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Officers of the Higher Grades Are Assembling Here, Etc.
Along with a discussion of Craig's claims, Hodgdon notes that the Commander in Chief and officers of the higher grade, including Colonel Hamilton and General Washington, are assenbling in …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Obtaining Payment for Tents & Poles
Hodgdon expects that Pennsylvania will pay for the tents and poles used by the health office but made chargeable, according to Middle's receipt, to Pennsylvania.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Oath of Office of the Inspector of Shoes
Letter, encloses oath of office for the Inspector of Shoes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Oath of Office of Benjamin Scott
Letter, encloses oath for hat inspector Benjamin Scott; discusses contract to provide hats to United States.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Oath for the Inspectors of Clothing for the Current Year
Letter, encloses Oath of the Inspectors of the Clothing; alludes to Army uniforms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Oakum Required for the Walnut Hill Garrison
Hodgdon informs McHenry that the Commander in Chief [Adams] requires oakum to be shipped to the Walnut Hill garrison immediately and can be procured no nearer than Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Number of Muskets Received of Mr. Ames, Etc.
In addition to requesting the number of muskets received from Mr. Ames, Hodgdon emphasizes the necessity of including weights and measures on returns and compliments Bryant for doing so,.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Note Payable to Doctor Hodge
Hodgdon inquires about the note for $200 intended for Doctor Hodge. He has heard nothing from Parker on the subject and wants to ensure that the letter with the note was received by him.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Not A Pig On Hand!
Hodgdon laments that the ship "Delaware" is ready to receive her ballast but there is not a pig [kentledge] on hand to provide it. He hopes that the vessel from Elizabeth Town will deliver it soon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.No Order for Clothing
Hodgdon informs Frye that he has no clothing for him and admonishes him that there is no point in writing unless he has something to communicate.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.No More Guns to Forward
Even though no additional guns are available for the vessels on the Lakes, the original order will be forwarded as promised.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.No Mistake in the Delivery of Clothing
Hodgdon assures Kelteisen that the shipment of clothing to him is not a mistake. He should await further orders as to their disposition.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.No Mistake in the Business of the Clothing
Hodgdon assures De Saussure that there is no mistake in the clothing sent to Capt. Kalteisen despite Kalteisen's assertions to the contrary.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.No Military Stores Can Be Delivered to the Navy
Hodgdon alerts Stoddert that he has no authorization from the Secretary of War to deliver stores to the Navy. The Secretary has been informed that 689 arms are ready to be delivered but he has not yet …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.No Abatement, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses transporting gun stocks by water to Hartford and two more deaths due to the fever ravaging Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.No Abatement Yet Discoverable
Among sundry supply matters, Hodgdon discusses the deaths, that may include the demise of his clerk, resulting from the ongoing fever in Philadelphia
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Nine Pounders to be Sold at Auction
Hodgdon notes that two long nine-pounders are to be sold at auction and inquires as to whether they should be purchased for public use.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.New Mode of Casting Shot, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon discusses a new mode of casting shot which results in an even surface and greater precision in weight. Hodgdon doubts whether this new method actually produces better shot …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.New Army Arrangements
Among sundry supplty and transportation concerns, Hodgdon comments on the arrangement of the new Army and wonders how many men will be affected by it.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Necessary Forms Required Before Payment
Hodgdon informs Park that it is not customary to pay bills until they are presented and examined. Payment will be paid as soon as the necessary forms are completed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.My Sacrifices Are Overlooked, Etc.
Hodgdon confides in Wilkins that the many sacrifices he has made in his post are overlooked. The commendations he has received from the great men will probably be his only compensation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Muskets, Blankets, & Clothing to John Harris
Hodgdon asks Hunt to send the muskets, blankets, and clothing he has on hand to John Harris.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Musket Stocks Under Order for Whitney & Elliott
Captain William Wallace is ready to receive the musket stocks under order from Whitney & Elliott and is prepared to sail on Wednesday next.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
