500 in post notes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Advance Pay for Robert Semple and Charles Martin
05/30/1794 Autograph DraftWarrants in Clymer's favor are deposited with the Treasurer for three month's advance pay for Ensign Robert Semple, Jr. and Ensign Charles Martin, both at Carlisle.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Advance Pay for Nehemiah Freeman
06/25/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyNathaniel Gorham will remit three month's advance pay to Lt. Freeman for which receipts will be required.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Advance Pay for Lt. Willson
08/26/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyGeorge Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore will deliver to Lt. Willson the sum of $78 for three month's advance pay for service in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Advance Pay for Lt. William Willson
08/26/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyGale, Supervisor at Baltimore, is to transmit thesum of $78 to Lt. William Willson being three month's advance pay for his service in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Baltimore.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Advance Pay for John Parker Hale
06/25/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyJoshua Wentworth, Supervisor at Portsmouth, will remit three month's advance pay to Lt. Hale of the Corps of Artillery and Engineers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
