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An Unfortunate Affair
Hogdon expresses his dismay that the arms intended for Ensign Boote somehow were sent to the wrong address despite the fact that the address for which they were intended was clearly marked.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.An Order for Tents
Enclosed is an order on Major Bedinger for one horseman's and six common tents for the use of Lt. Shoemaker's men.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.An Audience with the Terrible Republic, Etc.
Along with a routine discussion of arms and stores, Hodgdon refers to the commissioners who had an audience with the "terrible republic" [France].
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.America's Guardian Sits at the Helm, Etc.
In addition to his continued concern about the disease afflicting Philadelphia, Hodgdon expresses relief that the Federalists have done well in the recent election and will have a strong presence in …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.All My Neighbors Have Left Me
Amidst a discussion of supply matters, Hodgdon despairs that even though his family remains well, all of his neighbors have left due to fear of contagion.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Agreement & Receipts of the Shipwrights
Enclosed are the agreements and receipts of the shipwrights who are on their way to Pittsburgh.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Advice on Payment for Lost Post Notes
Hodgdon is seeking Wolcott's advice regarding lost post notes sent to Thomas Holt, the public agent at New London, Virginia. The bank refuses to supply duplicates so how is the lost money to be …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Advancing the Amount of the Missing Notes
Hodgdon discusses the missing post notes and assures Holt that the Secretary of War has agreed to advance him the amount of the missing notes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Advances to Wagoners
Hodgdon requests an additional warrant to pay the advances to the wagoners for the delivery of their loads.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Advances to the Ship-Wrights, Etc.
Hodgdon requests a warrant to enable him to pay the bills drawn on him by the Quartermaster's department and the advances of the ship-wrights gone to Pittsburgh.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Additional Stores for the Treaty Commissioners, Etc.
Letter, discusses stores for the Treaty Commissioners
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Additional Money for Capt. Ernest
Hodgdon advises that Capt. Ernest has drawn money in addition to the drafts previously accepted.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Addition to the Requested Warrant
Hodgdon has accepted another draft so he asks for an addition to the previously requested warrant.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Acknowledging Receipt of Articles
Stoddert is asked to acknowledge receipt of the articles in the enclosed invoice and bill of lading;
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Acknowledge Receipt of Articles Sent by Sea
Hodgdon asks Morris to confirm receipt of the articles sent to him on board the sloop May Flower.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accurate Return Required
Hodgdon admonishes Muhlenberg that he must forward a new and accurate return stating the number and kinds of ordnance and every species of stores including those articles that fall in the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accounts Relative to Powder
Hodgdon discusses in some detail accounts that pertain to the purchase of significant quantities of powder.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accounts of Nicholas Fish
Fish is to pay Captain Frederick Frye, commanding at Governor's Island, New York.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Accounts Exhibited by Mr. Day
Enclosed are the accounts exhibited by Mr. Day, late Commissary of Provisions, for supplies to sundry officers during the existence of the Commissariat.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accounting for Missing Articles in Maryland
Hodgdon accounts for a number of missing articles that apparently were lost in Maryland during the insurrection. It appears that the state militia still has many of the muskets given them during the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Account of Lt. Dayton
Enclosed are Dayton's receipts for eight dollars bounty paid for the week along with accounts for his subsistence and pay. He would like the money transmitted to him as soon as it's convenient.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of John Carmichael, surgeon in 4th Regiment
Certification that $671.04 is due John Carmichael, Surgeon in the 4th Regiment, being his pay and forage for August 1797 through June 1798.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Account for the Transportation of Tents
Hodgdon tells Bedinger that he will suspend the remittance for the tranportation of tents until he receives the bank note that was left out of Bedinger's recent letter.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accepted Draft for $500
Hodgdon assures the Thompsons that he has accepted the draft on the Quartermaster General for $500 and is returning it to them by post.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accepted Draft for $500
Hodgdon acknowledges receipt and accepts the Quartermaster General's draft for five hundred dollars.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
