Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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Believes Col. Stevens Should Purchase Supplies from Nearby Quartermaster Stores
Encloses returns from Col. Stevens. Requests clothing for artillery privates to be delivered immediately. Believes Stevens should purchase small supplies from quartermasters' departments as close to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Barracks Calculations
Lists number of rooms, how many soldiers can be accommodated in each, as well as other buildings on the the premises which could be converted to barracks.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Assures Proper Payment
Reports conversation with Secretary of War. McHenry assures that decisive measures will be taken. Houdin will be paid properly.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Anticipates Delivery of Muskets; Requests Report
Reports delivery from Hamburgh of muskets, put in charge of James Watson by Joseph Pitcairn. While the paper work hit a snag between the Office of the Treasurer and the War Department, requests a full …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Announces Shipment of Clothing to West Point
Announces delivery of clothing for troops at West Point. Requests the speedy dispatch of the shipment. Water transportation is now open.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Announces Shipment of Clothing
Sends shipment of clothing; requests acknowledgment and whether they agree with the invoice.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Announces Possession of Trunks Belonging to Deceased Donald Grant Mitchell
Reports the possession of two trunks belonging to Mitchell's deceased son. Refers to the rules and regulations of war regarding the payment of debts and the disposal of property for deceased officers. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Adjust Accout with John J. Faesch
Anxious to adjust and close accounts of Mr. Faesch. Must first determine if the shot provided is taken for the use of the states and where it is located. Requests direction on how to proceed. If …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accounts, Credits, and Debits for Mr. Morrow
Reports receipt of Mr. Morrow's account for advances; has credited the account and placed it in Langham's debit. If there are any other claims, please make them now.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accounts of Joshua Orme for Fortifications in Marblehead
Encloses abstract for arms purchased by Joshua Orne, agent of fortifications for Marblehead. Proper entries will be made to hold him accountable.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accounts of Ebenezer Stevens
Includes abstract of supplies purchased by Ebenezer Stevens for the War Department with approval by the superintendent and the master mason. Considers Stevens completely exonerated and no longer …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accounts include Errors Based on Translation of Pounds to Dollars
Account of bills paid. Discovered error in statement from translating pounds and shillings into dollars. Reports having dined with Schaimerhorne and finding him extremely fine--polite, sensible, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Account of Military Stores Sent to Savannah, April-July 1798
Account of military stores sent to Savannah for the use of the state of Georgia, April - July 1798
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Account of Clothing; Plans to Manufacture Bell Tents
Encloses requested return and will soon send an accurate statement of clothing recently shipped as approved by the Secretary of War. Reports manufacture of bell tents for the army, hopefully bigger …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Account for Joshua Orme to Add to Books
Refers to list of articles purchased by Joshua Orne, agent of fortifications at Marblehead. Will make the proper entries in his books to hold Orne accountable.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.[Untitled]
Includes invoice for medicines, hospital stores destined for troops at Niagara shipped on schooner Sophia. When the shipment arrives, requests that Stevens reship them to Michael Houdin in Albany. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request for John Wilkins Jr. to Deliver Mortars and Howitzers to Newport
Request signed by McHenry and Hodgdon addressed to John Harris, for John Wilkins Jr. to deliver for transportation to Newport Rhode Island, three 13-inch brass mortars with the iron for the beds, four …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request for John Wilkins Jr. to Deliver Military Clothing to Lieutenant Wollstonecraft of the Second Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Requests that John Wilkinson, Quartermaster General, deliver suits of artillery clothing, swords, belts, and a flag to Charles Wollstonecraft, paymaster of the 2nd regiment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
