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Newspapers from the Natchez District
03/29/1800 LetterClaiborne presents his compliments to Hodgdon and thanks him for the loan of newspapers received from the Natchez District which will be returned the following day.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
New Regulations on Reimbursement
04/15/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons explained new regulations issued by the Secretary of War that pertained to reimbursement of officers for the cost of quarters. Officers only allowed one room.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
New Book Keeper and Status of Furs for Transport
03/17/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMr. Elliot's travel plans. Opinion of Wright - that Elliot was acceptable but would have preferred a man who could keep accounts in a more agreeable manner. Updates on shipment of furs via waggon.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
New Aides de Camp to the Commander in Chief
11/20/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentCaptain Francis Huger of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers and Lieutenant William Boote of the 3rd Infantry Regiment have been appointed Aides de Camp to the Commander in Chief and are to …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)
Need for Ammunition and Clothing
10/31/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig relays the need for ammunition and clothing to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Necessary Portions of Meat and Vegetables, Etc.
07/23/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSmith has received the bill of fare and thanks Hodgdon for his kind attention. The provisions they have received are satisfactory and Smith has written to Jones & Thompson since they furnished the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Navy Department Order for Saltpeter for Manufacture of Powder
09/13/1800 Document SignedEncloses order from Secretary of War on superintendent of stores for twenty tons of salt peter for use of Navy Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Navy Department Order for Saltpeter
09/19/1800 Document SignedRequest for delivery to Israel Whelen, purveyor of public supplies, an order of 20 tons of salt petre for Navy Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
National Foundry for Brass Cannon
01/26/1800 Autograph Letter SignedByers makes the case for Springfield as the site of the proposed National Foundry for Brass Cannon. He owns a mill located on ten acres that joins the new waterworks for manufacturing small arms that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Nathaniel Smith request for payment to Mr Sturges
02/07/1800 Document SignedNathaniel Smith request for payment to Mr Lewis B. Sturges $4000 and place the same to Smith's account so much advanced towards cartouche boxes.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
My Business Interrupted by My Mind, Etc.
07/17/1800 Autograph Letter SignedThough he is anxious to complete the employment Hodgdon has honored him with, Gallagher complains that he is repeatedly called on for small sums that he cannot pay. He finds his business interrupted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Mustering, Paying, and Dismissing the Troops
05/26/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentThis General Order prescribes the date and manner in which troops are to be paid for the three months enlistment authorized by the Act of Congress and discusses the way in which pay is handled for …
Orderly Book of the Deputy Adjutant General to District Commander Maj. Gen. Charles C. Pinckney, Apr-Jun 1800. 1 Vol (No. 383/267). (RG98)
Muster rolls of the Cherokee
09/12/1800 Printed Document SignedMuster rolls of the Cherokee Indians under command of Will Shorey for punishment of offenders.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)
Muster and Pay Rolls Forwarded to Pay Master General
09/09/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyMuster and pay rolls sent to the Accountants Office were received and forwarded to the Pay Master General. Simmons corrected Wadsworth in his mistake for sending the rolls to the Office instead of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Muskets Imported by the Secretary of the Treasury
05/27/1800 Autograph Letter SignedWhelen has received the letter respecting the muskets lately imported by the Secretary of the Treasury and requiring him to do what is necessary in the business. Whelen considers this kind of business …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muskets Arrived from Oxford, Etc.
06/23/1800 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams has received two thousand dollars in post notes on account of the Armory in the good old way. Sixteen loads of muskets and tents have arrived from Oxford.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Musket Stocks and Rolled Iron
05/26/1800 Autograph Letter SignedThe Superintendent of the Armory has drawn on Williams for five thousand musket stocks so he shall soon be in want of that article. He asks Hodgdon to ship that same number of well seasoned stocks to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Musket Cartridges for the Troops at Fort Mifflin
09/02/1800 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver two boxes of musket cartridges to Major William McRea for the use of the troops at Fort Mifflin.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Musket Barrels to Robert McCormick
11/28/1800 Document SignedDirects 100 musket barrels to Robert McCormick, crediting McCormick's account for muskets he has already delivered toward the original order made by the Secretary of the Treasury. Israel Whelen …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Musings of Maria Hodgdon
06/08/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMaria discusses the whereabouts of her brother and wonders about the news of the political world and new appointments to replace those worthy characters who have been dismissed. She wants to know …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Murder of an Indian, Etc.
09/12/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses postage problems with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also mentions the murder of an Indian by a local man and the impending trial.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Mr. Wade's contract for 10,000 pair of shoes
07/01/1800 Letter SignedLetter, discusses Mr. Wade's contract for 10,000 pair of shoes and the payment for the early deliveries.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Mr. Skinner Moved from West Liberty, Etc.
09/29/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMr. Skinner has moved from West Liberty so Smith was unable to see him. John Easton's friends expect him to travel to Philadelphia by sea from New Orleans. Enclosed is a letter to the Purveyor of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Mr. O'Hara's accounts
12/18/1800 Letterbook CopyReceived accounts from James O'Hara. Will need time to determine the propriety of the vouchers.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Mr. O'Hara's accounts
12/15/1800 LetterbookDexter directs the closure of Mr. O'Hara's accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)
