Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
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Desirous of Closing as Many Accounts as Can Be Taken Up
Letter, discusses closing as many accounts as can be taken up; mentions cannon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Deserving of a Majority in the Provisional Army
Although Fondey believes he should receive a majority in the Provisional Army he is currently on the list to receive a captaincy instead.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDeriving Aid from the General Officers
Among other matters, Hamilton decries the decision to waive emoluments for general officers until called into active service and hopes the President will change his mind and take advantage of this …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDemands Justification for Proposed Rank of Major-Generals
Acknowledges receipt of a letter informing him that Adams has appointed him a Major-General in the army. Expresses extreme dissatisfaction at his being below in rank to Major Generals Hamilton and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Delivery of Clothing & Stores
Hodgdon provides instructions for the delivery of clothing and stores to Captains Drisdell and Stille and Ensign Boote.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Delay of Valuable Load of Public Goods to Knoxville
Hodgdon inquires as to the delay and location of the public goods shipped to Knoxville, Tennessee.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Delay of Pattern Charleville Muskets
Due to a misunderstanding, the six pattern Charleville muskets have been delayed but will soon be transported to Baltimore, although by a more expensive mode.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Defense of the State of New York
The legislature of New York has appropriated $150,000 to provide for the defense of that state and Hamilton is asked to work with Governor Jay in laying out and executing an effective plan to that …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDefense of the Exposed Coast
Hodgdon informs McRea of the military stores being sent to Wilmington to aid in the defense of the exposed coast.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Defending the City and Harbor of New York
McHenry discusses the details of the proposed defenses of the port of New York.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDefects in Pattern Muskets
Despite his efforts to be minute and particular, Hodgdon laments the fact that the pattern muskets delivered to him are imperfect in comparison to the ones sent to Springfield.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Debt Due the Public by Wheelen & Miller
Mr. Wheelen acknowledges the debt owed the public by Wheelen & Miller but at the moment is unable to discharge it.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Death Is Still Making Havoc
Aside from noting that the Charleville muskets to be used as a pattern have been forwarded, Hodgdon laments the losses due to the fever infecting Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cross Belts for the Troops
Hodgdon seeks the approval of the Secretary of War for providing cross belts for the troops.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Credit for Anchors and Blocks of Iron
Letter, discusses failure to forward a receipt for three anchors and 1582 blocks of iron delivered to Capt. Nicholson in Kentucky. Until this is done no credit can be obtained.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Craig's Drafts Will be Duly Honored, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon assures Craig that his drafts will be honored. He is surprised that Ackerman and McMickle are not with Craig since they have received their advances from Joshua Humphreys.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Covered With a Thick Gloom, Etc.
Hodgdon urges Smith to see that the pattern articles of clothing reach their final destination as quickly as possible. He laments that Philadelphia is still covered with a thick gloom due to the fever …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Costs of Transportation
Letter, encloses post note re transportation costs.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cost of Brass Ordnance & Field Carriages
Hodgdon encloses a statement showing the the probable cost of the brass ordnance and field carriages about which McHenry had inquired.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Corruption of the Court of France, Etc.
Hodgdon worries that the corruption of the Court of France will lead to war with the U.S.. The Commissioners have made their report to Congress which should soon be printed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Correspondence with Washington and Adams
Encloses copy of letter to George Washington [not included]. Requests return of letter. The President is still considering.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Correspondence with Washington
Refers to correspondence with General Washington and their meeting in Philadelphia.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Correspondence with Washington
Reports correspondence with General Washington.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Correspondence between Wilkinson and Pickering; Murder of an Indian
Received letters from General Wilkinson, forwarded to General Pickering. Reports the murder of an Indian named Carpanta.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Copper Purchased & Shipped by Thomas Pinckney
Hodgdon inquires about the location of documentation related to copper purchased and shipped by Thomas Pinckney,.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
