Download or read book Samuel Hodgdon to Henry Knox Reporting on the Progress of the Forwarding of Ordnance 20 October 1781 written by Samuel Hodgdon and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports on the progress of ordnance being forwarded to Henry Knox. Mentions that some items left in Baltimore had been rejected by Major Sebastian Bauman. Comments on fixes made to munitions made by a Mr. Johnson that were cast without the necessary staples. Plans to send some of the repaired shells to Knox for approval. Indicates some specific items and their quantities that were already in transit. Claims that he has been working expeditiously and that he has done everything in his power to prevent a shortage. This ordnance transport was possibly one that Knox asked the Board of War & Ordnance to have Hodgdon superintend on 23 September 1781 (see GLC02437.01188). Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores. The siege of Yorktown ended the day before this letter was written. See also GLC02437.01263.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon about Sending Ordnance for the Siege of Yorktown 26 October 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to Hodgdon's letter about sending ordnance from Baltimore for the siege of Yorktown (see GLC02437.01249) and hopes news of Lord Cornwallis' surrender reached him before the ships set sail. Asks that the shell and shot be sent to Head of Elk, Maryland instead. Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores appointed by the Board of War & Ordnance.

Download or read book Report Written by Henry Knox Sent to the Board of War and Ordnance 9 September 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that almost all the stores are embarked at Head of Elk, Maryland. He has not yet received a full account of ordnance sent from Philadelphia from Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores, so he does not know if the Board's directions have been fulfilled. Knox will ensure full compliance. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown.

Download or read book Samuel Hodgdon to Henry Knox about Weapons and Supplies 18 July 1781 written by Samuel Hodgdon and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, discusses weapons, supplies, and other details. Reports on the repair of muskets previously delivered to his post. Implores Knox to send pistols and muskets Hodgdon has been expecting as soon as possible. Encloses an invoice from a load of stores (not included). Forwarded one Continental standard to Knox while planning to procure five more.

Download or read book David Humphreys to Henry Knox about Forwarding Ordnance 26 October 1781 written by David Humphreys and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communicates request from General George Washington that Knox forward him the return of ordnance and ordnance captured from the British in the siege of Yorktown. Washington intends to send the return with a letter to Congress. Colonel Humphreys was an aide to George Washington. GLC02437.10031 is Knox's copy of the report sent in response to this letter.

Download or read book Samuel Hodgdon to Henry Knox Listing Ordnance for the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown 8 September 1781 written by Samuel Hodgdon and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sends a sheet listing ordnance sent for the southern operation, referring to the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Colonel John Lamb will deliver the enclosed spirit levels. Explains some of the munitions information. Samuel Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores. Account of Ordance stores accompanied the letter (GLC02437.01172).

Download or read book Samuel Hodgdon to Henry Knox Forwarding a Letter 29 July 1795 written by Samuel Hodgdon and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forwards a letter that is of great importance to an unnamed lady.

Download or read book Invoice of Ordnance Military Stores Forwarded to the Southern Army 7 September 1781 written by Samuel Hodgdon and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressed to Richard Frothingham, Esq. The ordnance listed was for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month. Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores. This was Henry Knox's copy, docketed by Samuel Shaw.

Download or read book Reply from the Board of War and Ordnance to Henry Knox s Request for Artillery Supplies 6 October 1781 written by Richard Peters and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to Knox's request for armaments with assurances that the Board of War and Ordnance is working expeditiously to fulfill his request. Explains the recent activities of Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores appointed by the Board. Knox needed the ordnance for the siege of Yorktown. Peters was the Secretary of the Board of War and Ordnance.

Download or read book Request for More Shot and Shells from Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance 23 September 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Believes that the provisions of shot and shells will be inadequate for the siege of Yorktown. Requests additional ordnance be sent to Head of Elk, Maryland. Asks that Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores, be ordered to superintend the transport. Signed twice, once at close of letter and once after postscript. (See also GLC02437.01249.).

Download or read book Orders from Richard Peters to Samuel Hodgson Demanding Military Supplies for Henry Knox 6 October 1781 written by Richard Peters and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orders Hodgdon to proceed immediately with fulfilling General Henry Knox's request for ordnance (see GLC02437.01188). Emphasizes the need for swift action and mentions that the Board of War and Ordnance will be held responsible for any failure. Peters was the Secretary of the Board of War and Ordnance. Samuel Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores appointed by the Board. Knox needed the ordnance for the siege of Yorktown. Written in a clerical hand. This was enclosed with GLC02437.01209.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon Forwarding Orders from Alexander Hamilton 11 January 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Report Written by Henry Knox to the Board of War Ordnance 31 August 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that General George Washington has ordered him to take southward all the arms and accoutrements possible. The demand has been indicated to Washington in letters from the Marquis de Lafayette. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Requests specific supplies listed on an accompanying sheet (GLC02437.01161). The Board of War and Ordnance was responsible for supplying troops in the field.

Download or read book Samuel Hodgdon to Henry Knox about Business 21 July 1795 written by Samuel Hodgdon and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forwards Knox several documents and discusses his accounts.

Download or read book Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance on the Siege of Yorktown 2 October 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that Colonel Robert Harrison will wait for the Board to send a supply of musket ammunition for the Southern Army commanded by General Nathanael Greene. Explains that the frequent activity has depleted stores and the free navigation of the Chesapeake Bay provides an opportunity for delivery. Asks that stores from Williamsburg, Virginia also be forwarded. Reports that they invested Yorktown on 28 September 1781 and that General Cornwallis evacuated his outer works the following day. The Continental Army hopes to open its batteries in three days. See also GLC02437.01264.

Download or read book Samuel Hodgdon to Henry Knox about Duties of the New Officer 8 March 1794 written by Samuel Hodgdon and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses a sketch of what he believes are the duties of the new officer. Also included what the new officer's pay and allowances should be with the sketch. Discusses the public property and military stores the new officer is to be in charge of, as well as which commanding officers are to report to him.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon Arranging the Transfer of Military Stores 7 August 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses transferring military supplies and purchasing procedures for ordnance needed for the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion. Written from the War Department. Hodgdon was the Superintendent of Military Stores of the United States Army.