Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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Severe Weather Delayed the Delivery of Clothing
Letter, advises re overdue uniforms; discusses severe winter.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Settling the Freight for Forty Instead of Fifty Dollars
The freight of the cannon and their carriages has been settled with Captain Le Homedieu for forty instead of fity dollars and they have gone forward.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Settling the Account of Ebenezer Stevens
Col. Stevens is instructed as to how to reconcile his account so that it is current.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Settling Stevens' Account
Hodgdon tells Stevens how to settle his account as agent for the War Department which should be done as early as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Settling Mr. Holt's Account
Hodgdon requests a warrant in [Thomas] Holt' s favor so that his drafts can be met.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Settling Mr. Ellis's Duplicate Account
Before Mr. Ellis's duplicate account can be paid, he must take an oath affirming that his original account is still missing.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Settling Houdin's Account
Hodgdon explains the steps Houdin must take to settle his account.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Settling Dr. Watrous's Affairs
Craig is asked to assist Daniel Watrous as he goes about the onerous task of settling his late brother's affairs and collecting his effects.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Settling Accounts
Houdin is asked to examine two accounts and, if necessary, to reimburse the public the amount he owes. If errors are detected, they should be identified so that the acccounts can be adjusted.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Settling a Poor Man's Account
Hunt is authorized to receive forty dollars to settle a poor man's account.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Sergeants' Clothing in Place of Privates' Clothing
Hodgdon informs Jackson that, having no privates' vests, shirts, or woolen overalls in store, he has elected to forward sergeants' clothing instead. It costs more but there is little difference …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Sending Books & Stationery
Hodgdon informs Williams that he is sending the books and stationery via New York in the hopes that they will arrive despite the winter weather.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Send Guns from Providence to Portland
Hodgdon asks Elliot to send four 24 pound guns to Lemuel Weeks in Portland. Mr. Weeks has a brig currently at Providence bound for Portland which can carry the guns, so Elliot only needs to move the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Season Favorable for Proving Powder is Fast Approaching
Letter, discusses money due on contract; mentions materials to manufacture gun powder; the season for proving powder is approaching.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Satisfactory Answers to the Following Questions
Hodgdon has a number of questions for contractors Wheelen & Miller regarding an order for powder that they have either not received or ignored.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Saltpeter to Philadelphia Under Perfect Security
Hodgdon orders Halsey to deliver a quantity of saltpeter to Philadelphia with all convenient speed and under perfect security.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Sale of Tools & Care of Military Stores, Etc.
Letter, directs sale of tools & care of military stores; discusses transportation of ordnance.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Sale of Blankets, Canteens, & Other Stores
Letter, asks for information re sale of public stores furnished the troops employed in the western expedition.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Salary for Inspecting Army Uniforms
Letter, describes salary for inspecting Army uniforms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Saddlery for a Company of Dragoons
Hodgdon encloses an estimate for saddlery of a company of dragoons. Neither arms nor clothing are included but they can be obtained at other posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Rumor Relative to the Removal of My Office, Etc.
Along with a discussion of stores sent to Springfield, Hodgdon assures Jones that the rumors regarding the removal of Hodgdon's office are false.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Response to Information that Inferior Muskets Distributed
Hodgdon responds to Williams' letter stating the that muskets delivered are not the same as the pattern muskets examined and approved by Hodgdon and the Secretary of War. He asks Williams to write …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Responding to Captain Burton's Inquiry
Hodgdon requests a directive in response to Capt. Burton's desire to turn in the property of the United States and draw arms and accoutrements for whole.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Resolving Mr. Perkins' Situation
Mr. Perkins is at a loss as to whether to proceed to his post or wait to procure the men expected to be picked up in Philadelphia. He does not want wait too much longer as winter weather approaches.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requires Signed Receipt to Pay Money Due
It is not proper to remit the small sum requested because no one is authorized to sign the receipt, unless he has a friend there who can sign. In that case, the money will be paid to his order. If no …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
