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We Will Not Submit to the Terrible Republic
Hodgdon discusses the freight being transported to Capt. Truxton's ship and stresses that although France (the "terrible republic") seems determined to have every government at its feet, the U. S. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Washington, Pinckney, & Hamilton Are Arraigning the New Army, Etc.
In addition to discussing the advances to shipwrights and the absense of infection in Philadelphia, Hodgdon notes that Generals Washington, Pinckney, and Hamilton are raising a new army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant to Pay Ten Accepted Bills, Etc.
Hodgdon requests a warrant to pay ten accepted bills to be charged, as ususal, to the Quartermaster General
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant to Pay Accepted Drafts
Hodgdon lists eleven drafts for which he needs a warrant that should be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant to Discharge Accepted Drafts
Hodgdon requests a warrant to discharge a list of accepted warrants.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant to Discharge Accepted Bills
In order to discharge accepted bills, Hodgdon requests a warrant to be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant to Cover Accepted Drafts
Hodgdon requests a warrant to cover seven accepted drafts in the Quartermaster's department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant to Cover Accepted Bills & Advances to Wagoners
Hodgdon requests a warrant, charged to the Quartermaster General, to pay seven accepted bills and to pay advances to wagoners for transporting clothing and stores to the Army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant Requested & Charged to the Quartermaster General
Letter, asks for money for transportation accounts; mentions Army; alludes to treaty supplies.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant in the Quartermaster General's Favor
In order to pay bills drawn on Hodgdon by the Quartermaster General, he requests a warrant drawn in his favor for $6,794.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant in Favor of the Quartermaster General
Letter, asks for warrant re Quarter Master General's accounts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant for Nine Thousand Dollars
In order to discharge acceptances on bills drawn on him and to pay sundry accounts, Hodgdon requests a warrant for nine thousand dollars.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant for $2,500
To discharge his acceptances of three bills drawn on him, Hodgdon requests a warrant for $2,500.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant for $10,500
Hodgdon requests a warrant to discharge thirteen of the Quartermaster General's bills.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant Charged to the Quartermaster General
Hodgdon requests a warrant for $11,430 to be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Warrant Charged to the Quartermaster General
Letter, asks for warrant to pay drafts on Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.War with the Terrible Republic Seems Inevitable
Along with account and supply information Hodgdon offers a critique of the virulence and impudence of the [anti-federalist] opinions of [Benjamin Frankline] Bache. He warns that war with France seems …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.War with the Great Republic, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses sundry items including the infamous "Aurora" [newspaper] and war with the Great Republic [France].
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 Seems Inevitable
Among sundry references to supply and accounting matters, Hodgdon warns of the inevitability of war and mysteriously observes that President Adams "has embraced her element" and soon hopes to hear …
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.War Between England & France
Letter, advises re faulty musical instruments; alludes to Army band; discusses foreign relations and the arming of vessels for war; discusses rumors re an Invasion of England.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Wanton Detention & Exposure of Public Property
Hodgdon is extremely critical of the detaining of public wagons which delays Hamilton's effects and will be particulary egregious if the peltry are damaged.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Waiting for Orders
Hodgdon reminds McHenry that Mr. Annelly and the other men are still waiting for orders to go to their new post. An advance has been requested that will allow them and their families to proceed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Urging the Secretary's Decision on My Claim
Hodgdon urges McHenry to make a decsion on his claim.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
