Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
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Seeks to Understand Account Discrepancies
Cannot forward money that he cannot obtain until Glen's accounts are fully adjusted. Mr. Simmons cannot do anything with Glen's account without an explanation. Simmons plans a visit to go over …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks to Settle Public Accounts
Seeks to adjust public accounts, requests assistance from the military department. Requests early report of vouchers.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks to Settle Officer Accounts
Writes regarding the settlement of officer accounts for expeditions. Requests report and any necessary information.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks to Settle Accounts with Mr. McLean
Refers to Mr. McLean's receipts. Questions Montgomery's deductions and whether they need to be paid by the public. Requests Stevens to persuade McLean that he has been paid in full.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks to settle Accounts for the Resignation of Col. O'Hara
Seeks to settle accounts for the time of the resignation of Col. O'Hara. Need to adjust business. Requests information as soon as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks to Settle Accounts for Kentucky Volunteers
Encloses report to Quartermaster General. Requests sums needed to settle accounts. Asks for information about the Volunteers of Kentucky. Seeks strict justice for Captain Butler, requiring General …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks to Settle Accounts
Apologizes for inconveniences with public accounts. Had adjusted Glen's accounts with his own, which has produced some difficulty in separating the two. Mr. Simmons will be in town and will try to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks to Provide Payment upon Receipt of Vouchers
Reports endorsement of accountant for Glen's transportation of troops to Oswego. Vouchers must be submitted to the proper officers. Requests information to prevent an embarrassing procrastination of …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks to Provide Musket Balls
Seeks suitable supply of musket cartridges under care of Col. Stevens. Reports debt to the state when troops marched under Captain Henry. For payment, recommends sending box of musket balls. Suggests …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks to Conclude Business of Money and Accounts Lost in Mail
Sends duplicates of accounts and vouchers lost with forwarded money. Hopes it will arrive safely, because there is no other evidence of payment. The bank never refunded the money. Seeks to bring this …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Saddlery Inspector in New London
Is not acquainted with anyone in New London who could inspect the sadlery there, and has not found anyone who can recommend anyone. Suggests sending someone from New York or Philadelphia, under the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Return of Pay Advance for Jacob Death
Jacob Death was selected to go to Pittsburgh to assist building galleys. He performed well until his wife and a child died and he took furlough, requesting an advance on his pay. Upon his return to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Report of Shot and Shells following Death of Faesch
Reports death of Mr. Faesch. Recounts number of shell and shot remaining on contract with Faesch. Wishes to make a full report of what is available in Elizabeth Town and New York. Lists prices for …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Recruiting Information about Regiment Disbursement
Requests distribution of additional twelve regiments among the respective states according to arrangements made in December by the Commander in Chief. Seeks information for recruiting purposes.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Instruction for Charges to Silas Dinsmore, Cherokee Nation
Reports that in December 1797, 7 kegs of sundry stores for Silas Dinsmore, agent to Cherokee Nation, sent by public store through David Henley in Knoxville. Dinsmore received the shipment but no …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Information about Various Harbors
Refers to the proceedings of the naval committee meeting in Baltimore about US efforts in various harbors. Writes of Boston harbor. Lists money required for harbors, and waits for engineer's report.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Information about State of Store at Fort Mifflin
Requests note of every species of store at Fort Mifflin in first return in order to present an accurate list to the Post and to know what was on hand when Gibson was put in charge of the store. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Information about Shipment of Clothing through Col. Stevens
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay. Requests Return of clothing for each garrison north and west to be submitted to the Secretary of War and obtain his …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Information about Jasper Parrish's Employment as Indian Interpreter
Reports discrepancy in dates of employment of Jasper Parrish as an Indian interpreter. Requests information from the Six Nations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Information about Double Posts in South Carolina
Expresses concern about officers drawing double rations in Charleston, SC. Seeks list of officers. Refers to transition of posts, but requests information on which posts are double posts.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Information about Clothing Shipment Sent to Col. Meigs
Refers to returns for Clothing, Indian Department. No credit can be obtained unless the accounts match. Requests account of receipts, deliveries, and vouchers. Clothing was forwarded to Col. Meigs …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Information about Clothing Returns
Refers to vouchers for clothing sent to the Purveyor. Pinkney received no instruction. Explains process outlined by the Secretary of State, the regimental paymasters will be responsible for all …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Information about Bell Tents
Reports new supply of bell tents for the army for the first time. No true sense of dimensions yet. Requests information about British bell tents. Also seeks information about material and the amount …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Information about Barracks
Has communicated with the Secretary of War about the paperwork for buildings on public land, all of which must be preserved in their entirety. Asks Parker to talk to Col. Postelthwaite, Major …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
