Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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Maintaining the Public Business, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon expresses his determination to maintain the public business in the face of many departures from the city due to the fear of contagion,
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Loss of Saltpeter
Hodgdon informs Steele of the loss of a portion of shipped saltpeter due probably to drying during storage and to loss during transportation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Loss of Saltpeter
Hodgdon alerts Halsey that the saltpeter he forwarded falls short of the amount indicated on the invoice, probably due to loss due to drying and loss during transportation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Looking Your Enemy in the Face
Hodgdon expresses his hope that the supplies Capt. Weeks will receive from Providence and Springfield renders him as well equipped as his potential enemy.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Location of the Third Arsenal
Hodgdon discusses at length proposals for the location of the third arsenal and magazine which will be added to the ones already at Springfield and Potomac.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Location of Spanish Posts
Letter, discusses Spanish posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Load Intended to Go Forward by Phillips
The load intended for Colonel Henley at Knoxville has arrived safely but late so money should be deducted from Phillips' advance. If he refuses to pay, a suit should be instituted to recover what the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of Stores for Capt. Frye
Houdin is asked to send a list of stores to Capt. [Frederick] Frye at Governors Island.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of Articles to be Purchased
Hodgdon encloses a list of articles sent to Pittsburgh which should be purchased for the public stores.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Letter & Enclosures Received
Hodgdon acknowledges receipt of McHenry's letter and enclosures which will be delivered immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Large Box Containing Soldiers' Clothing, Etc.
Letter, discusses storing Army uniforms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kirkpatrick's Cash Accounts
Hodgdon's accounts contain Kirkpatrick's cash accounts;
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge to New York
Hodgdon requests that the kentledge lying at Mount Hope Furnace be sent immediately to Melancton Smith at New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge to be Transported to Philadelphia
Hodgdon wants kentledge transported to Philadelphia as it comes to hand and at a rate not to exceed three dollars per ton.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge Needed for the Ships
Hodgdon expresses the need for a large amount of kentledge to be used as permanant ballast on the ships purchased by the United States.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge is Wanted Most of All
Hodgon anxiously waits the arrival of guns, shot, and kentledge but kentledge is wanted most of all and is available at Elizabeth Town and New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Keeping the Powder Free from Waste & Damage
Hodgdon explains the measures necessary to keep the powder free from waste and damage.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.James Carey's Account
Letter, discusses money advanced James Carey.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Issues Relative to Colonel Wilkins' Account
Letter, discusses Auditor's report; mentions drafts paid.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Issues Account for Tents for the Health Office
Encloses U.S. account against the Health Office for tents, poles ordered by the Secretary of War. Lists current prices of new common tents to judge value of shipment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Iron & Gun Stocks to be Transported on the Schooner "Weymouth"
Hodgdon informs Ames of the shipment of iron and gun stocks on board the schooner "Weymouth" that will arrive in Hartford via New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Invoice of Stationery Sent to General Washington
This is the invoice included in the letter to General Washington informing him of the stationery being sent to Mt. Vernon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Mr. Williams
Hodgdon provides Williams with detailed instructions as to how to carry out his duties.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Mr. Hodgdon
In a memorandum to Hodgdon, McHenry discusses a number of concerns.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inspecting the Castings of John Jacob Faesch & Co.
Hodgdon tells Steel to stay the process against John Jacob Faesch & Co. until an examination of his castings has been submitted.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
