Captain Thomas Truxtun

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Letter Citation
08/08/1797 Cited letter or document
Cited in Fox to Truxtun, 08/08/1797.
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Letter Citation
07/22/1797 Cited letter or document
Cited in War Office to Truxton 07/22/1797.
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Letter Citation
06/11/1797 Cited letter or document
Cited in War Office to Truxton, 06/16/1797
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[Untitled]
09/13/1797 Cited letter or document
Letter, CITATION Only. Cited in McHenry to Truxton, 09/18/1797.
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[Untitled]
06/17/1797 Cited letter or document
Letter, CITATION Only. Cited in Fox to Truxton, 06/26/1797.
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Surveying the Rotten Potatoes, Etc.
07/16/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Captain Truxton enumerates the expenses of the Frigate "Constellation" and discusses such matters as the potatoes, furnished agreeable to an Act of Congress, that have been found to be rotten.
Thomas Truxton Letterbook on the USS Constitution, 1798-1799.
Ship Building Locations, Charges of Major David Stodder
05/22/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Truxton (Truxtun) noted that Stodder made improvements to the shape of ships bow, but his accounts were in question. He also stated the cost of building Southward of Philadelphia would cost more than …
Printed Versions
Request for Gunner for Frigate Constellation
04/12/1798 Letterbook Copy
Letter, asks for gunner for Frigate Constellation.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Regarding Navy Rules & Regulations, And Gunner for USS Constellation
05/09/1798 Letterbook Copy
Letter, asks for Rules and Regulations of Navy; mentions gunner for Frigate Constellation.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Recommendation of Perth Amboy, New Jersey for Naval Port
02/17/1798 Typed letter
Judge Rattoone advised on depth of channel in Perth Amboy. Truxtun gave additional justification for the use of Amboy as a port for both commercial and military ships.
Printed Versions
Readiness for Sea
06/17/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Captain Truxton discusses his readiness for sea as he awaits the arrival of the "Mayflower" from Philadelphia with the shot.
Thomas Truxton Letterbook on the USS Constitution, 1798-1799.
Notification of Advisement on Perth Amboy as a Port
02/20/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
This is the notification by Captain Truxtun of his advisement on Perth Amboy as a potential port.
Thomas Truxton Correspondence, 1779-1882
Letter to the Secretary at War on expeditures of Naval appropriations
05/20/1798 Letterbook
Truxtun discusses frigate construction with McHenry. He anticipated that the costs of the three frigates would be immense. Notes that he advised against building of naval armament to the southward of …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Illegible Document
05/20/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Illegible document
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
French Pirates Hovering in My Cruising Ground, Etc.
06/24/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Captain Truxton assures McHenry that he will convoy thye fleet of merchant ships and will then confront the French Pirates who are sailing the tract of sea allotted for his cruising ground.
Thomas Truxton Letterbook on the USS Constitution, 1798-1799.
Enclosed Muster Roll, Report of Sea Traffic Off Southern Coast of U.S.
07/16/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Muster rolls enclosed, those written by new officers contain erroneous charges. No sightings of enemy ships, Truxtun to proceed to the southern coast of Georgia.
Printed Versions
Enclosed Letter from Judge Rattoone Regarding Use of Perth Amboy as Port
02/17/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Copy of letter from Judge Rattoone regarding the depth of the channel at Perth Amboy for the use of the city as a port. Believed it would be a suitable port for ships of war. Contains testimony from …
Printed Versions
Discussion of Officers & Frigates Constellation & Congress
03/25/1798 Letterbook Copy
Letter, asks for names of officers; discusses sails of Frigate Constellation; mentions Congress; mentions British fleet.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Cruise of the USS Constellation along the southeastern coast
07/16/1798 Letter Signed
Describes cruise of USS Constellation off the southeastern coast of the United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Condition of Anchors Unfit for Frigates, Extra Supplies With Pennock
06/23/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Truxtun had purchased a small quantity of slops just before a shipment of them arrived from Philadelphia. The extra have been placed under the care of Mr. Pennock where they can supply other ships. …
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Arrived at the Door of the Ocean
06/24/1798 Letter Signed
Captain Truxton describes the readiness of the "Constellation" as he prepares to confront the French pirates on the high seas.
Thomas Truxton Letterbook on the USS Constitution, 1798-1799.
Account of Ships Muster Roll and Promise to Merchants for Safe Passage
06/23/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Truxtun notified McHenry that he would accompany merchant ships providing safe passage against French pirates followed immediately by his departure to the assigned location for patrol.
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[Untitled]
06/10/1798 Cited letter or document
Letter, Citation only.
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Notification of Resignation
08/03/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Extensive explanation of reason for resignation given as degradation. Cited superiority over Talbot, who was promoted ahead of him, and rank of commission violated.
Frederick M. Dearborn Collection
Enclosed Copy of Letter from President on Appointment of Talbot
08/05/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter previously intended to be enclosed in earlier correspondence now enclosed.
Catalog of Manuscripts Collection