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One Hundred Dollars Advanced to Mr. Fisher, Etc.
Miller has received the $100 advanced to Mr. Fisher together with the $500 paid him on Colonel Wilkins' draft. Fisher says that the draft was one that a General gave him to pass to Hodgdon and Captain …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Office Furnishings for Caleb Swan
This is the account for the office furnishings for the Paymaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Obtaining a Commission in the Standing Army
As coppersmith's and tinman's business is currently very slow, Cumming requests Hodgdon's assistance in obtaining a lieutenant's commission in the standing army of the United States. He is a man of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notification of Shipment of Writing Supplies
Directs delivery of writing and office supplies.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Notification of Shipment of Files for Harper's Ferry
Notification of incoming shipment of files, and order for them to be forwarded to Harper's Ferry.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Notification of Receipt
Money received from David Henley for payment the army
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Notification of Payment
Notification of payment of McKingsey's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Medicine Shipment for Fort Mifflin Troops
Notifies that medicine is being purchased for Fort Mifflin garrison, directs that it be forwarded to them when it arrives.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Not Receiving Arms Produces Dissatisfaction
A message from Captain Myers indicates that the arms will not be sent in less than nine days. Captain McIlvane intends to meet with his Company but he is worried that the delay in receiving their arms …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Keys for the Medicine Chests, Etc.
The keys of the medicine chests have always been delivered to the Quartermaster General with the chests and he then forwards the keys by post. Bass reports that they presently have no keys for any of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Horseman's Tents in Store
Bass warns that although he can comply with orders for hats, private's shirts, linen overalls, and woolen overalls, and shoes, locks, and blankets, he has no horseman's tents in store because Mr. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Good News from the Seat of Government
Wilkinson argued for Nicholson but there are strong prejudices against him. Nicholson's rank and emoluments will be preserved.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)No Case of the Fever Found in Philadelphia
Simmons thanks Hodgdon, who remained in Philadelphia despite warnings of a possible outbreak of the fever, for watching over his house and property and keeping him aprised of events in the capital …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)New Barracks
Jackson will obtain from General [Benjamin] Lincoln the necessary information regarding repairing barracks and building new ones so that he can proceed immediately in engaging workmen to make the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Necessity of tents in Portland
Reiterates the "absolute necessity" of tents for his soldiers in Portland, Maine. Upset to find out that the vessel of supplies leaving from Philadelphia went to another port instead.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Necessity of clothing for Capt. Stilles' company
States that he is disappointed to discover that Hodgdon has not supplied his company with the ample amount of clothing requested in his return. Requests for more clothing to be forwarded.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Necessary Goods for the Creek Factory
The post will leave before Price is able to enclose a complete list of goods required by the Creek Factory. A full list to follow shortly. He stated in this letter that they are in want of many …
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Names Mentioned for Expresses
Of all the gentlemen likely to provide proper names for expresses, perhaps Captain Singer of the Mississippi troop is the best.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Men Really Want Their Suits
Claiborne is alarmed that his men have not received their suits. His men are recruits who do not have the advantage attending old soldiers who have several years clothing on hand.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Commissary Account
Major Craig discusses his commissary account with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Brother is Afflicted with Rheumatism, Etc.
Shortly after arriving in Baltimore, Mrs. Young's brother took a front store in the spirit and grocery line though unfortunately, he has been afflicted by rheumatism. Her sister got married to a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster of Lt. Wilkins' Detachment
Cobb certifies that when he visited Fort Triggs the detachment commanded by Lt. Wilkins had not been at the post long enough to have been mustered; therefore he inspected but did not muster them.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muskets to be Delivered at Albany
The contractors for fabricating muskets in Vermont are to deliver the completed muskets to Albany. Jones wants to know if there any public stores at that place fit for the reception of the arms and if …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
