Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
2075 documents
Requests Information about Arms and Musket Manufacture
Requests information from Captain Ames: establishment expenditures, annual number of arms manufactures and repairs, and the average cost for musket manufacture. Requests a prompt response.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Information about Account Discrepancies
Requests explanation for difference in account. Damaged stores have not been examined and do not appear in the statement, which may account for the discrepancies.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Immediate Removal to Reading, Pennsylvania
Request to remove immediately to Reading, Pennsylvania with orders under Captain Shoemaker.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Immediate Removal to Reading, Pennsylvania
Requests immediate removal of his company to Reading, PA. Requests should be made to contractor for baggage needs. Lieutenant Wollstencraft will accompany them. Will provide money for transportation.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Immediate Removal to Reading, Pennsylvania
Requests immediate removal of all troops under his command to Reading, PA. He should request any necessary transportation from the contractor, but should carry sufficient provisions for the journey. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Immediate Payment for Tents
Requests payment for tent account. Now Captain Jones is charged of the account.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Immediate Move of Smith's Store, Return of Key
Requests information bout Smith's store, where Cassias stores were deposited, and asked for the return of the key. Smith considers the store on rent to the U.S. Considers rent until the sale of the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Immediate Communication of Returns
Thanks Craig for information on McClintock. Asks him in the future to send returns to him immediately rather than to the Secretary of War. The Quartermaster General is in New York, but when he …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Immediate Attention to French Prisoners in Baltimore
Encloses copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Navy regarding the French prisoners who arrived in Baltimore aboard the Monteguinai. Requests immediate attention.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Government Employment to Remain in Philadelphia
Refers to removal of War Department office from Philadelphia, which would cause trouble for his family.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests for Blankets and Musket Locks
Requests pieces of Hessian for baling blankets for public store. Someone from New York has musket locks for sale. They have been examined and approved by Mr. Nicholson. Requests approval to buy them …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Field Ammunition for the Laboratory
Requests shot for field ammunition for the laboratory in specific outlined sizes. Must be perfectly round and smooth.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Extra Tents and Clothing for Capt. Amos Stoddart
Reports that Captain Stoddart in Portland needs tents for his men and is concerned about warm weather and exposure to contagious disorders. Stoddart also requests extra clothing, promising to pay for …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Estimates for Military Store Delivered to Richmond
Has examined statement concerning stoppage of men. Under examination with the accountant. Has presented cost for sending military stores to Richmond. The Secretary of War has asked the Quartermaster …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Equestrian Supplies for the Public Store
Has just taken account of equestrian equipment in the public store; in want of valices, mailpillions with straps, holsters, saddles, and nose bags. Requests delivery of extra for store.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Drums and Fifes, Files
Reports possession of drums and fifes; requests more. Requests files for Harper's Ferry.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Discharge
Writes of recruiting efforts in Pennsylvania with Captain Barton. Distinguishes between the provisional army and the regular army. Requests appropriate discharge.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Details about Clothing Requests
Received the return of clothing. Needs details about each item in the contract before he can approach the Secretary of War.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Delivery of Store Species to John Mackey
Requests delivery of all store species to John Mackey. Requests duplicate receipts to be sent to Hodgdon's office as soon as possible.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Delivery of Gun Stocks to Sloop Mary
Refers to order for 1,000 gunstocks for the sloop Mary, Laban Smith, master. Encloses bill.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Delivery of Clothing and Supplies for Recruits
Reports that no clothing has arrived yet. Recruiting services have begun. Hopes that clothing and supplies will arrive soon.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Cothing for Captain Turner's Recruits
Captain Turner is much in need of clothing for his recruits. Requests specific order as listed.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Change in Clothing Supply
Refers to the disappointment of untimely clothing supply and requests information about establishing a possible 2-year supply. Could such a supply be delivered to the corps however remote their …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Bell Tents to Store Army Music and Arms
Requests the purchase of bell tents to store arms and music. 172 should be enough to provide for the entire army. Requires proper dimensions.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Requests Arms in Hands of Capt. Lloyd
Reports delivery of Charlottesville muskets and cartouche boxes for volunteer corps. Arms and equipment is now with a company of militia in Bristol. They must follow the law for disbursement of arms.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
