John Wilkins, Jr.
126 documents
Your Drafts Will Meet Due Honor, Etc.
Hodgdon assures Wilkins that his drafts will be honored and his estimates will be attended to.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.War Seems Inevitable, Etc.
Among other more mundane business matters, Hodgdon warns that the President will soon make major communications to Congress that seem to indicate that war is imminent.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.War Consignments Are the Order of the Day
Hodgdon observes that war consignments appear to be the order of the day. Congress has ordered another regiment of artillerists to be raised and additional fortifications to protect the coasts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Vessel to be built at Detroit and orders for forwarding of clothing to troops at Northwestern Posts
McHenry discusses plans for United States vessel to be built during winter at Detroit and orders for forwarding of clothing to garrisoned troops at Northwestern Posts
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Prospect of War, Etc.
Among sundry supply matters, Hodgdon discusses the prospect of war [with France} and hopes that Americans will conduct themselves like men determined to be free.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Sundry Accounts
Letter, discusses accounts re recruiting service.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request for payment for articles purchased by Major Craig
McHenry submits list of articles purchased by Major Isaac Craig and and delivered to Major Freeman. He asks that they be paid for out the monies in Quarter Master General's Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receiving Money from Young Clifford
Letter, asks for help collecting money from young Clifford.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Receipt of Whitmore Knaggs
Payment in full of interpreter.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Receipt for painting services by Williams and Coates
Received from John Wilkins Jr. Quarter Master General, by Isaac Craig, $127.93 for paining done to Commander's quarters at Fort Fayette.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rates & Availability of Shot & Shells
Letter, asks for rates & availablity of shot and shells; discusses shipping shot and shells.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Preparation for War
Hodgdon observes that every possible preparation is being made for the war that seems inevitable and the people appear ready to meet the challenge.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.My Sacrifices Are Overlooked, Etc.
Hodgdon confides in Wilkins that the many sacrifices he has made in his post are overlooked. The commendations he has received from the great men will probably be his only compensation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Mistake in the Order of Sherry Wine
Hodgdon notes a mistake in the order of sherry wine in which 12 casks were ordered instead of just two. If additional wine is needed, Wilkins should so advise.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Major Cushing's Account
Letter, discusses credits & debits of Major Cushing.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
