Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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Requests Warrant to Pay Bill Due Quartermater General
Requests warrant to pay bill due to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Warrant for Quartermaster General & Peter Hunt
Seeks to discharge bills drawn by Quartermaster General amounting to $1,828.78, and to pay a balance to Peter Hunt for $719.93. Requests warrant for $2,548, charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Warrant for Quartermaster General
Requests $10,000 to pay bills due to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Warrant for Quartermaster General
Requests warrant to pay bills drawn by Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Warrant for Quartermaster General
Expresses concern about his charge from the Quartermaster General. Requests a warrant in his name for $5,555.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests to Pay Bills Due
The Secretary of War directs Wilkins to pay enclosed bills. Post will be charged with the stoves, and the officer in charge will receipt Wilkins.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Sweet Oil of the Purveyor for the Public Store for Muskets
Requests sweet oil for the public store for muskets. Request the Purveyor to deliver ten gallons immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Supplies for Gun Manufactory in Springfield
Gun manufactory in Springfield requires additional supply of gunstocks to carry business through winter. Suggests an immediate order to take into account transportation and to give the Quartermaster …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Storekeeper's Certificate for Cartouch Box Wood Planks
Assumes that planks purchased for cartouche boxes is now cut up as it has not been delivered. Seeks to close account. Requests that the storekeeper's certificate to check the number of blocks ordered …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Specific Casks for Powder
Refers to a return to the armory department with a receipt to Mr. Ames for property at the post when Williams took command. Requests powder casks with specifications listed. Will forward stationary …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Signature for Salary Adjustment; Inquires after Clothing Supply
Corrects the amount of salary for the previous quarter. Requests a signature before the amount can be credited and paid. Has not heard regarding the clothing supply forwarded by the way of York for …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Shipment of Tents to Isaac Craig in Pittsburgh
Forwards load of common tents from his post to Pittsburgh. Requests procurement of a wagon capable of carrying a heavy load. Transportation expenses will be paid as soon as the amount is known. Send …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Rolled Iron for Springfield Public Works; Reports Insufficient Shipment to Col. Stevens
Col. Joseph Williams requests rolled iron for public works in Springfield. Hodgdon requests the iron to be stored at public store in Philadelphia until transportation can be provided to Springfield. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Review of Edward Butler's Accounts
Report of Captain Edward Butler's accounts with accountant's report. Assumes that Butler drew money from the paymaster, the tent master, and the quartermaster to discharge duties from …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Reports of Store; Seeks Information about Delivery of Muskets from England in New York
Requests return of every species of stores on hand. Requests monthly returns to know the periodical order of stores. Reports arrival of muskets in New York from England--needs to know who received …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Report for Quartermaster Accounts
Is grateful for the prompt response to his previous letter and accounts. Requests report for Quartermaster accounts, as he wishes to settle with the Quartermaster General. Expresses fear of fever and …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Putty, Window Glass for New Barracks at Tellico and West Point
Col. David Henley requests putty and window glass for new barracks at Tellico and South West Point. Requests order and deposit in the public store, and to be transported by the first wagon. Henley …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Poles for Different Types of Tents
Reports number of tent poles in the public store. Requests ridge poles to meet future needs. Distinguishes between common tents, horsemen's tents, and cannon tents.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Payment to Quartermaster General
Requests bills be paid to Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Payment for Tents
Requests adjustment of the tent account. The Secretary of State has inquired several times about payment. They are under contract for more tents and require payment for tents sold to Biddle.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Payment for Samuel Price
Enclosed order for Samuel Price, a poor man, to pay Henry Fraley. Requests that the draft be paid for Price. Fraley wishes an honest compensation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Payment for Quartermaster General
Requests warrant of $10,000 to discharge bills due.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Payment and Receipt for Delivery by Mr. Hutchins, Burlington Stage Boat
Mr. Hutchins requests payment for the freight of 2 hogsheads and a clothing bale for William Littlefield in Newport. Hutchins claims to have lost receipt for safe delivery. Requests another receipt.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Pay Records, Information about Powder Storage
Houdin's pay is due for 6 months. Requests him to send orders. Reports difficulty and expense of storage of powder at his post. Requests information about kinds of casts in which powder is contained …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Order of Iron for Mr. Mackey
Mr. Mackey requires an immediate supply of iron. Requests the order and purchase of said iron according to Mackey's specifications.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
