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Pattern Muskets to be Forwarded to Rhode Island
Hodgdon discusses Smith's compensation, the pattern muskets to be sent to Rhode Island, and the pattern clothing that Smith forwarded.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Pattern Muskets Intended for Providence
Hodgdon wants to know what has become of the pattern muskets sent to Smith to be forwarded to Providence. When Smith finds them, he is to ensure that the muskets are in perfect order since they are …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Passage Money Deducted from Their Bounty
The mean leaving Philadelphia for New York via Amboy have agreed to have their passage money deducted from their bounty.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Papers Related to Sundry Accounts
Hodgdon provides a detailed explanation of three papers submitted by Mr. Glen relating to sundry accounts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Paper, Wax & Wafers, and Stands of Arms
Hodgdon provides information on the supply of paper and stands of arms forwarded to Wilmington, North Carolina.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Packages Shipped On Board the Schooner "John"
Hodgdon notifies Jackson that he has forwarded packages to him on board the Schooner "John".
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Packages of Clothing for the Troops at Oswego
Hodgdon informs Captain Houdin of Houdin's responsibility for seeing that the clothing for the troops at Oswego reach their final destination.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Packages Intended for Captain Littlefield & His Men
Hodgdon informs Smith of his responsibility for ensuring that the packages intended for Capt. Littlefield and his men are transported as quickly as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Overhauling Carriages, Etc.
Along with a reference to musket cases, Hodgdon discusses the process for overhauling carriages so that pieces can be removed at a moment's notice.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Overalls for the Men
Hodgdon has shipped a small number of overalls to Capt. Stoddard so that his men will not be over-exposed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Overalls & Vests Are Not in Store
Articles are being sent to Duncan by way of Boston, except for the woolen overalls and vests which are currently not in store but which will be delivered when they are available.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Our Situation Relative to Clothing for the Army
Hodgdon expresses his concern regarding clothing for the Army at the northern posts. As winter approaches, clothing should be transported immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Our Lack of Laboratory Preparations
Hodgdon worries that no provisions have been made for the buildings or materials needed for the preparation of the laboratories. The lack of all kinds of stores for the magazines will soon be felt if …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Origins of Arms
Hodgdon discusses the origins of the sundry arms located in the stores of the United States.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ordnance to Colonel Stevens in New York
Hodgdon orders sundry ordnance to be sent to Colonel Stevens in New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ordnance to be Sent to Melancton Smith
Hodgdon lists the ordnance that Capt. Bryant is to send to Melancton Smith in New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ordnance for Capt. Frye at Governors Island
Hodgdon notifies Capt. Frye of the ordnance being transported to his post at Governors Island.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ordnance for Capt. Frye at Governors Island
Hodgdon describes the ordnance that is to be transported to Capt. Frederick Frye at Govenors Island in New York harbor.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ordnance & Military Supplies to Portland, Province of Maine
Hodgdon lists ordnance and military supplies to be sent to Portland and discusses the best route by which they should be transported.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ordnance & Military Stores Shipped to Hartford, Etc.
Hodgdon directs Smith to ship the ordnance and militry stores at Hartford to the destination that he will designate.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Orders for Pattern Muskets, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses various supply matters and urges that Mr. Mackey be paid as soon as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Order of Arrival of Stores & Military Stores
Hodgdon wants to be advised of the order of arrival of the stores and military stores sent to Habersham.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Only Four Boxes of Glass, Etc.
Hodgdon notes that Francis has only mentioned four boxes of glass even though Hodgdon had requisitioned six boxes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.On the Whole, the Disease Declines
In addition to a discussion of Mr. Hoffman's account and Major Hunt's responsiblities thereto, Hodgdon observes that the disease in Philadelphia seems to be declining despite the recent burial of his …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Old Copper in the Public Store
Hodgdon alerts Stoddert of the amount of Old Copper that remains in the public store and presumes that it can be possessed in the usual way.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
