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Marine Articles Purchased for the Navy
The Secretary of Navy has ordered his storekeeper to take charge of all articles purchased for the use of the Navy so Harris is ordered to send such articles to the Navy store.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Many Interments This Morning, Etc.
In addition to supply concerns related to Craig's post, Hodgdon comments on the number of burials taking place in Philadelphia despite his conviction that the disease in the city is abating.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Making Good on the Lost Post Notes
Hodgon informs McHenry of the progress being made on having the Bank make good on the post notes that were lost due to the failure of the Post Office.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Making Collections for Our Distressed Poor, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon praises Craig for his efforts in making collections to provide assistance for the distressed poor and expresses dismay at the discovery that Jacob Death is a rascal.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Major Hunt's Account
Hodgdon thanks Hunt for his promptness in settling his business and informs him of another account with an order in Hunt's favor.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Major Cushing's Account
Letter, discusses credits & debits of Major Cushing.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Major Craig's Draft for $200
Hodgdon has received and accepted Major Craig's draft for two hundred dollars.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Maintaining the Public Business, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon expresses his determination to maintain the public business in the face of many departures from the city due to the fear of contagion,
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Loss of Saltpeter
Hodgdon informs Steele of the loss of a portion of shipped saltpeter due probably to drying during storage and to loss during transportation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Loss of Saltpeter
Hodgdon alerts Halsey that the saltpeter he forwarded falls short of the amount indicated on the invoice, probably due to loss due to drying and loss during transportation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Looking Your Enemy in the Face
Hodgdon expresses his hope that the supplies Capt. Weeks will receive from Providence and Springfield renders him as well equipped as his potential enemy.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Location of the Third Arsenal
Hodgdon discusses at length proposals for the location of the third arsenal and magazine which will be added to the ones already at Springfield and Potomac.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Location of Spanish Posts
Letter, discusses Spanish posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Load Intended to Go Forward by Phillips
The load intended for Colonel Henley at Knoxville has arrived safely but late so money should be deducted from Phillips' advance. If he refuses to pay, a suit should be instituted to recover what the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of Stores for Capt. Frye
Houdin is asked to send a list of stores to Capt. [Frederick] Frye at Governors Island.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of Articles to be Purchased
Hodgdon encloses a list of articles sent to Pittsburgh which should be purchased for the public stores.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of Articles for the Frigate "Constitution"
A list of articles to be transported to Boston for the use of the Frigate "Constitution."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionList of Articles for the Frigate "Constitution"
Hodgdon is asked to have the military stores on the enclosed list transported to Boston for the use of the Frigate "Constitution." McHenry wants to know what part of these articles are deposited in …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionLetter & Enclosures Received
Hodgdon acknowledges receipt of McHenry's letter and enclosures which will be delivered immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Large Box Containing Soldiers' Clothing, Etc.
Letter, discusses storing Army uniforms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kirkpatrick's Cash Accounts
Hodgdon's accounts contain Kirkpatrick's cash accounts;
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge to New York
Hodgdon requests that the kentledge lying at Mount Hope Furnace be sent immediately to Melancton Smith at New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge to be Transported to Philadelphia
Hodgdon wants kentledge transported to Philadelphia as it comes to hand and at a rate not to exceed three dollars per ton.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge Needed for the Ships
Hodgdon expresses the need for a large amount of kentledge to be used as permanant ballast on the ships purchased by the United States.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge is Wanted Most of All
Hodgon anxiously waits the arrival of guns, shot, and kentledge but kentledge is wanted most of all and is available at Elizabeth Town and New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
