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Hint to the Secretary: No Money, No Work!
Among various supply matters, Hodgdon notes that the Secretary of War has gone to Trenton with the other Secretaries because of the threat of contagion. He has reminded the Secretary that work of an …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Hindrance of the Business of the War Office
Hodgdon tells General Irvine that if he cannot exchange the silver for bank notes, he should keep it until some other arrangement can be made. The poor health of the Secretary of War [McHenry] …
William Irvine PapersHenley's examination of Captain Rickams Account
Henley reports that he examined account of Captain William Rickard, who acted as Deputy Paymaster to the troops, and found he is due a balance of $686.60.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Heavy Ordnance for Posts in Your State
Hodgdon discusses the arms and military stores shipped to De Saussure as well as heavy ordnance intended for posts in his state.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Heavy Cannon to Their Several Destinations
Hodgdon compliments Capt. Elliott for the dispatch with which he has sent the heavy cannon to their several southern destinations. He notes that Elliott will soon be asked to superintend a laboratory …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Have the boats and crew in readiness
Request that Captain John Barry have the boats and crew in readiness on the next day in order to go on board the Ganges.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Hastening the Settlement of Your Account
Hodgdon assures Craig that he will do what he can to hasten the settlement of his account. Gin blocks are ordered and should be on their way shortly.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Has Received Letter; Encloses Account; Promises Attention
Acknowledges receipt of several late favors. Encloses the requested account. Promises his best attention, advice, and information as soon as he can collect it.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Hard Weather Flags & Powder
Capt. Elliott requests two hard weather flags and a further supply of powder.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Hamilton's Pay & Emoluments, Etc.
McHenry assures Hamilton that he will address the question of Hamilton's pay and emoluments as early as possible. He intends to follow the English system for the recruiting service and will send a …
Alexander Hamilton PapersHamilton's Appointment as Inspector General
Pickering expresses his approval of Hamilton's appointment as Inspector General.
Alexander Hamilton PapersHalf the Stationery Will Be Sufficient
Hodgdon stresses that half the requested supply of stationery will be sufficient for the post at Knoxville.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Gunstocks Not Sent Before the River Froze, Etc.
Enclosed is the account for the repair of arms including the cleaning of 460 carbines. Cranch apologizes for not sending the gun stocks before the river froze. He wants to know the price of the stocks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Guns Transported to Hartford
The shot, shells, and five inch howitzers have been sent to Hartford. The six-pounders and three-pounders with their carriages and implements will be sent to Hartford and put on board a sloop loaded …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Guns Transported from Providence to Southern Posts
Hodgdon orders that sixteen of the best twenty-four pound guns be transported from Providence to four southern posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Guns To Be Shipped to South Carolina
As soon as transportation can be procured, guns are to be transported via New York to South Carolina. If the carriages are in good repair, they should also be sent.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Guns Stocks to be Transported to Hartford and Springfield
Wolcott inquires about the number of gun stocks that can be transported to Hartford. He asks about the expense of delivering them to the public stores in Springfield. He asks whether a vessel could be …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Guns Have Reached Their Destination
Hodgdon assures Secretary of the Treasury Wolcott that he has done everything in his power to ensure that the guns have reached their destination.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Guns for St. Clair's Expedition, Etc.
Hodgdon has not received instructions respecting the building at Carlisle and he notes that it will take time to obtain the materials to make the necessary repairs. The sickness [fever] has affected …
William Irvine PapersGuns Adapted for Ship Use
Hodgdon inquires as to the uniformity of the dimensions and weight of the four pounder iron guns at West Point and whether they and their carriages can be adapted for ship use.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Gun Stocks Sent to West Point
Hodgdon discusses the price, transportation, and storage of the gun stocks sent to West Point.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Gun Stocks Needed at West Point
Captain Gee, whose sloop travels between West Point and New York, told Fleming that on his next trip he would bring the gun stocks. Unfortunately, because of the ice the stocks are still in New York. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Gun Stocks for the Public Manufactory at Springfield
Letter, asks for gun stocks & iron; discusses arms manufacture.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Gun Powder for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris is asked to deliver ninety barrels of cannon powder, eight barrels of musket powder, and two barrels of pistol powder to Samuel Hodgdon to be immediately transported to the Frigate …
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