Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
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Reports Accounts for Shipwrights
Encloses receipts for advances to shipwrights. Will continue to make payments. Report to Quartermaster General.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Accounts for Ship Carpenters; Encloses Dimensions for Masts, Spars
Reports the arrival of the ship carpenters with their drafts; the accounts will be corrected. Encloses the dimensions of the spars and masts for brig building
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Account for Clothing; Some Items are Out of Supply
Account of clothing delivered to 12 regiments. Reports that the store is completely exhausted of some items, such as coats. Every effort is being made to obtain a supply
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reports Account for Clothing Inspection
Reports that the Secretary of War believes that the sum paid reflects the inspection for an entire year as was done previously. Consented to a different mode of settling account. Regrets that some …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report on Weather, Transportation; Boat to Natchez is Safe
Reports that the boat destined for the Natchez is safe. The river is open although navigation is impeded by ice, which should soon clear. Reports that the Quartermaster General is making estimates.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report on Manufacture and Store of Black Walnut Musket Stocks
Reports the store's 3,288 black walnut musket stocks, and they should be receiving 1,000 every three weeks according to outstanding contracts, until by the end of April they should have 8,288 + …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report on Coats in Public Store
Reports that public store holds coats for privates, sergeants, musicians, as well as uniforms, some of which are damaged.Thinks it best to have them ordered to posts for troops who will probably need …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report on Clothing Order
Had been absent in York with the letter arrived. 20 complete suits of clothing have been ordered to supply the deficiency. The entire order is not complete at the public store but should be received …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Stevens's Salary Negotiation; Chain of Command for Armourers
Reports that Stevens's business is not yet settled; Stevens has written to the Secretary, requesting him to accept the terms or find someone to take his place. The Quartermaster's objections to the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Stationary in Store and for Purchase
Reports return of stationary received from David Henley. The articles marked are in the store, and the others must be purchased, requiring an order.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Shot in Elizabeth Town
Has just returned from Elizabeth Town and New York City, where he examined castings made by Faesch. Reports quantity of shots and accounts and how much was taken by the Agent for the Department of War …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Shipment of Clothing to Niagara and Oswego
Received invoice for clothing for posts at Niagara and Oswego. Shipments left Philadelphia marked for specific posts and detachments. Upon arrival in New York, it was thought best to transport them by …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Investigation into Jacob Death; Muskets
Response to report on Jacob Death with information from Isaac Craig about how Death only worked for three days, then left town with a woman of irreputable fame. News from Levi Hollingsworth about …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report of Clothing Shipment
Reports clothing for New York, New Haven, and Trenton is packed and ready for shipment. Clothing for Pennsylvania is also ready. Prepares shipment for Massachusetts to ensure correct number of supply, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Report of Accounts with Wheeler & Miller for Saltpetre
Account of saltpetre and powder due the public by Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Miller. More information can be obtained from the purveyor, who was the principal agent in the transaction.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report from the Western District
General Wilkinson gives his interpretation of the affairs of the Western District during the latter part of 1798.
Alexander Hamilton PapersReport from the Western District
In his mostly undecipherable handwriting, this unknown officer provides a detailed report of events in the West.
Alexander Hamilton PapersReport from Detroit
Strong provides a detailed assessment of the state of military affairs from his post at Detroit and the limitedd amount of supplies, espcially of a medical nature .
Alexander Hamilton PapersReport for Stationary Return and Purchase
Encloses copy of return of stationary. Requests approval, purchase, and forwarding of stationary.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Report for Congress
Recognizes need for a more detailed account for Congress and the Secretary of War, who wishes Hodgdon to view all public accounts. Will present a report to Congress.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Remarks on Provisions Account
Remarks on provisions account. Stated debit agrees with abstracts provided. Refers to accounts with Fort Randolph, Le Beaux, Oswego, Niagara, Sillsburg, Fort Franklin, Presque Isle, Fort Fayette. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Relative Rank of the Field Officers of the New Regiments, Etc.
McHenry wants Hamilton's opinion regarding the rule used to determine the relative rank of field officers in the new regiments and inquires as to whether there should be alterations in the rule …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelative Rank of Captains in the Navy
Talbot complains to Hamilton about his placement in the relative rank of Captains of the Navy. He is particulaly displeased with the placement of Capt. Truxton above him .He argues that when an …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegular Peace and War Establishment & the Provisional Army
McHenry wants Hamilton to examine existing laws related to the Regular Army to determine what should be retained in two new bills relating to the Regular Army and the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegiments of Artillerists and Engineers
"I have considered the arrangement and distribution of the two Regiments of Artillerists and Engineers submitted to me...and approve of the same. You will be pleased to cause the said arrangement and …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
