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Whole Families are Laid Prostate
Among sundry supply matters, Hodgdon discusses the disease that is ravaging Philadelphia. Among the latest victims is his clerk, Banger.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Whereabouts of President Adams, Etc.
McHenry speculates on the whereabouts of the President and wonders whether or not the Republican militia paraded since they dislike the President. Did the blues parade? Did the new army parade? The …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Whereabouts of My Two Chests of Tea?
Hodgdon asks Acheson to inquire of Mr. Skinner if he has any knowledge of the location of Mr. Easton to whom was delivered Hodgdon's two chests of tea.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.What to Charge the Government for My Services
Stevens is at a loss as to what to charge the government for his services as agent and superintendent of all that is done in New York. He has given up his private business so he could attend to public …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)What is to be said to General Knox?
McHenry notes that he has had to leave Philadelphia for reasons of health, but inquires as to Hamilton's response to General Knox's letter regarding the relative seniority of Major Generals in the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersWhat Became of the Garden Seeds? Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon wonders about the missing garden seeds the loss of which Col. [Winthrop] Sargent deeply regrets.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Weyman's Army Experiences
Weyman describes in detail the events that led to his decision to leave his situation under Capt. Thomas Lewis although he stresses that he finds nothing wanting in Capt. Lewis.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Weather Conditions and River Transportation
Water conditions, completing construction of vessel, and movement of troops.
James Robertson PapersWe Will Not Submit to the Terrible Republic
Hodgdon discusses the freight being transported to Capt. Truxton's ship and stresses that although France (the "terrible republic") seems determined to have every government at its feet, the U. S. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.We Are Greatly in Want of Money
Although the Cliffords have received a draft drawn on Hodgdon by John Wilkins, they do not know where Hodgdon's office is. They want to know what they should do to negotiate this draft since they are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Watch Coats & Blankets Received in Good Order
Burbeck has received the letter enclosing the invoice of 25 watch coats and 90 three-point blankets. The hogsheads containing them have arrived so the whole has been received in good order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Washington's Appointment as Commander in Chief
Washington discusses his appointment to the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Provisional Army and how pleased he is with the public's confidence in him. He will accept the commission with the …
George Washington CollectionWashington's Advancements Against Knox's Pretensions
McHenry is of the opinion that the President should support Washington's advancement against General Knox's pretensions. The President has expressed suspicions which might affect McHenry or Mr. …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Washington, Pinckney, & Hamilton Are Arraigning the New Army, Etc.
In addition to discussing the advances to shipwrights and the absense of infection in Philadelphia, Hodgdon notes that Generals Washington, Pinckney, and Hamilton are raising a new army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Wary of Dissenters
Washington wary of "brawlers" sudden change in attitude. Believed to infiltrate, divide, and contaminate the military against the government.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Warrants for Pay
Claims and Warrants for pay due soldiers in Virginia as issued by Governor Brooke discussed.
Dreer CollectionWarrant to Pay Ten Accepted Bills, Etc.
Hodgdon requests a warrant to pay ten accepted bills to be charged, as ususal, to the Quartermaster General
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant to Pay Accepted Drafts
Hodgdon lists eleven drafts for which he needs a warrant that should be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant to Discharge Accepted Drafts
Hodgdon requests a warrant to discharge a list of accepted warrants.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant to Discharge Accepted Bills
In order to discharge accepted bills, Hodgdon requests a warrant to be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant to Cover Accepted Drafts
Hodgdon requests a warrant to cover seven accepted drafts in the Quartermaster's department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant to Cover Accepted Bills & Advances to Wagoners
Hodgdon requests a warrant, charged to the Quartermaster General, to pay seven accepted bills and to pay advances to wagoners for transporting clothing and stores to the Army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant Requested & Charged to the Quartermaster General
Letter, asks for money for transportation accounts; mentions Army; alludes to treaty supplies.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant Lands
Turner has written to the surveyors on the subject of the warrant lands so he hopes to provide some information on the subject to Simmons soon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
