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Musket Stocks Under Order for Whitney & Elliott
Captain William Wallace is ready to receive the musket stocks under order from Whitney & Elliott and is prepared to sail on Wednesday next.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Musket Stocks to the Public Works at Springfield
Hodgdon discusses the urgency of getting the shipment of 3000 musket stocks to the Public Works at Springfield.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Musket Stocks to Springfield
Hodgdon discusses the process and cost of transporting three thousand musket stocks to Springfield.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Musket stocks on hand
Informs Hodgdon that there are 5,269 musket stocks on hand.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Musket Stocks Fit for Use
Whitney is informed that 3,200 musket stocks are being sent to him and Nathan Elliott for immediate use. The vessel engaged for this purpose could hold no more than this amount so the remaing 1000 …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Musket Stocks Being Shipped to Springfield
Hodgdon informs Colonel Williams of the 3000 musket stocks being shipped to him by way of Hartford.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Musket Barrels to Tench Francis
"Be pleased to deliver to Tench Francis fifty musket barrels to be made into muskets."
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionMusket Barrels for John Miles, Gunsmith
Francis asks McHenry to direct Harris to deliver to him fifty musket barrels for John Miles, gunsmith.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionMusical Instruments for General Wilkinson's Band, Etc.
General Wilkinson has directed that the public should pay for the musical instruments purchased for his band. Enclosed are the bill and vouchers and Wilkins asks that his account should be credited …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Murder of Indian by White Man
Discussed the "inhumane" murder of an Indian by a disorderly white man.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Mrs. Taylor's Application to Receive Her Husband's Monthly Allowance, Etc.
Letter, discusses payments made to ship carpenters; mentions Mrs. Taylor's application for her husband's allowance.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Mrs. General Butler's Claim
Ross thanks Simmons for his efforts on behalf of Mrs. Butler's claim. She will shortly draw the money and Ross will advise her on who to manage it once it is deposited in the Bank of the United …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mrs. Death's Monthly Allowance
Though possibly mistaken, Hodgdon has provided Mrs. Death with her usual monthly allowance.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Mr. Quincey's Receipt
In response to Simmons' request, Mr. Quincey's receipt for $100 is enclosed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mr. McKee's Expenses
It is recognized that the expenses entailed in the pursuit of Mr. [Griffith] McKee's duties, including the employment of special messengers to convey his corrspondence, the need for quarters at the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mr. Guimpie's Note
Enclosed is Mr. Guimpie's note for twelve dollars dated 7 September 1796 which should be held in Simmons' hands in case he should require a receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mr. Day's Accounts
As ordered by the Secretary of War, Hodgdon encloses copies of the accounts exhibited to him by Mr. Day, late Commissary of Provisions for supplies to sundry officers during the existence of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Movement to Castle Island
Appraisal of Castle Island and its readiness for reception of US troops in October.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Movement of Troops
Mentions Meminger sent an escort consisting of a sergeant, corporal and eighteen men with the marshall; a request for two nine pound guns is also made. Crew sent to Burlington and Sergt. Jewell …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Movement of Detachment to Bell Cantonment
Stephen has left with a detachment for the Bell Cantonment near the Headquarters of the 4th Regiment. from which Colonel Butler ordered him forward to that post. Squaws are in great plenty in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mounting of Howitzers on Galleys, Etc.
Major Craig discusses the mounting of howitzers on galleys with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also informs that the first gally will be launched the next day. Contains letter from Dudley Woodbridge - …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mounting Guns on Galleys
Major Craig discusses with Samuel Hodgdon the mounting of guns onto galleys. Craig also mentions the receipt of naval stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mounting Cannons
Timeline for properly mounting cannons on a frigate.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)Most of the Ship Carpenters Have Been Dismissed
By order of the Secretary of War, Craig has dismissed and paid off all the ship carpenters from Philadelphia except the superintendent and five others who are needed to complete and launch the galley. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Most Efficient Route to Springfield
Arms will be shipped to Archibald Crary at Springfield and forwarded to Providence. Hodgdon discusses the most efficient route for transporting them.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
