Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
2075 documents
Requests Payment and Receipt for Delivery by Mr. Hutchins, Burlington Stage Boat
Mr. Hutchins requests payment for the freight of 2 hogsheads and a clothing bale for William Littlefield in Newport. Hutchins claims to have lost receipt for safe delivery. Requests another receipt.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Pay Records, Information about Powder Storage
Houdin's pay is due for 6 months. Requests him to send orders. Reports difficulty and expense of storage of powder at his post. Requests information about kinds of casts in which powder is contained …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Order of Iron for Mr. Mackey
Mr. Mackey requires an immediate supply of iron. Requests the order and purchase of said iron according to Mackey's specifications.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Order for Iron Kettles, Iron
Reports number of iron camp kettles in store and suggests order for more of suitable iron. Now is the best time to get the iron. Perhaps it would be beneficial to procure a store of iron.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Order for Cartouch Boxes
Reports that the cartouch box he had made has been approved. Wonders if a contract should be drawn for the manufacture of 20,000 to supply the public store. He'll have 6 more boxes ready for patterns. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Order for Blocks or Wood for Cartouch Boxes
The Secretary of War requests order for blocks or wood for cartouch boxes for the public store as soon as possible. The wood must be well-seasoned and perfect.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Opinion for Officer Nomations
Refers to the President's opinion about soliciting proper characters to officer regiments of infantry. Requests opinion. Lists potential personnel officers, but requests attention to parties and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Names of People Involved in Prisoner Rescue
Requests names of people arrested in connection with the rescue of prisoners, complete with information about residence, civil authority, and militia experience.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Muskets in Albany for Michael Houdin
Believes that the stores in Albany have stocked muskets. Commends storekeeper Michael G. Houdin as a careful, precise accountant. The muskets should be inspected before they are offered to Houdin.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Money to Pay Bills for Quartermaster Matthew Earnest of Detroit
Makes an effort to make payments on bills drawn by Matthew Earnest, Quartermaster of Detroit. Requests money to pay.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Money for Captain Earnest's Bills
Requests $2,000 to discharge bills of Captain Earnest.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests March through Pennsylvania
Requests march on short notice from Philadelphia through Pittsburgh. Requests promptness.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Iron for Trigger Plates and Powder Casks
Requests specific iron for trigger plates the public works in Springfield, as well as powder casks.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Inspection of Blocks for Cartouch Boxes
The Secretary of War has requested the inspection of blocks made by Mr. Fraley for cartouche boxes. These must be distinctly boxed and free from cracks, and the must be properly sized.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Information for the Commander-in-Chief
Refers to authority of the commander-in-chief of the army, who has declined responsibility in its affairs. Requests information preparatory for when the commander enters action.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Information for Mr. Bullet to Pay Spies in Jefferson County
Refers to correspondence with Mr. Bullet regarding payment of spies in Jefferson County. Requests information and dates.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Information for Col. Ebenezer Stevens
Encloses extract of letter to Col. Ebenezer Stevens. Requests information.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Information based on Invoices
By order of the Secretary of War, urges Boote to address enclosed invoices. Requests Boote to acknowledge their receipt.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Information about Work to Manufacture, Maintain Arms
Encloses bank notes. Requests records of progress of armory, including expenditures and number of arms manufactured and/or repaired. Requires estimates to be able to provide necessary funds and items, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Information about Rifles to Settle Accounts
Reports adjustments to the Purveyor's account--2,000 rifles in Hand's name. Requests information about how rifles were distributed with receipts so he can close Hand's accounts in his books.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Information about Port Defenses
Requests examination of all islands with military buildings in regards to defense of harbors. Requests careful attention to details.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Information about Musket Contract for Mr. Evans
Received ultimate letter from Mr. Evans, who has worked for years making Charlottesville muskets for the U.S. Acknowledges his quality work. Inquires whether another pattern of musket is to be …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Information about Military Bills, Officers; Paymasters; Quartermasters
Requests copies of all passed military bills to Major Generals. Refers to military recruitment. Requests field officer. Comments on procedures for court martial and questions the proper use of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Information about Contracted Musket Stocks
Secretary of War wants to know arrangements for procuring seasoned musket stocks: present state of contracts, number in the public store, which ones have been ordered by him.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Information about Clothing Shipment; Land on Little Miami
Has heard that Meigs has retired as Clothier for the Army, but has received no official word. Requests information about retirement and business as it stands. Asks about quantity of clothing sent to …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
