Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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Outlines Procedure to Order, Adjust Clothing Accounts
All applications for clothing in the army must first be presented to General Hamilton, so that he may know in every way how the army is supplied and any returns. Suggests that Stoddard petition …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Outlines Precautions to Transport and Store Supplies
Hopes to maintain every store, but if they must remove something, suggests packing up clothing and perhaps stationary. Every complete set of clothing will be packed up tomorrow and will be on its way …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Outlines Payment Procedures for Mr. McCormick's Gun Works
Refers to request from Mr. McCormick to order material for gun making under his contract. Reports scarcity of water at McCormick's works. Requests that items drawn to his account be paid weekly to the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Outlines Administrative Responsibilities for Purevyor, Superintendent, Clerks, Assistants, and Deputies for Military Stores
Reports plan that business of providing stores is to take one distinct branch of service, overseen by the Superintendent of Military Stores. The Purveyor's 3 assistants will take account of supplies …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Outlines Activity in Response to Fever Alarm
Has not wasted any time in entering documents for the Commissariate. Shall try to obtain a complete list of items for Oswego and Niagara, or shall make the principal of the department responsible. Mr. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Outlines Accountability Procedures for Ordering Supplies, Quartermasters
Refers to General Hamilton's concern about the War Department's store as a deposit for supplies in New York. He desires that all requests be made through Stevens, and that they are promptly furnished. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Order from Major Langham for All Stores on Hand; Reports Good Weather for Canals
Includes an order from Major Langham for all stores on hand. Will forward as many common tents as on hand to Pittsburgh. Will communicate subsequent orders. Reports good weather, favorable for canals, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Necessitates Move to Sheppards Town; Makes Advances for that Purpose
The Secretary of War thinks it best to remove stores to Sheppards Town as soon as possible. Requests arrangements to be made until an arsenal is built. Deliver to Major Langham, who will provide a …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Lists Tribes Receiving Annuities
Has received invoices of goods received for the Indian Nations: Piankashaws, Patawatimies, Kaskatias, Kikapoos, Weaa, and Eels. Their annuities have been forwarded.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Lists Items Needed for New Galley in Pittsburgh before Sailing
Col. Craig informs him that the galley built in Pittsburgh awaits a few items before it can descend the river. Some of the necessary items are in store; others must be purchased.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Lists Cost of Cartouch Box Manufacture by William Laws
William Laws will make cartouch boxes according to the approved pattern. Outlines cost.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Lists Articles to Ship to Lamberton, NJ
Requests delivery of items to Lamberton, NJ: clothing, muskets. cartouche boxes, swords, belts, drums, fifes, knapsacks, haversacks, marquees with poles, tents, kettles, spades, axes, paper, quilts, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of Supplies Sent to Frigate Constitution and Other Vessels
List of articles sent to the frigate Constitution, 1797-1798. Can send lists of all supplies sent to vessels if it would be useful.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of Stores for Captain Elliot's Laboratory
List of stores under order for the laboratory under Captain Elliot. Eliot will provide the dimensions of the shot and superintend the casting.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of Clothing in Philadelphia Public Store
According to instructions from Hodgdon, encloses statement showing quantity of clothing in public store in Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Invoices for Missing Shipment
Expresses concern for recent missing shipment of Indian goods, military supplies, and cash. The Commissioner needs to know details to recoup costs. Forwards previous invoices to assist in the task. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Investigates Claim that Captain McKnight Refuses to Sign for Clothing
Reports that John Harris complains that Captain McKnight, in Burrows's corps, refuses to sign receipts. Requests that Burrows investigates the claim.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions to Charge Accounts to Capt. Vance
No need to apologize for needed information and direction. The storekeeper is right to charge all deliveries to Captain Vance to the Quartermaster General, and Vance must be debited accordingly and …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Shipment of Clothing
Encloses list of quantity of clothing waiting for delivery. Because the store may be shut up in a day or two, it is necessary to get these shipments out as soon as possible. Instructions for clothing …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Orders and Returns
Refers to Brock's orders, which had not yet been issued from the War Department. Requests returns be sent to him for supplies for recruits. If received early, chances are the orders will go out …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Delivery of Stores; Questions Cost
Seeks to maintain a regular supply for the army in the East. Has forwarded list from the Storekeeper to be deposited with Hunt. Mr. Bass has items in store; he will return in the shallop and provide …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Clothing for Recruits
Received invoice for clothing at Portsmouth. The accompanying statement will provide details of shipment and disbursement, presumably by Lieut. Hale to his recruits. Remaining stores should be placed …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Account Adjustments
Seeks to adjust accounts as agent of the Quartermaster General. Waits for proper circumstances so Simmons can complete his responsibilities.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inspection of Castings for John J. Faesch; Rectify Accounts for Ebenezer Stevens
Plans to go to Elizabeth Town and New York city to inspect the castings of John J. Faesch. Requests extract of contract and any other documents for the examination. Received receipts for Ebenezer …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inquires about Powder Supply
Reports the possession of 3028 lbs. of powder in Detroit last January. Asks if this supply is sufficient or if more should be sent from Albany rather than Pittsburgh, where it cannot be spared.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
