Samuel Hodgdon
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Investigates Claim that Captain McKnight Refuses to Sign for Clothing
Reports that John Harris complains that Captain McKnight, in Burrows's corps, refuses to sign receipts. Requests that Burrows investigates the claim.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions to Charge Accounts to Capt. Vance
No need to apologize for needed information and direction. The storekeeper is right to charge all deliveries to Captain Vance to the Quartermaster General, and Vance must be debited accordingly and …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Shipment of Clothing
Encloses list of quantity of clothing waiting for delivery. Because the store may be shut up in a day or two, it is necessary to get these shipments out as soon as possible. Instructions for clothing …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Orders and Returns
Refers to Brock's orders, which had not yet been issued from the War Department. Requests returns be sent to him for supplies for recruits. If received early, chances are the orders will go out …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Delivery of Stores; Questions Cost
Seeks to maintain a regular supply for the army in the East. Has forwarded list from the Storekeeper to be deposited with Hunt. Mr. Bass has items in store; he will return in the shallop and provide …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Clothing for Recruits
Received invoice for clothing at Portsmouth. The accompanying statement will provide details of shipment and disbursement, presumably by Lieut. Hale to his recruits. Remaining stores should be placed …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Account Adjustments
Seeks to adjust accounts as agent of the Quartermaster General. Waits for proper circumstances so Simmons can complete his responsibilities.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inspection of Castings for John J. Faesch; Rectify Accounts for Ebenezer Stevens
Plans to go to Elizabeth Town and New York city to inspect the castings of John J. Faesch. Requests extract of contract and any other documents for the examination. Received receipts for Ebenezer …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inquiry into and Request for Issue of Musket Stocks to Musket Manufacturer
Directs issue of 1,000 musket stocks to the Treasury Dept., for use by a musket manufacture contractor.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Inquires about Powder Supply
Reports the possession of 3028 lbs. of powder in Detroit last January. Asks if this supply is sufficient or if more should be sent from Albany rather than Pittsburgh, where it cannot be spared.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inquires about Number, Contents of Hogsheads Sent to Oswego, Niagara
Wants to know about the marks and number of hogsheads used for conveyance of clothing from Albany to northern posts of Oswego and Niagara. Wants to know if each hogshead contained a list of its …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Information from Captain Houdin about Mr. Hudson
Has received information from Captain Houdin on Mr. Hudson's business; requests direction of how to proceed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Information from Captain Houdin about Mr. Hudson
Enclosed letter from Captain Houdin provides information on Mr. Hudson, calling for future instruction.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Information about Gubernatorial Election, Stevens's Compensation, Cash & Fur
Refers to commotion of coming election with concern for the peace and security of the common wealth. Seeks to elect James Ross governor. Refers to case of Stevens in New York. The Quartermaster …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Information about Clothing Contract and Additional Orders
Encloses statement showing what clothing is on contract with an order for the additional regiment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Indian Annuities
Enclosed invoices for annuities due several Indian Nations. All goods listed have been forwarded. Invoices must be sent along with annuities or the agents will not be able to distribute quantities …
James Robertson PapersIllegible Text
Document quality renders text mostly illegible. Delivery of wagon loads;
James Robertson PapersIllegible Text
document quality renders text illegible. Discusses Major Hoops and the mission to Niagara;
James Robertson PapersIllegible Text
Missing main page of text. Relates to delivery of provisions and costs of departments;
James Robertson PapersIllegible Text
First half of document illegible. Sickness has abated, officers returning to the city.
James Robertson PapersHodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Samuel Hodgdon discusses the shipment of paper to Major Craig.
Isaac Craig PapersHodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Samuel Hodgdon discusses Captain Harrison and the Northwest Territory with Major Craig.
Isaac Craig PapersHodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Samuel Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Isaac Craig PapersHodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Samuel Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Isaac Craig PapersHodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Samuel Hodgdon informs Major Craig that materials needed for the galley will be obtained and shipped rapidly. Hodgdon also mentions that paper supplies will be forwarded shortly.
Isaac Craig Papers
