Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
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Maintains Relationship and Esteem
Explains slight delay in return to Philadelphia. Appreciates his service and seeks to promote it.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Maintaining the Public Business, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon expresses his determination to maintain the public business in the face of many departures from the city due to the fear of contagion,
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Loss of Saltpeter
Hodgdon informs Steele of the loss of a portion of shipped saltpeter due probably to drying during storage and to loss during transportation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Loss of Saltpeter
Hodgdon alerts Halsey that the saltpeter he forwarded falls short of the amount indicated on the invoice, probably due to loss due to drying and loss during transportation.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Looking Your Enemy in the Face
Hodgdon expresses his hope that the supplies Capt. Weeks will receive from Providence and Springfield renders him as well equipped as his potential enemy.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Location of the Third Arsenal
Hodgdon discusses at length proposals for the location of the third arsenal and magazine which will be added to the ones already at Springfield and Potomac.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Location of Spanish Posts
Letter, discusses Spanish posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Load Intended to Go Forward by Phillips
The load intended for Colonel Henley at Knoxville has arrived safely but late so money should be deducted from Phillips' advance. If he refuses to pay, a suit should be instituted to recover what the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of Stores for Capt. Frye
Houdin is asked to send a list of stores to Capt. [Frederick] Frye at Governors Island.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of Nominations & Sundry Military Affairs
McHenry notes that the President has not commented on his list of nominations of officers for the Additional Army. He has finished his report to the President on American military affairs and awaits …
Alexander Hamilton PapersList of Articles to be Purchased
Hodgdon encloses a list of articles sent to Pittsburgh which should be purchased for the public stores.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Letter of Recommendation in My Favor
Smith informs Hamilton that he will be presented with a letter of recommendation from Judge Wickham of Grange County. Smith is currently indisposed but will provide additional letters of …
Alexander Hamilton PapersLetter Citation
Cited in McHenry to Adams, 09/15/1798. Remands applications for officer's commissions in the provisional army to McHenry, as he knows the applicants.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter & Enclosures Received
Hodgdon acknowledges receipt of McHenry's letter and enclosures which will be delivered immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Le Projet Ques Vous M'avez Demande.
DuPortail prend la liberte de recommender a Hamilton le revision.
Alexander Hamilton PapersLarge Box Containing Soldiers' Clothing, Etc.
Letter, discusses storing Army uniforms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kirkpatrick's Cash Accounts
Hodgdon's accounts contain Kirkpatrick's cash accounts;
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge to New York
Hodgdon requests that the kentledge lying at Mount Hope Furnace be sent immediately to Melancton Smith at New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge to be Transported to Philadelphia
Hodgdon wants kentledge transported to Philadelphia as it comes to hand and at a rate not to exceed three dollars per ton.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge Needed for the Ships
Hodgdon expresses the need for a large amount of kentledge to be used as permanant ballast on the ships purchased by the United States.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Kentledge is Wanted Most of All
Hodgon anxiously waits the arrival of guns, shot, and kentledge but kentledge is wanted most of all and is available at Elizabeth Town and New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Keeping the Powder Free from Waste & Damage
Hodgdon explains the measures necessary to keep the powder free from waste and damage.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.James Carey's Account
Letter, discusses money advanced James Carey.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
