Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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Requests Details about Clothing Requests
Received the return of clothing. Needs details about each item in the contract before he can approach the Secretary of War.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Delivery of Store Species to John Mackey
Requests delivery of all store species to John Mackey. Requests duplicate receipts to be sent to Hodgdon's office as soon as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Delivery of Gun Stocks to Sloop Mary
Refers to order for 1,000 gunstocks for the sloop Mary, Laban Smith, master. Encloses bill.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Cothing for Captain Turner's Recruits
Captain Turner is much in need of clothing for his recruits. Requests specific order as listed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Change in Clothing Supply
Refers to the disappointment of untimely clothing supply and requests information about establishing a possible 2-year supply. Could such a supply be delivered to the corps however remote their …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Bell Tents to Store Army Music and Arms
Requests the purchase of bell tents to store arms and music. 172 should be enough to provide for the entire army. Requires proper dimensions.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Arms in Hands of Capt. Lloyd
Reports delivery of Charlottesville muskets and cartouche boxes for volunteer corps. Arms and equipment is now with a company of militia in Bristol. They must follow the law for disbursement of arms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Ammunition for Captain Elliott's Detachment in Germantown
The Secretary of War requests information about an order to complete three-pounder ordnance. Captain Elliot's detachment is ready to load the ammunition. Suggests means of getting ammunition to them.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Advance for Capt. Holt
Has shown letter to Secretary of War, who requests that an advance be made to Capt. Holt, that vouchers may be returned as soon as possible. Postscript to Captain Holt's letter on 4 July 1799, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Adjustment of Embezzled Powder
Calls for an adjustment of the powder account, previously embezzled by the keeper of the magazine. Hopes that the missing powder will be returned in kind. Outlines the repercussions.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Accurate Inventory of Hogshead
According to the Secretary of War, before any clothing orders can be made, the contents of the hogsheads must be known. Requests that they be opened and an accurate inventory be sent to him as soon as …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Abstracts, Vouchers, and Accounts
Requests abstracts, vouchers, and an account of all stores according to previous instruction. Refers to the arrival of Mr. King; hopes his actions have merited their expectations.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request to Settle Accounts with Jacob Sperry
Enclosed bill from Jacob Sperry with a translation of the bill. Requests collection of amount due, payable through Hodgdon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request to Settle Account for Firewood for Col. Stevens on Governor's Island
Examination of vouchers for firewood for Col. Stevens's troops on Governor's Island reveals a question about the amount received. Requests the opinion of the accountant, who will most likely need to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request to Pay Herbert, the Wagoner
Reports that Herbert the wagoner is on his way back with a few loads of various stores, including those for Mr. Wright. Requests Henley to receive Herbert and credit his account. Hodgdon paid Herbert …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request to Close Accounts in Preparation for Relocating Store
Reports necessity of removing public stores at Harper's Ferry; has informed John Mackey under orders of the Secretary of War. Requests that Langham take all of Mackey's receipts to enable him to close …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request for Tents, Clothing Supply for Fort Wolcott
Encloses statement of tents for garrisons recently requested by General Hamilton. Suggests checking supply on hand in the public store, taking care not to use tents intended for regimental use. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request for Musket Stocks
Col. Joseph Williams has requested a supply of musket stocks. Suggests using the best seasoned stocks first, with the remaining to be used as needed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request for Items for Col. Stevens
Enclosed return was received this morning. Col. Stevens requests immediate shipment of all items except coats and vests.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request Clothing Delivery and Receipts for Regiments in Windsor, Vermont
Request to deliver public clothing left in Windsor, VT, for the effort to raise 12 regiments. Leverett should take 2 receipts, one to return to Hodgdon and the other to the paymaster of the regiment, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request by John Nicholson for Anvil, Vise, and Flat Files
John Nicholson requests an anvil, vise, and flat files for work. The vise is in the public store and the anvil and flat files must be purchased.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Transition of Orders to Quartermaster General
Reports present and future orders to the Quartermaster General, who will provide transportation of articles and to whom to charge items. Requests inclusion of Quartermaster General in invoices.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports that McKee's Baggage has been Forwarded
Reports that McKee's luggage was forwarded in a wagon belonging to Andrew Mars. Is glad that the horse acts as expected.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports that Isaac Craig will Settle Accounts with Jacob Death
Reports that Major Craig is present and consents to the balance due from Jacob Death.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports that Isaac Craig Seeks Payment from Major Howell
Major Craig has delivered a note for Major Howell in York. Craig seeks payment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
