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Keeping the Powder Free from Waste & Damage
Hodgdon explains the measures necessary to keep the powder free from waste and damage.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Joseph Webb's Claims
Joseph Webb, now in prison, claims that several vessels on the Charles were taken for government use and he never received anything for them or their charter. Wadswworth asks Simmons to send him …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)James Carey's Account
Letter, discusses money advanced James Carey.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Issues Relative to Colonel Wilkins' Account
Letter, discusses Auditor's report; mentions drafts paid.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Issues Account for Tents for the Health Office
Encloses U.S. account against the Health Office for tents, poles ordered by the Secretary of War. Lists current prices of new common tents to judge value of shipment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Iron & Lead Grape Shot for the Cannisters of Three Frigates
Harris is asked to deliver to the Purveyor a sufficient quantity of iron and lead grape shot to fill the cannisters of the Frigates "United States," "Constitution," and "Constellation."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionIron & Gun Stocks to be Transported on the Schooner "Weymouth"
Hodgdon informs Ames of the shipment of iron and gun stocks on board the schooner "Weymouth" that will arrive in Hartford via New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Invoice of Stationery Sent to General Washington
This is the invoice included in the letter to General Washington informing him of the stationery being sent to Mt. Vernon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Mr. Williams
Hodgdon provides Williams with detailed instructions as to how to carry out his duties.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions for Mr. Hodgdon
In a memorandum to Hodgdon, McHenry discusses a number of concerns.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inspecting the Castings of John Jacob Faesch & Co.
Hodgdon tells Steel to stay the process against John Jacob Faesch & Co. until an examination of his castings has been submitted.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inspecting Shoes Presented by Case & Baldwin
Letter, discusses contract for shoes; advises re appointment to inspect shoes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inquiry Regarding Clothing for Capt. McKee
Hodgdon inquires about the clothing sent to Capt. McKee.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inaccuracies in Your Account
Letter, directs return of ordnance & stores; discusses inaccurate accounting.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.In Want of Fifty Tons of Kentledge
Hodgdon says that he is need of 50 tons of kentledge and asks Smith to send it to him from the amount he has on hand.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Importance of Mr.Mackey Going Forward
Given the importance of Mr. Mackey going forward, it is crucial that he be given his instructions immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Imminent Arrival of One Thousand Musket Stocks
Hodgdon advises Jones that his order of one thousand musket stocks is being transported via New York to Hartford.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Immediate Clothing for the Recruiting Service
It is of the utmost importance that the recruiting service should commence, so the clothing should be transported as soon as it is completed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Horseman's Sword to Serve as a Pattern
Hodgdon sends the contractors a horseman's sword to serve as a model for those they have agreed to produce.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Hogshead Containing Clothing
A hogshead containing clothing will be delivered to Hunt by Captain Voorhis and must be sent forward with dispatch.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Hiring Necessary Horses
Fisher is told to hire as many horses as he needs to expedite his journey and Hodgdon will provide the necessary payments for doing so.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Hint to the Secretary: No Money, No Work!
Among various supply matters, Hodgdon notes that the Secretary of War has gone to Trenton with the other Secretaries because of the threat of contagion. He has reminded the Secretary that work of an …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Heavy Cannon to Their Several Destinations
Hodgdon compliments Capt. Elliott for the dispatch with which he has sent the heavy cannon to their several southern destinations. He notes that Elliott will soon be asked to superintend a laboratory …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Hastening the Settlement of Your Account
Hodgdon assures Craig that he will do what he can to hasten the settlement of his account. Gin blocks are ordered and should be on their way shortly.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
