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Potential Officers of the Provisional Army
Hamilton assesses the credentials of several of the men who have been proposed for positions in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPostpones Departure for New York
Refers to arrival of marines in New York. His departure has been postponed. Requested the company of Lieut. Col. Doughty at Brunswick.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Please Send Fifty Barrels of Powder
Hodgdon asks Briant to send fifty barrels of powder and fifty stand of arms to Boston, addressed to Mr. Stephen Higginson.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Plans for Best Use of Men; Gratitude for Appointment
Has complied with request. Refers to best use of men in and out of Congress. Expresses gratitude for appointment. Plans to join the Board.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Pecans for the President
Hodgdon informs President Adams that he is sending him some pecans, a highly estimated nut that grows in the Mississippi Territory.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Payment of the Missing Notes
Hodgdon asks the Directors to provide the specific reasons why they refuse to make payments for the missing post notes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Payment of Elias Langham's Draft
Enclosed is a post note in payment of Elias Langham's draft on Hodgdon in Taylor's favor.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Payment Must be Made Through Your Employer
Hodgdon notfies Cald\well that payments to him must be made by his employer who in turn must make his requisitions through the Treasury.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Paying Mr. Haywood for the Express Hire
Carrington's account is in hand relative to the money paid, at the request of John Steele, to Mr. Haywood for the express hire.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Paying More Drafts on the Quartermaster's Department
Letter, discusses drafts on the Quarter Master General; asks for money to pay drafts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Paying for the Sloop
Hodgdon is puzzled as to how to resolve the question of how to pay for the sloop purchased by Mr. DeButts who seeks an advance from the United States.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Pay of the Shipwrights, Etc.
Among other topics, Hodgdon discusses the pay of shipwrights all of whom should receive the same pay per month.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Pay of Ship Carpenters, Etc.
Letter, alludes to compensation of ship carpenters; discusses public stores and other matters.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Pay for the Second Quarter of 1798
Hodgdon describes the urgency with which the gentlemen who receive salaries along with his own view the necessity of obtaining their pay for the quarter ending June 30, 1798,
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Pay & Allowances for Canal Laborers
Hodgdon discusses the pay and allowances for the sundry laborers who will work on the new canal.
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.Passage Money Deducted from Their Bounty
The mean leaving Philadelphia for New York via Amboy have agreed to have their passage money deducted from their bounty.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Papers Related to Sundry Accounts
Hodgdon provides a detailed explanation of three papers submitted by Mr. Glen relating to sundry accounts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Paper, Wax & Wafers, and Stands of Arms
Hodgdon provides information on the supply of paper and stands of arms forwarded to Wilmington, North Carolina.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Pained Reaction to Knox's Refusal, Etc.
Among other matters, Hamilton expresses dismay at General Knox's negative response to his subordination to Hamilton in the Provisional Army and voices his gratitude at Washington's continued support …
Alexander Hamilton PapersPackages Shipped On Board the Schooner "John"
Hodgdon notifies Jackson that he has forwarded packages to him on board the Schooner "John".
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Packages of Clothing for the Troops at Oswego
Hodgdon informs Captain Houdin of Houdin's responsibility for seeing that the clothing for the troops at Oswego reach their final destination.
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.
