Samuel Hodgdon
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Ordnance & Military Supplies to Portland, Province of Maine
07/07/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon lists ordnance and military supplies to be sent to Portland and discusses the best route by which they should be transported.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Ordnance & Military Stores Shipped to Hartford, Etc.
05/21/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon directs Smith to ship the ordnance and militry stores at Hartford to the destination that he will designate.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Orders to Deliver Partial Order
12/05/1798 Autograph Letter SignedOrders to begin immediate packing of goods for a waiting wagon.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Orders for Pattern Muskets, Etc.
09/03/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon discusses various supply matters and urges that Mr. Mackey be paid as soon as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Order of Arrival of Stores & Military Stores
05/14/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon wants to be advised of the order of arrival of the stores and military stores sent to Habersham.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Only Four Boxes of Glass, Etc.
10/18/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon notes that Francis has only mentioned four boxes of glass even though Hodgdon had requisitioned six boxes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
On the Whole, the Disease Declines
10/05/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyIn addition to a discussion of Mr. Hoffman's account and Major Hunt's responsiblities thereto, Hodgdon observes that the disease in Philadelphia seems to be declining despite the recent burial of his …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Old Copper in the Public Store
08/13/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon alerts Stoddert of the amount of Old Copper that remains in the public store and presumes that it can be possessed in the usual way.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Officers of the Higher Grades Are Assembling Here, Etc.
11/08/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyAlong with a discussion of Craig's claims, Hodgdon notes that the Commander in Chief and officers of the higher grade, including Colonel Hamilton and General Washington, are assenbling in …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Obtaining Payment for Tents & Poles
12/27/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon expects that Pennsylvania will pay for the tents and poles used by the health office but made chargeable, according to Middle's receipt, to Pennsylvania.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Oath of Office of the Inspector of Shoes
02/27/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, encloses oath of office for the Inspector of Shoes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Oath of Office of Benjamin Scott
02/28/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, encloses oath for hat inspector Benjamin Scott; discusses contract to provide hats to United States.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Oath for the Inspectors of Clothing for the Current Year
02/17/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, encloses Oath of the Inspectors of the Clothing; alludes to Army uniforms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Oakum Required for the Walnut Hill Garrison
05/11/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon informs McHenry that the Commander in Chief [Adams] requires oakum to be shipped to the Walnut Hill garrison immediately and can be procured no nearer than Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Number of Muskets Received of Mr. Ames, Etc.
03/24/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyIn addition to requesting the number of muskets received from Mr. Ames, Hodgdon emphasizes the necessity of including weights and measures on returns and compliments Bryant for doing so,.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Note Payable to Doctor Hodge
06/27/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon inquires about the note for $200 intended for Doctor Hodge. He has heard nothing from Parker on the subject and wants to ensure that the letter with the note was received by him.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Not A Pig On Hand!
06/02/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon laments that the ship "Delaware" is ready to receive her ballast but there is not a pig [kentledge] on hand to provide it. He hopes that the vessel from Elizabeth Town will deliver it soon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
No Order for Clothing
10/12/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon informs Frye that he has no clothing for him and admonishes him that there is no point in writing unless he has something to communicate.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
No More Guns to Forward
06/08/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyEven though no additional guns are available for the vessels on the Lakes, the original order will be forwarded as promised.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
No Mistake in the Delivery of Clothing
06/08/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon assures Kelteisen that the shipment of clothing to him is not a mistake. He should await further orders as to their disposition.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
No Mistake in the Business of the Clothing
06/08/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon assures De Saussure that there is no mistake in the clothing sent to Capt. Kalteisen despite Kalteisen's assertions to the contrary.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
No Military Stores Can Be Delivered to the Navy
08/23/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon alerts Stoddert that he has no authorization from the Secretary of War to deliver stores to the Navy. The Secretary has been informed that 689 arms are ready to be delivered but he has not yet …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
No Abatement, Etc.
09/29/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon discusses transporting gun stocks by water to Hartford and two more deaths due to the fever ravaging Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
No Abatement Yet Discoverable
09/28/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyAmong sundry supply matters, Hodgdon discusses the deaths, that may include the demise of his clerk, resulting from the ongoing fever in Philadelphia
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
