Henry Knox
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Circular Letter from the War Office to Naval Agents, Superintendents, Constructors, Clerks of Ship Yard appointed for building of frigates
Instructions for the "Persons Appointed to Build Frigates." Includes naval agents, superintendents, constructors, clerks of the ship yard. Discusses accounting, management of workforce, reporting …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToCircular Instructions to Naval Agents
Secretary Knox writes a circular letter to each of the agents helping to oversee the frigates under construction providing their specific instructions.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Circular Instructions for Naval Constructors
Circular letter sent to the naval contractors working on the six frigates under construction. The document provides general guidelines for the contractors to all follow.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Cannons for fortifications and frigates
This letter identifies the general dimensions of the heavy cannon required for fortifications and frigates.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Cannon Mounted in Seacoast Fortifications
Return of the Cannon to be mounted in the fortifications on the seacoast of the respective states agreeably to law and the quantity of ammunition to be issued by the superintendent of military stores …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Building Blocks Houses and Maintaining Militia
Building of block houses by garrisons along border to commence for protection of U.S. lands. Requests documentation of muster and pay.
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793.Boats for Transport
Directs readiness of boats for detachment going down Ohio. Mentioned Commissary's post.
James Robertson PapersAvoiding a General Indian War
Discusses how a proposed move against "the more Western tribes" might provoke the Six Nations; notes that these factors, in addition to "precarious" relations with the Creeks, could well bring on a …
William Irvine PapersAugmentation of force in foreign vessels
Issues direction pertaining to the arming of foreign vessels in U.S. ports, which Knox considers unlawful augmentation of force.
Misc CollectionAssignment and instructions as Superintendent of frigate to be built at Philadelphia
Instructions, duties and responsibilities as superintendent. Activities must conform to public interest. Treasury of United States will make special contracts for the principal materials. Naval Agents …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToArrest the President's Wagon
Knox orders Blaime to arrest the President's wagon until his orders are received but the shipment of clothing should be sent on.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8DArms and public property lately with militias of Maryland and Virginia are deposited at Winchester, Williamsport or Hagerstown under direction of General Langham
Knox tells Hodgdon that the arms and public property lately with militia of Maryland and Virginia are deposited in either Winchester Virginia, Williamsport Pennsylvania, or Hagers Town Maryland under …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Approval of Colonel James Hackett to be constructor
Knox informs John Taylor Gilman, Governor of New Hampshire, that, based on Gilman's recommendation, he is appointing Colonel James Hackett to be Naval Constructor of the frigate to be built at the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of William Doughty as clerk of the ship yard at Philadelphia
Memo of William Doughty appointment as Clerk Philadelphia Naval Yard. Insructions same as other clerks.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Samuel More as clerk of ship yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Regarding appointment of Lieutenant Samuel More of Virginia as naval yard clerk. He comes highly recommended by the President 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 ToAppointment of Robert Todd to Brigadier General
Official appointment of Robert Todd to Brigadier General in the Corps of Mounted Volunteers to be raised in Kentucky, and to join up with Generals Wayne, Scott, and Barbee.
William H. English CollectionAppointment of position as naval constructor
Knox appoints David Stoddert as naval constructor. He notes because the work is so important, he should appropriate himself exclusively to the position. Requests a decisive answer regarding this …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Naval Agents
Knox announce that Gurney Smith of Philadelphia, John Langdon of Portsmouth New Hampshire, and William Pennock Norfolk Virginia have accepted appointments as naval agents
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAppointment of Major John Rivardi
Rivardi appointed command of fortification of Baltimore, Alexandria, and Norfolk.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAppointment of Josiah Fox as a clerk in the Department of War for Joshua Humphreys
Letter appoints Josiah Fox as a clerk in the Department of War under Joshua Humphreys, who is constructing models and draughts frigates to be built in the United States. Rate of pay $500 per year.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
