Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
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Acknowledge Receipt of Articles Sent by Sea
Hodgdon asks Morris to confirm receipt of the articles sent to him on board the sloop May Flower.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accurate Return Required
Hodgdon admonishes Muhlenberg that he must forward a new and accurate return stating the number and kinds of ordnance and every species of stores including those articles that fall in the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accounts Relative to Powder
Hodgdon discusses in some detail accounts that pertain to the purchase of significant quantities of powder.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accounts Exhibited by Mr. Day
Enclosed are the accounts exhibited by Mr. Day, late Commissary of Provisions, for supplies to sundry officers during the existence of the Commissariat.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accounts and Discussion of Young Men with Military Careers
Letter, discusses candidates re General's aid appointment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Accounting for Missing Articles in Maryland
Hodgdon accounts for a number of missing articles that apparently were lost in Maryland during the insurrection. It appears that the state militia still has many of the muskets given them during the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Account for the Transportation of Tents
Hodgdon tells Bedinger that he will suspend the remittance for the tranportation of tents until he receives the bank note that was left out of Bedinger's recent letter.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accompanying Revenue Cutter May Not Be Ready to Sail
Informs Barry that a revenue cutter designated to join Barry's USS United States may not be ready in time to do so; forwards correspondence.
John Barry Collection.Accepted Draft for $500
Hodgdon assures the Thompsons that he has accepted the draft on the Quartermaster General for $500 and is returning it to them by post.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Accepted Draft for $500
Hodgdon acknowledges receipt and accepts the Quartermaster General's draft for five hundred dollars.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Acceptance of the Appointment
McHenry expresses his hope that General Knox will accept his appointment in the Provisional Army, with the understanding that any concerns about the relative rank of Major Generals will be resolved at …
Alexander Hamilton PapersA Plea for a Military Appointment
Hoops makes the case for his appointment as a major of artillery.
Alexander Hamilton PapersA Note in Favor of Doctor Hodge
Enclosed is a note on merchants Girling & Glimpton of Carlisle in favor of Doctor Hodge. Parker is ordered to collect the money and send it on to Hodgdon.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.A Mistake Somewhere in Your Account
Langham is advised to resolve the problems with his account so as to settle it as soon as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.A Lieutenancy in the Artillery
Shepherd seeks Hamilton's recommedation for a lieutenancy in the Artillery and, if none exists, for a similar position in the Infantry.
Alexander Hamilton PapersA Lamentable Lack of Necessaries & Organization
Gibbs assesses the recruiting potential and deficiencies in stores, equipage, and organization of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersA Four Pounder for Colonel Ebenezer Stevens
Hodgdon advises Smith that when the four pounders arrive from Albany, one of them is to be sent to Col. Ebenezer Stevens.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.A Discount on the Enormous Freight Charges
In addition to discussing the shipment of sundry cannon, Hodgdon asks Smith to inquire about a possible reduction of the freight charges for the heavy 24 pounders and carriages.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.A Complete Statement May Be Made
Hodgdon assures McHenry that, if it is necessary, a complete statement can be made, based on what has been collected.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.A Check for Three Month's Pay, Etc.
Enclosed is a check that covers three month's pay for Sorber's service as keeper of the magazine at Germantown and an order for a barrel of musket powder.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.A Cask of Wine that I Would Choose to Drink, Etc.
Hodgdon discusses a number of matters including garden seeds, howitzers, and sherry wine.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.[Copy] Acceptance of First Lieutenant Appointment
After being at sea for eight months, Preble responded to nomination request with acceptance. Requested time off to settle his affairs.
Edward Preble PapersYour Superintendance of the Post & Troops Under My Command
Captain Ingersoll acknowledges Hamilton's superitendance of the post and troops at West Point and his intention to forward all furure communications, including reports and returns, to Hamilton.
Alexander Hamilton PapersWrites of Transmission of Contracts and Indians
Writes of transmission of contracts and activity with the Indians.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
