Timothy Pickering
544 documents
On the legality of citizens arming their vessels in time of peace
Reports from the port of Philadelphia indicate that some civilians are arming their vessels. Secretary Pickering asks lawyer William Rawle whether it is lawful for citizens of United States, in time …
Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.On the keel wood for frigate; salting of oak wood; and whether oak wood is preferable to live oak
Secretary of War Pickering discusses use of deadwood to be laid over the frigate keel; use of salting to harden the oak; and whether common oak will do, since live oak is so hard to procure. In a post …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn the different calculations as to total measurement of masts and yards
Pickering had hoped that since Captains Truxton, Barry and Talbot were in town, they would meet with Joshua Humphreys to consult on the dimensions of masts for the frigates. Pickering includes a chart …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn the assignment of Josiah Fox at Norfolk and decision to direct timbers to Baltimore and Philadelphia ship yards
Pickering informs Morgan that his services in Georgia overseeing procurement of timber are indispensable; therefore Josiah Fox is assigned as temporary assistant naval constructor at Norfolk. Also …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn putting planks for frigate in salt water
Talbot's plan to put the planks for the frigate in salt water is a sound one. Caution that there are any worms in the water which could cause damage. The mode of securing it, Talbot and the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn merits of constructing or renting buildings for frigate work
Pickering discusses the issue of whether Mr Samuel Shore can execute his duties without building a house. He explains that the business of frigate construction should be reputed as temporary. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToOn granting a furlough to Captain Richard Dale
Regarding Captain Dale furlough to China, Pickering says that it is solicitous to retain in the public service so inestimable an office as Captain Dale, that in order to save the service from injury, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToNotification of Official Certificate for Appointment as Indian Comissioner
Encloses official certificate of Wadsworth's appointment as commissioner for the treaty with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians. Notes that the certificate is similar to that lately granted to General …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersMuskets for the Artillery, Etc.
Hodgdon has requested a sample of muskets for the artillery that might be assembled from the materials on hand. Pickering desires the Purveyor to to see whether he can substitute the 800 stand needed …
Timothy Pickering PapersMurder of Peaceful Indians
News of Creeks murder relayed, details supporting the Indians innocence included. Demands murderers to be brought to trial.
File I, Creeks; Rg 4-2-46; 1543-02, Box76Murder Committed by Georgians on Creeks
Following the murder of Creeks by some Georgians, Pickering discusses necessary measures for maintaining the peace.
William Easton PapersMr Shore to be discharged as clerk of navy yard at Norfolk
Pickering expresses high regard for Josiah Fox. Fox apparently informed Pickering that Shore is not up the task as clerk of the ship yard at Gosport. After the ship yard closes and the stores are …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToModel of an Auger
Pickering asks Hodgdon to direct Mr. Dransy to locate a proper workshop to make the model of an auger with cutters for boring cannon.
Timothy Pickering PapersMistaken Information Regarding Indian Land Negotiations
Secretary Pickering discusses mistaken information about negotiations for Indian land with Governor John Jay of New York.
John Jay PapersMilitary Updates and Relations with Creek Indians
Establishment of post for trade with Creek Indians on the St. Mary's River in Georgia, recently passed laws regarding military coups, new peace with Indians discussed.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Military supply estimates for 1796
Military supply estimates for the upcoming year.
James McHenry PapersMilitary Stores to Charleston
Captain Thompson is given a list of articles from the military stores at Governor's Island to be packed up and shipped on board the Revenue Cutter to Charleston, South Carolina.
Thompson Family Papers
