Samuel Hodgdon
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Misc. Supply Concerns
Hodgdon discusses the supply concerns that relate to Craig and his post.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Misc. Supplies & Accounts
Hodgdon informs McHenry of a number of supply and account concerns.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Military Stores Sent to Your Address
Hodgdon instructs DeSaussion as to the documentation required for the military stores sent to his address.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Men & Women for Whom Passage is to be Paid, Etc.
Upon arriving in Charleston, the Commanding Officer of the Troops is to give the captain of the vessel the number of men and women for whom the United States is to pay the passage and the freight of …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Meeting Generals to Call Up Army
Hamilton, Washington, and Pickney in Philadelphia to raise enlarged army. Hodgdon advised Van Rensselaer to make claim to men if he believes he has rights to command.
Cherry Hill CollectionMedicines Belonging to the Late Dr. Watrous
The purveyor has been ordered to purchase for the army the medicines owned by the late Doctor Watrous.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Medicines & Instruments
Medicines and instruments have been sent to Capt. Littlefield and documentation of receipt will be required.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Medicine Purchased for the Army
Hodgdon discusses the medicine purchased by the late Dr. Watrous. Hodgdon wants to arrange for this medicine to be made available to the army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Medicine for the Troops
A box containing medicine for the troops at Fort Johnson has been transported.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Medicine & Instruments for Captain Littlefield
Hodgdon has shipped by schooner the medicine and instruments required by Captain Littlefield at Newport.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Maryland's Claim relative to Military Stores Delivered to its Militia
Hodgdon discusses the claim of Maryland relative to military stores delivered to its militia during the expedition against the western insurgents. Further documentation is needed to support the claim.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Marine Articles Purchased for the Navy
The Secretary of Navy has ordered his storekeeper to take charge of all articles purchased for the use of the Navy so Harris is ordered to send such articles to the Navy store.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Many Interments This Morning, Etc.
In addition to supply concerns related to Craig's post, Hodgdon comments on the number of burials taking place in Philadelphia despite his conviction that the disease in the city is abating.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Making Good on the Lost Post Notes
Hodgon informs McHenry of the progress being made on having the Bank make good on the post notes that were lost due to the failure of the Post Office.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Making Collections for Our Distressed Poor, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon praises Craig for his efforts in making collections to provide assistance for the distressed poor and expresses dismay at the discovery that Jacob Death is a rascal.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Major Hunt's Account
Hodgdon thanks Hunt for his promptness in settling his business and informs him of another account with an order in Hunt's favor.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Major Cushing's Account
Letter, discusses credits & debits of Major Cushing.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Major Craig's Draft for $200
Hodgdon has received and accepted Major Craig's draft for two hundred dollars.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Maintaining the Public Business, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon expresses his determination to maintain the public business in the face of many departures from the city due to the fear of contagion,
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Loss of Saltpeter
Hodgdon informs Steele of the loss of a portion of shipped saltpeter due probably to drying during storage and to loss during transportation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Loss of Saltpeter
Hodgdon alerts Halsey that the saltpeter he forwarded falls short of the amount indicated on the invoice, probably due to loss due to drying and loss during transportation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Looking Your Enemy in the Face
Hodgdon expresses his hope that the supplies Capt. Weeks will receive from Providence and Springfield renders him as well equipped as his potential enemy.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Location of the Third Arsenal
Hodgdon discusses at length proposals for the location of the third arsenal and magazine which will be added to the ones already at Springfield and Potomac.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Location of Spanish Posts
Letter, discusses Spanish posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Load Intended to Go Forward by Phillips
The load intended for Colonel Henley at Knoxville has arrived safely but late so money should be deducted from Phillips' advance. If he refuses to pay, a suit should be instituted to recover what the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
