Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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Discussion of Shipping to Mississippi Territory with Threats of Privateers
Acknowledges letter and information from Governor Winthrop Sargent's goods. Includes figures for shipping items to the Natchez by sea. Adds value of insurance with the great risk of privateers. Hopes …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discussion of Clothing, Comfort, and Cost for Soldiers
Refers to responsibility as Intendent of Stores and desire to be more useful to the army and the U.S. Mentions deficiency of supplies, some of which were sent but were lost by the boatmen and for …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses the Dangerous Implications of Nitre Storage in the Public Store
Refers to deposits of nitre in public stores belonging to Wheelen's firm in Frankford. Wheelen thought it was an improper location for such a deposit, causing danger to the other buildings. Wheelen …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Switch of Clothing Casks Transported to Niagara and Oswego
Responds to General Hamilton's letter about clothing. The clothing was packed in rum casks, each marked for a particular destination. 2 sets of invoices allowed for easy transfers in New York and …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Store and Order of Knapsacks and Canteens
Reports store and order of knapsacks and canteens. Does not want to order more than is needed because they become damaged and useless if they lie in store too long. Believes that good quality canteens …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Salary, Supplies
Eager to know the state of arms. The Secretary of State is concerned that Stevens understand the details of his salary and compensation, and that plan will go forward until he receives a formal …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Problems with Pistol Barrels and Proving
Believes that Mr. Dana's claims about the proof of the pistol barrels is unnecessarily severe because the caliber of the pistol is smaller than the Charlottesville musket. Discusses size of proof …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Contract for Musketry with William Lane
Requests musket supplies for the military store as soon as possible. William Lane, an experience workman, will provide all necessary cannon balls and will deliver to Rhode Island without any …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Bayonet Scabbards, Cartouche Boxes
Reports that the bayonet scabbards under Baren Steubens have not been used for a long time. Discusses the care for such scabbards. Wonders if appearance is important. Describes the latest cartouche …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Appropriate Carriage Types to Deliver Items
Reports that sea coast carriages are not made for the type of guns they need to carry. Lists prices for garrison carriages. Recommends common carriages as their workmen are more familiar with them. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discusses Adjustment and Paperwork with Comptroller; Col. Stevens Refuses Compensations
Looks forward to requested returns. Not necessary to suspend commissary adjustment. Require certain papers from the Comptroller's office, which have proved difficult to obtain. As soon as he completes …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discrepancy in Stevens's Firewood Account for Governor's Island
Refers to Stevens's request for firewood for Governor's Island. Found a small mistake on the vouchers relative to the quantity of wood purchased, although the certificate states the correct complete …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Desires to Send Powder from Albany to West Point; Seeks Information about Storage Capabilities
The Secretary of War is thinking about removing powder from Albany to West Point. Questions if there is suitable room and place to store about 28-30 tons in addition to what is already there, or if …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Desires to Rectify Accounts for Arms
Refers to previous accounts of muskets, cases, gunworms, and proving wires received from James & Ebenezer Watson. Expresses concern that one record does not match up the other; anxious to rectify …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Description of Potential Cartouche Boxes, Prices
Cartouche boxes similar in quality to those made in London can be found in Philadelphia. Lists prices with additional features such as different types of belts. While expensive, they create a stunning …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Description of Pistol; Seeks Recommendation for Saddlery Contractor
Includes description of pistol. Seeks recommendation for a contract for saddlery in New London.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Describes Quarto Books for Army
The Secretary of War requests information about the army's orderly books, made out of quarto foolscap paper, bound with leather on the corners and marble paper on the boards.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Delivery of Requested Supplies
In response to his request and at the order of the Secretary of War, will apply to the storekeeper to deliver supplies.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Delivery of Requested Clothing
The articles to be forwarded under former orders should be shipped soon. Will encourage Mr. Miller to conduct transportation immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Concerns about Public Lands; Suggests a New Survey to Defend Government Possession
Cannot find the draught for public land, but isn't too worried. Believes a new survey will be made soon. Requests Parker to communicate to the proprietors' agent that the government will not concede …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Concern about Supplies Sent to Col. Ogden's Regiment
Concerned about supplies sent to Col. Ogden's regiment. If they are faulty beyond repair, requests a return. Hopes to make supplies to 12 regiments uniform in every particular. Quartermasters of each …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Comments on Authority of Signatures on Quartermaster General Certificates
Reports that John Wright had no authority to sign Quartermaster certificates. Thomas Hill's signature is good, but the certificate can be paid only by the Quarter Master General or his assistant at …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Clothing Shipment
Promises to send clothing at the first moment possible to the address of Melancton Smith according to the second invoice received. Will provide information about shipment so Ingersol will know when to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Can Provide the 68 Rifles Requested by Captain Howell
The 68 rifles request by Captain Howell's company can be supplied by the store in Philadelphia, which has around 900.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Business of Making Muskets
Hodgdon discusses in detail the business and issues related to manufacturing muskets.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
