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Has Received Letter; Encloses Account; Promises Attention
Acknowledges receipt of several late favors. Encloses the requested account. Promises his best attention, advice, and information as soon as he can collect it.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Hard Weather Flags & Powder
Capt. Elliott requests two hard weather flags and a further supply of powder.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Half the Stationery Will Be Sufficient
Hodgdon stresses that half the requested supply of stationery will be sufficient for the post at Knoxville.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Guns Transported from Providence to Southern Posts
Hodgdon orders that sixteen of the best twenty-four pound guns be transported from Providence to four southern posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Guns To Be Shipped to South Carolina
As soon as transportation can be procured, guns are to be transported via New York to South Carolina. If the carriages are in good repair, they should also be sent.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Guns Have Reached Their Destination
Hodgdon assures Secretary of the Treasury Wolcott that he has done everything in his power to ensure that the guns have reached their destination.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Guns Adapted for Ship Use
Hodgdon inquires as to the uniformity of the dimensions and weight of the four pounder iron guns at West Point and whether they and their carriages can be adapted for ship use.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Gun Stocks Sent to West Point
Hodgdon discusses the price, transportation, and storage of the gun stocks sent to West Point.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Gun Stocks for the Public Manufactory at Springfield
Letter, asks for gun stocks & iron; discusses arms manufacture.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Great Council Arrangement for the Army, Etc.
In addition to welcoming Wilkins to Philadelphia, Hodgdon observes that the President will soon speak to Congress relative to the Great Council arrangement of the Army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Goods for the Wyandots & Pottawatomies, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses the Indian goods intended for the Wyandot and Pottowatomie tribes. Colonel Winthrop Sargent apparently will be confirmed by the Senate as Governor of the Mississippi government.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Goods & Presents to Certain Indian Tribes
Letter, advises re shipment of Indian presents; advises re money for commanding officers.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Getting Tents & Camp Kettles, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses sundry aspects of Wilkins' account including the immediate acquisition of tents and camp kettles and the payment of $500 to Capt. Ernest which will be credited to Wilkins' account.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.General's Looking Glasses, Transportation of Hamilton's Furniture, Etc.
Letter, discusses military stores; mentions Spanish posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.General Stores Wanting for Vessels on the Lakes
The Quartermaster General has requested an estimate of the stores needed for the vessels on the lakes so it is enclosed for McHenry's order.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.General Return of Ordnance & Stores
Hodgdon is compiling a return of all ordnance and stores for the use of the Commander in Chief and the Secretary of War .He orders those who, like Stevens, are in charge of such articles to provide …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Garrison Flags
Letter, asks for materials for Garrison flags.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Further Supply of Muskets & Military Stores
A further supply of muskets and military stores is being sent to Habersham at Savannah
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Furnishing a Recruiting Party at Charlotte
Because there is so little intercourse with North Carolina, Hodgdon asks Simmons to take responsiblity for transporting supplies to the recruiting party at Charlotte.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Freight of the Guns
Hodgdon has met with Captain Le Homedieu about abatement of the freight for the guns. Le Homedieu complained about this prospect so Hodgdon orders Smith to settle with the owner in New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Forwarding Twelve-Pounders & Shells to Philadelphia
Hodgdon recommends that recently forged twelve-pounders and shells be brought to Philadelphia immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Forwarding the Articles in the Enclosed Invoice
The articles in the enclosed invoice are being forwarded from Philadelphia to Capt. Irvine's address at this time.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Forwarding the Arms, Accoutrements, & Clothing
Hodgdon informs Capt. Read that his arms, accoutrements, and clothing are being forwarded to him by Peter Hunt of Trenton.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Forwarding the 24 Pounders to Savannah
Hodgdon informs Stoddert of the means by which the 24 pounders were forwarded to John Habersham in Savannah.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Forwarding of Gun Stocks
Given the advancement of the season, Hodgdon believes it is necessary for Jackson to pay the freight on the shipment of gun stocks to his address.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
