Samuel Hodgdon
2434 documents
Requests Equestrian Supplies for the Public Store
Has just taken account of equestrian equipment in the public store; in want of valices, mailpillions with straps, holsters, saddles, and nose bags. Requests delivery of extra for store.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Drums and Fifes, Files
Reports possession of drums and fifes; requests more. Requests files for Harper's Ferry.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Details about Clothing Requests
Received the return of clothing. Needs details about each item in the contract before he can approach the Secretary of War.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Delivery of Store Species to John Mackey
Requests delivery of all store species to John Mackey. Requests duplicate receipts to be sent to Hodgdon's office as soon as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Delivery of Gun Stocks to Sloop Mary
Refers to order for 1,000 gunstocks for the sloop Mary, Laban Smith, master. Encloses bill.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Cothing for Captain Turner's Recruits
Captain Turner is much in need of clothing for his recruits. Requests specific order as listed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Change in Clothing Supply
Refers to the disappointment of untimely clothing supply and requests information about establishing a possible 2-year supply. Could such a supply be delivered to the corps however remote their …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Bell Tents to Store Army Music and Arms
Requests the purchase of bell tents to store arms and music. 172 should be enough to provide for the entire army. Requires proper dimensions.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Arms in Hands of Capt. Lloyd
Reports delivery of Charlottesville muskets and cartouche boxes for volunteer corps. Arms and equipment is now with a company of militia in Bristol. They must follow the law for disbursement of arms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Ammunition for Captain Elliott's Detachment in Germantown
The Secretary of War requests information about an order to complete three-pounder ordnance. Captain Elliot's detachment is ready to load the ammunition. Suggests means of getting ammunition to them.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Advance for Capt. Holt
Has shown letter to Secretary of War, who requests that an advance be made to Capt. Holt, that vouchers may be returned as soon as possible. Postscript to Captain Holt's letter on 4 July 1799, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Adjustment of Embezzled Powder
Calls for an adjustment of the powder account, previously embezzled by the keeper of the magazine. Hopes that the missing powder will be returned in kind. Outlines the repercussions.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Accurate Inventory of Hogshead
According to the Secretary of War, before any clothing orders can be made, the contents of the hogsheads must be known. Requests that they be opened and an accurate inventory be sent to him as soon as …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Abstracts, Vouchers, and Accounts
Requests abstracts, vouchers, and an account of all stores according to previous instruction. Refers to the arrival of Mr. King; hopes his actions have merited their expectations.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request to Settle Accounts with Jacob Sperry
Enclosed bill from Jacob Sperry with a translation of the bill. Requests collection of amount due, payable through Hodgdon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request to Settle Account for Firewood for Col. Stevens on Governor's Island
Examination of vouchers for firewood for Col. Stevens's troops on Governor's Island reveals a question about the amount received. Requests the opinion of the accountant, who will most likely need to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request to Return Items to John Wilkins, Quartermaster General
Instructs Harris to return certain items to John Wilkins, Quartermaster General.
Record of Disbursements by the Commissary General of Military Stores Department and Supply Orders of the Superintendent of Military Stores, Oct 2,Request to Pay Herbert, the Wagoner
Reports that Herbert the wagoner is on his way back with a few loads of various stores, including those for Mr. Wright. Requests Henley to receive Herbert and credit his account. Hodgdon paid Herbert …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request to pack up woolen overalls for use of Company of Artillerists and Engineers at Baltimore under command of Lieutenant Muhlenberg
Request to transport woolen overalls for full company for use of Captain Bruff's Company of Artillerists and Engineers at Baltimore at present under command of Lieutenant Muhlenberg.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRequest to pack up and hold in readiness for transportation, units of clothing for Captain Shoemaker Company at Canton, Ohio, belonging to the Eleventh Regiment of Infantry
Letter requests to pack up and hold in readiness for transportation, units of clothing for Captain Shoemaker's Company at Canton, Ohio, belonging to the Eleventh Regiment of Infantry.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRequest to Hand Off Letter
"You will be good enough to hand off the enclosed to Wm. King--"
James Robertson PapersRequest to deliver powder for proving musket barrels, and lead for balls
Letter, directs delivery of powder and lead to John Nicholson for proving musket barrels and half a hundred weight of lead.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRequest to deliver powder for proving musket barrels, and lead for balls
Letter directs delivery of two quarter casks of powder to John Nicholson for proving musket barrels and lead for balls.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRequest to deliver pistol parts to John Miles in order to make fifty pairs
Letter, directs delivery of parts of pistols to make fifty pairs.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRequest to deliver gun stocks
Letter, directs delivery of thirteen hundred best seasoned black walnut musket stocks for use of Kingsley and Perkins, contractors for furnishing the United States with muskets at Bridgewater, …
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
