Samuel Hodgdon
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Shipment of Powder for Muskets & Cannon, Etc.
02/23/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, describes quality of contract guns; advises re shipment of powder for muskets and cannon; discusses accounts re powder and guns.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Shipment Intended for Oswego, Etc.
12/04/1798 Author's Letterbook CopySmith is urged to expedite the shipment of articles intended for the troops at Oswego. The pattern arms seem to have been lost probably due to the wrong mark on their box.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Ship Carpenters Employed at Your Post
03/23/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses ship carpenters.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Severity of Season Impedes Delivery of Clothing
02/09/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, describes delay re suits of clothing; discusses Army uniforms; discusses severe winter; mentions cost of land transportation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Severe Weather Delayed the Delivery of Clothing
02/09/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, advises re overdue uniforms; discusses severe winter.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Settling the Freight for Forty Instead of Fifty Dollars
07/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe freight of the cannon and their carriages has been settled with Captain Le Homedieu for forty instead of fity dollars and they have gone forward.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Settling the Account of Ebenezer Stevens
12/04/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyCol. Stevens is instructed as to how to reconcile his account so that it is current.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Settling Stevens' Account
12/20/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon tells Stevens how to settle his account as agent for the War Department which should be done as early as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Settling Mr. Holt's Account
06/05/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon requests a warrant in [Thomas] Holt' s favor so that his drafts can be met.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Settling Mr. Ellis's Duplicate Account
06/27/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyBefore Mr. Ellis's duplicate account can be paid, he must take an oath affirming that his original account is still missing.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Settling Houdin's Account
11/22/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon explains the steps Houdin must take to settle his account.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Settling Dr. Watrous's Affairs
11/06/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyCraig is asked to assist Daniel Watrous as he goes about the onerous task of settling his late brother's affairs and collecting his effects.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Settling Accounts
08/09/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHoudin is asked to examine two accounts and, if necessary, to reimburse the public the amount he owes. If errors are detected, they should be identified so that the acccounts can be adjusted.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Settling a Poor Man's Account
10/01/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHunt is authorized to receive forty dollars to settle a poor man's account.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Sergeants' Clothing in Place of Privates' Clothing
09/29/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon informs Jackson that, having no privates' vests, shirts, or woolen overalls in store, he has elected to forward sergeants' clothing instead. It costs more but there is little difference …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Sending Books & Stationery
12/15/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon informs Williams that he is sending the books and stationery via New York in the hopes that they will arrive despite the winter weather.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Send Guns from Providence to Portland
06/26/1798 LetterbookHodgdon asks Elliot to send four 24 pound guns to Lemuel Weeks in Portland. Mr. Weeks has a brig currently at Providence bound for Portland which can carry the guns, so Elliot only needs to move the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Season Favorable for Proving Powder is Fast Approaching
03/08/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses money due on contract; mentions materials to manufacture gun powder; the season for proving powder is approaching.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Satisfactory Answers to the Following Questions
04/30/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon has a number of questions for contractors Wheelen & Miller regarding an order for powder that they have either not received or ignored.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Saltpeter to Philadelphia Under Perfect Security
05/08/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon orders Halsey to deliver a quantity of saltpeter to Philadelphia with all convenient speed and under perfect security.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Sale of Tools & Care of Military Stores, Etc.
02/14/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, directs sale of tools & care of military stores; discusses transportation of ordnance.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Sale of Blankets, Canteens, & Other Stores
02/01/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, asks for information re sale of public stores furnished the troops employed in the western expedition.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Salary for Inspecting Army Uniforms
02/15/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, describes salary for inspecting Army uniforms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Saddlery for a Company of Dragoons
04/26/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon encloses an estimate for saddlery of a company of dragoons. Neither arms nor clothing are included but they can be obtained at other posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Rumor Relative to the Removal of My Office, Etc.
09/08/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyAlong with a discussion of stores sent to Springfield, Hodgdon assures Jones that the rumors regarding the removal of Hodgdon's office are false.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
