Requests Estimates for Military Store Delivered to Richmond
Document 1799Has examined statement concerning stoppage of men. Under examination with the accountant. Has presented cost for sending military stores to Richmond. The Secretary of War has asked the Quartermaster General to pay the requested amount to Hodgdon immediately. Asks that he forward the vouchers
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Sir, Philadelphia, 25th July, 1799
I have received your favour of the 4th inst. I have examined your General Statement in which the stoppages from the men is noticed — It is now examining with the accountant and will soon be reported. When Davis advise you. I have presented the Estimates for sending the Military Stores to Richmond, and the Secretary has ordered the Quarter Master General to pay the amount into my hands immediately. If you have an opportunity you may draw on me. If not Davis send it by post as you request shortly — As soon as those accounts are paid, you will be pleased to forward the Vouchers to enable me to account for the advance — I hear nothing of your Estimate to the 30th April on which your Bill of the 22d of May for 184 Dollars is drawn; a small Balance remains in my hands, but not sufficient to pay the bill; it will of course, be suspended until I receive the amount of your Estimate. —
your most obedient Servant,
Capt. Thomas Holt, Samuel Hodgdon
New London, Virga
Sir, Philadelphia, 24 July, 1799
I have received your favour of this date covering an Abstract of articles purchased by Joshua Arne, Agent of Fortifications for Mardlehead in the month of June 1799. The proper entries will be made in my Books to hold him accountable for the due application of them.
Jams Sir,
William Simmons, Esqr. your most Obedient Servant,
Accountant for the War Dept. Samuel Hodgdon
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Has examined statement concerning stoppage of men. Under examination with the accountant. Has presented cost for sending military stores to Richmond. The Secretary of War has asked the Quartermaster General to pay the requested amount to Hodgdon immediately. Asks that he forward the vouchers
Date
07/23/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1799072328155
Page start
512
Notable persons
Thomas Holt
Samuel Hodgdon
Accountant
James McHenry
John Wilkins
Notable locations
New London, Virginia
Philadelphia
Richmond
Notable items
Vouchers
Military Store
Advance
Estimate

