Michael G. Houdin
36 documents
Brass Twenty-Four Pounders To Be Sent
Hodgdon orders Houdin to send three twenty-four pounders to New York to the address of Melancton Smith.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Annuities for the Six Nations
The sloop "Eliza" will carry the annuities for the Six Nations of Indians to Melancton Smith in New York who will forward them to Houdin. They will then be sent on to Mr. Chapin who will make a …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Signature for Salary Adjustment; Inquires after Clothing Supply
Corrects the amount of salary for the previous quarter. Requests a signature before the amount can be credited and paid. Has not heard regarding the clothing supply forwarded by the way of York for …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Pay Records, Information about Powder Storage
Houdin's pay is due for 6 months. Requests him to send orders. Reports difficulty and expense of storage of powder at his post. Requests information about kinds of casts in which powder is contained …
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 Delivery of Muskets from Vermont to Albany with Proper Storage and Inspection
The Secretary of Treasury has ordered that muskets made in Vermont be stored at Albany. Requests that they be delivered and stored appropriately. Muskets will be inspected by whomever the Secretary …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Promises to Remedy Embarrassing Situation with Rent for Powder Magazine
Reports that the Secretary of War will assist in remedying the embarrassing situation regarding the rent due for powder magazine. Through the multiplicity of business this has been overlooked until …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Payment of Rent for Magazine
Received letter about rent due for the magazine, which the Secretary of War will discharge immediately. The accountant will produce a warrant for the amount needed. Seeks to fully understand the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Expresses Concern about Delivery of Medicines and Hospital Stores
Forwards to Col. Evin Stevens medicine and hospital stores to Niagara. Has written to Rivardi so he is apprised of their arrival. Requests that as soon as Hoduin receives them, he ship them to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Assures Proper Payment
Reports conversation with Secretary of War. McHenry assures that decisive measures will be taken. Houdin will be paid properly.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Writing off Postage as an Expense
Houdin's account for the quarter ending on the 30th of September has been processed. $7.50 was deducted for postage. Simmons asks Houdin to forward the receipt of the Postmaster with his account to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
