Collection
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Jacob Death: An Industrious Joberman
09/29/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCraig express his approval of the work of Jacob Death who has recently returned to Philadelphia after the demise of Mrs. Death. He has been paid in full for his services. He is very industrious …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Issues Relative to Colonel Wilkins' Account
02/02/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses Auditor's report; mentions drafts paid.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Issues Account for Tents for the Health Office
12/27/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyEncloses U.S. account against the Health Office for tents, poles ordered by the Secretary of War. Lists current prices of new common tents to judge value of shipment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.- No image
Israel Chapin receipt for purpose of defraying expenses for Oneida Nation of Indians
10/23/1798 Document SignedChapin received $800 to defray expenses for building grist mill and church for the Oneida Nation of Indians agreeable to treaty made by Colonel Pickering.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217) 
Isaac Craig's Account
10/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are vouchers for disbursements made in the amount of $1520.48, which sum should be placed to Craig's credit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Is Dayton Authorized to Muster Recruits
04/06/1798 Document SignedThe accountant inquires whether Lieutenant H. R. Dayton is authorized to muster his recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Irregularity in the Mail , Etc.
01/26/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is a general return of stores through November 1797 for the posts at Fort Franklin, Le Beouf, and Presqu'isle. Craig has drawn on Hodgdon for five hundred dollars in favor of John Wienshall. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Iron Work for Gun Carriage
01/05/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDiscussed iron work performed by blacksmith for gun carriages. Hodgdon anticipated guns to arrive shortly. Money advanced to J. Hamilton for transportation to prevent him from drawing on Craig.
James Robertson Papers
Iron Work Delivered to Jacob Sheafe
12/07/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe last six columns of Gibbs' November return from the Boston Navy Yard are comprised of the iron and iron work that has been delivered to Jacob Scheafe, the Naval Agent at Portsmouth, New Hampshire …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Iron Kentledge to Philadelphia
05/14/1798 Letterbook CopyHodgdon is directed to have 48 tons of iron kentledge transported to Philadelphia.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Iron Kentledge for the "Ganges"
05/05/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver forty tons of iron kentledge to Captain Richard Dale for the use of the "Ganges."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Iron Grape to Mr. Francis
05/17/1798 Letterbook CopySince it has been determined that the iron grape delivered to Mr. Francis for the use of the ship "Ganges" is too large, Harris is directed to deliver to him an equal quantity of four ounce grape and …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Iron Grape for the "Ganges" Are Too Large
05/17/1798 Letter SignedIt appears that the iron grape delivered to Mr. Francis for the "Ganges" are too large. Therefore, Harris is asked to deliver to Francis an equal quantity in weight of four ounce grape upon his …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Iron Eighteen Pound Shot to be Shipped on the Algerian Vessel
06/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to Joshua Humphreys 1,988 iron eighteen pound shot now on board the sloop "Eliza" from New York. It is to be transferred to the Algerian vessel for shipment.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Iron Ballast to Sharp Delaney for the Revenue Cutter
03/28/1798 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to the order of Sharp Delaney two tons of iron ballast for the use of the Revenue Cutter helmed by Captain Vallance which should be returned by Delany or paid for at full …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Iron Ballast for the Ship "Ganges"
05/14/1798 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver eight tons of iron ballast to Captain Richard Dale for the use of the ship "Ganges."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Iron Ballast for Captain Dale
05/14/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver eight tons of iron ballast to Captain Richard Dale.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Iron and Lead Grapeshot for the Three Frigates
04/19/1798 Letterbook CopyHarris is directed to deliver to the Purveyor a sufficient quantity of iron and lead grapeshsot to fill the cannisters of the frigates "United States," "Constellation," and "Constitution."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May
Iron 24-Pounders Shipped to Charleston, Etc.
05/27/1798 Letter SignedThe iron 24-pounders have been shipped to Charleston since there are no vessels bound for Savannah or Georgetown at this time of the year. The four for Savannah and the four for Georgetown have been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Iron & Lead Grape Shot for the Cannisters of Three Frigates
04/19/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHarris is asked to deliver to the Purveyor a sufficient quantity of iron and lead grape shot to fill the cannisters of the Frigates "United States," "Constitution," and "Constellation."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Iron & Lead Grape Shot for the Cannisters of Three Frigates
04/19/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver to the Purveyor a sufficient quantity of iron and lead grape shot to fill the cannisters of the Frigates "United States," "Constitution," and "Constellation."
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Iron & Gun Stocks to be Transported on the Schooner "Weymouth"
04/14/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon informs Ames of the shipment of iron and gun stocks on board the schooner "Weymouth" that will arrive in Hartford via New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.- No image
Invoice of sundry merchandise.
07/18/1798 Document SignedStores, describes Six Nations annuity goods.

Invoice of Stationery Sent to General Washington
08/23/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyThis is the invoice included in the letter to General Washington informing him of the stationery being sent to Mt. Vernon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Invoice of public stores
10/06/1798 Autograph Letter SignedInvoice of public stores, forwarded to Ensign Boote.
William Rowland Boote Papers
