Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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Reports Delivery of Clothing; Questions Accounts for Medical & Military Supplies
Encloses requested return. Regrets that his plan is not in complete operation. Reports that clothing has been delivered to the quartermaster to forward to the respective regimental paymasters. The …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Deaths, Presumably Not from Yellow Fever
Refers to letter from Capt. Irish. Reports that Col. Stevens is not allowed to retire and that negotiations are being made for his salary. Refers to bill for Capt. Lyman and 2 or 3 recent deaths, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Construction Plans for Laboratory and Arsenal
Has made great effort to make full estimate of contemplated building construction. Reports that it will take more time than anticipated, and the lateness of the season and destitute state of …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Concern about Marching Troops, Clothing, Purveyor, Quartermaster General
Has not heard about the Quartermaster General's arrival.Is surprised that troops are marching from Pittsburgh to Bristol--considers it "retrograde with a vengeance." Is also surprised at Craig's …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Completion of Galley and Preparation to Sail.
Reports that the galley is completed and Mr. Ownes has been discharged. Will immediately equip the galley in preparation to descend the river in good water. Nothing of import to communicate; General …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Cash Advances, Iron, Steel, Water Transportation
Provides cash advances according to estimates provided. Includes statements. Refers to spring and different modes of doing business and transportation. Has purchased the iron and steel. Is preparing a …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Cartouche Boxes
Reports that there are 15,000 cartouch boxes at various posts. 35,000 are needed to supply 50,000 men. Many returned may not be suitable. Suggests awarding a contract for 40,000 to create a full …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Carbines Proved, Cleaned, and Repaired
Has caused 100 carbines to be proved, repaired, and cleaned. Reports number of cartridges in the magazine.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Arrival of Vouchers; Requests List of Detachments and Regiments
Secretary of Treasury informs that vouchers for stores received and delivered by James Seagrove were delivered to McHenry's office. Requests delivery to Hodgdon's office. Requests information about …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports all Information about Military Clothing to go to Purveyor
Has shown their letter to the Secretary of War, who instructs them that all clothing business comes under the Purveyor.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Accounts with Quartermaster; List of Ordnance and Military Stores
Requests McHenry to pay 7 bills drawn on him by Quartermaster General. Lists accounts. Encloses list of ordnance and military stores sent from New London to Knoxville.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Accounts of Public Stores in Savannah for the State of Georgia
Account of arms, military stores sent to John Habersham in Savannah for the use of the state of Georgia, 1793. Reports direction of Joshua Meals in disbursing stores. Expresses concern about proper …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Accounts for Shipwrights
Encloses receipts for advances to shipwrights. Will continue to make payments. Report to Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Accounts for Ship Carpenters; Encloses Dimensions for Masts, Spars
Reports the arrival of the ship carpenters with their drafts; the accounts will be corrected. Encloses the dimensions of the spars and masts for brig building
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Account for Clothing; Some Items are Out of Supply
Account of clothing delivered to 12 regiments. Reports that the store is completely exhausted of some items, such as coats. Every effort is being made to obtain a supply
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Account for Clothing Inspection
Reports that the Secretary of War believes that the sum paid reflects the inspection for an entire year as was done previously. Consented to a different mode of settling account. Regrets that some …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report on Weather, Transportation; Boat to Natchez is Safe
Reports that the boat destined for the Natchez is safe. The river is open although navigation is impeded by ice, which should soon clear. Reports that the Quartermaster General is making estimates.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report on Manufacture and Store of Black Walnut Musket Stocks
Reports the store's 3,288 black walnut musket stocks, and they should be receiving 1,000 every three weeks according to outstanding contracts, until by the end of April they should have 8,288 + …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report on Coats in Public Store
Reports that public store holds coats for privates, sergeants, musicians, as well as uniforms, some of which are damaged.Thinks it best to have them ordered to posts for troops who will probably need …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report on Clothing Order
Had been absent in York with the letter arrived. 20 complete suits of clothing have been ordered to supply the deficiency. The entire order is not complete at the public store but should be received …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Stevens's Salary Negotiation; Chain of Command for Armourers
Reports that Stevens's business is not yet settled; Stevens has written to the Secretary, requesting him to accept the terms or find someone to take his place. The Quartermaster's objections to the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Stationary in Store and for Purchase
Reports return of stationary received from David Henley. The articles marked are in the store, and the others must be purchased, requiring an order.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Shot in Elizabeth Town
Has just returned from Elizabeth Town and New York City, where he examined castings made by Faesch. Reports quantity of shots and accounts and how much was taken by the Agent for the Department of War …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Shipment of Clothing to Niagara and Oswego
Received invoice for clothing for posts at Niagara and Oswego. Shipments left Philadelphia marked for specific posts and detachments. Upon arrival in New York, it was thought best to transport them by …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Investigation into Jacob Death; Muskets
Response to report on Jacob Death with information from Isaac Craig about how Death only worked for three days, then left town with a woman of irreputable fame. News from Levi Hollingsworth about …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
