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Requested Warrrant to Pay Drafts of the Quartermasters Department
Letter, asks for warrant re Quarter Master's drafts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requested Warrant for $4688
Hodgdon requests a warrant to pay seven bills drawn on him by the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requested Warrant for $3,500
Hodgdon requests a warrant so that he can discharge his acceptances of five bills drawn by the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requested Warrant Charged to the Quartermaster General
Hodgdon requests a warrant to discharge several accepted drafts and to settle three accounts in the Quartermaster's department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requested Receipt is Enclosed
Enclosed is the requested receipt to be annexed to the warrant that covers the check on the Bank of the United States charged to the Quartermaster's department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requested Estimate Enclosed
Enclosed is the requested estimate made according to the Act authorizing the purchase.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requested Drafts Charged to the Quartermaster General
Hodgdon requests a warrant to enable him to discharge accepted drafts, charged as usual to the Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Request for Estimate of Disease in Philadelphia, for the Safety of Congress
Adams' annual request for McHenry to weigh the level of disease in Philadelphia against the safety of Congress, which will shortly be convening its next session there.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Request for Boat & Crew to Attend USS Ganges
Requests that Barry have a boat and crew prepared to take McHenry to the USS Ganges [about to set sail against the French].
John Barry Collection.Request for Advancement of Funds to Pay Recruits for USS Constitution
Asks Fitzgerald to advance $700 to a naval officer of the USS Constitution to provide for the enlistment of seamen and Marines for that ship, that it may put to sea as soon as possible. Promises …
John Fitzgerald Papers, Mmc80002812/Reports Representation to the President
Does not blame Hamilton for his determination. Peckering, Wolcott, and Claddert have agreed to make a respectful representation to the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Poor Conduct of Col. Howard
Reports disappointing conduct of Colonel Howard, although the newspaper reports will probably not affect his congressional election.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Activity of Provisional Army in Pennsylvania and Delaware
Speaks of [illegible name] who serves the government, particularly in South Carolina, with an appointment in the provisional army. Left Philadelphia to discuss matters with generals in the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Report from London on French Intentions
King warns Hamilton of his suspicions regarding French intentions with respect to the American navy and the potential for war with France.
Alexander Hamilton PapersReport from Colonel Stevens
Col. Stevens reports use of money for purchases and expresses fears and concerns.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reporrts Activities after McHenry's Departure
Reports activities while McHenry has been gone, including the receipt of correspondence and a request from the President. Announces arrival of a vessel.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Replacing Young Lawrence with Young Harrison
Since Mr. Lawrence has expressed his regret at the nomination of his son, perhaps young Harrison, the son of the District Attorney, could be nominated in his stead.
Alexander Hamilton PapersReplacing Privates' Clothing with Sergeants' Clothing
Hodgdon proposes sending sergeants' clothing in place of privates clothing which is in short supply. Though the clothing for sergeants is more expensive there is not much difference between the two.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Repairs in the Building at Carlisle, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses a number of matters with the Secretary of War including needed repairs in the building at Carlisle which should be addressed soon so that the necessary materials may be obtained.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Renting One Half of Pennsylvania's Magazine
Hodgdon discusses the terms by which the United States has rented one half of the powder magazine of Pennsylvania, including additional terms if more than one half of the magazine is needed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Rendering My Quarterly Accounts
Hodgdon is completing his quarterly accounts so he asks Glen to forward his account with the expenditures for his advances.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Removing the Shot & Shells at Your Furnace
Hodgdon informs Udrie that the public shot and shells at his furnace will be removed to Philadelphia and asks him to arrange their transportation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Removal of Stores Due to Danger of Infection
Hodgdon refutes the argument of those who claim that the public stores should be moved due to the risk of infection. The stores exist to support the Army and every effort should be made to see that …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Removal from the Fever, Etc.
Among other concerns, Hodgdon laments that even though the danger from the fever is exagerrated, the public offices will be removed to Trenton although he will stay in Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
