Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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Packages Shipped On Board the Schooner "John"
04/20/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon notifies Jackson that he has forwarded packages to him on board the Schooner "John".
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Packages of Clothing for the Troops at Oswego
12/03/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon informs Captain Houdin of Houdin's responsibility for seeing that the clothing for the troops at Oswego reach their final destination.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Packages Intended for Captain Littlefield & His Men
12/19/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon informs Smith of his responsibility for ensuring that the packages intended for Capt. Littlefield and his men are transported as quickly as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Overhauling Carriages, Etc.
08/10/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyAlong with a reference to musket cases, Hodgdon discusses the process for overhauling carriages so that pieces can be removed at a moment's notice.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Overalls for the Men
11/24/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon has shipped a small number of overalls to Capt. Stoddard so that his men will not be over-exposed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Overalls & Vests Are Not in Store
08/30/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyArticles are being sent to Duncan by way of Boston, except for the woolen overalls and vests which are currently not in store but which will be delivered when they are available.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Our Situation Relative to Clothing for the Army
10/24/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon expresses his concern regarding clothing for the Army at the northern posts. As winter approaches, clothing should be transported immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Our Lack of Laboratory Preparations
12/08/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon worries that no provisions have been made for the buildings or materials needed for the preparation of the laboratories. The lack of all kinds of stores for the magazines will soon be felt if …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Origins of Arms
10/05/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon discusses the origins of the sundry arms located in the stores of the United States.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Ordnance to Colonel Stevens in New York
06/27/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon orders sundry ordnance to be sent to Colonel Stevens in New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Ordnance to be Sent to Melancton Smith
05/03/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon lists the ordnance that Capt. Bryant is to send to Melancton Smith in New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Ordnance for Capt. Frye at Governors Island
05/04/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon notifies Capt. Frye of the ordnance being transported to his post at Governors Island.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Ordnance for Capt. Frye at Governors Island
05/04/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon describes the ordnance that is to be transported to Capt. Frederick Frye at Govenors Island in New York harbor.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Ordnance & Military Supplies to Portland, Province of Maine
07/07/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon lists ordnance and military supplies to be sent to Portland and discusses the best route by which they should be transported.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Ordnance & Military Stores Shipped to Hartford, Etc.
05/21/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon directs Smith to ship the ordnance and militry stores at Hartford to the destination that he will designate.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Orders for Pattern Muskets, Etc.
09/03/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon discusses various supply matters and urges that Mr. Mackey be paid as soon as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Order of Arrival of Stores & Military Stores
05/14/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon wants to be advised of the order of arrival of the stores and military stores sent to Habersham.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Only Four Boxes of Glass, Etc.
10/18/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon notes that Francis has only mentioned four boxes of glass even though Hodgdon had requisitioned six boxes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
On the Whole, the Disease Declines
10/05/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyIn addition to a discussion of Mr. Hoffman's account and Major Hunt's responsiblities thereto, Hodgdon observes that the disease in Philadelphia seems to be declining despite the recent burial of his …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Old Copper in the Public Store
08/13/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon alerts Stoddert of the amount of Old Copper that remains in the public store and presumes that it can be possessed in the usual way.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Officers of the Higher Grades Are Assembling Here, Etc.
11/08/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyAlong with a discussion of Craig's claims, Hodgdon notes that the Commander in Chief and officers of the higher grade, including Colonel Hamilton and General Washington, are assenbling in …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Obtaining Payment for Tents & Poles
12/27/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon expects that Pennsylvania will pay for the tents and poles used by the health office but made chargeable, according to Middle's receipt, to Pennsylvania.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Oath of Office of the Inspector of Shoes
02/27/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, encloses oath of office for the Inspector of Shoes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Oath of Office of Benjamin Scott
02/28/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, encloses oath for hat inspector Benjamin Scott; discusses contract to provide hats to United States.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Oath for the Inspectors of Clothing for the Current Year
02/17/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, encloses Oath of the Inspectors of the Clothing; alludes to Army uniforms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
