Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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Articles for Recruiting Parties
Hodgdon asks Smith to expedite the articles in the enclosed invoice to the recruiting parties since nothing can be accomplished at those destinations until the clothing arrives.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Articles Contained in the Enclosed Invoice
The articles bound for West Point have been shipped to Melancton Smith at New York and will be forwarded from that place with all convenient dispatch.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Arms, Powder, & Implements to Goat Island & Capt. Littlefield
Hodgdon describes his plans for sending cannon to Goat Island and powder and implements to Capt. Littlefield.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Arms, Accoutrements, & Musket Cartridges to Savannah
Hodgdon informs McHenry that the arms, accoutrements, and musket cartridges are on board the Sloop "Robert" sailing for Savannah.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Arms Provided to the State of Maryland
Hodgdon instructs Elias to provide the State of Maryland with one thousand muskets and cartouche boxes to replace those lost during the expedition against the insurgents in the Fall of 1794.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Arms & Clothing for Capt. Gibson
Langham is asked to deliver sundry clothing, arms, and equipage to Capt. Alexander Gibson.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Armorer's Tools to be Sent to Harpers Ferry
Hodgdon emphasizes the urgency with the armorer's tools currently in use at Holt's post must be sent to Harpers Ferry.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Appointment to Inspect the Clothing Offered by the Contractor
Letter, directs inspection of clothes for Army; advises re appointment to inspect clothing.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Annuities for the Six Nations
The sloop "Eliza" will carry the annuities for the Six Nations of Indians to Melancton Smith in New York who will forward them to Houdin. They will then be sent on to Mr. Chapin who will make a …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Annual Annuities for the Six Nations of Indians
Hodgdon informs Chapin of the annual annuities being sent to the Six Nations of Indians via Melancton Smith at New York and Capt. Houdin at Albany.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.An Unfortunate Affair
Hogdon expresses his dismay that the arms intended for Ensign Boote somehow were sent to the wrong address despite the fact that the address for which they were intended was clearly marked.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.An Order for Tents
Enclosed is an order on Major Bedinger for one horseman's and six common tents for the use of Lt. Shoemaker's men.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.An Audience with the Terrible Republic, Etc.
Along with a routine discussion of arms and stores, Hodgdon refers to the commissioners who had an audience with the "terrible republic" [France].
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.America's Guardian Sits at the Helm, Etc.
In addition to his continued concern about the disease afflicting Philadelphia, Hodgdon expresses relief that the Federalists have done well in the recent election and will have a strong presence in …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.All My Neighbors Have Left Me
Amidst a discussion of supply matters, Hodgdon despairs that even though his family remains well, all of his neighbors have left due to fear of contagion.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Agreement & Receipts of the Shipwrights
Enclosed are the agreements and receipts of the shipwrights who are on their way to Pittsburgh.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Advice on Payment for Lost Post Notes
Hodgdon is seeking Wolcott's advice regarding lost post notes sent to Thomas Holt, the public agent at New London, Virginia. The bank refuses to supply duplicates so how is the lost money to be …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Advancing the Amount of the Missing Notes
Hodgdon discusses the missing post notes and assures Holt that the Secretary of War has agreed to advance him the amount of the missing notes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Advances to Wagoners
Hodgdon requests an additional warrant to pay the advances to the wagoners for the delivery of their loads.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Advances to the Ship-Wrights, Etc.
Hodgdon requests a warrant to enable him to pay the bills drawn on him by the Quartermaster's department and the advances of the ship-wrights gone to Pittsburgh.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Additional Stores for the Treaty Commissioners, Etc.
Letter, discusses stores for the Treaty Commissioners
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Additional Money for Capt. Ernest
Hodgdon advises that Capt. Ernest has drawn money in addition to the drafts previously accepted.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Addition to the Requested Warrant
Hodgdon has accepted another draft so he asks for an addition to the previously requested warrant.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Acknowledging Receipt of Articles
Stoddert is asked to acknowledge receipt of the articles in the enclosed invoice and bill of lading;
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Acknowledge Receipt of Articles Sent by Sea
Hodgdon asks Morris to confirm receipt of the articles sent to him on board the sloop May Flower.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
