Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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Charges for Freight Must be Consistent, Etc.
Hodgdon points out that the same freight allowed Capt. German to South Carolina must also be allowed Capt. Gildea. As bills are paid in gross sums, Hodgdon cannot ascertain for certain the specific …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cellar Under the Store in South Alley
Hodgdon wants to know whether the cellar under the store in South Alley should be held for the public and, if so, under what terms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cavalry Equipments to be Had in This City, Etc.
Hodgdon advises McHenry of the advisability of producing cavalry equipment in Philadelphia. This equipment can be made as cheaply there as elsewhere and will provide employment for mechanics during …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cause of Detention of Articles Ordered to Sundry Places
Hodgdon warns McHenry that the cause of dentention of articles ordered but not yet purchased should be identified and blame assigned.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cash Invoices on the Wagons with the Treaty Goods
Letter, discusses cash invoices included in the wagons with the treaty goods.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cash Invoices of the Cherokee Annuities
Hodgdon informs Henley of the cash invoices of the Cherokee annuities being transported to his address. They should be forwarded to the person responsible for the division of goods.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Care of the Stores at Charleston
Hodgdon argues that a trustworthy person should be appointed to be in charge of the stores at the post of Charleston.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Capt. Ernest's Drafts
Letter, advises re Captain Ernest's drafts; mentions patents.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cannon, Implements, & Ball to Goat Island
Hodgdon discusses the means by which arms are to be sent to Goat Island, near Newport, Rhode Island.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cannon Belonging to the United States at Cecil Furnace
Hodgdon requests an account of the cannon belonging to the United States at Cecil Furnace, including the number and caliber.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cannon & Stores Addressed to Gov. Telfair, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon raises the issue with McHenry regarding the insuring of supplies.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cannon & Powder for the Frigate "Constitution"
Hodgdon orders Bryant to make the arrangements for the shipment of cannon and powder by water to Boston for the frigate "Constitution."
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cannon & Carriages to be Sent to Philadelphia
In addition to the cannon already ordered, Hodgdon wants additional cannon and field carriages transported to Philadelphia by whatever mean that will insure their delivery with the greatest dispatch.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cannon & Balls Transported to Governors Island
Hodgdon orders the cannon at Fort Rensselaer to be moved to Governors Island near New York along with 1000 nine pounder balls.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Business Respecting the Due Bills
Hodgdon demands an immediate return of the bills for which Day has received a credit.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Brass Twenty-Four Pounders To Be Sent
Hodgdon orders Houdin to send three twenty-four pounders to New York to the address of Melancton Smith.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Brass Six Pounder in Lancaster
Colonel Anderson is asked to investigate a brass six pounder located in Lancaster which may have been left by the troops returning from the Insurgent War of 1793.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Brass Field Pieces v. Iron Field Pieces
After giving his opinion as to the kinds of field pieces that should be provided to the State of New Jersey, Hodgdon states his belief that iron field pieces are as effective as brass field pieces …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Boxes of Gun Powder
Col. Stevens is asked to send a receipt for the gun powder purchased by the Secretary of the Treasury from Mr. Delafield in New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Box Containing Pattern Muskets
A box containing two pattern muskets has been sent to Kilty at Baltimore.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Bill on Me from the Quartermaster
Hodgdon informs McHenry that he has received a bill from the Quartermaster for $2400 which he is expected to pay.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Bill of Sale for the Public Horse
Enclosed is the bill of sale for the public horse in the keeping of Preston's brother.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Best Arrangement Relative to the Supply of Clothing
Hodgdon assures Jones that he will make the best arrangements relative to suppying clothing for the recruits, given the constraints of the current shortage.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Bars of Iron & Gun Stocks to be Delivered
Hodgdon informs Ames of the shipment of bars of iron and gun stocks that is soon to be delivered via York to Hartford.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Barrels for General Wilkinson
Hodgdon notifies Williams that three barrels have been delivered that are intended for General Wilkinson at Pittsburgh. They will be forwarded as soon as Hodgdon is able to settle with the wagoner.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
