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Aiding Dr. Buchanan in Finding a Ship
09/23/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDoctor Buchanan is on his way to Washington to obtain a decision on the subject of his surgeoncy. He has already lost the "New York" to the surgeon of another ship so Rodgers asks Hodgdon to use his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Agent has Reported in Favor of Claim
01/25/1800 LetterbookReports that the agent has reported in favor of McCroy's claim.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Affadavit in favor of Lewis Frederick Delesdernier
02/24/1800 Document SignedMcGown's testifies in support of the De Lesdernier's claims as Canadaian refugees. He certifies their losses and current residence in the United States.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Advice on Proper Record Keeping
04/22/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons noted that Williams did not record credits from Warrants issued by Samuel Hodgdon appropriately and referred Williams to a previous letter that outlined proper record keeping.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Advances on contract
12/31/1800 LetterbookDexter declines to make advances on the contract.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)
Advance to Captain Samuel Henly
10/27/1800 Autograph Letter SignedCaptain Samuel Henly, Conductor of Military Stores, has asked for an advance which Carrington has granted so he now has a draft on Hodgdon that will be transmitted to Samuel Meredith.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Advance on Account
07/08/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons forwarded Henley's request for advanced money from his private account to Secretary of War Dexter, who would respond to request by the same post.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Advance of Pay and Subsistence Captain William MacRea
06/25/1800 Document SignedMacRea received furlough for health reasons. He requests that Dexter direct paymaster general to pay him pay and subsistence and advance him three months pay.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Advance of pay and subsistence Captain William MacRea
06/25/1800 Document SignedDexter refers to copy of letter from Captain William MacRea of Second Regiment Artillerists and Engineers. Dexter approves MacRea's request for settlement of his account.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Advance of Pay and Subsistence Captain James Ball, Ordered to Harpers Ferry
07/03/1800 Document SignedDexter requests advance of pay and subsistence for Captain James Ball of the Light Dragoons, ordered from Tennessee to Harpers Ferry
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Advance from Treasury for Removal of War Office to Washington
06/02/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons notified Hon. Benjamin Stoddert that in compliance with his letter, Simmons advanced the gentlemen in his office their salaries through June in order to pay for the expenses related to moving …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Advance for Lieutenant Colonel Tousard
12/22/1800 LetterbookThis letter authorizes the Paymaster General to advance pay to Lieutenant Colonel Louis Tousard.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)
Advance for Brigadier General Wilkinson
11/29/1800 LetterbookThe letter authorizes the Paymaster General to issue a three month advance pay to Brigadier General James Wilkinson.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)
Advance $650 to Major Hoops
09/04/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Hoops is going to Philadelphia and hopes to proceed westward. He will probably need $450 which Hodgdon is asked to forward to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Adjustments of accounts
12/20/1800 Letterbook CopyRegarding adjustments to accounts, encloses these to enable O'Hara to appeal to comptroller of Treasury.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Addresses Issues and Supplies Needed during Transition of Office from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.
07/04/1800 Letterbook CopyRequests sundry articles needed at Philadelphia before War Department opens at Washington.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)
Address Me at "Georgetown, Columbia," Etc.
08/14/1800 Autograph Letter SignedCondy will take the necessary steps to complete Hodgdon's wish respective to honest, worthy, and grateful Captain Merchant. In the future he asks Hodgdon to address him at "Georgetown, Columbia" …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Additional Papers
04/15/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDocuments regarding refugees from Canada annexed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Additional Credit to Ebenezer Stevens
05/09/1800 Letter SignedIn addition to the preceding list of articles, Simmons informs Hodgdon that Ebenezer Stevens, Agent of the War Department in New York, should receive credit on the books of Hodgdon's office for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Acounts to be Examined
07/01/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts received and placed under examination. Result will be conveyed to Crary as soon as possible.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Ackowledgment of Receipt
08/30/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter enclosing receipts of John Winchester. Amount on receipts was wrong and was corrected by Simmons.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Ackowledgment of Receipt
05/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter from Kilty with accounts of Yundt and Brown, printing company, and information to be entered on the books.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Acknowledgment of Receipt
05/23/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter from Jackson that contained receipts of John G. Coffin, information to be entered on the books of the Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Acknowledgment of Receipt
05/20/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter from Dexter containing receipts of Capt. John Henry.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Acknowledgment of Receipt
05/17/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter from Huntingdon that contained receipts of Phelps Sanford. Information to be entered on the books of the Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
