Benjamin Stoddert
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Rejection of Officer Application Due to Age Requirement & Lack of Vacancies
Acknowledges receipt of Trumbull's recommendation for William Roberts to be appointed to the U.S. Navy; admits that Roberts seems to be a fine candidate, but that he cannot be appointed to either of …
Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. Papers, US Government Letters 1778-1809Regarding French Privateers, Barbary Piracy, & Ships' Planks
Discusses the stopping of the ship Delaware at Newcastle, on account of some French mischief; also declares that the precise state of the "Algerian business" [piracy by the Barbary states] is …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRefers to Agreement between McHenry and Potts & Lee
Refers to property of Lee & Potts, although the contract was made with James McHenry. Requests examination of report, although McHenry relied on verbal communication more than written.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRecommends Harper's Ferry as Location for National Cannon Foundry
Responds to inquiry about site for a cannon foundry. Suggests Harper's Ferry as the most central location. Hopes to add his name to the recommendation forwarded to the President.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToMoving from Philadelphia to Washington
President Adams has directed that the public offices attached to the seat of government should be removed from Philadelphia and relocated to the City of Washington. Simmons should arrange the affairs …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Meeting between Heads of Departments
Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert informs McHenry that he has been requested by John Adams to arrange a meeting between the Heads of Departments at his house at 7:00 that evening.
James McHenry PapersLetter from the Secretary of Navy to the Secretaries of State, War, and Treasury on the subject of pavement of City of Washington
Discusses pavement to be made in Washington, DC under the direction of the Secretaries for War, State, Treasury and Navy. Stodder notes that good pavement and in great quantities can be found within 3 …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToExpenses of the Move to Washington
Benjamin Stoddert finds that the estimates for the removal of William Simmons' office to Washington are higher than those for other offices. An advance of $800 will be made to Simmons for himself and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Encloses Letter from Mr. Milligan about Furnace
Encloses letter from Mr. Milligan stating his claim to 3/8 of the furnace sold by Wilson & Potts.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToConcerning the renting of houses for public officials
Stoddert is preparing to leave his office in Philadelphia for the summer and is arranging to pay $200 out of public expenses for renting a house elsewhere.
James McHenry PapersCalls to Secretary of Treasury regarding transfer of funds
Secretary of Navy discusses transfers of funds with the Treasurer of the United States.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAsks about the Possibility of Purchasing Potts & Lee property in Harper's Ferry
Refers to purchase of property from Potts and Lee near Harper's Ferry.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAmerican Treatment of Armed French Vessels
Despite the fact that a treaty with the French Republic is before the U. S. Senate, Secretary of the Navy Stoddert orders Barry to treat French armed vessels as hostile so long as they continue their …
Officer's in the American Revolution, 3rd Administration, Case 2, Box 15Account of Samuel Lewis
The late Secretary of War has deposited with Stoddert the sum of $123.48, being monies belonging to Samuel Lewis, late a clerk in the War Office. Lewis wants this sum passed to his credit so Simmons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Prospect of Selling Some Land
Stoddert is anxious to sell some of his lots in the city but is concerned about the prospect of selling at a price that reflects what he considers the appropriate value of the property.
Officer's in the American Revolution, 3rd Administration, Case 2, Box 15
