Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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War with the Great Republic, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses sundry items including the infamous "Aurora" [newspaper] and war with the Great Republic [France].
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.War Seems Inevitable, Etc.
Among other more mundane business matters, Hodgdon warns that the President will soon make major communications to Congress that seem to indicate that war is imminent.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.War Seems Inevitable
Among sundry references to supply and accounting matters, Hodgdon warns of the inevitability of war and mysteriously observes that President Adams "has embraced her element" and soon hopes to hear …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.War Consignments Are the Order of the Day
Hodgdon observes that war consignments appear to be the order of the day. Congress has ordered another regiment of artillerists to be raised and additional fortifications to protect the coasts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.War Between England & France
Letter, advises re faulty musical instruments; alludes to Army band; discusses foreign relations and the arming of vessels for war; discusses rumors re an Invasion of England.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Wanton Detention & Exposure of Public Property
Hodgdon is extremely critical of the detaining of public wagons which delays Hamilton's effects and will be particulary egregious if the peltry are damaged.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Waiting for Orders
Hodgdon reminds McHenry that Mr. Annelly and the other men are still waiting for orders to go to their new post. An advance has been requested that will allow them and their families to proceed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Urging the Secretary's Decision on My Claim
Hodgdon urges McHenry to make a decsion on his claim.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Unfavorable to a Continuance of the Blessings of Peace, Etc.
Letter, mentions Indian goods for Cherokee Treaty; discusses accounts; alludes to Congress; discusses threats to the state of peace.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Uneasiness Due to Delay in Quarterly Dues
Hodgdon worries that the gentlemen in his office are growing uneasy due to the delay in receiving their quarterly dues.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Twelve Pounders Fitted to Their Carriages, Etc.
Major Fleming is asked to send the twelve pounders fitted with their carriages with all convenient speed to Major Houdin. Hodgdon does not know which of the howitzers at Albany is intended for Houdin.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Twelve Pounder Shot at Your Furnace
Hodgdon requests Coleman to send the twelve pounder shot at his furnace to Philadelphia with all convenient dispatch.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Twelve Pounder Guns Wanted for the Frigate at Boston
Letter, discusses cannon for the Frigate at Boston.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Twelve Pound Shot to Philadelphia
Hodgdon asks Coleman to send the twelve pound shot at his furnace on to Philadelphia as soon as he can arrange transportation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.True State of the Garrison
Because of inaccuracies in the return of the former Quartermaster, Hodgdon requests clarification relative to the true state of the public stores of the garrison at Niagara
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Troops Are Assembling, Etc.
In addition to discussing the business of medicine and the continued disappearance of Jacob Death, Hodgdon notes that the troops are assembling to welcome the president.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Transporting the Packages
Hunt is asked to transport the packages by water if possible and by horse wagons if necessary.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Transporting Tents & Poles
Bedinger is asked to provide for the transportation of tents to Pittsburgh. As many tent poles may be added as will be necessary to make a load on the wagons.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Transporting Powder from Charleston
Hodgdon recommends transporting the powder from Charleston in casks made specifically for that purpose rather than in the boxes in which it currently resides.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Transporting Oil to Mississippi
Hodgdon's examination of the cask containing the oil intended for Mississippi leads him to believe that it will not hold up during the journey as it is already leaking. It would be better to transport …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Transporting Brass Cannon with Their Carriages & Implements
Hodgdon orders that the cannon that he acquired from Capt. Houdin at Albany be transported by water to Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Transportation of Men & Provisions to Charleston
Hodgdon arranges for the transportation of fifty men and their provisions to Charleston at a cost of ten dollars for the passage of each man which includes both water and rations.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Transportation of Indian Goods, Etc.
Letter, discusses transportation of Indian goods; discusses Spanish posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Transportation of Goods to the Cherokees, Etc.
Letter, discusses goods provided for the Cherokees by the Treaty; discusses Indian treaty; mentions an execution in Tennessee.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Transportation of Articles Via Dover
Hodgdon informs Lieut. Knight that the only way the articles could be transported to his address was through Lieut. Maney at Dover.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
