Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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Seeks to Provide Payment upon Receipt of Vouchers
Reports endorsement of accountant for Glen's transportation of troops to Oswego. Vouchers must be submitted to the proper officers. Requests information to prevent an embarrassing procrastination of …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks to Provide Musket Balls
Seeks suitable supply of musket cartridges under care of Col. Stevens. Reports debt to the state when troops marched under Captain Henry. For payment, recommends sending box of musket balls. Suggests …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks to Conclude Business of Money and Accounts Lost in Mail
Sends duplicates of accounts and vouchers lost with forwarded money. Hopes it will arrive safely, because there is no other evidence of payment. The bank never refunded the money. Seeks to bring this …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Saddlery Inspector in New London
Is not acquainted with anyone in New London who could inspect the sadlery there, and has not found anyone who can recommend anyone. Suggests sending someone from New York or Philadelphia, under the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Return of Pay Advance for Jacob Death
Jacob Death was selected to go to Pittsburgh to assist building galleys. He performed well until his wife and a child died and he took furlough, requesting an advance on his pay. Upon his return to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Report of Shot and Shells following Death of Faesch
Reports death of Mr. Faesch. Recounts number of shell and shot remaining on contract with Faesch. Wishes to make a full report of what is available in Elizabeth Town and New York. Lists prices for …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Instruction for Charges to Silas Dinsmore, Cherokee Nation
Reports that in December 1797, 7 kegs of sundry stores for Silas Dinsmore, agent to Cherokee Nation, sent by public store through David Henley in Knoxville. Dinsmore received the shipment but no …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Information about State of Store at Fort Mifflin
Requests note of every species of store at Fort Mifflin in first return in order to present an accurate list to the Post and to know what was on hand when Gibson was put in charge of the store. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Information about Shipment of Clothing through Col. Stevens
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay. Requests Return of clothing for each garrison north and west to be submitted to the Secretary of War and obtain his …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Information about Clothing Shipment Sent to Col. Meigs
Refers to returns for Clothing, Indian Department. No credit can be obtained unless the accounts match. Requests account of receipts, deliveries, and vouchers. Clothing was forwarded to Col. Meigs …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Information about Clothing Returns
Refers to vouchers for clothing sent to the Purveyor. Pinkney received no instruction. Explains process outlined by the Secretary of State, the regimental paymasters will be responsible for all …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Information about Bell Tents
Reports new supply of bell tents for the army for the first time. No true sense of dimensions yet. Requests information about British bell tents. Also seeks information about material and the amount …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Information about Barracks
Has communicated with the Secretary of War about the paperwork for buildings on public land, all of which must be preserved in their entirety. Asks Parker to talk to Col. Postelthwaite, Major …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Assurance for Shipment of Pattern Muskets to Baltimore
Reports that Sevi Hollingsworth has prepared a box of pattern muskets for delivery to John Kilty in Baltimore. Inquires after the mode of conveyance; hopes that a stage wagon will work if the weather …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Return on Clothing in Philadelphia Public Store
Under Hodgdon's order, encloses return on clothing in Philadelphia public store.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Retail List of Brass Mounting; Instructions for Gunsmiths
Retail list of brass mounting. Requests that he redirect items as directed by the Secretary of War. Reports allowance of gunsmiths.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Restricts the Disbursal of Extra Clothing; Assures Shipment of Tents
Reports that the Secretary of War states that extra allowances of clothing are not permitted because the supply in the store is not enough. Sends the extra clothing from the last contract. A magazine …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Response to Request for General Account of Military and Medical Supplies
Expresses concern about feasibility of an account of expenditures for military and medical supplies. The general return requested by Hamilton will be completed as soon as possible, though he has …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Response to List of Requested Articles
They are now in the process of looking at Craig's list of needed items. Because the statement is complete and explicit, Hodgdon refrains from other questions. Requests an immediate response.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Responds to Need for Musket Stock, Superintendent's Horse
Responds to inquiry for hoop and red iron. Refers to the return of stores and the musket stocks damaged by fire. Promises to send supply of musket stocks by the first convenient conveyance. If the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Responds to Concerns about Subordination & Strife of Superintendent
Regrets that iron purchased by Thomas Annelly has proved faulty. The iron requested is not at hand, but something will be managed. Acknowledges assistance of Mr. Brindley. Refers to human weakness and …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requires Presence at Harper's Ferry to Report on Canal
A letter from John Mackey requires Brindley's presence at Harper's Ferry, as per request of the Secretary of War, to make a report on the canal effort. Brindley must prevent a local suspension of …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Workmen to Repair, Clean Muskets in Store
Reports number of French muskets in store that need cleaning and repair. These muskets could then be used instead of contracting for new muskets. Seeks permission for workmen to clean and repair. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Warrant to Pay Bill Due Quartermater General
Requests warrant to pay bills due to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Warrant to Pay Bill Due Quartermater General
Requests warrant to pay 6 bills drawn on Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
