Benjamin Hodgdon
10 documents

Uncle Alex's Health
1797 Autograph Letter fragment signedBenjamin Hodgdon discusses the critical condition of Uncle Alex and believes the prospects for his recovery are poor.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Lack of Correspondence
1797 Letter fragmentBenjamin Hodgdon informs Samuel Hodgdon that he has been dangerously ill and therefore unable to attend to his letters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Insurance
1797 Autograph Letter SignedFrom Portugal, Benjamin Hodgdon asks Samuel Hodgdon to take out a $6,000 insurance policy at his earliest convenience.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
I Have Wearied the Secretary of State
07/22/1797 Autograph Letter SignedBenjamin Hodgdon worries that he has wearied the Secretary of State [Timothy Pickering] with discussions of Luther White's claims.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Bank of the United States
07/27/1797 Autograph Letter SignedBenjamin Hodgdon discusses with his father a charge on the Bank of the United States for the sum of $1000. (illegible)
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Quarantined Five Days at Newport, Etc.
09/13/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon notifies his father Samuel that he has arrived safely in Boston despite being quarantined in Newport for five days. He paid Mr. Turner the money forwarded by his father and Turner will write …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Letter from Isle of France
12/22/1799Hodgdon departs soon for Batavia. Has sent items from France, including handkerchiefs.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Greetings from France
08/20/1799 Autograph LetterBenjamin Hodgdon declares that he is unhealthy and if an accident should befall him, a sum of money will be sent to brother Samuel. He is sending indigo as well as handkerchiefs for him and their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Private Conference with Merchants, Etc.
08/24/1800 Autograph Letter SignedBenjamin has arrived safely in Alexandria and visited a third party in jail. Relates to a vessel and business. However, no one can now talk to the imprisoned man without the jailer being present.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Paying Off the Note of Colonel Sargent, Etc.
07/05/1800 Autograph Letter SignedBenjamin Hodgdon has received the bill of lading for the flour but the vessel has not yet arrived. He has received the inquiry of Mr. Blake respecting the note of Colonel Sargent. It amounts to $625, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
