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to Samuel Hodgdon

Secretary of War Knox writes from the War Department instructing Hodgdon, superintendent of military stores, to transport mortars, shells, and fuzes to Fort Mifflin, Pennsylvania.

GLC04552

to Samuel Hodgdon

Secretary of War Knox instructs Hodgdon to supply Fort Cumberland with clothing and shoes. These supplies were intended for the army sent to supress the "Whiskey Rebellion."

GLC04657

to Samuel Hodgdon

Knox writes to Quartermaster Hodgdon, stating "You will have cleaned One Thousand muskets and bayonets, not of the Charlotville manufacture, and have them packed in chests proper for transportation- Also twenty five barrels of musket powder, and a...

GLC04287.02

to Samuel Hodgdon

Knox, Secretary of War, instructs Quartermaster General Hodgdon to send food, including chocolate, port wine, sherry, and coffee, to the hospital department in Pittsburgh.

GLC02621

to Samuel Hodgdon

Sends a copy of a letter (not included) he sent to the Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton and asks Hodgdon to comply its requests regarding public clothing from contractors for the present year. Signed as Secretary of War.

GLC02622

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's last letter. Sympathizes with the difficulties Knox has been having; is glad to hear that things seem to be improving, and hope that they continue to do so. Discusses finances, as well as a lawsuit that he and Knox might commence...

GLC02437.07845

to Henry Knox

Discusses their mutual financial arrangements, as well as money owed by the recently deceased Mr. [William] Bingham.

GLC02437.07916

to Henry Knox

Discusses information dealing with banks and other financial information.

GLC02437.08140

[Samuel Hogden's purchase from Christopher Henry]

Hodgdon bought 75 pounds of leather from Christopher Henry. Total came to £7.0.7. Hodgdon notes that Henry Knox gave him money to pay for the leather. Samuel Shaw delivered the money to Hodgdon. Docket in the hand of Shaw.

GLC02437.08550

[Samuel Hodgson's bill to Henry Knox]

Knox paid for 2 weeks and 6 days of keeping 2 horses, another 6 days and nights of keeping 2 horses, and 1 day for keeping a horse. Total came to £9.11.0. Signed by Hodgson stating the bill was paid in full. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.08557

[Note]

Promissory note to pay Samuel Hodgdson $1,390. Signature is struck.

GLC02437.08664

[Drafts]

List of drafts Henry Knox has deposited with Samuel Hodgdson by date.

GLC02437.08674

[Drafts]

Drafts Henry Knox deposited with Samuel Hodgdson listed by date. Docket written in pencil.

GLC02437.08676

[Money order]

Money order to pay Samuel Hodgdon $1,676. Countersigned by George Meade, though both signatures are struck.

GLC02437.08690

[Note]

A financial note for the sum of $1500.00 involving Henry Knox, George Meade, and Samuel Hodgdon.

GLC02437.08691

[Note]

A financial note for the sum of $1,524.33 involving Henry Knox, George Meade, and Samuel Hodgdon.

GLC02437.08692

[Note]

A financial note for the sum of $2,048.56 involving Henry Knox, George Meade, and Samuel Hodgdon.

GLC02437.08693

to Samuel Hodgdon

Orders Hodgdon, the Superintendent of Military Stores of the United States Army, to deliver clothing and arrange for a coach. Indicates that President George Washington's "waggon will be ready in the morning." Washington was going to western...

GLC03377

to John Bryant

Informs Bryant as a consequence of a resolve of Congress that Colonel Mason is excused from duty. Says it is Congress's wish to place Bryant in charge of the Laboratory with the pay equal to that of a Captain's pay at other branches employed at the...

GLC03432.036

to John Bryant

Notifies Bryant he has not received any returns for the stores under Bryant's control. Informs Bryant a standing order from the Secretary at War (Benjamin Lincoln) requires all persons in charge of any stores to send monthly returns. Orders Bryant...

GLC03432.037

to John Bryant

Writes to Bryant that he has been informed by a letter from "Benj Huntingdon" [possibly referring to Benjamin Huntington], addressed to the Superintendent of Finance (Robert Morris), that there are a number of military stores "lying without regard in...

GLC03432.038

to John Bryant

Tells Bryant he has been informed that two "hogshead of Cartouch" and two "tons Cannon Ball" have been deposited in Danbury, Connecticut. Instructs Bryant to move the "cartouch" to Springfield and put it in the deposit of Bryant's immediate...

GLC03432.039

to John Bryant

Says he received Bryant's return today and was disappointed to hear about a breach made upon the stores. States it is obvious that is was the discharged guards who committed the robbery and that Bryant's inquiries should focus on those guards....

GLC03432.040

to John Bryant

Encloses (not included) an invoice of stores that are to immediately be sold. Also includes (not included) the conditions of the sale and an advertisement. Asks for an account on the amount of twine Bryant has available. Provides Bryant with...

GLC03432.041

to John Bryant

Marked as a copy on the docket. Encloses a receipt (not included) for the return of stores he received from Hartford, Middletown, and New Haven, Connecticut. Asks for information about the availability of other stores and provides further...

GLC03432.042