Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
893 documents
Disposition of Sundry Stores
Hodgdon discusses sundry supply and account concerns.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposition of Money Resulting from the Sale of U.S. Lands
Hodgdon instructs General Nevil relative to the expenditures from the large sum resulting from the sale of land belonging to the United States. They would include payments to agents of the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposition of Cannon & Powder
Hodgdon discusses the disposition of sundry cannon and adds a postscript regarding the storage of powder.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposition of Brass Twenty-Four Pounders
Hodgdon discusses the disposition of the brass twenty-four pounders ordered from Albany and transported to Smith via York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposing of the Public Horse in Your Possession
In order to avoid the expense of keeping the public horse in Lt. Shoemaker's possession, it should be sold if fair value can be obtained.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposal of Useless Gun Barrels, Ramrods, & Bayonets
Among other matters, Hodgdon instructs Ames to sell all useless gun barrels, ramrods, and bayonets, but if there is any possibility of public use they should be retained. Money earned from the sale of …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discharging Fifteen Acceptances
In order to discharge fifteen acceptances on the Quartermaster General's drafts, Hodgdon requests the issue of a draft in his favor, to be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discharging Accepted Bills
Hodgdon requests a warrant to discharge nineteen accepted bills in the Quartermaster's department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disappointing Delay in Complying with Your Engagement
Hodgdon expresses his disappointment that Miller's firm has not delivered the powder that they promised and inquires as to when that obligation will be met.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Directions as to Forwarding Goods
Letter, directs public stores to be forwarded.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Difficulty in Transporting Pattern Muskets
Hodgdon discusses the difficulty of transporting the pattern muskets to Kilty either by land or water during the winter.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Detention of the Box of Pattern Muskets
Hodgdon is concerned about the detention of the box of pattern muskets because one hundred people will remain idle until they arrive. He will do his best to find them.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Detaching Wheels & Limbers
Capt. Frye is asked to assist Melancton Smith in detaching the wheels and limbers from their carriages before they are transported so that they can easily be reassembled at their destination.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Destitute of Company & Orderly Books, Sealing Wax, & Red Ink Powder
Letter, asks for stationery supplies.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Desirous of Closing as Many Accounts as Can Be Taken Up
Letter, discusses closing as many accounts as can be taken up; mentions cannon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Delivery of Clothing & Stores
Hodgdon provides instructions for the delivery of clothing and stores to Captains Drisdell and Stille and Ensign Boote.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Delay of Valuable Load of Public Goods to Knoxville
Hodgdon inquires as to the delay and location of the public goods shipped to Knoxville, Tennessee.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Delay of Pattern Charleville Muskets
Due to a misunderstanding, the six pattern Charleville muskets have been delayed but will soon be transported to Baltimore, although by a more expensive mode.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Defense of the Exposed Coast
Hodgdon informs McRea of the military stores being sent to Wilmington to aid in the defense of the exposed coast.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Defects in Pattern Muskets
Despite his efforts to be minute and particular, Hodgdon laments the fact that the pattern muskets delivered to him are imperfect in comparison to the ones sent to Springfield.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Debt Due the Public by Wheelen & Miller
Mr. Wheelen acknowledges the debt owed the public by Wheelen & Miller but at the moment is unable to discharge it.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Death Is Still Making Havoc
Aside from noting that the Charleville muskets to be used as a pattern have been forwarded, Hodgdon laments the losses due to the fever infecting Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cross Belts for the Troops
Hodgdon seeks the approval of the Secretary of War for providing cross belts for the troops.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Credit for Anchors and Blocks of Iron
Letter, discusses failure to forward a receipt for three anchors and 1582 blocks of iron delivered to Capt. Nicholson in Kentucky. Until this is done no credit can be obtained.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Craig's Drafts Will be Duly Honored, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon assures Craig that his drafts will be honored. He is surprised that Ackerman and McMickle are not with Craig since they have received their advances from Joshua Humphreys.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
