Samuel Hodgdon
2434 documents
Request to Close Accounts in Preparation for Relocating Store
Reports necessity of removing public stores at Harper's Ferry; has informed John Mackey under orders of the Secretary of War. Requests that Langham take all of Mackey's receipts to enable him to close …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request for Tents, Clothing Supply for Fort Wolcott
Encloses statement of tents for garrisons recently requested by General Hamilton. Suggests checking supply on hand in the public store, taking care not to use tents intended for regimental use. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request for supplies to a Regiment of Infantry
A request for supplies for a regiment of infantry. Makes reference to knapsacks, canteens, General Hamilton and a paymaster of the regiment. Notes that the above deficiencies are stated on a return …
Record of Disbursements by the Commissary General of Military Stores Department and Supply Orders of the Superintendent of Military Stores, Oct 2,Request for Musket Stocks
Col. Joseph Williams has requested a supply of musket stocks. Suggests using the best seasoned stocks first, with the remaining to be used as needed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request for Items for Col. Stevens
Enclosed return was received this morning. Col. Stevens requests immediate shipment of all items except coats and vests.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request for Issue of Clothing & Blankets to Charleston Troops; 6th Regiment Packages
Directs issue of clothing and blankets to troops in Charleston, SC. Also refers to stores for the 6th Regiment.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for Issue of 8-Inch Shells for Pittsburgh
Directs delivery to John Connahy, twenty eight inch shells to make up his load for Pittsburgh.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request for delivery of clothing and equipment
Request to deliver clothing and equipment to Captain Joseph Elliot for use of a detachment of men belonging to Captain John Bishop's company.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRequest for clothing and equipment
Letter, directs delivery of uniforms, blankets to Captain John Bishop's company of Second Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRequest for a felling axe, camp kettle to John Wilmer for use at the War Office
Letter directs delivery of axe and camp kettle for to John Wilmer for public use at the War Office.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRequest Clothing Delivery and Receipts for Regiments in Windsor, Vermont
Request to deliver public clothing left in Windsor, VT, for the effort to raise 12 regiments. Leverett should take 2 receipts, one to return to Hodgdon and the other to the paymaster of the regiment, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request by John Nicholson for Anvil, Vise, and Flat Files
John Nicholson requests an anvil, vise, and flat files for work. The vise is in the public store and the anvil and flat files must be purchased.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Transition of Orders to Quartermaster General
Reports present and future orders to the Quartermaster General, who will provide transportation of articles and to whom to charge items. Requests inclusion of Quartermaster General in invoices.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports that McKee's Baggage has been Forwarded
Reports that McKee's luggage was forwarded in a wagon belonging to Andrew Mars. Is glad that the horse acts as expected.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports that Isaac Craig will Settle Accounts with Jacob Death
Reports that Major Craig is present and consents to the balance due from Jacob Death.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports that Isaac Craig Seeks Payment from Major Howell
Major Craig has delivered a note for Major Howell in York. Craig seeks payment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports State of Tents
Reports 120 common tents remain in public store. 9 horseman's tents are damaged but may be repaired. 144 common tents are packed up, ready for delivery to the 6th regiment. 23 common tents need …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports State of Barracks at Carlisle with Possibility of Converting More Buildings
Finds barracks and other buildings erected for public stores at Carlisle can be fitted to house 3 regiments and their officers. Contiguous buildings could be fit into barracks for another regiment if …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Shipment of Clothing
Reports shipment of clothing to Gates with additional shipment of coats to Captain Stoddart. Asks Gates to provide appropriate conveyance to Stoddart as soon as possible. Assumes that both commands …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Progress in Obtaining Returns for all Deliveries
Current system requires returns of all quartermaster clothing and Indian stores received, issued, expended, and forwarded to all garrisons, forts, arsenals, and public stores. Reports tardiness of …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Progress for Construction of Laboratory, Arsenal, Magazine in Philadelphia
Reports efforts of Mr. Annely to pay landlord John Taylor with stoppages from his wages, but the notes remained unpaid. Asks Mackey to make a payment plan with Annely. Reports that Taylor has acted …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Payment of Draft from Mr. Hole to Mr. Reed
Refers to draft from Mr. Hole to pay Mr. Reed. Hodgdon has paid the amount to the Treasurer. Sends receipts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Payment of Bill; Encloses Check
Acknowledges receipt of letter from James Miller, Deputy Quartermaster General. Reports payment of bill. Encloses check on the draft of the local branch bank in New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Payment of Accounts to Alexander Turner to Pay McKinley's Deserted Wife & Children
Reports that the balance of McKinley's account has long been paid to Alexander Turner as reimbursement for monies advanced to support McKinley's deserted wife and children.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Payment for Houdin's Magazine
Received letter about the magazine occupied by Captain Houdin. The Secretary of War will make an immediate payment for the amount due.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
