John Barry Collection.
13 documents
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Acceptance of Appointment as Captain
Captain Barry accepts his appointment as a captain in the pay of the U.S.; received by the War Department the last day of 1794.
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Final Outfitting for the Frigate United States
McHenry writes that he is glad to hear the damage done to the ship during its launching has been repaired; directs Barry to moor in the harbor and take on cannon and all its other supplies, which have …
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Request for Boat & Crew to Attend USS Ganges
Requests that Barry have a boat and crew prepared to take McHenry to the USS Ganges [about to set sail against the French].
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Preparations & Enlistments for Deployment of Frigate United States
Orders Barry to immediately return to the frigate United States, of which he is commander, and make her ready for sea. The lieutenant of Marines is to enlist men for his contingent, and specifies the …
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Order for USS United States to Patrol Off Delaware
Orders Barry to patrol off the coast of Delaware; refers to new acts of Congress which will affect naval operations.
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Order for the Sending of A Recruiting Officer from the Frigate United States to New York
Directs Barry to order a lieutenant of the frigate United States to New York City, to recruit seamen there. Orders Barry to provide the lieutenant with instructions, and for that officer to keep …
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Notification of Various Issues, Including Congress' Refusal to Declare War on France
Informs Barry of various matters -- including information about another ship, the health of his wife, and the closing of Congress without an official declaration of war against France.
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Notification of Inspection of New York Cannon Promised to United States
Informs Governor Jay that Captain John Barry, of the frigate United States, has been ordered to travel to New York to inspect the cannon Jay has offered to lend to the United States. Gives …
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Marine for Frigate United States
Directs Barry to record Jonathan Shattuck as a Marine for the frigate.
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Instructions for Inspecting & Shipping New York Cannon Offered to United States
Instructs Captain Barry to inspect the cannon offered to the United States by the legislature of New York, and to send them to Philadelphia if he finds them fit for service.
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Inquiry into Completion of Gun Carriages for Frigate United States
Asks Barry to find out exactly when he can expect the completion of the gun carriages for the frigate United States.
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Accompanying Revenue Cutter May Not Be Ready to Sail
Informs Barry that a revenue cutter designated to join Barry's USS United States may not be ready in time to do so; forwards correspondence.
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