Melancton Smith
44 documents
Troops to March to Frontier
Recent events on frontier warrants support of troops. Knox requested Smith to furnish troops with provisions and passage to New Brunswick.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Transporting Brass Cannon with Their Carriages & Implements
Hodgdon orders that the cannon that he acquired from Capt. Houdin at Albany be transported by water to Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Sundry Articles for the Six Nations of Indians
Enclosed is a Bill of Lading for sundry articles to be shipped to Michael Houdin at Albany and by him transported to Israel Chapin for the use of the Six Nations of Indians as their annual annuity.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Sundries to be Forwarded to the Troops at West Point
Enclosed is a bill of lading for articles that are to be forwarded to the commanding officer of the troops at West Point.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Stationery for Colonel Williams at Springfield
Hodgdon informs Smith that he is responsible for making sure that the box of stationery reaches Col. Williams at Springfield.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Six Deaths Yesterday, Etc.
In addition to supply matters, Hodgdon notes the death of Capt. Joseph Anthony which he considers a great mercantile loss. The sickness in Philadelphia has not abated.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Shipment of Sundry Ordnance to Charleston
Hodgdon discusses the shipment of cannon and carriages to Charleston, South Carolina.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Shipment Intended for Oswego, Etc.
Smith is urged to expedite the shipment of articles intended for the troops at Oswego. The pattern arms seem to have been lost probably due to the wrong mark on their box.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Settling the Freight for Forty Instead of Fifty Dollars
The freight of the cannon and their carriages has been settled with Captain Le Homedieu for forty instead of fity dollars and they have gone forward.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Propietors Have Treated Me Shamefully, Etc.
Along with discussing the means of settling Smith's account, Hodgdon expresses his dismay at the shameful treatment to which he has been subjected by the proprietors of the Amboy conveyances who have …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Prompt Attention to the Articles Consigned
Hodgdon expresses concern that the invoice of anvils, vices, and rolled iron has not yet reached Smith.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Procuring Sleighs at Poughkeepsie
Hodgdon discusses the possibility of purchasing sleighs at Poughkeepsie as a means of transporting clothing to Oswego.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Pattern Sword to Hartford, Etc.
Hodgdon compliments Smith for the promptness with which he has executived certaincommissions and urges that a pattern sword be sent to Hartford for the use of contractors Greenleaf & Briel.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Pattern Muskets to be Forwarded to Rhode Island
Hodgdon discusses Smith's compensation, the pattern muskets to be sent to Rhode Island, and the pattern clothing that Smith forwarded.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Pattern Muskets Intended for Providence
Hodgdon wants to know what has become of the pattern muskets sent to Smith to be forwarded to Providence. When Smith finds them, he is to ensure that the muskets are in perfect order since they are …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Packages Intended for Captain Littlefield & His Men
Hodgdon informs Smith of his responsibility for ensuring that the packages intended for Capt. Littlefield and his men are transported as quickly as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ordnance for Capt. Frye at Governors Island
Hodgdon describes the ordnance that is to be transported to Capt. Frederick Frye at Govenors Island in New York harbor.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Ordnance & Military Stores Shipped to Hartford, Etc.
Hodgdon directs Smith to ship the ordnance and militry stores at Hartford to the destination that he will designate.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Not A Pig On Hand!
Hodgdon laments that the ship "Delaware" is ready to receive her ballast but there is not a pig [kentledge] on hand to provide it. He hopes that the vessel from Elizabeth Town will deliver it soon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Musket Stocks to the Public Works at Springfield
Hodgdon discusses the urgency of getting the shipment of 3000 musket stocks to the Public Works at Springfield.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
