Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
2075 documents

Issues Relative to Colonel Wilkins' Account
02/02/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses Auditor's report; mentions drafts paid.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Issues Account for Tents for the Health Office
12/27/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyEncloses U.S. account against the Health Office for tents, poles ordered by the Secretary of War. Lists current prices of new common tents to judge value of shipment.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Iron & Gun Stocks to be Transported on the Schooner "Weymouth"
04/14/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon informs Ames of the shipment of iron and gun stocks on board the schooner "Weymouth" that will arrive in Hartford via New York.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Invoice of Stationery Sent to General Washington
08/23/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyThis is the invoice included in the letter to General Washington informing him of the stationery being sent to Mt. Vernon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Interaction with the Creeks
10/04/1798 Autograph Letter SignedReports satisfaction on progress with the Creeks. Provides suggestions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Interaction and Court Martial between Cushing and Lewis
07/02/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses letter to Major Cushing to the President. Requests Cushing's presence at Fort Washington with General Wilkinson, then explains Cushing's respite from this order until he could receive certain …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Instructions for Mr. Williams
10/31/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon provides Williams with detailed instructions as to how to carry out his duties.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Instructions for Mr. Hodgdon
08/13/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyIn a memorandum to Hodgdon, McHenry discusses a number of concerns.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Instructions for Money
02/13/1798 Draft FragmentInstructions with money. Refers to books purchased by Wolcott for him. Refers to LeRoy Bay and the notary for stock.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Instructions for Inspecting & Shipping New York Cannon Offered to United States
04/18/1798 Letter SignedInstructs Captain Barry to inspect the cannon offered to the United States by the legislature of New York, and to send them to Philadelphia if he finds them fit for service.
John Barry Collection.
Inspectorship of Artillery, Etc.
12/20/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHamilton provides an enthusiastic recommendation of Lewis Tousard for the position of Inspector of Artillery.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Inspecting the Castings of John Jacob Faesch & Co.
06/27/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon tells Steel to stay the process against John Jacob Faesch & Co. until an examination of his castings has been submitted.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Inspecting Shoes Presented by Case & Baldwin
02/26/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses contract for shoes; advises re appointment to inspect shoes.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Inquiry Regarding Clothing for Capt. McKee
03/26/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon inquires about the clothing sent to Capt. McKee.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Inquiry into Completion of Gun Carriages for Frigate United States
05/22/1798 Letter SignedAsks Barry to find out exactly when he can expect the completion of the gun carriages for the frigate United States.
John Barry Collection.
Information about Secretary of the Navy
06/13/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses proper interaction with the Secretary of the Navy.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Information about Approval of Majors General
10/16/1798 Autograph Letter SignedConfidential. Encloses steps taken and information on approval process of Major Generals. Expresses uncertainty at outcome. Seeks corrections.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Inaccuracies in Your Account
02/12/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, directs return of ordnance & stores; discusses inaccurate accounting.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
In Want of Fifty Tons of Kentledge
05/14/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon says that he is need of 50 tons of kentledge and asks Smith to send it to him from the amount he has on hand.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Improper Quotation by Colonel Howard
09/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed newspapers provide proof of Col. Howard's disclosure of politics regarding General Smith's comments on French. Request by McHenry to correct Howard's misunderstanding.
Bayard Family Papers, Mm73012070.
Important Matters for Consideration
11/12/1798 Letter SignedWashington encloses a letter from the Secretary of War listing a number of matters that deserve consideration in addition to a list of Washington's own queries relative to the organization and …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Importance of Mr.Mackey Going Forward
09/01/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyGiven the importance of Mr. Mackey going forward, it is crucial that he be given his instructions immediately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Imminent Arrival of One Thousand Musket Stocks
04/11/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon advises Jones that his order of one thousand musket stocks is being transported via New York to Hartford.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Immediate Clothing for the Recruiting Service
07/10/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyIt is of the utmost importance that the recruiting service should commence, so the clothing should be transported as soon as it is completed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Illegible Document
06/14/1798 Autograph Letter SignedIllegible document.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
