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I Will Not Hold the Position on the Plan Proposed
Hamilton assures McHenry that he will not hold the commission on the proposed plan and will say so when given the opportunity.
Alexander Hamilton PapersI Will Gladly Serve
Not having a family, DeHaert expresses his readiness to serve in the Army, preferably as an officer, and asks Hamilton for a recommendation.
Alexander Hamilton PapersI Decline Any Military Appointment
Due to obligations to his family and his present pursuits, Clarkson declines any appointment in the Provisional Army and expresses doubt that there will even be a need for serious military operations …
Alexander Hamilton PapersHorseman's Sword to Serve as a Pattern
Hodgdon sends the contractors a horseman's sword to serve as a model for those they have agreed to produce.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Hogshead Containing Clothing
A hogshead containing clothing will be delivered to Hunt by Captain Voorhis and must be sent forward with dispatch.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.His Services Ought to be Procured at Almost Any Price
Pickering quotes a letter from General Washington arguing that, despite the inevitable opposition of General Pinckney, Hamilton should be given the office of Inspector General.
Alexander Hamilton PapersHiring Necessary Horses
Fisher is told to hire as many horses as he needs to expedite his journey and Hodgdon will provide the necessary payments for doing so.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Hint to the Secretary: No Money, No Work!
Among various supply matters, Hodgdon notes that the Secretary of War has gone to Trenton with the other Secretaries because of the threat of contagion. He has reminded the Secretary that work of an …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Heavy Ordnance for Posts in Your State
Hodgdon discusses the arms and military stores shipped to De Saussure as well as heavy ordnance intended for posts in his state.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Heavy Cannon to Their Several Destinations
Hodgdon compliments Capt. Elliott for the dispatch with which he has sent the heavy cannon to their several southern destinations. He notes that Elliott will soon be asked to superintend a laboratory …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Hastening the Settlement of Your Account
Hodgdon assures Craig that he will do what he can to hasten the settlement of his account. Gin blocks are ordered and should be on their way shortly.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Has Received Letter; Encloses Account; Promises Attention
Acknowledges receipt of several late favors. Encloses the requested account. Promises his best attention, advice, and information as soon as he can collect it.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Hard Weather Flags & Powder
Capt. Elliott requests two hard weather flags and a further supply of powder.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Hamilton's Pay & Emoluments, Etc.
McHenry assures Hamilton that he will address the question of Hamilton's pay and emoluments as early as possible. He intends to follow the English system for the recruiting service and will send a …
Alexander Hamilton PapersHamilton's Appointment as Inspector General
Pickering expresses his approval of Hamilton's appointment as Inspector General.
Alexander Hamilton PapersHalf the Stationery Will Be Sufficient
Hodgdon stresses that half the requested supply of stationery will be sufficient for the post at Knoxville.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Guns Transported from Providence to Southern Posts
Hodgdon orders that sixteen of the best twenty-four pound guns be transported from Providence to four southern posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Guns To Be Shipped to South Carolina
As soon as transportation can be procured, guns are to be transported via New York to South Carolina. If the carriages are in good repair, they should also be sent.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Guns Have Reached Their Destination
Hodgdon assures Secretary of the Treasury Wolcott that he has done everything in his power to ensure that the guns have reached their destination.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Guns Adapted for Ship Use
Hodgdon inquires as to the uniformity of the dimensions and weight of the four pounder iron guns at West Point and whether they and their carriages can be adapted for ship use.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Gun Stocks Sent to West Point
Hodgdon discusses the price, transportation, and storage of the gun stocks sent to West Point.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Gun Stocks for the Public Manufactory at Springfield
Letter, asks for gun stocks & iron; discusses arms manufacture.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Great Council Arrangement for the Army, Etc.
In addition to welcoming Wilkins to Philadelphia, Hodgdon observes that the President will soon speak to Congress relative to the Great Council arrangement of the Army.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
