Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
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Announces Purchase and Preparation of the Ship Ganges
04/03/1798 LetterbookAnnounces the purchase and preparation of the ship Ganges, awaiting armaments as soon as possible. The President prefers to give Dale command of the ship. McHenry believes that Dale will not decline …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Advances Funds for Seamen and Officers on Frigate Constitution
05/16/1798 LetterbookDirects funds for recruitment for seaman and officers on the frigate Constitution.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Appointment as Captain of Frigate Constitution; Requests Immediate Action
05/28/1799 LetterbookRequests immediate departure for Boston to command the frigate Constitution. Encloses copies of orders and instructions for Captain Nicholson. Requests report on state of ship.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
Monthly pay for men on United States frigates
DocumentMonthly pay of petty officers, Seamen, ordinary seamen and marines on board frigates of United States.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149)
