Collection
42,880 items

All the Shot to the Navy Yard. Etc.
05/25/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are the orders of Mr. Francis to send all the shot to the Navy Yard. He told Godfrey and Mr. Larson to continue producing it until he told them to stop so they currently have more than twenty …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
All the Cannon Balls to the Navy Yard
05/15/1798 DocumentAn order to send to the Navy Yard all the cannon balls of the following sizes: 18 pound, 9 pound, 6 pound. Receipts should be taken from Captain Moseley or Captain Smith.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
All My Neighbors Have Left Me
09/14/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyAmidst a discussion of supply matters, Hodgdon despairs that even though his family remains well, all of his neighbors have left due to fear of contagion.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Alexander Dallas accounts
03/22/1798 LetterbookDiscusses payment of ration accounts of Pennsylvania militia on Western Expedition 1794.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Agreement for House for Naval Department between Hodgdon and Charles Kenley.
06/20/1798 Document SignedStates Kenly will repair house currently occupied by Tench Coxe and that Coxe will return the house in the state which he received it.
Etting Collection
Agreement & Receipts of the Shipwrights
04/27/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosed are the agreements and receipts of the shipwrights who are on their way to Pittsburgh.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Agents Employed to Make Contracts
09/19/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe principal agents employed to make contracts to procure cannon carriages and materials for workmen for the erection or repair of fortifications are Col. Ebenezer Stevens of New York, Archibald …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Affirmation of Appointment of Non-Commissioned Officers
10/10/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHoops would have given Henry a certificate of concurrence with his appointment of non-commissioned officers if he had know it was required.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Affects of Disease on Sundry Locations, Etc.
10/06/1798 Letter SignedAmidst a discussion of sundry supply matters, McLane says that he is pleased to hear that Hodgdon has been seen passing in apparent health through the streets of Philadelphia where so much disease and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Advisement to Increase Naval Strength of United States to Protect Her Trade
04/09/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMcHenry advised an increase in naval power to protect trade. Erection of forts, and other necessary buildings all to be funded by government. President to be given authority over navy in times of …
Printed Versions - No image
Advice to McHenry on Providing Information to the President on Public Stores
08/25/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton gave "hint" to McHenry to provide the Commander-in-Chief with extensive information on the specific status of the public stores.
Printed Versions 
Advice on Ship Which Will Not Comply With Orders
05/25/1798 Letterbook CopyLetter, advises ship not ready to comply with orders.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Advice on Payment for Lost Post Notes
04/21/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon is seeking Wolcott's advice regarding lost post notes sent to Thomas Holt, the public agent at New London, Virginia. The bank refuses to supply duplicates so how is the lost money to be …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Advice on Name
08/23/1798 Letter SignedEncloses invoice for goods for Lieutenant Leonard, Windsor, Vermont. Requested advice on the Lieutenants last "name" (referring to Windsor). Hopes is unsure if its his last name or if its the name …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)- No image
Advice for Rallying Support Against France
05/19/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton was appalled with the supporters of France residing in the United States and asked Washington to use his influence to change opinions in Virginia and North Carolina. Mentioned duty to his …
Printed Versions 
Advertisement & Reward Following Robbery at Military Storehouse
03/20/1798 Document SignedThe chief clerk of the War Department transmits to John Harris an advertisement to be placed in the newspapers of Philadelphia. The advertisement offers a reward for the apprehension of thieves who …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Advancing the Amount of the Missing Notes
06/08/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon discusses the missing post notes and assures Holt that the Secretary of War has agreed to advance him the amount of the missing notes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Advances to Wagoners
05/28/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon requests an additional warrant to pay the advances to the wagoners for the delivery of their loads.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Advances to the Ship-Wrights, Etc.
04/24/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon requests a warrant to enable him to pay the bills drawn on him by the Quartermaster's department and the advances of the ship-wrights gone to Pittsburgh.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Advances to Families of Ship's Carpenters
07/20/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig requests that Samuel Hodgdon provide a statement of all advances made to the families of ship's carpenters so that final settlement can be made in a timely manner.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Advances Made to Families of Shipbuilders, Etc.
07/27/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that a general return of stores has been transmitted to the Secretary at War. Craig acknowledges receipt of Hodgdon's advances made to families of shipbuilders.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Advances Funds for Seamen and Officers on Frigate Constitution
05/16/1798 LetterbookDirects funds for recruitment for seaman and officers on the frigate Constitution.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Advance to a Waggoner, Etc.
06/22/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig requests that an advance provided to a waggoner be placed to his credit. Craig also requests an immediate supply of files and whip saws.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Addressing McHenry's Place in the Hamilton Relative Rank Intrigues
09/13/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAuthorizes the commissioning of generals of the army in the order of Knox, Pinckney, and Hamilton, and asks McHenry to call Knox and Hamilton into service whenever he deems fit. Answers McHenry's …
John Adams Papers
Addressing Libel, Officer Appointments & North Carolina Horsemen
09/13/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAddresses libels uttered by Major Brooks; Adams says he leaves it to McHenry and Stoddert to make a decision about the man's fitness for appointment. States that General North must accept his …
Stephen Raphel Papers
