Melancton Smith
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Kentledge to be Transported to Philadelphia
Hodgdon wants kentledge transported to Philadelphia as it comes to hand and at a rate not to exceed three dollars per ton.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge Needed for the Ships
Hodgdon expresses the need for a large amount of kentledge to be used as permanant ballast on the ships purchased by the United States.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge is Wanted Most of All
Hodgon anxiously waits the arrival of guns, shot, and kentledge but kentledge is wanted most of all and is available at Elizabeth Town and New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Inquiry Regarding Clothing for Capt. McKee
Hodgdon inquires about the clothing sent to Capt. McKee.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.In Want of Fifty Tons of Kentledge
Hodgdon says that he is need of 50 tons of kentledge and asks Smith to send it to him from the amount he has on hand.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Freight of the Guns
Hodgdon has met with Captain Le Homedieu about abatement of the freight for the guns. Le Homedieu complained about this prospect so Hodgdon orders Smith to settle with the owner in New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Explaining Mr. Shute's Account
Hodgdon expresses his confusion regarding Mr. Shute's account and asks Smith to provide clarification.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Disposition of Brass Twenty-Four Pounders
Hodgdon discusses the disposition of the brass twenty-four pounders ordered from Albany and transported to Smith via York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Detention of the Box of Pattern Muskets
Hodgdon is concerned about the detention of the box of pattern muskets because one hundred people will remain idle until they arrive. He will do his best to find them.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Covered With a Thick Gloom, Etc.
Hodgdon 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.Clothing for the Troops at Niagara
In addition to the articles shipped to Oswego, Smith is asked to forward the clothing intended for the troops at Niagara with all possible dispatch by water if possible and by land if necessary.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Clothing for the Posts of Oswego & Niagara
Hodgdon discusses the transportation of shipments of clothing intended for Oswego and Niagara.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Articles for Recruiting Parties
Hodgdon asks Smith to expedite the articles in the enclosed invoice to the recruiting parties since nothing can be accomplished at those destinations until the clothing arrives.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.An Unfortunate Affair
Hogdon expresses his dismay that the arms intended for Ensign Boote somehow were sent to the wrong address despite the fact that the address for which they were intended was clearly marked.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.A Four Pounder for Colonel Ebenezer Stevens
Hodgdon advises Smith that when the four pounders arrive from Albany, one of them is to be sent to Col. Ebenezer Stevens.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.A Discount on the Enormous Freight Charges
In addition to discussing the shipment of sundry cannon, Hodgdon asks Smith to inquire about a possible reduction of the freight charges for the heavy 24 pounders and carriages.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Payment and Receipt for Delivery by Mr. Hutchins, Burlington Stage Boat
Mr. Hutchins requests payment for the freight of 2 hogsheads and a clothing bale for William Littlefield in Newport. Hutchins claims to have lost receipt for safe delivery. Requests another receipt.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Announces Shipment of Clothing to West Point
Announces delivery of clothing for troops at West Point. Requests the speedy dispatch of the shipment. Water transportation is now open.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
