Collection
42,880 items
Files Offered for Sale
Hodgdon discusses files that are offered for sale at reasonable terms and recommends purchasing them for the new armory.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Fifty Chests Made of Common Dimensions, Etc.
Among other matters, Briant is ordered to have on hand fifty chests with common dimensions, suited to hold 25 muskets and bayonets when filled.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Feneau's Newspaper Instead of the Aurora, Etc.
Major Craig requests that Hodgdon not send him the Philadelphia Aurora newspaper. Craig asks to be sent Fenno's newspaper instead. Craig acknowledges advances received for carpenters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Federalism is Completely Triumphant, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses sundry supply and political matters and reports on the fever in Philadelphia which seemed to have abated but deaths continue to plague the city.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Fearful of Sums Being Drawn from the Missing Money
Letter, discusses missing money; mentions that the Postmaster General's office is checking the dead letters.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Fear of Mailing Vouchers, Request to Settle with Agent of Accountants Office
Hamtramck wont send vouchers through the mail, requested Simmons send representative to settle account.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Fate of the Shot & Kentledge Cast by Mr. Faesch, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon announces his attention to go to Elizabeth Town and York to ascertain the fate of the shot and kentledge cast by Mr. Faesch for the use of the public.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Fate of the Appointment of Peter Beates
Mrs. Beates knows of Hodgdon's sensibility and his friendship with her revered parents. Most of her meager earnings support her and her impaired health. Peter is anxious to know the fate of his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Failure to Settle the Commissary Account, Etc.
Major Craig expresses displeasure to Hodgdon over the failure to settle the commissary account. Craig also notes that neither Indian goods nor trucks have been received.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Failed Postal Delivery of Rolls
Freeman supposed failed postal delivery inhibited his receipt of the rolls due for settling accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Extracts from contract of James OHara commencing 1 October 1798 and ending 30 September 1799
Contract of James O'Hara for the supply of rations.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)EXTRACT On Payment of Soldiers in Geogia
Col Fauche remarked on the lack of payment of soldiers in Georgia despite the necessary receipts submitted. Fauche stated militia was whispering about the lack of payment due to suspicious activity …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Extract of General Orders, 10 July 1797
Extract of General Orders dated July 10, 1797, Detroit. It refers to a letter of Caleb Swan in which he asserts that the regimental paymasters refuse to render him their accounts for settlement as has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of a Letter from the Secretary of War to His Excellency the Governor of Georgia
Congratulations on adoption of state constitution. Admiration of Georgia and South Carolina for their vigilance in preventing three refugees from Port-au-Prince from entering their respective states.
James Jackson Papers, Collection #422.Extra allowances to officers
Regulations outlining extra allowances in cases where officers are detached on service, which oblige them to incur expenses on the road and at places where there are no military posts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extensive List of Articles for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver items enumerated on a nine-page list from the public stores to Captain John Barry for the ship "United States." Included are articles for the ship's chandlery, paints, …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayExtending Our Internal Means of Defense
Since Otis has been appoined Chairman of a committee to consider extending American internal means of defense, he asks to meet with Hamilton to obtain his advice on a number of related concerns.
Alexander Hamilton PapersExpression of frustration from Navy Secretary to the Purveyor of Public Supplies
Secretary of the Navy seeks to expedite the transfer of the worst of the muskets to the Navy. He notes with frustration that if persons in public service will seek to embarrass instead of doing the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToExpresses Gratitude for Post Note for John Stagg
Letter, mentions post note for $37.75 received March 2, 1798.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Expresses Concerns about Elections
Concerns about local elections; mentions Smith's interests and opposition. Refers to election of Craik and Dart. Expresses concern about elections in Maryland but has high hopes for elections in …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Zacharias Coxes and Citizens of Tennessee
Encloses two letters on the subject of Zacharias Coxes. Hopes to explain measures taken to defeat this matter with Lieut. Col. Butler and Silas Dinsmore, with concern for the citizens of Tennessee.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expresses Concern about Men in Army who Oppose Government
Expresses concern about an army comprised of men who have opposed the government.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
