Collection
42,880 items

Danger Risked by Remaining in Town, Etc.
10/24/1798 Autograph Letter SignedKepple is glad to have heard from Mr. Henry that Hodgdon has continued in good health despite the danger he risked by remaining in town.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Cruise of the USS Constellation along the southeastern coast
07/16/1798 Letter SignedDescribes cruise of USS Constellation off the southeastern coast of the United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Cross Belts for the Troops
07/13/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon seeks the approval of the Secretary of War for providing cross belts for the troops.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Creek Factory Correspondence, Land
10/15/1798 LetterbookEncloses papers outlining proceedings with James Jordan over the property of the U.S. at St. Mary. Refers to debts due to the factory and previous correspondence.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Credit for Anchors and Blocks of Iron
03/09/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses failure to forward a receipt for three anchors and 1582 blocks of iron delivered to Capt. Nicholson in Kentucky. Until this is done no credit can be obtained.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Credibility of General Smith's Statements
09/30/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry notified Howard that he would write Bayard regarding facts of General Smiths statements as related by Captain Micheal.
Bayard Family Papers, MS #109 (Guide #151).
Credentials of Mr. Macharg
07/30/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses applicant to War Department; encloses Macharg application.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.
Creation of a Manufacturing Facility on the James River
04/27/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Secretary of War, discussing the creation of a manufacturing facility on the James River.
Ball Estate, Dupuy Papers
Craig's Drafts Will be Duly Honored, Etc.
04/13/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyAmong other matters, Hodgdon assures Craig that his drafts will be honored. He is surprised that Ackerman and McMickle are not with Craig since they have received their advances from Joshua Humphreys.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
10/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that General Wilkinson's request for stores has been cancelled.
Isaac Craig Papers
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
09/27/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon to assist Jacob Death as maybe necessary.
Isaac Craig Papers
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
09/15/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses a request for supplies made by General Wilkinson and informs Hodgdon of drafts made against his account.
Isaac Craig Papers
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
08/10/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses the clothing of the 1st Regiment and Turner's recruits with Samuel Hodgdon.
Isaac Craig Papers
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
07/10/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig requests that Hodgdon pay Cornwell and Jackson in Philadelphia.
Isaac Craig Papers
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
06/15/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses with Samuel Hodgdon the need to replace stores which have been redirected from their intended destinations by the Commander in Chief.
Isaac Craig Papers
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
03/30/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that river gallies will likely not be constructed prior to 1 October.
Isaac Craig Papers
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
02/09/1798 LetterbookMajor Craig addresses sundry items with Samuely Hodgdon: the general's desire to have the waggoner pay for a repair of his damaged looking glasses; Craig mentions the Secretary at War's delay in …
Isaac Craig Papers
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
01/26/1798 LetterbookMajor Craig forwards a general return of stores for Fort Pitt, Fort Franklin, Fort Le Beouf, and Presque Isle to Samuel Hodgdon.
Isaac Craig Papers
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
01/20/1798 LetterbookFor Hodgdon's review, Major Craig forwards a general statement of accounts transacted between himself and Mr. Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
01/12/1798 LetterbookMajor Craig discusses his "claim of compensation for extra sevices" with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
01/05/1798 LetterbookMajor Craig discusses the accounts of the late Quartermaster General with Samuel Hodgdon.
Isaac Craig Papers
Covered With a Thick Gloom, Etc.
10/02/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon urges Smith to see that the pattern articles of clothing reach their final destination as quickly as possible. He laments that Philadelphia is still covered with a thick gloom due to the fever …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Cover Letter: Enclosed Certificate of Clerk's Salary
05/17/1798 Autograph Letter SignedStretch encloses a certificate relating to the salary of the clerk of the Navy Yard.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Cover Letter for Recommendation
06/30/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCover letter recommends of Col. John Bull as Superintendent at Harpers Ferry.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
Cover letter for papers submitted to Congress by the Secretary at War
02/1798 Letterbook"Committee appointed by the House of Representatives to inquire into the expenditure of monies appropriated to the construction of a naval armament - and into the causes of delay into the completion …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
