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Musket Stocks to the Public Works at Springfield
Hodgdon discusses the urgency of getting the shipment of 3000 musket stocks to the Public Works at Springfield.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Musket Stocks to Springfield
Hodgdon discusses the process and cost of transporting three thousand musket stocks to Springfield.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Musket Stocks Fit for Use
Whitney is informed that 3,200 musket stocks are being sent to him and Nathan Elliott for immediate use. The vessel engaged for this purpose could hold no more than this amount so the remaing 1000 …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Musket Stocks Being Shipped to Springfield
Hodgdon informs Colonel Williams of the 3000 musket stocks being shipped to him by way of Hartford.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Mrs. Taylor's Application to Receive Her Husband's Monthly Allowance, Etc.
Letter, discusses payments made to ship carpenters; mentions Mrs. Taylor's application for her husband's allowance.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Mrs. Death's Monthly Allowance
Though possibly mistaken, Hodgdon has provided Mrs. Death with her usual monthly allowance.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Most Efficient Route to Springfield
Arms will be shipped to Archibald Crary at Springfield and forwarded to Providence. Hodgdon discusses the most efficient route for transporting them.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Mortification Due to the Conduct of the Wretch, Etc.
Along with a discussion of a number of supply and arms matters, Hodgdon expresses his mortification at the conduct of the individual who sought to move the furniture of the public offices to Trenton.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Money Received for the Sale of U.S. Lands
Since General Nevil has received a large sum for sale of land belonging to the United States, that money can be used for expenditures by agents of the Quartermaster's department which would include …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Money Paid the Ship Carpenters, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses a number of supply and account matters including the pay of the ship carpenters including those travelling to Detroit.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Mistake in the Order of Sherry Wine
Hodgdon notes a mistake in the order of sherry wine in which 12 casks were ordered instead of just two. If additional wine is needed, Wilkins should so advise.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Missisng Money & Returns
Hugh Spear lost the money and bank bills by the time he reached the ferry and they have yet to be found.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Missing Post Notes
Hodgdon encloses the bank's answer to his inquiry regarding missing post notes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Missing Mr. Bates, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon expresses his regret that Mr. Bates will be leaving Craig's post. A replacement clerk will be procured as soon as one can be found.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Missing Letter Containing Post Notes
Hodgdon is trying to find a letter, containing post notes and addressed to Thomas Holt, that appears to be missing. It now appears necessary to apply to the bank for payment of the amount of the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Misc. Supply Concerns
Hodgdon discusses the supply concerns that relate to Craig and his post.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Misc. Supplies & Accounts
Hodgdon informs McHenry of a number of supply and account concerns.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Military Stores Sent to Your Address
Hodgdon instructs DeSaussion as to the documentation required for the military stores sent to his address.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Military and Other Stores for the Frigate "United States"
John Harris has been directed to deliver items enumerated on a nine-page list from the public stores to Captain John Barry for the ship "United States." Included are articles for the ship's chandlery, …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionMen & Women for Whom Passage is to be Paid, Etc.
Upon arriving in Charleston, the Commanding Officer of the Troops is to give the captain of the vessel the number of men and women for whom the United States is to pay the passage and the freight of …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Medicines Belonging to the Late Dr. Watrous
The purveyor has been ordered to purchase for the army the medicines owned by the late Doctor Watrous.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Medicines & Instruments
Medicines and instruments have been sent to Capt. Littlefield and documentation of receipt will be required.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Medicine Purchased for the Army
Hodgdon discusses the medicine purchased by the late Dr. Watrous. Hodgdon wants to arrange for this medicine to be made available to the army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Medicine for the Troops
A box containing medicine for the troops at Fort Johnson has been transported.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Medicine & Instruments for Captain Littlefield
Hodgdon has shipped by schooner the medicine and instruments required by Captain Littlefield at Newport.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
