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6 October 1784
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
to John Bryant
Writes Bryant he has informed Mr. [Henry] Knox to bring the account of sales and the securities. Requests Bryant assists Knox.
GLC03432.045
26 October 1784
Provides instructions to Bryant regarding what stores should be sold. Notes the sale of the brass cahorns [possibly referring to a coehorn] were sold by mistake and the person who was responsible for it should be held accountable. Says he will only...
GLC03432.046
1 November 1784
Writes Bryant that Mr. Sheldon has informed him that there are still "loads" of stores remaining. Asks Bryant to sell any stores he can and to use the money towards the completion of the other buildings. Comments he is considering allowing Mr...
GLC03432.047
10 November 1784
Asks for a payroll of the men under Bryant who have not been paid and to note their pay masters and which corps they belonged to. Notes that Bryant's pay needs to be stated in an account and the sums received credited. Says the iron and stores can...
GLC03432.048
15 December 1784
Discusses receipts he sent to Bryant regarding the number of stores sold at Springfield, Massachusetts.
GLC03432.049
16 April 1785
Notes he received the receipt for Bryant's last return. Mentions that General [Henry] Knox has yet to arrive but is expected any time. Says he will notify Bryant of any new regulations and for him to continue assisting Mr. Byers.
GLC03432.050
11 May 1785
Informs Bryant he received the securities that were forwarded to him. Notes he is unclear who to credit the account to. Says he will balance the accounts and charge any differences to Bryant's account. If that is not acceptable Bryant is to inform...
GLC03432.051
8 August 1785
Notes he received Bryant's enclosures from Captain Byers and will immediately attend to the inquiries that were noted. Discusses Bryant's accounts and pay. Says General [Henry] Knox will be in Philadelphia at the end of the month at which time...
GLC03432.052
16 January 1786
Noted as a copy. Forwards (not included) a statement of Bryant's accounts with the public that were deficient. Asks Bryant to examine the accounts, attest to their accuracy, and annex the vouchers.
GLC03432.053
21 January 1786
Asks Bryant to ascertain (by a certificate) the accounts that were forwarded to Bryant. Provides instructions on the information that should be included.
GLC03432.054
31 January 1786
Discusses accounts he has sent and received from Bryant. Notes he has attested to the balance owned to Bryant.
GLC03432.055
17 July 1786
Writes Bryant he will do everything in his power to obtain Bryant's money when he returns to Boston. Hodgdon will then adjust and close Bryant's accounts.
GLC03432.056
12 August 1794
Informs Bryant that in addition to the stores ordered from Bryant's post by the Secretary of War (Henry Knox) he is also to "speedily" forward Hodgdon 500 port fires.
GLC03432.057
11 September 1794
Notes he received the cannon, carriages, and port fires and believes them a good acquisition. Requests Bryant send the 495 pistols that were absent in this return. Probably related to supplies for the army raised to suppress the Wiskey Rebellion.
GLC03432.058
13 November 1794
Writes to Bryant he has informed Mr. Ames that he is to repair the vacant buildings on the hill for his dwelling. Requests Bryant assists with finding employment for Mr. Ames's men and to note any articles that he delivers to Ames.
GLC03432.059
9 January 1795
Discusses the progress on the armory Mr. Ames is establishing (see GLC03432.059). Asks Bryant to continue assisting Mr. Ames with the armory. Any cleaning and repairs to muskets are to be completed first followed by constructing muskets of the...
GLC03432.060
18 June 1795
Writes Bryant that he has spoken with the Secretary of War (Timothy Pickering) regarding howitzers and that they believe it is "necessary." Instructs Bryant to complete the carriages and to suspend all other operations until he receives further...
GLC03432.061
30 July 1795
Asks Bryant for further details on the type, number, and weight of various supplies and weapons listed on Bryant's return. Instructs Bryant to be more accurate and "perfect" in his returns.
GLC03432.062
18 August 1795
Reminds Bryant that all the returns need to list is what have been received and delivered since the last return. This will save Bryant trouble in the future. Informs Bryant he cannot receive a credit for the ducks until Hodgdon receives a voucher...
GLC03432.063
8 October 1795
Updates Bryant on Augusts' return he received from Bryant. Informs Bryant that he did not receive any receipts for the stores noted as expended, therefore Bryant will not be credited for those. Notes that Mr. Ames should have given Bryant a receipt...
GLC03432.064
9 January 1796
Encloses (not included) a minute of the inaccuracies on Bryant's return that must be accounted for. Reminds Bryant again to provide more details on his returns and to remember to list all alterations. Says that full returns are unnecessary, Bryant...
GLC03432.065
15 April 1796
Requests Bryant sends 40 of his best French Arms with cartouch boxes and gun [worms] to Captain Edward Miller's recruits in Connecticut. Notes to take triplicate receipts upon delivery.
GLC03432.066
29 November 1796
Requests a return (and the receipts) for every species of public stores under Bryant's care from the first of January. Says once the information is received Bryant's books will be closed. From that point on Bryant will only need to note...
GLC03432.067
17 April 1797
Informs Bryant that he received his letter and return. Inquires why the powder barrels have not been paid for.
GLC03432.068
25 July 1797
Requests Bryant ships 1,463 24-pound cannon balls to Henry Jackson in Boston, Massachusetts, the agent "for the Frigate building there for the United States" (USS Constitution). Bryant is to take triplicate receipts.
