Samuel Hodgdon
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Enclosed Are Requested Estimates
Enclosed are the estimates which seem to be accurate.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Enclosed Account is of No Use in Its Present Form, Etc.
Letter, discusses account statement; mentions misplaced letter.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Enabling Muskets to be Used as Patterns
Hodgdon stipulates that muskets must be examined carefully before they can be utilized as patterns.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ebenezer Stevens to be Held Accountable for Articles Purchased
Acknowledged receipt of abstract from Hodgdon of articles purchased by E. Stevens at New York. Simmons noted that he will make the appropriate entries on his books to hold Stevens accountable for the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Drying the Clothing, Etc.
The articles in the hogshead that are missing were probably removed by those who were trying to dry the clothing after it was injured due to the neglect of the boatman.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Drafts Without Stamps, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon discusses the policy regarding sending drafts with or without stamps. The Quartermaster General may receive them without stamps but the banks will not, so it is best to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Drafts Without Stamps
Hodgdon discusses letters and drafts with and without stamps. Drafts without stamps will not be received by the banks.
Isaac Craig PapersDraft Accepted & Returned
Hodgdon informs Wilson that he has accepted his draft and returned it by post.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Documents that Establish the Claim of Maryland
Enclosed are vouchers considered essential to establish the claim of Maryland against the United States for arms lost in the campaign against the insurgents in the Fall of 1794.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Distressed Proprietors Haunting Me Continually
Hodgdon entreats McHenry to help him settle the accounts of those proprietors who are constantly pressing him for payments.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposition of the Troops, Etc.
In addition to a discussion of the disposition of troops and problems supplying them, Hodgdon discusses a number of matters involving Colonel Sargent, Mr. Brooks, and General Washington.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposition of Sundry Stores
Hodgdon discusses sundry supply and account concerns.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposition of Money Resulting from the Sale of U.S. Lands
Hodgdon instructs General Nevil relative to the expenditures from the large sum resulting from the sale of land belonging to the United States. They would include payments to agents of the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposition of Cannon & Powder
Hodgdon discusses the disposition of sundry cannon and adds a postscript regarding the storage of powder.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposition of Brass Twenty-Four Pounders
Hodgdon discusses the disposition of the brass twenty-four pounders ordered from Albany and transported to Smith via York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposing of the Public Horse in Your Possession
In order to avoid the expense of keeping the public horse in Lt. Shoemaker's possession, it should be sold if fair value can be obtained.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposal of Useless Gun Barrels, Ramrods, & Bayonets
Among other matters, Hodgdon instructs Ames to sell all useless gun barrels, ramrods, and bayonets, but if there is any possibility of public use they should be retained. Money earned from the sale of …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discharging Fifteen Acceptances
In order to discharge fifteen acceptances on the Quartermaster General's drafts, Hodgdon requests the issue of a draft in his favor, to be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discharging Accepted Bills
Hodgdon requests a warrant to discharge nineteen accepted bills in the Quartermaster's department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disappointing Delay in Complying with Your Engagement
Hodgdon expresses his disappointment that Miller's firm has not delivered the powder that they promised and inquires as to when that obligation will be met.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Directions as to Forwarding Goods
Letter, directs public stores to be forwarded.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Difficulty in Transporting Pattern Muskets
Hodgdon discusses the difficulty of transporting the pattern muskets to Kilty either by land or water during the winter.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Detention of the Box of Pattern Muskets
Hodgdon is concerned about the detention of the box of pattern muskets because one hundred people will remain idle until they arrive. He will do his best to find them.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Detaching Wheels & Limbers
Capt. Frye is asked to assist Melancton Smith in detaching the wheels and limbers from their carriages before they are transported so that they can easily be reassembled at their destination.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Destitute of Company & Orderly Books, Sealing Wax, & Red Ink Powder
Letter, asks for stationery supplies.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
