Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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Report of Accounts with Wheeler & Miller for Saltpetre
Account of saltpetre and powder due the public by Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Miller. More information can be obtained from the purveyor, who was the principal agent in the transaction.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report for Stationary Return and Purchase
Encloses copy of return of stationary. Requests approval, purchase, and forwarding of stationary.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report for Congress
Recognizes need for a more detailed account for Congress and the Secretary of War, who wishes Hodgdon to view all public accounts. Will present a report to Congress.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Remarks on Provisions Account
Remarks on provisions account. Stated debit agrees with abstracts provided. Refers to accounts with Fort Randolph, Le Beaux, Oswego, Niagara, Sillsburg, Fort Franklin, Presque Isle, Fort Fayette. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Wagoner Invoices, Fever, Crops
Wonders about how the wagoner plans to make use of the invoices. The invoice calls for a further allowance. The fever has disappeared from the city. Remarks on crops
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Potential Powder Embezzlement at Whetstone Point Garrison
Refers to store of barrels of powder on hand at the Whetstone Point Garrison near Baltimore with a miscalculation on the certificate. Contractor David Zoe could not ascertain the exact quantity, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Order for Clothing in Store
Refers to clothing in store: sergeants' vests, linen overalls, musicians' coats. These items have been forwarded and will be delivered.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Medicine at Massace for Troops at Lofties's Cliffs; Sends Ezekiel King for Assistance
Assumes that the General will write to the proper authorities at Massace [?], directing them to forward medicine to the troops at Lofties's Cliffs [?]. Reports stores forwarded by Captain Lyman. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Items Purchased by Ebenezer Stevens in New York
Refers to abstract of articles purchased by Ebenezer Stevens purchased in New York. Will account items appropriately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Essays, Novels for Family Reading
Reports that Mr. Owner set off for Pittsburgh and found McHenry's folks in the humor for reading. Sends volumes of the Gleaner by Mrs. Murray, sister of Governor Sargent.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Death of a Dear, Close Friend; Seeks to Settle Accounts
Refers to the death of a dear, close friend. Hodgdon will make the necessary adjustments to his account. They should find a replacement for castings contracts. Believes the Secretary of the Navy …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Canal-Building Efforts from the Potomac River
Refers to previous agreement about canal from Potomac. Suggests utilizing the islands in the rivers to build dams to control water if the canal doesn't work, saving time and expense at the cost of the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Accounts, Closed Accounts, and Debits
Inquires about whether Haragan has accounted with O'Hara for bills due. Needs to know which account to debit. Notes that the Treasury ordered to close O'Hara's debit, and all subsequent accounts …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Accounts with Quartermaster General
Mentioned to Mr. Wilson his intention to open and close several store accounts in the Quartermaster General's department, but has since decided of a more easily understood statement about present …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Accounts of Mr. Glen and His Public Statement
Refers to Mr. Glen's remarks on his account to the public pertaining to the advance made to Glen from Hodgdon. The Secretary of War believes that additional evidence is needed from Glen. Perhaps …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Recommends J. Stanley to Apply for the Public Armory at Springfield
Encourages Stanley to join the public armory at Springfield. His service will be appreciated and the pay is liberal.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Recommends General Schuyler to Adjust Claim for Magazine in Albany
Recommends consultation with General Schuyler about the magazine at Albany. Requests that he be empowered to adjust claim as he has assisted well in the past.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Recites Process of Supplying Troops; General Marching Orders
All regiment arms requested must go through Stevens. Asks for English muskets in his keeping. Refers to the Articles of War from the Secretary of War. Reports number of store requests have been …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Received Abstract for Articles for Ebenezer Stevens; Payment for Artillery Coats
Received abstract of articles purchased by Ebenezer Stevens for the War Department in New York. Refers to artillery coats for Lemuel Gates from contractor Edmund Winchester.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Receipt of Gun Carriages
Invoice for 9 gun carriages purchased by Lemuel Weeks. Shall make the proper invoice.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Receipt for Indian Horses; Invoices for Clothing
Acknowledges receipt of letters. Includes receipt for horses for Indians as well as invoices for clothing and other public stores sent by Herbert. Hopes they prove to be a reasonable supply.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Recalls Arms
Refers to letter from Alexander Hamilton to the Secretary of War. Questions recent order of arms--by whom they were ordered, when, where, and to whom they were received. When recalled, the arms will …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Questions Thomas Hallam on Location of Medicine Chests and Surgeon's Instruments
The Secretary of War requests information from enclosed papers. Captain Littlefield's letter indicates that Thomas Hallam is in NY. Hallam will know what happened to the 3 medicine chests and …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Questions Open Account with Israel Chapin, Indian Agent
Annual annuity forwarded by Isarel Chapin, agent for Six Nations of Indians, as charged in books. No evidence of delivery has been produced to close the account.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Questions Credits and Debits on Navy Books
Prepares to close navy books and send them to the Navy Department. Notes a number of accounts to Gibbs's debit. Questions credits of iron as well as others. Requests prompt response.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
