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A Note in Favor of Doctor Hodge
Enclosed is a note on merchants Girling & Glimpton of Carlisle in favor of Doctor Hodge. Parker is ordered to collect the money and send it on to Hodgdon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.A Mistake Somewhere in Your Account
Langham is advised to resolve the problems with his account so as to settle it as soon as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.A Four Pounder for Colonel Ebenezer Stevens
Hodgdon advises Smith that when the four pounders arrive from Albany, one of them is to be sent to Col. Ebenezer Stevens.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.A Discount on the Enormous Freight Charges
In addition to discussing the shipment of sundry cannon, Hodgdon asks Smith to inquire about a possible reduction of the freight charges for the heavy 24 pounders and carriages.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.A Complete Statement May Be Made
Hodgdon assures McHenry that, if it is necessary, a complete statement can be made, based on what has been collected.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.A Check for Three Month's Pay, Etc.
Enclosed is a check that covers three month's pay for Sorber's service as keeper of the magazine at Germantown and an order for a barrel of musket powder.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.A Cask of Wine that I Would Choose to Drink, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses a number of matters including garden seeds, howitzers, and sherry wine.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.12 Round Shot for the Frigate "United States"
"Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Charles Stewart 12 round shot [for] 12 pounders for the Frigate United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionUnable to Adjust Warrants and Vouchers without Auditor
Has examined accounts and vouchers and because he considers them fugitive claims, he cannot adjust funds for the Quartermaster's Department. This will require the work of the Auditor or the Accountant …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Sum Due the Contractor at Richmond
Simmons certifies the sum due the contractor for the rations, quartermaster's stores, and hospital stores furnished to the recruits of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineeers, under the …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Suggests Warrant for Mr. Glen's Disbursement
Has examined accounts and vouchers of Mr. Glen to present information to Accountant for adjustment. Refers to other charges under Mr. Glen's responsibility. Suggests issuing a warrant in his favor to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Ordering Supplies from Quartermaster Stores Near Posts
Requisition for supplies from Col. Stevens. Suggests ordering supplies from quartermasters' stores near the posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Mode of Transporting Requested Supplies
Refers to request to send articles to New York, then forwarded to Reading, Pennsylvania. Suggests that when Stevens receives requests for supplies to furnish with what he has on hand, and he will send …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Ideas for the Timely Construction of Laboratory and Other Buildings
Announces purchase of land for laboratory and other buildings, although it will take time before the actual use. Suggests mode for imminent construction. Realizes need for professional construction …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Additional Wells to Guard against Fire of Armories
Reports that the armory buildings used for filing and finishing has burned. Joseph Williams has suggested building more wells to prevent future fires. Suggests the same for the public building at …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Statement of Saltpetre and Powder in Hands of Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Miller
Statement of saltpetre and powder for Mr.s Wheeler and Miller, the property of the United States. Reports damaged saltpetre
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Statement of Gun Stocks Delivered to Philadelphia
List includes date delivered, to whom the supply was addressed, and number of gun stocks.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Statement of Gun Stocks Delivered to Philadelphia
As per requested, includes list of gun stocks delivered to Philadelphia by order of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Statement of Differences Between Major Rivardi's Returns of Military and Quartermaster's Stores
Seeks to compare balances of stores and charges between Rivaldi and McNiff, 1797-1798, and returns 1798-1799. Includes list of damaged items.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Speculates about Contents of Hogsheads; Encourages Clothing to be Sent to Recruiting Parties in New Hampshire
Reports the impossibility of knowing what type of clothing and articles are in the hogsheads mentioned in the letter. Believes that they are for the artillery regiment. If any recruiters remain in New …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Sixty Dollars Due Captain Littlefield
Sixty dollars is due Captain William Littlefield, being the sum of the bounties, pay, and premium due him for enlisting recruits.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Shipment to Schooner Sally; Requests Receipt
Shipped packages to the Schooner Sally, bound for Baltimore. Requests receipt in order to pay captain for freight.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Shipment to Colonel Gaither
Hodgdon advises Habersham of a shipment to be delivered to Colonel Gaither.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Shipment of Muskets; Requests Receipt of Delivery
Order for muskets. Requests acknowledgment of receipt and report of order of shipment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
