Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
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Officers of the Higher Grades Are Assembling Here, Etc.
Along with a discussion of Craig's claims, Hodgdon notes that the Commander in Chief and officers of the higher grade, including Colonel Hamilton and General Washington, are assenbling in …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Offering Myself for a Staff Appointment
Because the climate of the Mississippi does not agree with him, Glen would like to return to the Atlantic states and offer himself for a position on Hamilton's staff.
Alexander Hamilton PapersObtaining Payment for Tents & Poles
Hodgdon expects that Pennsylvania will pay for the tents and poles used by the health office but made chargeable, according to Middle's receipt, to Pennsylvania.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Obtaining My Son's Discharge
Dover enlists Livingston's assistance in obtaining his son's discharge from the War Department.
Alexander Hamilton PapersObservations on Arms, Accoutrments, & Clothing
Cushing provides his assessment of the current state of arms, clothing, and accoutrments. Though his knowledge of the cavalry is limited, he believes their clothing is generally as defective as that …
Alexander Hamilton PapersOath of Office of the Inspector of Shoes
Letter, encloses oath of office for the Inspector of Shoes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Oath of Office of Benjamin Scott
Letter, encloses oath for hat inspector Benjamin Scott; discusses contract to provide hats to United States.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Oath for the Inspectors of Clothing for the Current Year
Letter, encloses Oath of the Inspectors of the Clothing; alludes to Army uniforms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Oakum Required for the Walnut Hill Garrison
Hodgdon informs McHenry that the Commander in Chief [Adams] requires oakum to be shipped to the Walnut Hill garrison immediately and can be procured no nearer than Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Number of Muskets Received of Mr. Ames, Etc.
In addition to requesting the number of muskets received from Mr. Ames, Hodgdon emphasizes the necessity of including weights and measures on returns and compliments Bryant for doing so,.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Notification of Various Issues, Including Congress' Refusal to Declare War on France
Informs Barry of various matters -- including information about another ship, the health of his wife, and the closing of Congress without an official declaration of war against France.
John Barry Collection.Notification of Receipt of Letters, Resignation of Lieut. Discussed
Discussed resignation of Lieut, receipt of documents from various officers. Request for clothing and medical supplies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Notification of Philip Church's Appointment to Capt. of Infantry
Adams notified Hamilton that he met Hamilton's nephew, Philip Church in Philadelphia and New York. Being pleased with him, Adams appointed Church title Capt. of Infantry, per request of Hamilton.
Alexander Hamilton PapersNotification of Inspection of New York Cannon Promised to United States
Informs Governor Jay that Captain John Barry, of the frigate United States, has been ordered to travel to New York to inspect the cannon Jay has offered to lend to the United States. Gives …
John Barry Collection.Notes of Presidential Speech about Providing Adequate Supplies
Promise of adequate supplies. Anxious to utilize the proper departments. Expresses trust in his careful deliberation. Believes Pickering will have more notes of the speech.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Note Payable to Doctor Hodge
Hodgdon inquires about the note for $200 intended for Doctor Hodge. He has heard nothing from Parker on the subject and wants to ensure that the letter with the note was received by him.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Not A Pig On Hand!
Hodgdon laments that the ship "Delaware" is ready to receive her ballast but there is not a pig [kentledge] on hand to provide it. He hopes that the vessel from Elizabeth Town will deliver it soon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.No Public Service Without Adequate Compensation
Hamilton expresses in the strongest terms his inability to serve as Inspector General without the compensation associated with that position.
Alexander Hamilton PapersNo Order for Clothing
Hodgdon informs Frye that he has no clothing for him and admonishes him that there is no point in writing unless he has something to communicate.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.No More Guns to Forward
Even though no additional guns are available for the vessels on the Lakes, the original order will be forwarded as promised.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.No Mistake in the Delivery of Clothing
Hodgdon assures Kelteisen that the shipment of clothing to him is not a mistake. He should await further orders as to their disposition.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.No Mistake in the Business of the Clothing
Hodgdon assures De Saussure that there is no mistake in the clothing sent to Capt. Kalteisen despite Kalteisen's assertions to the contrary.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.No Military Stores Can Be Delivered to the Navy
Hodgdon alerts Stoddert that he has no authorization from the Secretary of War to deliver stores to the Navy. The Secretary has been informed that 689 arms are ready to be delivered but he has not yet …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.No Abatement, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses transporting gun stocks by water to Hartford and two more deaths due to the fever ravaging Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.No Abatement Yet Discoverable
Among sundry supply matters, Hodgdon discusses the deaths, that may include the demise of his clerk, resulting from the ongoing fever in Philadelphia
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
