Samuel Hodgdon
2434 documents
Reports Accounts with Quartermaster; List of Ordnance and Military Stores
Requests McHenry to pay 7 bills drawn on him by Quartermaster General. Lists accounts. Encloses list of ordnance and military stores sent from New London to Knoxville.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Accounts of Public Stores in Savannah for the State of Georgia
Account of arms, military stores sent to John Habersham in Savannah for the use of the state of Georgia, 1793. Reports direction of Joshua Meals in disbursing stores. Expresses concern about proper …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Accounts for Shipwrights
Encloses receipts for advances to shipwrights. Will continue to make payments. Report to Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Accounts for Ship Carpenters; Encloses Dimensions for Masts, Spars
Reports the arrival of the ship carpenters with their drafts; the accounts will be corrected. Encloses the dimensions of the spars and masts for brig building
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Account for Clothing; Some Items are Out of Supply
Account of clothing delivered to 12 regiments. Reports that the store is completely exhausted of some items, such as coats. Every effort is being made to obtain a supply
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Account for Clothing Inspection
Reports that the Secretary of War believes that the sum paid reflects the inspection for an entire year as was done previously. Consented to a different mode of settling account. Regrets that some …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report on Weather, Transportation; Boat to Natchez is Safe
Reports that the boat destined for the Natchez is safe. The river is open although navigation is impeded by ice, which should soon clear. Reports that the Quartermaster General is making estimates.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report on Manufacture and Store of Black Walnut Musket Stocks
Reports the store's 3,288 black walnut musket stocks, and they should be receiving 1,000 every three weeks according to outstanding contracts, until by the end of April they should have 8,288 + …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report on Coats in Public Store
Reports that public store holds coats for privates, sergeants, musicians, as well as uniforms, some of which are damaged.Thinks it best to have them ordered to posts for troops who will probably need …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report on Clothing Order
Had been absent in York with the letter arrived. 20 complete suits of clothing have been ordered to supply the deficiency. The entire order is not complete at the public store but should be received …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Stevens's Salary Negotiation; Chain of Command for Armourers
Reports that Stevens's business is not yet settled; Stevens has written to the Secretary, requesting him to accept the terms or find someone to take his place. The Quartermaster's objections to the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Stationary in Store and for Purchase
Reports return of stationary received from David Henley. The articles marked are in the store, and the others must be purchased, requiring an order.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Shot in Elizabeth Town
Has just returned from Elizabeth Town and New York City, where he examined castings made by Faesch. Reports quantity of shots and accounts and how much was taken by the Agent for the Department of War …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Shipment of Clothing to Niagara and Oswego
Received invoice for clothing for posts at Niagara and Oswego. Shipments left Philadelphia marked for specific posts and detachments. Upon arrival in New York, it was thought best to transport them by …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Investigation into Jacob Death; Muskets
Response to report on Jacob Death with information from Isaac Craig about how Death only worked for three days, then left town with a woman of irreputable fame. News from Levi Hollingsworth about …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Accounts with Wheeler & Miller for Saltpetre
Account of saltpetre and powder due the public by Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Miller. More information can be obtained from the purveyor, who was the principal agent in the transaction.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report for Stationary Return and Purchase
Encloses copy of return of stationary. Requests approval, purchase, and forwarding of stationary.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report for Congress
Recognizes need for a more detailed account for Congress and the Secretary of War, who wishes Hodgdon to view all public accounts. Will present a report to Congress.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Remarks on Provisions Account
Remarks on provisions account. Stated debit agrees with abstracts provided. Refers to accounts with Fort Randolph, Le Beaux, Oswego, Niagara, Sillsburg, Fort Franklin, Presque Isle, Fort Fayette. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reimbursement for Services
Supposed Col. Hamtramck's information regarding clothing allocation for recruits to be correct. Remarked on Pickering's disposition, but said that Craig will eventually be fully compensated for his …
James Robertson PapersRegarding Wolcott request for musket stocks
Harris directed to put 1000 gun stocks on board Captain Dunn on 28 October. Mr. Nicholson will attend to delivery.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding Confusion Surrounding Military Stores Sent to Savannah in 1793
Refers to enclosed account of military stores sent to Savannah in 1793, describes some confusion which occurred over delivery.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Refers to Wagoner Invoices, Fever, Crops
Wonders about how the wagoner plans to make use of the invoices. The invoice calls for a further allowance. The fever has disappeared from the city. Remarks on crops
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Potential Powder Embezzlement at Whetstone Point Garrison
Refers to store of barrels of powder on hand at the Whetstone Point Garrison near Baltimore with a miscalculation on the certificate. Contractor David Zoe could not ascertain the exact quantity, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Order for Clothing in Store
Refers to clothing in store: sergeants' vests, linen overalls, musicians' coats. These items have been forwarded and will be delivered.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
