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Cannon & Stores Addressed to Gov. Telfair, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon raises the issue with McHenry regarding the insuring of supplies.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cannon & Powder for the Frigate "Constitution"
Hodgdon orders Bryant to make the arrangements for the shipment of cannon and powder by water to Boston for the frigate "Constitution."
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cannon & Carriages to be Sent to Philadelphia
In addition to the cannon already ordered, Hodgdon wants additional cannon and field carriages transported to Philadelphia by whatever mean that will insure their delivery with the greatest dispatch.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cannon & Balls Transported to Governors Island
Hodgdon orders the cannon at Fort Rensselaer to be moved to Governors Island near New York along with 1000 nine pounder balls.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Business Respecting the Due Bills
Hodgdon demands an immediate return of the bills for which Day has received a credit.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Brass Twenty-Four Pounders To Be Sent
Hodgdon orders Houdin to send three twenty-four pounders to New York to the address of Melancton Smith.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Brass Six Pounder in Lancaster
Colonel Anderson is asked to investigate a brass six pounder located in Lancaster which may have been left by the troops returning from the Insurgent War of 1793.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Brass Field Pieces v. Iron Field Pieces
After giving his opinion as to the kinds of field pieces that should be provided to the State of New Jersey, Hodgdon states his belief that iron field pieces are as effective as brass field pieces …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Boxes of Gun Powder
Col. Stevens is asked to send a receipt for the gun powder purchased by the Secretary of the Treasury from Mr. Delafield in New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Box Containing Pattern Muskets
A box containing two pattern muskets has been sent to Kilty at Baltimore.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Boat Hire
In December Williams had enclosed his account for boat hire while he had command of the garrison at Fort Johnson. He asks Simmons to examine it and remit the amount.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill on Me from the Quartermaster
Hodgdon informs McHenry that he has received a bill from the Quartermaster for $2400 which he is expected to pay.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Bill of Sale for the Public Horse
Enclosed is the bill of sale for the public horse in the keeping of Preston's brother.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Best Arrangement Relative to the Supply of Clothing
Hodgdon assures Jones that he will make the best arrangements relative to suppying clothing for the recruits, given the constraints of the current shortage.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Bars of Iron & Gun Stocks to be Delivered
Hodgdon informs Ames of the shipment of bars of iron and gun stocks that is soon to be delivered via York to Hartford.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Barrels for General Wilkinson
Hodgdon notifies Williams that three barrels have been delivered that are intended for General Wilkinson at Pittsburgh. They will be forwarded as soon as Hodgdon is able to settle with the wagoner.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Bank Transactions
Hodgdon discusses sundry bank transactions.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Balance Due Abraham Kirkpatrick, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses the balance due Abraham Kirkpatrick, late Commissary of Provisions, and the advance to the ship carpenters gone to Pittsburgh.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Balance Due Abraham Kirkpatrick
Hodgdon requests a warrant to discharge the balance due Abraham Kirkpatrick, formerly the Commissary of provisions for the Army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Articles Transported Via Charleston
Hodgdon assures Harris that the articles sent him will be forwarded by James Simmons at Charleston.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Articles to be Transported to Captain Gibson
Hodgdon enumerates the articles he wants transported to Captain Alexander Gibson in Staunton, Virginia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Articles to be Forwarded to Lieut. Knight
After the receipt of articles for his own recruits, Lt. Maney is asked to forward a like supply to Lt. Knight for his recruits at Chestertown.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Articles that Can Be Forwarded to the South Regiment
Hodgdon assures McHenry that he will forward as many of the articles that he has on hand to the South Regiment although there are still many that are not available and will have to be sent at a later …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Articles Shipped by Sea Without the Necessary Papers
Hodgdon informs Kalteisen that the schooner left unexpectedly before he could include the necessary papers relatrive to the shipment of clothing so they will arrive by post. Kalteisen should confirm …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Articles Shipped by Sea
Hodgdon asks Blackburn to acknowledge receipt of the articles sent to him on board the ship May Flower, George May, master.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
