James McHenry
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Articles for the Ship of War "Ganges"
Harris is directed to deliver the following articles to Lieutenant Carmic for the Marines on board the ship of war "Ganges": sergeant's, private's and music coats, sergeant's, private's and music …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for the Ship "Ganges"
Harris is directed to deliver to Captain Dale a set of signal colors, a drum with spare heads, and a company book, all for use on board the ship "Ganges."
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for the Marines on the Frigate "United States"
Harris is directed to deliver the following articles to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines on board the frigate "United States": a sergeant's suit of clothing, private's suits of clothing, …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles for the Marines on Board the "Ganges"
Harris is asked to deliver the listed nine articles to Lieutenant Carmick for the Marines on board the war ship "Ganges" and for the ship's use, reams of musket cartridge paper and cannon cartridge …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArticles for the Frigate "United States"
Harris is asked todeliver to Lieutenant Ross the following articles for the use of the Frigate "United States": a top lantern, ballast shovels, a piece of red bunting, a piece of white bunting, and a …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArticles for the Frigate "Constellation"
Harris directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon a list of artricles for the frigate "Constellation" that may be transported to the ship with the greatest possible dispatch.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArticles & Stores for the "Constellation"
Hodgdon is directed to expedite the delivery of a list of articles and stores to the frigate "Constellation'" anchored in the Patapsco River. If the items previously requested for that ship have not …
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayArrival of Stands of Arms on the Ship "Washington"
The Secretary of the Treasury has informed McHenry that the ship "Washington," helmed by Captain Williams, has arrived in Philadelphia. It has on board one hundred cases containing stands of arms …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionArrest and Court Martial
Official. Documents arrest and court martial of Samuel Parnele for fraud. Presidential appointment of multiple officiers to judge Parnele on charges.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Arranging the Relative Rank of Generals Hamilton, Pickering, & Knox
McHenry is wrestling with the issue of assigning relative rank to Generals Hamilton, Knox, and Pickering. He consulted General Washington and is notifying President Adams that the General's opinion on …
John Adams PapersAppointments for Ship Staff; Sends Medicine Chest
Encloses appointments for ship staff. Requests list of names and dates. Promises to forward medicine chests as soon as possible.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Appointment to Major General
Letter, informs Knox re commission of Major General; discusses pay of general officers.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionAppointment to Captain for Ship Ganges; Instructions to Staff Ship
Announces purchase and preparation of the ship Ganges. Presidential appointment as navy captain, to take command of the ship. Requested to get the ship to see within a week with the necessary …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Appointment of Officers; Apportioning of Troops; Requests Finances
President John Adams grants McHenry permission to appoint battalion officers before being nominated by the Senate if time requires. McHenry presents to Washington a list of officers and requests …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Appointment of Officers to New Regiments
Provides statement of public service experience of several officers and staff members. Refers to Congressional recess and Senate work with the the President's nominations. Discusses the nominations of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Appointment of officers for the Provisional Army
Reaffirms Washington's right to appoint whoever he pleases to positions in the Provisional Army. Informs him that John Adams' nomination of Smith for Adjutant General was rejected by Senate.
James McHenry PapersAppointment of Ebenezer Stevens as agent to Department of War at New York, defense of the City and Harbor of New York, and instructions for keeping and rendering accounts
McHenry informs Simmons that Colonel Ebenezer Stevens has been appointed agent for the Department of War at New York. He is authorized to purchase timber, provide certain articles in the Ordnance …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointment for Staff on Frigate Constellation; Advance Pay
Encloses appointment for staff and requests records of names and dates for the frigate Constellation. Also encloses a blank bond to advance pay to inferior officers and seamen.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Appointment as Volunteer Aid
Unofficial notification that Carroll to be appointed as volunteer aid to G. Washington.
Catalog of Manuscripts CollectionAppointment as Surgeon of the 2d Infantry Regiment
Appoints McCroskey as surgeon of the 2d Regiment of Infantry; asks for his acceptance or rejection of this appointment.
John R. Williams PapersAppointment as Midshipman
Mr. Matthew Talcott will deliver this note and will enter upon duties as midshipman.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)Appointment as Marine Lieutenant
Lt. Carmick receives commission to serve as a lieutenant of Marines aboard the USS Ganges. Requests recruitment of allotted Marines, including sergeant, corporal, drum and fife, and privates. Requests …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
