Samuel Hodgdon
2434 documents
[Rough Copy of Instructions for Paymaster and Storekeeper on Potomack]
Appointment and instructions for the paymaster and store keeper at Harpers Ferry armory.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Yellow Fever
(missing first page of letter, second page is partial illegible) Arrival of Quartermaster General noted. Yellow fever present.
James Robertson PapersWork
Busy with work most likely because his assistants left city due to outbreak of yellow fever. Information to be sent by post to Craig will go out in two or three days time.
James Robertson PapersVarious Accounting Matters
Clothing, ordnance, and military stores should be forwarded to fort on Mississippi river. Commanding officer there will move goods to final destination. Hodgdon hopes for a full settlement with …
James Robertson PapersUS Flag for the Cherokee Nation
Letter directs that a US flag be given to the Cherokee Nation.
Misc MSSUniforms for Shipment to Pittsburgh
Letter, directs packing up and holding in readiness uniforms for shipment to three companies of infantry at Pittsburgh. To be addressed to Major Craig, subject to order of Captain Nance, assistant …
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndUnable to Adjust Warrants and Vouchers without Auditor
Has examined accounts and vouchers and because he considers them fugitive claims, he cannot adjust funds for the Quartermaster's Department. This will require the work of the Auditor or the Accountant …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Transportation of Provisions
Glad to hear navigation of river allows for easy transport of goods to lower posts. Will send forward duplicate invoices with next post, Ensign Cook's letter forwarded per his request.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Provisions
Cargo safe despite damage to transport boat. Mentioned desire for Sergeant's goods to be transported to him swiftly and safely due to his bad luck with transport in the past. Mentioned use of force …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Goods, Compensation
Muskets for Albert Gallatin are en route. Hopes all forwarded clothing will reach its destination, will do his best to have Craig satisfactorily compensated.
James Robertson PapersSupplies for Troops, Assistance for Craig
General to write commanding officer at Massac to select and forward pants and portions to troops at Loftus Cliffs. Information on Capt. Lyman's situation with Mr. Harris. Sent E. King to assist …
James Robertson PapersSuggests Warrant for Mr. Glen's Disbursement
Has examined accounts and vouchers of Mr. Glen to present information to Accountant for adjustment. Refers to other charges under Mr. Glen's responsibility. Suggests issuing a warrant in his favor to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Ordering Supplies from Quartermaster Stores Near Posts
Requisition for supplies from Col. Stevens. Suggests ordering supplies from quartermasters' stores near the posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Mode of Transporting Requested Supplies
Refers to request to send articles to New York, then forwarded to Reading, Pennsylvania. Suggests that when Stevens receives requests for supplies to furnish with what he has on hand, and he will send …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Ideas for the Timely Construction of Laboratory and Other Buildings
Announces purchase of land for laboratory and other buildings, although it will take time before the actual use. Suggests mode for imminent construction. Realizes need for professional construction …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Additional Wells to Guard against Fire of Armories
Reports that the armory buildings used for filing and finishing has burned. Joseph Williams has suggested building more wells to prevent future fires. Suggests the same for the public building at …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Statement of Stores and Payment
(first half of letter illegible) Advised a correct statement of stores, not a hastily compiled and incorrect statement. Discussed payment for transportation, relationship of Craig to Mr. Mead, …
James Robertson PapersStatement of Saltpetre and Powder in Hands of Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Miller
Statement of saltpetre and powder for Mr.s Wheeler and Miller, the property of the United States. Reports damaged saltpetre
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Statement of Differences Between Major Rivardi's Returns of Military and Quartermaster's Stores
Seeks to compare balances of stores and charges between Rivaldi and McNiff, 1797-1798, and returns 1798-1799. Includes list of damaged items.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Standards for Contracts
Notification of shipment of Clarksville manufactory muskets under the care of the Quartermaster General to be used as patterns for the manufacture of other contracted arms by Albert Gallatin.
James Robertson PapersSpeculates about Contents of Hogsheads; Encourages Clothing to be Sent to Recruiting Parties in New Hampshire
Reports the impossibility of knowing what type of clothing and articles are in the hogsheads mentioned in the letter. Believes that they are for the artillery regiment. If any recruiters remain in New …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Shipment to Schooner Sally; Requests Receipt
Shipped packages to the Schooner Sally, bound for Baltimore. Requests receipt in order to pay captain for freight.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Shipment to Colonel Gaither
Hodgdon advises Habersham of a shipment to be delivered to Colonel Gaither.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Shipment of Provisions
Does not have documents requested on hand. Notification that provisions to be delivered with quantities listed, clothing to be forwarded to Fort Wayne immediately.
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