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Desirous of Closing as Many Accounts as Can Be Taken Up
Letter, discusses closing as many accounts as can be taken up; mentions cannon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Delivery of Clothing & Stores
Hodgdon provides instructions for the delivery of clothing and stores to Captains Drisdell and Stille and Ensign Boote.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Delay of Valuable Load of Public Goods to Knoxville
Hodgdon inquires as to the delay and location of the public goods shipped to Knoxville, Tennessee.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Delay of Pattern Charleville Muskets
Due to a misunderstanding, the six pattern Charleville muskets have been delayed but will soon be transported to Baltimore, although by a more expensive mode.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Defense of the Exposed Coast
Hodgdon informs McRea of the military stores being sent to Wilmington to aid in the defense of the exposed coast.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Defects in Pattern Muskets
Despite his efforts to be minute and particular, Hodgdon laments the fact that the pattern muskets delivered to him are imperfect in comparison to the ones sent to Springfield.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Debt Due the Public by Wheelen & Miller
Mr. Wheelen acknowledges the debt owed the public by Wheelen & Miller but at the moment is unable to discharge it.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Death Is Still Making Havoc
Aside from noting that the Charleville muskets to be used as a pattern have been forwarded, Hodgdon laments the losses due to the fever infecting Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cross Belts for the Troops
Hodgdon seeks the approval of the Secretary of War for providing cross belts for the troops.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Credit for Anchors and Blocks of Iron
Letter, discusses failure to forward a receipt for three anchors and 1582 blocks of iron delivered to Capt. Nicholson in Kentucky. Until this is done no credit can be obtained.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Craig's Drafts Will be Duly Honored, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon assures Craig that his drafts will be honored. He is surprised that Ackerman and McMickle are not with Craig since they have received their advances from Joshua Humphreys.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Covered With a Thick Gloom, Etc.
Hodgdon urges Smith to see that the pattern articles of clothing reach their final destination as quickly as possible. He laments that Philadelphia is still covered with a thick gloom due to the fever …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Costs of Transportation
Letter, encloses post note re transportation costs.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cost of Brass Ordnance & Field Carriages
Hodgdon encloses a statement showing the the probable cost of the brass ordnance and field carriages about which McHenry had inquired.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Corruption of the Court of France, Etc.
Hodgdon worries that the corruption of the Court of France will lead to war with the U.S.. The Commissioners have made their report to Congress which should soon be printed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Copper Purchased & Shipped by Thomas Pinckney
Hodgdon inquires about the location of documentation related to copper purchased and shipped by Thomas Pinckney,.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Contracts for Supplying Gun Stocks
Hodgdon informs Whitney of possible contracts related to the supply of gun stocks for public use.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Contractors Held Accountable
Contractors are held accountable for the supplies they are to furnish.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Contract Made with Mr. Starr
A sword with scabbard and belt will be sent to Mr. Starr as models for those he has been contracted to make.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Contents & Value of the Missing Box
Hodgdon cautions that one of Major Swan's ten boxes is missing and it is essential, prior to settling George Rictchie's account, to know the contents and value of the missing box.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Content of the Hogshead Intended for Lt. Horatio Dayton
Letter, encloses clothing invoice; directs clothing to be forwarded to Horatio Dayton. .
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Contagious Disease, Etc.
In addition to wanting a great deal of information on the stores with the Army, Hodgdon notes that the sickness that has been ravaging Philadelphia seems nearly done.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Condition of the Packed Clothing, Etc.
Hodgdon is surpised at Henry's comment on the condition of the clothing which was packed carefully and sent on board the Sloop "Patience," whose captain guaranteed safe delivery.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Condition & Worth of Two Horses
Letter, asks for information re condition of horses.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Concerns Regarding the Deserted State of the City
Hodgdon discusses the dangers to the public stores due to the deserted state of the city resulting from the outbreak of yellow fever. He considers the threat from France much greater than that from …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
