Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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Mortification Due to the Conduct of the Wretch, Etc.
Along with a discussion of a number of supply and arms matters, Hodgdon expresses his mortification at the conduct of the individual who sought to move the furniture of the public offices to Trenton.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Money Received for the Sale of U.S. Lands
Since General Nevil has received a large sum for sale of land belonging to the United States, that money can be used for expenditures by agents of the Quartermaster's department which would include …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Money Paid the Ship Carpenters, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses a number of supply and account matters including the pay of the ship carpenters including those travelling to Detroit.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Mistake in the Order of Sherry Wine
Hodgdon notes a mistake in the order of sherry wine in which 12 casks were ordered instead of just two. If additional wine is needed, Wilkins should so advise.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Missisng Money & Returns
Hugh Spear lost the money and bank bills by the time he reached the ferry and they have yet to be found.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Missing Post Notes
Hodgdon encloses the bank's answer to his inquiry regarding missing post notes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Missing Mr. Bates, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon expresses his regret that Mr. Bates will be leaving Craig's post. A replacement clerk will be procured as soon as one can be found.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Missing Letter Containing Post Notes
Hodgdon is trying to find a letter, containing post notes and addressed to Thomas Holt, that appears to be missing. It now appears necessary to apply to the bank for payment of the amount of the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Misc. Supply Concerns
Hodgdon discusses the supply concerns that relate to Craig and his post.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Misc. Supplies & Accounts
Hodgdon informs McHenry of a number of supply and account concerns.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Military Stores Sent to Your Address
Hodgdon instructs DeSaussion as to the documentation required for the military stores sent to his address.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Men & Women for Whom Passage is to be Paid, Etc.
Upon arriving in Charleston, the Commanding Officer of the Troops is to give the captain of the vessel the number of men and women for whom the United States is to pay the passage and the freight of …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Medicines Belonging to the Late Dr. Watrous
The purveyor has been ordered to purchase for the army the medicines owned by the late Doctor Watrous.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Medicines & Instruments
Medicines and instruments have been sent to Capt. Littlefield and documentation of receipt will be required.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Medicine Purchased for the Army
Hodgdon discusses the medicine purchased by the late Dr. Watrous. Hodgdon wants to arrange for this medicine to be made available to the army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Medicine for the Troops
A box containing medicine for the troops at Fort Johnson has been transported.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Medicine & Instruments for Captain Littlefield
Hodgdon has shipped by schooner the medicine and instruments required by Captain Littlefield at Newport.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Maryland's Claim relative to Military Stores Delivered to its Militia
Hodgdon discusses the claim of Maryland relative to military stores delivered to its militia during the expedition against the western insurgents. Further documentation is needed to support the claim.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Marine Articles Purchased for the Navy
The Secretary of Navy has ordered his storekeeper to take charge of all articles purchased for the use of the Navy so Harris is ordered to send such articles to the Navy store.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Many Interments This Morning, Etc.
In addition to supply concerns related to Craig's post, Hodgdon comments on the number of burials taking place in Philadelphia despite his conviction that the disease in the city is abating.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Making Good on the Lost Post Notes
Hodgon informs McHenry of the progress being made on having the Bank make good on the post notes that were lost due to the failure of the Post Office.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Making Collections for Our Distressed Poor, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon praises Craig for his efforts in making collections to provide assistance for the distressed poor and expresses dismay at the discovery that Jacob Death is a rascal.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Major Hunt's Account
Hodgdon thanks Hunt for his promptness in settling his business and informs him of another account with an order in Hunt's favor.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Major Cushing's Account
Letter, discusses credits & debits of Major Cushing.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Major Craig's Draft for $200
Hodgdon has received and accepted Major Craig's draft for two hundred dollars.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