GLC03432.069
24 March 1798
Asks Bryant for the weight on various bars of lead. Also asks for the number of muskets received by Mr. Ames.
GLC03432.070
3 May 1798
Instructs Bryant to send weapons and supplies to Melancton Smith in New York. Includes cannon, howitzers, carriages, and various other items.
GLC03432.071
26 June 1798
Requests Captain Bryant sends 500 stand of arms to Archibald Crary in Springfield, Massachusetts and discusses possible transportation routes.
GLC03432.073
7 July 1798
Requests Captain Bryant immediately sends 50 Barrels of powder to Stephen Higginson, merchant, regiment in Boston, Massachusetts. The powder is for the "Navy and the vessell will be waiting to receive it." (The vessel was probably the USS...
GLC03432.074
10 August 1798
Discusses the repairs that Hodgdon would like Bryant to complete on various items.
GLC03432.075
12 October 1798
Acknowledges that he has received Bryant's letters. Instructs Bryant that if he has not already done so, to send a receipt to Colonel Williams for a six pounder and a carriage that was shipped. Discusses Bryant's continuance at the post, says he...
GLC03432.076
1804-1889 [bulk 1810-1827]
Aaron Hobart Collection [Decimalized .01-.04.445]
Includes letters and documents that span Hobart's entire career, from the time that he was a law student, a lawyer, a representative, and, finally, a judge. The documents shed light on both Hobart's personal and political lives. The bulk of the...
GLC06313
14 January 1826
Marston, John, fl. 1806-1826
to Aaron Hobart
Writes about the proposed reorganization of his son's (Lieutenant Ward Marston) corps in the Marines. He is worried this will adversely affect his son's rank and asks Hobart for advice. Mentions President John Adams, "I was last evening with the...
GLC06313.04.445
23 January 1826
Richardson, J., fl. 1826
Requests Hobart's attention to the petition of Light House Keepers asking for an increase in salary and argues for their case. Comments on matters in Congress. "I do most earnestly hope that the provisions of the Constitution for the choice of...
GLC06313.04.455
30 January 1826
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Comments on the Judiciary Bill, "It would be better in my opinion not to increase the number of judges of the S. Court. Let the number remain the same, and discharge them from Circuit duties, and give to each Circuit a judge, who should not be one of...
GLC06313.04.460
circa 1880
Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893
Engraving of Jacob Thompson
Biographical note is adhered below the image. Photograph by J.E. M'Clees Washington D.C. Engraved by J.C. Buttre N.Y.
GLC02459.62
8 May 1863
Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864
to Lile Miller
Complains about his inability to obtain a furlough, noting Governor Andrew Curtin granted a soldier from his company a furlough. Another man wrote to "Little Eddy," possibly Representative Edward McPherson, who granted him a furlough. Miller notes,...
GLC02155.099
21 September 1863
Miller describes the Virginia landscape, noting that Culpeper is "like all the towns nearby that I have saw in Virginia old fashioned looking and dilapidated nothing neat or tidy about it I wish you were here Dear Lile to go with me to see some of...
GLC02155.107
26 January 1863
Miller writes to his wife from camp near White Oak Church. Mentions that his father, who is also in the military, is ward master of an unspecified hospital. Writes, "in this letter you filled a large space with the doings of of [sic] the Government...
GLC02155.079
22 June 1863
Ogden, Edward H., fl. 1835-1865
to Sarah Ogden
Writes from Camp Russell. Says they have had good weather since they left, and he mentions that both Alfred and William are doing well. Notes Private McLaughlin was injured "very severely while bathing in the canal last week, striking his head upon...
GLC06559.146
1 August 1862
Miller writes from Harrison's Landing, on the James River, to his wife. Complains that the government should be quicker to institute a military draft.
GLC02155.058
26 August 1864
Marvin, Matthew, fl. 1863-1864
Complains about the dishonesty among the men in the army. Mentions getting together with some of his old comrades. Informs Ogden that an unidentified person named Eaton is attempting to form a Volunteer company in Chatfield. Also speaks of the...
GLC06559.069
19 April 1858
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Treaty Between the United States and the Yancton Tribe of Sioux or Dacotah Indians
GLC04099.28
19 June 1858
Treaty Between the United States and the Mendawakanton and Wahpakoota Bands of Dakota or Sioux Tribe of Indians
GLC04099.29
5 November 1857
Treaty Between the United States and the Tonawanda Band of Seneca Indians
GLC04099.30
11 April 1859
Treaty Between the United States and the Dwamish, Suqamish, and Other Allied Subordinate Tribes of Indians in Washington Territory
written on January 22, 1855
GLC04099.31
October 1, 1877
Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club
Statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club
re: This is a statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club, which has organized meetings and gatherings in adjoining counties and states. They are concerned with the Sabbath Question, and they are soliciting funds to support the movement to...
GLC00687.103
4 September 1734
Upham, Ezekiel, fl. 1734
[land agreement]
mentions an Abraham Harding
GLC02891.001
15 April 1736
Harding, Abraham, fl. 1734-1737
mentions Abigail Hinssel
GLC02891.002
24 January 1737
Rice, Caleb, fl. 1737
[Receipt of Captain Houghton]
GLC02891.003
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