Catalog of Manuscripts Collection
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Wood for Frigates
03/06/1795 Autograph Letter SignedLive oak now available for use in frigate construction, orders to lay aside white oak.
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Specifications for Mediterranean Frigates
07/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedOrders to use Mr. Fox's calculations for the proper measurements of frigates.
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Procuring Materials for Frigates
07/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedSpecific types of wood mentioned for assembling frigates, request for Mr. Fox to procure goods.
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Request for Orders to Pass Along to Frigate Captains
05/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry to sail in a few days, requested orders for captain of U.S. ships of war regarding approved interactions with French privateers.
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List of Materials for Artillerists
07/10/1798 Autograph Letter SignedOrder to deliver supplies and clothing to artillerists c/o Samuel Hodgdon.
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Instructions to Captain Richard Dale, Commander of the United States ship of war, The Ganges
05/1798 Autograph Letter SignedNotified Dale that Congress has yet to pass act authorizing ships of war authority to protect U.S. commerce vessels, therefore Dale's power was limited. Outlines U.S. maritime boundaries and …
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Appointment as Volunteer Aid
11/26/1798 Autograph Letter SignedUnofficial notification that Carroll to be appointed as volunteer aid to G. Washington.
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Enclosed Copy of Letter from President on Appointment of Talbot
08/05/1799 Autograph Letter SignedLetter previously intended to be enclosed in earlier correspondence now enclosed.
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Appointment of Talbot to U.S.S. Constitution
06/15/1799 Copy of Signed DocumentTalbot appointed to Constitution, Stoddert and Talbot to remain at separate stations. Issues of seniority addressed.
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Order to Appoint Person to Inspect Shoes
05/24/1800 Autograph Letter SignedShoes delivered from Mr. Jones Wade must be inspected for uniform quality.
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Account of Men McHenry Knows in Washington
01/20/1801 Autograph Letter SignedDetails on the character of Jefferson and his politics.
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