Samuel Hodgdon
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Proving the Swords at Middleton
Hodgdon believes that Mr. Orr is qualified to go to Middleton to prove the swords made by Mr. Starr but, if he not acceptable, Mr. Annelly can also be recommended.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Proving the Powder Lately Purchased
Major Fleming has been dispatched to New York to prove the recently purchased powder with a 5 1/2 inch howitzer.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Proving the Cannon at Your Furnace
Letter, advises re cannon powder & shot being sent for proving cannon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Proposed Canal at Harpers Ferry
Hodgdon believes that the canal at Harpers Ferry should be supplied with water from the Potomac River.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Propietors Have Treated Me Shamefully, Etc.
Along with discussing the means of settling Smith's account, Hodgdon expresses his dismay at the shameful treatment to which he has been subjected by the proprietors of the Amboy conveyances who have …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Prompt Attention to the Articles Consigned
Hodgdon expresses concern that the invoice of anvils, vices, and rolled iron has not yet reached Smith.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Profitable Employment of Mr. Small, Etc.
Hodgdon recommends that Mr. Small be employed to best advantage on the Potomac project under the supervision of Mr. Mackey. Collecting materials for the project will be part of his duties and such …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Procuring Sleighs at Poughkeepsie
Hodgdon discusses the possibility of purchasing sleighs at Poughkeepsie as a means of transporting clothing to Oswego.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Price of Copper Hoops
Hodgdon ruminates on the price of copper hoops, the employment of Capt. Fleming elsewhere, and the inevitability of war.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Preventing Payments Until Due
Hodgdon laments that the derangement have affected so much that he will prevent any payments until they're due.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Pressing Matters Related to Articles of Clothing
Hodgdon discusses matters related to clothing, especially that associated with Thomas Billington.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Preservation of the Health of Persons Working in the Public Stores
Hodgdon lists the articles needed to protect the health of the people working in the public stores during the summer months.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Preparations for Work on the Canal
Hodgdon discusses the preparations being made for the digging of the proposed canal.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Preparations for the Work on the Canal
Hodgdon informs Mackey of the preparations being made for work on the new canal.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Preparation for War
Hodgdon observes that every possible preparation is being made for the war that seems inevitable and the people appear ready to meet the challenge.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Powder Purchased by Mr. De Saussure
Hodgdon acknowledges receipt of Steele's letter regarding the powder purchased by Mr. De Saussure in Charleston.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Powder Is an Essential Article
Francis is asked to return seventy barrels of powder to Mr. Harris so that the amount will appear on Hodgdon's return.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Powder at the Magazine on the Schuylkill
Hodgdon describes the limited amounts of powder available at the magazine on the Schuylkill River and notes that much more should be ordered from New York to fill the uses most applied for.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Please Send Fifty Barrels of Powder
Hodgdon asks Briant to send fifty barrels of powder and fifty stand of arms to Boston, addressed to Mr. Stephen Higginson.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Pecans for the President
Hodgdon informs President Adams that he is sending him some pecans, a highly estimated nut that grows in the Mississippi Territory.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Payment of the Missing Notes
Hodgdon asks the Directors to provide the specific reasons why they refuse to make payments for the missing post notes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Payment of Elias Langham's Draft
Enclosed is a post note in payment of Elias Langham's draft on Hodgdon in Taylor's favor.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Payment Must be Made Through Your Employer
Hodgdon notfies Cald\well that payments to him must be made by his employer who in turn must make his requisitions through the Treasury.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Paying Mr. Haywood for the Express Hire
Carrington's account is in hand relative to the money paid, at the request of John Steele, to Mr. Haywood for the express hire.
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