Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
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Requests Order for Further Supplies
Letter, requests order for further supplies.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requesting a Warrant for $11,269
In order to pay drafts from the Quartermaster General and Major Isaac Craig, Hodgdon requests a warrant for $11,269.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requested Warrrant to Pay Drafts of the Quartermasters Department
Letter, asks for warrant re Quarter Master's drafts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requested Warrant for $4688
Hodgdon requests a warrant to pay seven bills drawn on him by the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requested Warrant for $3,500
Hodgdon requests a warrant so that he can discharge his acceptances of five bills drawn by the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requested Warrant Charged to the Quartermaster General
Hodgdon requests a warrant to discharge several accepted drafts and to settle three accounts in the Quartermaster's department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requested Receipt is Enclosed
Enclosed is the requested receipt to be annexed to the warrant that covers the check on the Bank of the United States charged to the Quartermaster's department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requested Estimate Enclosed
Enclosed is the requested estimate made according to the Act authorizing the purchase.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requested Drafts Charged to the Quartermaster General
Hodgdon requests a warrant to enable him to discharge accepted drafts, charged as usual to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Replacing Privates' Clothing with Sergeants' Clothing
Hodgdon proposes sending sergeants' clothing in place of privates clothing which is in short supply. Though the clothing for sergeants is more expensive there is not much difference between the two.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Repairs in the Building at Carlisle, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses a number of matters with the Secretary of War including needed repairs in the building at Carlisle which should be addressed soon so that the necessary materials may be obtained.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Renting One Half of Pennsylvania's Magazine
Hodgdon discusses the terms by which the United States has rented one half of the powder magazine of Pennsylvania, including additional terms if more than one half of the magazine is needed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Rendering My Quarterly Accounts
Hodgdon is completing his quarterly accounts so he asks Glen to forward his account with the expenditures for his advances.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Removing the Shot & Shells at Your Furnace
Hodgdon informs Udrie that the public shot and shells at his furnace will be removed to Philadelphia and asks him to arrange their transportation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Removal of Stores Due to Danger of Infection
Hodgdon refutes the argument of those who claim that the public stores should be moved due to the risk of infection. The stores exist to support the Army and every effort should be made to see that …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Removal from the Fever, Etc.
Among other concerns, Hodgdon laments that even though the danger from the fever is exagerrated, the public offices will be removed to Trenton although he will stay in Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Gov. Sargent's Losses, Accounts; Dinner with Grand Council
Refers to letter concerning Gov. Sargent's business, his trouble with his property and the weather and transportation. Speaks of the Great Council: Secretary of State, Secretary of Navy, Quartermaster …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Red, White, & Blue Bunting for the Fort on Mud Island
Hodgdon notes that one thousand yards of bunting for each of the colors (red, white, and blue) are needed for the fort on Mud Island.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Rectifying Mr. Marts' Account
Hodgdon discusses the steps that need to be taken before rectifying the account of Mr. Marts for the storage of military goods deposited by Captains Carberry and Price.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Recommended Method of Stating Your Accounts
Letter, mentions inspection of Army uniforms; discusses mode of account statement.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Receiving the Stores at George Town
Hodgdon orders Mackey to take the necessary measures to receive the stores at George Town and get them on to the works.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Receiving Money from Young Clifford
Letter, asks for help collecting money from young Clifford.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Receipt of Articles
Lieut. Fergus is asked to acknowledge receipt of the articles inserted in the enclosed invoice.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Receipt Needed
Due to the ill health of the responsible clerk, no receipt was taken so Henry is asked to provide a receipt after ensuring that the articles match the invoice.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Receipt for the Warrant
Hodgdon has received the receipt for the warrant on account of the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
