Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
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Suggests Warrant for Mr. Glen's Disbursement
Has examined accounts and vouchers of Mr. Glen to present information to Accountant for adjustment. Refers to other charges under Mr. Glen's responsibility. Suggests issuing a warrant in his favor to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Sending Judge Richard Peters to Oversee Legal Matters with Cases of Treason in Pennsylvania
Suggests that Judge Richard Peters attend the troops for whatever judicial capacity to facilitate the people charged with treason in Pennsylvania. Requests that the Judge be supplied anything …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suggests Ordering Supplies from Quartermaster Stores Near Posts
Requisition for supplies from Col. Stevens. Suggests ordering supplies from quartermasters' stores near the posts.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Mr. Brinley for Nomination
Gives background of Mr. Brinley, who bears this post. Speaks of appointment for Mr. Ellen, but admits mistake in nomination. Suggests Brinley as potential nomination.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Suggests Mode of Transporting Requested Supplies
Refers to request to send articles to New York, then forwarded to Reading, Pennsylvania. Suggests that when Stevens receives requests for supplies to furnish with what he has on hand, and he will send …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Ideas for the Timely Construction of Laboratory and Other Buildings
Announces purchase of land for laboratory and other buildings, although it will take time before the actual use. Suggests mode for imminent construction. Realizes need for professional construction …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Suggests Additional Wells to Guard against Fire of Armories
Reports that the armory buildings used for filing and finishing has burned. Joseph Williams has suggested building more wells to prevent future fires. Suggests the same for the public building at …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Success of Suppression of Pennsylvania Rebels; Complaint About Morality of Democrat Politicians
Comments on the success of General MacPherson's expedition in Pennsylvania to suppress a revolt there. Explosively complains about the lies and vagaries of Democrat politicians.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Submits Recommendation
Submits requested recommendation [illegible recipient].
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Status of the Garrison at Fort Jay
Hoops discusses the names, number, and state of the officers of the garrison at Fort Jay.
Alexander Hamilton PapersStatus of Fortifications, Etc.
Along with a detailed report of the status of the fortifications of the United States, Rivardi expresses dismay that the charges against him by Captain Bruff have yet to be investigated. He is certain …
Alexander Hamilton PapersStates Terms of Service
Commences pay and responsibilities. Promises to define duties and command as soon as possible. Seeks Hamilton's ideas. Explains nominations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Statement Regarding the Confrontation between Vance and Simmons
Abbot, a clerk in the Accountant's office, gives his formal statement regarding tthe confrontation between Capt. Vance and William Simmons, in which Vance accused Simmons of being a rascal.
Alexander Hamilton PapersStatement of Saltpetre and Powder in Hands of Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Miller
Statement of saltpetre and powder for Mr.s Wheeler and Miller, the property of the United States. Reports damaged saltpetre
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Statement of Gun Stocks Delivered to Philadelphia
List includes date delivered, to whom the supply was addressed, and number of gun stocks.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Statement of Gun Stocks Delivered to Philadelphia
As per requested, includes list of gun stocks delivered to Philadelphia by order of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Statement of Differences Between Major Rivardi's Returns of Military and Quartermaster's Stores
Seeks to compare balances of stores and charges between Rivaldi and McNiff, 1797-1798, and returns 1798-1799. Includes list of damaged items.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Statement by James Hodnett: Confrontation between Vance & Simmons
Hodnett, a clerk in the Accountant's office, gives his formal statement regarding a confrontation between William Simmons and Captain Samuel Vance.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSpeculates about Contents of Hogsheads; Encourages Clothing to be Sent to Recruiting Parties in New Hampshire
Reports the impossibility of knowing what type of clothing and articles are in the hogsheads mentioned in the letter. Believes that they are for the artillery regiment. If any recruiters remain in New …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Specifications for Uniforms
McHenry quotes Washington on the color of the cavalry's breeches (buff instead of white) and McHenry goes into some detail on the regulations related to the uniforms of artillery and infantry …
Alexander Hamilton PapersSpeaks of International Affairs, US Relations with Europe and Turkey
Writes of responsibilities of government while in war. Expresses concerns about US vessels sailing about the European seas. Mentions Turkey's declaration of war.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Simmons settling Osborn's accounts
Simmons accepts Osborn's request for assistance and apologizes for the trouble Osborn has endured thus far. Simmons settles Osborn's account and will forward the money to Nicholas Fish whom Osborn to …
Samuel Osborn Papers, Misc. MSS. Coll., Mm8001407Shipment to Schooner Sally; Requests Receipt
Shipped packages to the Schooner Sally, bound for Baltimore. Requests receipt in order to pay captain for freight.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Shipment to Colonel Gaither
Hodgdon advises Habersham of a shipment to be delivered to Colonel Gaither.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
