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Our Situation Relative to Clothing for the Army
Hodgdon expresses his concern regarding clothing for the Army at the northern posts. As winter approaches, clothing should be transported immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Our Lack of Laboratory Preparations
Hodgdon worries that no provisions have been made for the buildings or materials needed for the preparation of the laboratories. The lack of all kinds of stores for the magazines will soon be felt if …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Origins of Arms
Hodgdon discusses the origins of the sundry arms located in the stores of the United States.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Organizing the Provisional Army
McHenry discusses his plans for the organization of the provisional army and enlists Hamilton's assistance and that of General Knox.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOrganization of Military and Government
Describes concentration of commands; personal opinion on organization of military commands.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Organization & Leadership of the Provisional Army
Washington expresses his wishes regarding the leadership and organization of the provisional army. Of the three major generals immediately below Washington in the chain of command, Hamilton, as …
Alexander Hamilton PapersOrdnance to Colonel Stevens in New York
Hodgdon orders sundry ordnance to be sent to Colonel Stevens in New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ordnance to be Sent to Melancton Smith
Hodgdon lists the ordnance that Capt. Bryant is to send to Melancton Smith in New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ordnance for the Use of the Revenue Cutter
Harris is asked to deliver the undermentioned articles to the order of Sharp Delaney for the use of the Revenue Cutter. Articles of the same kind and value are to be returned by Delaney immediately.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionOrdnance for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon the following items intended for the frigate "Constellation": boxes of candles, 24 pound canister shot, 12 pound canister shot, and canister shot for …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayOrdnance for Proving Guns on the "United States"
Harris is asked to deliver to Lieutenant Mullowny specified ordnance for proving guns on the Frigate "United States."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionOrdnance for Capt. Frye at Governors Island
Hodgdon notifies Capt. Frye of the ordnance being transported to his post at Governors Island.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ordnance for Capt. Frye at Governors Island
Hodgdon describes the ordnance that is to be transported to Capt. Frederick Frye at Govenors Island in New York harbor.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ordnance Concerns at West Point
Amidst a detailed discussion of ordnance matters, Fleming notes that the cannons and carriage have been boarded on a sloop that sailed that morning with a fine fair wind. The receipt of the master of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ordnance & Supplies for the Frigates "Constitution" & "Constellation"
Hodgdon is directed to order barrels of cannon and barrels of musket powder to be transported from Springfield to the frigate "Constitution" anchored at Boston. Mr. Harris has been directed to deliver …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayOrdnance & Military Supplies to Portland, Province of Maine
Hodgdon lists ordnance and military supplies to be sent to Portland and discusses the best route by which they should be transported.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ordnance & Military Stores Shipped to Hartford, Etc.
Hodgdon directs Smith to ship the ordnance and militry stores at Hartford to the destination that he will designate.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Orders to Take Frigate United States to Sea with Instructions
Announces preparation of frigate United States to go to sea under Barry's command. Encloses specific instructions. Fears actions of French and requests readiness for any enterprise, expressing …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Orders to Ready Ship Constitution Immediately
Orders to read ship to sail, enlist officers. Terms and Rates of employment specified per recently passed Act of Congress. Is to lose no time in completing, equipping and manning frigate for sea.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Orders to Isaac Garretson
Isaac Garretson at Baltimore Navy Yard ordered to deliver articles therein to Captain Thomas Cole, being appointed to take charge.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Orders to got to Baltimore and examine and obtain vessels that can be furnished with guns
Letter directs Joshua Humphreys and Captain Thomas Thompson to proceed to Baltimore. In Baltimore, Humphreys and Thomas are to identify private ships suitable for military use and negotiate the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOrders to Deliver Partial Order
Orders to begin immediate packing of goods for a waiting wagon.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndOrders to Deliver Muskets
Delivery of four thousand well seasoned muskets to Capt. William Wallace.
Eli Whitney Papers, Film:HM #219, #544Orders to continue handling monies and pay
Wilkinson orders Swan to continue at Fort Washington where he may be able to raise the necessary monies and meet claims on his office until further orders from Secretary of War of Wilkinson.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
