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Cherokee Annuities Forwarded on the Sloop "Robert"
Enclosed is the cash invoice of the annuities for the Cherokee Indians sent to Habersham's address. The invoice will be of importance to Colonel Hawkins and should be sent on to him.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Charleville Muskets to Serve as Patterns
Hodgdon advises Kilty that he will be receiving six Charleville muskets to be used as patterns for the contractors at his post [Baltimore].
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Charleville Muskets to be Used as Patterns
Hodgdon is sending eight Charleville muskets to be used as patterns for the contractors in Rhode Island.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Charleville Muskets to be Used as Patterns
Hodgdon instructs Harris, Fleming, and Williams as to the careful process for selecting the Charleville Muskets to be used as patterns for the contractors who have agreed to produce additional numbers …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Charges for Freight Must be Consistent, Etc.
Hodgdon points out that the same freight allowed Capt. German to South Carolina must also be allowed Capt. Gildea. As bills are paid in gross sums, Hodgdon cannot ascertain for certain the specific …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Chain of Command in the Provisional Army
General Washington has provided the names of the leading commanders in the Provisional Army with Hamilton, as Inspector General, the senior officer. The appointment of William S. Smith, the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersCellar Under the Store in South Alley
Hodgdon wants to know whether the cellar under the store in South Alley should be held for the public and, if so, under what terms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cavalry Equipments to be Had in This City, Etc.
Hodgdon advises McHenry of the advisability of producing cavalry equipment in Philadelphia. This equipment can be made as cheaply there as elsewhere and will provide employment for mechanics during …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cause of the Paymaster General
Mentions a detachment and the public's desire for education. Mentions the cause of the Paymaster General and business in Philadelphia. Refers to complaints about the farm.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Cause of Detention of Articles Ordered to Sundry Places
Hodgdon warns McHenry that the cause of dentention of articles ordered but not yet purchased should be identified and blame assigned.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cash Invoices on the Wagons with the Treaty Goods
Letter, discusses cash invoices included in the wagons with the treaty goods.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cash Invoices of the Cherokee Annuities
Hodgdon informs Henley of the cash invoices of the Cherokee annuities being transported to his address. They should be forwarded to the person responsible for the division of goods.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Caring for Philip Church
McHenry tells Hamilton to assure Philip Church's mother that he will take the same care of Philip that he would of his own son.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCaring for Philip Church
McHenry tells Hamilton to assure Mrs. Church that will take the same care of her son Philip that he would of his own son.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCare of the Stores at Charleston
Hodgdon argues that a trustworthy person should be appointed to be in charge of the stores at the post of Charleston.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Capt. Ernest's Drafts
Letter, advises re Captain Ernest's drafts; mentions patents.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cannon, Implements, & Ball to Goat Island
Hodgdon discusses the means by which arms are to be sent to Goat Island, near Newport, Rhode Island.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cannon Belonging to the United States at Cecil Furnace
Hodgdon requests an account of the cannon belonging to the United States at Cecil Furnace, including the number and caliber.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cannon & Stores Addressed to Gov. Telfair, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon raises the issue with McHenry regarding the insuring of supplies.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cannon & Powder for the Frigate "Constitution"
Hodgdon orders Bryant to make the arrangements for the shipment of cannon and powder by water to Boston for the frigate "Constitution."
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cannon & Carriages to be Sent to Philadelphia
In addition to the cannon already ordered, Hodgdon wants additional cannon and field carriages transported to Philadelphia by whatever mean that will insure their delivery with the greatest dispatch.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Cannon & Balls Transported to Governors Island
Hodgdon orders the cannon at Fort Rensselaer to be moved to Governors Island near New York along with 1000 nine pounder balls.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Candidates for Military Promotion
McHenry solicits Hamilton's opinion of each of the gentlemen who are on a list of candidates for military promotion.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCandidate for Appointment in the Army
Howe makes his case for an appointment in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCalling You and General Knox Into Immediate Service
Pickering reaffirms his support of Hamilton's position as second in command of the Provisional Army despite the opinions of some that the post should by right have been offered to General Knox.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
