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Reports Payment of Draft from Mr. Hole to Mr. Reed
Refers to draft from Mr. Hole to pay Mr. Reed. Hodgdon has paid the amount to the Treasurer. Sends receipts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Payment of Bill; Encloses Check
Acknowledges receipt of letter from James Miller, Deputy Quartermaster General. Reports payment of bill. Encloses check on the draft of the local branch bank in New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Payment of Accounts to Alexander Turner to Pay McKinley's Deserted Wife & Children
Reports that the balance of McKinley's account has long been paid to Alexander Turner as reimbursement for monies advanced to support McKinley's deserted wife and children.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Payment for Houdin's Magazine
Received letter about the magazine occupied by Captain Houdin. The Secretary of War will make an immediate payment for the amount due.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports on Orders for Clothing, Hats, and Haversacks
Reports on clothing orders. Apologizes for misunderstanding with infantry hats. Requests pattern hat and pattern haversack. Agrees to send recruiting money to Major Bradley
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports of Arrival of Muskets to Baltimore; Requests Delivery to Philadelphia
The Secretary of Treasury has informed the Secretary of War of arrival of 24 cases of muskets in Baltimore from Hamburgh, according to directions from Mr. Pitkin to Mr. King. Requests him to send the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports News of Indians Departing, Gen. Wilksin Arriving, Decision on Stevens Retiring, Death of James Miller's Wife
Reports that Indians will sail on a vessel from Orleans. He expects General Wilkinson with news. Swans has assigned apartments. The decision on Stevens's request to retire will be known soon.The …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Negotiations for Stevens's Salary; Inquires about Bell Tents
Approves Stevens's salary request. Expresses support for Stevens and his work at the assigned post. Reports the building of bell tents and wonders if Stevens knows anything about their construction.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Need to Pay Outstanding Debts
Must take care of some outstanding debts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Navigation is Open; Will Send Shipments
Pleased to learn that navigation is now free and that stores for lower posts can be forwarded. Ensign Cook's letter will be forwarded.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Military Bills, Officer Regulations, and Northampton County Insurrection
The mode in which laws are published prohibits him from immediately sending them out, but promises to send them when he can. Determines that commanding officers will act as field officers, and hopes …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Medicine and Hospital Stores Sent to Fort Massac with Directions
Received letter about medicine and hospital stores marked Fort Massac and West Florida. The Secretary of War suggests the whole supply be sent to Fort Massac. The commanding officer there should wait …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Loss of Key to Mr. Smith's Store; Injury and Ruin of Stores
The key to Mr. Smith's store has not been returned. This will cost the US. Requests return of key. Smith is not entitled to the rent already received. He has removed stores for his own accommodation. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Loan of Arms to New York; Requires Receipt and Return
Refers to loan of arms from Houdin's store to New York. Asks Houdin to thank whoever delivered and received the arms. Requests receipt and all particular information. Reports his intention to collect …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports List of Returns, Gen. Hamilton's Letter, Musket Cartridges, Field Artillery at Springfield
Missing list of returns and supplies. Commissions for services are included in salaries. Is glad that General Hamilton has written to the Secretary of War in Stevens's behalf. Will forward materials …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Lieut. Leonard's Need for Assistance
Reports that Lieutenant Leonard may not be able to march with his men without assistance, and that inhabitants are very anxious that they move along.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Legislative Action from Annapolis
Reports legislative action to loan money to the Potomac and Susquehanna companies to clear the bed of the Susquehanna River. Discussion of removal of seat of government from that location.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Lack of Clothing in Store; Recommends Mr. Billington to Inspect Clothing at Busk Hill
Reports that it is most likely that not much clothing remains in store nor is expected soon. Suitable stores cannot be procured at New Castle. Reports danger of contagious ague and fever in the city. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports International Affairs
Mentions the use of his secretary. Small talk--mentions spending evenings together in Philadelphia. Refers to death of Mr. Hill and talks of other common acquaintances. Speaks of leadership role of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Interactions with Indian Agents
Reports letter from Cherokee chief, Doublehead. Mr. Mitchell, resident agent for the Chactaw, reports that all is well. At his death, chief Appomingo counseled his people to remain friends with the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Interaction with the President
Refers to interactions with the President regarding Hamilton's requests, but Adams will not be hurried on any decision. Mentions need for recruiting service. Expresses concern for costs and nomination …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Interaction with Tench Francis about Simmons's Character
Encloses letter to Tench Francis regarding unfavorable opinion of Simmons's character. Questions idea of an assistant purveyor.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Indian Talks, Request for American Flag
Reports recent meeting with Double Head and another Cherokee chief with himself and Colonel Butler. The Cherokee nation promises to stop plundering and to live in friendly terms with the whites. The …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Indian Talks and Affairs
Reports that all is going well with Indian talks. Promises to send a flag for their next feast. Apologizes for trouble of horse given by Colonel Butler, then taken away. Looks forward to seeing him at …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Inability to Fulfill Request
Reports that it is impossible to fulfill his requests based on the Commander in Chief. Requests any notes from previous conversations.
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