Discusses Salary, Supplies
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Discusses Salary, Supplies
Description
Eager to know the state of arms. The Secretary of State is concerned that Stevens understand the details of his salary and compensation, and that plan will go forward until he receives a formal resignation. Harris is dissatisfied with his allowance and plans to resign. Major Craig wants to know what Stevens will receive, and also threatens to retire. Complaints are made from all quarters. Refers to General Hamilton's estimate, which differs considerably from Hodgdon's. Concern that majors have never received marquees at public expense. Does not agree that the Sergeant Major or the Quartermaster Sergeant should carry arms. Refers to oil rags as a new requisition to clean muskets, and to other camp supplies. Calculates the number of men at mess at any given time. Refers to stationary needs.
year created
1799
month created
06
day created
21
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in image
notable person/group
Ebenezer Stevens
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
Mr. Harris
Isaac Craig
Alexander Hamilton
General St. Clair
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
Arms
Salary
Marquees
Oil Rags
Brushes
Muskets
Clothing
Knapsacks
Canteens
Pick Axes
Spades
Shovels
Stationary
Sealing Wax
Penknives
Inkstands
Paper
notable idea/issue
Resignation
document number
1799062128255
page start
482
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | BJA01 (560 pages) | Collection: Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. | P: 482 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Ebenezer Stevens | [unknown] | [n/a] |