Stephen Higginson

12 documents

Higginson solicits an appointment from Knox
03/17/1790 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for military appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Higginson discusses affairs of the Union with Knox
04/07/1790 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses affairs of the Union and mentions Hamilton's report.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Trade to Sweden, Etc.
06/17/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Among other matters, Boston merchant Higginson discusses his readiness to provide vessels for the importation of products from Sweden not to mention the release of vessels that were being held in …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Procuring materials for frigates
07/10/1794 Printed Document
Letter to the Treasury Secretary regarding copper and iron for frigates. Agrees with the decision to buy copper from England, but states that sailmakers universally agree that American-made material …
Printed Versions
Update on the Manning of Cutters and Politics in France
06/11/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
There is a better prospect of the frigate being properly manned. The officers thus far appointed seem to be a good crew. Higginson states they want the "usual arrangements" for service, as far as men, …
Printed Versions
New Appointments of Ship Captains and Crew Due to Poor Moral Fiber of Current Officers
06/06/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Higginson listed the traits of current ship captains and crew that are offensive, offers suggestion for new appointments to posts.
Printed Versions
Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
07/16/1798 Letter Signed
Mentions receipt of bundles of colors intended for the Herald, the new cutter being built at Newbury.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Character Description of Officers on Board War Ships
06/12/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Higginson felt current officers character was deplorable and ships should be manned by good officers who would add to the ships efficiency as a weapon of war.
Printed Versions
Utilization of Prisoners & the Need of a Guard Ship
05/15/1799 Extract of Letter
In this extract of Higginson's letter, he discusses several means of saving expense. The use of prisoners, in place of sailors is one possibility. He also believes that if a guard ship is provided, …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Citation Only
05/15/1799 Cited letter or document
Extract enclosed in McHenry to Hamilton, 06/28/1799.
Printed Versions
Citation of Extracts
05/30/1799 Extract
Enclosed in McHenry to Hamilton, 06/28/1799
Printed Versions
Stephen Higginson and Co. Receipt for 100 Single Barrels of Cannon Powder
12/19/1800 Document Signed
Stephen Higginson and Company receipt for 100 single barrels of cannon powder received from Joseph Williams at Springfield on account of Navy Department per order Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)