Benjamin Hodgdon
10 documents
Uncle Alex's Health
Benjamin 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
Benjamin 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
From 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
Benjamin 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
Benjamin 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.
Hodgdon 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
Hodgdon departs soon for Batavia. Has sent items from France, including handkerchiefs.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Greetings from France
Benjamin 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.
Benjamin 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.
Benjamin 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)
